Mount Maunganui Primary School Golden Jubilee 1963
Main Body
1963 marked fifty years since the establishment of Mount Maunganui Primary School. Past and present students and staff gathered to enjoy a programme of festivities to mark the celebrations.
From 'Mount Maunganui Primary School : golden jubilee souvenir programme, 1913-1963' (held at Tauranga Library New Zealand Reference Collection 993.421 MOU):
"We, the present day residents of Mount Maunganui, are proud of the fact that it is now 50 years since the foundation of the Mount Primary School and we pay tribute to those whose foresight and courage were responsible for that step.
An earnest welcome to all our visitors and to those who were connected with earlier days, while urging you to inspect our Borough and its recent spectacular growth, we express the hope that you may decide to return and once again make your home in this pleasant and thriving spot.
A. R. Harris, Mayor"
Programme:
Friday, 8th March:
School will be open for inspection. 8 pm Social and Reunion at the Peter Pan Hall.
Saturday, 9th March:
1 pm Roll Call and Reunion at the school
6 pm Cocktail party and buffet dinner at the Peter Pan Hall
Tauranga City Libraries staff (Ben White), Mount Maunganui Primary School Golden Jubilee 1963. Pae Korokī, accessed 24/03/2025, https://paekoroki.tauranga.govt.nz/nodes/view/19794