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Manukorihi students sing to us as part of a formal welcome to their school. Viewed: 413 times.
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I wasn't sure whether photos were okay, so I worked without a flash. Later I found out photos were fine and got permission to share these. Viewed: 360 times.
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Principal John Niwa (with injured foot) sits with his staff during the formal welcome. Viewed: 390 times.
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The school symbol is a heron. Viewed: 319 times.
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These carvings tell the stories of two important Maori figures. Note the tops of their heads are shaped like Mount Taranaki, identifying them with this area. Viewed: 348 times.
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Manukorihi instructor, Pamela, telling the Maori creation story. Viewed: 325 times.
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John Niwa snapped this photo of the early group, plus our escort Donna Willard-Moore and Pamela. Viewed: 332 times.
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Then another teacher snapped one of all of us together. Viewed: 356 times.
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Inside a Manukorihi classroom. Viewed: 316 times.
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The students were studying Plains Indians, so Jessica & Karen answered their questions and give a presentation on the Yavapai tribe. Viewed: 317 times.
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The kids were attentive, but some were tired. It was almost lunch time. Viewed: 312 times.
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Goldfish provided some distraction. Viewed: 437 times.
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Karen and Jessica came to learn Maori flax weaving. Viewed: 362 times.
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Cheryl and Donna with our instructor, Wendy, and a finished flax rose. Viewed: 405 times.
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Jessica works on her second project, a "fly swatter." Viewed: 581 times.
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Karen has fun getting her demo. Viewed: 318 times.
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