Tamai Pasifika Extension Group Roadshow

Thursday 7 September/ Tāite 7 Mahuru/Aso Tofi 7 Setema / Huwebe 7 Setyembre 2023

Tēnā tātou i raro i te maru o Ngāi Tahu, Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa,  Hola, Talofa lava,Malo e lelei, Kamusta, Namastee, Namaskāra, Ni sa bula vinaka, Kia orana, Fakatalofa atu, As-salamu alaykum.

Mālō e lelei

It's Tonga Language Week / Uike Kātoanga'i 'o e Lea Faka-Tonga celebrates the culture and language of the 82,389 people of Tongan heritage who live in New Zealand. According to the 2018 Census, 2,205 people of Tongan heritage reside in Christchurch.

 Tamai Pasifika Extension Group

 On Tuesday we were treated to a great perfomance by our Tamai  Pasifika Extension group.This group is made up of all the schools that belong to our Tamai Kāhui Ako:- Bromley, Ngutuawa, Te Waka Unua, Whītau and Te Aratai College and Te Huarahi/Linwood Avenue. The group performed in all of the Tamai schools.

The ākonga in this group are performers who were chosen for the extension group because they dance gracefully, sing with passion and harmony and can move to the beat.They captivated our school and showcased the rich heritage of the Pacific Islands.Everyone was entranced.

I was very proud not only of our wonderful performers, but also of our Te Huarahi/Linwood Ave audience. Everyone was so respectful and attentive.I was poho kererū!

Mahi Kāinga/Homework

Kia ora/ Thank you to all whānau who took part in our mahi kāinga/homework. We had only 11 responses online and a huge response to the paper version.This information will help the Board of Trustees with making a plan for our school for the next few years. As soon as I have all the information collated, I will share it with you.

 School Photos

School photos are Monday 11 September starting at 9am. Don't be late!

Direen Kinley Cup

Good luck to the teams playing Friday!

Kia pai ō rā whakatā! Have a great weekend!

Gretchen Smith

Tumuaki