Polyfest 2024

By Bridget McDowall | Posted: Wednesday September 25, 2024

"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini."(My strength is not mine alone, but comes from the strength of many.)

Tēnā koutou katoa,

We are excited to share the success of our Kaikorai Tuakana Kapa Haka group at Polyfest 2024! Made up of 87 dynamic and passionate tamariki from Year 3 to Year 6, Kaikorai Tuakana has embraced the beauty and strength of Māori culture through waiata and haka. Under the skilled guidance of our much-valued tutor, Ana, our group has flourished, with each performance a powerful expression of pride and mana.

Our students took the stage confidently and enthusiastically, showcasing their dedication to every item they performed. A true highlight was their pride in singing our school waiata and performing our school haka, which resonated strongly with the audience and our community. Their ability to represent Kaikorai with such strength made us all incredibly proud.

We would like to extend a special thank you to those who have supported us throughout this journey. A special mention goes to Grace, Anh, and Amanda, who dedicated countless hours sewing our beautiful new skirts. Their hard work allowed our tamariki to take the stage looking and feeling their best. We are also deeply grateful to the Kaikorai Parents Group, whose generous contributions provided the fabric for our skirts, the t-shirts, and the new shorts that completed our uniform. Your support enabled our group to represent our kura with pride and unity.

As we reflect on this journey, we carry the spirit of whanaungatanga, a deep sense of belonging and interconnectedness. Our Polyfest successes were not individual achievements but the result of the collective effort and support of our entire school community.

We acknowledge and thank everyone who has contributed to Kaikorai Tuakana's growth and success. Whether sewing our beautiful new skirts, providing fabric, or cheering us on from the audience, you are an integral part of our journey. Your support has empowered our tamariki to stand tall, shine brightly, and proudly celebrate their cultural heritage.

Bridget McDowall

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