The schools were from West Auckland Middle school in Glendene, Mt Hobson Middle school (in Remuera - Central Auckland) and South Auckland Middle school in Manurewa.
I'm pleased to announce that she again came 3rd equal in the finals with the winner speaking Te Reo Maori and ending with a resounding Haka! Wow!
I must admit that I definitely wouldn't have had the confidence that she has at her age and even more so to take on such a controversial subject such as abortion which is so emotional for many at the best of times. But I think she handled it maturely and looked at from different perspectives without sounding judgemental.
And she didn't even need or want any extra assistance which may difficult for some to understand but immediately after she was born I was given the strong impression (Holy spirit?) that she would be independent and she has been ever since. She's also strong on social justice as a child and very outspoken about inequalities that she sees in society - the very stance she took on abortion.
So how do we nurture and reward a future leader, possible lawyer/judge, maybe politician (hope not!) but try to reassure when we need to, remind about humility, give constructive criticism even when not heeded and just to love her as she is with a pork and duck plate, on the side, at the new takeout if she wants...
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