by Brian | Dec 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Guy Shanks, a fourth generation descendant of Gavin and Elizabeth Shanks, who emigrated from Scotland to New Zealand in 1863 and were among the first European families to settle in Kaukapakapa, died on November 20, aged 97. Gavin Shanks made a living for his family of...
by Brian | Dec 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
by Helen Martin Social media sometimes gets a bad rap, but when asbestos was confirmed in Kaipara College’s hall and administration block on October 30 its value as an effective and fast communications tool was immediately evident. While the school rang parents and...
by Brian | Dec 1, 2015 | Articles
As well as being busy with traditional curriculum and assessment our students have enjoyed participating in Education Outside the Classroom. Our Year 7’s & 8’s spent two nights roughing it at Shakespeare Park before hiking around Tiri Tiri Island for a day. The...
by Brian | Dec 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
On Friday 4th December all of the 60 HIPPY South Kaipara families were invited to attend the annual HIPPY Graduation ceremony in the Helensville Community Hall. HIPPY stands for ‘Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters’ and provides parents with the...
by Brian | Dec 1, 2015 | Articles
A reminder to locals to please book your place for the Christmas Lunch. If you are alone, have no family near, are bereaved or just find Christmas an extra stressful time, the community lunch is aimed at you. To spend the day with us at the War Memorial Hall for some...
