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10 Tuesday July 9 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi WESTERN NEWS RICCARTON HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Pūtaringamotu FuLL HOuSe FOR MuSICAL exTRAvAGANzA KAIKORAI exCHANGe TOuRNAMeNT FORGeS FRIeNdSHIpS Students presented their own repertoire at the Musical Extravaganza Riccarton High School was again successful in this year’s winter sports tournament, the Kaikorai Exchange, in which they competed against Kaikorai Valley College in Dunedin, with a handsome shield at stake. The two schools take turns to visit each other for summer and winter tournaments each year, and this time it was RHS’s turn to host their Dunedin counterparts. The tournament took place on June 13 and 14, with the RHS team led by the school’s heads of sport, Orion Chau and Grace Ward. The students competed in badminton, hockey, rugby, basketball, netball, football, table tennis, theatre sports – and a new event this year, debating. The RHS team won everything except the table tennis and debating, picking up the shield for the 38th time. A highlight of the event was the social on the Grace Ward and Orion Chau display the Kaikorai Exchange shield. Thursday evening, with a sun, sand and surf Hawaiian theme, and music provided by DJ Chris Singh – the school’s counsellor in his other life. The tournaments have been held since 1959 and over the years have seen many strong friendships forged between the students from the competing schools. Riccarton High School’s music students had the opportunity to showcase their diverse talents in the annual Musical Extravaganza held in the school hall on May 30. There was a full house for the event, which featured all musical genres taught in the school, ranging from classical and jazz to contemporary and funk, and performances included concert bands, jazz bands and combos. The students had put together a repertoire of their own choice, with vocalists and instrumentalists alike delighting the audience of parents and friends with their virtuosity and musical skill. OpeN NIGHT ATTRACTS HuNdRedS TO RHS Around 900 people turned up for Riccarton High School’s open night on May 16, all taking the opportunity to visit the school and get a taste of what it has to offer potential students. “Previously, our open day was held in two parts with a presentation evening followed by a series of afterschool tours, but this year we changed it and opened the school up to the community and prospective students and their families in the evening,” Principal Neil Haywood says. There were two sessions – one at 5.pm and one at 6.30pm. Each one kicked off with a presentation in the hall where Neil and several other speakers provided information about the school, after which visitors were shown around the nine curriculum areas. “We had 130 students on site demonstrating aspects of the curriculum and interacting with the visitors, and these were very popular,” Neil says. “We had very good feedback on the evening, with people commenting on the passionate teachers, the students as wonderful ambassadors for their school, and the family atmosphere and sense of inclusion that Riccarton High School presents.” There was also a lot of technical work behind the scenes, with the students making sure the sound levels and lighting were right. “It’s a big event for the students and it gives them a chance to show leadership,” says teacher in charge of music, Anne-Marie Plummer. The music department presents three major performance opportunities each year – the Musical Extravaganza in May, the Music Soiree in September and the Junior Showcase in December. Student demonstrations were popular with visitors to the open night. A number of parents filled out enrolment forms on the night, with a large amount of interest still being generated by those out of zone, Neil says. “Our reputation for diversity and inclusion still attracts people from out of our normal school zone.” The intake for 2020 will be approximately 200 Year 9 students, the majority being in-zone students, but with a limited number of out of zone students being balloted in should numbers permit it. “As part of a wider zone review process across Christchurch, we are currently working with the Ministry of Education to slightly increase our in zone and it will be interesting to see the effect that this will have on our enrolment numbers. If successful with the zone change this will come into force at the beginning of 2020,” Neil says. RICCARTON WAy SyMbOL ReCReATed At Riccarton High School, the Riccarton Way (RW) is the philosophy that underpins the way students, teachers and staff think, act and feel about themselves, others at the school, and those in the local and international community. It supports the school’s vision for the students through emphasis on the key values of commitment, honesty, respect and excellence. Recently, the school’s media co-ordinator Will Eason and the principal’s assistant Karen Churchward took on the challenge of recreating the RW symbol on the field with the students. The symbol was last created and photographed in 2012, and this year the task was to recreate the symbol – this time, with 1100 students instead of 900. Groundskeeper John Steeds took the measurements off the 2012 photo, adjusted them, and marked out the shape for the students to stand in. Network assistant Alex Clark then flew a drone up to take photos and a video of a perfect RW. GIFTed STudeNTS NuRTuRed THROuGH eNRICHMeNT OppORTuNITIeS Riccarton High School provides an extensive programme for gifted students, and it is one that has evolved and developed since Gifted and Talented Education Co-ordinator Tania Hawes started in her role more than 10 years ago. “Our Gifted and Talented Education programme – GATE, is now very diverse, with a wonderful mixture of areas,” Tania says. “We are committed to providing for gifted students in all areas – academically, musically, sport – everything. It’s