A row of pupils from Aokautere School hold lambs by leashes as part of the schools Lamb, Calf and Kid Day. Other pupils climb on the playground equipment behind. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in 1889.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1986
The Fitzherbert East School, near Palmerston North, was built in 1889 by Messrs Perrin, Oakley and Meyrick, and opened to the first pupils March 19th 1889. The school as first built comprised of a single classroom and porch. The photograph shows c...
Creator: Attwood and Co.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1890 to circa 1899
An aerial view of the Aokautere District. The Aokautere School is visible in the foreground and behind is the corner of Fitzherbert East Road and Staces Road. Beyond can be seen the turnoff to the Pahiatua Track (to the left of the last building a...
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1981 to 1989
A group of standard two pupils from Aokautere School wear costumes as part of a teaching unit on Native Americans during term two, 1984. They pose in front of a teepee made from brown paper and sticks. This photo is of historical interest as it re...
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1984
A group of pupils from Aokautere School wear costumes and painted moko as part of a teaching unit on Māori. They pose in front of a museum display. This photo is of historical interest as it reflects the manner in which schools were increasingly t...
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1981 to 1989
Four male pupils from Aokautere School wear body-painted designs inspired by Aboriginal Australian culture as part of a teaching unit. One of them pretends to play a didgeridoo. This photo is of historical interest as it reflects the manner in whi...
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1986
A group of pupils form Aokautere School wear costumes and hold painted shields, possibly as part of a teaching unit of Medieval Europe. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in 1889.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: circa 1986
Vintage cars and floats line up as part of a parade celebrating the centenary of Aokautere School. The man and two boys with the blue and yellow flag are dressed in scouting uniforms. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) wa...
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1989
A large group of pupils pose in period costume, accompanied by parents and teachers during celebrations for the school's centenary. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in 1889.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1989
A teacher and nine pupils pose on the float commemorating the Aokautere School's Centenary. It features a banner reading "Aokautere School 1989 100 Years of Learning." Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in...
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1989
A group of about 35 pupils from Aokautere School, accompanied by a teacher, stand outside the Aokautere Community Hall. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in 1889.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1989
The new Aokautere School looking across from where the old school originally stood, after a major transformation of the grounds by residents of the district. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in 1889.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1965 to 1975
Walter Hirsch, headmaster of Aokautere School, teachers pupils in the 'old' senior classroom. He directs pupils to a lesson written on the blackboard; pupils' art works are visible on the classroom wall.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1965 to 1975
Miss Joy Whitehead, Infant Mistress, teaches about twenty pupils in the recently constructed junior classroom of Aokautere School. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in 1889.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1965 to 1975
R. Hirst teaches fifteen pupils in the new senior classroom after spending two weeks teaching in the Aokautere Hall. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in 1889.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1965 to 1975
The wooden frame of the new Aokautere School classrooms and administration block which are being constructed by the builder W. van Assema. The old Fitzherbert East School building is visible in the background. Aokautere School (formerly known as F...
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1965 to 1975
Six pupils watch the demolition of the former Fitzherbert East School building, which was 78 years old. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in 1889.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1965 to 1975
Three pupils in the library of Aokautere School, with some of the new books, presented for the opening by residents of the districts, parents and friends. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in 1889.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1965 to 1975
Senior pupils help to shift items into the recently constructed new classrooms. Building materials are visible outside the old classroom to the right of the image. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in 1889.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1965 to 1975
View of the old wooden Aokautere school building with pupils spending recess outside. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in 1889.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1965 to 1975
Miss Joy Whitehead, Infant Mistress, supervises the work of fourteen pupils at Aokautere School. A male student teacher sits at a desk behind her and art work by the pupils decorates the walls. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East ...
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1965 to 1975
Fourteen students work in a classroom at Aokautere School. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in 1889.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1965 to 1975
A male student teacher works alongside school pupils at the Aokautere School. A blackboard, pupils' art work and a visual aid for teaching how to tell the time are visible in the background. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East Sch...
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1965 to 1975
Back Row, from left: H.G. Robertson, Dick Harrison, Linda Robertson, Jack Robertson, Lilly Davey, Colin Davey, Jessie Field, Archie Greves. Second row: Lou Collins, Mrs L Collins, Pansy Davey, Gladys Robertson, Colleen Craven, L Rauzi, Mrs L Rauzi...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Aokautere, Palmerston North
Date: 1939
Back Row, from left: Bill Anderson, George Blenkiron, H G Robertson, Archie Greves, Jens Petersen, Les Craven (Headmaster), Alexander Lancaster. Middle Row: Jack Woodley, Ronnie Brill, Nita Brill, Lucy Gough, Irene Kininmont, Colleen Craven, Lilia...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Aokautere, Palmerston North
Date: 1939
Back Row, from left: Peter Field, Ted McSweeney, Brian Pinfold, Lyn McIntosh, Robin Dickins, Tom Dickins, Michael Brill, Vernon Petersen. Middle row: Hilda Allomes, Will Anderson Snr, Fred Jackson, Wally Hutchinson, Mary Hutchinson, Jessie Brill, ...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Aokautere, Palmerston North
Date: 1964
Refer to Fitzherbert East Aokautere School and District 1889-1989, p 53.
Creator: Unknown
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1916
Note the wreaths commemorating Anzac Day. Refer Fitzherbert East Aokautere School and District 1889-1989, p 80.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Aokautere School, Aokautere, Palmerston North
Date: 1950s
Refer Fitzherbert East Aokautere School and District 1889-1989, p 105
Creator: Unknown
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere
Date: 1889
Refer to Fitzherbert East Aokautere School and District 1889-1989, p 54.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Aokautere, Palmerston North
Date: July 1939