Raetihi juniors sing for seniors

(LFT) Sunita Dennison and Vi Brown

Silent Night, Come all ye Faithful, Hark the Herald Angels Sing sung along with some special Kapa Haka Waiata , 87 Raetihi Primary School's junior sung loud and clear for the town's seniors.

They lined up outside the senior village for the elderly in Raetihi where their audience sat in rows on chairs and enjoyed the young vibrant voices.

The little singers sang for about 15 minutes then it was time for a special christmas morning tea in the Senior's recreation hall which is part of the village.

New Entrants teacher Charlotte von Pein said it was lovely and it was going to become a special annual event.

"The children loved it and the seniors were thrilled to have a concert performed especially for them.''

VI Brown said to have a special concert brought to them was a very happy occasion.
"I loved all the young people.Those young voices and young faces were wonderful I have had a very special morning.''

Volunteers had set up up plates of morning tea including home baking and dishes of fresh cherries and cheese and crackers.

The children were all seated on the floor and each was given a goody bag bulging with christmas food.

"And we'll definately be back next year,''Charlotte said.