Our Exhibition:

It was great to see so many of you this afternoon at our exhibition. It showcased the creativity and perhaps the quirkiness of our kids. Each of them had, very much their own angle. Expressing you own ideas in your own way is surely a big part of allowing students to thrive. Here are some beautiful shots; thanks to Carl.

Whakaoho te wairua - awaken the spirit

We always start our school day by tuning into our bodies. We call our morning routine 'whakaoho te wairua'. 'Whakaoho' means 'to awaken' or 'to revive'. 'Te wairua' means 'the spirit' or 'the soul'. So, 'whakaoho te wairua' translates to 'awaken the spirit'. This week, we have been dialling up our leadership by taking turns to lead bootcamp-style exercise routines. We finish our routine with some deep belly breaths and a quick chat about what values we are focusing on for the day ahead.

Connecting with our Councillors

This week in Māhutonga Matariki, we were fortunate to welcome back Yadana Saw and Thomas Nash, both elected Greater Wellington Regional councillors from the Green Party. Their visit was a wonderful opportunity to connect with our local leaders and engage in important discussions around issues that affect our community. Yadana and Thomas were here to gather the voices of tamariki on key decisions about public transport in Wellington. They sought our thoughts on several important topics, including bus lanes, pets on public transport, the phasing out of cash on board buses, and the fees associated with Park and Ride services. It is always inspiring to see how our ideas are valued, and how the voices of tamariki can influence decisions at the regional level.

We strongly believe in the importance of whanaungatanga with the wider community. This visit was a great example of how our students’ voices can make a difference in local governance. We are looking forward to following up this visit with a trip to the city council soon, where we hope to share our submissions and continue advocating for the needs of our community.