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Yvonne Shorter
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DescriptionFounding kristin Parent
When Yvonne enrolled her daughter at Kristin in 1973, some questioned her decision. Although the school was seen by some as “alternative,” Yvonne recognised its vibrant energy, and she embraced Kristin with enthusiasm. This decision marked the beginning of her significant contribution to Kristin’s growth.
From the earliest days of Kristin, Yvonne was a driving force behind fundraising activities. She ran a regular Friday cake stall in Takapuna, organised Kristin's famous Pizza Bakes, and co-ordinated the annual Christmas cake fundraiser. Yvonnes' contribution also extended to other areas of school life, including the implementation of Kristin’s original uniform. For the official opening of the school at Campbell's Bay in 1974, Yvonne even donated a flagpole from her own property, so the New Zealand flag could be raised. This same flagpole was later installed at the Albany campus in 1978.
Yvonne passed away in 2024, but her tireless energy and dedication to creating the Kristin we see today will always be remembered.
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When Yvonne enrolled her daughter at Kristin in 1973, some questioned her decision. Although the school was seen by some as “alternative,” Yvonne recognised its vibrant energy, and she embraced Kristin with enthusiasm. This decision marked the beginning of her significant contribution to Kristin’s growth.
From the earliest days of Kristin, Yvonne was a driving force behind fundraising activities. She ran a regular Friday cake stall in Takapuna, organised Kristin's famous Pizza Bakes, and co-ordinated the annual Christmas cake fundraiser. Yvonnes' contribution also extended to other areas of school life, including the implementation of Kristin’s original uniform. For the official opening of the school at Campbell's Bay in 1974, Yvonne even donated a flagpole from her own property, so the New Zealand flag could be raised. This same flagpole was later installed at the Albany campus in 1978.
Yvonne passed away in 2024, but her tireless energy and dedication to creating the Kristin we see today will always be remembered.
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CollectionIn MemoriamEventKristin's Official Opening (1974)
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Yvonne Shorter. Kristin School Archives, accessed 15/11/2026, https://kristinschool.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/7603