During the first week of Term 3, BDSC proudly celebrated Pasifika Languages Week. Organised by the Pasifika Council, the week provided students and staff with an opportunity to celebrate the rich languages, cultures, and identities of the Pacific.
Guided by the theme 鈥淥ur Culture, Our Strength, Our Success,鈥� the Pasifika Council showcased the diversity of the Pacific through performances, cultural displays, and Pacific Island food. Each wh膩nau represented a different Pacific nation, including the Cook Islands, Niue, Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, and Tokelau.
The celebrations began on Monday with a performance from the Junior Samoan group. Throughout the week, students learned greetings from different Pacific languages and heard daily messages shared in a variety of Pasifika languages. On Tuesday, the Tongan group performed a beautiful dance in the gymnasium. Thursday featured vibrant Niuean and Cook Islands performances, while Friday concluded the week with outstanding performances from the Samoan Girls鈥� and Samoan Boys鈥� groups.
Another highlight was the Pacific Island food stall held on Wednesday. The stall was extremely popular with students and staff, who enjoyed a range of delicious food, including sapasui, curry and rice, and panikeke. The event created a sense of community and gave many students the opportunity to experience traditional Pasifika flavours.
The Pasifika Council would like to thank all performers, student leaders, staff supporters, and families who contributed to the success of the week. Their enthusiasm, commitment, and cultural pride made this a memorable celebration.
Fa鈥檃fetai, m膩l艒 鈥榓upito, meitaki ma鈥檃ta, fakaaue lahi, vinaka vakalevu, and thank you to everyone who helped make the week such a success.
~ Ms Vanessa MacDonald, TiC Pasifika Council聽