Ashburton Courier: December 12, 2019

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Page 12, Ashburton's The Courier, Thursday 12 December 2019 Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Ashburton College Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment News Issue 42 12 December 2019 DeputyPrincipal Message End-of-School Year With the end ofanother school year upon us, we areinthe process of recognising the hardworkof our students with prize-givingsfor Year 9, Year 10, and our SLSU students thisweek. We also saywell done toall of the prize-winners. The awards are invariably the result of hard work, commitment and perseveranceoveraperiod of time.These are attributes that will serve our studentswell in their futureeducation andlives beyond school. It is always great tosee parents, caregivers and whānau attending these events,asthey playahuge partinthe success of our young people.Asa College, weare always striving to improve our connection with whānau and have theminvolved in the learning of our students.With this in mind, please always feel free to contactthe College and teachers of your child if youhaveany questions or concerns,especially when the new school year begins. Byworking together, wecan support all of our young people to achieveindividual excellence. PhoenixRisingChoir On Tuesday evening, our junior choir Phoenix Rising returned from their Top ofthe South tour. This event isalways ahuge success, with performances and workshops across the upper part ofthe South Island. Thetour is testamenttothe work and commimentofthe students and the teachers and choral leaders who tour with them. Thank you inparticular to Angie Cresswell, Carolyn Clough, Ron Cresswell, Olivia Pike and Leen Braam for their contributions that allowed this trip to happen. It is always great tosee students representing our College in the wider community and displaying the AshColl Way bydemonstrating Quality, Pride and Respect inall that they do. Itisalso rewarding to see music continuing to flourish at the College,asithas along and proud historyin this area and has produced manyacclaimedmusicians. Opportunities The Top of the South Tour is just one example of the many cultural, sporting and academic opportunities that students are offered at AshburtonCollege.Asthe school year is ending and students reflect and plan for next year Iwould encourage them to consider: ‘did Imake the most of the various opportunities on offer in 2019?’ If the answer is no, then this may beanopportunity toextend themselves for 2020. Aswith life ingeneral, you get out of it what you put in, so take opportunities when they arise. RecognitionofSupporters of the College Themanyopportunities on offer areonly possible due to the contributions of many community members, teachers and support staff going above and beyond their roles.This wascelebratedlast week with the Supporters’ Recognition Function in the College Staffroom. While not all who had contributed could attend, 291 members of our local community were invited for having voluntarily assisted in asporting, cultural or academic contextduring 2019. Another huge thank youtoyou all on behalf of our students,parents and staff. Appreciation As students finish forthe year it is also importantwerecognise that, very often, other members of the whānau are still working, along with the stresses of preparing forthe festiveseason. With this in mind,Iurgeall of our students who areonholiday to makeareal efforttomake thelives of others around them easier by wayofhelping out around home. Helping out is not only abenefit to others, but hopefully also provides asense of personal satisfaction. Have asafeand happyholiday,and aMerry Christmas.Welook forwardto seeing youagain in the new year. Kiapai tō rā haratei! Events Year 10 Mountain Biking Trip During last week, students from both Outdoor Education Jono Hay DeputyPrincipal classes had an outing on Ashburton’s local Mountain Biking track. Teacher Luke Martin said that this is such agreat resource to have in the community. Students had previously spent time learning aboutmountain biking, and how-to-ride to basic maintenance onmountain bikes such as changing apunctured tyre. Students set off from College and biked out to the start of the track, bythe AllentonRugbyClub. They thenraced down to the skills park forabreak,and to then challengethemselves on the various jumps and courses that have been set up. Bradley Vercoe and Kyle Cabading were the only students to have some issues with apunctureand brokenchain! With avarietyofskill levels across the studentgroups it was great to see them