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The kids at Turua School are all set for this year’s Giant Pumpkin Festival. Photo: SUPPLIED

School pumpkin patch thefts threaten festival

Ongoing thefts in Turua School’s garden have disrupted learning, affected its upcoming Giant Pumpkin Festival, and frustrated staff and children alike.  Estelle McCoid, teacher aide and the school’s Garden to Table…

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Read more about the article Life-saving addition to school
A community effort has resulted in the installation of a publicly accessible AED at Moanataiari School. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Life-saving addition to school

A potentially life-saving device has been installed at Moanataiari School in Thames, thanks to contributions from across the community. The new AED (automated external defibrillator) was installed at the beginning of…

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Read more about the article Athletic aptitude
Rocky from Thames High School takes a leap at the high jump. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Athletic aptitude

Paeroa Domain fielded the Thames Valley secondary schools athletics day on March 12. High school students from across the peninsula and the plains gave their best effort at the track…

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