Manakau School 125th Jubilee 2013 and Dedication Ceremony at the completion of the Jubilee

7/3/2013 The committee has been very busy. The proramme has been organised, and dates verified.

Below is the information for registering, costs involved etc. and details of the programme and functions.

The weekend 21st & 22cnd June 2013 has come and gone, the Jubilee celebrations were held and what a
huge success they were.
More than one hundred pupils attended the functions, it was just one huge enjoyable and successful week
end.
To follow during the next few weeks, approx. two hundred photos of the pupils and functions that
happened during the jubilee will be posted on this site.

The date is now Tuesday 22 cnd October 2013 and the school held a dedication ceromony, to celebrate
the donation of a beautiful ceramic and wooden Totem Pole at the entrance way to the school. There was
a good turnout of past and present pupils and parents at the cermony. Information and photographs taken
at the ceremony are shown at the end of this site.

THIS IS WHAT HAPPEND DURING THE WEEKEND

Friday, the weather was atrocious, there having been a storm over most of New Zealand, heavy snow falls
and rain over most of the South Island and central North Island. Some saying it was as bad as the Wahine
storm on
10 April 1968. Friday 9a.m.

The Committee, comprising of Lorraine McLeavey (Williams), Nan Sterne (Swainson), Pauline Masters (Bryant),
Matt Fogden, Penny Bertelsen (Bregmen), Henry Phillips, Juliana Mansveldt Chairperson BOT and Katie Woodruffe
Chairperson PTFA, arrived to set up the hall, arrange the seating and tables, and put up decorations, flowers ectera.

Due to the inclement weather it was decided to have all
the functions at the hall and not split between the hall and
school, which was very successful.
Equipment was moved from the school and set up in
the hall, after much hard work, the hall looked a treat and
ready for registrations and meet and greet starting at 3.30
pm. People started arriving to register, during the afternoon
snacks, finger food, drinks, coffee and tea was served.
Pupils mixed around, reminiscing and had a great time.
Formalities completed around 9.30pm.

Saturday 10am.

The Committee was back at the hall and due to the
inclement weather, set up to have all the formalities in the
Hall. Many people arriving after lunch, in readiness to start
the afternoon programme. Lots of excited ex pupils and
parents standing around reminiscing and meeting their old school friends, having a great time.
During the week end a big TV screen was installed, and a slide show was running the whole time, showing more than
two hundred photos from 1888 to 2013 past and present pupils. This proved very popular. Also, many catalogues of photos
and newspaper clippings were viewed and read. Unfortunately a lot of photos are missing names so ex pupils were asked
to help identify the unnamed pupils. Also some class photos are missing also. The Manakau School PTFA provided a
beautifully presented, scrumptious home baked afternoon tea for everyone. The chatter and noise level had to be heard
to be believed.
The program for the afternoon, was a Welcome to all, especially, the Hon. Nathan Guy, MOP for Otaki, Minister of Primary
Industries and his Family, who then said a few words.
The present day pupils sang the national anthem with great pride. Pauline Masters spoke about the school and history
of Manakau. Then introduced the guest speaker, Principal Paddy Sannazzaro. He spoke of the success and going forward
for the school.
The cutting of the cake, was performed by Mrs. Trix Bryant (Hazlitt) and Mrs. Della Mather ( nee Mark) the two oldest ex
pupils and Zarnia Watson, youngest Pupil, and Nathan Guy.
Then the children entertained with more singing. There were the decade photos, the first
being 1030 - 1940, the photographer, Athol Corbett was kept busy controlling everyone.
Approximately at 3.30 pm a 53 seater bus arrivedand took ex pupils for a tour of Manakau
village and District which was hosted by John Page who gave a brief history
of the District, which was enjoyed by all.

5.30 - 6.30

The start of the Happy hour, by this time most of the people had arrived or stayed on for the evening Dinner and
once again the hall was a buzz again with everyone still reminiscing.
6.30 pm onwards. Bobby Miratana gave a karakia which was followed by an informal dinner, served by Raewyn's Catering
from Levin, which was absolutely brilliant with plenty of food and variety to suit everyone's needs. During the evening music
was provided by Mr. Tip Tekira from Levin who played appropriate music for the times, adding to the delight of the crowd.

