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4 Tuesday August 8 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Your Local Views FLAME FILES Keep hot ash out of your wheelie bins • By Mark Thomas - specialist fire investigator IT WAS timely. Evening city crews were called to a house in Sewell St, Linwood, on July 29, where a wheelie bin, close to the house, was found to be on fire. A recent spate of these type of fires in Burnside had resulted in an arrest. Nearly all these incidents are the result of deliberate acts by people who get some form of satisfaction out of arson. So the fire in Linwood appeared to indicate another area of town was in someone’s sights. That was until some questions were asked and it was found that ash from the fireplace had been dumped into the bin on the same day. Don’t ever do this. Ash can stay hot enough for five days to ignite combustibles. It should never be placed in a plastic container.Like a wheelie bin. On July 30, a mother and father in Ilam were disturbed from their lie-in by a fire crew hammering on their door. DISPOSAL: Ash from your logburner can stay flammable for up to five days. To their horror, the reason turned out to be one of the kids, up and about before the parents, had placed a prank call on the 111 system. We take these types of incident seriously. We call them malicious false alarms for a start. Our Fire Awareness and Intervention programme were utilised to work with the child so they understand the possible consequences. Because any time a fire truck is responding to such a false alarm they are unavailable for a real emergency that is perhaps happening near them. That has the potential for real tragedy. Celebrating Rangi’s past Rangi Ruru Girls’ School principal Sandra Hastie writes about tradition and history in the present and future of schooling IN 1889, Charlie Chaplin was born, the Eiffel Tower opened and even though it was still four years before women won the right to vote in New Zealand, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School came into being, in Christchurch. Every year we celebrate Founders’ Day on August 2, the date when the vision of a group of women was realised; a vision to give girls opportunities that, until then, were not readily available to them. Rangi was founded by Miss Helen Gibson, after her father, Captain Frederick Gibson, built a large house with two schoolrooms on the corner of Webb St. It was administered by her and her sisters Mary, Beatrice, Alice, Lucy, Ethel, Ruth and Winifred for nearly 60 years. It was made very clear by the sisters that the focus of the school was not to turn the students into young ladies, who would become stay-at-home-mothers, but rather strong young women with intellect, strength and their own viewpoints. The Gibson sisters were indeed ahead of their time. These years identify the first stirrings of the ‘Independent Woman’. Removed from the traditions of “home,” girls began to demand the privileges of their brothers. They wanted equal opportunities; they wanted university education; they wanted the vote. They achieved all of these things before their sisters in Britain, and frequently against the advice and opinions of their parents. They could see that the liberating force was education. The Gibson sisters all helped WESTERN NEWS in some way with the running of the school, in fact they all continued with their studies to train to become qualified as teachers and in doing so, demonstrated the importance of knowledge in leadership. Looking through the history of the school, it’s very clear that Rangi wasn’t just about academics, sports, music; the arts and fun also featured which for that time in history and for young women, shows it was indeed ahead of its time. I am sure that if the Gibson sisters were alive today, they would be proud of what has been achieved and we all know that there is still plenty to do. We are stronger for knowing and celebrating our past. Where we have come is an important part of where we are going, and Founder’s Day is a wonderful way to weave the threads of tradition and history into the strong and colourful fabric of our school community. FOUNDERS: Rangi Ruru was run from 1890 by the Gibson sisters (from left) Ethel, Winifred, Lucy and Ruth. your one stop shop! We welcome you to come along and have a look Our gorgeous specialty pies, sausage rolls & quiches Plus extensive range of slices, muffins, scones, sandwiches, paninis, bagels coffee & more. 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WESTERN NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday August 8 2017 5 News Evie’s historical connection to school • By Julia Evans GENERATIONS: Evie Laidlaw with her father Robert and grandfather John – all descendants of the Gibson family, who founded Rangi Ruru Girls’ School. EVIE LAIDLAW is 12 and she doesn’t know a world without mobile phones, Facebook and the internet. But Evie is part of a legacy that dates back to when her school, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, opened in 1890. Through her father Robert Laidlaw and grandfather John Laidlaw, Evie is a direct descendant of the Gibson family who opened Rangi Ruru in 1890. The school celebrated Founder’s Day on Wednesday. Three generations of the Laidlaw family were at the school to mark the occasion and Evie was asked to light a candle during the service. “It was a really special service for Evie,” said Robert Laidlaw. Captain Frederick Gibson built the school and his daughters Helen, Mary, Beatrice, Alice, Lucy, Ethel, Ruth and Winifred ran the school for nearly 60 years. The Gibson sisters were Evie’s grandfather’s great aunts. But just about every woman on both sides of Evie’s family have worn the Rangi Ruru uniform as students at the school, including her mother Lucy, both grandmothers and a myriad of aunts. Her grandfather married his wife Judy in St Andrew’s Church, which is now on the school’s grounds, in 1965. Robert Laidlaw said the family HISTORY: Evie Laidlaw lighting the candles during the Founder’s Day service. connection comes out through the family tree and is reflected in their family values. “The school really reflects our family traditions and values, so it’s really good to see Evie going there,” he said. At 12, this is Evie’s first year at the school. Until now she hasn’t understood the importance of the family’s historic connection. “I think she’s just starting to realise the importance of the school to the family and she’s making the most of it,” he said. The family pulled out all the stops to get her there. “We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to send her to the school and she knows it’s a privilege,” he said. The entire family is very proud, especially grandfather John who is thrilled his granddaughter will be carrying on the traditions of the past. Christchurch Civic Awards 2017 Each year, the Christchurch City Council gives awards to those individuals and organisations who have performed substantial service ( usually of a voluntary nature) or made important contributions to the city and the lives of its people. Any significant service that is seen as worthy of recognition may be presented for civic commendation. Be Bold, Be Beautiful! Sizes 6-22 Let us entertain you. DON’T MISS OUR Nominations are invited for the 2017 Christchurch Civic Awards. If you wish to nominate someone, please visit the Christchurch City Council website ccc.govt.nz ( KEYWORD: Civic Awards) to download a nomination form. Forms can also be collected from Council service centres and libraries. Completed nominations should be forwarded in a sealed envelope to: Civic Awards Civic and International Relations Team Christchurch City Council Civic Offices PO Box 73016 Christchurch 8154 No later than 5pm, Friday 18 August 2017. For more information contact: Milinda Peris 941 8251 milinda.peris@ccc.govt.nz SMITH & BOSTON Prebbleton Village | Christchurch Ph: 03 349 5646 www.smithandboston.co.nz WEDNESDAY CASH DRAW 8PM - 10PM FREE ENTRY 20kmustwinwednesday.co.nz Terms and conditions apply. See website for further details. HOST RESPONSIBILITY LIMITS APPLY PLAY SAFE DRINK SAFE
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