The students had an immersion experience where they were taught Tikanga (customs and protocols) Te Reo (language relating to greetings and place names) Manaakitanga (hospitality) and Whanaungatanga (kinship and working together).
Between fun activities like waka ama, flax weaving, kapa haka, touring the island and preparing a hangi, students worked hard to complete the Gateway assessments, that contribute to their NCEA achievement.
The camp was a very uplifting experience for all involved and thanks must go to the tutors and other helpers at the marae as well as the staff of Service IQ.
