Moanataiari School celebrated 50 years in 2022. The school was officially opened by the Hon. H.L. Pickering, Minister of Education on the 27 of May 1972. Mr I D McIntyre was the first Principal.
The school was formed by the closure of three Thames Schools; Thames North, Thames Central and Kopu Schools.
The 50th reunion celebrations took place from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th September, 2022.
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| Event: | Location: | Date: | Time: | Details: |
| Pōwhiri | Moanataiari School |
Friday 23/9/22 |
Arrive by 9:45am for 10:00 am start - 3:00 pm | Pōwhiri followed by kai. Open day, classroom visits & old fashioned games. |
| Meet & Greet |
Grahamstown Bar & Diner (The GBD) 700 Pollen St, Thames |
Friday 23/9/22 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
An opportunity to catch up in an informal setting. Nibbles, guest speaker, live music. Bar available. |
| Morning High Tea | Moanataiari School | Saturday 24/9/22 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Morning High Tea and a chance to catch up. Classrooms & school grounds opened to wander through. |
| Gala Dinner |
Thames War Memorial Civic Centre Corner of Mary and Queen Streets, Thames |
Saturday 24/9/22 |
Doors open 6:00 pm 7:00 pm - midnight |
The main event. Dinner (Canapes + 2 course meal - main course and dessert), guest speakers and live band. |
| Church Service | St George's Anglican Church | Sunday 25/9/22 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Ecumenical/interdenominational memorial service for past and present. This was followed by light refreshments. |
Any profit made from the reunion was gifted to Moanataiari School.
Contact us:
- Facebook: @MoanataiariSchool50Year Reunion
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 07 868 6504
- Office mobile: 021 026 34461
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