Farewell Year Six - Class of 2021!

Our Year 6 students were farewelled at our Poroaki. 

The Year 6 Dinner

The year six dinner was held on Thursday from 5.30-7.00.

The theme of the dinner was fancy and posh. Although not everyone wore something nice.

We Had to bring our own food. Some of us ended up with leftovers for dinner the next night (Not mentioning any names.)

We could either bring a sweet dessert, or a savoury meal.

I think we all were full at the end.

The teachers played us a video of us when we were little, and then a photo of us now. The teachers also gave speeches. There were lots of balloons. There was a disco room in the kever (Was last minute), and a photo booth downstairs.

A bunch of people got a bit carried away with the sugar.

It was a very fun opportunity to hang out with friends and classmates.

Also, the parents got to have drinks and connect with other families.

By Sabine and Cleo

Year 6 Pool Trip

Space Place Trip - We watched "Ngā Tohunga Whakatere - The Navigators" which was a wonderful summary of heaps of our Inquiry learning over the last few years. Then we did a scavenger hunt in the museum!

The Poroaki

We have been continuing to develop our Pōwhiri, Mihi Whakatau and Poroaki. We were given the opportunity recently to learn more about the Kawa and Tikanga of these significant events so that we can make sure we are acknowledging our mana whenua, those who came before and the significance of this beautiful place we call ‘Whetūkairangi’. Kawa and Tikanga, as well as our special school context, guide the formalities for Pōwhiri, Mihi Whakatau and Poroaki.

The whole school Poroaki was to formally farewell all leavers and their whānau and to wish them well as they travel onwards. At the Poroaki we gifted a taonga pounamu to each Year 6 student. This symbolises the Mauri of all their experiences at Whetūkairangi and the mana and good wishes of the school community, embodied within to let them continue to Flourish.

Megan: My pounamu is very special to me. It is as if it has magic powers. It will help me to remember my Worser Bay whānau and my Character Strength of Bravery. I have so many special memories at Worser Bay. 


Raffy: Worser Bay School has taught me so many things that I will remember for the rest of my life. My pounamu will help me to remember these things. I felt happy and proud at the Poroaki. When I did my speech afterwards I felt a mixture of emotions. Sad and excited!

Hunter R: I feel like going to Worser Bay has helped me to get on stage. I feel more brave and confident now. My pounamu will help me to remember this. It will remind me that I can do it, even if I am nervous. 

Ruby: I feel like the teachers really care about us. They make so much effort into the leaver's events. I felt that the Poroaki was very special. I have learnt courage and bravery at Worser Bay. My pounamu will remind me of courage and bravery. 


Izar: My pounamu will remind me of Worser Bay School. It will help me in the future to use my bravery when getting on stage. 

Katherine: My pounamu will remind me of all of my friends and all of the fun things we did at Worser Bay School. It will help me to keep connected to other people. 

Dylan: My pounamu is special and will help me remember the teachers, my friends and the spirit of Worser Bay School. It will help me to persevere. 

Thomas: I have had so many opportunities at Worser Bay and have made so many friends. I will remember this when I wear my pounamu.

Upcoming Poroaki and Wrap

This year we are doing something really different and we are excited! Our Poroaki will happen in the morning after the traditional evening 'Wrap' and all are welcome to come and be a part of it (just like the Pōwhiri). The Poroaki is our way to honour the contributions of the people who have been with us over the years - children, parents and staff.

Our Year 6 leavers at this event will be held up high, their mana acknowledged, their contributions celebrated and we will honour them in the most meaningful way possible.

Why is this important to us?

We have been continuing to develop our Pōwhiri, Mihi Whakatau and Poroaki. We were given the opportunity recently to learn more about the Kawa and Tikanga of these significant events so that we can make sure we are acknowledging our mana whenua, those who came before and the significance of this beautiful place we call ‘Whetūkairangi’. Kawa and Tikanga, as well as our special school context, guide the formalities for Pōwhiri, Mihi Whakatau and Poroaki.

The whole school Poroaki is to formally farewell all leavers and their whānau and to wish them well as they travel onwards. At the Poroaki we will be gifting a taonga pounamu to each Year 6 student. This symbolises the Mauri of all their experiences at Whetūkairangi and the mana and good wishes of the school community, embodied within to let them continue to Flourish.

The Wrap will be more of a celebration of the year, with highlights from across the school, lots of community singing and frivolity with less formality. Tuesday 17 December - 5.30pm to 7.00pm.

 This is us practising for the poroaki: