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School Re-Union

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The Makaraka School) which will celebrate 80 years of life with a re-union on January 21, 22, and 23, The original school (above, left) is still in good condition, and housed 96 pupils and three teachers at the close of this school year. Present staff

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Miss M. Ellmers, Mr. P. H. Dow, and Miss P. Fitzgerald. Almost the only notable event since the school was opened in 1875 was in 1948, when the buildings were flooded. Celebrations include a picnic, ball, re-union, banquet, and church services.