On Thursday 6th October, we had our official opening. What a great day 'Tumeke' , Papatuanuku (mother earth) turned on the sun and the people came! The birds were singing, the kids were singing, we all planted 120 native trees and shrubs and then had some awesome kai (thanks to all the parents who provided scrumptious plates of food). A big thanks to Alison, the Teachers and the Board of Trustees, for allowing us free reign with their wonderful students. Thanks to Brian and Chris Rance from the Southland Community Nursery, Jan and Helen from the Bluff Community Board, Gail and Sharon from Te Rau Aroha Marae, the Bluff Engineering guys and parents for their support digging holes and helping the students plant the trees on our special day. Of course it goes without saying a really big thank you to The Community Trust of Southland, The Southland Community Nursery, 'Gordie' from Fryers Nursery for all the pots, and The Southland Times for the great article in the paper. Last but not least a huge thanks to my friend Chris, she is an inspiration and none of this would have been possible without her. 
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