In between courses Mr. Tong Young, (being from one of the earliest Chinese families to settle in Manakau), gave a very
interesting story of his life in the1930's.
Rangi Ransfield, Priscilla Langtry (Haigh) and Phillipa Martin (Gordon), told funny incidents that had happened in their
childhood years in Manakau.
It was a wonderful day which went far too quickly. A great week end that was had by all. Sunday morning the Committee
met at the Hall and cleaned up and put everything back where it belonged.
There has been lots of phone calls, emails and letters of appreciation of the weekend, which makes all the hard work
worthwhile.

At the completion of the 125 th Jubilee celebrations reporter Margaret Andrews of The Otaki Mail published this report.

ManakauSchool celebrated its 125th Jubilee last weekend; 125 years lo the clay since it first opened its door onJune 21 1888.The two day event
began with nibbles and natter, meeting up with other former pupils and staff on Friday afternoon and into the evening. The big day was Saturday.
The afternoon began with the formal session of speeches, photographs and cutting the jubilee cake, iced in bright green, singing by the present
day pupils and bus tours around the Manakau area after a sumptuous afternoon tea, the tea was served in bone china cups and saucers. The day
concluded with an informal dinner back at the Manakau Hall.

Jubilee organiser and former pupil, Pauline Masters gave a brief history of early Manakau, from the first land sales in 1885 and the beginning of
the village, the first post office opening in 1887 and the school opening, at the home of the Whiley family in North Manakau Road in 1888. Among
the pupils from the 1930's were Trix Bryant aged 92 who came from Masterton and Della Mather 91, from Ohau. It was their task to cut the birthday
cake assisted by youngest present pupil, five year old Zarnia Watson and Otaki Member of Parliament, Nathan Guy. "For most of you or all of you,
you're coming home to celebrate our 125th birthday," principal and guest speaker, Paddy Sannazzaro said.
He spoke of the Education Department making Otaki Collegea Form One to Six/ seven school in 1971 and how Manakau's roll subsequently
decreased. Over the years the roll fluctuated up and down, he said. "During 1983-84 I taught here as a young teacher and came back as principal
in 2008.
At that time there were rumors of Manakau School closing, so I made a commitment with new teacher, Mel West to give the school four
years, to make the school a fun place to be, we even allowed tree climbing!"
High expectations were set for all pupils and those expectations were achieved.This year they have recapitated the year seven - standard five/form
one class and will retain them next year as the first year eight/form two class in 42 years."With the ever changing education environment we believe
ManakauSchoolwill be here for the next 125 years!" he said.

The children opened the afternoon's programme singing the National Anthem and later gave a rendition of a current school song, Move Down the
Bus. Although 110 people had registered for the weekend, several were unable to make with the stormy weather and others turned up instead, 100
were booked in for dinner on Saturday night. Mr' Guy congratulated the school on its amazing progress over the last five years. "In my view you have
turned the school around in about five years. There were about 30 children when you came, now there are over 80," he said.

In the lead up to the jubilee, the pupils have been creating a memorial pillar too many of the former pupils. The stones and bricks used in the
plinth came from the original school site inNorth Manakau Road.
The Manakau school as it is in the year 2013

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The opening official opening of the Manakau School 125 th Jubilee 21st june 2013
The opening speech given by Mrs Pauline Masters ( nee Bryant )

We would like to extend to you all a very big welcome to the 125^th Manakau School Jubilee, the oldest school in the
Horowhenua - especially those who have travelled, we have three ex pupils from Australia, welcome home - what an
honour to have you here.

