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The local community site of Karekare on the west coast
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house in the trees | ||
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a sunny September Sunday in 2002 a number of local families gathered at
school for one of the most actively supported working bees ever seen at
our Lone Kauri Community School. The school roll in September was 18 (just
about the ideal size) yet there were more than 18 families represented at
the working bee. Parents and friends of past families were there, pre-schoolers
and their families intent on enrolling when they are five were there, and
in one case three generations from the same family were represented. And
what was it all for? In typical Lone Kauri fashion the project undertaken
was a tree-hut in the old Rimu tree up by the south-western fence line.
(There are not many urban schools that can boast this sort of facility!)
With more local architects and builders than you could shake a stick at, the project was completed with surprising efficiency and ease! More seriously, particular appreciation must go to Warren O'Hanlon and his trusty first assistant Ezra Clark, and Dean Thompson for the bulk of the skilled construction work. The rest of us can take pride in supplying good cheer and company, an excellent morning tea and lunch (with special thanks to Jenny Taylor), and we even supplied the odd bit of productive labour. October 2002 sees the addition of a fire fighters pole as the project's crowning glory. As always our teacher Bev Thompson was a constant support and inspiration, even if she did suspect that some of us were more impressed with the 'traditional country spread' than the work to be done. by David Munro |
| This site is sponsored by Karekare Residents and Ratepayers Trust (KKRRT), but not all the views expressed in this site are necessarily those of the KKRRT. We welcome brief comments or criticisms about items or issues on this website (email website editor). We reserve the right to edit items for length. Enjoy your visit. Last updated August 1, 2004 . |
