Sunday, February 15, 2026

And so the year begins...

 We began our year with a beautiful pōwhiri welcoming all our new tamariki and whānau.

For us in Harakeke the first few days are about learning what to do when the bell rings and getting to know each other.

We have explored the school...


...and the classroom...







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