The TCAS Kaphaka ropu (group) began the welcome with a Haka, this was then followed by a whaikorero, by Mr. Samson and supported by the kapahaka ropu and the Board of trustees with our waiata, Owaka e. 

Mrs Hanley gave a korero, on behalf of the manuhiri (visitors) and was supported with a waiata by her previous school, Cheviot Area School. This was followed by hongi (pressing of noses), or a handshake signifying the coming together of tangata whenua and manuhiri (locals of the land/area and visitors). Everyone then shared kai (food) to conclude the event. 

*Please note, due to Covid level 2 the previous week and the uncertainty of levels we made the decision to limit the mihi whakatau to 100. As a result we could not open the invitation to this event to other staff, students, parents, whanau and members of our community. We are going to hold a Hangi in the near future for everyone and let you know more details soon. Thankyou for your understanding. 

Nga Mihi,
Sarah Cairns