WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 7, 2022
Wairarapa’s locally owned community newspaper
I N S I D E : WHERE ARE THEY NOW? P4
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Kia Manawanui Award recipients Clarissa Wilson [left] and Jordan Laing with Puaw˜nanga manager Prue Harawira-Smith and retiring teacher Hilda Payne.
PHOTO/TRACEY SMITH
Celebrating success, courage and hope Angela Yeoman and Erin Kavanagh-Hall “It is such a pleasure to walk alongside our young parents as they navigate their journey of learning and preparing for work. Our students are brave and courageous of heart.” These were the words of Prue Harawira-Smith, manager of PuawānangaWairarapa Young Parents, at last Tuesday’s emotional
end-of-year graduation and celebration of school students with children. Twenty-four young mums moved through Puawānanga, based at Mākoura College, in 2022 – each of whom is raising at least one child while attending school, and some working part-time. This year’s students had much to celebrate: Not only receiving prestigious awards and scholarships but working towards
employment opportunities, learning to drive, and staying the course in the midst of covidrelated restrictions and interruptions. Eight major awards were presented at last week’s prizegiving, including the esteemed Kia Manawanui Award – granted to students who have not only shown aptitude in their studies but have displayed resilience, determination and empathy to their
peers. Harawira-Smith, now in her 30th year teaching in Wairarapa, said Puawānanga provides connection and safety for young parents – and its staff are committed to supporting students to become their best selves. Using small group and one-to-one teaching and learning, Puawānanga helps channel natural talents and interests into the achievement of
qualifications. “We are so privileged to be able to teach in this way,” Harawira-Smith said. She said the nurturing and creativity the young parents pour into their children is also directed into preparing for future careers – in nursing, early childhood education, retail, art, music and more. In their studies, students work towards three key goals: Whāia Te Tika
[doing what is right], Whāia Te Pono [wisdom through learning] and Whāia Te Aroha [caring for others]. Six Whāia Awards were presented to the students who had, against the odds, shown dedication to these achieving these goals: Brianna Hislop, Te Rangiwhakawaitau Ihaia, Jordan Laing and Clarissa Wilson. Continued on Pg 6
Christmas is a joyous time of year, but for many it can be really stressful. In the spirit of giving, Masterton Trust Lands Trust and Eastwood Motor Group have teamed up with community organisations to distribute gifts to local families in need this Christmas.
144 Dixon Street, Masterton
YOU CAN HELP TOO
1-20 December 2022
Drop a wrapped gift under our trees at Masterton Trust Lands Trust or Eastwood Motor Group between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday to help families who need a bit of extra support this festive season.
189 Queen Street, Masterton