The Marine Maestro – Richard de Hamel visited with several Mohua Primary schools in July as part of Matariki learning opportunities. There were many enthralled students eager to try their hands at some traditional Māori skills – such as fire making, net building and drilling woods through rock or wood. Te Tai o Aorere – Tasman District Council had received a small amount of money from a local Engineering company, we chose to spend it on subsidising these visits. Feedback from one Principal was –
Just a HUGE thank you to Tasman District Council and yourself for the partial sponsoring of the education visits from Richard de Hamel. His sessions have left a lasting memory and experience for our students and gave such educational value. We would be VERY keen to have him over next year also.