With the support of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu the event served as a unifying force for the community to embrace and honour te reo Māori.
St Peter’s College principal Tara Quinney said one of the remarkable aspects of this celebration was its active engagement with rangatahi.
"It recognised them as essential participants in the ongoing vitality of Māori culture and language."
The week’s activities were thoughtfully designed to give everyone a chance to engage with te reo Māori, she said.
Activities included poster and video competitions, a dance party, school waiata singing, a kapa haka taster, colouring competitions and more.
"It was fantastic to see rangatahi giving things a go and trying new things, especially with the kupu o te rā [word of the day] competition."
Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu’s support for the "kia kaha te reo Māori’ T-shirts demonstrated a dedication to empowering young people and promoting the preservation and promotion of te reo Māori, she said.
The collaborative effort among teachers and students showed the spirit of kotahitanga (unity) and manaakitanga (support), she said.
