Scratching the surface . . . Waitaki Valley School pupils (back, from left) Ava (8) and Ryan Tait (5), Jayden Morland (12), Jonti Graham (12), Georgia Bell (12), Matilda Chilton (12), Caitlin Tait (11); (front, from left) Hudson Ormandy (10) and Ollie Chilton (10) will all benefit from having a refurbished pool. PHOTO: RUBY HEYWARD
Swimming pools are not just about splashing around and having fun.
They are places where people learn important, and potentially life-saving, skills.
That is why the Waitaki Valley School and Community Swimming Pool is receiving an upgrade.
Waitaki Valley School principal Jane Severinsen said the pool played an important role in teaching children about water safety.
“The Ministry [of Education] often considers pools a luxury item,” Ms Severinsen said.
Cold weather, hot events: Taupō Winter Festival returns in July
19 May, 2021 08:34 PM
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Auckland-based covers band Halo will be playing music from the 70s, 80s and 90s during gin-tasting and dance evening Gin and Jive. Photo / Supplied
Auckland-based covers band Halo will be playing music from the 70s, 80s and 90s during gin-tasting and dance evening Gin and Jive. Photo / Supplied
Laurilee McMichael is editor of the Taupo & Turangi Weekenderlaurilee.mcmichael@nzme.co.nzTaupoWeekender
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