Hemi from the Matariki Marae addressed the school and blessed the week followed by the school singing He Honore and the kapa haka performed a waiata and haka.

Whānaus had a blast learning about Matariki and celebrated with waiata, art, making kai, kites (Manu Tukutuku), cinquain poems, art, drama, and students learned about the construction of Marae's with Minecraft. 

Yesterday the boy's score was 60-31. Well done to team manager Miss Clarke and coach Jason.

They played hard and had some great runs, tackles and tries. 
All boys showed great sportsmanship and determination to finish 3rd in their competition. Well done boys.

Ngata whānau had hot seating, a book in a bag, and acting and writing shared. The morning ended with some fantastic singing and some beautiful Samoan dancers. 

It was a great way to test their skills and their wits, and for some it was a baptism by fire into the world of competitive chess. Our students participated and represented our school's values brilliantly.

Some Hobson students performed a skit on how to be an upstander. Parents participated in making stars out of string and cardboard with the students, and after that everyone enjoyed a light morning tea.

Parents were invited to go down to the classrooms so the students could show them around and what they have been working on.

Writing pieces were read aloud, food was shared among parents and students and a game was even played which tested the spelling of all in attendance.

They competed extremely well and should be proud of their 4th place. On the field, they showed a massive amount of respect towards the game, one another and their opponents. A huge thank you to all those involved to help make this day awesome and successful!