In Week 4 of this term, we continued the tradition of our Senior Graduation ceremony night.

Conceived by previous Senior Students Maddie Wilmot and Harmony Rynar, Hui Whakapūmau was created as a celebration of students’ graduating Te Aratai College, celebrating the achievement of every student's personal goals and aspirations with whānau, highlighting students’ pathways, and celebrating the status of completing Year 13 at Te Aratai College.

It was fantastic to see so many of our ākonga up on the stage receiving acknowledgement for all the mahi they have put into their studies and extracurricular activities throughout their time here.

There were many great speeches shared by whānau, kaiako and ākonga, and a heart-warming way to farewell our Year 13s as they move on to their next big adventure in their chosen pathways beyond Te Aratai. 

It was wonderful to see the Year 13's celebrated in such a meaningful way as they move on from Te Aratai. A special thanks to those staff who delivered the speeches, your kind words and personal anecdotes made the evening even more meaningful for each student and their whānau.