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4 Tuesday March 20 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi PEGASUS POST Linwood College PERSONALISED PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS Principal’s Report NCEA Excellence @ Level 1 Art Kia ora koutou. Talofa. Kia Orana. Malo e lelei. Bula. Fakaalofa atu. Namaste and Kumusta. Greetings to the Linwood Community. I am very pleased to be able to report to the community that 2018 has begun well for the school. This page shows the wide range of positive activity that we would expect in a busy, thriving secondary school. Our 2018 school year has begun with an increased school roll, considerably so. This has resulted in some timetabling challenges and prompt action to appoint further staff. Thank you to the students and staff as they manoeuvre their way round some crowded classrooms. 2018 also starts with the first full year of our being in two Kāhui Ako-Communities of Learning, Tamai – Linwood-Woolston, and Aupaki – the Bays, Heathcote and Lyttleton. I have written about Kāhui Ako previously. They are schools collaborating to ensure that the student is at the centre of all activity but not just in the individual school the student is in at the time, but as the student progresses from early childhood centres through their schooling to tertiary and the workplace. Effective schools and communities have been doing this for decades, of course, so it Festival of Nations 2018 Last month, Linwood College was once again on show - in all its glory. The ‘Festival of Nations,’ one day event, celebrated the breadth and richness of cultural heritage amongst our students. With initial speeches and a flag parade attended by local MPs, Poto Williams, Dr Duncan Webb and Ruth Dyson, the College’s sports' field was transformed into a vibrant cultural throng of colour and enthusiasm. The festival concluded with a Cultural Evening, a night of spectacular entertainment, with music and dance performances by students from around the world. is good to have this part of official national education policy. As we know, 2018 is our last full year in the old LHS/LC school buildings. In mid-year 2019, Term 2, Linwood College will shift off-site for the duration of our re-build to what will be by then the former Avonside GHS site. This is a very good thing for us all as we will not have to live in the middle of a major building site for what would have been three years. It takes a year off the building timeline, from the three years to under two, and this means a saving of one million dollars. This saved money does not leave the budget so we can use as we see fit. Our community consultation about the new Linwood College has given us clear direction and everything that we do is based on this. We all agree that it is true that buildings alone do not necessarily improve education – the relationship with the teacher and the personalisation of learning are the two key factors for this – but there is also no doubt that new, purpose-built buildings and spaces can contribute hugely to these two factors. It is Linwood College’s turn. Finally, I am always keen to meet people, so if any member of the community wishes to talk to me about anything, please contact the office to arrange a time for this to occur. My door is open. Ngā mihi nui Richard Edmundson: Tumuaki-Principal Mathematics Success We are very proud of Jeremy Kyle who received an ‘Excellence’ grade for his NCEA Level 1 external portfolio. His body of work had been part of a year long project around the theme, ‘My connection with the world around me.’ Students were able to interpret this theme into their own context. We are proud to congratulate the following students who excelled in their work and achieved the 10 Numeracy credits required for NCEA as Year 10 students in 2017. They are: Cory Aberhart, J C Aguilar, Ethan Alderley, April Anderson-Hill, Jessa Arcayera, Kane Arps, Analea Cavanagh, Jecus Culanag, Mario Cvetkoski, Danae Ganela, Desiree Garner, Serena Gerrard, Orlando Saul Goxhaj, Jeikob Hart-Floyd, Paigan-Lilly Hall, Dallas Keating, Kaylah Hoskins, Nabiha Irsad, Jade Jackson, Tau Jackson, Andrei Laxamana, Alana Le Cren, Orion Lynch, Patrick Maravilla, Ethan Moscrop-Giblin, Robert Paul, Leah Pearce, Patricia Pangilinan, Luka Russell, Tanisha Reddy, Jenna Roberts, Savanna Seinafo, Bethany Shanks, Josh Stiles, Dylan Taylor, Den Vergara and Jessica Wheble. Coast to Coast Champions Last month six of our Linwood College students: Emmaline Stott, Finn Pierce, Julian Lui, Mapu Uasi, Kyle Amer and Moahengi Ngauamo competed as the 'Coast-to-Coast Rangers' in the annual Coast-to-Coast race. This intensely challenging race started on the West Coast's Kumara Beach and finished on the East Coast at New Brighton Beach. What an amazing accomplishment it was for them all to get across the finish line after just six months of tough training! We would like to thank all who supported our team including LC students Aaron Skow, Tane Bradshaw and Alisha Ungerboeck as well as Jess de Bont and Matt Mark who instigated this amazing experience for the Rangers! As a past participant, Jess de Bont said, “I'm blown away by these teens. They have pushed themselves more than many people will in a lifetime and have shown such respect for each other and for us coaches. They totally inspire me." Use the following video link to follow them through the course. https://www.facebook.com/coast2coastrangers/ Star Activities Day In early February