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.

Tamariki and kaiako at Argyle Beach.

Tamariki and kaiako at Argyle Beach.

Te Rourou Kaiako and tamariki with the anniversary cake.

Te Rourou Kaiako and tamariki with the anniversary cake.

Kaiako watched by tamariki placing the stepping stones.

Kaiako watched by tamariki placing the stepping stones.