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The opening ceremony at the new school was performed by the Minister for Education, Mr Algie, seen cutting the ribbon, as he holds a symbolic key presented to him by the contractor for the building, Mr W. Hedley.

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Also present was the Leader of the Opposition, Mr W. Nash, who is seen with the chairman of the Wairoa School Committee, Mr R. E. Shortt (who was also chairman of the Celebrations Committee). Behind the cake which has just been cut, are the oldest girl pupil present, Mrs A. L. Russell, the oldest boy pupil, Mr R. F. Williams (Gisborne), and the youngest present pupil, Rex Donald.

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The old school

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Commander Mullins, who came from Fiji for the occasion, with Mrs S. Cooper at the ball.

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Mr T. B. McDonald, chairman of the H. B. Education Board speaking at the ceremony.

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The new school

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Some of the oldest identities at the celebrations. Left to right they are Mrs Russell, Mr Alf Stevens, Mrs Kent, Mrs Cocksey, Mrs Bell.
Children's sports, a centennial ball, sight seeing trips, a banquet, a concert, and thanksgiving services comprised the celebrations programme.

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The centennial cake, made by Mr Jim Osler, an old pupil, was in the form of a book, and bore a representation of the old school on top.

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Present-day pupils assembled at the opening function.