Entertainer Pio Terei mixed wit and wisdom in a highly entertaining speech at this morning’s Inaugural Parent-Son Breakfast for Year 9 & 13 students and their families.
Mr Terei, who is also a presenter and spokesperson for The Parenting Place, was introduced to the gathering by Headmaster Patrick Drumm and Head Boy Isaac Munro.
He spoke to both sons and parents about keeping the channels of communication open and trying to understand each other’s perspective. He emphasised that a rich life did not revolve around material possessions.
He also talked about his relationship with his father and his sons, and revealed that he was still dealing with the grief of losing his youngest son Teina to cancer almost two years ago at age 17.
Mr Terei advised the boys that their friends were like elevators: they could either take you up or take you down, so they should be chosen wisely.
At the conclusion of his speech, Mr Terei was presented with a gift by Year 9 student Jack Millar, pictured above with his father Ray Millar and Mr Terei.
