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No 186 : December 3, 1969

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Down in the Valley

...the Waimata Valley that is, a new school was opened. And it was a great day for the parents and children as it meant there is now much more room for the children to learn their lessons. The building was opened by Mr L. R. Lewis, chairman of the Hawkes Bay Education Board.

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The senior pupils at the school, accompanied by teacher John Heikell, sang God Defend New Zealand to open proceedings. From left, sitting in front, are Noel Lowe, Wendy Watson, Violet Huriwai, June Taingahue, Julie Watson, Gerald Blunt, Christopher White. Standing: Charles Savage, Martin Huriwai, John Lowe, Rodney Tombleson, Mr Heikell, Anne Savage, Joe Huriwai, Wi Taingahue and Mark Watson.

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The new school.

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Others attending the school are, from left, front row: Phillipa Bailie, Rosemary Lowe, Mark Barton, Nicholas Broad. Centre: Rosemary Bailie, Bill Savage, Walter Taingahue, Sally Chrisp, Esther Huriwai, Andrew Wright. Back row: John Huriwai, Nancy Taingahue, Phillipa Wright, Alma Taingahue, Susan Savage and Linda Watson.

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Mr Page presented Mr Heikell with a visitors' book to mark the day.

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