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No 26 : August 23, 1956

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Planting An Idea

The idea of Arbor Day started to grow in Nebraska, U.S.A., in 1872. From that small beginning has emerged the custom which is now part of the N. Z. way of life.

Teachers of Te Hapara and other Gisborne schools are playing their part in cultivating the Arbor Day idea in young minds.

Extensive planting at Te Hapara School this month was linked with special projects about trees.

Old pines which had become untidy were replaced by over 80 more suitable trees.

Under the supervision of the city gardener, Mr T. R. Andrew, teachers and children joined in the ceremony.

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The headmaster, Mr P. Williams, watches Mr Andrew prepare a tree for planting. The boys are Dennis Francois (left), George Ngaira, and Graham McColl.

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The pupils watch as Murray Beets and Noel Bernstein, (with spade) set a young tree in place.

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Mr G. R. Vigis, senior assistant master, prepares tree bed

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Are pupil's drawings of tree planting. Sketches like these help children to remember importance of event.

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