This statement was made at the start of the year to the Year 12 Services Academy Students. The Services Academy Graduation Parade which was held last weekend at Kelston Boys High School brought a sense of truth to those words. 120 other Services Academy Students from 15 North Island Schools joined Waitākere College to celebrate the end of the Service Academy Year. It was also a time to celebrate the individual achievements. The Top Student Award and Peers Choice Award were presented to Jaedyne Mayion and Minvie Villoria respectively.

Kia Kaha, kia māia, kia Manawatu.  

Be strong, be brave, be steadfast.