We have all had the experience of having a teacher move on when we are in school. In some cases, we are happy to see them go and in other cases, we would rather they stay.
There are also times when a teacher is so loved by the student body that they are willing to go the extra mile to ensure that they get a proper sendoff. It’s not just a matter of making a memory, but they appreciate what the teacher has done so they do make the memory and they make it epic.
In many cases, a teacher that gets this type of sendoff is somebody who has shaped our world in a very personal way. That they taught us some sort of skill or they helped us through life, either by giving us guidance or by showing us what needs to be done.
This type of teacher exists in every school but if you happen to go to the Palmerston North Boys’ High School in New Zealand, then you are likely familiar with John Adams. He was a guidance counselor at the school who taught for 30 years and during those decades, many students were touched by his teaching.
Originally, he was a substitute science and agricultural studies teacher who came to the school in 1986. He had previously worked as a possum trapper and in forestry, as well as a dairy farmer.
He used those skills to teach his students and to provide them with life lessons that they would carry forever.
In order to give him a proper send-off, the student body gave him a traditional Haka. You see this performed by the All Blacks rugby team before a match opens, but in Maori culture, it can be a way to show respect.
The video of the student body giving him this tribute was caught on video and has gone viral. You can see it for yourself below.
