THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2021
Connecting Your Local Community
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Zachary gives it all at swim event
Zachary Horton of Westburn School powers through his heat of the year 5, boys 50m
breaststroke at the Canterbury Primary Schools Swimming Championships held last week at
the Selwyn Aquatic Centre.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
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Petition
under way
in bid
to keep
Wharenui
pool open
• By Bea Gooding
ONE OF the country’s most iconic
swimming clubs is fighting to save
its home from closing down.
More than 2500 people have
signed a petition to stop the city
council from decommissioning
Wharenui swimming pool once the
Parakiore Metro Sports Facility and
Hornby Pool open in the next two
years.
The proposal was revealed in
the city council’s 2021-2031 draft
Long Term Plan, which is currently
taking public submissions until
Sunday.
Wharenui Swim Club president
Chris Averill believes the benefits of
the pool far outweighs any financial
savings the city council may have.
“They’re closing it because they’ve
got new pools opening up and they
believe our pool is old and not
worthwhile anymore,” he said,
“But we had 22,000 people use
the pool in February [alone] and it’s
been increasing over the last two
years. We’ve had more Olympians
than any other club.”
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JP Clinic
Thursday, 9.30am-12.30pm, at
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Halswell and Upper Riccarton
Fendalton, Hornby, Halswell and Upper
Riccarton libraries
A justice of the peace will be available
to members of the community
to witness signatures and documents,
certify document copies, hear oaths,
declarations, affidavits or affirmations
as well as sign citizenship, sponsorship
or rates rebates applications. This
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Knit ‘n’ Yarn
Thursday, 10.30am-2.30pm,
Tuesday, 1-3pm, at Upper
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Take your knitting, crochet, stitching
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Citizens Advice Bureau
Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, 9am-5pm
Hornby Library
Citizen’s Advice Bureau provides
free, confidential advice to everyone.
They take the time to listen and equip
you with information, options and
support that fit your needs. Free,
phone 349 5236 for more information.
GenConnect
Thursday, 1-1.45pm
Upper Riccarton Library
If you have questions about your
smartphone or tablet, ask an expert
for advice. Free, no bookings required.
Free Legal Advice
Thursday, 6.15-8.15pm
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Stained Glass
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10.30-11.30am, Te
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Free, no nookings
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Technology Help Drop-In
Sessions
Monday, 2-3pm
Hornby Library
These free drop-in sessions are
available to help you with specific issues
including using email, searching
the internet, using the library catalogue,
using electronic resources and
any other general computer-related
queries. Go along with your laptop,
tablet, smartphone or use one of the
desktop computers if you need help
with anything digital.
Family History
Wednesday, 11am-1pm
Upper Riccarton Library
A volunteer from the Riccarton
branch of the New Zealand Society of
Genealogists will be available to help
you with finding your family history
online. Meet at the family history
computer.
Mah-Jong Group
Wednesday, 1-3 pm
Upper Riccarton Library
If you are interested in playing
Mah-Jong, go along whether you are a
beginner or an advanced player.
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Thursday April 15 2021 3
Junk recyclers to benefit from grant
GAIL CARSON literally has
a “feel” for creating a valuable
resource from discarded junk.
For more than 20 years, she
has picked over the items on offer
at non-profit recycling space
Creative Junk to put together
tactile books for blind and lowvision
children.
She said that the craft items
“are not junk at all,” describing
the organisation as “a wonderful
place where resources are recycled
and reused.”
“I visited Creative Junk for
more than 20 years, having run
a volunteer group that makes
tactile - feel and touch - books
for local blind and visually impaired
children.”
Creative Junk, which saves
a huge range of potentially
landfill-bound items for recycling,
has recently benefited
from a $9750 grant from the city
council’s Strengthening Communities
Fund.
Now retired and a volunteer,
Carson said she “spent a lot of
time searching the shelves for
anything to help make the tactile
books.”
“I was always looking for
red leather for animal tongues
or green leather for frogs,” she
said.
“Buttons, corks, feathers,
fine corrugated card, magnets,
musical cards, sheep’s wool,
textured wallpaper – my list
was endless. I never knew
what we would need until
a book was being prepared.
