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A potentially life-saving device has been installed at Moanataiari School in Thames, thanks to contributions from across the community.

Last week marked the start of free Punjabi language and culture classes in Thames, thanks to the generous support of the Thames Indian community. With a total of ten students, supported by parents and adults, organiser Jaspreet Kaur said the initiative kicked off with great enthusiasm.

Moanataiari School’s Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies production on November 29 and 30 was hugely successful, teacher and director Debbie Trenwith said.

Once a main feature of the Moanataiari School playground, a derelict shunter engine now lies isolated and rusting on the edge of the school grounds. But not for long – Thames Rotary is working to restore the lonely engine as part of their partnership with the school.

Seagull Centre Trustees were thrilled to see a number of youth-focused applications among this year’s requests for their annual community grants round.

Minister of education Jan Tinetti paid Thames a visit on June 30. It was a flying visit, with stops at Moanataiari School, Thames Early Learning Centre, Thames High School and Thames South School.

A trio of protection signs designed by Moanataiari School students were unveiled and erected during a field trip to K uranui Bay on March 29.

Zara Johnson has just had the shortest haircut of her life – and it’s all for a good cause.

Year five and six students from seven Thames Valley schools gathered at Pārāwai School on March 24 to compete in the annual Epro8 science challenge.

Kia ora tātou, It’s lovely to hear about the achievements that are noted in this week’s newsletter.

Kia ora Moanataiari Whānau,

Kia ora tātou, Many thanks to our fantastic PTA team for running another very successful movie night fund-raiser. A great time was had by all.