Cultural Festival here we come

Today our kapa haka had a full dress rehearsal in their preparations for the Christchurch Schools Cultural Festival performance on Friday 3 September - only one week away! The tamariki did a great job. Below are some shots taken of earlier practises leading up to today's shots taken during the rehearsal. Thanks Nicola for helping with this:

We are incredibly appreciative of Matua Joe Murray who is supporting us towards this important event for our kura. I would also like to thank Whaiea Karina for supporting our wahine to learn their poi routine and Tama Andrew for the amazing lyrics and programme he has put together.

Cultural Festival Performance - Wow!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the Cultural Festival. It was great to see such proud, confident and incredibly talented young people. The performances were truly inspiring. I can't wait to join the school and start learning with these talented tamariki.

I'd like to acknowledge the leadership and commitment of Matua Joe Murray, our kapahaka tutor, as well as the dedication and support of Sandra Keenan and Linda Sweeny, two of our amazing teachers.

There are some initial photos from the festival here...

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TE ATUA
Te Atua tapu o ngā tapu
ki a Ihu te kororia te honore
Te Atua te mana hareruia
i heke mai te maunga tapu ki
Te Atua tapu o ngā tapu
i mate nei a ihu e te kingi nui
i mate nei a ihu e te kingi nui
Amine

We are like the raindrops on the land, and we are learning our language to keep our Māori culture alive. Kia ora Koutou.

Good luck for the Cultural Festival

Kia ora koutou tamariki ma,

Just a short note to wish you all the best for your final preparations for the performance at the Town Hall on Friday. I know you have worked really hard and that it is very important to you and the school. I'm very much looking forward to seeing you perform!

You will be kauanuanu - amazing.

Matua Rob