Now that I have retired, I have
recently joined Creative Junk
as a volunteer to help sort the
tremendous amount of resources
donated.”
For 40 years, the organisation
has promoted the importance of
recycling through creative and
imaginative use.
Children, early childhood
education centres, schools and
recreations groups and those
with disabilities all make the
most of the space and on-site
activities.
Co-ordinator Christine Gayton
said that the charity “shows
people how to create heaps of
wonderful things and even potentially
grow a business while
developing their skills.”
“It is amazing how many
people can benefit from Creative
Junk,” she said.
“We are often out in the community,
working with people
to show how they can use our
recyclable material to create
incredible things.
SUSTAINABILITY:
Co-ordinator
Christine Gayton
sorts through a
range of colourful
items at Creative
Junk.
PHOTO:
NEWSLINE
“Our space users not only
find an outlet for their creative
tendencies and a cost-efficient
and waste-friendly option to
the creative process, they can
also connect with others who
have a similar passion, and build
friendships through regular
craft events.
“We only make a small portion
of our income through the
sale of resources and rely on the
generosity of the community to
remain open – so the council
grant is very valuable for day-today
costs and many communityfocused
activities,’’ Gayton said.
New chaplain
appointed at
St Margaret’s
STEPHANIE CLAY has plenty
of experience behind her as
St Margaret’s College newest
chaplain.
The reverend will provide spiritual
and well-being
support for the
students, staff and
community and
joins the college
from the Anglican
Parish of Amberley
where she has
been vicar for five
years.
Facilitating
Stephanie
Clay
positive growth in a holistic way
through love, care, compassion and
encouragement is something Clay
said she feels passionately about
and is looking forward to achieving
this through worship, relationship
building and outreach.
The college’s executive principal,
Diana Patchett said the role of
chaplain was at the heart of the
school.
“Our college was founded 111
years ago by Bishop Julius and
while the Anglican faith remains at
the heart of who we are, the work
of the Chaplain far exceeds that of
spirituality.
Clay will join St Margaret’s
College in July.
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Kirkwood Intermediate
School of Choice
Celebrating Kirkwood
House Captains for 2021
Year 7 Camp
Our Year 7 pupils have recently
attended a camp at Purau Bay.
This is a great way for the children
to get to know each other.
Swimming in the
ocean on the first day of
camp and picking up rubbish
in Governors Bay, for left over
chocolates, was my favourite part
of camp.
I learnt that Rippa Island existed,
and I learnt the island’s past uses.
I also learnt a lot more about
the Māori culture in and
around Ripapa.
From the left: Blake, Indianna, Varley, Connor, James, Marcella, Niamh
and Oscar
House Captains for Mansfield/Hillary
Varley C - Ex Springston School
The things I like about Kirkwood Intermediate School are swimming and
technology. This year I would like to inspire other students and take on new
opportunities. The reason I wanted to be a House Captain was to gain more
confidence in speaking to others and to try new things.
James B - Ex Springston School
I like Kirkwood Intermediate School for the sport opportunities that it offers.
This year I would like to be the best sports boy. The reason for wanting to
become a House Captain is that it will test and improve my leadership skills.
My favourite part of camp
was the abseiling because
it was fun basically walking
down a cliff.
On camp we learnt how to
turn the canoe.
House Captains for Sheppard/Freyberg
Marcella C - Ex Lincoln Primary School
I like Kirkwood Intermediate School for the opportunities that the school has
to offer, for example, extension opportunities and the sports options. This
year I would like to run fundraisers to improve the image and enjoyment of
school. I wanted to be a House Captain to gain more confidence in myself
and to make a difference by sharing my opinions.
Connor C - Ex Hoon Hay School
Kirkwood Intermediate School gives you many opportunities to try new
things. This year I would like to make Kirkwood Intermediate School a better
place. I wanted to become a House Captain so I could help people and it
gives me a good chance of trying something new.
House Captains for Britten/Te Kanawa
Indianna M - Ex Clearview Primary
One of the things I like about Kirkwood is the old fashion feel, I also love
that all the students get many opportunities offered to them. This year my
goal was to become a House Captain and now that I have achieved that my
new goal is to be a great leader so all of the students will have a great year.
