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18 Thursday August 23 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka Hillmorton High School Inspiring academic excellence, leadership, and a love of learning The Star Diversity key to school’s character Kia ora koutou, talofa lava, warm greetings to you all. What makes each school unique? International Research (PISA) has shown that there is more difference in terms of academic results within schools, than across schools, and John Hattie’s research tells us that the largest predictor of academic success is the student and his/her family. This means that at a school level we must employ the very best teachers, as they also make a difference. We are fortunate at Hillmorton High School to have highly skilled teachers who are able to extend student learning, no Ann Brokenshire matter where the student’s current learning is at. If we had “added value” measures across schools rather than “league tables” I feel confident these would show that our students’ learning is indeed accelerated. So, what else about Hillmorton High School is unique? We are a diverse community in a good number of ways with enough difference to ensure students mix on a daily basis with students who come from very different backgrounds to their own. Hillmorton High School also has a large number of students with serious multiple disabilities. Most of these young people learn within our Upland Unit but many have one or two mainstream classes too. They teach our students to be kind and gentle. What qualities and skills do our students develop when learning in this environment? We asked our senior council members this last year. They told us that the most important quality they develop in our unique environment is “openness”. And in terms of skills? Their interpersonal skills are outstanding. These two things – having well developed interpersonal skills, and being open to learning from and with a range of people different to oneself – are what makes our students highly employable and very successful in their chosen futures. This is what makes Hillmorton High School unique. We are very proud of our students! - - - - tena - - koutou katoa Ann Brokenshire Principal Tena koutou, tena koutou, Trio’s bridge ‘cheques’ out Ye-Joon Jung, Year 10, with the $500 cheque which he, along with his fellow bridge constructors, Jay Dykhoff and Makayla MacPherson, won as part of the efficiency prize at the Aurecon Bridge Building Competition held recently at St Margaret’s College. The prize recognised the team’s bridge design and construction which had a high strength to weight ratio and other design features. A great result! Pictured with visitors are selected students who enjoyed ball-handling skills work with the All Blacks. All Blacks visit It’s not every day that you have All Blacks visiting, giving out awards Local MP, Hon Dr Megan Woods, left, presents a certificate. and giving you some ball-handling tips! Ardie Savea, Jack Goodhue and Scott Barrett recently visited Hillmorton along with our local Member of Parliament, Hon Dr Megan Woods. The AB’s were asked questions by HoD Physical Education Melissa Ruscoe — herself a former Black Fern and NZ Sevens team member — and it was great to hear some positive messages on a range of topics. During the assembly students were awarded various certificates and Isley Fakalata with Ardie Savea. then selected students were given some ball-handling tips from our All Blacks. Our congratulations to our awardees who have displayed a commitment to our school goals and giving of their personal best. Developing leadership skills Throughout school, there are many opportunities for leadership development. One that is now part of our calendar is the Limitless Conference, which focuses on developing young people in Year 10. Twelve of our students recently attended this conference, taking part in workshops and presentations over the three days it ran. The event, organised by Christchurch young person April McLennan, aims, the website states, “to empower students to hold greater confidence and awareness in their unique strengths, values and passions – understanding more of who they are and what they bring, and how this may translate to work with purpose that addresses some of the most significant challenges our communities and world face.” We look forward to our students walking tall and serving in leadership roles both at school and beyond. Pupils do well in tech contest Congratulations to the following students who recently achieved great results in the ICAS Digital Technology competition. ICAS runs competitions in a number of subjects each year in which thousands of Australian and New Zealand students take part. Gina Zonneveld, Khalid Johnson, Amos Lochhead and Kaylene Narayan all achieved Participation, while Diarna Morgan-Gardner, Noah Silich and Joshua Craig achieved Credit. In particular, we congratulate the following students for achieving Well done: Zoe Thomson, Allan Taylor and Jerry Tan. outstanding results: Zoe Thomson and Jerry Tan who both gained Distinction; and Allan Taylor who was awarded High Distinction. More Success: Pictured above are our inaugural Readers’ Cup team who recently pitted their literary knowledge against students from other schools at the competition held at the Upper Riccarton Library. The competition was tough and our team was placed third. Congratulations! www.hillmorton.school.nz
[Edition datE] The Star Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday August 23 2018 19 2 News Ardern to launch suffrage anniversary PRIME Minister Jacinda Ardern will help launch celebrations of the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand at a special event next month. Ms Ardern will be the keynote speaker at the event at the Isaac Theatre Royal on September 13, underlining the role of Christchurch as the birthplace of the suffrage movement. Kate Sheppard migrated to Christchurch from Liverpool in 1869. From here she was the leading figure in making New Zealand the first country where women had the right to vote in elections in 1893. Students from Christchurch schools will be able to take part in a question and answer session with Ms Ardern. Mayor Lianne Dalziel said: “It’s especially fitting to have the prime minister speaking at this event, inspiring the next generation Kate Sheppard of young female leaders in our city.” “We have such a strong history of female leaders – not only can we lay claim to being the home of Kate Sheppard as she spearheaded the suffrage campaign, Christchurch produced the first woman elected to Parliament in 1933, Elizabeth McCombs, and the first Minister for Women’s Affairs, Dame Anne Hercus.” Jacinda Ardern It is the first of several events in September and October celebrating the anniversary of women’s suffrage in the city. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the YWCA Emergency and Transition Housing Programme for women and children. •To buy a ticket, go to premier.ticketek. co.nz/shows/show. aspx?sh=125THANN18 ARA INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY Online course creates a pathway to health degrees If you’re considering a career in nursing, midwifery, osteopathy, human nutrition or health promotion, Ara Institute of Canterbury has a 15-week blended/online course starting soon that will prepare you to begin a health-related degree in February next year. The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) helps individuals to meet the entry requirements for degrees at Ara and prepare for degreelevel study. The programme covers maths, chemistry, human and cell biology, microbial science and academic skills for study. It is designed as a pathway into Ara’s Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health and the Bachelor of Applied Science. Elizabeth Schmidt, manager of academic operations for Ara’s Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health, says the programme can be studied anywhere “whether you’re in Picton, Hokitika, Temuka or anywhere else” and fits around other commitments such as work and family. “If you want start a degree with us next year, but you don’t meet the entry requirements or you just want to brush up on your academic skills, this programme is perfect,” Elizabeth says, “especially if you’ve been away from study for a while”. The majority of the certificate is delivered online, but there are two, twoday block courses in Christchurch on 24- 25 September and 12-13 November. Elizabeth encourages prospective students to apply for the degree of their choice at the same time as they enrol for the certificate. “The certificate is timed to finish just before Christmas, which means you could be ready to start your degree in the new year.” The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) starts on 10 September and finishes on 21 December. For more details, see ara. ac.nz. Elizabeth Schmidt ACHIEVE YOUR POTENTIAL IN HEALTH If you’d like a career in health but you don’t currently meet the entry criteria for a diploma or degree programme at Ara, our Certificate in Study and Career Preparation can give you the foundation you need. Starting in September, this mostly online programme will equip you to confidently advance to a higher-level qualification next year. Apply now, start September. ara.ac.nz
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