Welcome to the 75 Anniversary of Pyes Pa School, Tauranga
Friday the 15 and Saturday the 16 October 2010
On behalf of the Pyes Pa School Anniversary Committee it is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the school to celebrate with us the 75 Year of operation in our community.
This will be a great opportunity to renew your acquaintance with old friends and colleagues, enjoy the informal atmosphere, and make use of the opportunity to have a look at the magnificent facilities Pyes Pa School now has available for Students and the local community.
The committee believes that the success of our Anniversary will be in the number of people who join us to celebrate over these days. Please make sure that any of your friends who have had an association with the school in any form over the 75 years make contact with us. Or you could let us know their contact details and will we make contact with them.
A registration form is now available for you to complete which will indicate your interest in the celebrations and submit back to us. Or if you prefer you can print out and return via the post. Either way we would very much like to hear from you, even if it is via phone.
75 Anniversary Booklet
A booklet is underway for the upcoming celebration of Pyes Pa School’s 75 Anniversary. The Jubilee Booklet will be re-printed and covers the first fifty years. What we plan to do is cover the subsequent years 1986 – 2010 to keep the history current.
We would love to hear any memories from past students during the last 25 years. You might have photographs, newspaper cuttings, old certificates or simply recollections of your time at the school that you are happy to share.
Do you recall a teacher who inspired you, a great school trip, sports games, pranks or times with old friends? If so we would love to hear from you.
We would also love to hear of any success stories of past students who have done well in business, community affairs, academically or played sports at national level.
We know that many ex- Pyes Pa School students have gone on to be head boy or girl at the local secondary schools and we would love to have a “hall of fame” recognising achievements.
Some of our Pyes Pa families have a history of generations passing through the school so it would be good to trace these back to today.
All contributions will be welcome. These can be left at the school or sent to Lesley Jensen, 848 Pyes Pa Rd, RD3 Tauranga, email lesley@puketiro.co.nz. Lesley can also be contacted on 07 5432158
The Anniversary committee will be sending out updated newsletters and advice on the full programme and costings in due course by email to all registries’. So it is important to register soon.
The updated programme will also be shown on this website.
Intended Programme.
Friday the 15 October
School open for Visitors from 11:00 am
Come and see what is happening in the Classrooms today, and join in with Class activities involving the School History and Calf Club day competitions and preparation. The School hall will be a treasure trove of the Schoold History.
School Assembly 1:30 to 3:00 PM
A special welcome for you all, with performances by the School Kapa Haka and Choir Groups.
A Wine and Cheese evening 5:00 pm
Reminiscing will be the main focus. This will be the formal part to the Anniversary celebrations. Cutting of the cake, Decade, Class or long lost friend group photos.
Saturday the 16 October
An open invitation to our annual Calf Club and Gala Day. This event has grown hugely over the years. See what today activities include along with some that have been part of previous year’s history.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.