The reason for becoming a House Captain is because it would boost my
confidence, encourage me to become a better person and be a good role
model for others.
Abseiling was my favourite
part of camp because it was
fun, challenging and a new
experience. I thought that I
wouldn’t go the whole way
down but I did!
My favourite part of
Purau Bay Camp was when
we played ‘Kick the Can’. It was
really funny watching people run
in other people’s clothes and the
seeker was so confused.
I learnt how to canoe, put on
the abseiling harness and
how to wash dishes.
Blake N - Ex Dunsandel Primary School
I like the range of subjects available at Kirkwood Intermediate School. This
year as a House Captain I want to make the school a better place. I would
like to help people and do my best to make a difference to the school.
House Captains for Rutherford/Batten
Niamh L - Ex Burnham Primary School
I enjoy Kirkwood Intermediate as there are many opportunities you can
take part in, for example, EPro8 (Inter-school Science and Engineering
Competition), Science badges and much more. I would like to organise
more fun days and sports days so this year can be memorable. I wanted to
become a House Captain to gain more confidence and improve my public
speaking. I am also a great leader.
Oscar M - Ex South Hornby
The part I like about Kirkwood Intermediate is that it is bigger than my
previous school and it has great staff. This year I want to make it a happier
place and make it exciting for those new to Kirkwood, especially those who
are quieter. I have not taken on many opportunities in the past. The teacher
I had last year said I would make a good leader so I thought I would take on
this opportunity.
OPEN DAY/NIGHT
Instead of our traditional Open Day/Night this year we are hosting groups
by appointment. Details on how to book a time will be posted on our
website mid-April. If you are unable to access our booking system then
please contact the school office by phone on 348 7718 or
email: school.information@kirkwood.school.nz
We look forward to seeing you!
Please visit our website www.kirkwood.school.nz to view our
Prospectus for further information and to download an enrolment form.
Alternatively, you may contact the school office 348 7718.
Phil Tappenden, Principal
260 Riccarton Road, Christchurch
Email: school.information@kirkwood.school.nz
Phone 03 348 7718 Fax 03 348 1085
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Closing pool will impact community
• From page 1
Averill disputed what the city
council forecasted it would cost
to stay afloat, consisting of about
$700,000 a year over the next
decade “just to maintain it.”
The club wanted to run the
pool themselves instead or
lease pool lanes at Parakiore.
“I don’t understand how
that’s possible. I’m confident
we can get it down to $1.5 million
in the next 20 years,” he
said, as supposed to $7.7 million
in the next 10 years.
The swim club is one of the
oldest in the country. The
Wharenui Amateur Swim
Club was founded in 1911 and
was constructed as a memorial
to the coronation of King
George V.
It has taught more than
200,000 Cantabrians how to
swim through its successful
Learn to Swim programme.
In its more than 100-year
history, the club has produced
many New Zealand representatives
in swimming.
Most recently it was Matt
Hutchins at the 2016 Rio
Olympics.
Said Averill: “But our pool
is focused on being a community
pool, not so much for
high-performance swimmers.
We cater to the community
AFLOAT: Wharenui Swim Club president Chris Averill
is concerned about how plans to decommission
Wharenui pool will impact the wider community.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
and ethnic groups – we have
Wharenui School right next
door, and we have a huge
involvement with the Muslim
community.
“Our community are low
decile, they walk to the facility
and don’t want to catch multiple
buses to go to elsewhere. A
lot of them see how busy and
crowded council pools are,
so they would miss the quiet,
community atmosphere.”
Riccarton Ward councillor
Catherine Chu has since met
with the club and also supports
its bid to stay open.
“I’ve met with the general
manager and with one of our
residents and totally support
them,” she said.
“This facility has a history
of over 100 years embedded
in this community and it
would be a great shame for it
to close.”
City council recreation and
sport services manager David
Bailey said the pool would
reach the end of its life from
2020 and needed replacing or
decommissioning as identified
within a 2006 Aquatic Facilities
Plan.
It was reviewed three times
in the years that followed
before plans to build the $21m
Parakiore metro sports facility
were decided.
