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6 Thursday May 27 2021 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz NOR’WEST NEWS $1000 at stake in golf ball drop SUCCESS: Burnside High School won the top spot at Canterbury’s Showquest competition with a piece about the negative effects of fast fashion. Burnside takes Showquest BURNSIDE HIGH School is Showquest’s newest regional champion after a strong message of fast fashion’s detrimental impact on the environment struck a chord with the judges. The town hall was a buzz of activity last week when teams from Canterbury schools competed for a spot at New Zealand’s biggest performing arts competition for schools. Burnside team student captain Simone Blackie said they picked their theme because it was relevant to everyone in the audience. “In our piece, we contrasted our world versus the world of the workers who are manufacturing our clothing,” she said “We did not expect to win. We didn’t even think we were going to place. It feels amazing. It feels unreal.” Regional competitions are under way until July 6. Teams are judged on their overall production, performance, movement and theme. Rockquest Promotions general manager Matt Ealand said the regional Showquest competition had again shown how talented young people were. “We are extremely grateful to be back with live events this year and yet again we are amazed by the high quality of performances,” he said. “The leadership and teamwork required ... are immense and these school teams have done an incredible job.” THE WEATHER forecast for two weeks’ time has confirmed that it’s going to be cloudy – with a chance of golf balls. St Patrick’s School in Bryndwr is taking a fresh approach to its fundraising efforts by making it rain golf balls at the Riccarton Park Golf Complex on June 11. Dubbed “Helicopter Hole in Won”, the plan is for the school to sell hundreds of uniquely numbered golf balls. These will be loaded into a helicopter and dropped onto the golf course. Whoever’s ball is the first to achieve a hole in one, or the closest to one, will win $1000 cash. Jo McKenzie, the school’s Parents and Friends Association chairwoman, said the novelty and simplicity factor appealed. Having hosted golf tournaments in the past, the school was no stranger to the sport, but it was time for a change. “We were looking for something fresh that would bring the school and wider community together,” said McKenzie. “We’ve hosted golf tournaments and charity balls before but it was time for a change. “The response from the school and the community so far has been fantastic.” The community has until tomorrow to buy a golf ball and be in to win $1000. Buyers’ names and contact details will be recorded next to a number that corresponds with a particular ball. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the school’s ambassador programme and junior gymnastics programme. These encourage leadership opportunities and help with technology equipment for pupils. Spectators can tuck into a barbecue lunch from 12.30pm. The helicopter arrives at 2.15pm. Well, you get funny looks if you go to a cafe in your dressing gown. Sunbeam Barista Max Espresso Machine - Matte Black - EM5300K 9062695 Lazy morning versus desire for a good coffee. It’s a tricky one. But, you can make it easy on yourself with this compact espresso machine. The built-in grinder also means you’ll get the full café experience, while still wearing your slippers. $499 $ 5 less than per week for 36 months interest free* Offers valid until Tuesday 1st June 2021, while stocks last, unless otherwise stated. Some products on display in selected stores only – please call 0800 764 847 to check availability. Personal shoppers only. *Apple, selected computers, game consoles, gift cards, clearance items and some promotional items are not available in conjunction with interest free offers. Flooring available on a maximum of 18 months interest free. Exclusions, fees, terms, conditions, and credit criteria apply. Available in-store only. Equal instalment amounts include one-off booking fee of $45.00, annual fees of $45.00 p.a. and security registration fee of $8.05, and exclude insurance. Current interest rate of 23.95% applies to any unpaid balance after expiry of (any) interest free period. See in-store or visit smithscity.co.nz/interest-free for details.
