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WONDER

Pray for Manchester

https://youtu.be/ATHstZhdSpQ


We were touched by the spontaneous singing that many joined in on. It was a truly emotional moment and we pray for those affected by the tragedy and those whose families that have lost someone.

#pray4manchester

Race Unity Speech winner

Earlier in May the Race Unity Speech Contest was held amongst secondary students from all around New Zealand.


A bit of background about the Awards:

The Race Unity Speech Awards and the Race Unity Conference were initiated by the New Zealand Baha’i community in 2001 and 2005 respectively.The Awards are sponsored by the New Zealand Police, the Human Rights Commission, the Hedi Moani Charitable Trust and the Office of Ethnic Communities and supported by NZ Federation of Multicultural Councils and Speech NZ. The Speech Awards and Conference are primarily aimed at senior high school students in years 11, 12 and 13, but others who are interested are also welcome to attend. Although the topic varies from year to year, the theme is always around race. Students are given one or two quotes and several bullet points relating to the particular topic and asked to consider them when preparing their speeches. Regional heats are held in 14 locations around the country and around 25 of the regional participants gather in Auckland for the national semi-finals and finals. See https://www.raceunity.co.nz/ for further information.

 

Here's the winning speech by Tauawhi Bonilla from Te Aute College in Napier

It's a very inspiring speech and worth the watch.

Well done Tauawhi from The Social Changency

Remuera Intermediate international Assembly 2017

This year we had so many amazing cultural groups performing. Here are some photos from the Assembly.

The Samoan group

The Starburst group performing "Hareruia"

The Indian group

The ukulele and guitar orchestra performing "wipeout"

The Kapa Haka group

The Korean group, Mixing modern elements in their dance

The Cook Islands Dance group

People's United Republic Of Smogaria

The Sri Lankan group

The String Orchestra performing an old Korean folk song

The Tongan group

Chinese Bamboo flute, Played by Gladys

Tongan speakers

Our MCs Lulu and Zaid

A big thank you to all the organisers who made this day possible! 

Also the performers who shared and

celebrated their culture.

World Environmental Care Day!!!

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT!

Because World Environment Day is happening later this term on 5 June, the Social Changency wants to help the community of the school to be more aware of environmental issues and to seriously consider what can be done at school to improve our environment.

World Environment Day (WED) occurs on 5 June every year, is the United Nation's principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. First held in 1974, it has been a flagship campaign for raising awareness on emerging environmental issues from marine pollution and global warming, to sustainable consumption and wildlife crime.
save the environment save the world  save humanaty