Meanwhile, my school could barely get people to clap in their own graduations.

Imagine your a foreign exchange student and this is your first day in there.

I can only imagine the sense of pride this teacher must have felt for his students.

0% music 0% artist's 0% vfx 0% direction work 10000000% goosebumps

This teacher must of been f*cking legendary

This teacher retired and went straight into battle.

This is one of the most amazing Haka's I've had the privilege of seeing. I'm speechless. The power, respect and focus is unbelievable to witness. I'm in total awe. Their teacher must have been so very special. Just wonderful.

Not an iphone in sight. Incredible. Deep respect for these students. They clearly value their teacher.

The moment you realize there’s a balcony in the back too

That lad with the microphone must feel like a army general.

If you get this kind of farewell, you know you did a good job. You prepared the boys well enough so they can stand on their own legs. Father skills 10/10.

This Haka wasn't even dedicated to me and i still feel honored to witness it...... I'm actually driven to tears from the pride and love these students showed to their teacher. Thank you so much for posting this!

Teacher: I'll be back in 2 minutes sit quietly Class:

The structural integrity of that entire building was just tested.

I’m a nobody white guy but I’ve watched Hakas for years on KZfaq. Something about the haka I’ve enjoyed for years is the people doing it are obviously New Zealand teams schools or similar cultures. But there’s always people that are clearly not of NZ decent or heritage. Those who don’t look native aren’t in the back or sitting quietly. They’re in it, front line middle line doesn’t matter. Makes me feel like “ hey you’re wearing our uniform/ colors you’re one of us.” Also the way they calmly and quietly sat down. Add an M4 or axe in their hand and my grown as is running as fast as I can. That is probably one of life’s greatest moments for the teacher. Much respect

Honestly brings tears to your eyes. You can feel the energy in that room. Crazy man

Can we take a moment to appreciate the structural integrity of that balcony?

My testosterone increased by 20% just by watching this.

Now that's what I call confidence building activities at school. Must be a great teacher.

Students perform a haka of gratitude to their teachers. You can see from the video how much he was loved. It's a blessing to be admired by such wonderful students.

The amount of testosterone in that room is incredible

The best part is after it’s over and hundreds of high school boys quietly return to their seats.

This... this is what the young men need in the west! Honor, and tradition !

I am a Mexican and I know what a tradition is and this one is just one of the best I have ever seen..😲😭 I am able to feel it to my bones 🦴

This is the highest level of respect you can get from high school boys

My class when we see a different class on a school trip:

Still gives me goosebumps after seeing this over the past few years. What an honor!

As an Ex old boy of PNBHS they are awesome. You want to hear the end of year ones at prizegiving night. That is next level. 1800 odd boys in an echoing arena is even more goosebump causing. Boys used to hate the structure but it also made us responsible and respectful and that when a staff member said jump you did or you would deal with the consequences. You know when you went to the school what the expectations were. Ask alot of the boys in the senior years and we have alot of respect and Mana for the staff. Im about 12 years out of it and I have kept in touch with staff, and even had a job with a board member, and things that I learnt from the school has been with me ever since. I was there under Tim OConnor’s rule who is now Auckland Grammar’s Rector and that is running the same level. You lay out the expectations and the boys follow. PNBHS has a huge proud military history and I think it’s because the military runs similarly to the school also with being home to some of the biggest defence bases helps. Never once since being there have I thought it was a crap place, sure im one who hated school because its not my scene, but the place was definitely a gem. You would never see what happened to David Seymour at Freyberg happen at PNBHS. Weak leadership/discipline grows weak people, strong leadership/discipline builds strong people and minds.

I just can't imagine bullying happening in this kind of environment.

Not a single dude is laughing or smirking, everyone's in the act passionately.

This shows the level of respect and fondness they had for the teacher

Wow these kids look like they’re really passionate about this. Must’ve been a very emotional moment for that teacher.

My Cat accidentally saw me watching this its now a LION

If earth ever had to fight as a species, NZ should lead the warchant.

As a retired public high school teacher, your students are a reflection of their appreciation and time you spent with them! When ever I see my ex students they always thank me for being a teacher who they will never forget about how much they learned , and the fun they had! Aloha from westside Oahu MK Fine arts teacher 30+ years!

There is something so moving and powerful everytime someone peforms a haka Like you just feel it too

Imagine this school having a school fight This school: *does haka before the fight* The other school: Understandable, have a great day

Nobody: The class above yours while your having an exam:

I don’t understand this dance form. But I get tears by watching these many students giving the utmost respect to their teacher. He must be so special.

I have lived in New Zealand for most of my life and I have to say that Māori culture and people are the most unique in the world.

If this happened in a British school someone would have phoned the police.