not purely academic.” The programme offers many enrichment opportunities, including a live Google site, which students can access 24/7 and find a raft of ever-changing content, Tania says. As well, talented people come to the school and speak to the students – two of those have been author Eleanor Catton and sculptor Lew Summers, and the students visit places such as the art gallery and the Court Theatre, where they are shown what goes on behind the scenes. The school has also established links with the University of Canterbury and with professionals working in a variety of industries so gifted students can discover the range of opportunities open to them. Gifted students are often those that sit outside the bounds of normal assessment, Tania says, and her goal is to give these students the chance to see pathways to success. As she explains, students with special abilities may not realise it because they haven’t been exposed to an environment in which those abilities are recognised and encouraged. “By talking to them about their interests we help them realise what their special abilities are and how they can develop them for future success,” Tania says. The school recently held a Gifted Awareness Week to raise awareness of gifted students’ needs, and Riccarton High School also works in with contributing primary schools to organise a week of activities at the end of the year designed specifically for gifted students, Tania says. COMMITMENT HONESTY RESPECT EXCELLENCE Ph. 03 348 5073 | E. info@riccarton.school.nz | www.riccarton.school.nz
WESTERN NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday July 9 2019 11 News Cookbook to honour Hornby legend • By Georgia O’Connor-Harding A COOKBOOK will be produced to celebrate the life of a “Hornby legend”. Nova Mayo died at her home on June 21 at the age of 79. Heavily involved in the Hornby community, nearly 1000 people turned out to honour her life at a service at the Upper Riccarton Methodist Church recently. “She was obviously a very kind and caring person. She would volunteer for anything and was very committed to her community,” her son Ashley Mayo said. He said Mrs Mayo was a very good cook and would often run demonstrations for the Salvation Army in Hornby and the Hei Hei Broomfield Community Development Trust, also known as 126 On The Corner. She would also cater for many community events including break-ups at the Hornby Panthers Rugby League Club. But she was “famous” for her cream horns – which is one of many of her recipes along with meringues and cinnamon oysters which will be included in the cookbook in her memory. Mr Mayo said plans for the cookbook are in the early stages LOVED: Nova Mayo, who died at the age of 79, was described as a legend in the Hornby community. at the moment, but it is hoped it will be able to raise funds to support the community. He said she was a “people’s person” and it would often take her about two to three hours to get around the supermarket at The Hub Hornby because she was talking to people. “She didn’t judge people. She had dealings with members of Parliament, gang dudes and everyone was just a person to her,” Mr Mayo said. Many tributes have been made online in honour of Mrs Mayo – including from Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods. Dr Woods said she was a passionate, generous, kind, clever woman of Hornby who supported many of her campaigns and often provided catering for volunteers on election day. Mrs Mayo was also a huge supporter of Hornby High School. She was involved in the establishment of the school in the 1970s, was on the PTA and worked at school canteen for about 15 years. Hornby High School principal Robin Sutton said she left her own extraordinary and indelible mark on the community and her unmistakable and positive laugh would be missed. Mrs Mayo was involved in volunteering for many community groups including the Hornby Community Care Centre, the Rotary Club of Hornby and the Christchurch South Rotary Club. She was one of about 3000 people awarded The New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal for her services to the community. “We only found out about it when we were going through her stuff the other day so she kept that very quiet,” Mr Mayo said. Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk Applications open for neighbourhood gatherings funding APPLICATIONS HAVE opened for funding for residents hoping to organise neighbourhood gatherings. Summer with your neighbours is about bringing people closer together, and celebrating the unique and diverse mix of each neighbourhood. The first event was held in 1998 and has grown in popularity since its inception. Residents can apply for a small subsidy to go towards the gathering. The fundings could be used for a range of gatherings including a pot luck dinner, neighbourhood sports day, staring a community project, a walking school bus, clean-up or street garage sale. The applications opened yesterday and will close on August 16. •To make an application go to https://ccc.govt.nz/ news-and-events/whatson/show/18 JOIN US NOW! See website for details COTTON ON KIDS $10 Fleece tops. $10 Trackpants. $7.50 short sleeve pyjamas. Size 1-10 Boys/Girls.While stocks last. Selected styles only. PETER ALEXANDER Sale tops & pants $19. Dressing gowns $39. Sale sets $39. Kids slipper thongs $2. While stocks last. Selected styles. ICEBREAKER 50% off RRP on all Hoodies and Sweaters. UNDER ARMOUR Buy 2 save 20%, Buy 3 save 30%. Discount is off the lowest marked price. T&Cs apply. STYLES MAY DIFFER TO IMAGE SHOWN BENDON $20 sale! Lingerie for as low as $20. Offers include selected Sets for $20, Bras 2 for $20 and 50% off all Naked brand sleepwear. Selected styles. While stocks last. Sign up to Smart Deals & be in the monthly draw for a $100 Dress-Smart gift card! CHRISTCHURCH 409 Main South Road, Hornby www.dress-smart.co.nz Open 10am-5pm, 7 Days 03 349 5750
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