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NZQA Exams Wed 9th Nov 2016

To

Fri 2nd Dec 2016

Yr 10 Camp

And

Yr 9 Activities Week Mon 5th—Fri 9th December 2016

Reports Posted Home Tuesday 13th December 2016

Junior Prizegiving

Tuesday 13th December 2016 commencing at 11am in our

school hall

DATES TO REMEMBER E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga maunga, e nga awaawa, e nga pataka o nga

taonga tuku iho, tena koutou katoa.

As the year draws to a close for our seniors it is timely to reinforce how

crucial attendance will be for students who have not acquired the credits

they need in order to successfully complete their course. Deans have

identified these students and parents will be informed of the times that staff

will be available for tutorials and re-assessments leading up to NCEA

examinations on November 9. We all know the key part that attendance

plays in supporting achievement and how crucial the partnership between

home and school is. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any queries.

The Reo Rua, Canadian and American Cultural Exchange provided

opportunities to listen to legends and to share in the culture and language of

the Musqueam, the Squamish, the Lilwat and the Stanamus, First Nation

people in a landscape that was truly spectacular in the beauty of its

wilderness.

Arriving home to emails sent by fellow travellers on board the cruise ship

the Norwegian Jewel with applauded our group’s performance as the best

entertainment of the cruise for them was very special. It reinforced how

significant the endless hours of rehearsals were in presenting that one

unforgettable performance. The spontaneous, prolonged standing ovation

the group received was an experience to cherish.

Taking on a contract to feed the contestants and their supporters at the

National Manu Korero held in Whangarei, three days before we left was a

huge ask of the tour party. This meant 5:30am early bird rises to provide a

1000 packed lunches on Tuesday, 950 on Wednesday, 800 on the Thursday.

The success of our tour ultimately came down to the unwavering, dedicated,

loyal, whanau support. “ Ma nga huruhuru ka rere te manu.” They gave us

the wings to fly.

At this time of the year senior students have and are still applying for

scholarships to assist with tertiary study in 2017. I am thrilled with the

calibre of the candidates that have been successful in attaining scholarships.

They will be announced at the Graduation Dinner on 3 November.

Our Board of Trustees have approved the move to Chrome Books for the

Year 9 intake in 2017 and plans are currently underway to set our school up

for the changes that are required in order to meet the needs of bookless

classrooms and an intake of digital natives. An information sharing evening

will be arranged to explain the proposal to parents and caregivers.

Students have been given the opportunity to select a special “project” for

2017. Classes are set and staff are making final preparations to get this

innovative Term 1 trial of Project Day underway.

A reminder that town leave is a privilege reserved only for Year 13’s,

students are not permitted to go into town to buy lunch.

I was tremendously proud to attend the ASB Secondary Schools Sports

Awards along with six of our students, who were finalists this year.

Congratulations to Ben Armstrong - AFL, Whitiora Haunui-Tipene - Touch,

and Teurangi Tana—Karate, who received awards for their respective

codes.

Our 2016 graduation marks a milestone for the Te Reo Rua or Bi-lingual Unit.

In 2012 with encouragement from our school community and drive from

kaumatua like Uncle Sonny George the first 25 students for this class were

selected by their Dean Mr Prakash. We are thrilled to report that 20 of those

students have made it through to year 13. I congratulate them for this

achievement.

Ka nui tenei

Tumuaki John Paitai

Enrolments are now being

taking for the 2017 year.

Enrolment information can be found on our school website www.boic.school.nz,

from the school’s main office during the hours of 9am – 3pm Monday to Friday, 09 404-1055 or by email info@boic.school.nz. Parents/Caregivers are welcome to call in

and discuss their child’s enrolment process with us during the above times. The office will be open from Monday 23rd January

2017 onwards to take enrolments.

Starting Dates for 2017:

Thursday February 2nd 2017 - Year 10–13

Friday February 3rd 2017 - Whole School (Including Year 9’s) – Powhiri at 8.45am. New students and whanau please assemble at the front gate.

Uniform Shop:

All students from Yr 9 to Yr 12 inclusive

wear College uniform. Items may be purchased from the Uniform shop (next

to the Canteen) at the College from Monday 23rd January 2017 between the hours of 9am and 3.00pm.

