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4 Tuesday May 21 2019 News Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi PEGASUS POST Teething problems at new campus • By Matt Slaughter OVERCROWDING at the Shirley Boys’ and Avonside Girls’ high school new site is a concern for some. The schools say the 2200 students who started at the QE II Park site earlier this month are settling in and conversations to deal with issues are ongoing. However, a post on the People’s Republic of New Brighton Facebook page asking members what their children thought of the school two days after it opened received more John than 100 comments. Some Laurenson students had told their parents overcrowded buses and narrow hallways had made the move difficult. AGHS principal Sue Hume and SBHS principal John Laurenson said early challenges were to be expected, but there was nothing to worry about. “To be perfectly honest with you, on the first few days of school there was congestion and we couldn’t allow that to continue because it would have been a health and safety issue. So, it’s not fabricated and we have to find out a logistical, organisational solution,” said Mr Laurenson. “Of course, there are always issues with tweaking things and finding out how they work best for everyone, so we’re just working together to make sure the site works best for everyone,” Mrs Hume said. Some Facebook commenters said these early issues had made the first days at the school difficult. “My daughter said the hallways are far too narrow and packed full of kids,” said one commenter. Mr Laurenson said congestion had eased somewhat and meetings to figure out how to deal with it, particularly when CROWDED: Efforts to decrease congestion at the Shirley Boys’ High School and Avonside Girls’ High School new, shared campus are under way. students made their way to lunch areas, had already happened. Options including separating the two schools’ lunch times had been considered. The same commenter said her daughter had been made to wait more than an hour for a bus after two drove past her too full. Other commenters said students were struggling to adjust to the shared nature of the campus. Mrs Hume admitted adjusting had been difficult, but said measures had been taken to deal with these issues. “This is new for us all and we are adjusting to occupying the same site and sharing some facilities. The senior teams from both schools keep in touch with each other as we work together to support the co-location and student access to the shared spaces. There is some pressure at break times on some spaces and we are working together to manage that.” Environment Canterbury had also added another bus and additional stops to ensure students could get to and from school more comfortably, she said. Said ECan manager of public transport strategy Edward Wright: “To help ease the crowding on this service, we have added a second school bus to school route 662.” Other Facebook commenters agreed with Mrs Hume, saying students needed to be patient and allow time for the schools to figure out how they could function best together. “We are so lucky to have a wonderful new school in the area. Being the newbie always takes time, give it a chance.” Seven retirement villages in Canterbury Sick of late night tenant phone calls and being on call 24/7? Tenants not paying their rent on time? Can’t find a tenant for your vacant property? Katrina Green Operations Manager 027 606 0030 Ray Hastie Property Manager 027 448 8225 Let us take the stress out of owning a rental property. Contact us for a free no obligation chat today. Morris & Co Property Management - Professional Property Management Services with a Personal Approach. • Halswell • • Rangiora • • Mairehau • • Beckenham • • Riccarton • • Papanui • • Hornby • www.rymanhealthcare.co.nz • 0800 000 290 We are local experts with Canterbury-wide knowledge providing professional Property Management services with a personal approach Dyers Road Landscape & Garden Supplies • Barks • Peastraw • Composts - we supply the best available • Aggregates - Chip, Round and Basecourse • Pavers & Schist products • Pungas • Decorative Stones & Landscaping Rocks • Trailer Hire first hour free with purchase • Bag & Bulk - pick up or delivered David, Carol & Mike Ray White Morris & Co Property Management Limited 03 331 6755 morrispm.nz@raywhite.com canterburypm.co.nz We will deliver! SOIL AND HARDFILL DUMPING Phone: 03 384 6540 183 Dyers Rd, Bromley • OPEN 7 DAYS Weekdays 7.30am-5pm. Weekends 8.30am-3pm www.dyersroadandlandscapes.co.nz
PEGASUS POST Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday May 21 2019 5 Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk Mission to ensure residents are heard • By Matt Slaughter AT THE start of the year, Brian Donovan felt the concerns of New Brighton residents were going unheard. There hadn’t been an active residents association in New Brighton since 2017. Now, the 68-year-old who lives on Marine Pde and has lived in or around the area for 12 years, is leading the newly revitalised New Brighton Residents Association to make sure people have a say in a time of huge development. “A lot of the people that were making decisions, they were actually people who didn’t live there, so we thought it’s about time we took things back into our own hands,” Mr Donovan said. About 12 residents from the area have become members so far. Its first goal is to get the Coastal-Burwood Community Board and city council to consult further on plans to change the layout of Marine Pde. Mr Donovan told Pegasus Post earlier this month plans to install 13 new car parks and keep the road open to traffic were not supported by some residents. The association would do a mail drop to gather people’s concerns and feedback to the community board, he said. Mr Donovan said with the support of Renew Brighton, another aim for the association would be to get community groups in New Brighton, including the New Brighton Business and Landowners Association, working together. “I think it’s quite useful if we’re working through the umbrella organisation Renew, that we just get initially a network thing going and then when residents SPEAKING UP: Brian Donovan has re-established the New Brighton Residents Association to ensure people have a say on big decisions, which will affect the area’s future. come up with any issues, we’ve got a broader organisation than just the residents association to deal with it.” The association would aim to be a “resource of companionship, a resource of contact, a resource of information,” said Mr Donovan. People who are not from New Brighton were sometimes not aware of the walking tracks, scenery and seaside lifestyle, which Mr Donovan said were his favourite parts about living in the area. Residents had a role to play in promoting it as a destination of the future and ending myths about New Brighton being down and out, he said. “It’s really about telling people who potentially are looking for somewhere to live that we’ve got something to sell.” He said the New Brighton Business and Landowners Association had done a good job so far, but giving everyday people more of a say would lead to better outcomes for all. “The business association is operating, but what about the people that live in that same area? They’re not represented at all.” Some had felt disconnected from a number of decisions made in New Brighton since the earthquakes, said Mr Donovan. He said the association would ensure residents have an influence on decisions going forward. YOUR ONE STOP SHOP! TYRES NEW & USEd WoF FLAGS TYRES bOOk IN NOW FULL MECHANICAL SERVICES WHEEL ALIGNMENTS SPECIALISTS$49 Wigram - 341 1226 104 Hayton Rd Woolston - 384 0000 49 Garlands Road FAILED EARTHQUAKE REPAIRS? LET US DEAL WITH IT Do you have concerns around your scope of works? Is your settlement fair for the damage incurred? We work directly for and with the homeowner to: •Establish if your scope of works is correct, including floor levels •Assist with the insurance part of the claim if required •Manage the repairs from the initial stages to completion •Have quality tradespeople and workmanship assured Initial Consultation FREE! Phone Stewart 027 488 6975 or George 027 334 4197 www.harwelservicesltd.com Enrolling NOW! FOR MAY 27 TH START 0800 834 834 vision.ac.nz 50 Hazeldean Road, Addington Learn Computer Skills Are you looking to get back into the work force, but don’t have up-to-date computer skills? This FEES FREE* 20 week course will give you the skills to work in a modern office, covering advanced use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and other computer based business applications. Hours of study are flexible and tutors are available for one-on-one support. For more info txt 'OFFICE' to 027 557 8839 *Conditions apply
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