Kenana Marae Trip

Six classes visited Kenana Marae on Wednesday. Tryneece did us proud with her powerful karanga to the Tangata Whenua. The powhiri was beautiful with Matua Fred welcoming us on. Matua Mike spoke on behalf of the school explaining his links to Kenana. Juluis delievered the koha also explaining his whanau's links to Kenena. Then everyone was treated to the most amazing kai we had ever seen. After this, traditional Maori games were played which everyone thoroughly enjoying the simple but fun games. Everyone remarked on how much the tamariki loved the it and were 100% engaged. Next on the agenda was Lunch! It was amazing! Cottage pie, salad, cheese cake, muffins...... We then gathered for the poroporoaki. It really was an amazing day that confirmed our links to Kenana. Kia ora whanau for this special day.