On Friday 27 May, kaiako, tamariki and whānau celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Te Rourou Whakatipuranga o Awarua.
Leading up to the celebration tamariki and kaiako went on a hīkoi to Argyle beach in Bluff. There they gathered resources such as shells, sea-washed glass and beach stones for ten stepping stones, which they helped to make for the celebration. These stones were laid around a tree that was planted to commemorate the centres 10 years.
The wider Te Rourou community were invited to join them for a shared kai with tamariki, who finished the celebration with a birthday cake.