NZ small but gutsy at the edge of the world

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

This month’s reflection from Pat Lynch begins with with a message of active support and good will to our Christchurch colleagues who continue to adjust to the tragedy of February 22nd and continues with some thoughts on how he views the Kiwi approach to life. “It is salutary to look back over the last generation or two and count the very positive gains, which we have made in our growth as a nation.”

Read Pat Lynch’s blog at New Zealand Catholic Education

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