Welcome to Term 3. This week we have enjoyed meeting all the new children in Ahuriri. We had our special Mihi Whakatau on Friday where all new children and families were welcomed to Halswell School. 

Mihi = to greet

Whakatau = to settle something into place; like a leaf gently falling into place

A Mihi whakatau is traditionally used for welcoming, introductions, openings and for other events which take place off the marae.

The new children enjoyed singing Te Aroha together.

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Discovery was another fun and busy time. We loved having our new children with us for all our fun activities.