During the recent school holidays both students and staff had the privilege of meeting old boys Ric Prangnell (2006-2010) and Tiaan Greig (2018-2022) who have immersed themselves in learning the art of whakairo (carving).
Ric Prangnell was a student of Te Kawai Raupapa and Te Toi Matua courses at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa under the tutelage of Glenn Hauraki. He has continued to carve and has an exhibition at the Square Edge Art Centre.
Tiaan Greig completed Te Kawai Raupapa course at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in 2023 and was accepted into Te Puia, NZ Māori Arts & Crafts Institute (NZMACI) in Rotorua earlier this year to pursue excellence in whakairo (carving) under the Tumu Whakarae (master carver) Clive Fugill.