TERM 4 ISSUE 1 OCTOBER 2016

BAY OF ISLANDS COLLEGE

BAY WAVE NEWS

BAY OF ISLANDS COLLEGE

GATEWAY TO THE FAR NORTH

FOR LEARNING & SUCCESS

Peowhairangi Reo Rua Haerenga ki Kanata me Amerika

Bay of Islands College Reo Rua Cultural Exchange to Canada & America

In the recent school holidays students, teaching staff and parents of the Bay of Islands College bilingual unit travelled to Canada

and the US for a cultural exchange with some of the indigenous people of those countries. The group consisted of 27 kapahaka

performers who, in the six weeks leading up to the trip, learned various Maori songs, both traditional and contemporary, in

preparation for our exchange. They performed at many different places, most prepared, a few impromptu, in Canada and the

U.S. The culmination of the trip was a performance where students were fortunate enough to perform at Disneyland showcasing

kapahaka skills and telling the story of Anga - a young man on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery.

The 43 strong tour party of 27 students and 16 adults were honoured to be hosted by the Musqueam Nation in Vancouver, the

Squamish Nation in Pemberton, Lil’Wat Nation in Whistler to the north of Vancouver, as well as the Stanamus Nation on

Vancouver Island.

One of the respected elders of the Lil’Wat nation in Canada told us that: “Without culture, there is no language, without

language, there is no culture.” Our primary goal was to show our relatives that the Maori language and culture is alive and well

and to partake in various aspects of their culture.

The purpose of the tour was to provide the Reo Rua students with interactive experiences with the First Nation people of these

countries. Students shared in their customs, they learnt a little of their languages, they listened to their legends and engaged in

discussions about important issues for them. Of particular interest to us was the preservation, maintenance and sustainability of

their culture and their language for future generations. We were invited to perform at two First Nation schools in Canada, one of

which bore many similarities to our Kura Kaupapa here in New Zealand. Meeting staff, parents and students there was wonderful

and they went above and beyond to look after us while we were there. Truly a humbling experience.

The group met with ex-Bay College student and actress Rena Owen in Vancouver and then the first Head Boy of Bay of Islands

College, Mr Kerry Davis and his wife Ruth at Ladysmith High School on Vancouver Island. Now permanent residents on the

island Mr & Mrs Davis were amongst the hosts who welcomed us to Ladysmith and in the audience of 600 who attended our

performance. Kerry was extremely proud of the cultural experience that his old school brought to their local school. There was

certainly a desire amongst their school community to respond to our invitation for a reciprocal visit.

………...more pictures inside

Junior Netball

The Year 9 and 10 Netball teams competed

in the Northland Secondary School

Championships, which were held in Kerikeri

at the end of August. Congratulations to the

Year 10 team who finished in first place,

taking out Whangarei Girls in a thrilling final.

Also well done to the Year 9 team who

finished third overall. Thanks to Patsy Bray,

Suzie Hati and Sharna May who gave up their

time to coach our junior teams this year.

Junior Boys Basketball

Thanks so much to Lori Palmer and Lauren Hills for coaching the boys this year and a special thanks to Lori who

entered the team into the Thursday night competition in Whangarei during the season. Congratulations to the team

who finished in 3rd place at that weekly competition and 5th in Division One at the Northland Secondary

School Championships, which were held in August.

Ki-o-Rahi

Congratulations to the team who have qualified to go to Nationals in April 2017. Only three members of the team will

be leaving school this year, so the experienced core will remain. Thanks, as always, must go to Robbie Bristow and

Maddison Cherrington for putting time aside to coach and mentor our tamariki.

Touch

The Boys and Girls Junior Touch teams

competed last week in the Northland

Secondary School Championships in

Kaikohe. Both teams played great touch

rugby and managed to move through the

preliminary rounds undefeated as well as

winning their respective semi-finals.

Unfortunately both teams went down in

the finals with Whangarei Girls and

Whangarei Boys taking out the

titles.

Thanks as always go to our coaches Mrs Hills with the girls and Mr Binsted with the boys and a special thanks to Djereyl Davies for her

brilliant managing skills.

25th ASB Northland Secondary School Sport Awards

This year Bay College had six

students selected as finalists for the

25th edition of the awards evening.

Ben Armstrong and Max Stuart in AFL,

Whitiora Haunui-Tipene and Kayla

W i k a i r e - M a c k e y i n T o u c h ,

Dannielle-Rose Dephoff in Netball

and Teuarangi Tana in Karate were all

recognised as being in the top three

in their respective sport codes. Max

Stuart in Rugby League and the

Senior Boys AFL team for Team of the

Year were nominated but not

shortlisted as finalists.

