An open invitation to Rotary Club members from the Manawatu.
The Milson Rotary Club is delighted to invite all members and partners to a special visit to MANUKURA School in Palmerston North on Monday, 21st July at 5:00 pm.
Our host, Tumuaki Ilane Durie, looks forward to welcoming us into the heart of this remarkable kura. MANUKURA is a pioneering Special Character School that stands at the forefront of Māori education, blending academic excellence, kaupapa Māori and elite sporting achievement into a transformative model that inspires its ākonga to thrive.
This is a unique opportunity to:
Be formally welcomed with a Whakatau led by Board Chair Meihana Durie
Hear a presentation on the vision and impact of MANUKURA
Enjoy a guided tour through the stunning new campus at Te Ara a Matangi.
Connect over a cuppa to close the visit.
Programme:
5.00 pm: Assemble at the entrance to Te Ara a Matangi
Whakatau in Te Oha a Matawha
Presentation by MANUKURA leadership
School tour
Tea / Coffee
6.00 pm: Conclusion
More than just a school, MANUKURA is a living space of growth, resilience, and excellence. With deep roots in Aorangi Marae and a powerful vision – “kia aorangi ake” – the school continues to break new ground in Māori education and student success. Come and see firsthand how this kura is shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
We look forward to seeing you there for an inspiring evening with one of Aotearoa’s most innovative educational communities.
At 6:30pm we will meet at the Rose and Crown for a meal and a few drinks
The event is limited to the first 50 people to register.
