Congratulations to our Poetry Finalists!

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Congratulations to all the children who performed in the finals of the poetry competition. The following Parerā children gained places:

Year 0
1st Mia 
2nd Sai-Aroha
3rd Vihaan and Evie

Year 1
3rd Nityajit



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