In what was a gala evening, with

Olympic gold medalists Blair Tuke

and Cameron Leslie offering photo

opportunities with their medals, Ben,

Teuarangi and Whitiora were invited

on stage to receive their awards as

the most outstanding athletes in their

respective codes.

The staff and students at Bay of Islands

College would like to say a huge thank you to

all our Prize giving Sponsors for 2016.

Once again without your support our

celebrations of our students successes would

not be possible.

Barry Sigley Panelbeaters, Kawakawa Bay Lock N Alarm, Kawakawa Bay of Islands Electrical, Paihia

Commercial St Surgery, Kawakawa Kawakawa Auto Services, Kawakawa Kawakawa Farm Centre, Kawakawa

Kawakawa Hammer Hardware, Kawakawa Kawakawa Pharmacy, Kawakawa

Law North Ltd, Kerikeri Lodge Kororareka, Russell Keripies Limited, Kerikeri

Northland Schoolwear, Whangarei OCS Ltd, Auckland Paihia Book Shop

PKF Accounts & Business Consultants Ltd, Kaitaia Port Valley Engineering Limited, Kawakawa

Regional Distributors Ltd, Auckland Taumarere/Opua CWI, Kawakawa

Top Energy Limited, Kerikeri White Cliffs Timber, Auckland

T h e N e w Z e a l a n d Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s

Authority (NZQA) has developed two apps, the

NCEA Guide and the NCEA Student App, that

can be downloaded for free from the Apple and

Google Play stores. They are available in

English and Te Reo Maori.

NCEA GUIDE APP

The ‘NCEA Guide’ App provides quick and easy access to key information about

NCEA for parents. The information in the app is laid out in a simple way, under two

headings—How NCEA works and How to help my child.

NCEA STUDENT APP

Students and parents have been asking for information about NCEA and

achievements be accessible online, any time, and the App offers that on any mobile

device.

KAMAR PARENT

PORTAL

https://

portal.boic.school.nz/

student/index.php

Above is the link for parents to

be able to access student

academic, pastoral and

attendance information on our

Student Management System,

KAMAR here at school.

This is a great opportunity for

you to see how your child is

doing at school.

To do this you will need their

username and password. If you

do not have this information,

you can get it from me in the

Main Office. Please don't

hesitate to give me a call or

drop me an email.

Debz Russell,

Office Manager 09 404 1055

drl@boic.school.nz

https://

portal.boic.school.nz/

student/index.php

LOCKERS Be in quick – limited lockers available

If you wish to go on the waiting list for a locker for 2017 or to keep your current locker, you will need to fill in an online order form at as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can call or text Robyn on 4375818 or 0274 221 783.

If you no longer require your locker for 2017, please let us know by email stowawaylockers@ihug.co.nz You will need to return your key at the end of the term, sellotaped to a piece of paper with your details on for your bond refund. Ensure the locker is left empty, as any remaining items will be disposed of at the end of the year. Keys will need to be received within one week of term 4 ending and can be posted to: Stowaway Lockers, 220 Ngunguru Road, RD3, Whangarei 0173. Refunds will be posted or direct credited to your bank account in January 2017.

Olympic Schools

Every four years with the Summer Olympic cycle ANZ Bank, in conjunction with the NZ Olympic Committee, present a programme to

recognise our student athletes who exemplify the five values of the Olympic movement which are:

1. The Pursuit of Excellence

The main idea here is not to compare yourself to others but to chase your own personal goals with determination and effort. It is

striving to do your best in sport and life.

2. The Joy of Effort

Within this value, our students have an opportunity to develop and practice physical, intellectual and behavioural skills when

challenging each other in activities, games and sport.

When you achieve a goal through effort and dedication, it has a profound impact on motivation to continue to pursue excellence.

And this is not just about sport – it is about making progress in all facets of life including your academics.

3. Fair Play

Fair play in a sports concept, but it is applied worldwide today in many different ways. Learning fair play behaviour in sport can

lead to the development and reinforcement of fair play behaviour in the community and in life.

4. Respect for Others

For all of our athletes, playing by the rules is mandatory and respecting the unwritten rules is an absolute must.

Fair play requires unconditional respect for our opposition, fellow players, referees and spectators.

