I have been privileged to teach at He Puaawai Young Parents’ Centre for the last number of years. I teach Science and Maths to some of the bravest, most resilient humans I have ever met. Much could be said about so many of them, but as they know, if I say too much I may (read “will”) start to cry. It’s not that it is so sad, although there are some things to be sad about , it’s that despite the complications of being a young mum, here they are. Here they stand. I am beyond proud to be associated with them.
This poem is a small token of my feelings towards them over these years.
For those who want to know more about He Puaawai Young Parents’ Centre, see the following:
Lots of Little Fires documentary – 7-minute video
2-hour 2-part documentary shot over 1 year at He Puaawai – you may struggle to watch this if you are not in New Zealand.