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1947 GOLDEN JUBILEE

Enrolments KIMIHIA SCHOOL
Apr-01 1947 P BIRCH Alys
CELEBRATIONS
Oct-06 1947 P BRAND Richard FUNCTIONS LAST SATURDAY
May-29 1947 S3 DAVID Elsie Gloria

Feb-03 1947 P JOHNSON Mary Naomi The 50th jubilee celebrations of the Kimihia
Jun-23 1947 P LITTLE David Francis School were held last Saturday and proved very
Jun-23 1947 S1 LITTLE Jeanette Elizabeth successful and enjoyable. There was a large gathering
Jun-23 1947 S2 LITTLE Marjorie Grace of old pupils from various parts of the Dominion, and
Feb-03 1947 F1 PRIEST Desmond nearly half of the first-year pupils answered the roll
Feb-04 1947 P PURU Daisy
call.
Feb-03 1947 S4 PURU Hihi Among the gathering were four past teachers of
Nov-10 1947 P PUTERE Leo the school, Mr M. Priestley, of Auckland, the first
Jul-01 1947 P RONGO Ann teacher, now a member of the Auckland Education
Jul-01 1947 P RONGO Thomas Board, Miss I. M. Brown, of Onehunga, Auckland
Jul-07 1947 S2 STIMPSON Glenda Elizabeth (retired), a teacher at the school for 16 years several
Jul-07 1947 S2 STIMPSON William John years ago, Mrs Alec McIntosh, of Huntly (retired), who
Feb-03 1947 S1 TOHE Queenie taught there for several years, and Mr M. J. O’Brien,
Feb-03 1947 P4 TOHE Sarah of Auckland, a recent teacher of the school. The
Feb-03 1947 P WILSON Tangiwai present teacher of the school, Miss A. E. Davies, was
Feb-03 1947 S2 WILSON William also present.
Apologies for absence were received from several
1947 Classes old pupils, and one was received from Mr A. S.
Primer ARANUI Alec Sutherland, M.P. for Hauraki. Eight members of the
Primer ARANUI Tui Dunn family, all old pupils, were present at the
Primer BIRCH Alys celebrations.
Primer BIRCH Mervyn Mr Alf Holland, of Kimihia, an old pupil,
Primer BRAND Richard acted as chairman for the celebrations in the absence of
Primer DAVIDSON Jancy his brother Mr John Holland, also an old pupil, who
Primer JOHNSON Mary had to enter hospital just prior to the celebrations. He is
Primer LITTLE David now out of hospital.
The celebrations opened at 1:30 p.m. with a
Primer MacDONALD Stancy reunion, when those present were afforded a great
Primer PURU Daisy opportunity of renewing old acquaintances. Mr
Primer RONGO Anna
Holland welcomed the visitors.
Primer RONGO Thomas The honour of ringing the school bell was
Primer SAUNDERS Kerrin given to Mr Samuel Dunn, of Pukemiro, the oldest
Primer WILSON Tangiwai pupil present, after which the roll was called by Mr
Std 1 AHU James Priestley, who then addressed the gathering. Mr J.
Std 1 ARANUI Whare McGlynn replied on behalf of the old pupils. The Mayor
Std 1 BIRCH John of Huntly, Mr G. Smith, who had resided at Kimihia
Std 1 DAVIDSON William many years ago, spoke of the early days of the district.
Std 1 JONES Myra Mrs Florence Cole (nee Evans), of Auckland,
Std 1 LITTLE Jeanette the oldest ex-pupil among the women present, was
Std 1 SAUNDERS Ian presented with a shoulder spray by the youngest pupil
Std 1 TOHE Queenie at the school, Alys Birch, of Kimihia. Mrs Priestley, the
Std 1 TOHE Sarah Mayoress, Mrs G. Smith, and Mrs J. T. Holland, the
Std 2 DAVIDSON Valerie oldest resident of the district, were presented with
Std 2 HOLLAND Leslie shoulder sprays by Mrs R. Wilson, of Huntly West,
an old pupil. On behalf of the old pupils, Mrs F. Cole
Std 2 LITTLE Marjorie
presented Mr Priestley with a white silk scarf.
Std 2 SIMMONS Ronald The old pupils were then assembled to
Std 2 STIMPSON Glenda be photographed, after which the gathering adjourned to
Std 2 STIMPSON William a large marquee in the school grounds, where a
Std 2 WILSON William delightful afternoon tea was provided, and the large
Std 3 BIRCH Roger number of children present were also supplied with
Std 3 DAVID Elsie soft drinks, ice cream and apples. The long tables
Std 3 SIMMONS Shirley were beautifully decorated with gold flowers.
Std 4 ARANUI Margaret Mr Holland called upon the Mayor, Mr G.
Std 4 DAVIDSON Jack Smith, to propose the first toast, “The King.” Mr
Std 4 JONES John Charles Dunn, of Wellington, an old pupil, replied
Std 4 PURU Hihi to the toast, “Past Teachers.”
Std 4 PUTERE Polly During the afternoon, Miss L. M. Brown
Std 5 JOHNSON Thomas presented a handsome barometer to the school, and
Std 6 HOLLAND Ronald addressed the gathering. Several of the old pupils
Std 6 PRIEST Desmond contributed £7 towards a clock for the school. Mr
Holland suitably returned thanks.
Teacher: Mr W Parsonage