We are privileged, also, to have in our presence the Hon
Nathan Guy MOP for Otaki, Minister of Primary Industries,
who is going to say a few words and help with the cutting
of the cake. Some of you would ask "why have a Jubilee in
the middle of winter?" Well yesterday the 21^st June 1888
was the first day of school in the Whiley Homestead, 2^nd
houseon the right up NorthRoad. Manakau came into
existence when Te Rauparaha migrated from Kawhia to
occupy this part of the country. The name was given
because the original inhabitants fled before he arrived and
crossed the Waikawa River. It is the only place on record
that he named personally on this Coast. Mana means power
and Kau means a crossing or ford. Would you believe in
1840 the Waikawa and Ohau Rivers were one and the mouth
was at Manakau Beach now known as Waikawa Beach, (Waikawa means "bitter water") but in 1840 there was a massive
earthquake and the 2 rivers were divided which caused the disappearance of the Manga Pirau Lake, but Papaitonga
Lake remained .

It is amazing when there is an incident in Manakau, the media reference is "so many kilometers north of Otaki" or"
south of Levin".
Our thoughts and appreciation must be remembered for the early settlers, namely the Bevan, Atkins and Staples
families who purchased native land here in 1885. A year later the Manawatu Railway Company sold sections of land ranging
from 1 1/4 -10 3/4 acres - this was the beginning of Manakau. In 1887 the Post Office opened.

During these 125years the Manakau people have celebrated the Manakau School with much pride and passion, a Golden
Jubilee, 1938, Diamond Jubilee, 1948, 75^th Jubilee, 1963,90^th Jubilee, 1978, Centenary 1988, 121^st Jubilee 2009 and now
125^th years.
What a record. There are several ex pupils here today who have attended many of these with great pride, including two
ladies here today who are in their nineties, Trix Bryant (Hazlitt) and Della Mather (Mark), we thank you for making the effort
to come out in the cold to help us celebrate, this wonderful occasion, we will ask you shortly to help with the cutting of the
cake with the youngest pupil of the school, Zarnia Watson and Nathan.
Today we are very proud of our heritage and to present to you all, a wonderful school, which is as modern and up to date
with the latest technology, but still retains its lovely country atmosphere, thanks to the dedicated teachers and staff headed
by Principal, Paddy Sannazzaro.

Feel free to have a wander around and see all the great work the pupils have done. In dedicating
this week end the Pupils and Staff have spent a lot of time and effort to mount the names of the first
pupils and present day pupils on the bollards just inside the gates. This is a wonderful tribute for
the tremendous efforts of our predecessors, who had the drive, guts and initative to develop the
school, churches, hall etc. or as we say to day the "infrastructure." The stones and bricks are of
significance as they come from the school and the original School up North Road, the Jubilee
Committee is going to get a plaque and set in one of the stones in remembrance of you all. A
dedication ceremony is planned for a later date.
A big thanks to the Committee, comprising, Lorraine McLeavey, Nan Sterne, Penny Bertelsen,
Matt Fogden, Henry Phillips, Principal, Paddy Sannazzaro, Chairperson of the BOT, Juliana
Mansveld, and Chairperson of the PTA, Katie Woodruffe, for all their hard work in helping
organizing this event.

Secondly to Paddy and his Staff, Pupils and Parents for being so involved in such a special
occasion.

Below are most of the photos taken on Friday 21 st June 2013

by henryphillips 1 Pauline Bryant, 2 Hon Nathan Guy, 3 Paddy Sannazzro	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Manakau School 125 th Jubilee birthday
Hon. Nathan Guy , Oldest two pupils Della Mather & Trix Bryant, with youngest pupil Zarina Watson, about to cut the birthday cake. by henryphillips 1 Nathan Guy, 2 Della Mather, 3 Trix Bryant, red coat Pauline Bryant	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Members enjoying the childrens singing at the opening ceremony.
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee The school children entertaining the members at the jubilee	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips The committee had the Hall looking emaculate ready for the week end functions
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Ann Parata enjoying the jubilee	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Anthony ( Tony ) Drake enjoying the jubilee
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Bill Miles and Bryan Bregmen	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Bill Miles
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips David Keeling & Gay Keeling	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Dick and Lorna Ransfield
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Donna McArley, Gillian Haigh, Jennifer Horn	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Dot and Bing Page
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Elizabeth ( Horn ) and Bryan Osborne	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Genna and Donna McArley
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Helen and Lesly Staples	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Henry and Glenise Neilsen
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Hugh Campbell	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips John Martin
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Kevin and Jennifer Smith ( Haigh )	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Lorraine Williams and Manu Parata
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Louis Brown	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Loyce Bregmen Penny Bregmen
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips David Goode	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Mrs. Trix Bryant
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Owen Cornelius	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Paul Smith
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Richard and Joyce Prankherd	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Richard and Lavinia Robinson
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Susan Jenkins	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Henry phillips, 2 Lorraine Williams, 3 Penny Bregmen, 4 Pauline Bryant, 5 Nan Sterne, 6 Ken Sterne, 7 Matt Fogden, 8 Paddy Sannazzaro , 9 Juliana Mansvelt

Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Trix Bryant 2 Lindsay Robinson 3 Richard robinson 4 Ann Robinson 5 Rangi Ransfield	by henryphillips Manakau School 125 th Jubilee 2 Lindsay Robinson 3 Richard Robinson
by henryphillips Manakau School 125 th Jubilee Peter Fenwick Miriam Fenwick David Staples	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Jocelyn ( Mather ) Ward Della ( Mark ) Mather
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Elaine Miles Alison Miles	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Henry Phillips Peter Fenwick
by henryphillips 1 Helen Staples 2 Lesley Staples 3 Orlanda Phillips 4 Peter Fenwick	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Ron Jensen 2 Tong Young
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Members socialiing in the hall	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee Members socialiing in the hall
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Tip Tekira ( Music Man ) 2 Bobby Miritana	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 John Martin 2 Dolly Miritana 3 Bobby Miritana
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Gary Phillips 2 Helen Staples 3 Loyce Bregmen 4 Owen Cornelius 5 Bryan Bregmen 6 Viv Long 7 Rita long	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Rita long 2 Viv long 3 Orlanda Phillips 4 Lesly Staples 5 Helen Staples 6 Tong Young 7 Gary Phillips 8 Loyce Bregmen
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Alan Jones 2 Penny Bregmen 3 Owen Cornelius 4 Bryan Bregmen 5 Loyce Bregmen 6 Tong Young 7 Gary Phillips	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Rangi Ransfield 2 Gillian Haigh 3 Ann Candy 4 5 Lindsay Robinson 6 Bing Page 7 Dot Page 8 Mark Sciascia
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Sylvia Rutherford 2 3 Christine Connor 4 Weston Windley	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Rita Long 2 Viv Long 3 Sylvia Rutherford 4 5 Weston Windley 6
byhenryphillips 1 Owen Cornelius 2 Bryan Bregmen 3 Loyce Bregmen 4 Tong Young 5 Gary Phillips 6	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Christine Connor 2 Weston Windley 3 Rita long
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 2 3 Susan Jenkins 4	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 2 Jennifer Horn 3 4 Louis Brown 5 6
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 2 3 4 Juliana Mansvelt	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 2 Juliana Mansvelt 3 4 5 Paddy Sannazzaro 6
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 2 3 Donna McArley 4 5 6 Gay Keeling 7 David Keeling 8	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Ken Sterne 2 Lorraine McLeavy ( Williams ) 3 Matt Fogden 4 Pauline Marsters ( Bryant) 5 Venna Seymour ( Williams ) 6 Brian Semour
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 2 3 Pauline Bryant 4 Venna Williams 5 Brian Seymour 6	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Bill Miles 2 Elaine Miles 3 Alison Miles 4 Beth Miles
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Lyndsay Robinson 2 3 Ann Robinson 4 Gillian Haigh 5 Mark Sciascia 6 David Goode	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Alan Jones 2 Elaine Miles 3 Alison Miles 4 Beth Miles 5 6	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Bryan Bregmen 2 Loyce Bregmen 3 Tong Young 4 Gary Phillips 5 Loma Jones (Phillips) 6 Alan Jones
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Bryan Bregmen 2 Loyce Bregmen 3 Tong Young 4 Gary Phillips 5 Loama Phillips 6 Alan Jones	by henryphillips 1 Tong Young 2 Bobby Miritana
Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Philipa Martin ( Gordon 2 Pauline Bryant 3 Dolly Miritana 4 Bobby Miritana	Manakau School 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Pauline Bryant 2 Pricilla Langtry ( Haigh ) 3 Bobby Miritana 4
The Manakau School 125 th Jubilee official Photographer by henryphillips 1 Laura Wedlock 2 Debbie Whitt 3 Athol Corbett	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Dot Page 2 David Keeling 3 Gay Keeling 4 Bing Page
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Nan Sterne ( Swainson ) 2 Bill Miles	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 2 Donna McArley	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Penny Bregman 2 Gary phillips 3 Loyce Bregmen
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Kevin Smith 2 Jennifer Smith ( Haigh) 3 Genna McArley	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Lois Brown 2 Lorraine Williams 3 Nan Swainson
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Lorraine Mcleavy ( Williams) 2 Nan Sterne ( Swainson )	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Louis Brown 2 Ann Robinson 3 Gillian Haigh 4 Jennifer Horn 5 6
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 2 Bill Miles	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 John Martin 2 Nan Sterne
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Ann Parata 2 Pauline Bryant 3 Loyce Bregmen
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Mr. Tong Young really enjoying the Jubilee	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips Principal Paddy Sannazzaro speaking at the opening ceremony.
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee byhenryphillips Paddy Sannazzaro Manakau School Principal
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Bryan Bregmen 2 Loyce Bregmen	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Nathan Guy 2 Della Mather 3 Trix Bryant 4 Zania Watson
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Alan Jones 2 Keith McLeavey 3 Gary Phillips 4 Owen Cornelius	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Penny Bregmen 2 Lorraine Williams 3 Nan Sterne 4 Ken Sterne
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Paddy Sannazzaro 2 Matt Fogden	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 2 Susan Jenkins
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Ann Parata 2 3 Manau Parata	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Orlanda Phillips 2 Henry Phillips
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Gary Phillips 2 Loama Phillips 3 Alan Jones	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Venna Williams 2 Brian Seymour 3 Pauline Bryant
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 2 Lorraine Williams	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Beth Miles 2 Keith McLeavey
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee 1 Peter Fenwick 2 Miriam Fenwick 3 David Staples 4 Helen Staples by henryphillips	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee 1 Mark Sciascia 2 by henryphillips
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Ann Robinson 2 Gillian Sciascia ( Haigh )	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee by henryphillips 1 Jennifer Haigh 2 Ann Robinson 3 Gillian Haigh 4 Prescilla Haigh
Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee Manakau Hotel Bar Staff helping during the evening Lorraine Caysie	Manakau Shool 125 th Jubilee Raewyns Catering Staff by henryphillips 1 Andrea Atutahi 2 Kevi Gardiner 3 Racheal Godman 4 Narnia Williams

