“I stand outside of the system to prevent the perception that the Pou points can be rigged. Pou Uta Guardian of the Land Pou Roa Kaitiaki of the Pāpāmoa Hills, Pou Nui the cloak that wraps around everyone and Pou Tai the waka who brought everyone here.Īll kaiarahi and tamariki were sorted into their Pou at a memorable assembly in the first few days of term 1 this year. Simply put, we say – my Pou is my tribe.”Įach Pou has its own unique story, values and colour gifted from local iwi Ngā Potiki.
For Pāpāmoa Primary School, Pou means a group, a tribe, a gathering of people who strongly support a cause.
From a pole/post in the ground through to a mentor or expert. Pāpāmoa Primary now has four Pou, explains pincipal Matt Simeon, known to the students as ‘Mr S’. Year 5 student Lilah of Pou Uta, Year 6 student Benjamin of Pou Nui, and Year 5 students Maia of Pou Roa and Louie of Pou Tai.
