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ONE HUNDRED St Margaret’s
College students, 100 sleeping
bags and a night in the school
hall.
Students lived “under a canvas”
with rationed food and no
technology to raise money for the
school’s charity, Educating Girls’
Globally, which provides education
opportunities for students
in Africa. St Margaret’s executive
principal Gillian Simpson said it
was an “experience” for students
who had never lived without
technology or on rationed food.
“Our vision was to give our
students from year 7 to 13 an
experience of camping together
St Margaret’s do
it for Africa
RATIONS: Charity founders Gussie Cohen and Lucy Tothill with St Margaret’s College executive principal Gillian Simpson as they
spend the night at the school.
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overnight with limited food and
technology. Added to this are
guest speakers who will increase
understanding and awareness
of the challenges facing young
women around the world who
experience hardship and uncertainty
daily in their lives,” she
said.
But Mrs Simpson said it was
only a “mere glimpse” into what
girls around the world experience
who are the same age as St Margaret’s
students.
“It provides a means of increasing
understanding and compassionate
empathy in our young
women.” •Turn to page 12
Massive
opposition
to Denton
Park mega
centre plan
• By Emily O’Connell
MOST PEOPLE who made a
submission on Denton Park are
opposed to the city council’s
plans to build a $35.7 million
mega centre on it.
THe hearings panel is
scheduled to have its first
meeting today, followed by
another one tomorrow and a
third on Monday if required.
Fifty submitters are set to
speak to the panel in support of
their written submission.
THe panel will make a
recommendation on the
proposed changes to the
Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton
Community Board. If the
community board approves
these changes, the city council’s
chief executive Karleen Edwards
will then have the final say.
Figures show 84 per cent
of submitters voted against
reclassifying the park and
changing its management plan.
The city council received 1444
submissions, with 530 hard copy
submissions handed in on the
last day.
This surpasses the 1063
submissions the city council
received on the reinstatement of
Christ Church Cathedral.
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There was a truck-load of submissions, underlining how people
feel about the issue.
If the panel says yes to Denton Park, that decision will then
need to be agreed to by the Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community
Board and then it goes to the city Sue and council’s John. chief executive
Karleen Edwards.
I asked Western News reporter Emily O’Connell what she
thinks will happen. Her gut feeling is that the hearings panel
and community board will give it the green light.
Watch this space.
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identity, staff and uniform. This is not a co-ed school,” says
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“Research shows that single sex education benefits both
boys and girls,” says Sue Hume. “Boys perform better academically
and girls participate more. This new campus, has
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Noise concern delays skate park
• By Emily O’Connell
POTENTIAL SKATE board
noise is holding up the resource
consent for the Halswell
Domain skate park.
Earlier this month, Western
News revealed that the skate
park opening had been
delayed until the end of the
year because of issues with the
resource consent application.
Now
Western News
can reveal its
application
was awaiting
further
David
Mountfort
information
from the
city council
– which is
both the applicant and the
authority that provides consent
– regarding skateboard noise.
On Thursday, city council
head of resource consents John
Higgins said the application is
still on hold as the city council,
as the applicant, is considering
the commissioner’s report on
the consent.
Mr Higgins said commissioner
David Mountfort had
asked the city council for
clarification about skateboard
kick-ups raised in an acoustic
report.
Mr Mountfort will make
a decision on the resource
consent application based on a
recommendation from the city
council processing officer.
In his report, Mr Mountfort
said there is a “complete difference
of opinion” from experts
on kick-ups.
“By this I do not mean any
actual trick. It’s simply the action
of the rider flipping up the
board to catch one end of it in a
hand, causing the other end to
strike the ground,” the report
read.
HOLD UP:
The city
council’s
application
for resource
consent for
its Halswell
Domain
skate park is
still on hold. ​
Mr Mountfort said he needs
to be “very sure” that the
maximum level of the noise
source is at a “permissible
level” before he can conclude
the residents are not affected
parties.
City council head of parks
Brent Smith said if it gains
consent, the Halswell Domain
skate park will be built in
stages, with construction set to
start at the end of August. He
said the skate park would then
be completed by Christmas.
The Halswell Domain concept
design includes a skate
bowl, rising quarter pipe, mini
ramp, learner ledge, fitness
equipment, seating and a shade
shelter.
Work has already started on
another Halswell skate park.
The $350,000 Knights Stream
skate park will be constructed
by Hunter Civil and is expected
to be completed by the end of
July.
Initially, both skate parks
were supposed to be completed
at the start of the year. But this
was then extended to April.
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Fire rages, homes at risk
TEMPLETON SIGNS
The city council has asked Templeton
residents to only display one “NO
QUARRY” sign on their fence or
property. Although the signs comply
with the District Plan, displaying
more than one breaks the rule.
However, the city council is not
enforcing this yet as it is “still working
to achieve voluntary compliance.”
SOFTBALL TOUR
Oliver Wright, 14, of Templeton, has
been granted $350 by the Halswell-
Hornby-Riccarton Community
Board. He will travel to Sydney
in September for the under-15
international softball academy tour.
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The Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton
Community Board has also
approved a $4371 grant from its
discretionary response fund for the
Riccarton Bush Trust’s projector and
monitor.
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McMaster & Heap
Veterinary practice
A week of
orthopedics pAtients
Last week was a busy
orthopedic week at
the clinic. I love an
orthopedic challenge
and as a young
veterinarian I would
have loved to have
studied and specialized
in orthopedic surgery.
Steve and I went to
the UK early on in
our careers and Steve
studied Ophthalmology.
I didn’t think seriously
about doing a surgical
residency back then
as Steve and I were
desperate to get home
to our two dogs, Chief
and Tobias. Thinking
back it would have been
valuable for our Practice,
considering how fast we
have grown and how many surgical cases
we see. I know my limitations and often
we need to refer these cases to orthopedic
specialists for the best outcome, as long as
our client can financially afford this option.
First up was Pluto, an adorable 5 month
old grey
tabby who
suddenly
came
home lame
on his right hind leg. No injuries, bruising or
swellings were noted, although his stifle felt
odd. Pluto was given an anti inflammatory
injection and sent home on room rest. He
returned a few days later having shown no
improvement so I radiographed his pelvis
and right hind leg. What I saw took me by
surprise. Pluto had
completely fractured
his patella (knee cap)
in half! I tried to splint
the leg but cheeky
little Pluto got that
off in no time. He
was cage rested for
1 week and then
rexrayed. As you
can see the gap has
widened between
the patella fragments.
Currently Im seeking
Pluto
Baghera
advice from a referral surgeon as to what is
the best approach for little Pluto.
Baxter is the cutest, calmest 6 month
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pain somewhere. On
examination his left
hind leg had limited
movement. Baxter was
otherwise well, had been
fed a premium puppy
kibble but I was slightly
worried that Baxter may
have a degree of hip
dysplasia. When Baxter
was neutered I xrayed
his hips. I noticed a left
sided femoral neck stress
fracture. We have strictly
rested Baxter and the
rexray taken one month
later showed the fracture
was slowly healing. Luckily
this will come right with
time, premium nutrition
Baxter and taking it easy on the
exercise front.
Baghera, a 6 year old
black DSH, was bought in by the SPCA
one weekend after being found on the
road, unable to move. Luckily he was
microchipped so we found his very worried
owner that day. He came in very cold, in
shock and not able to stand at all. We
immediately placed Baghera on intravenous
fluid, warmed him up with hotties and a
heating pad, administered pain relief and
xrayed his hindquarters. He had suffered 2
pelvic fractures – an acetabular fracture to
the left hip and a sacroiliac
fracture to the right side.
Both these prevented him
from standing, therefore
he couldn’t use his litter
tray. He was hospitalized
for a few days to make sure
he had bladder function
and to stabilize his
condition. All the surgical
options were discussed ( one being referral)
with his loving owner and it was decided
that we do surgery at the clinic, performed
by Dr Steve Heap. So far Baghera is home,
mobilizing, tioleting and doing well. Thank
goodness for microchips!
As you can see we often need to consult the
specialists for the best
option and outcome
for our patients. We
have digital xray so
can easily email the
images to the referral
veterinarian and
we will often get a
report back in a few
days. Steve and I are
in the early stages
of building a large
new addition that
will join our existing Practice ( we are just
waiting for council consents). We are very
excited as this will allow us to offer more
services to our clients and to employ more
vets with specialized skills in particular areas,
and a specialized soft tissue and orthopedic
surgeon will be on that list.
