William Pike Challenge award
Tamahou, Nephai, Kye and Te Rau Aroha will be participating in the William Pike Challenge Award and received their information packs from William Pike when he visited us at Arowhenua Marae recently.
The whole school listened to William’s inspiring story about how, in 2007, he was trapped on Mt Ruapehu when it erupted, and how he subsequently lost his leg. He told the students he had to decide whether to let this event hold him back or rise to the challenge. He chose the latter and not only did he return to the outdoors but he is now inspiring young people to do the same.
The WPCA is an outdoor activity-based programme run over one school year. Groups of students participate in outdoor activities, community service and personally develop a new sport, hobby or skill.
The WPCA is a gateway to new experiences, opportunities and a means of developing a positive youth culture for the nation.
The vision for the WPCA is to develop well-rounded and confident Kiwi kids through outdoor experience and connection with their community. We are pleased to be one of only 30 schools in New Zealand accepted for this programme in 2014.
From left: Tamahou, Nephai, Kye and Te Rau Aroha who will be participating in the William Pike Challenge Award, received their information packs from William Pike.
Living Springs camp
Our March camp at Living Springs was a fantastic, action-packed adventure where we got to try lots of new things, enjoy the beautiful environment and make use of the the amazing facilities at Living Springs.
We also learnt a lot about ourselves and built our team skills. A huge mihi to Matua Aidie and Tāua Aloma for coming along to support our camp. More camp news can be found on our Facebook page.
Tamariki had a great time at this year’s Living Springs Camp.
Timaru Relay for Life
From left, Henare Te Karu, Katrina Russell Whiu, Lavinia Reihana-Moemate.
E kā mana
E kā reo
Rau rakatira mā
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou
Ko te matua tama wairua tapu
me ngā anahera pono te māngai
hei tautoko mai āianei ake nei āe.
Ko Aoraki te mauka
Ko Waitaki te awa
Ko Te Waipounamu te whāriki
Ko Kāi Tahu te iwi
Ko Kāti Huirapa te hapū
Ko Arowhenua te pito o te ao
Ko Reihana-Moemate te whānau
Ko Lavinia ahau.
I decided to have my head shaved to support the kaupapa. I did this as a memorial to whānau members who have passed away, especially my sister Raeleen and to my brother Kevvy, a survivor I walked with on 8–9 March. I had the easy part having my head shaved and getting blisters on my feet. Whānau, friends, workmates and strangers have supported me and this good cause. Initially, I wanted to raise at least $500.00 by 8-9 March and to date I have raised over $1,000.00. Thank you for your support. Nā Lavinia Reihana-Moemate.