SPECIAL REQUESTS:1. Lawnmower: The school at present is very much in need of a lawnmower. Students have all this time maintained the grounds at their utmost best with short grassknives. They would greatly appreciate the donation of a lawnmower. Please Note: (Refer footnote and photograph below, ourselves – Kokoda Trekking (KTL) have purchased…[Read more]

For anyone considering a donation to this school, they still require the following:LIBRARY BOOKS:The following library books are needed for both students and teachers:

• Reference books
• Non Fiction books
• Fiction books
• Magazines
• Posters/Wall Charts

SPORTS EQUIPMENT:

• Soccer Balls
• Volleyballs
• Basketballs
• Netballs
• Softballs
• Rugby League Balls
• Rugby Union…

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I was asked by another teacher recently to supply details about this school so I will now post it here.Enrolment as at 9th May, 2006 – Grades 3 – Grade 8 202 Males and 211 Females – Totalling overall 413 studentsRussell Eroro handing over the many cartons of books etc to the Kokoda Primary School:IMGP1337.jpg

All trekkers have arrived back safe and sound in Port Moresby and are resting at their hotel.They said it was tough…good….and lots of mud! We tried to catch up with them again tonight but could not locate them in the hotel so spoke by phone and agreed to see them tomorrow at 10am.

Have just heard this group did really well and arrived at Kokoda today to overnight before they head back into Port Moresby tomorrow.Our donations arrived by boat and were all sent out to various villages this week. Linda was handed a shower bladder which apparently put a smile on her face.All trekkers will be back in Port Moresby tomorrow.

Have just been speaking to our guide at Efogi and she said the trekkers are having a great time.Everyone it appears is doing really well ie both groups and tomorrow they are planning on reaching Nauro.——————————————————————————Message from Katrina:Mummy is tired but happy. After receiving…[Read more]

All trekkers have now reached Efogi the half way point. Terry is doing it tough along with one of his sons but they are fine.Tomorrow however, they will make their decision as to whether to push on or get airlifted out. Nothing major just a little dehydration. They have them drinking plenty of water it seems.One of our other groups also in…[Read more]

Ryan's father decides its a chance to take a few photographs and reaches for his camera:IMGP1314.jpg

Trekkers adjusting their walking sticks before heading down the first hill. Linda had already met her porter Clement (maroon shirt – black beanie cap) and he is looking on. Clement has the nicest nature and I chose him personally to look after her. Ryan also seemed really excited as I guess he has been planning this for a long time and finally…[Read more]

Getting ready to move out as seen here at Ower's Corner:IMGP1303.jpg

Photograph taken at Ower's Corner on the day they left for their trek:IMGP1300.jpg

Dear KatrinaYou're looking great. Watch those river crossings CLUTZ!Thinking of you with loveMARRPhotograph: Group Photograph at Ower's Corner after they completed their trek, well done everyone and in six days too:IMGP1363.jpeg

Trekkers have made it to Isurava Village where they spent the night. Tomorrow they have a hard walk to Templeton's I.Two messages from the track:1. To Charlie & Iris: Mummy misses you and loves you VERY MUCH!2. Dave Freeman says 'I'm all right'….boys wish you were herePMSLunquoteAccording to Nikki by sat phone tonight, everyone did really…[Read more]

Trekkers seen here with the 24 hour ration packs. All were amazed at how much food they contained. We informed them we have also had them tested at a University on the Gold Coast and have been given the green light as excellent food packs for our trekkers.Our food packs are supplied to us by: http://www.food4treks.com.auThe quality control is thorough…[Read more]

After discussions with Pam Christie and myself last Friday, it was decided that we would combine our other two treks, ie Trek 206 & Trek 152 a.On arrival yesterday I put the idea to Hayden Hills who also agreed to become one big happy group. Trekkers soon bonded with each other at Jackson's Airport this morning and are seen here in a group…[Read more]

Trekkers arrived back in Port Moresby this morning around 7am and as I type this are at the airport waiting for their flight back to Australia afternoon around 3pm.Both father and son who have walked Everest Base Camp said Kokoda is harder but has not altitude problems.Colin becomes our oldest walker at 65 (66 in two weeks time) on a 6 day…[Read more]

Photograph: the guys wanted a BEFORE photograph, so they are, the KOKODA BLUE TEAM:IMGP1285.jpg

The other side of the room:IMGP1284.jpg

Hi everyone, all trekkers are now back in Port Moresby where I met up with them tonight whilst they were tucking into some nice food in the Gateway Restaurant.They had a few stories to tell:1. Stephen couldnt believe his eyes today when he saw a plane land and out walked his mother. They were in transit on a flight from Alotau to Ukarumpa and…[Read more]

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