ARDMORE TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE 1963 & 64
“A general look at College”
Various shots taken of the airport; students attending their classes on the campus, gathering outside classrooms, groups discussions; playing their musical instruments; relaxing; cuddling; swimming and sunbathing by the pool.
“Sporting activities”
Track events; football; students parade - group follow behind banner with words ‘ Hall C’ written on it; women’s rugby match.
“A visit from Don Clarke, Peter Snell and Arthur Lydiard”
Various shots show the sports celebrities in discussion with groups; signing autographs and participating in sporting events.
“The ‘Island Club’ entertains”
The various groups demonstrate costumes and dances etc. from the following Pacific Island groups:
“TONGA”
“SAMOA”
“SOLOMON IS”
“COOK IS”
“Going on Section”
Students board Education Dept. buses to visits to visit different schools.
“Art Intensive group at Hunua Falls 1963”
Students with their gear, wait patiently for transport to arrive; loading gear into truck; view of the camp; students arrive by bus and all pitch in to set up camp; girls washing their hair; students outdoors around the camp area sketching; time for food, relaxation and a dip for some in the stream below Hunua Falls; time to pack up and head home again.
“A visit from The Governor General, Sir Bernard Fergusson and Lady Fergusson”
Faculty and guests mingling outside building; Sir Bernard Fergusson emerges and makes his way down to the garden where he plants a tree; Sir Bernard and Lady Fergusson are farewelled and leave the College.
“The Maori Club entertains”
Dressed in modern dress, three young ladies perform the double short poi; double long poi; young men and women combine to perform action songs.
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