On Friday 28 October our fale was formally opened with a full school celebration and shared lunch.

Click here to see the programme of events:  Fale Opening

The fale will be a meeting place for parents, children and the wider community as well as a learning centre for all of our children who want to learn more about Pasifika culture.

Our fale was built by Athol Greentree from Urban Fale.  He did a superb job, with great attention to detail.  We encourage everyone to make the time to come and see our wonderful fale.

We were very lucky to have some special guests join in our celebrations.  Auckland’s top chef, Michael Meredith, came to cook with some of our Garden to Table students to help prepare for the day.  The Honourable Georgina te Heuheu kindly agreed to be our guest speaker.

Special thanks to our staff, children and parents of the Samoan Support Group for all of their hard work.  Thanks also to The Trusts Charitable Foundation for their sponsorship and the Owairaka Board of Trustees.