We are looking for athletes who are honest and have strong moral principles and ethics.

5. Balance of Body, Mind and Character

Learning takes place in the whole body, not just in the mind, and physical literacy and learning through movement contributes to

the development of both moral and intellectual learning. This is actually the foundation principle for the Modern Olympic

Games.

Recently, we recognised 20 student athletes who exemplify the Olympic Values. ANZ Bank provided a gold, silver and bronze medal

to be presented to our three outstanding recipients, as well as certificates to those worthy of recognition and they are:

Gold Medallist: Ben Armstrong (pictured below centre)

Silver Medallist: Teuarangi Tana (pictured below right )

Bronze Medallist: Jarrod Hona (pictured below left)

Other recipients were: Zavarn Beattie, Michael Davis, Ngawaiora Davis, Dannielle-Rose Dephoff, Whitiora Haunui-Tipene, Jarred Hill

Troy Hona, Jack Jury, Aaliyah Lemon, Daynah Nankivell, Ryan Nankivell, Jessica Owen, Khyla Rurapera, Max Stuart, Khan Tana,

Levi Timperley, Caelin Wilson

A HUGE THANK YOU to the support given to Bay of Islands College for the 2016 Gateway

Programme by the following employers.

OPUA Grant McInnes Ltd,

Great Sights Fullers Workshop, Seapower

KAIKOHE A-Line Construction,

Countdown, Expertise Hairdressers

KAWAKAWA

39 Gillies Street Café,

Carters Tyre Services,

Cutters Hair Design,

Kawakawa Auto Services Ltd,

Kawakawa Engineering Ltd,

Lyall Faulkner – Farmer,

Motor Repairs Kawakawa,

Te Mirumiru Early Childhood Centre,

Wha Out Builders

HAMILTON Hamilton Airport

MOEREWA Moerewa Motors 2001

KERIKERI Alutech Ltd 2012, Hospice Kerikeri,

McDonalds Restaurant (NZ) Ltd

HARURU FALLS Auto & Diesel Services,

Clark Marine Ltd, Fell Engineering Ltd

RUSSELL The Bakery

WAITANGI Waitangi National Trust

WAIPAPA ATJ Autoparts Ltd,

Hermanas Hair Salon, The Warehouse NZ

PAIHIA Alfesco’s Restaurant Bar,

Charles Going – Builder, DGH Building,

Explore Group Bay of Islands,

Fullers Great Sights Bay Of Islands,

i–Site BOI Visitors Information Centre,

InterCity Group (NZ) Ltd,

Paihia Dive

Careers Update.

“Parents - the first career advisers”

Sept 2016 (University of Auckland)

Empirical evidence suggests that parents are the key influencers in the career decisions of their children.

The question is – how relevant is their advice? Is it based on their personal biases, or is it based in the reality of the world of work we now live in? Parents often desire a linear career pathway for their children, believing this is the way to a secure income and stability in life. However, this isn’t always true, as the working environment has changed significantly in recent decades and is now much more flexible. Strict parental expectations for careers can create an atmosphere of anxiety for students. What parents of school and tertiary-aged students need to know is that the concept of a ‘job for life’ is now out-dated. It

may have once been the norm, but these days, according to Statistics New Zealand, Kiwis are changing jobs frequently. Switching up jobs, companies and even whole industries every couple of years is commonplace. New Zealanders – a nation of job hoppers?

New Zealanders change jobs often. Of those of us who earn wages and salaries, half have been employed in our present

job for less than 18 months.

Obviously for some positions – doctors, lawyers and engineers, for example - specific degrees are necessary. But for many jobs, qualities that help a student stand out can be developed through a variety of different subjects and qualifications.

What matters most in the job market?

Parents should embrace the notion that it’s not always a specific qualification that leads to opportunities. To stand out in the job market, it’s the capabilities a student grows and develops through their study, combined with other activities including part-time jobs, volunteering, internships, hobbies and more, that make the difference. People are much more successful studying what they’re good at and what they enjoy; compared to something they're pressured into. If a student can articulate what they can offer to an employer and demonstrate they are flexible, adaptable and have

learning agility, they will be able to gain employment in a variety of industries and will be better positioned to progress their career and remain employable throughout life. These attributes are currently referred to as “soft skills” by employers and are promoted at BOIC through our Key Competencies of Thinking; Relating to others; Using Language, symbols and text; Managing Self; and Participating and Contributing.

