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  Ashburton’s Treasures

  Tinwald School – Published 21/05/2009

  The students at Tinwald School knew Ashburton was celebrating 150 years of settlement in 2009, so they researched the many treasures in their community. Explore their website and discover what they learnt.

   

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  Historical Treasures of Millers Flat

  Millers Flat School - Primary – Published 11/12/2009

  During 2009, students at Millers Flat School researched their heritage. Their aim was to create a database filled with information about the historical treasures around their district. Read what they have found out.

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  SQUARE EDGE, What has changed?

  Our Lady of Lourdes School - Primary – Published 07/12/2009

  Year 5 and 6 students from Our Lady of Lourdes School share their inquiry into an historic, iconic building in Palmerston North. Take a look at their journey along the way through their images and blog entries.

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  The History of a Tree

  Russley School - Primary – Published 27/10/2009

  Year 1 and 2 children from Russley School, Christchurch found out about their community and things that were important to them. Read how they discovered that they had a special tree near their school protected by the city council.

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  Khandallah Street Names

  Cashmere Avenue School - Primary – Published 21/09/2009

  Where did our street names come from? A group of students from Cashmere Avenue School in Wellington decided to research the history of the naming of the Khandallah streets, the suburb their school is in. Read their story to find out what they learnt.

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