Children at Papamoa School proved flashmobs can be educational today when 600 students showed off their recently-learned poi skills.

Students prepare for their poi flashmob.

The school's first ever ‘Poi Flashmob' took place at 12pm today in front of staff, parents and community members.

Assistant principal Shelley Blakey says the children have been learning the craft of poi during the last five weeks and this was their was of celebrating their achievements.