Bay Harbour: July 13, 2016

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PAGE 6 BAY HARBOUR Wednesday July 13 2016 our Local Views School’s long wait over Redcliffs School principal Rose McInerney talks about how it felt to hear Education Minister Hekia Parata announce the school would remain open It’s quite hard to explain the feelings of an interminable wait that was finally coming to an end. The Redcliffs board of trustees had now had quite a few meetings with Minister Hekia Parata to meaningfully engage on the importance of our school remaining open but this was to be the mother of all meetings. So much preparation had gone into what this day would reveal and there was a strong weight of responsibility in my heart and I’m certain in the hearts of those with me. Half of the board – Kent France, Mark Robberds, Steph Grieve and I met at the airport bright and early and ready to go. We faced the very interested media with our ongoing positive approach to how well we had problem solved the Minister’s concerns and felt hopeful for a change in decision for the Redcliffs School community. This issue had now reached out to all New Zealanders and we knew many had a deep interest in what Thursday’s result would be. We travelled to Wellington leaving our children in the confident and professional hands of our staff and the other half of the board of trustees. They carried on their school day as normally as they possibly could, while we boarded our flight with the promise of any news coming straight to them the minute that we had it. So much invested in this process and so many people willing us to have good news for our community’s future. On arrival in Wellington we taxied to Parliament, had a quick coffee, and again were met by more media going in to the Beehive. We announced our arrival at reception and sat down to have our last chat about our approach for the two potential outcomes. So much time had been given to this final submission and it was truly crunch time. Before long we were welcomed into the Minister’s office with her large team of advisers and we waited for Minister Parata’s response with baited breath. While we had been banking on a positive decision when it actually came through there were enormous hugs both in Wellington and soon after in Christchurch. A united team of problem solving, invested, tenacious, determined individuals had come together and saved our Redcliffs School from closure. A feeling I will never forget and so proud to share in that piece of very important history. HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you think moving Redcliffs School to Barnett Park would work? Email your views to bridget. rutherford@starmedia.kiwi Massive effort pays off Green MP Eugenie Sage says the Redcliffs School decision was great news Congratulations to everyone in the Redcliffs School community for the sustained and successful advocacy to keep Redcliffs School as a local school. Standing up for what you believe in helps create change in politics. Overturning Education Minister Hekia Parata’s interim decision last November that Redcliffs School would close by the end of this year has taken a massive effort. It has involved inspired leadership from the school board of trustees, a determined effort by parents, energy from students and creative engagement with the media and the wider community. The Minister’s decision will ensure that Redcliffs School, either on the Main Rd site or another site such as Barnett Park, remains the hub of its community. Elsewhere in education, the news has been less welcome. In a surprise Budget move, the Government decided to freeze funding for schools’ operational grants. This means there will be more pressure on parents to “donate” even more for their children’s education. This puts quality education under strain and erodes the right to a free education. Operational funding goes into essentials such as heating, computers for students, learning support, property maintenance, and relief teachers. We need regular funding increases to keep up with increased costs. Between 2010 and 2014 parents forked out $791.3 million to subsidise their children’s education with donations. Redcliffs School Fair is one of the largest and most successful in Christchurch in raising funds to help students learn. Lower decile schools will suffer the most, as their ability to fundraise is more constrained. 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Wednesday July 13 2016 BAY HARBOUR PAGE 7 Bay Harbour News asked its readers what they thought of Banks Peninsula Community Board members being paid half of what city board members will be paid following October’s elections Jeremy Agar – I was on the Lyttelton-Mt Herbert Community Board in 2006 when we merged with Christchurch and our pay was set at a much lower level than that of our colleagues in the city. The then chair of the Remuneration Authority, whose name I have forgotten, deigned to meet us. Then, as now, the word was that the decision was based on a ‘formula’ to do with population, but in spite of our repeated attempts to get him to elaborate, he was unable to advance a single rationale in support of his ‘formula’. He did not try to hide his boredom. It needs to be remembered that the Remuneration Authority used to be known as the Higher Salaries Commission, one of the designers of the managerial culture which thinks that town clerks and top executives need to be paid ridiculously large sums. They’re not keen on lower salaries, which they associate with obsolete notions like local democracy. Prue Kennard – I just want to add my voice to the plea for our Banks Peninsula Community Board members to receive exactly the same remuneration as all the others regardless of the population involved. Their work is basically the same and what’s more, their travel time Proudly supported by must be much higher. It seems an insulting and ridiculous move to reduce their pay by this amount. Charlotte Orr – Reading the local body pay ‘ludicrous’ article, I totally agree with the title. Even though I grew up in Lyttelton, I am still anti bias to contrary. I strongly agree with the movement that the Banks Peninsula Community Board members should definitely be paid the same as the city boards. I can’t work out in my head how smaller the Banks Peninsula area is in comparison to Linwood-Central- Heathcote. But I can imagine it covers Lyttelton, Diamond Harbour, Governors Bay, Cass Bay and I’m sure to have missed some. However, I believe the Banks Peninsula Community Board should get paid parity with the city boards. Port Hills Labour MP Ruth Dyson responds to the announcement that Redcliffs School would remain open: How fantastic is this news! I am just so proud of the board, the staff, the pupils and the community with the way that they have professionally and competently answered every question to the Minister’s satisfaction. I really look forward to this saga closing and Redcliffs getting its school back again. I understand that the pupils were raising the classroom roofs with their cheering! 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It’s funny though, we try hard to look after ourselves and get this injection to prevent this, and take these pills to prevent that, and we still can get sick. And, yes, some of you can see where I am going with this, the same applies to our cars, boats, and motor-cycles, no matter how well prepared we are, sometimes things fail. In my case, the solution was easy, feel sorry for myself, keep warm and hydrated and sit the week out so I did not infect the rest of Canterbury. Yes, it was that bad believe me, man flu is the worst. However, if we are on the water and in spite of our Pirate’s Corner best preparations we end up breaking down. And while I am generally talking about powerboats, non-powered vessels can also have issues. THe first thing is before going out make sure we have our two forms of communication, ideally a VHF radio and cellphone, going a step further, flares and a torch, a personal locater beacon. All are there to ensure your safety. Having broken down, and ensuring that we are safe, if you are on vessel that is 6m or less then you will already have your lifejacket on. If you are on one that is over 6m then the first thing we need to do is put our lifejackets on then we need to assess how we are going to get back to shore. If you are close enough, then you may be able to use your alternative propulsion, be it the oars or auxiliary motor. If this is not possible, use your cell phone to call one of your boating mates or the VHF radio and call for assistance. Hopefully, another boatie will be nearby and they may be able give you a tow. If you are a coastguard member you can call them and they will assist for no charge. THere may be a charge if you are not a member. So not only is it worthwhile supporting the Coastguard, for a small fee you have something similar to the Automobile Association. Well worth considering. THat’s it from me this week, stay warm and safe. 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