supporting each other, sharing advice and cheering each other on. All students tried the different jumps and, bar acouple ofscrapes, everyone managed to stayinjury-free. After the skills park itwas arace/ride tothe Tinwald Bridge and back to the Allenton Rugby Club. All students enjoyed the afternoonandwere able tochallengethemselves. Luke said this wasagreat trip to finishthe year with. BoardofTrustees News ... Ashburton College is a College for our Community. We are well-supported byour community and it is astrength of our school that the Board ofTrustees does not take for granted. OutdoorPursuitsand Sports There isalong list of opportunities for our youth. Many of these opportunities are made possible and enhanced by the fantastic facilities that our community has developed: The EANetworks Centre, Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Lake Hood Aquatic Park, Mountain Bike Parks, Mt Hutt Skifield, Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre, sports grounds and clubs -the list goes on. These resources are complemented bydedicated coaches, managers and supporters, with parents and College staff getting in behind to ensureour youth succeed and grow personally. Employment At the heartofour region is water, and greatsoils to grow whateverour farmers can generateasustainable returnfrom. Thelevel of complexity of science, management and execution required to do this creates opportunities for employment across many trades and professions.The infrastructure, telemetry, technology, data and professional support demands arecontinuingtorampup, creating greaterdemand from milk harvesters,totechnicians, webdesigners, accountants and teachers with increasingly challenging and diverse school roles. Culture Ashburton College students have great opportunities to engage in arts and performance. Havingafirst-class EventCentreinthe district ensures that our youth can showcase their well-taught talents. Importantly, the Centre attracts moreand more nationaltalentand shows to our town, so students can appreciate and learn. Biculturalism TheAshburtonregion has avaried and rich skilled work forcethatkeeps our region’s economic momentum moving forward. This young,vibrant workforce iscreating great opportunities for our students to appreciate and respect awide range ofcultures. A globally connected, hopefully collaborativesociety, will be the new worldweliveand work in. Philanthropy Ashburton College has been well-supported by the generous philanthropyofsome individuals and organisations. Public examples include Advance Ashburton, the Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury, Rotary Club of Ashburton, the Ashburton Trust and Lion Foundation. Thefunding from these organisations allows Ashburton College to support students to alevel we are not able to achievewith standardMinistryofEducation funding. Examples of use of this generous funding is all student-focused and includes Learning Support Assistance for students in the Kōhanga Programme, Reading Mentors’ Programme, Tertiary Scholarships, Student Support to assist where disadvantage applies and where external assessmentisimportant, Peer Supportfunding,Learner Driver’s Licenceopportunities and support. As Board ofTrustee members we are legally the final step in the disciplinary process for our students. Like the balance ofNew Zealand, we have challenges in our town with aminority ofour youth. The supportofthis communityisessential in minimising the impactofafew, and ensuring thatall of our students make apositivecontributiontoour communitynow and in the future. JeremySavage Chairperson (Pictured left): ElizabethHastieonthe way down theslatted ramp. (Pictured above): Jack Wood on the mounds. (Picturedleft): Kyle Cabading about to takealeap of faith,with control! Congratulations Year 9Boys’ Cricket Team Success Continues The Ashburton College team maintained winning form with victory over Lincoln High School on Friday29November. Coach Kyle Henderson said that agrey and windy day greeted Ashburton College as they arrived atLincoln High School, to play inthe latest round of theNew Zealand Cricket Junior Boys’Year 9KnockoutCompetition. Only one week had passedsincetheirclosely-foughtmatchagainst Timaru Boys’ High School,and the team travelledtoLincoln brimming with confidence. Winning the toss,captain Lachie Jemmett elected to put his team in to bat first. Team Members on the day were – Lachie Jemmett (Captain), Oliver Hobbs, Logan Johnson, Nick Kershaw, Mitchell Leath, Seb McMillan, Jack Middleton, Hamish O’Reilly, Sam Orr, TomRosevear andNicholasStringer. Ollie Strawbridge and Fletcher