College Korimako welcome

Waimarino Bulletin, 26 July 1988, Page 7

College Korimako welcome

Representatives from 12 high schools from the Wanganui, Taranaki, Horowhenua and Manawatu regions travelled to Ohakune o n Wednesday, July 20 to take part in the Korimako Regional Speech contests. Ruapehu College hosted the event and gave the 300 visiting students and teachers an

official Maori welcome. A person who is, or was, a good model for present day youth, was the topic for the Junior English, Ta Turi Kara, section. Whina Cooper, Princess Te Puea, Sister Mary Aubert, James Henare and Ngarimu were among those chosen. The topic for the senior English Korimako

was words of wisdom given by the first Maori King Tawhiao in 1858, which translates "There is one eye of the needle in which must pass the red, white and black cotton". These speeches were full of pleas for better Maori-Pakeha relations and for further accepTurn page 14

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College reps sought

From page 7 tance of each othcr's culturcs. The 28 speakcrs displayed a dcep understanding and conviction of their chosen topics, and thcre wcre many comments about the very high standard of the speeches. Ruapehu College studcnts who competed on the day were Maxine George, Awhina Edwards, Mario Mareikura and Mark Akurangi. The official results were: Junior English lst Adrian Pehi (Hato Paora College), 2nd Teresa Kenny (Sacrcd Hcart, Wanganui), 3rd Awhina Edwards (Ruapehu Col- . lcge). Junior Maori lst Edwin Jamcs (St Augustines College), 2nd Ruby Pitiroi (Turakina Maori Girls College),

3rd Toni Hcpi (Sacred Hcart College)., Senior English lst equal Joannc Hardwidge (Waitara High School), PollyAnna Hazclwood (Wanganui High School), Haylcy Tamati (Stratford High School). Senior Maori 1 s t Kieran Simon (Hato Paora), 2nd Maxine George (Ruapehu College), 3rd equal Michael Taiuru (St Augustines), Joanne Grant (Qucen Elizabeth College). Eight judges from Wanganui, Manawatu and the Waimarino wcre chosen for the competitions. Michelle Eades Health Watch Committee The Secretary of the Waimarino Community health Watch Committee, Mrs Diana Mcllwrick has written to Ruapehu College student councillors to ask if pupils would represent the school on the committee. "College representation would benefit the community as it would be easier for students to organise events such as

an AIDS week," commented Mrs Mcllwrick. The Committee, which includes some District Council members, is hoping to organise a Health Expo for March next year and at present are investigating m a t t e r s concerning the region's water supply and Ohakune and Raetihi's provision for better whecl-chair access on the pavements. Keir Whipp Turoa Skifields festival Ski Festival organiser Glynis Helton has asked all the schools in the area and Maungarongo Marae for ideas for a celebration to be held in conjunction with the start of the BP International FIS ski races. Mrs Helton hopes the schools and the community will participate in the parade which will includc a fancy dress with bike decorations, a float from each school. She has asked if the children would sing a chorus during the opening festival with lighted torches.