MC4 Leadership Programme

On Thursday 16th July, our senior class of MC4 2024 successfully completed 17 weeks of the MC4 Leadership Programme, with diligence, commitment and passion. Viiga ma le faafetai i le Atua, Malo Sīsu for his goodness and protection 🙏

At the heart of this Mana Connections endeavor lies a village that nurtured, prayed, supported, and played a crucial role in it’s success. To our village;

• Meitaaki Ma’ata to our amazing parents/families for your unwavering support, prayers and ofa for our young people and this programme. It has been an incredible honour journeying together over this past 17 weeks.

• Fakaaue lahi to our partner schools: Kelston Boys, Kelston Girls' College, Henderson High School, Rutherford College, St Dominic's Catholic College and Waitakere College for the continued collaboration and dedication in supporting our young people and families to thrive.

• Vinaka vaka levu to Anne Riley & Kai Avondale, Michelle Blau & Tracey Watene-Pirini from Fair Food , and Sport Waitakere for providing opportunities that helped further enhance the service and character traits of our young leaders.

• This initiative is not possible without the support of the Ministry of Education. Malo ‘aupito for your tautua, ofa and guidance in supporting this grass roots community initiative to flourish. We are profoundly grateful for the collaboration and partnership over these last few years.

• Fakafetai lahi lele to our amazing OG’s, past graduates who came back to serve as tuakana for this year’s cohort; Dom, Skylah, Toreka, Vanni, Puni, Peta, Leki & Zion.

• To our amazing MC4 Mentors; Le afioga ia Auola Ivan Fuimaono, Jackie Fuimaono, Kitiona Ma’ava. Malo le tauata’i, malo e ngaue lahi. Since day 1, 4 years ago til now... Your commitment to excellence knows no bounds!

Finally to our graduates of 2024! We are incredibly proud of your dedication and growth throughout this journey. Go on and be great! Embrace your journey with courage and grace, let your achievements echo the strength and wisdom of those who came before you. Soar high, for your potential is limitless and your impact boundless.

Ultra thanks to the following people & services for helping us to create a magical grad night experience.

Credits:
🎤 Guttenbeil-Pouhila
📷 LOP STREAM
👗 Alyssa Pacific
💡Audio Visual Hire
🎧 PatandJacinta Mose
🎹 Dominique Leauga

Here's a Netflix worthy highlights reel created by our tokouso Leni and team from for your viewing pleasure.

Alofaaga e le mavae

Jeremiah & Olive Tauti-Stanley