It would be the country’s
largest aquatic facility; only
a matter of kilometres away
from Wharenui pool and other
nearby pools.
“The new facilities of
Parakiore and Hornby will
provide additional challenges
to the financial sustainability
the Wharenui club has experienced
since the earthquake,”
said Bailey.
“Council staff will continue
working with the Wharenui
Swim Club to ensure the
services available to the community
in the Wharenui pool
will continue to be available at
Parakiore and/or the new pool
at Hornby.”
Draft Long Term Plan
submissions close on Sunday.
The petition will be presented
at a city council meeting in the
coming weeks.
HAVE YOUR SAY:
Should the city council
decommission Wharenui
Swimming Pool? Email
your views to bea.
gooding@starmedia.kiwi
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Teacher finds her voice through art
• By Bea Gooding
ANH QUE CHU knows a thing
or two about how it feels to not
be able to communicate what’s
on her mind.
As an art teacher for people
with intellectual disabilities at
the Art for Life Trust, she understood
how much of a barrier
language can be.
Not knowing a word of English
when she first moved to New
Zealand in 1982 as a refugee following
the Vietnam War made
tasks such as getting a job that
much more strenuous.
But through art, she was able
to find her voice and has enabled
others to do the same.
Said Chu: “When I first
came here I couldn’t speak
English, so I went to Teachers’
College in the hopes of getting
a full-time job. But my English
wasn’t good enough at the time,
so I was very depressed. I just
wanted to have a full-time job,
but I couldn’t.
“The only thing I was good at
was practical art and demonstrations
on how to paint.”
When teaching in schools did
not go to plan, she drew on her
strengths by selling off drawings
and paintings.
She later graduated from
Ara Institute of Technology in
2000 with a Bachelor of Art and
Design.
After landing a full-time job
privately teaching children and
adults at Your Studio Trust for a
number of years, Chu established
the Art for Life in 2013.
It provides art tuition to people
of all ages who live with an intellectual
disability.
It did not matter if students
had autism, Down’s syndrome,
or attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder – anyone could learn
how to make art using acrylic
and watercolour paint, ink pens
or charcoal.
At the end of year exhibition,
it was also a chance to generate
their own income by selling
pieces they made.
Art enabled them to express
themselves and to learn more
about colour therapy, but it was
a safe and inclusive place to
make friends while developing
confidence, self-esteem and pride
in their work.
Teaching art in other places
STRENGTHS:
Anh Que
Chu (right)
with student
Wendy
Blackler at
the Art for
Life Trust,
which
teaches
people with
intellectual
disabilities
how to find
their voices
through art.
PHOTO:
GEOFF
SLOAN
like high schools often meant the
end goal was to make students’
art stand out, but at the trust, it
was a different story.
“Here, that’s not the goal –
show them that you love them,
care about them, and help them
express their feelings,” said Chu.
“A lot of students here can’t
talk or hear, so you have to find
a way to understand and help
them communicate.”
Becoming a teacher was something
Chu fantasised about as a
teenager, but she never expected
to do so in another country.
Chu was a 25-year-old art student
when her family was forced
to flee Hanoi, Vietnam, in 1979,
four years after the Vietnam War
ended.
External tensions stemming
from the country’s dispute with
Cambodia and China in the
years that followed caused a mass
exodus of nearly 800,000 people
– most of Chinese descent, just
like Chu’s family.
After seven days of being
crammed in a boat with 396
other refugees, they eventually
made it to a refugee camp in
Hong Kong.
It was where she met her future
husband, a New Zealander, who
was working at the camp with
the Salvation Army.
Art has been a constant in
her life since her teenage years.
During the war, she was inspired
by an encounter with two art
students, who encouraged her to
study at Hanoi Arts School.
Now, Chu gets to live out her
teaching dream in a field she
is most passionate about while
making a colourful impact
within the disability community.
“A good teacher follows the
student. Usually, you try to get
the students to follow you, but
here, you follow them.”
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SCHOOL OPEN DAYS
New Marian College plans
have community buzzing
“WOW, WOW, WOW” was the common reaction from
students, parents, and the wider community when Marian
College unveiled the design of their new school due to open in
Papanui in 2023.
