A typical homecraft class, possibly at Riccarton High School

1958

In manual training classes girls were taught homemaking skills (basic cookery, use of a sewing machine, simple embroidery and how to iron) while the boys learnt woodwork and metalworking skills.

Area: West / Riccarton

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Student employment scheme at the Groynes

26 January 1980

Alex Lee (left) and Graeme White at work in the Groynes

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: North / Belfast

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Students in a zoological class dissecting crayfish

1926

At Canterbury College.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - West

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Students in a laboratory class in wood technology

1926

At the School of Forestry, Canterbury College.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - West

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Prize exhibits of students in the manual training classes

1899

At the Ellesmere Show. The Ellesmere A. & P. Association held it's first show in conjunction with the Southbridge Horticultural and Rural Industries Society on Thursday 5th January 1871. From 1873 they had grounds of their own on the outskirts of Leeston. From that time the Annual Show was held on the third Thursday in October and was the first show in Canterbury each year.

Area: Other / Wider Canterbury

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Source: The weekly press, 15 November 1899, p. 66

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Ohoka School studying rocks at Halswell Quarry Park 1999

1 November 1999

One of the many schools that visited the quarry to learn about its history, geology and botany.

Area: South West / Halswell

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