This concept is supported by Kim Cambell (CEO of Employers and Manufacturers Assoc.) who posted that “The 4 A’s of employee success are: 1. Attitude 2. Aptitude 3. Ambition

4. Action

Businesses want employees who have civic skills and confidence and are not afraid of hard work”. We trust these guidelines are a help in discussing Vocational Pathways with your students and suggest that they be

revisited to coincide with school reports.

McDonald’s Te Taitokerau Scholarship 2016

Bay of Islands College Year 13 student, Neatter Paikea has been awarded the AUT/McDonald’s Te

Taitokerau Scholarship for 2016. This prestigious award is valued at $10,000 for study at

Auckland University of Technology in 2017.

Neatter will join 3 other Northland student winners who will share accommodation at AUT’s North Shore

campus and receive mentoring and support throughout their 3 years of study. Neatter will be completing the

Bachelor of Arts in Maori Development with a view to a career in secondary teaching where she can utilise

her fluency in Te Reo.

Neatter is the mokopuna of Jane Whiu of Moerewa, who instilled in her the knowledge of Te Reo Maori and

Tikanga Maori. She attended both Moerewa and Otiria Primary schools, where Matua Haki

Cherrington and Whaea June Whiu made a significant contribution to her education.

Neatter is active in both Marae and community events and acts as a Maori Female Youth Worker in

Moerewa. Neatter is currently a Prefect and is a leader of the school Kapa Haka group. Neatter’s strengths, according to her present

teachers, lie in her communication, organization, perseverance and integrity.

The College and the community would like to wish her all the best for her career and to share in the pride that this award reflects.

They would also like to acknowledge the support of McDonalds NZ to the education of Maori youth in Northland.

University of Waikato Future Leaders Scholarship

Renee Paraha, our Head Girl this year, has been awarded the Future Leaders Scholarship which has a

value of $5ooo as recognition of her leadership, community involvement, contribution to cultural

activities and personal attributes.

Renee will be studying a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in International Languages and Cultures.

Renee is the daughter of Celia Cooper and Prime Paraha of Motatau. She attended both Moerewa and Te

Kapehu Whetu Charter schools prior to enrolling at Bay of Islands College and has been an active

participant at Nga Manu Korero Speech Competitions and a member of our Kapahaka group. Renee is

also an active member of her Marae at Motutau and was selected for the Urutapu Programme

(empowering tama wahine to become mana wahine). Renee is Bay College’s third recipient of this

scholarship and we are most appreciative to Waikato University for the support they provide to Bay of

Islands College.

Otago University/ Ministry of Health Tu Kahika Scholarship

Leighton Williams has been awarded the Tu Kahika Scholarship which offers $5000 towards

accommodation and full tuition fees for Foundation Studies, progressing towards Health Science in 2018.

This programme provides “wrap around” academic, cultural, pastoral and financial

support to encourage Maori to be employed in Health related fields. Leighton hopes to progress to

medicine after Health Science First Year.

Leighton is the son of Alexander and Hohipere Williams of Kawakawa and attended Hillcrest High School in

Hamilton prior to moving to Bay of Islands College. Leighton is currently a Prefect and has been an

excellent orator at Nga Manu Korero.

Leighton follows Rhiann Smith (2014) and Kamalani Tukariri (2015) as successful Bay of Islands

College students through Tu Kahika at Otago in recent years.

Victoria University Achiever Scholarship

Kiana Gabb-Warren has been recognised for her diligence, and determination in

striving towards a university career. She has been awarded a Victoria University of

Wellington Achiever Scholarship to the value of $5000. These can only be applied for by students of

decile 1-3 schools throughout New Zealand. Kiana will study a BA in History and English and is

presently thinking this will lead to secondary teaching in the future.

Kiana is the daughter of Arlene Gabb and Harley Warren and is of Ngati Porou decent. Kiana

attended Katikati College in Bay of Plenty prior to attending Bay of Islands College and will spend

her first year in the Halls of Residence where valuable support will be provided and friendships

made.

The college acknowledges the effort made by all those in the community who

provided support, encouragement and testimonials for these worthy

students.

The year has concluded for this successful year 12 cohort of 10 students, who

have had a diverse range of experiences with their tutor Pip Jobe.

Throughout the year their practical activities have included visits to

Dargaville Field days, Affco, Silver Fern Farms, Landcorp’s Mangatoa Station, a

sale yards experience, docking lambs, stock and yard work, spraying and

fencing.

