School lunches get a big tick from pupils at Whanganui s Keith St School
3 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Shari Thoumine with her assistants Felix and Brandon distribute the new lunch packs at Keith St School.
Photo / Bevan Conley
Liz Wylie is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicleliz.wylie@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
As far as children at Keith St School are concerned, there really is such a thing as a free lunch. Two beef sandwiches, a salad and a banana muffin followed by an apple were in the lunch pack on Wednesday, while children with special dietary needs have individually tailored options.
The first day: Whanganui pupils, teachers and parents prepare for new school year
29 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Billy Butlin 11, is following generations of family footsteps as he begins his intermediate education at Rutherford Junior High in Whanganui.
Photo / Lewis Gardner
Whanganui Chronicle
School s back this week and many pupils will be starting a new school or starting school for the very first time.
Liz Wylie and Logan Tutty speak to pupils, parents and teachers about making the transition comfortable.
After spending the last two years at kohanga reo, 4-year-old Zion Nielsen is looking forward to starting at Upokongaro School in 2021.