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Barbara Braxton One year on and it still makes me cry, Ian. Thank you again.

Debbie - OurKidz NZ OSCAR Kaiapoi This is absolutely wonderful to know that communities, countries and people stand together. Thank you for your support and excellent presentation of support to our Garden City

Jackie a wonderfully creative, but more importantly CARING contribution from some amazing young Australians whose thoughts and action are part of shaping and sharing powerful and positive "being a person" actions for a future.

ianmclean 31st March: Education journalist, Maralyn Parker, awards us her "Dux" award, calling this slideshow "clever, creative and deeply moving" (Sydney's Daily Telegraph).

Teresa Mr Mclean, you have done a wonderful job of putting together this slideshow, and the students of Penrith Public School...I couldnt wait to view it today, and my heart goes out to the people of Christchurch... this quake will make you stronger... .

Sandy Thank you to everyone for the lovely tribute. The flowers are lovely. You show that if people work together they can achieve anything. We are all slowly rebuilding our lives. Keep safe everyone.

Julie Thanks Ian, Kerrie and Lacey - A very moving , creative and appropriate tribute which enabled our students to think about ways everyone and anyone can make a difference and then DO IT. Makes me feel like a proud old teacher :-)

Marriene Langton Principal West Spreydon School. Thanks for the lovely tribute. We are family.

Siobhan Doherty-Forman A truly beautiful tribute and expression of hope.

ianmclean We are overwhelmed by all the wonderful comments about our little slideshow, and that some NZ schools are playing it at their weekly assemblies. Glad we helped to add a little colour to Christchurch this week with All Black Day.

Mrs Cullen-Reid, Room Matai, St Patrick's Kaiapoi It takes many hands to make something beautiful. Well done.

Vera Another brilliant production, Ian and your school.

Maryanne Newton, Kaiapoi Absolutely amazing - it is so lovely to know so many people want to help Christchurch bloom again. The hand flowers are fabulous!!

Lorellyn Tomlinson Simply stunning, very uplifting and inspirational! Well done!

L Richardson Wow, times are difficult in Christchurch at the moment but I hope that you will come over sometime in the future and see our flowers for real although I really love yours. Thanks for caring. Lorraine Richardson

Christian Couper - Principal Little River School. Banks Peninsula. Christchurch. You are awesome! You get our Creativity Award this week! We can be brave when we know we have friends thinking of us and sending their best wishes.

Kym Wells Principal of Wainoni School, East ChCh Thanks so much for this. It is so beautiful. We really appreciate the thoughts of others in New Zealand. Today is March 24th and our school Wainoni School opened for the first full day today. We are slowly rebuilding. Our school is still much smaller than it was, but we are dedicated to getting everyone back on track! Kia Kaha Christchurch

Chris Thank you Ian and Penrith Public. It is amazing to know so many people are going out of their way to support the people of Christchurch. They will indeed Rise Up :)

Room 9, Bishopdale School Thank you so much for this fantastic presentation of a creative and beautiful symbol of hope. We appreciate your support and thoughts here in Christchurch.

Tracy I had tears rolling down my cheeks at the thought of so many people caring and supporting Christchurch in her time of need. The artwork of painted hands symbolises so much and is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to create, care and share.

Lacey Ingle (Penrith Public School) It looks fantastic, Ian!! I am so proud of the children's efforts and the money we raised to support our friends in New Zealand. You brought a tear to my eye as I watched the finished product!!! Thanks Ian!!

ianmclean The waratah is the state flower of New South Wales, Australia.

ianmclean to bloom again!

West Melton School What an amazing reflection. It is so nice that you have taken the time to think of others in need. Christchurch is a great place. We thank you for your support! Kia kaha Christchurch.

Hakui Gwen He mihi nui ki a koutou mo ou koutou aroha ki a matou. Thank you so much for caring. TKKM O Te Whanau Tahi

Bronwyn Shalfoon, Leeston School Thank you for such a beautiful tribute, it brought tears to my eyes...It is now going in our assembly on Friday. Thanks Australia!

Hoon Hay School The staff and children of Hoon Hay School thank you for thinking of us and we all loved this presentation. You are great neighbours to have!

Jamie & Tyler Room1 Weedons School. Thanks alot for thinking about us in these tough times, we really appreciate it. &we're puttng your slide show in our assembly to show the rest of the school.

Room 5, Our Lady of the Assuption School Thank you Penrith Public School for supporting Christchurch in our hard times. We wrote a haiku in response: Earthquakes come and go But ANZACS never give up May the flowers bloom

Brent Egerton Thanks for your thoughts and support! We will rebuild and bloom again. Kai Kaha. Brent Egerton Hammersley Park School

James, Ashleigh & Nick Room 1 Somerfield School We are deeply thankful for your donation. It is heartwarming that Australia is caring. Thanks for being there for us when things aren't going so well for Christchurch.

New Brighton Catholic School Wow what a fantastic tribute to Canterbury, you have truely captured our feelings and emotions. We will bloom again, bigger and brighter than before. Your Tribute is motivation to us and a credit to you. Thank you. Kai Kaha

Anne Williams Well done. This is a great tribute and you have motivated us all to help Christchurch bloom again. Swannanoa School.

Margie A-J I appreciate your efforts for Christchurch. Thank you. Loved the hand painted flowers - so cool.

