On 27-28 October District 9940 held it's International Youth Exchange Kauwhata Marae Weekend near Feilding. Here, both the inward and outward IYE students had an opportunity to spend the weekend at a Marae to experience the Maori culture and learn the protocols of visiting a Marae. As part of the Powhiri everyone learnt a small Waiata. Learning the haka and eel fishing were also favorite activities. Ten students will be leaving our District and we are hosting 6 inbound students - a really great bunch of people who are our future leaders.
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| Outbound students with DG Graeme and Christine |
On the Sunday DG Graeme presented each of the outbound students with their jackets and name badges. He reminded both the inward and outward bound students of the need to experience different cultures and to enjoy and make the most of this life changing experience both here in New Zealand and Overseas.
Our thanks to the IYE Committee and the members of the Kauwhata Marae who all worked very hard to make this such a successful weekend.
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| Outbound and Inbound Students |
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