Nor'West News: July 03, 2018

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12 Tuesday July 3 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi NOR’WEST NEWS WITH MARY IN FAITH TĀTOU KO MERE E WHAKAPONO ANA FROM THE PRINCIPAL A highlight this term has been the Academic Colours Assembly which celebrate the success of our senior students in NCEA. Colours acknowledge ability, hard work and an understanding of our school values – commitment, perseverance and courage. One of my favourite sayings is ‘Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do’. All of us are capable of making hard work a habit, in order to achieve to the best of our ability. On siting matters, the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch is investigating sites which could be suitable for our new school and is actively considering a number of options. We are excited about the future of Marian and are hopeful for a decision soon. With blessings Mary-Lou Davidson Marian College Principal MERCY CUP SPIRIT Teams of Marian College students competed in the Mercy Cup Tournament in Timaru recently. The annual winter event is held between six Catholic schools in the region and each take turns hosting. The schools send their best football, hockey and netball teams to compete and enjoy the spirit of competition, collegiality and shared Catholic special character and values. WELLBEING TEAM As winter settles in, the Marian College Student Wellbeing Team has been bringing sunshine and light into the school. The team includes students across all year levels and is headed by senior leaders Megan White and Mia Blyth. “Every week two girls pair up – a senior and junior student who might not know each other – and come up with a project drawn from the Hauora model of wellbeing,” Megan explains. “The topics are physical wellbeing, mental and emotional, as well as social and spiritual wellbeing.” Projects include signing a pledge t-shirt against bullying, stress-relieving colouring in activities, crafts a ‘shout out board’ where compliments are shared and a performance by the ‘I am Unbreakable’ world hip hop champion dance crew (pictured). WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING We wanted a college that could meet the spiritual and cultural needs of our girls. We liked the sense of community, that expects and models caring for each other. Chris and Angela Rewha Marian offers a supportive and nurturing environment where our daughters are known and not lost in the crowd. Chris Woods BIG SING Marian College’s talented senior choir Messa Di Voce performed in the Big Sing - the secondary schools choral festival - at The Piano recently. Messa Di Voce received an award for outstanding performance of a Māori song – Tīhore Mai. At Marian our daughters have not only thrived academically, they’ve received a well-rounded education with a strong understanding of community and service. Steve Bloxham 2019 ENROLMENTS CLOSE SOON Marian College 2019 enrolment applications for Year 9 students close Friday 27 July 2018. An electronic enrolment application form can be downloaded from www.mariancollege.school.nz/Enrolment-1/Enrolment-Information and changes saved to the PDF or scan and email to exec@mariancollege.school.nz. Forms are also available at school reception. www.mariancollege.school.nz |03 385 8449 | exec@mariancollege.school.nz | follow us! www.facebook.com/mariancollegechch
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday July 3 2018 13 Papanui High student in under-17 NZ squad • By Jacob Page PAPANUI HIGH student Sam Richards may be a boy playing men but he is turning heads in the process. The 15-year-old is the youngest player in the Coastal Spirit premier men’s reserves team but is more than holding his own. The defender has made the wider training squad for the New Zealand under-17 team, which are attempting to qualify for the under-17 World Cup in Peru in October. The news came as a shock to the centre back who had been left out of the talent centre camp where players are normally spotted and then picked for New Zealand. “I’d attended a couple (of camps) and then found out I wasn’t named for the previous one so to get the call that I made the squad was a little bit of a surprise.” Sam started playing as a defensive midfielder but moved into the centre back position more than two years ago. After making the step up from 15th grade football to the reserves this season, he said he believed playing men had improved his game. “Initially I was quite nervous about it, but after my first game that feeling settled down,” he said. The speed is quicker and obviously the games are more physical which took Sam some time to get used to. “Because everyone is stronger than me, it’s really taught me how to protect the ball better and use my body to keep the ball away from attackers,” he said. “I pride myself on being calm under pressure and I think that’s a good quality to have in the YOUTH: Coastal Spirit’s Sam Richards has made the New Zealand under-17 wider training squad. PHOTO: VICKY RICHARDS position that I play.” Sam used to play touch rugby but he gave it away as his commitment to football grew. “I love the game and, for me, I get as much joy out of shutting down an attack or stopping a goal as others do scoring them.” New Zealand under-17 training camps will be held in Auckland throughout the winter. Williams pushes for powerchair football World Cup selection • By Jacob Page PAPANUI’S DIANE Williams is eager to push her claim for national selection at the first New Zealand Powerchair Football tournament in Taupo this weekend. Williams will have the benefit of her community-funded $23,000 powerchair, which is specifically designed for her. “I had all sorts of donations from individuals – $1000 from the Mike Pero Group and $12,000 from (the Mazda Foundation).” She will represent Canterbury at the Taupo Sports Events Centre from Saturday to Monday. Following the tournament, a team will be selected to represent New Zealand at the upcoming Australian national championships in September. It has also been announced that Australia will be hosting the 2021 FIPFA World Cup, allowing the opportunity for New Zealand to qualify through an Asia Pacific Cup qualification tournament next year. Powerchair football is a competitive team sport for people SPORTS with a physical disability. The rules are similar to outdoor football with a few modifications. Players include people with quadriplegia, neuromuscular conditions, cerebral palsy, head and spinal cord injuries and other disabilities. Williams (left) suffered a stroke in 2010 which left her paralysed down one side of her body. “Previously I’d played indoor cricket and indoor netball and loved it so wheelchair football was a good fit for me.” While she has represented New Zealand previously, Williams said she was motivated by the prospect of playing in the World Cup. “That’s the motivation for now,” she said. “Playing the game is freeing to me, and when I play, I play hard.” Williams says her chair, which is specifically designed for her body, means she can play with comfort and freedom.
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