Erika Fairweather's schoolmates burst with pride at teenager's Tokyo Olympics feats
There was no medal for 17-year-old Kiwi swimmer Erika Fairweather in Tokyo on Monday, but 10,000 kilometres away at her Dunedin school the pride levels went through the roof.
Hundreds of her schoolmates gathered for a special assembly at Kavanagh College in Dunedin 2.20pm, when Fairweather jumped off the blocks in the Olympic women’s 400m freestyle final.
The start brought a mixture of nerves and anticipation as they watched the head girl on a big screen set up on the assembly stage, and Fairweather’s eighth-place finish did nothing to shake the feeling that they were watching something extraordinary.
Well done Erika!
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64.1% Yes
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33.5% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below
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What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
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