Figure 1.--.

New Zealand is a country of immigrants. And New Zealand schools are a reflection of that diversity. Even the Maori who arrived first immigrated from other islands. The Pakea students are largely from the British Isles. Pakea is the term that the Maoris use to describe the Europeans who first arrived in any number during the 19th century. It's now in very common usage in New Zealand by both Maoris and Pakeas. While the British Isles was the primary source of European immigants, New Zealanders alsio trace their ancestry to many different Europen countries. In recent years immigrants from the Pacific Islands have added to the ethnic mix that is modern New Zealand.

Frederick Diuglas Memorial College, 1996

Irish Night

We decided to repeat the very succesful Irish Night which was a combined effort with the Sacred Heart PTFA. This was a social event rather than a fundraiser and, although the numbers were down on last year, it was a great night. We danced till we dropped dropped and many people have requested it become an annual event.

Frances Douglas Memorial College, 1996

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