2023 Highlights

                           Our Highlights!

Our HAangi

On the Thursday 16th November, we were able to hold our first haangi for a long period of time. We'd like to acknowledge the help of Matua Hemi (Ahitahi Iwi Representative) and his great team BJ, Alan and P.

Celebrating deidre

We are so lucky to have Deidre! April 30th marked her 25th Year here at Avon and she's not going anywhere!

Deidre is an integral part of our team and she is like the 'aunty' who knows everything and and everyone!

Check out the wonderful article shared by our Stratford Press!

 

Legend of Ruaputahanga.pdf

Visit to our Marae

In Term 2 a highlight was visiting our marae, Whakaahurangi on the 4th May!

We were able to learn about our marae and our whānau house group names. We learnt the legend of Ruaputahanga, Turongo and Whatihua, learnt new waiata and how important our marae is to our place in Whakaahurangi.

Matua welcoming us

Our reply

Learning a waiata

Learning about the kumete found by our kura.

Blazing Stars

Our first group of ākonga receiving their Blazing Stars certificates for earning 10 Stars. We enjoy a special morning tea together!

Looking forward to celebrating more in Term 3!