2010 year 5 Rotorua trip: 6th-7th May

Team 5 enjoyed another successful overnight stay in Rotorua on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 May.

All 159 members of the group were immersed in a celebration of Maori culture. The students discovered the story behind the Buried Village, enjoying a walk around the submerged whares and the picturesque walk down to the waterfall. At Te Puia, the students were guided around the thermal park, explored the carving and weaving studios and performed in the meeting house.

The highlight for many on the trip was the evening performance at Mitiai Village. There was then a show of Maori song and dance, pois, ti rakau, warriors coming down the river on a traditional waka and the formidable haka. Mr Padgett was our fantastic chief of the night. The evening was completed with a lavish hangi.

The students of Team 5 were a credit to Campbells Bay in terms of their enthusiasm, spirit and behaviour. Congratulations to all the students! A big thankyou to all of the parents and teachers who supported us on the trip.