The class credit

average was 38

at Level 2

towards NCEA

and this was

supplemented

with a large

increase in

practical on

farm skills.

Top overall student for

the year was Bruce

Brown of Matawaia who

was acknowledged at

prize giving. Bruce,

a l o n g w i t h T e

Pohue Nohotima and

Benjemen Parkinson

attended a week long

Taster Course at

Taratahi’s Training centre in Masterton during the September holidays.

Sara May is enrolling full time with Taratahi at Masterton next year doing their

Equine course. Best wishes to her! All the remaining

students are returning to BOIC next year and seven will study agriculture

extramurally through Industry Studies with Taratahi.

The college would like to acknowledge Pip Jobe for her guidance of our

students and Alec and Kelly Jack of Pakaraka as it was on their farm that the

majority of the training took place.

Students, picture above, getting the ‘docking’ experience

Students visiting the Silver Fern Farms (above)

After our time in Canada, we boarded a cruise

ship ‘The Norwegian Jewel’ to travel down to

Los Angeles. The students had one scheduled

performance to a packed house. The

conclusion of the performance was met with a

standing ovation, and tears of joy and pride.

This would be a memory our whole group

would not soon forget.

Talking with members of the audience, the

students poured their hearts into the

performance and the Maori culture really

shone through. Many a passenger would

inundate the kids afterwards with comments

and questions about the Maori people.

Our 5-day cruise came to an end at Los

Angeles, a hustling, bustling metropolis

packed with unlimited shopping experiences.

Open aired coaches took our group to all

Hollywood attractions, including a drive

through Beverly Hills and Bel Air to view the

homes of the stars of Hollywood both past and

present.

The group’s last scheduled performance was

at Disneyland where, through the medium of

Kapahaka, they told a humorous story of a

Maori warrior who goes on a quest of

self-discovery. The story was written by high

school teachers Jasmine Maunsell and Dion

Prime, and choreographed by Tere Maunsell,

our Maori Performing Arts tutor. The

narration was delivered in English with the

group performing entirely in Te Reo Maori

displaying all the performing arts skills of

waiata, poi, haka and mau rakau.

The parents on tour were unanimous in their

praise of the conduct and behaviour of our

students who proved to be outstanding

ambassadors for our country, our school, their

whanau and most of all, themselves.

Finally, it must be said that all of these

fantastic opportunities were made possible

through the experience and the meticulous

planning of our frequent flyer staff member

and tour group organiser Mrs Edith

Painting-Davis. Edith’s travel expertise was

matched by the staunch support from whanau

back home. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out

to all who contributed toward fundraising to

make this dream trip a reality.

After our time in Canada, we boarded a cruise

ship ‘The Norwegian Jewel’ to travel down to

Los Angeles. The students had one scheduled

performance to a packed house. The

conclusion of the performance was met with a

standing ovation, and tears of joy and pride.

This would be a memory our whole group

would not soon forget.

Talking with members of the audience, the

students poured their hearts into the

performance and the Maori culture really

shone through. Many a passenger would

inundate the kids afterwards with comments

and questions about the Maori people.

day cruise came to an end at Los

Angeles, a hustling, bustling metropolis

packed with unlimited shopping experiences.

Open aired coaches took our group to all

Hollywood attractions, including a drive

through Beverly Hills and Bel Air to view the

homes of the stars of Hollywood both past and

The group’s last scheduled performance was

at Disneyland where, through the medium of

Kapahaka, they told a humorous story of a

Maori warrior who goes on a quest of

discovery. The story was written by high

school teachers Jasmine Maunsell and Dion

Prime, and choreographed by Tere Maunsell,

our Maori Performing Arts tutor. The

narration was delivered in English with the

performing entirely in Te Reo Maori

displaying all the performing arts skills of

waiata, poi, haka and mau rakau.

The parents on tour were unanimous in their

praise of the conduct and behaviour of our

students who proved to be outstanding

ambassadors for our country, our school, their

whanau and most of all, themselves.

Finally, it must be said that all of these

fantastic opportunities were made possible

through the experience and the meticulous

planning of our frequent flyer staff member

and tour group organiser Mrs Edith

Davis. Edith’s travel expertise was

matched by the staunch support from whanau

back home. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out

to all who contributed toward fundraising to

make this dream trip a reality.