Nor'West News: April 10, 2018

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Tuesday April 10 2018 17
WITH MARY IN FAITH
TĀTOU KO MERE E WHAKAPONO ANA
FROM THE BOARD
History shows the heart of our school
remains strong and true through
change. Marian College was established
in 1982 with the bringing together
of two Catholic secondary schools
for girls– McKillop College and St
Mary’s College – the latter being one
of the oldest schools in Canterbury,
established in 1893.
The gospel values that Marian College
was built on continue through to today,
along with the guidance and steady
support of the Catholic Diocese of
Christchurch.
The appointment of our new Bishop and
his intention to make Marian College a
priority – signals the next new phase for
our school.
Our community is rich in experience,
knowledge, faith and diversity and
we value every contribution. The
Marian College Board extends an open
invitation to everyone who is part of
Marian College’s history - and future -
to connect with us. This includes past
and present students, immediate and
extended family, and next generations -
the young women who will lead us into
the future.
There will be opportunities to be
involved, and to have a say on what our
new school will look like.
By clicking the ‘following’ tab on the
Marian College Facebook page you
can select ‘see first’ in your newsfeed,
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Join us on our journey.
Jan Paterson
Marian College Board of Trustees Chair
MODEL UN
Unlike any other high school event,
the Canterbury Model UN 2018 brings
together 200 students for two days of
debate and discussion on issues affecting
society today.
Seven Year 13 Marian College students
participated recently – pictured from back
left: Katie Ryan, Jodie Worthington, Kitty
Aloysius, Izzy Bloxham (Head Girl),
Louise Daly, Rose Heslop-Brown (front)
and Bernie Simpson.
Jodie said she found the experience
extremely valuable. “Each of us was
assigned a country and spent two days
debating global issues, problem solving,
meeting 200 other students and having
heaps of fun,” Jodie said.
Canterbury Model UN 2018
Marian College participants.
PASIFIKA
CELEBRATED
Marian College supported its largest
ever performing Pasifika Group
at the sPacPac Polyfest 2018
Festival held in Burwood recently.
The Marian College Pasifika Group
also had the most students from
any one school on stage – 43
students performed – and had
the honour of closing the annual
festival.
The students performed traditional
Samoan items with their own twist
of Marian Magic. Many hours of
practice led to stunning
performances at Polyfest, the
Marian College Fia Fia night and
school assembly.
Marian College Pasifika Group
performance leader Alana Tuipulotu in
action at Polyfest 2018.
The Marian College Canterbury Under 14 winning relay team from left:
Beautienna Gamble, Lily Robertson, Maia Columbus and Manea-Faith Waaka.
ATHLETICS GOLD
Red and blue sparkled with gold at
the New Zealand Secondary Schools
Athletics Association, South Island
Secondary School Championships
held in Timaru this term. The Marian
College Under 14 relay team took out
the Canterbury and South Island title
and Year 9 student Beautienna Gamble
secured the Under 14 discus title. Track
and field athletes Louise Daly, Kate
Taylor, Manea-Faith Waaka (Ngāti
Raukawa) and Chantal MacDonald also
gained top three placings in their events.
Congratulations team!
Marian College triathletes from back
left: Chantal MacDonald, Louise Daly,
Madison van der Plas, Tessa Foraker and
Kaylee Jackson. Front: Kristen Laing
(left) and Lucianna Jackson.
TRIATHLON FIRST
A Marian College triathlon team
achieved first place in the Under 19
Female Team event at Scarborough
Beach this term. Congratulations
to Kristen Laing, Lucy Jackson and
Chantal MacDonald (Team 1) on this
fantastic result. Team 2 – Kaylee
Jackson, Maddie van der Plas and Tess
Foraker –was placed fourth in the same
category. Louise Daly also secured
fourth place in the Under 19 individual
event. The course comprised a 350
metre swim, nine kilometre bike and
three kilometre run.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Marian College has a long standing mission
to encourage young women to fulfil their
potential and contribute to the common
good of society.
Lions Clubs also place value on service
and have a long history of contributing to
communities all over the world.
Recently Deputy Head student Rachael
Nilsson was one of several young people
invited to speak at the Lions District 202E
convention, on young people’s views of
community service and how traditional
Lions Clubs can involve more young
people.
The Marian College choir also had the
honour of singing at the convention’s
rededication and remembrance service.
From left, Student Volunteer Army
representative Tim Greene, Lions Past
International President Al Brandel,
Marian College Deputy Head
Girl Rachael Nilsson and Lions
Leo representative Saskia
Lane. Photo: Donald Lamont.
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