Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 11, 2023 4:13:12 GMT 12
NEW LONGFORD GORE MERGED SCHOOL CELEBRATES INCLUSIVITY
The merger of Longford Intermediate School and Gore High School signals a progressive bi and multi-cultural future for Gore and Southland.
One of the most important aspects of the merger was the gifting of the new school name from iwi.
Mrs Hamilton said they were aware some members of the Gore community might have concerns.
“The name of the new school has been gifted as part of its te Tirirti o Waitangi partnership with its iwi as part of the Board of Trustees consultation process.
“We are honoured to have been gifted the new name by iwi, and we hope the community will embrace it with the same enthusiasm that we have,”.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED2305/S00013/new-longford-gore-merged-school-celebrates-inclusivity.htm
The merger of Longford Intermediate School and Gore High School signals a progressive bi and multi-cultural future for Gore and Southland.
One of the most important aspects of the merger was the gifting of the new school name from iwi.
Mrs Hamilton said they were aware some members of the Gore community might have concerns.
“The name of the new school has been gifted as part of its te Tirirti o Waitangi partnership with its iwi as part of the Board of Trustees consultation process.
“We are honoured to have been gifted the new name by iwi, and we hope the community will embrace it with the same enthusiasm that we have,”.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED2305/S00013/new-longford-gore-merged-school-celebrates-inclusivity.htm