On Monday the 11th of March 2019 at Otaki College
we had the SS Otaki commemoration. At the start of the commemoration we had a karanga Lead by Ms Suega Frost and Whaea Maharata.
Speeches for the people that had passed and details of the SS Otaki were made. Also information on why we celebrate it.
They then handed the wreathes to the those who came to celebrate and who hung them on the stands.
Lastly we had a prayer to thank the people who fought in the war. The band then celebrated with a song.
What I enjoyed the most about the ceremony was the bands moving music during the raising and lowering of the flag.
One thing i learnt at the ceremony was that the SS Otaki
Wasn't based in New Zealand.
