Haumāna (students) practice their hula movements for the play, entitled, "Mälama Honua," (to care for our Island Earth). The play celebrated the creation of the Polynesian Voyaging Society and its famous voyaging canoe, Hōkūleʻa.

KSK Elementary School music teacher Lynell Bright rehearses one of the musical numbers with the students.

Teacher Mara Bacon gives the students stage directions in one of the last rehearsals leading up to the opening performance of the play,

Back stage, the students get their props organized.

Students greet and pass out programs to the audience at the entrance to Princess Ruth Keʻelikölani Auditorium.

The big opening musical number features the entire fifth grade. This year’s play tells the story of the Hōkūleʻa and her important role in Hawaiian culture.

The students give an enthusiastic performance as weeks of rehearsal finally come to fruition.

The Hōkūleʻa and her voyages around the Pacific are recounted in the play. Her current voyage around the world to spread the message of caring for the Earth through practicing sustainability is her most ambitious project.

Important individuals such as navigator Nainoa Thompson are held up as examples of role models for young people.

In one of the scenes, the use of technology is shown as one of the tools used by the crew of the Hōkūleʻa to communicate with students as they voyage around the world.

After the play is over, the fifth graders meet the audience outside the auditorium.

KS Chief Executive Officer Jack Wong congratulates the cast on their performance.