06/08/2024
On Thursday 16th July, our senior class of MC4 2024 successfully completed 17 weeks of the MC4 Leadership Programme, with diligence, commitment and passion. Viiga ma le faafetai i le Atua, Malo Sฤซsu for his goodness and protection ๐
At the heart of this Mana Connections endeavor lies a village that nurtured, prayed, supported, and played a crucial role in itโs success. To our village;
โข Meitaaki Maโata to our amazing parents/families for your unwavering support, prayers and ofa for our young people and this programme. It has been an incredible honour journeying together over this past 17 weeks.
โข Fakaaue lahi to our partner schools: Kelston Boys, Kelston Girls' College, Henderson High School, Rutherford College, St Dominic's Catholic College and Waitakere College for the continued collaboration and dedication in supporting our young people and families to thrive.
โข Vinaka vaka levu to Anne Riley & Kai Avondale, Michelle Blau & Tracey Watene-Pirini from Fair Food , and Sport Waitakere for providing opportunities that helped further enhance the service and character traits of our young leaders.
โข This initiative is not possible without the support of the Ministry of Education. Malo โaupito for your tautua, ofa and guidance in supporting this grass roots community initiative to flourish. We are profoundly grateful for the collaboration and partnership over these last few years.
โข Fakafetai lahi lele to our amazing OGโs, past graduates who came back to serve as tuakana for this yearโs cohort; Dom, Skylah, Toreka, Vanni, Puni, Peta, Leki & Zion.
โข To our amazing MC4 Mentors; Le afioga ia Auola Ivan Fuimaono, Jackie Fuimaono, Kitiona Maโava. Malo le tauataโi, malo e ngaue lahi. Since day 1, 4 years ago til now... Your commitment to excellence knows no bounds!
Finally to our graduates of 2024! We are incredibly proud of your dedication and growth throughout this journey. Go on and be great! Embrace your journey with courage and grace, let your achievements echo the strength and wisdom of those who came before you. Soar high, for your potential is limitless and your impact boundless.
Ultra thanks to the following people & services for helping us to create a magical grad night experience.
Credits:
๐ค Guttenbeil-Pouhila
๐ท LOP STREAM
๐ Alyssa Pacific
๐กAudio Visual Hire
๐ง PatandJacinta Mose
๐น Dominique Leauga
Here's a Netflix worthy highlights reel created by our tokouso Leni and team from for your viewing pleasure.
Alofaaga e le mavae
Jeremiah & Olive Tauti-Stanley
