Best Karakia at PCS!

Go Rm 18!

Best recital of the karakia in the senior school. Announced in assembly on Monday and awarded Whaea Paea's special patu until the end of term.

Maori warriors used patus in combat. They struck in a downward motion with the leading edge of the weapon. The patu was used to hit the jaw, temple or ribs in close fighting.

Whaea Paea's patu is decorative and very pretty. It is made out of glass but the original patus were usually made out of greenstone.

 She told us that her patu was very special to her because it was from the heart of Nga Puhi in Northland. Her patu was given to her on her 21st from a good friend.

Here is Cialei (representing our class) being presented with the patu in front of the whole school.

Thanks, Whaea Paea, for choosing us to look after your very special taonga.