The biggest, Wellington schools Pacific festival. The quality of the performances is second to none.Even though the festival is less than four months away, all the participating schools have begun their rigorous practise schedules.

This year there are eight local schools participating – Rongotai College , St Catherine’s College, St Mary’s College, St Patrick’s College, Taita College, Wainuiomata High School, Wellington East Girls’ College (Hosting school), St Bernard’s College and Wellington Girls’ College

The festival is organised and managed by a volunteer komiti which consists of one teacher and two students from each of the participating schools. Although one of the main focuses of the festival is to celebrate and embrace Pacific culture through music and dance, the major focus for the komiti is to develop and foster student leadership. The students are an integral part of the komiti and are fully involved in all decisions. Each participating school is also awarded a Leadership Award to present to one of their student leaders who have shown true leadership with their group and within their school community. The award is only given to students who are continuing their education after secondary school.

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