1 Ron Jensen 2 Viv Long 3 Elaine Miles 4 Elizabeth Horn 5 6 Bill Miles 7 Ton Young 8 Sylvia Rutherford 9 Weston Windley 10 Della Mather 11 Trix Bryant 12 Pam Scott

1 Owen Cornelius 2 Anthony ( Tony ) Drake 3 Bryan Bregmen 4 Elizabeth Horn 5 Dick Ransfield 6 Beth Miles 7 Henry Neilsen 8 Gary Phillips 9 Henry Phillips 10 Ron Jensen 11 Loama Phillips 12 Joycelyn Mather 13 Elaine Miles 14 Loyce Bregmen 15 Penny Bregmen 16 Venna Williams

Manakau School 125th Jubilee 2013 Era School photo 1 2 David Goode 3 John Martin 4 5 Phillipa Gordon 6 Rangi Ransfield 7 Max Jensen 8 Leslie Bryant 9 Hugh Campbell 10 Manu Parata 11 Richard Robinson 12 13 14 15 Helen Staples 16 Lesly Staples 17 Louis Brown 18 19 Beth Miles 20 Priscilla Haigh 21 Ann Parata 22 23 24 Lindsay Robinson 25 26 Loama Phillips 27 Joyceln Mather 28 Pauline Bryant 29 30 Penny Bregmen 31 Venna Williams 32

