First day: Oli
Our school year has begun. With refreshed minds, our staff reminds our students and parents of our mission: to inspire, nurture and empower. Each day will begin with an oli (chant) – E ho mai – to grant us knowledge, and a healthy breakfast. E ho mai by...
Staff excursion to Alex Bode’s Wai Ki Kena farm
We feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit with Alex Bode (Wai Ki Kena) last Friday. Hui Malama staff planted kalo on a piece of land he set aside for us.. Our students will be maintaining the kalo throughout the year, and will also assist in...
Staff trip to CWD’s Oma`opio greenhouse
As part of summer training, staff members visited the Community Work Day greenhouse in Oma’opio. Staff members who normally don’t have the chance to visit the site during excursions with our students had the opportunity to experience it first hand. We were...
Staff training with Kahuna Bula Logan
Kahuna Bula Logan came to Hui Malama as a staff mentor. His teachings were about connectedness. There was history of the Hawaiian Islands and how we’re all connected. He also spoke about how we are teachers as well as students. We as teachers need to take the...