And they all casually sit the chair like nothing happened

Big lad in the front is the star of the show. Kid really put his heart into it.

THAT is a POWERFUL show of respect for this gentleman - SUPERB!

When you take three vitamins instead of the recommended two

Teacher: "I'm going to leave for two minutes so stay calm" My class:

This is truly the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Strength, dignity, and humility all in one. Very powerful.

Dude I would CRYYYYY if people did something like this for me.

That guy must’ve been one hell of a teacher if high school boys are showing this much respect towards him

Imagine seeing a bunch of 6ft grown men on the other side of the battle field doing this dance

What a send off for teacher that is obviously loved. Better than a box of chocolates and a farewell card

There's nothing more uplifting at seeing so many show unfailing respect to their mentor, and teacher. High praise indeed.

Imagine living in a country where students take pride in the national culture and traditions.

Anyone notice the kid who is literally 7 foot, dudes towering over everyone

I'm impressed how every last one of them memorized the movements to a tee to give a passionate farewell in honor of their teacher.

I am a man from Germany. Many thousands of miles away. My culture is completely different. But I understood one thing... If someone has earned that much respect, they must have been an incredibly good person, a great role model and an incredibly good teacher. My great respect to everyone who gave him this honor and my greatest respect to the teacher.

Blonde kid in the left hand corner: This feels weird but I'll join in because I respect my teacher and my classmates. Chubby kid in front row: IMMA GO TO WAR FOR YOU!

If my retirement party isn’t like this, I’m not going.

I never fail to get a lump in my throat when I see these Haka's performed in honour of people ..

I like that none of them is laughing. They're all serious about that teacher. Edit : i didn't mean to offend this culture in any kind of way.

Imagine if morning assembly was like this. I'd be there every morning getting hyped and inspired.

I hope this isn’t disrespectful but my dream is to learn this in a group like this. It’s such a respectful and powerful gesture, I’d love to show respect like this one day

How impressive and respectful this is. It went straight through my soul. AWESOME and lots and lots of GOODEBUMPS.

How to give a proper farewell to a teacher Google: Give flowers and share the best moments with the teacher Bing:

I love how they’re all so into it. Not a single one is embarrassed or acting like they’re too cool for it.

A few years ago I was invited to witness haka in New Zealand. The energy in the room was astounding! It was a very powerful ceremony.

Imagine transferring to this school on this day and just witnessing this

Imagine how much power the teacher was feeling as he watched a sea of people doing this for him

I remember crying when I first watched this video. I was and still am amazed by the immense power in the message they convey to that teacher. This is one of the highest forms of honor I ever saw someone give someone else.

One of if not the best huka's I have ever seen. Heart felt emotion on all their faces. Respect!!!!

What sticks with me most is how everyone is participating, no one is laughing or pointing. It’s all taken very seriously. Even the ones all the way in the very back are doing it.

Girls locker room: OMG I think Zach likes you Boys locker room:

That is the most powerful haka ever recorded...!+! +! +!...!+!+!+!... Convince me that I'm wrong!!!

All kids of this age need this kind of thing it’s fucking awesome

When they finished, the teacher looked at them like "Hmm. Acceptable."

Well that's one dedicated fanbase.

This is just incredible, honestly wish my school had been more like this

Absolutely amazing. A a french guy, I would love to see that pride and respect in my people's eyes...

I love how they all calmly go back to sitting after literally summoning ancestral spirits

The man who wearing the suit looks like he will eat his enemy alive

I wish my school was this

as a man you feel what they feel straight as you watch it , you feel the real man in you responding to it automatically

This is what happens when children are taught respect, morals, enlightened, empowered...

Not the recommended we deserved, but the recommended we needed

What respect for that retiring Master. Absolutely brilliant.

They raise their men strong and respectful in these schools, highly doubtful you could get an American High School to do this.

Her: Hes probably out cheating Me and the boys:

Could take over a whole country just with these lads

For many of them I imagine this to be one of the most thrilling and adrenaline inducing experience of their lives!!

Girls changing room: I think Jeff likes me Boys changing room:

Its so refreshing to see a room of people so passionate about their history

The feeling that you are leaving the state in the hands of such brave and healthy guys must be priceless.

Love this. The commitment by the boys and particularly the leader, is great to see. I imagine the teacher will treasure this memory for the rest of his days

If aliens ever invade, this should be our war dance as a species

So distracted by the dudes up front, didn't even notice how deep this crowd goes back. There's a whole balcony back there too

Such an Honor and Respect, a moving moment in one's life.

Oh lord I’m in tears and adrenaline…. Amazing

These aren't kids these are spirits of warriors passed down from generation to generation.

I can only imagine how terrifying an army of men doing this would have been back in the day!! Such a powerful tradition ❤️

He was probably the best dam teacher they ever had