ABOUT US
Kia orana, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Fakalofalahi atu, Taloha Ni, Nisa bula vinaka and warm Pacific greetings everyone.
St Mary’s Pasifika Parent Asosi is a group that aids the school, teachers and the parents to enable our young Pasifika woman to discover their true potential and embrace the opportunities for a successful future.
The Asosi is made up of all the Pasifika Parents at the school and is run by a committee of parents who help support our Pasifika students by liaising between the parents, the school, and the Board of
Trustees. We promote the welfare of our girls and help cultivate a Pasifika identity at the school. We do this by promoting understanding, strengthen and maintain identities, languages and cultures of the Pasifika girls and their families.
The Parent Asosi believe that:
When teachers, parents and families are engaged in our children's learning journey, they are given the opportunity to succeed in school.
We are so excited to begin another year and hope you will join us in our efforts to promote Pasifika.
culture, engagement, and community building. If this is your first year at St Mary's College, the Asosi
Committee extends a very warm welcome to you and your family.
The Asosi has several on-going events in 2023. We will require assistance from Parents (whatever capacity) to help with these events. Your involvement will be fun, rewarding and fulfilling. If you think you can assist or want to help in some way, then contact us (details below)
If you are not able to join, that is ok! We will provide updates of the activities and events in which you can support on the following platforms:
If you haven’t joined, click on the link below and use the ‘Join Group’ button in the Asosi main menu to send a request.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1235348756557839
https://www.stmw.school.nz/Community-Be-Mercy/Pasifika-1/Pasifika-Asosi
Upcoming Events in Term One
Pasifika Welcome Meet & Greet – Thursday 16th of February 5pm – 7pm at the school
This is an informal event where parents, students, teachers, and the Asosi Committee can get to mingle and connect over some food.
Pasifika Checkin Fono = Thursday 30th March venue & time to be confirmed
The Fono are designed for Pasifika parents to inform, raise issues, and discuss. You get to hear from the school, the students and from the Pasifika committee. Along with getting updates on future events/activities and where you can help and assist.
The Committee believe that, for our daughters to succeed we need to work together as a Pasifika community to help them grow. The Committee are here to assist you in helping your daughter be successful at the school, if you encounter difficulties or struggle dealing with the school, we are here to help. We are a group of Pasifika parents that wants the best, not only for our own daughter/s but for your daughter as well.
We would love to see and hear from you and welcome you to be informed, connect, and get involved as and when you are able.
SMC Pasifika Parent committee
The SMC Pasifika Parent committee consists of the following people.
Peter Savali Chair/parent 021 711153
Sina Asi Committee member/parent 021 896692
Josie To’o Committee member/parent 021 448871
Patricia Leota Committee member/parent 021 975531
Phillip Onesemo Committee member/parent 021 711694
Epi Kaio Committee member/parent
Sarah Eyre Committee member/parent
Sa’umani Taimalelagi Teacher Representative 021 1792974
The committee is open to all our families if you wish to be involved you can touch base with Peter Savali
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