Saturday, October 29, 2022

# 456 - Lighthouses of New Zealand


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many thanks to Wendy for this cover from New Zealand.

On the background behind the  group of children and beside the house to the left is Tiritiri Matangi Lighthouse.

This stamp is one of six stamps issued on 1st June 2022 to celebrate the centenary of Te Kura (The Correspondence School)

"In 1922, Miss Janet MacKenzie arrived at the Department of Education in Wellington to start work as the first teacher of a new education endeavour – a ‘correspondence scheme’. She was allocated a small office on the second floor of Government Buildings. The role rapidly jumped from the estimated 25 primary-aged students to 347 by the end of the first year. Everything was handwritten and sent by post. 

Today more than 24,000 students are enrolled each year. Students of all ages, from early childhood to adult learners, study a vast array of topics, and lessons are now delivered instantly via the internet.Over the past 100 years, the school has undergone a remarkable transformation. Even its name has changed. But the profound mission of Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu has not deviated since 1922 – to provide education to tamariki and rangatahi who otherwise would miss out on the chance not just for an education, but the opportunity to transform their lives. 

Janet MacKenzie would surely have been delighted to know that the school for which she built such strong foundations would endure, and remain just as relevant as ever, 100 years later." - New Zealand Post


Wednesday, October 19, 2022

# 455 - Lighthouses of Canada

 













Thanks to Sam from Canada for this cover.

Stamps featured on this cover are Sisters Islets, Pelee Passage, Haut-fond Prince & Rose Blanche.

The stamps were issued on 3rd October 1985 and the series was titled Modern Lighthouses of Canada.

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

# 454 - Lighthouses of France

 












Thank you to Reto for sending this cover. Much appreciated.

Stamps feature (Top left) Point de Raz Lighthouse and (Top Center & Right) Ouistreham Lighthouse