Show goes on despite the hail

Jared Nicoll

Havelock School pupil Kupe Bradley, 11, holds up two chickens at the school's pet day and spring festival.

Jared Nicoll

Havelock School pupils, from left, Kea Bradley, 9, Huna Hough, 10, Ayla Hough, 12, and lying on Bolit the goat is Nicole Bourk, 10.

Jared Nicoll

Havelock School pupils battle their teachers in a tug of war challenge

Jared Nicoll

Havelock School student Ella Donald, 11, has to bite the apple strong enough to be able to pull it off the string held by principal Ernie Buutveld.

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Havelock School pupils showed off their animals and then their strength during the school's annual spring festival and pet day on Friday.

Pupils displayed their chickens, goats, horses and other farm animals on the school field until a quick snap of hail forced the cancellation of the grand parade in the morning.

The sun returned after lunch, and the children celebrated with sack and egg races, an airbound version of bobbing for apples, and a tug-of-war challenge.

Major award winners in the pet day competition were Harvey Brownlee in the junior section, Ella King in the intermediate and Ella Donald in the seniors.

- The Marlborough Express

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