Welcome to 2016

Hello everyone and welcome to 2016. A few uploads on the blog today for your information. Please check the important dates tab for all the Pacific Language week dates. The final minutes for 2015 have been added, along with some interesting reading and information from Janice Tofia, and the latest minutes will be posted as soon as they are available. The Fiefia night date has been confirmed as Thursday 30th June. The planning committee will be in touch over the next few weeks with more information. Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa: Samoan Language Week runs from Sunday May 29 until Saturday 4 June.The theme for the week is E felelei manu, ae ma’au i o latou ofaga: Birds migrate to environments where they survive and thrive. It explores how identity, environments, diversity and sustainability are crucial aspects of creating communities where people are supported to learn and use Gagana Samoa.The Ministry for Pacific Peoples has also released a new resource for Samoan language week,you will find this in the Articles,Resources and links tab. Finally, I am always on the lookout for readings and research based around Pasifika student success and Pasifika Education for the blog so if you have anything relevant please send it through. Malo 'aupito.