Manakau School 125th Jubilee 2013 Era School photo 1 Richard Robinson 2 Lindsay Robinson 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Peter Fenwick 10 11 12 13 Manu Parata 14 Gillian Haigh 15 Ann Robinson 16 Helen Staples 17 Phillipa Gordon 18 Jennifer Haigh 19 Priscilla Haigh 19A Jennifer Horn 20 Hugh Campbell 21 22 23 24 Ann Parata 25 26 Joyce Prankherd 27 Lesly Staples 28 Donna McArley

Manakau School 125th Jubilee 2013 Era School photo Max Jensen 2 Nan Swainson 3 Lorraine Williams 4 Venna Williams 5 6 7 Pauline Bryant 8 Ron Jensen 9 Donna McArley 1 David Staples 2 3 Owen Cornelius 4 Kevin Smith 5 Paul Smith 6 7 Helen Staples 8 Pam Scott 9 Lesly Staples 10 Leslie Bryant

Manakau School 125th Jubilee 2013 Era School photo Manakau School 125th Jubilee 2013 Era School photo 1 Lindsay Robinson 2 Richard Robinson 3 1 2 4 5 trix Bryant 6 Ann Robinson 3 Matt Fogden 4 Susan Jenkins 5

This is the report printed in The Otaki Mail News Paper dated 26th June 2013, the report and photograph By MARGARET ANDREWS_____________ ManakauSchoolcelebrated its 125th Jubilee last weekend, 125 years lo the clay since it first opened its door onJune 21 1888. The two day event began with nibbles and natter, meeting up with other former pupils and skill'on I'Yiday afternoon and into the evening. The big day was Saturday. The afternoon began with the formal session of speeches, photographs and cutting the jubilee cake, iced in bright green, singing by the present day pupils and bus tours around the Manakau area after a sumptuous afternoon tea, the tea was served in bone china cups and saucers. The day concluded with an informal dinner back at the Manakau Hall. Jubilee organiser and former pupil, Pauline Masters gave a brief history of early Manakau, from the first land sales in 1885 and the beginning of the village, the first post office opening in 1887 and the school opening, at the home of the Whiley family in North Manakau Roadin 1888. Among the pupils from the 1930's were Trix Bryant aged 92 who came from Masterton and Delia Mather 91, from Ohau. It was their task to cut the birthday cake assisted by youngest present pupil, five year old Zarnia Watson and Otaki Member of Parliament, Nathan Guy. "For most of you or all of you, you're coining home to celebrate our 125th birthday," principal and guest speaker, Paddy Sanezzaro said. He spoke of the Education Department makingOtakiCollegea Form One to Six/ seven school in 1971 and how Manakau's roll subsequently decreased. Over the years the roll fluctuated up and down, he said. "During 1983-84 I taught here as a young teacher and came back as principal in 2008. At that time there were rumours of Manakau School closing, so I made a commitment with new teacher, Mel West to give the school four years, to make the school a fun place to be, we even allowed tree climbing!" High expectations were set for all pupils and those expectations were achieved. This year they have recapitated the year seven - standard five/form one class and will retain them next year as the first year eight/form two class in 42 years. "With the ever changing education environment we believe Manakau School will be here for the next 125 years!" he said. The children opened the afternoon's programme singing the National Anthem and later gave a rendition of a current school song, Move Down the Bus. Although 110 people had registered for the weekend, several were unable to make with the stormy weather and others turned up instead, 100 were booked in for dinner on Saturday night. Mr' Guy congratulated the school on its amazing progress over the last five years. "In my view you have turned the school around in about five years. There were about 30 children when you came, now there are over 80," he said. In the lead up to the jubilee, the pupils have been creating a memorial pillar to many of the former pupils. The stones and bricks used in the plinth came from the original school site in North Manakau Road.

Dedication of Totem Poles at Manakau School celebrating 125 years old, Tuesday 22nd October 2013 at 2 pm.

Programmme : National Anthem - Manakau School
: Opening Address - Pauline Masters ( Read by P. Sannazzaro )
: B.O.T. Chair Person Address- Juliana Mansvelt
: Blessing- Rev Te Hopehuia Hakaraia
: Cutting Ribbon - Bill Miles
: School Songs - Manakau School
: Afternoon Tea.

