Students from Irongate School who are raising money for the trip of a lifetime. PHOTOS / SUPPLIED
Students from Irongate School who are raising money for the trip of a lifetime. PHOTOS / SUPPLIED
Youth in Flaxmere are putting their heart and soul into fundraising for the trip of a lifetime, heading to the remote Miru Miru Marae in December.
The marae, near New Plymouth, is only accessible by barge.
All 65 Year 7 and 8 students at Irongate School will be going onthe five day trip, and as part of their fundraising are running an art auction on November 22.
The children have been making formal presentations to businesses and artists, and proving hugely successful at getting sponsorship and works of art for the massive fundraising art evening.
One of the artworks up for auction, by Aroha and Friends artist Rakai Karaitiana. Photo / Supplied
They are on track to have 60 pieces of art to choose from, including from Aroha and Friends artist Rakai Karaitiana and from high school students from across Hawke's Bay.
Deputy principal Tony McCann joked it was an opportunity to buy their art before they became famous.
He said it had been a real pleasure watching the children rehearse their presentations and then go on to confidently approach artists and businesses, often coming away with a commitment of sponsorship or a donation of a work.
"That in itself is a great communication learning experience for them, and a real confidence builder."
