Talofa Lava, Malo e Lelei, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Kia Orana, Kam Na Mauri, Fakalofa Lahi Atu - what an awesome display our students put on at this year's Polyfest!

Canterbury Polyfest is a representation of Pasifika traditional dance, music and customs featuring secondary school students from around the Canterbury and Southern region. Inaugurated in the year 2000, it is the most recognized Pacific Festival in the South Island.

After weeks and weeks of practice, and a very long day at the festival, our rangatahi finally got to take the stage at this incredible event. 

With the tremendous support from many teachers, parents, and family the Papanui High School group showed they had something very special indeed, as they enchanted the crowd in what was a hugely successful event.

Congratulations:

Michaella Afoa, Chanelle Aileone, Zayden Bennett-Taunoa, Riki Berryman-Lesatele, Charlie Docherty, Gracie Foster, Wiparata Kahi Heitia, Santana Jackson-Siataga, Ali Kasala, Junior Kasala, Honey Girl Kokaua Clarke, Falcon Kokaua-Lush, Phoenix Kokaua-Lush, Chichi Li, Billy Llewellyn-Thomas, Cialla Loto, Leilani McCausland,  Malhi McClay, Kahstel Nasmith, Ocean Nasmith, Brooke Nuualiitia, Briana Shoji, Peatalisa Sisifa, Olivia Smith, Billie Starkey-Tapoki, Kaiyah Starkey-Tapoki, Damon-Lee Tawhai, Veronica Teofilo, Phoenix Tipoki, Fomai Tupu, Tusi Tupu, Deishayn Ulupano.

A massive thank you to Ms Tusi Elisara and all the staff who gave their time, energy and support.