Renwick School welcomed Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō to bless our newly enhanced Pakahukahu learning space — complete with a new covered outdoor deck for whanaungatanga and shared learning.
On Friday 18 August, we were honoured to welcome Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō to our school to bless our new learning space.
The Pakahukahu classrooms have been beautifully enhanced with new Autex acoustic panelling, ceiling insulation, and a new deck complete with a pergola. This outdoor learning space extends the classroom environment outward, creating a covered area that supports whanaungatanga and collaborative, hands-on learning.
We thank our iwi partners, Aaron Hemi, Darren King, and Rowena Smith, for blessing and supporting our opening — it was a truly special occasion.
Ka pai to our tamariki, particularly the three who spoke so confidently on behalf of the group. The photo captures the tamariki adding their presence to the space as part of the blessing — a beautiful moment to mark a wonderful new chapter for Pakahukahu.
