NZSJ Volume 14 No.3 Winter 2003
Celebrating 25 years of the New Zealand Suzuki Institute, this issue explores the beginnings of Suzuki education in New Zealand and highlights key individuals and events that shaped its development. The journal also includes graduation updates, teacher training news, and personal reflections from Suzuki teachers.
In this issue:
- Editorial: living soul has no age – Catharina van Bohemen
- President’s report – Val Thorburn
- In the beginning: Hamilton – Margaret Crawshaw
- Beginnings: in the south island – Lois McCallum and Val Scott
- Beginnings: a personal reflection – Barbara Ker-Mann
- Beginnings: in Napier – Win Bickerstaff & Marion Stronach
- thoughts of student, teacher, father – Simon Griffiths
- Beginnings; learning from Suzuki Sensei – Dora Harkness
- A parent recollects: the Hall family – Stephen Hall
- Graduation tapes: essential information
- Teacher training enquiries
- NZSI National Executive List
Editorial
Catharina van Bohemen reflects on the early history of the Suzuki movement in New Zealand.
President’s Report
Val Thorburn discusses the progress of the Suzuki Institute and celebrates 25 years of Suzuki education.
How It All Began
Margaret Crawshaw shares the origins of the Suzuki method in New Zealand, tracing its early growth.
South Island Beginnings
Lois McCallum and Val Scott recount the development of Suzuki education in the South Island.
A Personal Reflection
Barbara Ker-Mann shares her personal experiences with Suzuki education, focusing on Dr. Suzuki’s inspiring philosophy.
Teacher Trainer Beginnings in Napier
Win Bickerstaff and Marian Stronach discuss the establishment of teacher training in Napier.
Student, Teacher, Father
Simon Griffiths reflects on the multi-faceted role of being both a Suzuki teacher and parent.
Dora Harkness Remembers
Dora Harkness shares her memories of early Suzuki days and the lessons learned from Dr. Suzuki.
Graduation Information
Updates on graduation requirements and the recent achievements of Suzuki students across New Zealand.
Branch News
News and updates from Suzuki branches across the country.