Pasifika- Leadership

This year we started a new Pasifika performance group, which was run by Rob and myself with Foliga supporting in the dance aspect. We have a growing number of Pasifika students at Kaingaroa School and this was a good way to connect with those students and give them a sense of belonging in their own culture. We practised 2 Samoan dance in which i was able to see behavioral students take on leadership and really make positive changes. I was also able to see the shy students move out of their comfort zones and perform in front of parents and peers. We also incorporated Pasifika arts (weaving and tapa). I believe this was a really positive experience for students and the school as a whole.