Polyfest 2012
Congratulations to the more than 470 students who represented their cultures and Avondale College with pride at this year’s Polyfest.
Four groups performed on the Diversity stage, with a record number of participants in the Chinese, Sri Lankan, Indian and Indo-Fijian groups.
On the competitive cultural stages the many hours that had been put in during only five weeks of rehearsals were evident as our students performed with enthusiasm, dignity and expertise.
Our kapahaka group, Te Roopu o Patiki, were placed third overall in their grade, as well as coming first in poi, 2nd in haka, and third in three other categories. Avondale’s Samoan group again gave a faultless performance with original songs and choreography, and were awarded third place overall on the coed stage. The Niuean group also placed third, winning second placings in both modern and traditional songs, and uniform. The Tongan coed group were placed third in their competition, and Year 10 student Via Tutata was awarded second place in the Cook Island speech competition.
Well done to all who were involved.