Schools participate in 'haka challenge' to promote change in the Pasifika community
"I left school and graduated - and then apparently behind the scenes PCYC made it a dream come true. So it is a small idea and they bring it to life," he said. Terrance Harris, the founder of the Haka Warriors program, says he is proud to keep cultural traditions alive to empower marginalised youth."I wanted to relay that to all the boys that are here. Because it is really awesome to see that - love what they're doing; and it really encourages them," Mr Harris said. "It is the fact that they really try and they show up on the day. That is what gives me the most pride," he said.
Program co-ordinator JoJo Lee, the club manager of PCYC Blacktown, said the program has been made possible through the donations and support of the community. "The discipline, the respect, the identity - that is really what the program is about."
Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)
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