The Press
June 29 2007
School to honour slain girl
The school of Christchurch homicide
victim Charlene Makaza plans to honour her at a memorial service at the school
today.
Charlene, 10, was found in bed at
her Bryndwr home on January 6 with breathing
difficulties, and she died the next day at Christchurch Hospital.
Police charged her uncle, George
Gwaze, 54, with murdering and sexually violating her, and a depositions hearing
has been set for next month.
Wairakei School principal
Lee McArthur said that weather permitting, pupils would plant a tree in
Charlene's memory.
McArthur earlier told The Press that
Charlene was a friendly, kind and helpful pupil.
"She found it cold here but had
adjusted. She was happy at school, she had friends at school and was really
well-liked by everybody," he said.
"Charlene loved to talk and was
always ready to share her stories with a good dose of humour.
"She was a good person with a
great big smile."