Cook Islands Language Week 2023

This year’s theme for ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani – Cook Islands Language Week is 'Ātuitui’ia au ki te au peu o tōku kāinga Ipukarea, which means, "connect me to the traditions & culture of my homeland".

The 2023 theme is an extension of last year's theme of ‘Ātuitui’ia au ki te Oneone o tōku ‘Ui Tupuna, or "connect me to the soil of my ancestors".

This year, one of our Cook Islands students Tavake Kamana was part of the steering group who came up with the Cook Islands Language theme which is pretty exciting.

During the week we had daily activities including dancing, discussions on the Cook Islands language and kai.

It was an amazing time of celebration for the whole school whanau.