Marian College’s Catholic special character is front and
centre of the design with a beautiful chapel, garden, and
a prayer walk. It includes 26 full-sized flexible classrooms
designed to promote innovative teaching, including specialist
technology, music and performing arts areas.
The grounds will be planted with native trees, shrubs, and
edible gardens - reflective of the former Papanui Forest which
once existed on the site.
You are invited to learn more about what Marian College can
offer at our Open Day on Tuesday, 11 May from 4pm to 7pm.
Please visit our website or contact the team at Marian
College to enrol your daughter for 2022 and beyond.
Enrolment applications for Year 9 2022 close on Friday, 30 July.
Marian College, 122 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch,
phone 03 385 8449, email: exec@mariancollege.school.nz
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An independent school education is a
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St Michael’s is your school at the heart
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children of Christchurch for 170 years.
At the heart of the St Michael’s are the
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Our small classes offer your
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Traditional foundations in
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special focus on personal character development and learning.
Application Closing Dates for 2022
Years 7-10: 18 June 2021
Years 1-6: 20 August 2021
For more information, contact us on (03) 338 8153 or
enrol@aidanfield.school.nz
Artist’s impression of the new Marian College.
technologies.
Nestled on the banks of the Avon, our
extended campus is spectacular: the art
gallery, museum, library, theatres and
Hagley Park are only minutes away.
You and your child are warmly welcome
to discover our purposeful, wholehearted
and inclusive prep school. Every Day is
Open Day!
✓ Co-educational, Years 1-8
✓ Small classes
✓ Specialist teachers
✓ Traditional classrooms;
academic rigour
✓ Musical excellence
✓ Christian values
✓ Before & after school care:
7.30am - 5.30pm
✓ Central city location
Haere mai! Talofa lava!
Welcome!
You are invited to
Marian College
Thursday 11 May 4 - 7pm
Principal’s welcome at
4.15pm and 5.30pm
122 Barbadoes St, Christchurch
Wilsons and street parking
available
For more details visit
mariancollege.school.nz
facebook.com/mariancollegechch
St Michael’s
Your school at the heart
of the city since 1851
EVERY DAY IS OPEN DAY
www.saintmichaels.school.nz 249 Durham Street 379 9790
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Open Evening
Wednesday 12 May
6pm - 8pm
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SCHOOL OPEN DAYS
Hornby High School
There will be an opportunity
to meet the staff and have a
guided tour of our new school.
Commitment, Achievement,
Resilience, Respect.
180 Waterloo Road, Hornby
Ph 03 349 5396
www.hornby.school.nz
When choosing the right school for
our tamariki we often go by the ‘feeling’
we have when we visit, as much as by the
programmes that schools have on offer.
The world demands fewer people who can
do repetitive tasks and more people who
can think creatively and critically. That’s
why our vision, our aspiration, as a school
is to be ‘A centre of creative excellence’
in everything that we do, whether visual
arts or chemistry, volleyball or music,
management or curriculum organisation.
In doing this we haven’t forgotten the
importance of the strong relationships
that we build with all of our students, and
the importance of individualising learning
pathways so that we come as close as we
can to meeting every individual student’s
needs. Hornby High School’s feeling is
one of positive relationships that support
learning. Students often comment that
we feel like whānau, like family. Visitors
without exception comment on the calm
learning focussed environment that they
see and feel when they visit our learning
spaces. This all takes place within our
amazing new facilities that are allowing
us to develop a new curriculum crossing
old subject boundaries and catering for
individual needs, that support student
passions, and help our students to grow
their heart for their community. On top of
that students always comment on the wide
range of sporting and other activities that
are on offer for them during their time at
school. We emphasise our values, promoting
the ethos of kindness, of manaaki. I
personally invite you to come along and
meet with our skilled staff, and the amazing
young people who make Hornby High
School such a wonderful place to be.
Robin Sutton, Tumuaki
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SCHOOL OPEN DAYS
Christian Integrated Schools
Working together for the good
of students and families has been
a successful recipe for Christian
Integrated Schools in Christchurch.
