Gala Fun

A wheelbarrow derby was part of the fun at the annual Elgin School gala held recently. The teams were mixed...the man had to push the woman most of the way, but the woman had to take the handles for the last 30yds.

First, second, and third to come home are pictured above. Left to right they are Mrs Barber and Ralph Whitfield, who were easy winners; Mrs Hindrup and Bill Carrington; and Mrs Clark and Max Cotter.

Mrs Barber also won a prize for cooking.

Winners finished so fast they even blurred this picture!

The field gets away.

A presentation was made to Mr Foster in recognition of his many services to the school.

Mr Norm Fraser, the School Committee chairman, speaking at the official opening. Also present are Mr and Mrs Barker, Mayor and Mayoress; Mr and Mrs Foster; Mr Kennedy (acting headmaster) and Mrs Kennedy.

Here you are, girls! This is John Scott, who won the boy's cooking prize.

Mr Foster, whose activities used to include giving the children rides on the wagon, which is no longer permissible.

Jubilee Next Year. Te Hapara School from the air. The school will celebrate its jubilee next year.

The bran tub was a popular attraction.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 76 : October 6, 1960

Gala Fun