Talofa and Kia ora, Happy Samoan Language Week
Talofa and Kia ora, Happy Samoan Language Week. On Tuesday, 2nd June Rutherford College hosted the 3rd Yr 9/10 Pacifika & Maori Mathex of the Year in the bottom Gym due to Sports photo’s in the Hall. Kelston Boys High School, Waitakere College, Liston College and Auckland Girls Grammar attended.
Year 9’s included Avah Ferrucci, 9TAH, Maia Gascoigne, 9MYK, Sam Hennah, 9RSA, Aryan Liddell, 9MBM, Peyton Matai'a, 9RSA, Sam Richards, 9RWO.
Year 10’s included Kaia Cash, 10RNI, Cohen Casley, 10TCA, Kori Churchill, 10TCA, Ben Curtis,10MMS, Riley Grace 10THO, Sharlott Naicker, 10TBR, Khaedon Nootai,10RNI, Marley Wright 10RCO
“This MathEx was a great experience. This time we were the hosting school and our year 9 team ended placing first out of all schools, with one our year 10 teams coming in third place out of all year 10’s”. - Kori Churchill, 10TCA
“Like last time our team ended up coming third place, I definitely feel we could’ve done better but it’s honestly just fun that we get to do this so I don’t mind what place we come”. - Kaia Cash, 10RNI
“This was an interesting experience that was unfortunately rushed because of the sports photos”. Marley Wright 10RCO
“Today was a very enjoyable experience. Unfortunate result but the opposition played an amazing game and really gave us a run for our money. Overall, I can't wait for the next one and I hope to see AGS in the finals again”. - Riley Grace 10THO
“Today we had a disappointing result and I now know that I should practise more”. - Khaedon Nootai,10RNI
“Today was enjoyable as my team and I placed first for the year 9s. A major improvement from last time”. - Maia Gascoigne, 9MYK
“Today was fun, and me and my team placed first for the yr 9s”.- Avah Ferrucci, 9TAH
“Today was a fun and exciting day. Getting to see so many people that are like me because of their culture all sharing a similar skill is just great and I can’t wait for the next one”. - Sharlott Naicker, 10TBR
“It was a great day and I’m sure everyone enjoyed their time. Our competitors did an amazing job and everyone tried their best, regardless of results. Big thanks to the Rutherford team for hosting this week's Maori and Pacifica Mathex!” - Cohen Casley, 10TCA
Fa’afetai lava to Mr Talamaivao for organising us. I look forward to the next one.
by Kaia Cash10RNI
