A warm welcome: Educator Rhiannon Taylor, Libby Nisbet and parents committee president Annaliese Williams. Photos: Aidan Briggs
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Rochester’s Shine Bright Kindergarten was the focal point on Thursday, November 9, with the fantastic original artworks the children were busy creating during term four on display.
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Parents committee president Annaliese Williams was thrilled with the parents who supported the new kindergarten and students.
Artistic inspiration: Children and adults alike enjoyed creating original works.
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Aidan Briggs
Vivid colours: Rochester Kindergarten held an art show to display the children’s talents.
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Aidan Briggs
“We started thinking that this would be a fundraiser. But now it’s all about the children and their artwork and showing off our new kindergarten,” Mrs Williams said.
Refreshing: Hughie, 4, and Sam, 3, enjoy the show.
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“The children have been working on the artworks for term four.”
Despite the facility being less than a year old, the kindergarten has already established an excellent reputation among the community.
Wow: Parents and students admire the works on display.
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Aidan Briggs
“The school also has a waiting list for next year with the kinder comprising 60 students,” Mrs Williams said.
Incredible: Taylor, 12, Laycey, 10, and Sky, 3.
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“All the money raised from the fundraising will be reinvested back into the kindergarten.
“I would like to say thank you to everyone who attended and donated money to the Shine Bright school.”
Educator Rhiannon Taylor said the art show was an amazing success.
Mixed media: Students worked with a variety of different materials.
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Aidan Briggs
“We couldn’t have asked for a better turnout, with over 200 people in attendance,” Mrs Taylor said.
Lively event: Families get a close look at the artwork.
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“The (number of) families that came along in support of our amazing kinder was overwhelming and we will do this in coming years.
Brilliant: Michaela Mahonen, Josh Mahonen, Iylah, 5, and Willow, 3, enjoy the original works on display.
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Aidan Briggs
“The feedback from families was extremely positive, with one family saying that there has never been anything like this before.”
Exemplary: Works were modern and distinctive.
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Aidan Briggs
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