them again at the N.Z.P.C. Federation Conference. By that time, they had become reticent with strangers and resistant to questioners. It may take some time for them to sort out their impressions, but some will be significant; the more comprehensive picture of race relations; the more complete view of the function of a play centre; the value of parent participation in child and self-education. A recent bulletin from Lex Grey tells that the day Olga and Dorothy arrived back in Sydney, the experience they had gained was put to work immediately. In the Sydney suburb of Redfern they helped a group of Aboriginal women to plan the opening of an A.F.E.C. The next day they met another group at La Perouse. It was here that Olga's growing confidence was noticed. From her assessment of what she had seen here, she was definite on the need to be prepared to let children learn and discover for themselves in the play programme. In a recent letter Dorothy expressed her pleasure in all she had experienced in New Zealand. Of the forthcoming visit of Maori women she said ‘… it will be just like welcoming sisters and we will be so proud to introduce them to other folk.’ New Zealand help and encouragement for the A.F.E.C.s and the resulting growth in ability and confidence will continue. A further exchange of visits between the countries, for the continuation of training to the higher levels of supervisor and Liaison Officer will be necessary. A growing awareness of the value of the programme by the general Australian public will help ensure that the infinite potential of the Aborigines to contribute to society will at last be recognised.

To the Maori Parents Looking at the Future A Maori Point of View Tēnā koutou e ngā iwi o Aotearoa. The centennial celebrations of Maori schools held recently and the changeover of control of these schools has ended a fine era in the history of education in New Zealand. It is interesting to browse through the files and note the vigour of the Maori parents in striving to educate their children and grapple with the complexities of life which accompanied the onrush of Western civilization. It is noteworthy too, to look back and reflect on the achievements of our forbears, for, if it wasn't for their tenacity and aspirations we would not be in the comparatively favourable position that we find ourselves at the present time. There have been Maoris who have reached the highest positions in all walks of life—some of them of course with world reputations. We can look back to Ngata, Buck and Pomare, but we do not need to remain there. At the present time Maoris are prominent in sport, music, commerce and the professions. But should we be happy with the present situation? Should we be complacent and bathe in the reflected glory of the past? I, for one, would say, no! In a highly technical and complex world we cannot afford to adopt a ‘Hei aha!’ attitude nor should we be saying ‘apopo!’ when it can be done today. This is not a time to look backwards but a time to look forward. Far too often we look backwards into the past. But our vision should not remain there. We should look backwards only to gain strength to go forward. One may ask ‘What is in the future?’, ‘What should we be striving for?’, ‘How