As hosts for this inaugural DOE ceremony, Principal Sheena Alaiasa welcomed Governor Neal Abercrombie, Schools Superintendent Matayoshi and other dignitaries to our campus. A special Maori greeting was performed by the principal's family in honor of this special day. Students from King's Polynesian Dance class also shared their aloha with a hula for our guests. In receiving the award, Ms. Alaisa said “receiving recognition for the work that we as educators do, goes a long way. We believe in educating our future, we believe in our talents and abilities to teach, and more importantly, we believe in our children. To have this honor bestowed upon our school is affirmation that we are on the right track and that we have made a difference.” Much thanks and appreciation was extended to all King teachers and staff, and most importantly to all our students (including those now at Castle) who have worked hard and diligently in the past several years. A big "mahalo" also goes out to all King parents who support and encourage their child everyday. Such an accomplishment as this could not be done without the families and community.
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The awards ceremony can be viewed on Olelo stations:
DOE "Strive HI" Awards Ceremony
3/27/2013 9:30 AM FOCUS 49
3/29/2013 2:00 PM OAHU 55
4/2/2013 10:30 PM OAHU 55
4/4/2013 6:00 PM FOCUS 49
