12 News School sends capsule into future ON THE eve of Villa Maria College’s 100 th birthday, students have been working on a very forward-thinking project – a time capsule to be opened in 2068. Teacher Mikaela Hood has been working with her students to decide what items should be included in the capsule. “Two year 12 history classes were studying historical sources and as part of their learning look into different time capsules around the world and consider what and how Mikaela Hood Tuesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>19</strong> <strong>2017</strong> historians could use these sources,” Ms Hood said. She said the idea of the college creating a time capsule evolved from this. Year 9 social studies classes have been involved in collecting the items to be included. Year 9E photographed the school, collected artefacts and asked principal Deborah Brosnahan to write a letter to the school’s future principal. Year 9G wrote letters discussing school life and their experiences at the college. “I like the idea of putting letters into the time capsule explaining what our lives are like today, to be opened and read in 2068,” year 9 student Sarah Williams said. Along with letters detailing the present day life of a high schooler, the classes included a <strong>2017</strong> college magazine, school tie, photographs, canteen menu, centennial pin and a school swimming cap, among other items. Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi FORWARD THINKING: (Back) – Monica Fahey, Sophie Houghton, Grace Prendergast, Madison Clifton, Rebecca Thwaites, Molly Emms, Neve Mangan, Amy Buckmaster and Paris Wardle. (Front) – Ashley Santhosh, Georgia-Rose Dawson, Sequaya Prentice, Piper McMullen, Mabel Bownes, Olivia Glen, Ella-Rose Newman and Sarah Williams “I like that I’ll still be alive when it’s opened again in 50 years,” year 9 student Paris Wardle said. Villa Maria College will mark a century of Catholic education in February. Opened and staffed by the Sisters of Mercy in <strong>19</strong>18, the college has come a long way from the 14 pupils enrolled on its first day. Registrations are now open for the Villa Maria College centennial weekend on February 16-18. The events planned include a family carnival day, sophisticated ball and special centennial mass. The college’s history will be told, with the launch of a book written by historian and author Sean Brosnahan, and a photographic exhibition for all to view. •Villa Maria College centennial details can be found at www.villamaria100.co.nz SOUTHERN VIEW Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk Villa Maria dux earns university scholarship BRITTANY BAUGH was crowned dux at Villa Maria College’s senior prize-giving last week. As part of the award she received a Canterbury University dux scholarship. She is enrolled at Canterbury University next year and will study a double degree in law and arts. FLAME FILES Fire risk columnist bids farewell • By Mark Thomas – fire risk management officer THIS IS the last flame files. After nearly 11 years back in Christchurch and 518 columns completed, I’ve decided it’s time to shuffle off into retirement. The column has been something I’ve always enjoyed. Sometimes the time available has been too short for comfort and some other times I’ve had a good subject and time to do it justice. I can only hope it’s been entertaining to some and even occasionally informative. I know the issues haven’t really changed. There are still too many kitchen fires. There are still too many arson fires. But in recent years, the number of fire fatalities has fallen. This must in part be the result of our promotion of smoke alarms and I still live in hope of the day none of us will agree to sleep anywhere that is not alarm covered. Another quite satisfying part of this job has been the public speaking. I’ve talked to older people, young people, service groups and even prisoners in jail. Some of the most satisfying feedback I ever got was being told all of the group I had spoken to at Christchurch Women’s Prison later used their phone privileges to ring home to ensure the family was protected by smoke alarms. Finally, sincere thanks are due to Star Media for providing me with the platform to preach the fire safety message. That’s a true public service and is very much appreciated. I’ve been fortunate with the calibre of people I’ve worked with, both in the firefighting family and those outside. Stay safe everyone. STAY SAFE: A group of prisoners Mark Thomas spoke to at Christchurch Women’s Prison later used their phone privileges to ring home to ensure their families were protected by smoke alarms. Best Motorbuys TM ANYTHING WITH A MOTOR! 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