_{Na Pumehana Silva me Melelani Spencer}

Kumu Pumehana Silva, sister of IPA kumu Momi Kuahiwinui, and her colleague, kumu Melelani Spencer, created a special oli for Island Pacific Academy. In the words of the oli they incorporated the traditional roots of the Honouliuli ahupuaa of which Kapolei is a part, and reflected the core values of generosity and kindness that are foundational to the school.

The oli was introduced by Silva, Spencer and Kuahiwinui at an assembly in fall 2007, and students learned to chant it during that school year, culminating in its first use by the whole school together in IPA’s May Day celebration the following spring. It is now used to open assemblies and other events at the school on a regular basis.

Kilo ka maka i uka i kai
I Honouliuli a puni ē
He nilu ka ikena, Ka māamaama
Ua ao ē
E hookele i ke ala imi naauao
E hookele i mua me ka haaheo
Me ke aloha, ka hōihi
Ka lokomaikai, Ka mahalo ē
I ola mau
No nā kau a kau
A pae aku

English Translation:

Look to the uplands and to the sea
and all around Honouliuli.
It is an admirable view.
In the enlightenment of this time
we will navigate the path of
seeking knowledge.
We will move forward with pride,
love, respect,
generosity, and with gratitude,
so that life continues