Clyde School’s Korimako class (year six and seven) are on a mission to fill their walls with the world.

Pupils have asked people around the world to send them postcards, including how to say “Welcome to Central Otago” in their language.

So far more than 40 postcards from as far away as Finland, Switzerland, South Africa, Spain and Hong Kong have arrived and with social media helping with campaign reach, the class is getting a taste of the spotlight too.

Stellan Dixon (10), Willow Pont (11), Zara Wing (11), Wynard Moolman (11) and Darcy Smith (11) with postcards from Finland, Spain, Hong Kong, South Africa and the United States. Photo: The Central App 

New teacher Sydney Robertson, who has been sharing her journey on social media, has gained significant interest, leading to More FM interviewing some of her class on Wednesday.

They’ve had supportive comments from the Black Ferns and Southern Steel coach Wendy Frew on social media also.

She said the class couldn’t believe one of the videos about the project has had 37,000 views and another one 5,000.

Zara, Sydney and Willow can't wait to see what cards come in each day, calling it "exciting and surprising". Photo: The Central App 

Sydney said the project links with the school value of connection, helping pupils connect to the world around them. 

The class is working towards making videos to welcome seasonal workers to Central next term using some of the skills and ideas from this project. 

“What’s really cool is that many of the postcards are from links to people in this class.”

Along with the online promotion the pupils have created postcards for local businesses to hand out, and information has gone to the broader school community via the Hero app and Clyde School news. 

Sydney said initially she thought the project would last for term two, but now it will be extended until the end of the year.

“One person sent us a book about penguins, and a small penguin too. There is so much learning in it, we are only unpacking the start of it all.”

“We’ve learned some places don't have reliable postal services,” Sydney said. 

Some cards have been emailed or even hand delivered to school. 

The Project Postcard wall. Photo: The Central App 

One pupil said they’re going to keep going until they get a postcard from NBA super star Le Bron James.

Also on their wish list are actor Jason Momoa, and Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell.

If you’d like to send them a postcard (even from within NZ) address it to:

Korimako class

PO Box 159

Omakau 9376

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