Cybrospace launch @ Porirua

Maori and Pacific Island students from all year groups and whanau were invited to Porirua for the launch of the second booklet in the "Cybrospace - Journeys to Success" series. Students participated in interesting activities provided by the science, engineering, architecture and design departments hosted by Victoria University and Awhina Whanau mentors.

Year 11 HVHS Awhina Whanau students hosted a hands-on Science workshop on Maori Dyeing. This explored the black, brown and yellow dyes used to dye harakeke fibres in the making of the taniko boarders of the kahu or cloak.

Exploring the hidden world of rocks in the Geology Department.

Students extract DNA from strawberries at the School of Biological Sciences.

Making flubber in the chemistry deparment.

Students win the tallest building competition at the School of Architecture and Design.