Hobbs were unavailable due to illness and injury, and were replaced byNick Kershaw and Fletcher's twin brother Oliver Hobbs. SluggishStart Overcome AshColl got off to adifficult start, losing both openers within the first five overs.This placedthemon the back foot as SebMcMillan took the crease. Two wickets lost for only thirteen runs had put the pressure onthe middle order batsmen.However,Seb took charge of the innings, scoring afast 51 runs off just32balls. During his 45 minutes at the crease,Seb would push the run rate from 2.8 to over 5.5. Kyle said his runs came from amasterful display ofoffensive batting, hitting five boundaries and two huge sixes over mid-wicket. Seb was also supported by some excellent performances from the middle order. Jack Middleton kept the run rate ticking over with ahard fought 13 off 21 balls, while Sam Orr would form the foundation of the conclusion of the innings. Batting for nearly an hour, Sam scored a patient and well-crafted 22 runs off the 43 balls he faced. Nick Kershaw and Oliver Hobbs would bat out the remaining overs scoring 2(11) and 12(23) respectively. AshColl Fielding Having set atotal of157, Ashburton took to the field defending a required run rate of4.51. Jack Middleton (pictured bowling below) and HamishO’Reilly would make the mostofthe newball. After three overs Lincoln found themselves two wickets down for just one run.Facing nearlyinsurmountable odds, Lincoln then put togetherastring of partnerships that would keep their hopes alive. Batting for acombined 191minutesthey established aseries of solid partnerships which hampered Ashburton’s momentum in the field, taking Lincoln from one run for two wickets off three overs to 115 forseven off 31 overs. During this time, Lincoln consistently increased their run rate, multiplying the pressure onAshburton’s fielders. The pressure showed, with several catches droppedand unforcederrors madeinthe field. AshColl’sChances Ashburton’s hopes of continuing in the competition were kept alive by an outstanding individual effort bythe team’s captain, Lachie Jemmett. Leading by example, Lachie caught Jacob Bennett from Lincoln and was involved in all four ofthe runouts; two of which Lachie threw down the wicket directly. (Pictured right): Lachie Jemmett running up to bowl. VictorytoAshColl Ashburton, forced to takeadefensive strategy,managed to contain Lincoln’s batsmen, successfully slowing the run rate enough to secure victory. Jack Middleton took his second catch ofthe day toend the game in the 35th over,leaving Lincoln High School 15 runs shortoftheir target. Most Valuable Player Lachie Jemmett wasawarded Most Valuable Player of the game. Next Round Ashburton now moves ontothe next round of the competition and, to continue forward, must gain awin over St Bede’s College, the timing of which is still to be confirmedatthe time of this article going to print. Training/Highest Outcome to Date This is the best-performed an Ashburton College team has been in this tournament and College is very appreciative ofMid Canterbury Cricket offering the team the use of their facilities and time with their Development Coach on Wednesday, 04 December.
Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Ashburton's The Courier, Thursday 12 December 2019, Page 13 Ashburton College Individual Excellence in aSupportive Learning Environment News Issue 42 12 December 2019 Staff -Farewells At this time of the year we oftenfarewell anumber of staff,for avariety of reasons and with our appreciation, and this year is no exception. Long-serving staff This year we acknowledge three long-serving staff members, who have committed the greater part oftheir working lives, energy and expertise to AshburtonCollege. We areindebted to their sterling contributions. Itisone thing to be in a workplacefor along time,but it is quiteanother to offer qualityservice and makeadifferencetostudents, staff and the workplaceoverthis time. We thank these staff members for this, and, most importantly, for who they have been as people. They will be missed but are certainly wished well in their futureendeavours. Between these staff members we farewell an amazing total of 116 years of experience, institutional knowledge, contributions to students and staff,and collegial friendships. Some key aspects of all that they have given to the life and work of the College areoutlined below. Mark Gleason Mark Gleason is an Ashburton College legend! Amere 49 years ago he began at Ashburton College, atatime of additional ‘new’buildings on-siteata‘new’Ashburton College,and straightout of Teachers’College. Mark advised in his