Malama Honua
Raapa 1 Paenga Wha Wha 2015
Malama Honua
On a bright Wednesday morning ,25th of March 2015 all the Manaiakalani cluster schools went to Point England to welcome the people from Hawaii that traveled here to New zealand. This event was held to remember the amazing skills of our ancestors, their courage and their determinations and the way they provided for their families.
There were 2 Waka's called Hourua Hokule'a and Hikianalia. When they arrived , a small speed boat brought them to shore. First we went and sat down on the grass when it was still wet. The school leaders did a haka and a song to welcome them. Then there were Maori speeches done and we had to sing another song repeatedly.An item was also done by Point England school followed by a few more songs. There were over 2000 students and adults at the event.
Finally at the end we had to go and give them high fives and introduced ourselves as our farewell. Then we all walked back to school and everyone felt so tired.
There were 2 Waka's called Hourua Hokule'a and Hikianalia. When they arrived , a small speed boat brought them to shore. First we went and sat down on the grass when it was still wet. The school leaders did a haka and a song to welcome them. Then there were Maori speeches done and we had to sing another song repeatedly.An item was also done by Point England school followed by a few more songs. There were over 2000 students and adults at the event.
Finally at the end we had to go and give them high fives and introduced ourselves as our farewell. Then we all walked back to school and everyone felt so tired.
By Angelica
Well done Angelica. You have written a very good recount of what happened at Point England Beach.
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