Dedication Speech ; By Pauline Masters ( Read by P. Sannazzaro )
Firstly my apologies for not being here today, I am in Ireland somewhere.
The committee would like to most sincerely thank, all those who helped in some way of making the Jubilee
a great success, we have had lots of messages of thanks for a great week end, even though the weather
was horrible it didn't deter people from attending.We would also like to thank Dean Murray, the custodian
of the School for erecting these Totem Poles, they are amazing and Dean we know you worked under extreme
difficulties to have these erected in time. The bricks are from the present school and the three stones have come
from the original school onNorth Road. On the totem poles are the names of the first day pupils in 1888, the
caricatures of present day pupils and the names of the teachers and staff. Also, a big thank you to Paddy, his
Staff and Pupils who participated in making the tiles. The plaque and poles have been donated by the School
Jubilee Committee, namely Henry Phillips, Lorraine McLeavey, Nan Sterne, Penny Bertelsen, Matt Fogden, Paddy
Sannazzaro, Juliana Mansvelt, a great group to work with and need to thank them for all their time and effort.

You have made history in Manakau that will be here for ever, and must feel very proud of your efforts. Well done.
I think it is just an example of the spirit in Manakau and we need to thank and remember our ancestors who arrived and developed
Manakau in the 18 hundreds they would be very proud that this spirit is being upheld and being passed down through the generations.
Today we are very lucky to have this wonderful country school still operating in the way it is, with the modern technology and
facilities that are available to the pupils. So many country schools have been closed, due to the economic situation. But this
school remains prosperous due to the hard work of Teachers, Board of Trustees and the Parent Teachers and Friends Association,
this is proof of what Manakau is made of. Hope you all have a lovely afternoon and my thoughts will be with you Pauline Masters.

Address by Chairperson Board of trustees: Mrs Juliana Mansvelt

Tena koutou katoa,
Kia Ora and welcome to all our tamariki, whanau and friends, Kuia, Kamatua, and distinguished guests. In the
speech read by Paddy, Pauline Masters has talked about the historical components of the 'totem' sculpture here.
Talking with Richard Orzecki, perhaps Po Korero is an appropriate name for this piece. I really like this term, which
reflects the purpose of the sculpture comprising talking poles which speak to the past and to the present. As I thought
last night about what I would say today, I also reflected on the three poles that comprise this monument. These three
poles are also a representation of the partnership we have betweenManakauSchool, Wehi Wehi marae and the wider
Manakau Community. And so it is wonderful that we have representatives of all thre groups here today.
It is special, to be celebrating this dedication on this the day that ManakauSchool opened on this site 125 years ago.
Manakau School Board of Trustees is very grateful for all those who contributed to this monument: to the work of
Pauline and the School Reunion committee, our fabulous school staff and teachers to Rod Graham and helpers Otaki
Pottery club and Creative New Zealand for covering the costs of firing. Our thanks also to Dean Murray who helped put
the fixture together in the rain! This dedication is an important event in the life of Manakau school, not only because it
is a reminder of the school's whakapapa and heritage but also because it showcases the talents and abilities of our
current pupils - the life of the school going forward.
The construction of our Po Korero sculpture also reflects many of our school values - Perseverance - trying and not
giving up. I know doing clay sculpture myself, it is not always easy to make the clay stick, but our teachers and students
perservered to see it completed, even when at the last the tiles were sliding off their backing boards! Respect:
Creating this has builds a respect not only for those students and staff who came before, but also for the teachers and community members who assisted
our children in its production. Integrity: As in any project, this one was about recognising and being honest about strengths and weaknesses and helping
one another to complete the task together. Diversity: This beautiful piece represents the diversity of our pupils and their whanau past and present, and
the diverse styles, characters, colours of the tiles are a celebration of the wonderful variation that gives ManakauSchoolits special character.
Excellence: And it goes without saying that all those involved has given of best to produce something of excellence!!
Together the first letter of these words spell PRIDE. Again thank you to all involved, but now I want to say a special thank you, to the tamariki
of Manakau School. Young people, you can be proud of what you have done in making this Po Korero. You can take great pride that your efforts have
helped create something which will be a reminder to successive generations, of our school motto Personal Best always! Well done!