Ash Maindonalds - Kaiapoi Borough School. Ian, you and your friends are talented, creative and caring young people - just what our world needs. Thanks for caring and sharing. Thanks for your support - it is a great example of the ANZAC spirit that lives on in our two countries. We wish a blessing on you, your school, community and families. Kia manawanui. Kia manakitia e hoa ma.

James Petronelli, Principal - Clearview Primary A very kind gesture in a time when we need it most. Our city will bloom again and it is comforting to know that our Australian cousins/fellow educators are supporting us. Thank you.

R8 Mt Pleasant School, CHCH Thank you for the video. We liked it. It was very heartwarming. Take care.

LosangZopa Thank you so much for sharing. Very inspirational and we loved the floral linking. Sue & Barb, T-Ls Canberra Girls Grammar Junior School

Rick Wardrop and the Spreydon School team Thank you. What an amazing spirit you have injected into the day.

Grant Newby Thank you for such a wonderful effort. It is a great source of strength for us to know we do not stand alone. - Allenvale Special School

John Bockett South New Brighton School Thanks for this very creative and moving tribute. The beauty of the city is still there and is truely reflected in the peoples attitude and determination to get through this. As one of our students wrote in a beautiful poem, "some buildings may fall, but we are Cantabrians and we will stand tall."

Scott Thelning and the team at Mt Pleasant School A huge Crusaders thank you for your wonderful support. The response we are all getting from around the world is overwhelming - and it really makes a difference! Cheers to our Aussie cousins!

Rosemary Richards - TL Prairiewood HS Outstanding!

Therese Coleman Thank you for such a beautiful tribute. We will bloom again! St Patrick's Kaiapoi thanks you for your support.

Susan B A wonderful tribute to an amazing city that WILL bloom again.

Woolston School, Christchurch YAY! What a lovely thing to do. Your effort is really appreciated. Thank you

Barrie Clark It is humbling to see and hear the support we are being offered. Thank you for keeping our spirits up! Thank you for your friendship and concern. from St Peter's School

Dianne Prendergast, Lauriston School Your efforts are much appreciated. Thank you. Christchurch does need to bloom again, so your contributions will be gratefully received. This is a gorgeous presentation.

John Bangma Thank you for caring about us. You are right, we will rebuild but it is great to know so many are behind us in doing this. Thank you. Mairehau Primary School, Christchurch President, Canterbury Primary Principals Assoc

Papanui School Christchurch Thank you. Kia kaha te menemene - keep smiling. You've helped us to smile today.

Team 5/6 Clarkville School Christchurch. Thank you for sharing this with us. We feel grateful, happy and thankful that you took the time to 'lend a hand' to Christchurch after the February 22nd 2011 earthquake. Thanks for caring.

Sue Edwards Thank you so much for this beautiful piece. It is reflective and uplifting.

Kristie Everest Clarkville School. What a FABULOUS idea! I loved the painted hand flowers! Thank you for your kind thoughts, actions and well wishes at this tough time.

Pene Abbie Thank you for bringing both tears and colour to our morning. We are so grateful that you are thinking of and supporting us. Clarkville Primary School Canterbury

Annette Sjoberg Thank you for your moving celebration of our beautiful garden city. Christchurch has been broken but will rise again with the strength and goodwill of our people. With our love and prayers, Staff and Students of St Albans Catholic School, Christchurch

Kaiapoi North School, North Canterbury What a fabulous tribute to our garden city - with such support we WILL rise again - Kia Kaha, thank you!

Ruth you are awesome

Barbara Braxton On behalf of the All Black Day committee and all New Zealanders, I thank the staff and students of Penrith Primary for your amazing efforts. I have shared it with teachers and students in Christchurch

ianmclean Special thanks to Miss Ingle, Mrs Mead and the SRC for giving up their lunchtime to create some art. The day raised $389.30 for the official earthquake appeal.

ianmclean the one-month anniversary of the quake.

ianmclean Students at Penrith Public School wore black clothes on 22nd March...

ianmclean We donated a gold coin each to the fundraising appeal.

ianmclean And at lunchtime, the members of our Student Representative Council...

ianmclean painted their hands...

ianmclean to resemble flowers.

ianmclean Here is a New Zealand Kaka King...

ianmclean And a New Zealand kowhai...

ianmclean It takes three people cooperating to make a waratah...

ianmclean Over 140 people were killed.

ianmclean The city's people are determined to rebuild.

ianmclean We hope you, too, will want to help the Garden City...

ianmclean Photo by gobeirne @ Flickr

ianmclean On 22nd February 2011, a massive earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand.

ianmclean Christchurch was known as the Garden City.

ianmclean Flickr photo by Mark Lincoln, www.nzraw.co.nz

ianmclean Photo by gobeirne @ Flickr

ianmclean Flickr photo by Mark Lincoln, www.nzraw.co.nz

ianmclean Photo by gobeirne @ Flickr

ianmclean Please, will you lend a hand to help Christchurch to bloom again?

ianmclean Image via Mike Riversdale @ Flickr, via @BarristaMatt & iphonenewzealand.co.nz

ianmclean Earthquake images are Creative Commons, from Flickr, credited as requested. Flower art by Mrs Mead, students of Class SCHM and some Student Representative Councillors from Penrith Public School.

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