Nor'West News: December 10, 2019

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12 Tuesday December 10 2019 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz News Young humanitarian wins Fred Hollows award • By Claire Booker BEN DOWDLE has been recognised in New Zealand’s first-ever Fred Hollows Humanity Awards. The Mairehau Primary School pupil was presented a certificate last Friday at a school assembly. The awards, which were open to all Year 6 students throughout New Zealand, are part of a global movement created to acknowledge passionate children striving to improve the world around them. A spokeswoman from the Fred Hollows Foundation said humanity in New Zealand’s young people was “deeply evident” in the large number of students across the country who were nominated for the awards. Said assistant principal Amanda Chisnall, who nominated Ben for the award: “Ben is a kind and caring student who goes out of his way to help others. He embodies our Mairehau Primary School values of respect, believe, aspire and achieve. “Nothing is ever an issue for Ben. He always puts in 110 per cent effort into everything that he sets his mind to. Ben truly embodies the values of compassion, integrity and kindness.” YOUNG ACHIEVER: Mairehau Primary School assistant principal Amanda Chisnall was pleased to see Year 6 student Ben Dowdle presented with a Fred Hollows Humanity Award by William McGrath from Specsavers. About 70 students were nominated for the awards across New Zealand, and Ben said it was an honour to receive the certificate. He “felt special that not everyone could be nominated” and is looking to develop his leadership skills within the school. “It’s nice to receive awards for the effort that is put in,” he said. 13-year-old achieves dream MONET SCHUTTE has achieved her dream at 13-years-old. From a very young age, Monet has had a dream to perform internationally. And last week, she received a standing ovation at the Vienna Concert Hall in Austria after performing her original song, Like You Did Before. “Singing on stage in Vienna was a dream come true. I am so excited that I now have reached one of my musical goals. It was the first song I ever wrote, and it has a very special meaning,” Monet said. Written about a friend with depression, the song won the International Sounds of Children’s Rights Songwriting Competition held in Austria. She was awarded two prestigious gold coin awards for her achievement. She wrote and recorded the song with her mentor Sacha Vee at SOLE Music Academy earlier this year and decided to enter it into the competition sponsored by UNICEF. Said Monet: “One of my friends, unfortunately, suffers from depression and so I wrote this song about how I tried to NOR’WEST NEWS IMPRESSIVE: Monet Schutte, 13, performed her song Like You Did Before at the Vienna Concert Hall, Austria and won the International Sounds of Children’s Rights Songwriting Competition. help.” When Monet received the news she had made it to the top 10 contestants from around the world, she only had two months to prepare for the trip and get performance-ready. This was a challenge, since Monet had to learn piano to accompany herself. However, with the guidance from Vee she put in the time and is now reaping the reward. THE ASHLEY SUITES, CARE AND SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT Comfort, style and convenience are very important when it comes to helping you feel at home. Russley Village’s brand new residential care facility and serviced apartment complex - The Ashley Suites come with these elements as standard. From our one and two bedroom serviced apartments offering an extensive range of personalised medical and support services to deluxe care suites for health and medical care, all available in the elegant surroundings of the village. We pride ourselves on the level of compassion we provide for every one of our residents, ensuring the care they receive meets their personal needs making sure they always feel at home. For more information on the Ashley Suites and to take a tour of the care facility and village make an appointment today. russleyvillage.co.nz 03 357 9392 73 Roydvale Ave, Christchurch RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE | SERVICED APARTMENTS | INDEPENDENT LIVING

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