First Assembly Back!

Today we finally had assembly. Not a digital assembly but a real life assembly. I had the opportunity to stand in front of the school with the prefects and run assembly. As a Rangatahi, that's a big role. It was somewhat nerve racking but at the same time, it was pretty easy. We said the school karakia, listened to Pisirina say the mihi and sang the national anthem. We also gave stickers to those who were sitting up. A bit later on in the assembly, we had the opportunity to acknowledge our principal and his lovely wife. Mr and Mrs Burt. Mr Burt had recently been noticed by the queen. He was awarded the queen's award for being kind, talented and for his services at primary schools. Mr Burt is now a Member Of The New Zealand Order Of Merit.

 Mrs Nua started us off and introduced our little ceremony for Mr and Mrs Burt. Pisi then said a heart warming speech to both Mr and Mrs Burt. Aj & Freedom blessed them both with a prayer as Me, Tha-Zin, Marika, Aj, Hunter & Freedom gave them necklaces/Lolly leis. After the prayer, we sang Ufiufi Mai, a samoan hymn. We also sang Ka Waiata a Maori waiata. As the last couple lines of Ka waiata was being sung, Levi, Mrs Haree and the year 8 boys started off one of our well known hakas. It felt wrong for me to not join in so of course I joined in :) As some of my fellow friends know this saying, 'Go big or go home.' :) Y'all will understand!

After the haka Mr Burt thanked us all, as we played a big part in his special award.

Thank you Mr Burt and Mrs Burt for the massive impacts you've made in so many children's lives. You've provided Chromebooks and technology for us to learn on. You've made camps possible and a whole lot of events possible for us children. Thank you for helping families in need and for always being the hard working people you are. We all love you lots!

Ofa lahi atu!