Māori Battalion

Kia ora whānau

We did some research on the Māori Battalion and are lucky enough to have tamariki in Te Pouahi who had Grandparents in the Battalion!

This is some of the information that we found out: (this is one of Kahurangi Rangiuia-Lindup's whānau:

Serial No:


6138

Surname:

Tuhiwai

Forename(s):

James

Also known as:

Jim

Next of kin on enlistment:

Mr. T. Tuhiwai (father), Tolaga Bay, New ZealandRank:

Captain

Address on enlistment:

Tolaga Bay, New Zealand

Date of death:

28-Jun-42

Place of death:

Western Desert

 

We learnt about Māori Battalion members and also looked at Dr Monty Soutar's book: The Price of Citizenship. This book helped us to appreciate and understand our fallen Ancestors.

This is a famous Māori Battalion photo too:

This is the Māori Battalion, in Egypt 1941.

   

We shall not grow old, as those who are left grow old

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn

at the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them, we will remember them

we will remember them

 

Maori Battalion march to victory


Maori Battalion staunch and true

Maori Battalion march to glory

Take the honour of the people with you

We will march, march, march to the enemy

And we'll fight right to the end.

For God! For King! And for Country!

AU - E! Ake, ake, kia kaha e!

TE WĀHANGA TUARUA!

Kia ora Koutou katoa!
Welcome back to Term 2! We hope that you had a good break!
We had a fantastic break and are ready to get down and work hard!
Some dates for your information:
Rāpare- Thursday 22 April- Rūnanga Matua Hui- 6.30pm in Te Pouahi 16- no kai just a hui. To be finished by 8pm.
W`hāea Trina will be attending the Marautanga ō Āotearoa consultation Hui in Tahunanui, and also on Friday the 23rd of April.
Rāhoroi Saturday the 8th and Rātapu Sunday the 9th of May- photo shoot- portrait pictures in Te Pouahi. Last year we did this and raised money to cover the costs of our new kapahaka uniforms and materials- nice photos too.
CAMP- Raatu Tuesday 25th to Rāmere 28th May- WELLINGTON
More information will come out closer to time, please keep an eye out for Cosent/ medical forms which will be coming home this week!
We welcomed Manea Ave and Finn Cathman to Te Pouahi this week, and had a fantastic start to our term!
11 weeks this term whānau!
Mauri ora!

Ngā Tuakana ō Te Pouahi!

End of Term 1, 2010

Kiaora Whānau

We have had a very busy term- lots of tears, laughter and good times!
Here are a few photos from our end of term assembly- we had a yummy shared kai- thanks to all of our Mātua who brought delicious kai- hot noodles, macaroni, saveloys, thai chicken curry to name a few!
A very big Kia ora to all of these people:
Whāea Kirsten and Matua Tom- for overseeing our fundraising committee and hosting these hui- apples etc
Whāea Bridget- for organising our awesome premiere of "Boy"
Whāea Olivia and Ngatahi Orchard Motueka for the pears
All of our parents and tamariki who helped sell pears and apples
All of our dedicated parents who gave their time for our stock take evenings
Whāea Martina for organising our transport for our Wellington Camp
Whāea Trina for organising Te Pouahi to go to Wellington!
Whāea Judith and Matua Tony for arranging busking team to sing at the market- Matua Charlie for playing the guitar and keeping us in time and Whāea Carly to keep us entertained
All of the people who supported us in buying pears, apples,and tickets to Boy.
If there are any names we have forgotten please let us know, we are extremely glad for everyone's input- thank you so much!
Te Pouahi Tekau ma Rima on behalf of Te Pouahi.

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