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More than a school fair By Maxence Jaillet The beat of the south coast community could be sensed at the Houghton Valley School fair last Saturday. Hundreds of relaxed and enthusiastic visitors came down to the school field to enjoy games and activities such as pony
rides, a bouncy castle and the entertaining soccer goal shoot. On the top court, amongst food stalls and live music, the public were invited to visit all classrooms where they could bet on the silent auction, buy second-hand clothes or have their hands tattooed with henna. Karen Parr, co-organizer of
GONE FISHING: Children at the Houghton Valley School fair have a go at fishing. PHOTO CREDIT: Chris Taylor
the fair with Katy Macleod, thinks that with the support of more than 90 sponsors; the contribution of the community garden; and lots of families involved, the fair was a real success. “The spirit of the fair just enhanced the fact that is a special school in a special environment,” she says. “I think that the community, the parents and the children could feel it.” Karen Leeman had been at the fair a couple of times before her child entered school and this year she got involved with selling cakes. “Everybody must have baked something, the room was full of cake, and everything sold out,” she says. For principal Raewyn Watson, pupils’ involvement was important. She says that after making all sort of crafts like wind mills or necklaces, kids feel that they belong to this event, that it is their fair. This year, funds were raised towards the purchase of new computers and other classroom equipment to support the school curriculum.
Swing removed after fall
Time for some healing
The Mount Victoria Swing has been removed after a tourist fell and seriously injured herself last week. The swing, in Charles Plimmer Park, has been the site of a number of falls. The woman in her mid-20s was in serious condition in intensive care last week.
All Saints church in Hataitai will be hosting a special healing service with internationally respected healer Father John Rea. There will be a time of worship and teaching, and then Father John and his ministry team will pray for anyone who wishes it.
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GOOD FUN: A live band perform on Crawford Green to celebrate Miramar Playcentre’s 30th anniversary.
Playcentre celebrates 30 years Keeping the doors open for the past 30 years was celebrated by the Miramar Playcentre at a recent family fun day. The centre was able to hold the day
after being given a $3,000 grant from Wellington City Council. A barbeque, live band, tug-of-war and pony rides on Crawford Green were all part of the fun.
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