Marion McNaughton at the Mount Maunganui Primary centenary, 2013
Date2013Reference NumberAV 14-004DescriptionInformation Librarian Ben White interviews Marion Mc. Naughton. Marian Mc. Naughton shares her memories as a pupil at Mount Maunganui primary school during the 1950s, describing the school's features, games, and activities. She also reminisces about her school friends, teachers, and the influence they had on her life. Marian recalls a school camp, where she learned the Red River Valley song, and how her first autograph from Gerald Ian Brown inspired her to become a perfectionist. She talks about growing up on a dairy farm and the challenges she faced, including being shy and mischievous. Despite these challenges, Marian cherishes the values and education she received at Mount Maunganui primary school, which have helped her weather the ups and downs of life. Marian concludes by emphasizing the importance of learning and remaining receptive to knowledge, and how our lives would be different if we could predict the future.
Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries AV 14-004
Tauranga City Libraries, Marion McNaughton at the Mount Maunganui Primary centenary, 2013 (2013). Pae Korokī, accessed 08/11/2024, https://paekoroki.tauranga.govt.nz/nodes/view/92143