Dr Michele McMaster
McMaster & Heap
NEW BUILD: This model shows the early concept design for the new Riccarton
community centre.
Riccarton community
centre designed and
set to open next year
DESIGNS ARE being finalised for a
two-storey community centre set to open
in Riccarton next year.
The new centre on Clarence St will
replace the earthquake-damaged
building on the former city council site
next door.
The city council opted to sell part of the
site to fund the new centre.
“Planning is well under way for this
much-needed hub to service the needs of
the local community,” city council capital
delivery community manager Darren
Moses said.
“Our new 760 sq m, two-level centre
will fill a post-earthquake gap in
providing multiple meeting and activity
spaces, along with a much-needed base
for Riccarton service staff.
“A large hall, customer service area and
kitchen will be complemented by multiple
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“We are in the developed design phase,
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Massive opposition to park plan
•From page 1
In August, city councillors
voted between Warren, Denton
and Kyle parks for the location
of the Hornby Library, Customer
Services and Leisure Centre.
Denton Park was then chosen.
In order to build on 9766
sq m of Denton Park, the reserve
classification
has to change.
The facility’s
proposed
location has
been highly
controversial
with sports
clubs fearful
Ross
Houliston
of losing their
home ground
to the new
centre.
Save Denton Park group treasurer
Ross Houliston said he’s
“pretty happy” with the number
of submitters opposed to the city
council’s plan but believes the
city council will “put this thing
through” anyway.
Ten per cent of submitters
voted for the changes, three per
cent generally supported the
plan but have some concerns and
another three per cent put no
selection.
On Thursday, the city council
released a 1891-page meeting
agenda and a 394-page traffic
management plan.
OPPOSED: Eighty-four per cent of submitters have
voted against reclassifying Denton Park and changing its
management plan.
PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER
Mr Houliston said the city
council’s traffic plan “is an absolute
joke.”
He said it has a lot of flaws but
admits he’s not sure if there’s a
good way to make a plan in such
a busy area.
The agenda addresses concerns
which submitters had such as the
effect on the sports clubs, gifting
of land and vehicle parking.
It also includes a Consultation
and Crime Profile for Hornby.
“Police victimisation data
shows that Denton Park and
Hornby Mall are categorised as
experiencing the highest rates
of crime when compared to all
other mesh blocks nationally,” it
read.
However, it said incidents
have “dropped considerably”
since the closure of the Snafu
Bar and Restaurant on Chalmers
St.
A Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design report
was carried out and recommendations
for the site included repositioning
the proposed centre
by 8m, creating a pedestrian only
entrance from the north-west of
Chalmers St and removing the
cricket club rooms.
• By Emily O’Connell
A COMMUNITY board
member is feeling positive after
a meeting with the New Zealand
Transport Agency regarding
a new pedestrian refuge on
Yaldhurst Rd.
Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood
Community Board’s
Shirish Paranjape was concerned
the refuge was making it more
difficult for drivers.
“That right turn was already
very, very difficult because there
are two lanes of traffic both ways
but the flush median was a really
good thing to have and now it has
gone,” he said last week.
But following a meeting at the
site on Friday, Mr Paranjape is
“very happy and satisfied” that
he has been able to work with the
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Fire rages, homes at risk
RESULTS:
Community Board
member Shirish
Paranjape is “very
happy and satisfied”
following a meeting
with a New Zealand
Transport Agency
representative
regarding the
placement of a
pedestrian refuge
Yaldhurst Rd. PHOTO:
MARTIN HUNTER
Safety audit for refuge
NZTA on the problem.
“We have managed to work
together to understand the problem
and see it within the bigger
picture context,” he said.
A NZTA spokeswoman said
the refuge “will help ensure safe
connections for people living in
the new development [Karamu
Riccarton Park] to the existing
community and its facilities on
the other side of the highway and
vice versa.”
She said the work is part of the
bigger picture of the Yaldhurst
Rd corridor, “which includes the
signalisation [traffic lights] of
Steadmans Rd/Yaldhurst Rd and
Withells Rd/Yaldhurst Rd.”
Mr Paranjape said the refuge
will be included in the safety audit
and he “remains keen to know
the outcome.”
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Halswell
Residents’
Association
secretary
David Hawke
talks about
how to make
connections
in your
community
WHAT IS the No 1 issue facing
Halswell? Halswell Residents’
Association chairman John
Bennett and I called on Port
Hills MP Ruth Dyson and
National List MP Nuk Korako to
get their views back in February.
Both MPs told us the same
thing independently: Halswell is
a suburb of new arrivals, whether
from the other side of the world
or the other side of town. And
the people from the other side of
the world need to be engaged in
the life of the Halswell community
much more than at present.
So, how do people become
engaged in a community? Some
people have said that we need to
organise an event. Others have
said that we need to engage new
arrivals through the schools.
Yet others have said that
people should be encouraged to
share their stories through the
Halswell newsletter.
All of these are really good
ideas and various people are
working on them right now. But
there is something far simpler.
When you go for a walk, and you
meet someone, smile – or even
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Everyone should feel welcome in Halswell
GREETINGS:
David
Hawke is
encouraging
Halswell
residents
to become
engaged
in their
community,
even if it’s
as simple as
saying “hello”
to someone
on your walk.
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say “hello”. It doesn’t need to be
any more than this.
At this basic level, just
acknowledging a person tells
them they are welcome, and that
they matter. It isn’t important
whether the person you encounter
looks like you, or looks quite
different. Underneath, we’re all
the same and we all need to feel
“at home”.
Once you have found that the
people you meet will often smile
back or smile back next time
they see you, you could think
about the next step.
So: who is the person living
next door to you? I remember
when we arrived in Halswell in
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Dunedin moving to get work.
Next door neighbours Keith and
Susan came over with a cake to
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welcome to Halswell!
Joanne McMaster –
Outstanding. This is exactly the
support we need, well done city
council for stepping up.
Readers respond to
an article about Mayor
Lianne Dalziel giving the
Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton
Community Board the okay
to oppose the planned
Templeton quarry
Deb Flanagan – Awesome
news. When will Fulton Hogan
wake up – your chosen site
is incompatible with local
community land use. The
Templeton community was here
first and has been here since the
1860s, you cannot just walk in
and ruin 2000-plus people’s lives
arguing it’s cheaper. The money
argument for a company making
a $170 million profit is not a
good enough justifiable reason.
People’s health and quality of life
matters more. Perhaps for the
DELEGATION:
The city
council has
given the
Halswell-
Hornby-
Riccarton
Community
Board the
okay to make
a submission
if Fulton
Hogan applies
for resource
consent for
its planned
quarry near
Templeton.
first time ever under the RMA
you will be denied consent. One
must ask Fulton Hogan – where
is your social/ethical conscience?
Graham Pownceby – Time
we stopped paying ECan, they
are obviously working against,
instead of for, us.
Mark Peters – Great to see
Mike Mora lobbying hard to
represent his constituents, well
done and keep it up.
Luc Chandler – Kia Ora
Mike. Good work.
Michael Rae – Is NZ
getting as bad as the United
States?
Are you saying now we can
not have a say about what goes
on where we live unless it is
okay with big business and the
council?
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Making future coaches at Hornby High
HORNBY HIGH School is
among 60 other secondary
schools training their students to
be coaches.
Growing Coaches is a
leadership programme for
secondary school students who
want to coach sport.
Staff from Netball Mainland,
Canterbury Rugby Football
Union, Canterbury Hockey
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Friday.
The morning session focused
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year 11, 12 and 13 students
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year their 7 and 8 peers hockey,
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The Sport Canterbury-led
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earthquakes, when sports
participation among young
people was low.
Hornby High head of sport Ian
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benefits for the student coaches,
including “the gaining of
confidence in their interpersonal
skills and developing their
leadership.”
TEACHING: Hornby High School students teaching hockey skills to younger students during a
coaching workshop.
After finishing school, several
students involved have chosen
to return to Hornby High to
continue coaching as volunteers.
“Quite a few are giving back to
the community and coaching in
SCHOOLS
sports clubs as well,” he said.
Student CJ McNabb has found
the programme extremely
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“It was good to see the students
getting involved and engaged.”
Said year 11 student Megan
Heppler: “It’s good to be able
to help the kids improve their
techniques and the whole overall
experience.”
Mr Hilliard hoped the students
will continue to grow through
coaching and appreciate how
much they have to offer.
“Now that you know how
to coach, you’re putting
something positive back into the
community,” he said.
Year 12 student and coach Jack
Arley understands the pathway
this programme opens up for his
future.
“It will be good for the
future and getting a job – good
experience,” he said.
•More schools, page 12
Students win awards from Macbeth production
TWO AWARDS went to Hornby
High School students for their
performances in the annual
SGCNZ University of Otago
Sheilah Winn Shakespeare
Festival.
The school’s auditorium
was abuzz with excited voices
and strains of Shakespeare as
students participated in the
festival from April 7-8.
Two groups of students
presented their work, including
the famous scene from Macbeth,
in which Macbeth meets the
witches on the moors.
The students joined teams
from 12 other Christchurch
schools in a competition that has
become so large it runs over two
evenings.
“The standard of performance
was very high,” Hornby High
head of drama Joanne Clark
said.
PERFORMANCE: Hornby High students received two awards
after competing in an annual Shakespeare festival.
Ms Clark directed the year 9
performance, while a group of
year 11 students directed their
own performance.
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Choosing the
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SLEEPING BAGS: Lilliana Murray-Orr, Georgia Marchant, Martha Luisetti and
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Experiencing poverty at
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•From page 1
During the overnight camp, the girls listened
to guest speakers, EGG co-founders
Lucy Tothill and Gussie Cohen, who are
St Margaret’s old girls. They have had
first-hand experiences in countries such as
Malawi, Tajikistan and Somalia.
The EGG charity was recently granted
VILLA MARIA College has teamed up
with the city council to help those affected
by Cyclone Gita in Tonga.
Students at the college have fundraised
$1000 and the city council has chipped
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After seeing an item on the news about
the damage caused to the schools in Tonga,
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charitable trust status. Head girl Jemima
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girls getting involved and supporting the
school charity. “It gives them some perspective
of worldwide issues and sits really
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around service and kindness.”
Villa students, city council
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in sending over some computers to the
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The city council felt this was a nice way
to acknowledge the kindness and support
that Tonga gave to Christchurch following
the February 22, 2011, earthquake.
Sister of Mercy Monika Mo’ale, who is
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computers to be sent over with a shipping
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The shipping container left New Zealand
on Friday.
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TESTING:
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20dbA (decibels) between a remote fan
from Smooth-Air and a common in-hood
fan range hood. This corresponds to a
quadrupling in perceived noise level.
Range Hood conversions include removal
of existing fan and rewiring for
new remote fan. Your local sparky
can easily carry out installation of
the new fan.
For kitchens not suited to a
standard range hood, Smooth-Air
can manufacture and powdercoat
a bespoke range hood to match
your décor. Custom built range
hoods have the benefit of being
designed specifically for your
As well as being whisper quiet,
Smooth-Air’s remote fans are
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Unit 8/33 Watts Road,
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powerful - sucking out cooking smells and
moisture so they don’t circulate around
your home.
Moisture in your home can cause mould
and mildew on your walls and furnishings.
It is also bad for the health of the occupants.
Household cooking is a major source of
internal moisture, therefore an effective
kitchen extraction system can make a
significant difference to internal moisture
levels.
Smooth-Air can also help with other
forms of ventilation, such as bathroom
extraction, condensation reduction or
whole house ventilation.
Contact Smooth-Air on 0800 SMOOTH
(0800 766 684) to ask how they can help
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Minecraft Game Zone – Holiday
Programme
Tuesday, 10am-noon
Minecraft Game Zone is a 3D gaming
experience that involves creating your
virtual world and interacting with others
in an online world. Students will need
to have a basic understanding of how to
use this software. Book in for a two-hour
session and play to our heart’s content.
Bookings essential – places are limited.
Cost: $7 per child
Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell
Rd
Knit ‘n’ Yarn
Tuesday, 10am-noon
Bring along your knitting, crochet
or any portable craft and join our
friendly group for an hour or two of
companionship and crafting. Beginners
most welcome.
Hornby Library, Goulding Ave
Scrabble Group
Tuesday, 9.45am-noon
Go along and play scrabble with this
friendly weekly group. Exercise your
brain and have fun.
Gold coin donation. Sundbye House, 100
Farrington Ave
JP Clinic at Fendalton Library
Tuesday, 10am-1pm
A justice of the peace is on site to
take oaths, declarations, affidavits and
affirmations; witness signatures on
documents; and certify document copies.
The JP can also witness citizenship
applications, sponsorship applications
and rates rebate applications. There
is no charge for this service and no
appointment required.
Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd (corner
Clyde and Jeffreys Rds)
Halswell Community Craft Group
Wednesday, 9.15am-noon
Go along to learn new crafts or have
a social outing. There will be knitting,
crocheting, embroidery, cross stitch,
card making, painting, patch work or
anything else you are doing or wish
to share with others. Entry is $3 and
it includes morning tea. For more
information
call Marion 322 8996 or Trudy 322 8178.
Halswell Community Hub, cnr of Sparks
and Halswell Rds
Email emily.oconnell@starmedia.kiwi
by 5pm each Wednesday
Head to the Chinese Book Club on Wednesday, 6.15-7.15pm, to chat about
your favourite reads, discover new titles and authors, make friends and share
your life experiences with other enthusiastic readers. At each session you will
also get to know some e-resources at the library. Upper Riccarton Library, 71
Main South Rd, Sockburn
Scrabble Club
Wednesday, 1.30-3.30pm
Go along to Scrabble Club. There’s
no obligation, just go along whenever
you can and join the friendly group. All
materials supplied.
Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell
Rd
JP Clinic
Tuesday, 10am-1pm
A justice of the peace is on site to
take oaths, declarations, affidavits and
affirmations, witness signatures on
documents and certify document copies.
The JP can also witness citizenship
applications, sponsorship applications
and rates rebate applications. No charge
or appointment required.
Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd (corner
Clyde and Jeffreys Rds)
Traditional Māori Games – Holiday
Programme
Thursday, 1.30-3.00pm
Come to our Traditional Māori gamesthemed
school holiday session where you
will not only learn waiata (song) and a tī
rākau (short stick) routine, but you get to
make some tī rākau to take home. Then, if
you are really up to the challenge, we will
have a go at some other cool traditional
Māori games. Recommended for ages
seven to 12 years. Free, but places are
limited so bookings are essential.
Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell
Rd
Get Creative Craft Group
Thursday, 9.30-11.30am
Go along to the group for a morning
of creativity. A gold coin donation is
required for morning tea and to cover the
use of any craft group materials for card
making, usually about $2.50 per card. For
further information, call Janet Holder on
021 1477 656.
South West Baptist Church, Balcairn St
Petanque
Thursday, 1-3pm, or Sunday, 10am-1pm
​Try something new. Petanque is easy
to learn, with equipment and coaching
provided. Visit the world class facilities in
North Hagley Park on these open days or
www.christchurchpetanqueclub.org.nz.
All welcome.
Christchurch Petanque Club, 6 Riccarton
Ave
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Papanui High School
Term 2 2018 night classes
As daylight saving ends and the evenings
become longer why not take the opportunity
to take up a new hobby, learn a new skill,
meet some new people and have fun at
the same time then join one of Papanui
High School’s exciting range of Adult and
Community Education Courses for Term 2
beginning from 7 May. We have a wide range
of courses to choose from and guarantee you
will find something to appeal regardless of
age or interests.
Two of our new classes on offer for Term
2 are Upholstery and Furniture Repolishing
Piano
Raewyn Clegg
Registered Teacher of
Piano and Theory of
Music.
29 Lancewood Drive
Halswell
Ph 322-9377
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and Restoration.
In the Upholstery course you can learn
how to repair, repad and recover your
favourite piece of furniture. This is a fun
hands on class is being taught by Steve
McDonald from McDonald Hartshorne
Upholstery. The class is being held over two
days Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 June 9 am –
4pm both days at a cost of $153.
If furniture repair is something you
are interested in but you do not want to
reupholster your favourite piece you might
like to join our Furniture Polishing and
Restoration class where you will learn the
basics of stripping, sanding and repolishing
your own item of furniture. This is a hands
on course and students will need to bring
their own chair, coffee table, tea wagon or
similar item to work on. This course is being
taught by Mike Fullen from Seatons French
Polishers and is also being held on Saturday
23 & Sunday 24 June 9 am – 4 pm at a cost
of $203. This fee includes the cost of all your
materials.
For further
information and
enrolment on
these or any of our
classes please visit
our website www.
papanui.school.nz
or email Barbara
Roper on rpb@
papanui.school.nz
or telephone our
office on 3520701.

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continuing education
Learning happens
at any time and a
good discussion
helps it happen
Lifelong Learning is not just about older
people learning. It is about good discussion,
taking risks and accepting new challenges
and opening your mind to new ideas. At any
age.
I sit in my office and listen to a group
discussing a wide range of issues in the next
room. Some of their viewpoints I agree with
and some I don’t and I can tell that they do
not all agree with each other. So they discuss
intently then they laugh and have lunch
together. They continue to sort out the world
and issues as far apart as Use of Technology,
Autonomous vehicles, Importance of Art,
Relevance of religion, Veganism, City
transport, Competition in sport, The moral
maze etc.
Kazuko has just completed a series of 3
sessions transforming a room into a place
to absorb Japanese culture while in another
a group discuss “Arguments, Fallacies and
Trickery”. Why can some people argue really
well and others cannot?
Our term 2 programme will is available
online now and enrolments can be made
via that at cwea.org.nz or by contacting us.
adult and community education
at Risingholme community centre
As term one draws to an end its time
to start thinking about enrolling for term
two. There are still spaces available and we
are pleased to have some new classes on
offer. Term two starts on Monday 7th May
2018 and all class information is available
via our website. www.risingholme.org.nz
Our new classes include Print
Making, Art of Motion and Dance, Art
of Creativity and Motion, Coding and
Electronics using Arduino, Zentangle
and Drawing and Sketching. We have
also developed a new series of classes
that focus on sustainability ‘Future
Living Skills’ This sustainable living
programme is a practical, fun way to
learn and use actions, which not only
reduce your environmental impacts, but
can also save you money and bring you a
heathier lifestyle. The ‘Plastics Free’ and
‘Fermented Foods’ workshops although
run separately are being offered
as part of the ‘Future Living Skills’
programme. We are continually
developing new courses based on
the information that we gather from
the community, so please check our
website regularly for updates.
Risingholme’s traditional base of
art and craft courses continues to
flourish with a full range available
at a number of venues. They
include fabrics, woodwork skills,
cake decorating, health & fitness
and well-being, computing, guitar
and photography, cooking as well as
many others.
Have you ever considered
learning a new Language we have
a number of these that will run
throughout the year including NZ
Sign, Te Reo Maori, ESOL, Russian
Italian, Arabic, German, Spanish
and Italian. Language classes run at
a variety of levels from Beginners to
more advanced.
If you can’t find what you are
looking for – “Tell us what you would
like to learn”
For more information on
classes at Risingholme, Riccarton
High School, Christchurch Girls
High School, Shirley Boys High
School and Hornby High School,
contact Risingholme Community
Centre at 332 7359 or email info@
risingholme.org.nz
The full programme for
Term 1 is on our website at
http://www.risingholme.org.nz
Adult and Community
Education Term 2, 2018
Come learn with us
Risingholme Community Centre offers
a wide range of short courses, each term,
at a range of venues.
Shirley Boys’ High School
Painting with Acrylics, German Language, Photoshop, Reiki Level 1, Spanish
Language Level 3, Te Reo Maori, Thai Cooking, Website Design, Woodwork,
Yoga (range of classes). Art of Creativity & Expression, Intro to Coding &
Electronics using Arduino, Art of Motion & Dance.
Risingholme Community Centre
Art (Create with Pastels & Paints, Mixed Media, Watercolour, Painting with
Acrylics), Mindfulness, Cake Decorating, Drawing & Sketching, Embroidery,
ESOL, Fabric & Craft Skills, Guitar, Pottery, Sewing Skills, Upholstery, Using
your Overlocker, Weekend Sewing classes, Yoga, Wood Sculpture, Woodwork,
Woodwork for Women, Zentangle, Weaving, Printmaking, Fermented Foods,
Plastics Free.
Christchurch Girls’ High School
Dressmaking, Embroidery, Te Reo Maori, Watercolour Painting, Drawing &
Sketching, Preserving Fruit, Vegetables & Herbs.
Hornby High School
Sewing Skills, Thai Cooking.
Riccarton High School
Calligraphy, Level 3 ESOL IELTS, ESOL Business English Intermediate.
Indian Cooking, Italian Language, NZ Sign Language (a range of levels),
Russian Language, Sewing Skills, Spanish Language, Te Reo Maori, Arabic, A
taste of Egyptian cooking, Picture Framing.
Full details available on www.risingholme.org.nz
Risingholme office at 99 Hawford Road
Phone 332 7359 | Email info@risingholme.org.nz
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New Zealand Schools: Public Private Partnership (PPP3)
SHIRLEY BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
AVONSIDE GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL
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School open DayS
Ultimate campus
taking shape at QEII
Park
Sue and John.
advertising feature
Construction of the new state-of-the-art campus for Avonside
Girls’ and Shirley Boys’ High Schools is progressing
rapidly with opening on track for next year.
The new campus will feature a Performing Arts Centre
with a 750-seat theatre and a 200-seat theatre, a hockey turf,
four sports fields, three indoor gymnasiums, a café, and a
large library and learning centre.
Both Avonside Girls’ Principal Sue Hume and Shirley Boys’
High School Headmaster John Laurenson are excited by the
progress.
“There are now more than 100 workers on site – that will
peak to more than 300 in coming months. The steel framing
is up and the concrete slabs are down and we can see now
just how big this campus will be – it’s simply wonderful,” says
John Laurenson.
“You can finally see all that we have been talking about and
dreaming about taking shape. We will be onsite with our
students, staff and community making the most of all of the
fantastic new facilities before we know it.”
The campus is due to open in Term Two of 2019. It will be
the first time in New Zealand’s history that two single sex
schools will be co-located.
John Laurenson says the co-location will enable the schools
to offer students more.
“Because we’re building together, we’ve been able to build
bigger and better facilities.”
Sue Hume says the co-location will also enable better educational
opportunities.
“We’ll collaborate on teaching some senior subjects, so we
can offer students wider choice and there’s also the opportunity
to work together on co-curricular opportunities – such
as productions, sports competitions and the like.”
Both principals are keen to point out that the co-location is
not a merger.
“We’ll still be Shirley and they’ll still be Avonside. We’ll
work together, but both schools will retain their own culture,
identity, staff and uniform. This is not a co-ed school,” says
John Laurenson.
“Research shows that single sex education benefits both
boys and girls,” says Sue Hume. “Boys perform better academically
and girls participate more. This new campus, has
been designed so that students will still spend most of their
time in a single sex environment.”
Both Sue and John say the campus will be an asset the east
of Christchurch will be proud of.
“We’ll be right alongside the new QE2 Sport and Recreation
Centre, the School of Gymnastics and have a satellite
unit for Ferndale School onsite. It’s going to be a great place
to learn.”
AVONSIDE GIRLS’
HIGH SCHOOL
OPEN EVENING
Thursday 24 May 2018 from 5.00pm – 7.00pm
The evening begins in the gymnasium at 5.00pm, with an
address from the Principal Mrs Sue Hume, and student
representatives. A tour of the school follows, with the
opportunity to talk to teachers and students.
We look forward to welcoming all prospective students and
families for 2019.
www.avonside.school.nz PH: 03 389 7199

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School open DayS
Catholic Cathedral
College -
To live by faith
Catholic Cathedral College is first and
foremost a Catholic school and for 150 years
Catholic children of Christchurch have been
educated on this site. We aim to produce
graduates who are confident, compassionate,
connected citizens, willing to make a positive
contribution to our society with a focus on
faith, justice and equity.
As the only co-ed Catholic College in
Christchurch, with a vibrant mix of ethnicities,
we offer excellent preparation for life.
We have a strong focus on our bicultural
heritage and all students from Year 7 to 9
learn Te Reo Maori.
We encourage our students to strive for
excellence and have had sustained excellent
academic results over recent years for all students,
including Maori and Pasifika students,
across all three levels of NCEA.
Our Vocational Pathways programme
offers individualised programmes giving students
access to a range of tertiary providers.
If you are looking for a Catholic faith-based
education, please visit us on our Open Evening
and experience the special atmosphere
and sense of family that is so evident.
Cashmere High
School – future ready
The good thing about our unpredictable
and changeable future is that it comes one
day at a time – and humans have successfully
navigated dramatic changes and shifts
in periods of our history. Schools, like other
businesses, are busy thinking and planning
to best prepare for the complex modern
and technologically focused future world.
Cashmere is a school with clear direction in
a time of uncertainty.
Here at Cashmere High School
we are future ready, thanks to
our new property works,
successful implementation
of our BYOD (Bring Your
Own Device) programme,
personalised learning
pathways and consistently
excellent educational outcomes.
Mark Wilson, Principal
We have just completed Stage
1, and are well into Stage 2, of our
Christchurch Schools Rebuild programme.
This will deliver modern vibrant facilities
that provide good conditions (e.g. acoustics
and temperature), are digitally connected
(e.g. wifi), and allow for genuinely flexible
learning (e.g. both traditional and innovative
approaches). All our students use their own
digital device (BYOD) to learn not only the
content but also digital skills (e.g. cybersafey)
to equip them for the modern world.
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Yet learning is not restricted to digital tools,
with plenty of time for physical exercise and
hands-on practical experiences. Our personalised
learning includes offering broad
curriculum choices and relevant support for
both gifted and talented and those requiring
learning support.
Our consistently outstanding NCEA results
open up personalised pathways for students
– whether this involves moving
onto higher tertiary studies
(e.g. universities) or through
into trades and apprenticeships.
Our staff recognise
and support students to
find their own individual
passions and future pathways.
As a community state school
we also offer our students a safe environment
to socially mix with a wide range
of students and develop the competencies
to live and work in a diverse global society.
We are proud of our mission statement that
means we focus on “developing both the
intellect and character of our students” – in
order to craft well balanced young people
confident in realising their potential in the
modern world.
Open Evening Thursday 24th May, 6.30-8.00pm
www.cathcollege.school.nz | 62 Ferry Road | Tel: 982 1690
WE SPECIALISE IN THE
MIDDLE YEARS (Year 7-10)
·
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excellent preparation for
senior college years
well prepared for life beyond
the school gate
Growing in Wisdom & Stature
Application closing date
for Years 7 to 10, 2019
enrolments is:
June 22, 2018
Enrolments for Years 1–6
close on August 24, 2018
Working together with
families in the south west of
Christchurch. Our students
benefit from our specialist
teaching with emphasis on
pastoral care and our special
focus on personal character
development and learning.
For more information, contact us on: (03) 338 8153 or enrol@aidanfield.school.nz
or go to our website www.aidanfield.school.nz

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School open DayS
Christchurch Girls’ High School/
Te Kura O Hine Waiora
advertising feature
Nadia Schikker - Head of Acland, Stephanie Lester – Head Prefect, June Mathenge –
Deputy Head Prefect
2017 Year 13 student recipients of the Bickerton-Widdowson scholarship
award, which recognises high achievement at NCEA Level 3 and New
Zealand Scholarship: (left to right): Sophie Marris, Emma Coultas, Marina
Vivas, Phoebe Milne and Emma Wotherspoon
Founded in 1877, Christchurch Girls’ High
School / Te Kura o Hine Waiora benefits
greatly from 140 years of proud educational
achievement. This year our Performing Arts
Centre has added a new dimension to the
education we are able to offer. Art, Drama
and Music are finding inspiration inside a
building that offers light, space and volume
with purpose built and designed facilities.
All the programmes at Christchurch Girls’
High School are designed with girls in mind.
We want our students to explore the possibilities
that are on offer so that when they
leave school they will have choices and can
determine their own future and not have it
predetermined by others.
We prepare our students by asking them to
embrace tradition, innovation and excellence
and to appreciate the importance of each
in shaping the future. The school values,
developed by the students themselves, are an
integral part of the education we offer:
Compassion Aroha - A Christchurch Girls’
High School girl will show empathy and
concern for others. She will have an understanding
of the world and people beyond her
own circumstances, giving service and acting
with decency.
Gratitude Whai Whakaaro - A Te Kura
o Hine Waiora student is thankful for the
support of her family and whanau. She is appreciative
of the opportunities she has been
able to explore at school.
Honesty Pono - A Christchurch Girls’ High
School girl will act with integrity. She will be
known for her honesty, courtesy, reliability
and trustworthiness.
Strength Kaha - A Te Kura o Hine Waiora
girl will stand tall and proud. She will have
the have the courage and strength of character
to do what is right, facing challenge and
change with confidence.
We warmly invite you to come and see
what Christchurch Girls’ High School/Te
Kura o Hine Waiora has to offer you and
your daughter.
Christchurch Boys' High School
A modern school with a rich past
OPEN NIGHT
Tuesday 22 May 4pm–7pm
There will be displays, activities, tours and a chance to
discuss the educational opportunities the school offers.
The Prospectus will be available on the night or from …
The Headmaster
P O Box 8157 Riccarton
Christchurch 8440
Tel (03)348-5003 enquiries@cbhs.school.nz
Fax (03)348-8121
www.cbhs.school.nz

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School open DayS
Middle schooling
makes a difference
Having a curriculum and learning environment
designed specifically for learners in the
“middle years” (Years 7-10) is essential to
ensure high levels of motivation and engagement
in learning during these crucial years.
At Hillmorton High School, having a
consistent approach without a transition to a
new school between Year 8 and 9, is proving
to be positive in terms of accelerating
student learning within the Middle School.
We are currently working with our architects
designing a new Middle School building
with 22 “General Learning Areas”. These
areas are flexible and can operate as single
cell classrooms or be opened up to allow
more adaptable learning spaces; the best of
both worlds. This building will not disrupt
learning as it is being built on the current
tennis courts.
This environment fits well with our broad
Middle School curriculum which allows
learners to explore and find both their
strengths and passions.
The advantage of combining the skills of
specialist Year 7 and 8 teachers, with the secondary
subject specialists gives our Middle
School learners significant advantage. Additionally,
our “Big Day Out” events and end
of year student electives allow our young
people to learn in a range of environments,
often participating in social action such as
planting, working with the elderly, along
with exploring the city, the Art Gallery and
the university.
Our Middle School is ensuring real educational
success and positive future prospects
as students move into the Senior School for
Years 11-13.
OPEN NIGHT
Thursday 24 May
6 - 8pm
Tours any day by appointment
Personal best, nothing less Whāia te iti kahurangi
Hagley Community
College
Kia ora tātou. Welcome to Hagley’s Junior
Graduating College!
What’s important at Hagley, a school with a
160 year old history which makes it nearly as
old as Christchurch itself?
Our values matter. Those values
are seen in the relationships our
teachers build with each of our students.
It’s how we treat our students
that sets Hagley apart, valuing them
as individuals – that is the Hagley
way. What does that mean for our
students? They feel that teachers are
interested in them and care about
their learning, they feel that they’re
experiencing success – and much
more.
Hornby
High
School
Hagley Junior Open Night
Looking at high school options for 2019?
Join us for our Junior College Open Evening and discover
more about what Hagley can offer you!
TUESDAY, MAY 8TH | Please join us at either 4.30pm or 5.30pm
Te Huruhuru Ao o Horomaka
Information Evening
Tuesday 15th May
7.00pm
Hornby High School Auditorium
Open Afternoon
Wednesday 16th May
12.30pm - 2.30pm
See the Junior College in action
180 Waterloo Road, Hornby
Ph 03 349 5395
www.hornby.school.nz
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We’re often asked, what makes Hagley different?
We have a culture like no other. No one
wears a uniform and everyone’s on a first name
basis. But that’s just for starters. Students come
to Hagley because they’re treated with respect,
accepted for who they are as unique individuals.
They know it’s cool to be
different!
We love our students aiming
high and doing well. We
believe there is no single stereotype
for success. At Hagley
being successful comes in
many shapes and forms.
We want you to feel excited
about coming here. We look
forward to you being part of Hagley’s 2019
Junior Graduating College!
Mike Fowler - Principal
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When asked what they most want for their
children, the answer that comes back from
parents with resounding consistency is happiness.
One of the really important building
blocks of happiness is strong relationships,
and at Hornby High School we take great
pride in the work that we do to build and
maintain strong relationships throughout the
school. We understand that these relationships
have to be learning focussed, because it
is your child’s learning that matters, and that
these relationships have to be built within
your own cultural context, because to each of
us our culture grounds us in who we are.
These are exciting times for Hornby High
School as work on our school rebuild
proceeds. We move into the first of our new
buildings at the end of term 2 this year.
These new buildings offer a mix of public
and private spaces that match the learning
needs of individual students. They have been
designed to exploit what we call the ‘synergies
‘of different subject areas that is to allow
those logical real world connections to be
easily discovered and experienced by students.
All of this is grounded in programmes
that promote basic literacy and numeracy
skills while also allowing students to develop
the communication, creativity, thinking
and collaborative skills that our new world
demands.
Join us as we work towards our aspiration
to be “A centre of creative excellence He
puna auaha”.
Phone us on (03) 379 3090 ext 884 or visit www.hagley.school.nz
for more information about Junior Enrolments.

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School open DayS
Medbury School
Marian College
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Marian College 2018 student leaders Rachael Nilsson, Izzy Bloxham
(Head Girl), Olivia Altenburg-Carey and Louise Daly.
Medbury School is the only independent
boys’ school in Christchurch, offering an education
for both dayboys and boarders from
Years 1 to 8. Medbury offers a traditional
education, encompassing the Medbury values
of manners and respect, and its vision is
to provide an education which prepares boys
for life in the 21st Century.
Whilst placing a high value on Literacy and
Numeracy in a ‘boys-only’ learning environment,
Medbury also believes in helping boys
develop as confident individuals, and developing
personal attributes, such as organisation,
confidence, relationships with others,
and independence.
At Medbury, the focus is on the ‘whole
boy’, and small class sizes enable teachers to
deliver a personalised learning programme,
ensuring that every boy has the support, extension
and encouragement he needs to discover
and develop his particular strengths.
The learning programmes are all focused on
a boy’s way of learning, providing them with
a structured environment, with competition,
boundaries and an opportunity to succeed.
Medbury’s Headmaster, Ian Macpherson,
states, “Our passion at Medbury is to unlock
the potential of every boy. It is why we exist
– to understand each boy’s opportunities and
challenges, then personalise an education
which encourages him to strive to be the
very best he can be.
Friendships, values and a quiet self-confidence
that comes with sound preparation,
will provide an invaluable foundation for the
boys’ educational journeys ahead.”
For more information please contact the
Registrar on 03 351 6169, email office@
medbury.school.nz or visit www.medbury.
school.nz.
Marian College is a Catholic state integrated
school for girls with a reputation for
punching above its weight.
With a maximum roll of 430 students, Marian
College is fortunate in having a friendly,
family atmosphere which comes from teachers
and students knowing each other well.
Father of three Marian College students
and of current Head Girl, Steve Bloxham,
says his daughters have thrived academically
and received a well-rounded education with
a strong understanding of community and
service.
“Marian College provides a safe campus
with a special sense of family that combines
fun and a good work ethic and, for our girls,
has produced a group of friends for life.”
Student well-being is important at Marian
College and each individual is nurtured and
her skills and talents fostered. Students have
every opportunity to contribute through
participation, service and leadership.
Marian College has a genuine commitment
to the values inherent in the traditions of the
religious orders of the Sisters of St Joseph of
the Sacred Heart and
the Sisters of Mercy.
Marian College
open night is being
held on Tuesday 15
May from 4-7pm
(Principal’s welcome
at 4:15pm and
5:30pm) and open
day is Monday 28
May from 1-3pm
(starting with Principal’s
welcome).
Thinking Schools, Think Medbury
You are invited to attend the
MEDBURY SCHOOL OPEN DAY
Tuesday 8 May 9.00am - 10.45am
The Headmaster will speak at 10.15am
Academic, Boarding & Music Scholarships available for 2019
03 351 6169
www.medbury.school.nz
Medbury School
109 Clyde Road, Fendalton

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School open DayS
Middleton Grange School
Character, Excellence, Service for the Glory of God
OPEN DAYS
Tue 22 & Thur 24 May 2018
am & pm
BOOKINGS
ESSENTIAL
Bookings Open
Term 2
Middleton Grange
School
Formation is at the heart of the education
Middleton Grange School provides – a
whole of life formation. We see learning as
holistic; it aims to instruct the mind, shape
the heart and equip the hand. The root of
formation is faith and so Middleton Grange
not only provides a first rate general education
but also biblically based teaching in the
Christian faith.
Formation of the mind is not primarily
intellectual contemplation or conceptual
mastery but a learning that nurtures wisdom
and discernment. It is a learning that
challenges the mind to think, discern and
critique the ideas and theories pupils are
exposed to from a Christian perspective.
Middleton Grange’s learning culture allows
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the formation of the heart so that it shapes
the character of each pupil to develop habits
of righteousness, compassion and integrity.
This formation of the mind and heart generates
responsiveness. We want our pupils to
engage in the society they live in, to be of
benefit and blessing in a practical way.
For Middleton Grange School, while our
academic results are of the highest level,
what is highly prized, is that our pupils
exercise wisdom, serve the community and
promote the well-being of others. It is about
forming the pupil to be the person God created
them to be.
All of this is summed up in the school
motto: Character, Excellence, Service for the
Glory of God.
Primary School : Years 1-6
Middle School : Years 7-10
Senior College : Years 11-13
Places available particularly at Years 1, 4, 7, 9, 11-13
2019 Enrolments Close
Friday 22 June 2018 (Y7-13)
Friday 24 August 2018 (Y1-6)
If your child turns 5 next year, you must apply this year.
We are known for
our quality education as a compassionate community
in which the God-given gifts and talents of pupils are nurtured and celebrated
A Year 1-13 non-denominational co-educational Christian School
High quality affordable Christian education in a State Integrated School setting
Highly qualified teachers who are committed Christians
High expectations for academic achievement and behaviour
New Zealand Curriculum delivered from a Biblical perspective
Strong partnership and shared vision between home and school
for God’s calling on the life of the child
Christian values modelled and encouraged
office@middleton.school.nz
30 Acacia Ave, Riccarton
+64 3 348 9826 www.middleton.school.nz Christchurch, New Zealand
Christian
Integrated
Schools
Working together for the good of students
and families has been a successful recipe
for Christian Integrated Schools in Christchurch.
The Christian School Network has been
in existence for over ten years. Aidanfield
Christian School, Emmanuel Christian
School, Hillview Christian School and
Middleton Grange School decided in 2005
that there was much to be gained by working
together cooperatively. They recognised
opportunities to share successful teaching
practice, curriculum development initiatives
across a wide spectrum of school operations
as well as cooperatively strengthening their
special Christian Character. They recognised
that their ability to serve students and
families was greatly enhanced by working
together in a close and trusting relationship.
The success of the network has seen other
schools wanting to join in. Early in the piece
Rangiora New Life School became part of
the network. The schools joined together to
support the genesis of Ashburton Christian
School and also culminated in the start up of
a brand new school in Rolleston in 2015.
The schools have developed interlocking
enrolment schools which assists in providing
transparent pathways in Christian education
from new entrant through to Year 13.
A further strength has been a cooperative
engagement with the Ministry of Education
who have been pivotal in assisting the
networks successful development.
Hillview Christian School
Yr 1–10
Middleton Grange School
Yr 1–13
Emmanuel Christian School
Yr 1–10
Aidanfield Christian School
Yr 1–10 Yr 1–8
Open Days: 15 & 17 May
Contact
school
for details
p: 332 6923
e: office@hillview.school.nz
w: www.hillview.school.nz
• High quality affordable Christian education
• Qualified teachers who are committed Christians
Open Days: 22 & 24 May
Contact
school
for details
• High standards of academic achievement and behaviour
p: 348 9826
e: office@middleton.school.nz
w: www.middleton.school.nz
Open days: Viewing by appointment
Contact
school
for details
p: 359 3595
e: office@emmanuelchristian.school.nz
w: www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz
p: 338 8153
e: enrol@aidanfield.school.nz
w: www.aidanfield.school.nz
A network of non denominational Christian Schools offering limited places in 2019
• Co-educational and State Integrated
• New Zealand Curriculum delivered from a Biblical perspective
• Christian virtues modelled and encouraged
Open days: Viewing by appointment
Contact
school
for details
Open days: Viewing by appointment
Contact
school
for details
p: 550 2653
e: office@rcs.school.nz
w: www.rollestonchristian.school.nz
• Strong partnership and shared vision between home and school for God’s calling
on the life of the child
• Pathways for pupils from Aidanfield, Emmanuel, Hillview and Rolleston to
Middleton Grange School at Senior College level

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School open DayS
Opening our doors – We know girls
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The feedback we constantly hear from parents
and girls is that they feel very much at
home at Rangi; the school grounds are green
and open; the common spaces are bright and
relaxing; the classes sizes are small but fun
and challenging; and the choices are many
and varied.
At Rangi Ruru there’s a refreshing frankness,
an openness, and an encouragement to
share – achievements, problems, ideas, goals.
That can only happen where there is comfort,
confidence and happiness.
Rangi Ruru has outstanding facilities,
teaching staff, specialist tutors, 30 sporting
codes and 75 top coaches, incredibly good
exam results, a phenomenal theatre arts programme,
an outstanding choice of options
in music with high performance support
programmes available, a very proud history,
a visual arts curriculum that has to be seen
to be believed, and personalised learning in
small classes with some of the best teachers
in the country.
We continue to be one the country’s leading
girls’ schools academically too – consistently
in the top 3% for NCEA achievement
with a significant number of scholarships
awarded to Rangi students each year.
We know girls and one of the really key
things that makes us stand out from the
crowd is the importance Rangi Ruru Girls’
School places on wellbeing, being happy and
making sure every girls is the very best human
being she can be.
Open Day is on Monday 14th May 1pm –
5pm.
We Know Girls
Open Day
14 May / 1-5pm
Come along to our Open Day and experience
all that Rangi Ruru has to offer.
Year 7 – Year 13, Day and Boarding School

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School open DayS
Papanui High -
Preparing students
for their future
Giving students the opportunity to study
from an innovative and broad curriculum is
critical to providing each student a pathway
that meets their individual needs. We
allow for a greater range and flexibility in
subject choice including the utilization of
the secondary/tertiary interface.
This reinforces the philosophy
underpinning personalised
learning and is strongly
supported by understanding
our students’
interests, passions,
talents, and ultimately
their career aspirations.
We understand that
for effective learning
to take place, it has to be
implemented in such a way
that students will be highly engaged.
The school does this in a ‘forward
thinking’ way by creating learning environments
that allow our students to see value in
what they do and achieve. Papanui “PRIDE”
is what we represent and we demonstrate
this by having young adults leave our school
as confident learners who have gained the
appropriate qualifications and social skills
to become valued contributing members of
society.
All that we do here is reinforced by positive
relationships, an ethos of caring, cultural
responsiveness, inclusion, and high expectations
– what we call “Our Full service
Model”. The school highly
values the connectedness
of curricular and cocurricular
learning. We
have a philosophical
understanding that the
holistic development of
the student is critical to
their individual success.
The school has worked
hard to consolidate recent
initiatives to ensure sustained
and continuous improvement. You are
invited to view our website, school charter,
ERO report, and/or contact the school for
more information.
We look forward to welcoming all prospective
students and their families/whanau to
visit our school.
PAPANUI HIGH SCHOOL
Our aim is simple….to provide the best education possible for every student
OPEN NIGHT
Tuesday 22nd May 6.30pm
The evening will consist of an address from
the principal and student representatives,
followed by guided tours of the school’s
facilities.
Phone: 03 352 6119
30 Langdons Road
PO Box 5220
www.papanui.school.nz
Applications for enrolment are due by
Friday 27th July
My School, My Success, My Responsibility - Tōku Kura, Tōku Tiketike, Tōku Haepapa
St Bede’s College
St Bede’s is a Catholic College for boys
founded by the Society of Mary in 1911 and
it is also the only Catholic boarding school
for boys in the South Island.
Catholic, Marist and Bedean principles and
values form the basis of a holistic education
at the College, and our aim is that each boy
has the best opportunity to become the best
possible version of the person God created
them to be. We aim not to make the College
great but to ensure every boy has the
opportunity to be great, and we endeavour
to develop young men of Catholic hearts
and minds through the experiences the boys
have in their time here at the College.
St Bede’s is a College for all…a place where
gospel values are practised to help form
principled men; a learning environment
• Grounded in tradition, enlivened by innovation
and inspired by God
• Year 0 - 8 Anglican State - Integrated
• Holistic education inspired by the Gospel through
Grace/Huatau, Excellence/Hiranga, Courage/
Maiatanga and Faithfulness/Piriponotanga.
• Caring family atmosphere
• Specialist programmes
• Exciting new campus
• Transforming lives
• Limited places available in 2019
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where everyone achieves; a place that teachers
want to come to because of the strength
of the community; a place also, where boys
can embrace spiritual, sporting, cultural and
community activities, which all combined
shape boys into men. That’s the priority and
that is in our DNA.
We welcome parents and boys to the
College’s Open Day on Thursday 10 May
between 9am – noon, where you will have
the opportunity to tour the College and meet
staff and students.
Parents are also invited to attend the
Information Evening (commencing at 7pm)
where Senior Management and students
will provide further information about the
College.
St Mark’s School
Open Day - Thursday 24th May, 10am - 2.00pm
Cholmondeley Avenue, Christchurch | Phone: 03 332 7339
Email: office@saintmarks.school.nz | www.saintmarks.school.nz

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School open DayS
St Michael’s
Is your child one of 15 or 50? Is their classroom
a calm, productive learning space or
is the noise and movement unceasing? How
much of the teacher’s attention does your
child actually receive?
At St Michael’s, our small co-ed classes and
specialist teachers ensure your child is an
individual, well known by staff and fellow
pupils alike. For at the heart of St Michael’s
are the essential values of Christian faith and
good citizenship: respect, integrity, faith,
hope and love.
St Michael’s is a prep school so your child
is assured of a traditional foundation in English
and Mathematics. This academic rigour
then underpins our wider curriculums in
Science, History, Geography and Spanish. IT
literacy is taught, not assumed, and computer
use is measured. We like teaching and
talking to our pupils!
Cultural and sports’ programmes develop
your child’s foundation further, as creativity
and problem-solving come in many forms.
Specialist art and music classes are enjoyed
weekly; and most pupils play at least one
instrument, whether piano or flute, bassoon
or bongos. There are two choirs, and drama
lessons.
And our extended campus is spectacular:
today, the Art Gallery; tomorrow, the Gardens;
next week…
St Michael’s has been nurturing and educating
children for over 165 years, and our
pupils come from city-wide, arriving via
the bus exchange only a block away or with
parents who work in the thriving centre.
You and your child are warmly welcome
to discover for yourselves our purposeful,
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wholehearted and inclusive prep school.
Our next Open Day is Wednesday 9 May or
please contact our registrar, Bec Hitchcock,
for a personal tour: 03.379.9790.
St Thomas College
St Michael’s
Your school at the heart
of the city since 1851
St Thomas of Canterbury College is a year
7 to 13 Catholic integrated boys’ college of
615 students founded on an ethos of social
justice and spirituality. We encourage our
students to understand the structures which
cause social injustice and to have compassion
and action for those at the margins of
society. We are a multi-cultural school with
vibrant Maori, Pasifika and Filipino communities
with equity, diversity and inclusivity as
touchstones of all we do.
We are inaugural winners of the Prime
Minister’s National Excellence in Education
Awards in 2014 and received a 5 year ERO
review in 2015.
We have implemented a digitally infused,
real world, problem solving futures curriculum
including gamification of our junior
school curriculum, a STEM programme and
integrated project based learning. NCEA
results are highly comparable to boys decile
8 schools nationally. 100% cumulative
achievement of NCEA level 2 minimum for
leavers and 90% retention to age 17 minimum.
95% of our teachers have a post graduate
qualified through Mindlab/Unitech in
Digital and Collaborative Learning, with
a number moving on to Masters degrees.
The staff is committed to delivering excellent
education for the future world in a style
which engages boys and develops intrinsic
motivation.
A deeply embedded restorative culture
underpins our pastoral care and we focus on
high engagement for boys in extra- curricular
activities, both cultural and sport. 95%
of our students participate in sport and 75%
of our staff coach .We are involved in elite
competition across a broad range of sports,
including rugby, league, football, basketball,
rowing, cricket, softball and volleyball.
✓ Co-educational, Years 1-8
✓ Small classes
✓ Specialist teachers
✓ Traditional classrooms;
academic rigour
✓ Musical excellence
✓ Christian values
✓ Before & after school care:
7.30am - 5.30pm
✓ Cental city location,
easy access
Open Day: Wed 9 May
www.saintmichaels.school.nz
249 Durham St 379 9790
KO TE KARETI WAITAHA O HATO TAMATI
69 Middlepark Road, Upper Riccarton, Chch|Ph (03)348 7010
OPEN MORNING
Tuesday 8 May @ 8:30am—11:30am
Meet the staff and students and see the College in action
Principal and Head Boy Welcome 8:30am
Tour of the College plus activity stalls
Tea & Coffee and an opportunity to chat with the Senior Leadership Team
“An Educated Heart and an Educated Mind, providing a seamless Catholic Education for Year 7-13 boys”
Parking available on the field across the school (Sports Field)

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School open DayS
Selwyn House School
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Selwyn House School offers a world-class
education with a talented teaching staff and
small class sizes which are set within a futurefocused,
nurturing environment. An extensive
range of educational, sporting and cultural opportunities
are offered for girls in Years 1 - 8.
A supportive all-girl learning environment
encourages girls to take risks without fear
of failure and develops their love of learning.
They become confident, compassionate,
articulate and determined young women who
have the values, skills, and attributes needed
to not only achieve their goals but to make a
difference in their communities. Our teachers
ensure girls are inspired and committed
to learning as they develop their unique way
of learning and achieving. The focus across
Years 1 - 8 is on the growth of the developing
girl encompassing intellectual, social, physical,
emotional, and cultural needs.
Selwyn House is committed to providing a
continuum of international education. The
combination of the International Baccalaureate
Primary Years Programme (PYP) and our
future-focused STEAM and Mechatronics
curriculum ensures girls are equipped to face
a continually changing world with confidence
and enthusiasm. We focus on instilling strong
foundations which can be successfully built
upon. Core learning in reading, writing and
mathematics is a priority. Specialist programmes
in Art, Creative Writing, Leadership,
Mechatronics, Music, Performing Arts, Physical
Education, Science, Spanish and Swimming
play key roles to further enhancing learning.
Selwyn House provides each girl with a personalised
learning experience. Each classroom
and specialist teacher has the time to a foster
meaningful relationships with each student.
Due to our comprehensive learning environment,
our girls are highly skilled, stand out
among their peers and are prepared for a successful
transition to secondary school.
Selwyn House’s nurturing environment is
apparent in all aspects of the school. In our
modern and safe, family-oriented Boarding
House, girls are supported by dedicated staff
and tutors. Girls from across New Zealand and
internationally fondly call the Boarding House
their ‘home away from home’ and easily form a
sisterhood with others.
We believe in the strength of tradition, the
promise of the future and the power of education.
For more information on the benefits of
Selwyn House School, scholarship information
or to schedule your personal tour, please
contact Charlotte Johnson 03 355 7299 or 022
5221863.

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School open DayS
Empowering girls at
St Margaret’s College
Villa Maria College
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Choosing the school that is right for your
daughter is an important decision and one
which no parent takes lightly. St Margaret’s
College Open Day offers an insight into a
unique education for girls from Years 1 to 13,
and boarding from Year 7. At all levels, the
emphasis is on learning combined with wellbeing
and pastoral care. Each year group has a
programme specifically designed to meet their
needs ensuring customised learning for every
girl. At St Margaret’s College we empower the
girls to become strong, resilient young women
who relate well to others and have confidence
and empathy to build lasting relationships.
We are proud of our girls’ achievement in the
2017 academic results with 100% pass rates
in NCEA levels 1 and 2, plus 99% at Level 3
and 99% in University Entrance. St Margaret’s
is the only girls’ school in the South Island
to offer the International Baccalaureate, an
international course with a global focus which
challenges and extends students. We also
offer many opportunities for girls to interact
with their male counterparts on an academic,
performing arts, sports and social basis while
holding on to the best daily learning environment.
We look forward to welcoming you to experience
the St Margaret’s College difference at
our Open Day Friday 11 May from 10:30am
to 1:00pm. The Principal’s address at 11:45am
will feature talks from both outgoing Executive
Principal, Gillian Simpson, and Diana Patchett,
who will start in the role at the beginning
of Term 3.
For further information visit www.stmargarets.school.nz
Villa Maria College is a Catholic school
for girls, educating Years 7 to 13. The College
was opened by the Sisters of Mercy a
hundred years ago, in 1918 and has grown to
accommodate 800 students within its beautiful
grounds. Girls are encouraged to make
a difference in the world as young Catholic
women with a strong mercy ethos.
Our Mission is to: “Empower each young
woman to determine her potential, live
Gospel values, confidently embrace life-long
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 2017 NCEA
results included pass rates of 94.6% at Level
1, 94% at Level 2 and 97.1% at Level 3. 83.2%
of our girls achieved University Entrance.
Villa Maria College offers many sporting
opportunities, our Sports Director co-ordinates
over 30 sports for girls to choose from.
It is 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 drama productions and
Stage Challenge entries.
We invite you to visit Villa Maria College
and experience our special character for
yourself. You will also find a wealth of information
on our website –www.villa.school.nz
OPEN DAY
& SMC BOARDERS’
SLEEPOVER
Open Day –
Friday 11 May 10:30am to 1:00pm
The Principal’s address with Gillian Simpson
and Diana Patchett is at 11:45am
SMC Boarders’ Sleepover –
Friday 11 May to Saturday 12 May
Pre-register at:
www.stmargarets.school.nz/open-day-2018/
12 Winchester St • Merivale • Christchurch • (03) 379 2000
www.stmargarets.school.nz
T E W H A R E O M E R I
Tuesday 8 May 2018, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Villa Maria College is a state integrated Catholic secondary school for girls in years 7 - 13.
We extend a warm invitation to prospective parents and students to join us throughout the
day and see our College in action.
Meet our staff and students and find out what makes Villa Maria College such a special place.
Deborah Brosnahan (Principal) will address visitors in the College Auditorium at 9:00am,
11:00am and 1:00pm.
We look forward to seeing you.
Left to right: Julia Curnow (Deputy Head Girl), Emily Baker (Head Girl)
and Ruby Kate Ward (Deputy Head Girl)
21 Peer St, Christchurch • Ph: 348 4165 • www.villa.school.nz

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Although it is a small suburban workshop, Hoon Hay Automotive
in Hoon Hay Road offers the full range of vehicle servicing and
repairs, the same as you would find in larger businesses.
Owner Grant Prior is a fully qualified
mechanic, as is his employee Wade, and
the pair service all types of vehicles, from a
basic service to a full going-over.
They also provide transmission flushes,
coolant changes, cam belt replacement,
and all electrical and mechanical repairs
using the workshop’s diagnostic tools to
assess the problems.
Hoon Hay Automotive also supplies and
fits tyres, with a variety of brands available
from entry-level Hi Fly tyres right up to
performance tyres, so everyone is catered
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They supply and fit the quality Century
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WoFs for all types of vehicle as well as
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But while Grant, Wade and office
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work, the real star of the business is Jessie
the meet and greet dog, who welcomes
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REAL ESTATE
Experience the magic of Clifton Hill
20 Tuawera Terrace, Sumner
Price: $980,000
3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 3 toilets | 2 living rooms | 2 car-garage | 4 off-street parks | Listing #FM5389
Homes like this on the middle slopes of
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Recent revitalisation throughout this
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the master boasting a walk-in wardrobe and
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heating. The living area is a great size, opening
out to a huge north-west facing balcony for
optimal sunshine, and also leads through to
the kitchen with its compelling views of the
ocean. The jewel in the crown of this home
us the large upper level space - configurable
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