Film Screening: The HeART of the Matter

“Every person whatever his ability, whether he be rich or poor, whether he live in town or country, has a right as a citizen to a free education, of the kind for which he is best fitted and to the fullest extent of his power... “

Under the leadership of a legendary director general of education, Clarence Beeby, the years immediately after World War II saw the most remarkable shifts in educational philosophy New Zealand had ever experienced. Luit Bieringa’s documentary traces those changes and the army of men and women who worked to establish a thoroughly bicultural and arts-centred education system. Gordon Tovey, national supervisor of arts and crafts, and his team of artists and art specialists fostered the lively and colourful classrooms that New Zealand is familiar with today, in stark contrast to the rote-learning environments preceding them.

“Given current challenges in education, and because this rich history is beginning to fade from living memory, ‘Tovey era’ stories need revisiting now more than ever…”

Directed by Luit Bieringa
Produced by Jan Bieringa
2016

Please join the Friends of Mahara for afternoon tea and the film screening followed by Q & A with Jan Bieringa.

Tickets $12 including afternoon tea

Available from Mahara iti by eftpos or cash; from Paekākāriki Fruit Supply for cash, and limited door sales on the day.
Tickets can also be ordered by emailing info@maharagallery.org.nz