The Christian School Network
has been in existence for over ten
years. Aidanfield Christian School,
Emmanuel Christian School, Hillview
Christian School and Middleton
Grange School decided in 2005 that
there was much to be gained by
working together cooperatively. They
recognised opportunities to share
successful teaching practice, curriculum
development initiatives across a wide
spectrum of school operations as well as
cooperatively strengthening their special
Christian Character. They recognised
that their ability to serve students
and families was greatly enhanced by
working together in a close and trusting
relationship.
The success of the network has seen
other schools wanting to join in. Early
in the piece Rangiora New Life School
became part of the network. The schools
joined together to support the genesis
of Ashburton Christian School and also
culminated in the start up of a brand
new school in Rolleston in 2015.
The schools have developed
interlocking enrolment schools which
assists in providing transparent pathways
in Christian education from new entrant
through to Year 13.
A further strength has been a
cooperative engagement with the
Ministry of Education who have
been pivotal in assisting the networks
successful development.
Papanui High School
Preparing students
for their future
“Our aim is simple... to provide the best
education possible for every student”
Giving students the opportunity to
study from an innovative and broad curriculum
is critical to providing each student
a pathway that meets their individual
needs. We allow for a greater range
and flexibility in subject choice including
the utilization of the secondary/tertiary
interface. This reinforces the philosophy
underpinning personalised learning and
is strongly supported by understanding
our students’ interests, passions, talents,
and ultimately their career aspirations.
We understand that for effective
learning to take place, it has to be implemented
in such a way that students will
be highly engaged. The school does this
in a ‘forward thinking’ way by creating
learning environments that allow our
students to see value in what they do
and achieve. Papanui “PRIDE” is what
we represent and we demonstrate this
by having young adults leave our school
as confident learners who have gained
the appropriate qualifications and social
skills to become valued contributing
members of society.
All that we do here is reinforced by
positive relationships, an ethos of caring,
cultural responsiveness, inclusion, and
high expectations – what we call “Our
Full service Model”. The school highly
values the connectedness of curricular
and co-curricular learning. We have a
philosophical understanding that the
holistic development of the student is
critical to their individual success.
The school has worked hard to consolidate
recent initiatives to ensure sustained
and continuous improvement. You
are invited to view our website, school
charter, ERO report, and/or contact the
school for more information.
Open Night:
Tuesday 25th May 6.30pm
Enrolments due:
Friday 30th July
PAPANUI HIGH SCHOOL
Our aim is simple….to provide the best education possible for every student
OPEN NIGHT
Tuesday 25th May 6.30pm
The evening will consist of an address from the principal and student
representatives, followed by guided tours of the school’s facilities.
Phone: 03 352 6119
30 Langdons Road
PO Box 5220
www.papanui.school.nz
Applications for enrolment are due by
Friday 30th July
My School, My Success, My Responsibility - Tōku Kura, Tōku Tiketike, Tōku Haepapa
Hillview Christian School
Yr 1–10
Middleton Grange School
Yr 1–13
Emmanuel Christian School
Yr 1–10
Aidanfield Christian School
Yr 1–10 Yr 1–8
Open Days: 18 & 20 May
Contact
school
for details
p: 332 6923
e: office@hillview.school.nz
w: www.hillview.school.nz
Open Days: 25 & 27 May
Contact
school
for details
• High quality affordable Christian education
• Qualified teachers who are committed Christians
• High standards of academic achievement and behaviour
p: 348 9826
e: office@middleton.school.nz
w: www.middleton.school.nz
Open days: Viewing by appointment
Contact
school
for details
p: 359 3595
e: office@emmanuelchristian.school.nz
w: www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz
p: 338 8153
e: enrol@aidanfield.school.nz
w: www.aidanfield.school.nz
A network of non denominational Christian Schools offering limited places in 2022
• Co-educational and State Integrated
• New Zealand Curriculum delivered from a Biblical perspective
• Christian virtues modelled and encouraged
Open days: Viewing by appointment
Contact
school
for details
Open days: Viewing by appointment
Contact
school
for details
p: 550 2653
e: office@rcs.school.nz
w: www.rollestonchristian.school.nz
• Strong partnership and shared vision between home and school for God’s calling
on the life of the child
• Pathways for pupils from Aidanfield, Emmanuel, Hillview and Rolleston to
Middleton Grange School at Senior College level
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SCHOOL OPEN DAYS
Selwyn House
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Selwyn House School is the only school in
Christchurch offering a girls’ only education
from years 1 through to 8. We believe that
combination, of a girls’ only education that
takes students from their earliest school years
right through to high school, is what gives our
students the strongest start to their secondary
education.