application that hewas interested in most sports but especially softball, basketball and athletics – all of which he became involved in, coaching girls’ and boys’ softball teams for over twenty years and numerous basketball teams, amongst other contributions. Uptothis year’s final StudentExecutivevStaff Chess Match, Mark has consistently been the ‘King’player. His initial appointment was as Assistant Teacher ofHistory, English and Social Studies. Since then subjects have included ‘Liberal’Studies; General Studies; responsibility for/teaching of students with Specific Learning Difficulties; responsibilities forCurriculum Development/Associate Health Co-ordinator; Head of Department History; and Associate Head of Social ScienceFaculty. It must be said here, too, thatnumerous students of History have enjoyed the long-standing Akaroa Field Trip, organised by Mark with departmentstaff. Mark developed the ‘new’New Zealand Law programme, introducing it to Ashburton College in his early years here and, asheretires now from his part-time position, he is still ateacher of Lawand History, at Year 13 level. Extra-curricular portfolios included ‘Sports Master’ ofBlue House for four years; Secretary and Chairperson of aregional committee to organise inservice courses; School Certificate and University Entrance exam marker. Mark chaired acommittee, under the general supervision of the Director- General of Education, to evaluate and develop the new junior school curriculum; and was also involved in preparation of anew health syllabus. Over the years Mark was amember of anumber of in-College standing committees. As aperson, Mark held afundamental educational philosophyofequalityof opportunity for all students, and held asignificant interest inand support for students with learning challenges. This pastoral care for others meant he washighly effectiveasaFamily Form teacher,and also as aTutor (Dean) foraperiod of time. Mark wasarespectedand capable teacher,affectionately knownas‘Chalky’ Gleason by hisstudents! He had an excellentrapportwith his students and aconsistentabilitytogain awin-win situation, without confrontation. This same ability tocreate awin-win situation was evident throughout his lengthy term, since 1987, as Chairperson of the Ashburton College Branch of the NZ PPTA(the Post PrimaryTeachers’Association –orTeachers’ Union), and Regional Executive member. Mark has been asteadfast voice of balanced reason in this role, enabling understanding of both aschools’ perspective and the rights of astaff member. Throughout he has been a sound and trusted reference person for both legalities and rights, and has aided sensible,balanced negotiations. Mark’s outstanding and respected contribution to so many facets of AshburtonCollege lifeisepitomised by the words: ‘a man with empathyfor others and ahigh level of rapportwith students and staff,Mark’squietlowkey approach masks akeen intelligence, and averyprofessional,competent manner as ateacher,with areal abilitytoenable others to develop and take some lead –whether staff or students’. We are farewelling a fine person and teacher, known for being nonjudgemental,one who has demonstratedloyaltyand discretion, is acareful listener and diplomatic in response. Mark iswidely respected byboth students and staff,and is aperson of total integrity. Mark is wished well in retirement, and for enjoyment ofthe increased flexibility oftime that retirement should bring, with wife Lesley, family members, friends and foractivities of interest. Some Key2020 StartofYear Dates Monday27, Tuesday28, Wednesday29January Course Confirmation days (for selectedstudents,who will be contactedbythe College). Wednesday 29 January New International StudentEnrolments/ Orientation Thursday 30January New International StudentEnrolments/ Orientation Monday 03February First dayfor Year 9and Year 13 students Tuesday 04February First dayfor Year 10 students Wednesday 05 February First dayfor Year 11 and Year 12 students Nola Smitheram Nola has been an integral and valued part ofAshburton College’s life and work for animpressive 35years and five months, and we recognise, with significant appreciation, her truly impressive level of input and quality ofwork which included regular contact with generations of students,families and staff. Nola was originally astudent atAshburton College and this association with the College was then followed by her lengthyemploymentherewhich began with aclerical role in the Student Office in1971, for two years. This time, interestingly, coincided with the first wave of students arriving on to the current College site. After