ASB Polyfest

Friday 14 March had arrived.  The bus buzzed with excitement as we travelled along Browns Road towards the Manukau Velodrome.  As we approached Te Irirangi Drive, the bus started to move a little slower.  Lines of cars, buses, trucks and other modes of transport moved slowly over the bridge.  The bus turned left onto Sandrine Avenue and all of a sudden there was an array of bright colours - students wearing colourful leis, drums, guitars and more buses.  Lining up was a breeze, and entering just as easy.  The Samoan stage was where we were all headed.  School after school entered the stage, did their stuff and walked back off again.  A highlight was seeing our very own June Palelei (Room 10) play the guitar for St Cuthbert's College. We were all so proud of her.  Free bags, stickers, photos and other goodies was another highlight.  At 2:15pm we lined up to board the bus ready to come back to Manurewa.  It had been a fantastic day full of fun, freebies and culture.  One day we will be up on that stage performing and showing people that our culture is one to be proud of!