Our carefully crafted programme focuses
on developing ‘the total girl’, who has the
confidence, resilience, foundational knowledge,
creativity and compassion to succeed and lead
in the future. We help students identify their
own strengths and talents and tap into each girl’s
unique potential so that they leave this school
with the self-confidence and skill-set they need
to thrive at secondary school and beyond.
At Selwyn House we believe leaders are made,
not born, and that is why we put a particular
focus on leadership in the Senior School. In
comparison to other intermediate or middle
school high school programmes, our Year 7 and
8 students have the distinct advantage of being
the senior students in their school. Every girl
has the opportunity to serve in leadership roles
and the high number of Selwyn House students
that then go on to assume leadership roles
in their secondary schools, and later in their
careers, speaks for itself.
We understand girls at Selwyn House and
we know how important it is for our students
to feel supported and encouraged as they work
through those crucial development stages
between Years 1 and 8. Our students are able to
negotiate these formative years within a safe and
nurturing environment, where they are able to
be themselves, safely challenge themselves, and
develop a strong sense of self-worth.
Learn more about what makes a Selwyn
House School education the best start to
school by attending our Open Day on Monday
3 May, 9am - midday.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2022. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4PM, 14 MAY 2021.
OPEN DAY: MONDAY 3 MAY
9AM TO NOON, 122 MERIVALE LANE, CHRISTCHURCH
phone (03) 355 7299 email office@selhouse.school.nz
122 Merivale Lane, Merivale, Christchurch
An International
Baccalaureate School
WWW.SELWYNHOUSE.SCHOOL.NZ
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SCHOOL OPEN DAYS
Villa Maria College
Villa Maria College is a state integrated
Catholic secondary school for girls
in Years 7 to 13. The foundation for
everything we do is our Catholic faith,
which we express through our Mercy
charism. Villa Maria College offers
spiritual formation and pastoral care
in the tradition of Catherine McAuley,
the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, who
established the College in 1918.
Our Mission is to: “Empower each
young woman to determine her
potential, live Gospel values, confidently
embrace life-long learning and as a
Mercy woman be inspired to make a
difference”.
We have a proud academic history,
achieving academic results that are
among the best in the country. Girls are
encouraged to stretch themselves and
work towards individual goals, so they
fulfil their potential. A good education
has balance, and our strong academic
programme is combined with varied cocurricular
activities, encompassing sport,
cultural and musical programmes.
We invite you to attend our Open
Day on Wednesday 19 May 2021 and
experience our special character for
yourself. You will also find a wealth
of information on our website – www.
villa.school.nz
St Bede’s College
Founded over 100 years ago, St Bede’s
College is the South Island’s most
established Catholic Boys’ Boarding
School. Our vision is to create Catholic
Marist leaders of the future who serve
with a Catholic heart, mind and hands.
Our teaching and learning programmes
are an important component of this, with
programmes designed to ensure each
boy engages with, and receives a holistic
education that reflects their individual
needs, interests, hopes and aspirations.
We further support this vision with a
deliberate focus on educating the whole
person through high quality pastoral and
guidance systems, servant leadership
programmes and positive psychology
frameworks.
Sport at St Bede’s is characterised by all
students achieving personal excellence
through their commitment to challenge
themselves whilst being supported by
high quality coaching and first-class
facilities. We are proud that over 85% of
our young men are engaged in any of our
33 co-curricular activities for sport.
We offer a broad Arts and Culture
programme inclusive of drama, music,
dance, debating, visual arts, Polyfest
and Kapa Haka. Whatever the area of
ability, all students at St Bede’s College
are encouraged to develop and use their
God-given talents for the good of others.
