Kia ora e te Whānau!
It is lovely to have you all back, and what a wonderful start to the year we have had. The start of this year was quite special, as we opened with a mihi whakatau. Thanks so much to Shane Graham for being our kaikorero, to Bec Hemi for being our kaikaranga, and to Abby Rangi for stepping up to karanga on behalf of our manuhiri / new people. It was so special to be able to let our manuhiri enter as strangers, and leave as whānau.
We are looking forward to another successful (and busy) year, and welcome any support or feedback you can give us.
Ka kite
Damian Hardman
damian.hardman@birchwood.school.nz