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New Zealand CatholicPrimary Principals’ Association. Nga Tumuaki Matauranga Katorika Aotearoa |
MUFTI MANIA 2009
View video of Mark Gregory's trip to Rulna
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3BEHnhDmz8
Kiwis connect with far away Rulna
In the December update we described the beginning of a new community project in far away Rulna. (link). This April Leo Duce from Caritas and Mark Gregory, principal from St Joseph's School in Christchurch, went to see for themselves. Here are some impressions.
The long walk
The ute had to stop two hours back from the end of the road because part of
the road had slipped down the mountain. Father Marion is directing the helpers
who will carry the wood, cement, paint tins and other things needed for the
classrooms.
The short cut
Here is Mark and some of the villagers at the top of the hill. They took the
short cut which was very steep and muddy. It seemed a long cut. No time for
eating and Rulna is still many hours away.
The warm welcome
After 8 hours of walking it poured with rain. There were rivers of mud where
the track had been. Another hour passed and Leo and Mark arrived in Rulna
to a warm welcome from the villagers. The two kiwis had made it in to far
away Rulna
The fantastic clothes
Here is Mark inside the church. He is surrounded by some amazing clothes.
The children are dressed in their best clothes for this special visit. The
Mass that morning brought many different people together.
The teacher
Mr Konga the head teacher, in the centre is surrounded by some of the young
people who are learning at the school. The children are wearing bilums which
are very useful hand woven bags. Bilums carry everything from food to babies.
The formal gathering
Hundreds of people sat on the ground. There was dancing and singing and speeches. The kiwis exchanged gifts with the Rulna people. One of the teachers was the translator from English to Tok Ples (local language).
The new classroom
With lots of small donations you have raised enough to build this new classroom
block. This picture shows the old classroom. It is made from kunai leaves.
A new one needs to be built every year. In the background is the new double
classroom. It will last for many years.
Take a look inside the new and the old classroom
Look at the difference between darkness and light. Imagine what it must be
like to learn in the old classrooms?
The happy children
You have helped to make a difference in far away Rulna. Leo and Mark have
brought home many memories from their interesting visit. Gutwok tumas (Great
work), Tenkyu (Thank You), Gut bai (Goodbye!) Haere Ra!
View video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3BEHnhDmz8
THANK YOU FOR GIVING MONEY TO HELP!
You have raised $50,000 so far in 2007-08!
Download Pdf Poster for Mufti Mania
Funds from MUFTI MANIA DAY
Please make out your cheque to NZCPPA and use the following wording
Attached is a cheque for $.....................................................
from .......................................................................(school)
with the money raised for Mufti Mania 2009.
NB This is important for audit purposes.
Please send this to:
John Coulam
NZCPPA
Marian School
PO Box 4244
HAMILTON EAST 2032
http://www.caritas.org.nz/?sid=1049
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