Nor'West News: October 01, 2019

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8 Tuesday October 1 2019 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz News Black Wired wins bandquest BLACK WIRED from St Andrew’s College preparatory school has won the nationwide primary and intermediate contest Rockshop Bandquest. The band earned $3000 worth of music equipment for their school. Judge Seth Haapu said Black Wired was immediately recognisable as a class act. “An exceptional mix of skill, confidence and synergy elevated the band to another level,” he said. The members of Black Wired are Ethan Lam (vocals and lead guitar), Tama Connelly (bass), Hayden Lam (drums), and Sam McAlister (guitar). Bass player Tama Connelly said winning the competition was a dream come true. Guitarist Sam McAlister said it was awesome to win, and he found out in “a really cool way.” “Our bassist Tama came up to me at lunchtime and said, “we’ve won bandquest!” He showed me the text message from his dad for proof and I went wild. It was an amazing feeling,” he said. Second place went to Te Reo o Kia Māori Mai from Whangarei Intermediate in Northland and third place was won by Unbreakable Glass from Chisnallwood Intermediate. Now in its ninth year, Rockshop Bandquest is for bands of three or more members, up to WINNERS: St Andrew’s College preparatory school band rocked their way to a win at the Rockshop Bandquest last week. year 8, who play a short set of covers or original songs. There were over 200 entries this year, 12 live events and an online contest for bands from outlying regions. “Tama came up to me at lunchtime and said: “We’ve won Bandquest!” and I went wild” – Sam McAlister Music teacher Michael Sumner helped to form the band two years ago with the aim of entering the Smokefreerockquest and Rockshop Bandquest. “All four members worked extremely hard behind the scenes and turned up to each practice prepared, which allowed us to focus on the performance as well as the song,” he said. Mr Sumner said it was a great effort as the lead singer and guitarist is only 10-years-old. Rockshop promotions manager Hamish Jackson said supporting young bands and giving them the opportunity to perform is very much a part of the ethos of the company which sponsors the competition. “There is a lasting impact for the music community, and the community in a whole, in being apart of a programme like this. A lot of these kids will find a passion for music through Rockshop Bandquest, which can lead to really exciting future possibilities when this is nurtured and developed,” he said. TALENT: Rangi Ruru’s year 11 band Dear No-One members (from left) Kaia Johnstone, Saskia Murray and Justine Berry performed to a sell-out crowd last week at Fat Eddie’s. Successful live gig for Rangi Ruru musicians LAST WEEK at one of Christchurch’s favourite live venues, Rangi Ruru music students performed to a full house. Fat Eddie’s, in the central city, jumped and buzzed to the sounds of the contemporary and jazz music students, who presented a range of styles in both covers and original music. Director of music at Rangi Ruru, Janet Kingsbury, said the students thoroughly enjoyed sharing their music with family and friends. “There was so much variety. We heard from our rock bands, ranging from first-time performers in year 9 to the more experienced NOR’WEST NEWS year 13 groups,” Mrs Kingsbury said the jazz combo and jazz bands were crowd favourites, following their successes at the Southern Jam Jazz Youth Festival last month. “The jazz combo and jazz band really got toes tapping with popular and well-known jazz standards, along with some that would have been new to audience members. It was a very special afternoon,” she said. Event organiser and Rangi’s rock band mentor, Henare Kaa, said the girls worked hard towards the event and were excited about the opportunity to play in such a great venue. NOW OPEN Bupa Bethesda Care Home has officially opened our brand new dementia community here in Bishopdale, Christchurch. We are recognised as dementia-friendly by Our residents enjoy a small, close-knit community where we focus on person-first care. Want to know more? Call our care home manager, Chris McCulloch on (03) 359 6390, or feel free to drop by during business hours. 235 Harewood Rd, Bishopdale | www.bupa.co.nz/bethesda
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Tuesday October 1 2019 9 Special message in park mural • By Claire Booker MACFARLANE PARK in Mairehau has been given a new lease of life thanks to an initiative to bring murals to the park. Last week, four murals made by schools in the area were unveiled, with one having a focus on love and support following March 15’s terror attack. The mural features a quote from the memorial service and the word “peace” in more than 20 languages students at the school speak, as well as flowers made from recycled plastic. The quote on the mural, from Farid Ahmed says: “I may be from one culture, you may come from another culture, I may have one faith, you may have one faith, but together we are a beautiful garden.” Shirley Primary School parent and board of trustees member, Bec Roper-Gee was a driving force to getting the murals completed. “I walked my kids to Shirley Primary through MacFarlane Park for the last seven years and often thought it would be wonderful if the local children could have something more uplifting to look at every morning than the sad old fences that line both sides of the park,” she said. Ms Roper-Gee used her background as an environmental consultant and a “sustainability nut,” and had the idea to upcycle plastic milk bottle lids for the mural. “I worked with the Shirley Primary students on their mural, spending many hours shredding milk bottle lids and helping the kids fill moulds and melt the plastic. We hope these will be the first of many artworks enhancing the park” she said. Shirley Primary pupils Pietro Moses and Kamden Dyer said the mural represents how each person’s differences make them unique. “This is an opportunity to add some colour into MacFarlane Park and to provide a constant reminder of what happened,” they said. Said Shirley Primary School principal Alistair Sim: “This mural will hopefully continue to encourage our community to embrace our differences and ensure that hatred does not survive in a positive community.” Shirley Intermediate School, Kahui Ako – a group made up UNVEILING: Shirley Primary School pupils, staff and parent helper Bec Roper-Gee explained the message behind their mural in MacFarlane Park, which is about peace and individuality following the March 15 terror attack. of early childhood centres in the area – and Chisnallwood Intermediate were also involved in the murals. Shirley Intermediate School teacher Margaret Dwan said the combined mural the school made with Chisnallwood Intermediate required a lot of organisation to keep it looking cohesive. The mural included birds which were painted by pupils from Shirley Intermediate from different ethnicities, and each bird represented the pupil’s own ethnic art. Hip-hop dancers to show moves in Sydney • By Claire Booker A GROUP of Papanui hiphop dancers are due to fly out to Sydney tomorrow for an international competition. Two dance crews from Zion Studios will compete at the World Supremacy Battleground International Championship this week. Head teacher Bronte Te Mete said Zion aims to create a positive environment for people. “We use dance as Bronte Te Mete a tool to build community and whanau and to build students up with life skills and positive mechanisms,” she said. The studio’s senior students competed in Hamilton at the World Supremacy Battleground qualifier recently and took out the secondary school-aged and open sections. “Both crews have been working tirelessly to create their own masterpieces to showcase on the world stage,” Miss Te Mete said. The competition runs over four days, with different workshops and classes around hip-hop culture and dance. Take a sneak peek at the new Christchurch Hospital Hagley Public Open Day 6 October When it opens next year, Christchurch Hospital Hagley will be the new home of acute services. This is your chance to have a look behind the scenes at the new Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Children’s High Care, Radiology and wards before they’re fully kitted out. Opening early 2020 Sunday 6 October 2019 The 30 minute tour will cover three floors 10am – 3pm Closed-toe, soft-soled shoes are essential – sneakers are perfect Pedestrian entry only Entry to the new Hagley building is to the left of Christchurch Women’s Hospital off Riccarton Avenue. Entry is free Gold coin donations to the Māia Health Foundation appreciated. There will be a drop off zone on Riccarton Avenue, and there’s a bus stop right outside – bus travel is free for SuperGold Card holders. Like Canterbury DHB on Facebook for updates. Details and conditions of entry are on our website - cdhb.health.nz/hagley
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