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday May 27 2021 7 Dreams realised in spite of disability NOT EVEN a disability could get in Charlotte Holt’s way when it comes to fulfilling her dreams. The 18-year-old Villa Maria College student has earned a $10,000 scholarship towards fees to study law and arts at Canterbury University. Charlotte was diagnosed with mild to moderate hypotonic cerebral palsy at six-months-old. A lack of tone in the muscles makes everyday movements difficult and exhausting. She said her strong sense of social justice and empathy for others was attributed to her time at the Champion Centre as a young child. “Perhaps from my time at the Champion Centre and my love of public speaking, I gravitated towards studying social justice and law at university,” she said. “It’s an opportunity to give back.” Based in Burwood, the Champion Centre is a non-profit organisation providing early intervention for babies and children born prematurely, or with disabilities. Because Charlotte was continuously surrounded by children who also had a disability, she was not treated any differently. Her mother Jane said she was a very relaxed, but “floppy” baby. “We never put a label on Charlotte’s condition,” she said. Holt initially attended Milestones Centre for three months before she started at the Champion Centre at nine-months-old, mainly with her mother. They would go in once a week and then eventually fortnightly until she was nearly two at the end of 2004. “While at the Champion Centre, Charlotte became very able with her fine motor skills. As well as sessions at the centre, we took her swimming a lot,” Jane said. “The staff that work there are SUCCESS: Charlotte Holt has earned a $10,000 scholarship that will go towards fees to study law and arts at Canterbury University. incredible, very dedicated and amazing. Early intervention is so important, it’s your lifeline.” Charlotte’s nanas often came to the sessions as well. “My mother often found it quite emotional when she visited the centre, seeing what all these amazing children were achieving,” said Charlotte’s father Chris. “Charlotte definitely developed her personality and talent from the Champion Centre, she received a lot of attention. She has become very independent.” Growing up, Charlotte danced, sang and played sport. She then joined her two older sisters at Villa Maria, where she became an esteemed public speaker and achieved her grade 7 trinity speech and drama exam. Last year, Charlotte applied for a tertiary scholarship through her father’s work at the Lyttelton Port Company that was available for children of employees to apply for. Through a selection process, she was awarded the scholarship which will be used towards university fees over the next two years. CONCEPT: Work has started to build the Cancer Society’s new 52-room complex for cancer patients arriving in Christchurch to receive hospital treatment. Work starts on new building to accommodate cancer patients CANCER PATIENTS arriving in Christchurch to receive hospital treatment will no longer have to worry about having a place to stay. A sod-turning ceremony last week celebrated work starting on the Cancer Society’s new 52- room patient accommodation at 74 Langdons Rd, Papanui. The $20 million complex will serve as a home away from home for people around the South Island, including the Chatham Islands, who need treatment at Christchurch Hospital. It is expected to be completed by early 2023. Matapopore Charitable Trust chairwoman Dame Aroha Reriti-Crofts performed the blessing on behalf of the mana whenua Ngāi Tūāhuriri. The dawn ceremony was also attended by Minister for Building and Construction Poto Williams, representatives from Ōtākaro Ltd, Cancer Society staff and volunteers, and the companies involved in the building project to date. Elizabeth Chesterman, chief executive of the Cancer Society’s Canterbury-West Coast Division described the ceremony as “a very special and memorable time, after 10 long years of coping, making do, fundraising and planning,” since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. She acknowledged the Crown’s contribution of $6.5 million in funding towards the complex from the New Zealand Government Shovel Ready Project Initiative Fund as pivotal in enabling the project to proceed. “This is an exciting day for us, preparing for the turia (journey) ahead, and we are looking forward to seeing work progress on our site over the months ahead,” she said. Williams stated that she had lost her own mother to cancer and was very grateful for the support offered by the Cancer Society. The building will also house the organisation’s Christchurch centre to support local people with cancer and their whānau. Half price. Free delivery. You can make your own bed, though. 50% off selected Sleepyhead beds including free delivery* We do all we can to make life easy for you. But the line has to be drawn somewhere. We’ll personally deliver the bed to your home, set it up, and take the annoying packaging away. But that’s where it ends. Still, not bad for half price. 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