Last Thursday Tawa Intermediate was invited to participate in Pasifika Fusion. South Wellington Intermediate School (SWIS) hosted over 300 people from 6 schools.
The day started with a Powhiri, in which all the students from SWIS participated. Then Each Kura was given 15-20 minutes to perform a range of items. The first three kura to preform were SWIS, Brandon and us. Then SWIS provided lunch for all the students and a karakia. The next three schools to perform were Titahi Bay, Newlands and Raroa . We finished with karakia and we headed home.
I was impressed to see the students supporting each other across the Kura. All the students were a great audience, representing themselves and their Kura well, and there was a really positive vibe throughout the day. Each kura was lifted by the support of the audience, as the students know what it’s like to get up there on stage and perform.
The festival reaffirmed the value of these sorts of groups and activities. I would like to thank Lasi Hunt, Andrew Leilua, Colleen Epapara and Pam Clarke for their support.
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