Mihi Whakatau

This morning we were officially welcomed to Halswell School at our Mihi Whakatau.  This is a Maori custom which welcomes new children, staff and families into our school community.  The school Kapa Haka group started by calling us into the Stadium with a chant.  Then we were greeted by Mr Cameron who spoke on behalf of the school.

The Kapa Haka group then sang a waiata.  

Mr Ruffle spoke to the school on behalf of all of the new children and families. Then it was our turn to sing a waiata too.  We sang 'Te Aroha' which we have been practising in the studio.  We were awesome!!

We were invited to meet the school representatives and shake hands or elbow bump. We then went back to our studio for our kai.