astint inGisborne, and employment inMethven, Ashburton College became Nola’s work place environment from 1986 on when she was employed, in the terminology of the era, as an ‘ancillary clerical worker’in the StudentOffice. Part-time employment quickly morphed into 30 hours aweek from 1987, as Registrar through until 1999, then to the renamed position of Office Manager.Throughout her time in the position Nola wasaccurately described as self-motivated, effective,efficient,accurate and havinganindispensable knowledge of the Registrar role. This was aposition which held multiple tasks, time and complexity demands; and, with numerous interruptions, it required astrength of focus. As anatural progression of her sporting interests and abilities, Nola also organised the College studentski trips formanyyears. At the end of 2011 Nola reverted to part-time hours and continued employment managing the NCEA Co-ordinator aspect of her Office Manager role, and added to it the SAC (Special Assessment Conditions) Co-ordinatorand Reader-WriterCo-ordinatorroles. Nola has now decided, after giving all of these years to College, that itis time to pursue other activities without the constraints of employment commitments. Officially, Nola’s resignation took place inJuly of this year, which we acknowledged then in the newsletter, but she has continued to assist the College,aswetransitioned her role,byretaining the Exam Centre Manager aspecttosee us through the end-of-year NCEA exam season. With these duties now completed her time with College as astaff member has officially concluded. We thank Nola, most sincerely, for all that she has given ofherself and her capabilities. Itisindeed the conclusion of an era. We have valued Nola as a person and as astaff member and offer our very best of wishes forpositive times and activities ahead,including with family and friends. Brenda Beach Brenda Beach started as Canteen ManagerinSeptember 1987 and since then has cheerfully served three generations of students, organised student canteen helpers and their contracts, and has rostered in aband of supportivevolunteer adult assistants over the years. Some food styleshavechanged over the years,towhich Brenda and the Student Canteen Committee Members adapted to, with these changes receiving the Heart Foundation Silver Awardstatus. Consider this –onadaily basis making and selling, for example: 24 garlic rolls,54sausage rollsofdifferentvarieties,29hot dogs,53wraps,20chicken nugget rolls, 27panini, 28 quarter-pounders, 185 wontons, and 97 pies of differentflavours. This total of around 470 items per dayisonly asample of whatismade in the College Canteen. Multiply thatbyfive days aweek and we have an absolute minimum of 2,350 items per week. Multiply that by40weeks ayear for thirty two years and one term - well, we’ll leave youtoworkthatmaths out. Added to Brenda’s portfolios was excellent catering preparation for a variety ofCollege functions and, last year, she added judge of the Waiata competition to her list of capabilities! Brenda has givenhuge loyaltytoAshburtonCollege,professional service, a willingness to make changes,and apositivecheerful presenceoncampus – to students and staff alike. As with all of our long-serving leavers,Brenda has become an integralpart of the College campus and,without adoubt,her presence, efficiencies and experiencewill be hugely missed when we come to 2020without her in the Canteen and around the College. On the positive side, she and husband Murray will beable to enjoy the change of pace, the increased flexible time to go fishing, toview the night sky space ship, and to enjoy the freedom to do as they choose when they choose. Additional Leaving Staff We acknowledge additional staff who are also leaving usatthe end of this year, with equal appreciation for their contributions to us all at Ashburton College, and good wishes for their new positions and ventures: Graham Bock Graham has been avaluedTeacher of Mathematics since March 2010, and latterly Assistant Head of Faculty Mathematics. Graham has been ahardworking, capable and knowledgeable contributor to College. Students, as well as staff,haveenjoyedhis drysense of humour,and his quietsupportive approach to their learning. Graham also brought into College impressive skills in production set design which hecontributed to various College Productions. Weare sorry to see him leave afterhis nine plus years on staff but we do wish him well in his new position at GeraldineHighSchool. Ryan Wilson Ryan came to AshburtonCollege at the start of 2015, to the position of Head of Middle Schooland teacher of Physical