Maungatapere School

A Special Thank You to Our Ag Day Organising Committee

I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to the incredible individuals who make our Ag Day possible – our dedicated Ag Day Organizing Committee.

First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of Michelle Ruddell. For years, Michelle single-handedly shouldered the responsibility of organizing Ag Day. Her unwavering commitment and passion for this event have been instrumental in its success.

About four years ago, a dedicated team came together to share the load. This team, working tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event a truly remarkable experience.

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to each member of this extraordinary committee:

• Sarah Attwood

• Amanda Frost

• Tamsyn Williams

• Carina Dickson

• Michelle Ruddell

Your hard work, creativity, and dedication have made Ag Day a highlight of our school year. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a talented and committed group of individuals who share our passion for agriculture and education.

Thank you again for all that you do.

Teachers & Students

Our students have demonstrated incredible mana (pride) in their work, creating stunning exhibits that showcase the best of our rural community. They have taken kawenga (responsibility) for the care of their animals, ensuring they are healthy, well-fed, and ready to shine on Ag Day. The manaakitanga (respect) shown towards these animals is evident in the gentle handling and thoughtful preparation. It's inspiring to see our students embody these values and contribute to such a wonderful event.

Thank you to the teachers who have worked so hard to support the children.

Thank you to the parents/caregivers who have obviously supported your children at home to prepare for the day.

Thank you to the children, parents, stewards, people on the BBQ and food tent especially Charlene Cliff and Whaea Rachael who have organised the food tent. This money goes towards the school EOTC next year.

A special thanks to our Judges and stewards who are all an important part towards making our day a success.

A very special thank you to our sponsors

Maungatapere Transport Limited

The Office Café

GAS Maungatapere

Mangakahia Gardening Club

ASB

LIC

FMG

Whg AMP

Ava Williams Grandparents Robyn & Monty

Habitat for Humanity

Mr Rental

Speedy Signs/Hotprintz

Northland Seeds and Supplies

Mangakahia Lions

Farm Source

Pak n Save

Placemakers

Silver Fern Farms

and a few anonymous sponsors.

And a final massive thank you to our caretaker Mr Frost and his family for setting up Ag Day and the Lamby Daycare year after year.

Most Creative Pot - NE

1st - Vesper Bayerke

2nd - Thela Young

3rd - Leah Prictor

Most Creative Pot - Year 1

1st - Ngawai Hoeta-Harrison

2nd - Ruby Roberston

3rd - Ezra Davis

Most Creative Pot - Year 2

1st - Maeve Palcic

2nd - Lincoln Perderson

3rd equal - Medina Goncalves & Kyrie May Snowden-Davis

Up Cycle That - Junior

1st - Charlie Noakes

2nd - Ksenia Coleman

3rd - Isla Attwood

Up Cycle That - Intermediate

1st - Kaden Duff

2nd - Eli Newman

3rd - Karlee Tonner

Scarecrows - Year 5

1st - Jackson Hanger

2nd - Mia Iraia

3rd - Indy Ferguson

Scarecrows - Year 6

1st - Maddison Knox

2nd - Spencer Foot

3rd - Ruby Littler

Scarecrows - Senior

1st - Devon Neumann

2nd - Macie Beeston

3rd - Josh Ware

Recycled Garden Art - Intermediate

1st - Natalya Hart

2nd - Eli Roughton

3rd equal - Gus Attwood & Manaia Joseph

Recycled Garden Art - Senior

1st - Isabella Kennedy

2nd - Lachlan Livingston

3rd - Jacob Spratt

Themed Garden - Junior

1st - Thomas Pusatere

2nd - Sanonoi Saekiew

3rd - Olivia Moir

Themed Garden - Intermediate

1st - Ishana Ram

2nd - Nicolai Hansen

3rd - Maddi Cooper

Themed Garden - Senior

1st - Lexus Wood

2nd - Hannah Brown

3rd - Vivien Morgan

Living Fruit & Vege - Junior

1st - Leah Hanger

2nd - Harry Baker

Living Fruit & Vege - Senior

1st - Heath Lambly

2nd - Ben Oxford

3rd - Liam Fitzpatrick

Flower Garden - Junior

1st - Eloise Malley

2nd - Benji Farrier

3rd - Toni Railton

Flower Garden - Intermediate

1st - Matthew Brown

2nd - Sullivan King

3rd - Rosie Watts

Flower Garden - Senior

1st - Milla Workman

2nd - Pepper Frecklington

3rd - Ella Watts

Herb Garden - Junior

1st - Quinn Wright

2nd - Billy Young

Herb Garden - Intermediate

1st - Corbin Ferguson

Herb Garden - Senior

1st - Poppi Sperber

2nd - Cater Andrews

3rd - Evie Anson

CHICKENS

Best Pet

1st - Annalise van Loggerenberg, Mason Chapman, Flynn Cunningham, Felicity Tautari & Will Neeley

2nd - Ruben MacDonald, Nico Cunningham, Anja Berghan, Isla Gibson & Lydia Reeves

3rd - Anahera-Grace Timms-Mohi, Hollie McCormack, Lachlan Kelly, Isi McGrath & Ivy van Loggerenberg

4th - Avery Morgan, Finn McGrath, Kenedy Wood, Jacob Attwood & Elijah McGrath

Best Reared Farm Bird

1st - Nathan Neeley, Heyoan Riley, Kieran Kelly, Holly McCormick & Taimana-Joy Timms-Mohi

2nd - Flynn Cunningham, Avery Morgan, Isaac Ruddell, Finn McGrath & Hunter Powell

3rd - Anja Berghan, Kiwa Tuimavave, Xanthe Wiseman, Eva Gibson & Jacob MacDonald

4th - Levi Ruddell, Annalise van Loggerenberg, Isi McGrath, Nico Cunningham & Kauri Tuimavave

Most Knowledgeable

1st - Georgia Child, Hollie McCormick, Heyoan Riley, Jacob Attwood & Anja Berghan

2nd - Tama Riley, Mason Chapman, Herbert Dunham, Felicity Tautari & Nathan Neeley

3rd - Elijah McGrath, Kody Wiseman, Alex Chapman, Isla Gibson & Flynn Cunningham

4th - Ivy van Loggerenberg, Taylor Parker, Kiwa Tuimavave, Xanthe Wiseman & Levi Ruddell

GOATS

Rearing: Lily Spratt

Leading: Selwyn Watson-Meyer

Calling: Amelia Mullaney

Reserve Champion Goat: Amelia Mullaney

Overall Champion Goat: Lily Spratt

LAMBS

Junior Champion: Kade Lambly

Intermediate Champion: Charlotte Child

Senior Champion: Rosa Dunham

Champion Rearing: Ruby Holmes-Libbis

Champion Leading: Jackson Leigh

Champion Calling: Hayden Vollenhoven

Reserve Champion: Rosa Dunham

Overall Champion: Kade Lambly

CALVES

LIC Award: Isabelle Holmes-Libbis

Champion Rearing: Tamsyn Booth

Champion Leading: Casey Williams

Reserve Champion: George Dickson

Overall Champion: Casey Williams

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