Matariki ki Puanga Celebrations

Ngaro atu te ngahuru, nāu mai te hōtoke. Tērā ngā whetu taukamo i te rangi, tiaho mai rā.

Matariki ki Puanga is a time for new beginnings, to acknowledge those who have passed, to pursue future aspirations and to celebrate student success.  Young men showcased a range of performances from kapa haka and speech presentations to drama and solo performances.  Well done to all who were involved and thank you to the large number of whānau who attended to support their sons and Palmerston North Boys' High School.

Congratulations to the following students who received awards:

Tāne te Wānanga Award: Connor Puanaki - Leadership: Puts others needs ahead of their own, someone with chiefly qualities

Te Ara Poutama Award: Caidyn Caffell - Learning and improving: Determined, motivated, engaged

Te Whetū Tarake i te Rangi Award: Quentin Durston: A person of outstanding character.

It was a busy week for the young men in the Super Eight Kapa Haka group who also performed at the School Concert: