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8 Tuesday May 22 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi WESTERN NEWS Villa students take in the old world SCHOOLS LEARNING HOLIDAY: Students from Villa Maria College and Shirley Boys’ High School visiting the Colesseum in Rome. STUDENTS FROM Villa Maria College have just come back from a European adventure over the holidays. The year 12 and 13 students travelled to Greece and Italy with students from Shirley Boys’ High School as part of their classics tour. The tour began in Athens, Greece, and went to classical sites including the buildings on the Acropolis, the Temple of Hephaestus, and the old Greek Agora. “The traditional Greek dancing night was very entertaining, as was witnessing the students haggling in the Plaka market area. From Athens we went south to the Peloponnese, and visited the towns of Corinth, Nafplio, Sparta, Mystras and Olympia,” Villa Maria teacher in charge of classical studies, Simone Bailey, said. From Greece, the group travelled to Italy, basing themselves in Sorrento. The students, along with the parents and teachers accompanying the group, visited the preserved city of Pompeii, a UNESCO world heritage site, to experience how the Romans lived during the first century. In Rome, the group visited many different classical sites, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Ara Pacis Augustae, Trajan’s Column, and the Pantheon. “A visit to the Vatican museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica was an aweinspiring time for students,” said Miss Bailey. A “highlight” of the trip was being part of the papal general audience in St Peter’s Square, she said. “As a Catholic school, it was an amazing opportunity for students to see and listen to the pope, and to see him on his famous pope-mobile. He spoke of peace and unity in the world, and blessed us and our families,” Miss Bailey said. The occasion would be treasured by the students for a long time, she said. Call to improve cycle safety on Memorial Avenue • By Sophie Cornish A CALL has been made to improve cycle safety on Memorial Ave including extending cycle lanes and changes to parking management. In a city council Long Term Plan 2018-2028 submission last week, the Commodore Hotel expressed its interest in supporting an increase in cyclists using Memorial Ave, however, it said cyclists often have to compete with parked cars for space in the corridor. “This pushes cyclists out into the traffic lane encroaching into motorist’s space and creates an unsafe environment for all,” said the submission, presented by general manager Michael Patterson. Currently on-street parking on Memorial Ave is not subject to time restrictions or parking fees. The hotel is requesting parking restrictions be applied to reduce all-day parking near the airport and that ideas around parking clearways during peak hours and shared paths be considered. “The hotel has an interest in safer cycle access for it’s employees, tourist opportunities with e-bikes, families that regularly cycle along this route and as a organisation with a strong desire to see more people safely cycling on a comprehensive cycle network in Christchurch,” said the submission. The draft LTP currently proposes a $206m investment in the Major Cycleways Routes, however, none of these routes provide a direct link between the Christchurch International Airport and the central city, along Memorial Ave. Mr Patterson said along with key attractors at each end of the route (the airport and central city), there are many institutions that would benefit from improved cycle provisions including Burnside Park, Burnside High School, Christ The King Catholic School, Burnside Primary School, as well as thousands of residents. It acknowledged there are sections where parking removal would conflict with other community facilities, such as sports facilities at Burnside Park. In this location, a shared path facility on the footpath could be considered. Christchurch Airport development and compliance manager Felicity Blackmore supports the submission and said currently cycling to the airport now is only safe if you are an “expert cyclist.” “You have to be willing to take your life into your hands, most days, as a person who does this every day. The only way to get there is by driving your car essentially,” she said. SPACE NEEDED: A motorist driving on Memorial Ave crosses the centre-line to give the cyclist enough room. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER FOR CHLORINE FREE WATER Call Aqua Filter today on 0800 426 426 www.aquafilter.co.nz Better Technology, Better Water...
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