Nor'West News: August 09, 2016

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8 • By Andrew King Tuesday August 9 2016 Rangi staff recognised for teaching excellence SEVERAL STAFF from Rangi Ruru Girls’ School have been recognised with a number of awards. Art teacher Kate Rivers has been recognised in the 2016 Independent Schools of New Zealand Honours Awards for her service to art education. One of Rangi’s longest serving staff members Frances Barnett has been recognised at the Boarding School Association’s national conference in Queenstown for her contribution and dedication. On top of those the physical education team has received an award from Physical Education New Zealand for demonstrating excellence in their field. Principal Sandra Hastie said the awards acknowledge the very high quality of teaching staff at the school as well as how hard everyone works to ensure that the students always get the very best from staff and teachers. “Rangi is about people. Our girls, our staff, our families and the wider community around the school,” she said. NINE PEOPLE who have studied or lived in the north-west area have been awarded grants from the Inspire Foundation to pursue their dreams and build careers. Angus Foster, Jack Lopas, Jake Koekemoer and Jared van “We are only as good as our people and it’s great to see the acknowledgement our people are exceptional.” Dr Hastie said what she sees as a ACHIEVERS common thread through the awards and winners is a focus on each girl and in a broad and holistic way. “Frances’s work in the boarding house is legendary. Kate’s work with our students around well-being is invaluable and her dedication to sustainability issues shows a depth in her as a person, of which we are very proud,” she said. “Last and by no means least our PE department. This recognition of their innovative programme was about the focus on the ‘whole girl’ with an emphasis on competency development and transformation teaching and learning practices,” she said. SPORTS Vianen from Christchurch Boys’ High School, Geeny Moon, of Merivale, Grace Shaw and Rory Sweeney, of Fendalton, Thomas Russel, of Papanui and former Christchurch Girls’ High School student Davina Waddy all have been given grants. Grace, Angus, Jack, Jared, Thomas and Davina received BUSINESSES ACHIEVERS RECOGNITION: Education Minister Hekia Parata, Kate Rivers and Independent Schools of New Zealand chairman Murray SPORTS Sim, Inspire Foundation grant recipients WE OFFER IT ALL! Get your Winter Service NOW! • SALES • SERVICE ALL BRANDS • PARTS AND ACCESSORIES • BACK UP SUPPORT • PICK UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE • GARDEN TOOL SHARPENING • NEW BATTERY RANGE • GARDENA GARDEN RANGE (All equipment sold is assembled, pre-commissioned ready to use) ARTYNS outdoor Power & equipment centre ltd 12B Normans Road, Strowan | Ph 355-9323 www.martyns.co.nz grants to pursue their passion for rowing, all of which will be competing at the world championships in Rotterdam in August. Geeny received her grant to continue playing the french horn in orchestras all around the world. Jake received the grant to help get him to the world championships in Belarus to BUSINESSES PHOTO: ISNZ GREAT TEAM: Rangi physical education team. Back: Helen Joblin and Debbie Robertson, front: Leigh Allan and Sandra Matenga. compete with the New Zealand under-18 sprint kayak team. Rory’s grant will help him further study in the United States towards an opera career. The Inspire Foundation was set up as a charitable trust to recognise and reward talented young Cantabrians. To qualify, applicants must LAWyerS We have over 40 years’ experience to assist you with… • Buying and Selling Houses and Commercial Property • Wills, Trusts and Estate matters • All issues facing you and your business; • Employment Law matters; • Traffic matters; • Earthquake related issues; and • Advice regarding Retirement Villages Call John, Brendan or Andrew today on 03 366 8996 to find out how we can help you. Email. lawyers@mclegal.co.nz Airport Business Park 92 Russley Road Christchurch 8042 NOR’WEST NEWS DEDICATION: From left, Nicky Barnett, Frances Barnett and director of boarding Treena Ruwhiu. SC SC be aged between 15 and 23, a resident of Canterbury for at least three years with New Zealand citizenship and demonstrated extraordinary ability or potential in any of the areas of arts, IT, design, music, science, research, education, sport or community service. SP Providing Custom Framing of all Artworks Gallery Space with large Range of Original work Including CHCH Scenes, L/Edition Prints, Posters Photography & Sporting Memorabilia 6 Main North Road | Ph 352 7594 (Next to SBS Bank) www.artworkspictureframing.co.nz Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Closed weekends
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