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SCHOOL MAORI CLUB PROVES POPULAR A Maori club formed at Papakura East primar school has more European than Maori children It was suggested by a Maori pupil and approve by the Headmaster, Mr W. G. E. McGowan, wh said it created such interest among the children that it was not possible to admit all who applied. The European children learned the words Maori songs quickly, but they had difficulty mastering the rhythm. As well as Maori song “Sing a Song of Sixpence” was performed English with actions by the Club. Mr McGowan said the club promoted harmo in the school and encouraged the co-operation Maori parents, who were equipping the membe with piupiu.

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Te Ao Hou, April 1958, Page 14

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SCHOOL MAORI CLUB PROVES POPULAR Te Ao Hou, April 1958, Page 14

SCHOOL MAORI CLUB PROVES POPULAR Te Ao Hou, April 1958, Page 14