Western News: January 16, 2018

22 Tuesday January 16 2018
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WESTERN NEWS
Villa Maria College
2018 edition
Hagley Community College
Villa Maria College is a state integrated
Catholic secondary school for girls in Years
7 – 13. The foundation for everything we
do is our Catholic faith, which we express
through our Mercy charism.
We aim to offer spiritual formation and
pastoral care in the tradition of Catherine
McAuley, and the Sisters of Mercy who
founded the College in 1918. This year we
turn 100 years old and will be celebrating
in style on 16,17,18 February.
Our Mission is to: “Empower each young
woman to determine her potential, live
Gospel values, confidently embrace lifelong
learning and as a Mercy woman be
inspired to make a difference”.
We have a proud academic history,
annually achieving academic results
which are among the best in the country.
Students set high goals and the College
supports them in striving for excellence.
Our most recent NCEA results included
pass rates of 93.5% at Level 1, 95.2% at
Level 2 and 97.4% at Level 3. UE 86.4%.
Villa Maria College offers many sporting
opportunities, our Sports Director coordinates
over 30 sports for girls to choose
from. It’s not surprising that we have
extremely high participation levels along
with impressive regional and national
successes!
The cultural life of the College is also
filled with extensive musical and choral
opportunities along with bi-annual
Productions and Stage Challenge entries.
We invite you to visit our Open Day on 8
May, 2018 and see for yourself our special
character. You will also find a wealth of
information on our website –www.villa.
school.nz
Over 1,000 students enrol into Hagley
each year. They choose Hagley because
of the great choice of subjects and
the unique programmes Hagley offers.
Students go to Hagley because of the
way they are treated and supported.
Every student at Hagley knows that
it is cool to be different and they
celebrate this difference in a dynamic
environment.
With over 150 senior subjects available,
Hagley creates opportunities that you
never imagined were possible at school.
Imagine being able to be an animator,
a dancer, a scientist, a film producer, a
fashion designer, or a chef. At Hagley
When Shirley Intermediate School’s
two swimming pools were earthquake
damaged the SIS Board of Trustees, having
found no likely help sources, undertook
costly repairs. Now, after six summers
their pupils continue to reap the benefits.
In addition to swimming almost daily,
pupils can also join the endurance club.
As few SIS pupils attend swim clubs, It is
significant whenever the 1km continuous
swimming certificate is awarded.
In addition to hosting Banks Avenue and
Shirley Primary schools (who can use the
you can live your dream.
Shirley Intermediate
St Mark’s School
Transforming Lives
Through the St Mark’s Story
If you are looking for a high school
where you can be yourself while
achieving your goals, where high
standards are set and maintained, and
staff will work closely with you to ensure
you get the very best out of your high
school years, then consider enrolling at
Hagley College for 2018.
Head to one of Hagley’s Enrolment
days on Wednesday 31st January
and Thursday 1st February from
10am- 2.30pm to discuss your options,
personalise your programme, meet their
teachers and enrol into Hagley for 2018.
15m pool), and Shirley Boys High School
sports groups, the school has hosted
the St Albans Swimming Club – formerly
based at the now-closed Edgeware Pool -
for several years.
Principal, Geoff Siave said the pools
provide achievement opportunities -
and fun - for pupils, local schools, and
the community. “Learning to swim is
achievable, and we’’re also building
community connections.” Children need
to see connections between school and
real life.
An Anglican integrated, co-educational
school for children in Years 1-8 (Ages 5-13)
St Mark’s School welcomes all pupils on
Monday 29th January 2018.
Applications are currently being accepted for
2019 new entrants. Contact the school office
for further information. Limited vacancies
currently exist in other year levels.
Cholmondeley Avenue, Christchurch
Phone: 03 332 7339 | Fax: 03 332 4485
Email: office@saintmarks.school.nz
www.saintmarks.school.nz
The new school year begins!
School opens Wednesday 31 January 9am
Y7 and new pupils assemble on grass inside
North Parade gates
Y8 take bags to rooms and assemble in hall
for Powhiri
Full correct uniform, including school
sunhats please
Enrolment forms at school office or
www.sis.school.nz
03 385 2229
office@sis.school.nz
Full and satisfying lives
Waltham
Primary
School
We look forward to seeing all of our students
and families back at 8.55am on Thursday 1 st
February 2018. New enrolments are welcome.
If you are new to the area come in and find out
why we are such a fast growing and successful
Full Primary School (Years 1-8).
Feel free to leave a phone message or email if
our office is unattended over the holiday period.
Gordon Caddie, Principal
Email: principal@waltham.school.nz
Waltham Primary School
Cnr Waltham Road & Hastings Street East, Christchurch
Ph: 379 3137
At Wairakei School we aspire to be Absolutely
Brilliant because:
• We work hard
• We think
• We communicate effectively
• We care
• We make meaningful connections
Our school year starts for children on Monday 29th
January. The office is open for enquiries from Monday
22nd January. We look forward to seeing you and
showing you around our absolutely brilliant school.
250 Wairakei Rd, Bryndwr
Phone: 351-8033
www.wairakeichch.school.nz
office@wairakeichch.school.nz