Education. During thistime Ryan has held anumber of portfolios. AsKamar Data Co-ordinator heinitiated systems to track student achievement in order to predict assessment and NCEA outcomes and to support students. Ryan was also the Middle Management Alternative Education (Community Education Programme) Co-ordinator and, inthe latter two years held anAcross-Schools’Hakatere CommunityofLearning Sportand Exercise position. Ryan is considered inresponse, revels in problem-solving, enjoys students andpositivecollegial relationships.Heisthankedfor an approximately eight years’contribution to College Hockey coaching, and congratulated onhis move to GeraldineHigh SchoolasaDeputy Principal, with our good wishes. Luke Youard Luke started at College in July of 2016,asaTeacherofScienceand Biology. He is ateacher respectful ofstudents and built relationships based on this approach, and has gone about his tasks in asimilar quiet, unobtrusive manner. Luke is wished well as he takes abreak from teaching and moves to newopportunities. AshleeO’Hagan Ashlee came toAshburton College as aTeacher of Art atthe start of2018, as abeginning teacher who very quickly impressed with her capabilities, staff and student relationships. Ashlee has involved herself inthe life and work of the College and is aloss to our school but we wishher well with her move to Auckland. Shelly Robson Averycapable Teacher of Science, Michelle joinedthe ScienceFacultystaff at the start of2017, and has contributed tobringing Science alive for her students. Ateacher who embraced the Innovation Class approach, Shelly has also been activeinintroducingupcycling to students at College. Shelly leavesCollegefor aHead of ScienceDepartment position at Opihi College. LauraWood Laura has been at Ashburton College for the past two years, variously teaching Drama, as Head of Department Drama, and teacher of Social Studies.Staffand students have enjoyed her cheerful personality, interest in the studentsand involvement in various productions. Laura is transferring back to her previous school,Rathkeale College. Hannah Wakelin Adancer of experience, having spent anumber ofyears at aPerforming Arts school in the UnitedStates, Hannah wasemployedatCollege in afixedterm position from July 2017, toteach Dance. Wehave valued having her significant expertise available forthis time and wishHannahwell as she now looks aheadtotertiary education next year. Parental Leave We have twostaff leaving us on maternityleave. AmberWilkinson Amber is an efficient, effectiveand valued member of our College’s cleaning team. Milly Brown Milly commenced as our current Arts Head of Facultyatthe startofthis year, teaching, and emphasisingcreativityinstudents andco-ordinatingvarious artprojects and exhibitions. Role Relinquishments ClaireBubb Claire isrelinquishing her role as Head of Senior School but is retaining teachingofDrama and beginningaPerformingArtsposition, moreofwhich willbeoutlined next year. As Head ofSenior School for the past five years Claire has been greatly involved, amidst other tasks, with Year 12 and 13 students; the College’s Student Executive, meetings and projects; and in writing testimonials for Year 13 students leaving for tertiary institutions and requiring College references forHalls of Residence. Marg Macpherson Marg has been Head of Faculty English since 2016 but is taking one year’s leave from this specific role to concentrate oncontinuing with her current Innovation Project Facilitator role.The Innovation Project supports professional development and learning, and strengthens capability re facilitating future-focused and flexible curriculuminline with the collective vision forAshburton College. Marg will continue also as ateacher of English. BernadetteThompson Bernadette ismaking achange from her role as Teacher-in-ChargeofESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) but retaining her teaching role within the College, where we value the retention of her vast experience. Helen Wakelin Helen firstly came to College tothe part-time Arts Co-ordinator role, and has now decided to relinquish this role but retain her teaching position within the Social Sciences Faculty. Within the Arts Co-ordinator role Helen wasinvolved in the administrativeco-ordinationofvarious cultural events. Separately she wasalso aviolin performer in the College Orchestra,lending experiencetothe student body. NewRoles for 2020 Anumber of internal appointments have beenmade in preparation forthe start of 2020 and thesewill be outlined in our newsletteratthe startofthe new year.
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