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The Correspondence School Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu is celebrating its centenary with a new book tracking its rich and colourful history.
The school which began in 1922 with only a few dozen students has touched the lives of millions of New Zealanders to become a national institution and the largest school in the country. From back block country stations to far flung lighthouses, it delivered distance learning to children in some of the country's most remote places before expanding to include children with disabilities and any child who couldn't attend school.
Later it grew further to include early childhood and adult education, along with dual learning for students wanting subjects not offered at their own school.
The book - Going the Distance - traces the history of the school through pictures, personal stories and memories from the teachers, students and families for whom correspondence provided an educational lifeline.
Kathryn is joined by author Gael Woods.
