Cook Islands Māori Language Week

Meitaki Maata to everyone who took part in ‘Epeoma o te reo Māori Kuki Airani/Cook Islands Māori Language Week!

Thanks particularly to our Aspiring Pasifika Student leaders: Salia Kingi, Honor Sanelivi and Aydan Vaega-Phillips for coming up with the programme. The activities throughout the week helped students and staff connect to te reo Māori Kuki Airani, Cook Island students were able to share their knowledge and experiences about their language and culture.

Kahoot Quiz

Congratulations to the Whānau Home Room Class for winning the prize. Thank you Salia for creating the quiz.

‘Ei katu workshop

 It was awesome to see students and staff take on the challenge of creating their own ‘ei katu. The vibrant colours and flowers came together to make a beautiful crown. Thank you to our Aspiring Pasifika Student Leaders for leading the workshop with our ‘ei katu making experts Mrs Liupuhi and Mrs Lokeni. Special mention of Zayden and the Kaura family for sharing your ‘ei katu with us, meitaki.

Artwork Competition

Thank to all the entries, it was hard for our judges Mr May and Mr Abraham to select a winner. Congratulations to Lukas Tamulis in Year 11 for winning the competition.

Concert

The lunchtime concert was a beautiful way to end an eventful week. Meitaki to all our performers Jadarose Kapsin-Mani, Manea Maruariki, Aria Monaghan, Isla Uhila and the girls! Not to mention our lovely MCs: Aylah Taihia, Nive Kopa and Gideon Vaopunimatagi, they stepped up to MC and did not disappoint, keeping the crowd engaged.

Thank you to our parents and families, Aunty Hamida Kapsin-Ali for your help with the display and your continuous support. Final thank you to Manea Maruariki and family, especially little brother Cairon for doing the traditional Cook Island call at the start of our concert.

Ms G Alai

Director of Pasifika Student Achievement