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Kaipara Flats School is gearing up for its annual Country Show Day, which will be held on Saturday, November 2.
Principal Jason Irvine says the day will start with animal judging at 8.30am, followed by prize giving.
Classrooms will also be open for the Show Day exhibits.
Stalls, rides and activities start at 10.30am, and there will be woodchopping demonstrations, quick-fire raffles, silent and live auctions, and games for the kids throughout the day.
Live auctions will start at 1.15pm, and silent auction winners will be announced at 2.20pm. Irvine says that Kaipara Flats School has faced some adversity over the past couple of years, so the proceeds will go towards ensuring students have access to quality education programmes and resources.
“We are in the process of upgrading our kitchen area, which will be the hub for our Garden to Table programme,” he says. “This will be where our tamariki will learn to grow, harvest and prepare fresh and nutritious food, fostering lifelong healthy eating habits and a deeper appreciation for where their food comes from.
“It’s important that our students learn to engage with the surrounding environment as an integral part of the whole learning experience.”
