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14 Bay Harbour News Wednesday September 22 2021 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz WITH MARY IN FAITH TĀTOU KO MERE E WHAKAPONO ANA A Message from the Board The announcement of a Level 4 lockdown on the 17th of August, was déjà vu for us all, and saw the Marian College staff and students transitioning back into home learning. As a Board it was great to see the level of resilience and support the students continued to demonstrate even when they were not in the same space as each other. We are very fortunate to have staff who were committed to ensuring that all our students had access to the resources and support they needed to enable them to continue their learning in these challenging times. This latest lockdown has once again meant the cancellation or postponement of scheduled events in the school calendar. However, despite all this, we have so many reasons to celebrate as a school community. Our Jazz Band ‘MC Jammer’ were recognised as Most Promising Band at the Southern Jam Festival; our students were part of the wonderful Jubilate Mass in the Town Hall and the Marian College Variety Concert was a reminder of just how talented and passionate our students are. Finally, we are excited to announce that Armitage Williams has been appointed by the Diocese as the construction company for the new school build. Although there will no doubt be some disruption due to the latest Covid lockdown, to know that work on Marian College’s new home will soon be underway is cause for celebration. Our school motto is ‘With Mary in Faith’, and we continue to move forward with faith in our future as we look towards the opening in 2023. Carmel Gregan-Ford Chair, Marian College Board Protecting the future of Ōtautahi Jazz Band takes ‘Most Promising’ title Marian College Jazz Band ‘MC Jammer’ is revelling in recent successes having received a Silver Award and named Most Promising Band at the Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival in Blenheim. This was the first-time band members Taylor Fasi-Fidow (drums), Niamh Ryan (saxophone), Amy Kirk (vocals), Lyka Narciso (guitar) and Lydia Iosefo (bass) had competed together, having just formed the band at the start of the year. The weeklong event involved jazz bands from 16 high schools across the South Island performing at locations across Marlborough ending with a gala night and awards ceremony. Marian College Head of Music Miranda Allison said it was the first time in Marian College’s history that the Jazz Band had taken out a Silver Award which meant a lot to the students and their director – former student Frankie Daly. “It reflects the level of talent and the work ethic of the students in the jazz band this year. Most of the members have never played jazz before 2021, so they have done incredibly well to climb the ranks so quickly. In receiving the Most Promising Band Award, judges Roger Fox and Dave Wilson said the band ‘warmed their hearts’ and ‘we will never forget you’. “It meant so much to us as a band, as it meant the girl’s enjoyment in their craft and for playing music with each other came across,” Ms Allison said. Amy said receiving the Most Promising Band Award was totally unexpected. “It was a moment we’ll never forget. We were all close before, but this trip made us closer and we were so glad the judges could see that in our performance,” she said. The recognition from the judges reflected the hard work the girls had put in, Taylor said. “We’re a small band from a small school. It just showed that in such a short amount of time we were able to form a good connection and create good music,” she said. For Niamh, who has performed in Southern Jam twice previously with other bands, receiving the Silver Award was a significant achievement. “We’ve never done that before. It was a moment of pride which we were not expecting and we’re just really proud of ourselves.” Combating climate change locally was at the forefront of Marian College Year 10 students minds recently as they set out to put the Catholic Social Justice teachings of ‘participation, common good, and stewardship’ into practice. As part of their Social Studies course, the students participated in the Christchurch City Council programme ‘Future Proof: Climate Change – Kaitiakitanga’ which aims to help students learn about how climate change will directly impact the city and how we can all make a difference. The students then spent the afternoon planting more than 1000 native plants in the Cranford Basin. “It was reassuring to know how important what we were doing was and how much it will help future generations,” Lise Kirwan said. Congratulations to our Year 12 and 13 Pasifika leaders Beautienna Gamble, Taylor Fasi-Fidow, Shemaiah Iosefo, Valelia Taaso, and Grace Petelo who were recognised at the SPACPAC Leadership and Academic Awards recently. Attention past students and staff of St Mary’s, McKillop or Marian Colleges We are currently developing our Past Pupils and Staff Network, Rauru and would love for you to join. Head to www.mariancollege.school. nz/rauru to register. www.mariancollege.school.nz | 03 385 8449 | exec@mariancollege.school.nz
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Wednesday September 22 2021 Bay Harbour News 15 Knit ‘n’ Yarn Wednesday, 10-11am Go along to Lyttelton Library for their friendly craft sessions. Take your knitting, crochet or other portable craft project and enjoy time with other crafters. Have a look at their range of books to get ideas for your next project. Free, beginners welcome. Lyttelton Library Wā Kōrero-Storytimes Wednesday, 10.30-11am Meet others in our community when you and your pre-schooler join in for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes which foster children’s literacy. All whānau and caregivers are welcome. Free, no bookings required. Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre Pottery Social Night Wednesday, 7-9.30pm Are you hooked on pottery? This is an opportunity for you to work alongside others on your own pottery projects. Tuition is not provided. There are two working electric wheels, benches and some equipment to share. Take your own clay, glazes, tools and ideas. $5 koha per session (cash only). Email Nikki to book Email samantha.mythen@starmedia. kiwi by 5pm each Wednesday a spot artatsumnerhub@gmail. com Sumner Hub, 57 Nayland St Sumner Creative Wednesdays Wednesday, 11.30am-2.30pm All welcome and you can come and go as you please. This group is focused on bringing people together and getting creative, no matter what level your art practice is, beginner or expert. Go along to this event to make connections and express yourself freely. Every Wednesday. The Rock, 10 Wakefield Ave, Sumner Heathcote Community Morning Tea Wednesday, 10am-12pm Everyone is invited to pop in for a cuppa, some fresh baking and to get to know some of the locals. Every Wednesday. Heathcote Community Centre Pest Free Banks Peninsula Thursday, 11am-4pm Tim is there to answer any questions you may have about this “collaborative programme designed to protect and enhance biodiversity on the Peninsula through the widespread eradication of animal pests.” Junior coaching and interclub tennis will begin in term 4 at the Redcliffs Tennis Club, after 3pm on school days. Enrol online redcliffstennis.co.nz. 75 Main Rd, Redcliffs Happening every Thursday at the same time. Akaroa Library Spring Quilting Collection Exhibition Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm and public holidays The Spring Quilting Collection embraces a seasonal theme in showcasing fresh new work from members of the Bays Harbour Quilting Group for sale or display. Quilts and wall hangings make up the majority of works featured, including cot quilts. The exhibition also encompasses general sewing items, which range from fabric-covered notebooks, bags, cushions and tea cosies, to soft toys. Stoddart Cottage, Diamond Harbour Sumner Bridge Club Monday 7.15pm, Wednesday 1pm For fun, friendly and competitive bridge. If you have any questions, send an email to sumnerbridgeclub@gmail.com 57 Dryden Street, Sumner Coffee and Conversations Monday, 10.30am Sumner Bays Union Trust host Tea and Talk. Join in for a social morning with free hot drinks and snacks. Make yourself comfortable and spend some time talking to other members of the community and your local librarians. Everyone welcome. Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre Lyttelton Harbour TimeBank Drop-in Session Tuesday, 10am-12pm The Lyttelton Harbour TimeBank exists to help build a stronger, more connected harbour community. Go in for a chat – get help with joining or managing your account, posting an offer or request, or anything else. Lyttelton Library
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