On Monday we had a special Mihi Whakatau to welcome our new Principal, his family and whanau, and new families into Woodend School for the start of Term 4.  Representatives from Ngai Tuahuriri; Hutika Crofts-Gibbs and Daniel James McDonald led the Mihi Whakatau.  Mayor Dan Gordon and Presiding Chair, Mark Paterson also spoke and welcomed Andrew and their families.  We were especially touched by Andrew and his daughters singing a waiata from Taranaki.