It can be avoided, assuming the strouhal number remains constant, by altering the velocity of the stroke or alternatively by selecting a cane of higher natural frequency. A deputation of students eloquently expressed their loyalty to him on a visit to our office. The "Post" raised the possibility of discrimination, having been told by one principal that girls often fared worse in the punishment stakes because they were not caned.

At Rongotai College we have a clear view of what we want to achieve – encouraging young men to be the best that they can be in all areas of their lives. In 1939-1940 Rongotai became the site of the 1940 New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, which attracted more than 2.5 million people. Step out of your comfort zone and try something new .. One more colour to come , A post shared by Ardie Savea Clothing (@ardiesaveaclothing) on Oct 5, 2017 at 9:39pm PDT. Die Jungenschule bietet dank ihrer verhältnismäßig kleinen Größe eine sehr persönliche und entspannte Umgebung. Community News. Asked why women could not cane girls, for instance, Mr Wah said because the practice of caning girls was totally unacceptable. Traffic in the area has increased dramatically. A supportive parent, pleased with the boys' initiative, paid the $98 printing charge.  (Members only), The Team He told the "Post" that he was told he would have no legs to run with. The southern half remained mostly sand dunes, but houses were built on the northern end, as was a coal-fired power station and Rongotai College.

Following the earthquake, the seabed seems to have silted up, creating a sandflat which linked Miramar to the mainland, at least at low tide. The earlier answer cited by Mr Street, from Mr Wilson, was that the experiment was in connection with a research project being conducted in conjunction with researchers in America. [5] It has a roll of 735 as of March 2020. Several teachers appeared hostile this morning towards the "Post", which had the authority of the principal, deputy principal and senior master to talk to several boys and photograph them on condition that their names were not used. Rongotai College Poly Club 2009 Part two - Duration: 7:38. Yesterday, Mr Mackay won overwhelming demonstrations of school support. Hi I'm putting this on for a friend who is not on the net , Her son went to the college for about a month and she brought everything new apart from the... Join Sign in Sign up. Browse the directory and start getting to know your neighbours. Flanked by seventh-former Mark Petty (left) and supporters, the Rongotai College principal, Mr Noel Mackay, receives a spontaneous bid of confidence in the school grounds. Isn't it sad that our schools worry so much about uniforms yet so little about clothing? She says the level of abuse has given her no other choice. He said he was delighted with the response he received from a senior master, Mr Robin Oliver, who was to investigate the incident. This article was first published on spy.co.nz and is republished here with permission.

We believe we do this by providing a broad range of opportunities, inside and outside of the classroom, that will help our students discover their passion and fulfil their potential. Or mail your entries to: Rongotai College principal Mr Noel Mackay, who videotaped the caning of about 25 boys, has received a petition of support signed by 684 of his pupils. THE Rongotai College board will hold a special meeting tomorrow, with the principal excluded, to discuss a parent's complaint against him, following his videotaped caning experiment. Prizes will be mailed to the winners. Deleting this message permanently removes it from the Neighbourly website. SIR, Your correspondent Helpful's explanation ("Post", Oct 22) is somewhat errant. Keep informed about any suspicious activity, send urgent updates to your neighbours when required and discuss emergency planning.

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About 40 per cent of the students are of European heritage, 20 per cent identify as Pasifika, and 15 per cent Maori, and there are various Middle Eastern, Asian and … 'Touch-toes college boys videotaped', 'Video-caning head lashed, defended', '684 Rongotai boys sign petition supporting head', 'Civil war at college as sequel to video caning', illustrated press reports on school corporal punishment, New Zealand, Oct 1981 There have been suggestions that the tapes were destined for an American research project. Get to know your neighbours Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think other readers would enjoy!  (Members only), Nicholas Boyack In his letter, Mr Street said that he had approached the board chairman, Mr Alan Wilson and several board members late in August to express his concern about information from his son about videotaped canings at the school.