On 11 September 2008 during Adult Learners' Week we had one of our more unusual events to launch our very own poetry anthology, One Hundred Haiku.

This was the culmination of a poupou-wide project which brought students, tutors and staff together to produce an anthology of 100 short poems. The beautiful hand-bound books were launched at a gala evening in the courtyard outside our offices by local MP Clare Curran. The Japanese Ambassador sent a message of support, and tutors and students read some of their haiku. The courtyard was decorated with paper lanterns, haiku mobiles and brightly-coloured banners, some of which later became permanent decorations for our offices. The catering was lavish, and vast quantities of sushi were consumed!