Leah van den Eng, 10, (left), Zariah Boonen, 12, Grace Humphrey, 11 and Reece Osborne, 10 are preparing stalls for Mamaku School's annual gala which will raise money for the pool.
Leah van den Eng, 10, (left), Zariah Boonen, 12, Grace Humphrey, 11 and Reece Osborne, 10 are preparing stalls for Mamaku School's annual gala which will raise money for the pool.
Every lunchtime and morning tea, students at Mamaku School can be spotted making signs, coasters, candle holders and more for the school's annual gala.
Principal Gary Veysi said the gala, which is on Thursday, will be just like an old country school gala and all the pupils are chipping in.
"It's all the hands-on learning," Veysi said.
"It's showing the kids an understanding they need to be involved. And it is for them at the end of the day," he said.
Reece said he looked forward to the gala year-round.
Veysi said former students at the school usually came back to help out with the gala too.
"It's neat for that community feel," he said.
"There are so many activities and events ... there's something for everybody."
One pair of pupils have been making coasters from old wood pallets and candle holders from tree branches which Veysi said also taught them how to reuse materials.
The gala takes place on March 22, from 5pm at the school at 54 Tarena St. It will feature a white elephant sale, food, games and activities, and more.
