Wendy Ellingham Part 1, Bunnythorpe and teacher training - Manawatu Conversations
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Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 25th February 2025. Part 1 of 2. Born in Palmerston North and lived in Bunnythorpe until she was 19 years old then moved to Hawkes Bay to teach. Father worked at electricity sub station at Bunnythorpe. A lot of trains through Bunnythorpe. While at school she used to read to the junior school. She enjoyed it and decided she wanted to be a teacher. Went to Palmerston North teachers college in 1968/69 on the last two year course in NZ. Minimum qualification for teachers college was endorsed school certificate. Teachers college was in Princess Street where UCOL is. A lot of practical work in schools while training. Discusses various form of teaching maths and reading. Wendy taught year three and four students at Tikokino in Central Hawkes Bay. Taught at a two teacher school at Wimbledon in Tararua. Was acting principal at two schools in the late 70s. There were more women principals after the 1970s
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- February 25, 2025