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Officially Opened
The new Central School building in Adair Road was officially opened by Education Minister Phil Amos on July 31. All the pupils were there, of course, along with a very gratifying number of parents.
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Members of the Boys High School Maori Club gave a special challenge and haka to Mr Amos.
Barney Tupara placing the dart before Mr Amos.
Young pupils in one of the classrooms stop work as the official.party inspects the new school. With teacher Mrs L. Perano are, from left, the principal Mr L. Johnstone (obscured), Mr Amos and M.P. Trevor Davey.
Mr Johnstone looks on as Mr Amos officially opens the building.
Messrs Johnstone and Amos planting a commemorative tree in the Central School grounds.