Kia Ora, Thank you
Juliana Mansvelt On Behalf of the BOT

This photo was taken against the front wall of Manakau School in 1910, 22 years after the school opened in 1888.	This photo was taken against the front wall of Manakau School almost the same spot as the 1910 photo. One 103 years later.
Manakau School 125th Jubilee Totem Pole dedication Ceremony The Totem pole inside the main gateway to the school. The school pupils made the pottery plaques and fixed them to the totem poles. The pole structure was then installed by the front gate by the school caretaker Mr. Dean Murray. A fabulous piece of art works. By Henry Phillips Manakau School 125th Jubilee Totem Pole dedication Ceremony	Manakau School 125th Jubilee Totem Pole dedication Ceremony By Henry Phillips Another view of the totem poles inside the front gates
Manakau School 125th Jubilee Totem Pole dedication Ceremony Blessing of the poles by the Reverend Kahira Rau. henryphillips	Manakau School 125th Jubilee Totem Pole dedication Ceremony by henryphillip The Bronze plaque embedded into the base stone
Manakau School 125th Jubilee Totem Pole dedication Ceremony by henryphillip Mr. Bill Miles attended Manakau school during the 1930s	Manakau School 125th Jubilee Totem Pole dedication Ceremony by henryphillips The ceramic plaques were made by the present day school pupils
Manakau School 125th Jubilee Totem Pole dedication Ceremony by henryphillips	Manakau School 125th Jubilee Totem Pole dedication Ceremony by henryphillips
Manakau School 125th Jubilee Totem Pole dedication Ceremony by henryphillips	Manakau School 125th Jubilee Totem Pole dedication Ceremony by henryphillips
Manakau School 125th Jubilee Totem Pole dedication Ceremony By henryphillips	Manakau School 125th Jubilee Totem Pole dedication Ceremony
Manakau School 125th Jubilee final committee meeting by Henry Phillips 1 Teresa Sannazzaro 2 Paddy Sannazzaro 4 Penny Bregmen 5 Matt Fogden 6 Fogden 7 Henry Phillips 8 Orlanda Phillips 9 Lorraine Seymour 10 Pauline Masters 11 Juliana Mansvelt 12 Nan Swainson 13 Ken Sterne	Manakau School 125th Jubilee final committee meeting The 125 th Manakau Jubilee is now over, The function was a huge success , the organizing committee has one last meeting to attend to finalize the last formalities. It was decided to hold a tea meeting in the Quarter Acre Restaurant at Manakau.Meeting over here are some photos of the committee having their evening meal. by Henry Phillips 1 Penny Bregmen 2 Matt Fogden 3 Fogden
Manakau School 125th Jubilee final committee meeting by Henry Phillips 1 Orlanda Phillips 2 Lorraine Seymour 3 Pauline Masters	Manakau School 125th Jubilee final committee meeting by Henry Phillips 1 Mrs Teresa Sannazzaro 2 Paddy Sannazzaro 3 Penny Bregmen
Manakau School 125th Jubilee final committee meeting By Henry phillips 1 Pauline Masters 2 Juliana Mansvelt 3 Nan Sterne 4 Ken Sterne	Manakau School 125th Jubilee final committee meeting By Henry Phillips 1 Mrs.Teresa Sannazzaro 2 Paddy Sannazzaro
Manakau School 125th Jubilee final committee meeting By Henry Phillips 1 Matt Fogden 2 Mrs Fogden 3 Henry Phillips	Manakau School 125th Jubilee final committee meeting by Henry Phillips 1 Nan Sterne 2 Ken Sterne
Manakau School 125th Jubilee final committee meeting By Henry phillips 1 Orlanda Phillips 2 Lorraine Seymour 3 Pauline Masters 4 Juliana Mansvelt 5 ken Sterne 6 Mrs Sannazzaro	Manakau School 125th Jubilee final committee meeting A lovely meal and evening was had by all and finished off a very successful well organized 125th Jubilee for present and past pupils. Congratulations to the organizing committee, school committee Board of Trustees, Teachers, pupils and all the helpers.

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