We have a long-standing tradition
of providing quality boarding school
education, with spacious grounds and
many facilities available to use and
benefit from. The strong culture of St
Bede’s College encourages a sense of
community that extends beyond current
students to include all past and present
students and staff, and their families,
enriched through global connections in
faith, learning and culture.
Wednesday 19 May 2021, 9am - 3pm
Villa Maria College is a
state integrated
Catholic secondary
school for girls in years
7 - 13.
We extend a warm
invitation to
prospective parents
and students to join
us throughout the day
and see our College in
action.
Meet our staff and students and find out
what makes Villa Maria College such a special place.
Principal Deborah Brosnahan and our student leaders will address
visitors in the Auditorium at the following times: 9am and 1pm for
Year 9 intake, and 11am for Year 7 intake. Visitors are then invited to
take a guided tour of the College. We look forward to seeing you.
2021 Student Leaders
21 Peer St, Christchurch
Ph: 348 4165
www.villa.school.nz
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Readers respond to a
proposal to close two
Metro bus lounges on
Riccarton Rd
Why on earth is the city
council thinking of closing
the Metro bus exchanges on
Riccarton Rd?
With winter ahead of us
they are always used at all
hours
I use buses daily and am
grateful for a warm place to sit
and wait for buses.
What was the point of
spending money on new buses
and bus lanes if people can’t
access a place to feel safe and
warm to use the buses?
Seriously, these councillors
Fall in love
need to park up the expensive
cars they drive and use what
everyday people rely on daily.
How pathetic to cut a
service for people who rely
on buses to get to from work,
school etc.
I was so mad when I first
read this and re-reading it
infuriates me more.
Sharpen up councillors. –
Kelly Fraser
I agree with the view of Andrei
Moore and have made a
submission to the city council
against closing the Riccarton
Rd bus lounges, especially the
larger one on the south side
where the buses stop.
There is no sheltering verandah
there. This affects older
people like myself and handicapped
people who welcome
the shelter the lounge provides
when the weather is cold and/
or wet and windy. – Alan
Tunnicliffe
I don’t believe the city council
should close these lounges
as it is very beneficial to young
people, the elderly and people
with disabilities.
If the council really need to
save, then perhaps just close
one – Dao Trieu
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TONY’S
top tips
ON HOW TO CHOOSE
YOUR REAL ESTATE
AGENT
In a market like this, you could be forgiven for assuming anyone
will buy your home at a good price. But there is a big difference
between a good price and a great price and that normally comes
down to your agent.
Here are my top three tips on why choosing a Harcourts
Holmwood agent is the best way to sell your home:
1. SELL FOR A PREMIUM. It is VERY important to choose the
right real estate agent to represent you and achieve the best
for you in either buying or selling a home. Analysis by the Real
Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) show that selling your
property through a real estate agent achieves a premium of
15% above those selling privately.
2. ACCESS TO BUYERS. Every agent will have several buyers they
are working with, and if you work with a Harcourts Holmwood
agent in particular, you don’t just get their database, you get
the buyer database of more than 500 agents who form part
of the Harcourts network. In addition, their list of connections
will include strong relationships with other real estate agents,
mortgage specialists, as well as the many other parties involved
in the real estate industry.
3. NEGOTIATION SKILLS. As a seller you want to sell your home
for a premium price, and the buyer wants to buy your home for
a bargain price. Your agent is there to bridge that gap, and it is
not as easy as we make it seem! At Holmwood we provide our
agents weekly negotiation training and have secured mentoring
from international experts in negotiation techniques, to make sure
our team are the best in the business. This, combined with a great
management team who are always available to assist, ensure the
best results are achieved for our clients.
These are just a few of the reasons why enlisting the help of a
real estate agent is a more effective option when it comes to
selling your biggest asset. It is true that no one has a crystal ball to
predict the future, but I can guarantee, if you do your research you
will agree that choosing a Holmwood real estate agent will bring
you the best results.
I’m immensely proud of our people and their exceptional service
to our clients. If you are thinking of making a real estate decision,
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TONY JENKINS
CEO
0274 322 896
holmwood.co.nz
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