Pongaroa School students performing for Manuhiri at Matariki celebrations.
Pongaroa School students performing for Manuhiri at Matariki celebrations.
Erin Henricksen, Pongaroa School, BOT Presiding Member
Pongaroa School opened its doors to the community when it celebrated Matariki with a performance from its pupils.
Maddie Wood, Maddy Withey and Esme Wood performing a waiata during their performance to whanau and friends of Pongaroa School at the Matariki celebrations.
Pongaroa school students performing for Manuhiri at their Matariki Hakāri.
Wiremu Mildon-Power leading Pongaroa School in the haka during the Matariki Hakāri.
The students, in new Kapa Haka uniforms, worked hard alongside tutors Ariana and Jarna from Ngāti Kahungunu ki Tāmaki nui-a-rua for the performance, which servedas a dress rehearsal before their performance at the Tararua Kahui Ako Cultural Festival held in Pahiatua last month.
Acting principal Vicki Owen and Whaea Charquielle Wanoa welcomed visitors to the school.
New Pongaroa School sign waiting to be unveiled
The new Pongaroa School sign situated amongst new native plantings.
The day also included an unveiling of the new Pongaroa School, nestled amongst new native plantings, down at the lower field.
Jo and Rodney Eastwood enjoying the meal with Pongaroa School students
The Pongaroa School Matariki Hakāri was well attended by the community despite the weather
Pongaroa School performing at the Tararua Kahui Ako Cultural Festival 2024
Pongaroa School would like to thank all those involved in the organisation of the day:
Heather Newland, who was instrumental in every aspect of the day.
Henry, Brian and Gerard, who helped prepare the garden.
