NEW SCHOOL OPENS
EVENT AT NUKUHGU NORTH CHILDREN'S GALA AND SPORTS The opening of the new school at Nukuhou North last Thursday was celebrated with several most enjoyable functions. In the afternoon, sports were held for the. school children, when there was a good attendance of parent's and visitors. The sports were held in Mr Ax ten's paddock adjoining the school grounds. Great credit is due to the teachers, Mr Vant and Mrs Jerram, for the wonderful organising of the afternoon's. entertainment. At the conclusion of the sports, all present enjoyed afternoon tea, which was served in the school by members of Hie social comnlittee and helpers. Suitable presentations were made to the teachers, when Ann Mottram presented Mrs Jerram with a neat box of handkerchiefs from the> scholars and Grace Tuite on behalf of the pupils asked Mr Vant to ac-» cept a shaving outfit in appreciation of what lie had done in arranging such an enjoyable afternqpn. Both recipients thanked the chit* dren for the gifts, which they said were a great surprise and much appreciated by them. The results of the sports are as follows: —- , Races: - 5 years, boys and girls: Michael De Latoiir 1; John Ruff 2: Bob Robinson 3. G years: Owen Ravner 1: Tinky BaAl: 2; Joe Collins 3. 7 years: Trevor S tee re 1; Molly November 2; Merle Robinson 3. 8 years: Ross Jerram 1; lan Macdonald. 2; Michael Ruff 3. 9 years: Jim Black 1: Graeme Seeker 2; David Relia 3. 10 to 12 years: Daisy Black 1; Grace Tuite 2. Tiny Tots: .Stuart Croft 1; Jennifer Miller 2. Potato Race, boys: Robin Seeker 1; Tui Rayner 2; Kiwa November and Graeme Seeker tied 3. Potato Race, girls: Daisy Black 1; Marie Ryan 2; Elsie Robinson 3. Shoe Race, boys: Robin Seeker 1; Kina November 2; Ross Jerram 3. Shoe Race, girls: Grace Tuite 1; Daisy Black 2; Amy Robinson 3. Throwing the Tennis Ball: Robinl Seeker 1; Tui Rayner 2; Frank Ryan3. Girls Apple Race: Daisy Black 1; Grace Tuite 2; Amy Robinson 3. Boy Apple Race: .Jim Black 1; Tui Rayner 2; Kina November 3. Juniors Apple Race: Vonnie Col- 1 lier 1; Merle Robinson 2; Michael Du Latour 3. a
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 69, 4 May 1943, Page 4
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372NEW SCHOOL OPENS Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 69, 4 May 1943, Page 4
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