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Here are 10 interesting facts about St Pattys Day to celebrate the holiday.
1. St. Patrick was not Irish - Ireland's patron saint was, in fact, from Wales!
2. The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place in New York in the 1760s.
3. Though we've come to associate kelly green with… View moreHere are 10 interesting facts about St Pattys Day to celebrate the holiday.
1. St. Patrick was not Irish - Ireland's patron saint was, in fact, from Wales!
2. The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place in New York in the 1760s.
3. Though we've come to associate kelly green with the Irish and the holiday, the 5th-century saint's official colour was "Saint Patrick's blue," a light shade of sky blue. The colour green only became associated with the big day after it was linked to the Irish independence movement in the late 18th century.
4. Don’t be fooled by any holiday decorations showing lady leprechauns. In traditional Irish folk tales, there are no female leprechauns, only nattily attired little guys who spend their days making and mending shoes (meaning they earned that gold they're always guarding).
5. St. Patrick never got canonized by a pope, making his saintly status somewhat questionable.
6. Guinness sales soar on St. Patrick's Day. Recent figures show that 5.5 million pints of the black stuff are downed around the world every day. On St. Patrick's Day that figure is doubled.
7. Your odds of finding a four-leaf clover are about 1 in 10,000.
8. How did the shamrock become associated with St. Patrick? According to Irish legend, the saint used the three-leafed plant (which is not to be confused with the four-leaf clover) as a metaphor for the Holy Trinity when he was first introducing Christianity to Ireland.
9. According to Irish legend, St. Patrick wasn't originally called Patrick. His birth name was Maewyn Succat, but he changed it to Patricius after becoming a priest.
10. In Chicago every year, the Plumbers Local 110 union dyes the river "Kelly" green. The dye lasts for about five hours.
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Make sure to have your say and spread the word about the Government's proposed 'accessible streets' rule changes.
One of the biggest changes would allow people riding things like bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters (powered scooter) to use the footpath, with a … View moreHi Neighbours!
Make sure to have your say and spread the word about the Government's proposed 'accessible streets' rule changes.
One of the biggest changes would allow people riding things like bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters (powered scooter) to use the footpath, with a speed limit of 15 kilometres per hour.
Find out about all the changes and submit your feedback on this important issue here: bit.ly...
There's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.
For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit … View moreThere's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.
For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit the Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora's website.
Applications are now open to Auckland Grammar School’s boarding hostel, Tibbs House, for 2021. Founded in 1962, Tibbs House provides accommodation, study and recreational facilities for 120 boarders. Boarders are supported by eight full time Masters who offer a wide range of teaching subjects and… View moreApplications are now open to Auckland Grammar School’s boarding hostel, Tibbs House, for 2021. Founded in 1962, Tibbs House provides accommodation, study and recreational facilities for 120 boarders. Boarders are supported by eight full time Masters who offer a wide range of teaching subjects and activities, as well as nightly study guidance.
To apply, visit our website to download an application form. Alternatively, contact the Director of Boarding, Mr Daniel Oram, at d.oram@ags.school.nz.
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Hi just wondering if anyone has any ponga lying around they’re willing to gift? We are wanting to mend a garden at our kohanga. Thought we’d ask before we go and buy.
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Develop your knowledge of Māori performing arts
Ngā Mana Whakairo a Toi, our Bachelor of Māori Performing Arts degree provides quality training for kaihaka who aim to work in teaching, cultural tourism, media and a range of other mediums to enhance Māori performing art tutor development and … View moreDevelop your knowledge of Māori performing arts
Ngā Mana Whakairo a Toi, our Bachelor of Māori Performing Arts degree provides quality training for kaihaka who aim to work in teaching, cultural tourism, media and a range of other mediums to enhance Māori performing art tutor development and to provide pathways into the fields of Māori development and business initiatives. Enrol as a group and with our support, teaching and learning can be made available in your own rohe!
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StarJam is a not-for-profit organisation passionate about unleashing the potential of young people with disabilities through music, dance and performance. We run fun, supportive and encouraging music workshops for young people aged between 6 and 25 years old throughout New Zealand, and we're … View moreStarJam is a not-for-profit organisation passionate about unleashing the potential of young people with disabilities through music, dance and performance. We run fun, supportive and encouraging music workshops for young people aged between 6 and 25 years old throughout New Zealand, and we're hoping to start 4 musical workshops in Rotorua next term!
To tell you all about StarJam, we're coming down to Rotorua on Tuesday 24th March to run an information evening for interested families, school, community organisations etc. It will be held from 4.30pm-5.30pm at Rotorua Community Youth Centre. We'd love to see you there!
Please RSVP to this information evening by emailing auckland@starjam.org. If you can't make it but are interested , please still email so we can keep you in the loop. We hope to see you there!
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