all Year 9 classes attended an exciting activity day at The Groynes. Students participated in team building activities and climbed high ropes testing their courage to take on new challenges. It was great to see the students working together as they got to know one another. Chilling This term Level 2 Science students visited the Antarctic Centre to experience survival in an extreme environment and to explore how organisms are able to survive in the extreme cold. After huddling like Blue Penguins in the chilling ‘Cold Room’ (with a wind-chill factor of -18°C), we were then escorted to see some real-life rescued Blue Penguins in action during feeding-time. To end our adventure, we were introduced to some very well-trained Siberian Huskies, during which time we were told about these special dogs that can survive in such raw weather. Linwood College • Phone: 982-0100 • office@linwoodcollege.school.nz • www.linwoodcollege.school.nz
PEGASUS POST Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday March 20 2018 5 News Personal experience behind community walking group idea • By Sophie Cornish A NEW Brighton man is organising a walking group for people with disabilities which he hopes will transform lives. The group is set to meet tonight for the first time at the Old School on Seaview Rd. Organiser Massey Rangi (left) was inspired to form the group after spending many years as a “recluse”, he said, following his cerebral palsy diagnoses. Mr Rangi is getting the initiative off the ground as part of his field work for a national diploma in social services at Te Runanga O Nga Maata Waka in Aranui. The agency is an approved community services provider. The walking group is for anyone with accessibility issues, and Mr Rangi hopes it will get people out in the community, lift their self-esteem and confidence. “If you want to just come for a walk, or perhaps elderly that fear going out by themselves, they can contact us and we can help them.” “We can relate to each other and build relationships and friendships,” he said. Mr Rangi loved playing sport in his youth, but his diagnoses in his 30s affected his mobility. “I’ve wasted the best part of my years being a recluse, I’ve got that life experience. If I can help someone 10 years, 20 years younger than myself, then I will feel like I’ve done something.” Now 44, Mr Rangi believes there is interest in the walking group within the community. “After talking to a lot of people, there is a niche for it when really there shouldn’t have been, it should have been covered.” Dyers Road Landscape & Garden Supplies • Barks • Peastraw • Composts - we supply the best available • Aggregates - Chip, Round and Basecourse • Pavers & Schist products • Pungas • Decorative Stones & Landscaping Rocks • Trailer Hire first hour free with purchase • Bag & Bulk - pick up or delivered David, Carol & Mike We will deliver! SOIL AND HARDFILL DUMPING Phone: 03 384 6540 183 Dyers Rd, Bromley • OPEN 7 DAYS Weekdays 7.30am-5pm. Weekends 8.30am-3pm www.dyersroadandlandscapes.co.nz A WINEMAKING society which was originally formed in New Brighton has won the Toner Shield for the second year in a row. The Pegasus Amateur Winemakers Society took out the event in Christchurch with a mixture of sweet and dry red and white wines, with feijoa, mint, elderberry, plum and boysenberry flavours. Twenty-two winemakers attended the competition, which was first held in 1974 and includes representatives from clubs across the South Island. The rules required each club to present four wines and three beers to be tested by those attending the competition. The wines included a dry and a sweet white wine, and a dry and a sweet red wine. There is no restriction on the ingredients, which can range from fruit to flowers, vegetables and herbs. The beer classes include lager, ale and stout. The Pegasus society was formed in the 1970s, originally running meetings out of the New Brighton Power Boat clubrooms on Union St and then Local News Now Winemakers toast to shield We’ve been trusted to look after hundreds of properties all over Christchurch. You can trust us to look after your’s too. Property Manager of the Year NZ 2015/16 Ray Hastie Manager 027 448 8225 Paula Hastie Assistant Property Manager Chloe McGill Property Manager 021 914 332 Rebekah Whalley Accounts Administrator 03 331 6755 Local Experts – Citywide Knowledge Phone (03) 331 6755 www.propertymanagementchristchurch.com Fire rages, homes at risk WINNERS: Pegasus Amateur Winemakers Society’s Dennis Blackler (left), Yvonne Pezaro and Bruce LeComte make a toast after winning the Toner Shield for the second year in a row. later moving to the Ascot Ave community hall in North New Brighton. Chairman Bruce LeComte praised the competition and the standard of winemaking, thanking the members of the other clubs for making the journey to Christchurch and sharing a day of friendly competition. Club secretary Dennys Guild said the it is always looking for new members who are interested in learning how to make wine or test their wine against others. Abbey Nolan Property Manager 027 379 5021 Tom Brittenden Property Manager 021 054 5003 Nominated for Ray White New Zealand Property Management Office of the Year, 2016/17 Prier Manson Real Estate Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) $10 PIE, MASH, PEAS AND GRAVY STEAK & MURPHY'S MOROCCAN LAMB PORK AND APPLE CHEESE & SPINACH 03 260 0325 - Cnr of Worcester St & Stanmore Road
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