Southern View: January 20, 2022

20 March 2022
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Prank Covid-19 booster
form concerns resident
Keep an
eye out
for fakes
• By Emily Moorhouse
EILEEN KERR received a
fake vaccination booster form
in her mailbox and while she
recognised it was fake, she didn’t
think everyone would.
Now the 70-year-old Spreydon
resident is warning others to be
wary of similar hoaxes.
When Eileen went to collect
the mail, she noticed what
appeared to be a form to
book your Covid-19 booster
vaccinations in advance.
She sat down at the dinner
table with pen in hand, about to
start filling out the form, when
she noticed something strange.
“I started reading and that’s
when the bomb went off,” she said.
The form read: “Jabbing our
way to a “safer” New Zealand?”
That was enough to make Eileen
question its authenticity, in spite
of how official it looked.
Eileen said the paper was good
quality and the form had been
put in her mailbox at a time
when booster vaccinations were
HOAX: Eileen Kerr was concerned some elderly people would think the Covid booster form was real. PHOTO: STARMEDIA ​
a topic of discussion.
“I’m 70, my husband’s
60-something and I thought
we’re fine, we’re not the flashest
on social media, but a lot of
people around here are elderly
and they would go and worry
about that crap if they didn’t
read the small print,” she said.
The form had a space to fill in
your personal details and slots
to book your next booster shot,
which was shown to be required
every two weeks, totalling up to
120 booster shots to be booked
in advance.
This wasn’t the first time Kerr
had received unofficial Covid-19
forms in her mailbox.
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Friday, all day
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Thursday January 20 2022 3
Lifeboat rescue ‘like a scary movie’
• By Kristie Boland
AFTER BEING stranded for
two hours, unable to swim or
hear, Natalie Crowther was
“so thankful” for the Sumner
Lifeboat crew – and her life
jacket.
Natalie, 27, of St Martins, and
her partner Mathew, 28, paddled
on a one-person kayak to a
cave between Scarborough and
Taylors Mistake about 6pm on
Monday.
The only way to get to their
secluded destination spot was to
swim or by small boat.
While Mathew went diving for
an hour, Natalie sat on the rocks
watching the conditions change
and the sea turn rough.
When Mathew resurfaced,
they decided it was time to go
and tried to get back on the
kayak together.
“I tried to get on the kayak but
it was too rough . . . the waves
kept rolling over it and I kept
falling in the water,” Natalie
said.
A wave pushing her onto
the rocks left Natalie with a
swollen leg and after many
unsuccessful attempts of getting
on the kayak, she realised she
was in trouble.
There was no cellphone reception,
so Mathew kayaked to find
help while Natalie waited on the
rocks.
Natalie can’t swim due to being
unable to lift her left arm at a
RELIEF: The Sumner Lifeboat team that rescued Natalie. (Back row, left to right) – Patrice de Beer, Anthony Honeybone
(skipper), Niels de Beer. (Front) – Ellie Honeybone, Natalie Crowther​. (Right) – Mathew and the kayak the couple used to get
to the cave.
right angle. She also has trouble
hearing and wears a cochlear
implant.
With her cochlear implant left
in the car, and wet hearing aids,
she couldn’t hear anything.
“I’m 27, and all I was
thinking was: ‘I want my
mum,’ I’m a bit of a hopeless
case, I can’t hear anything and I
can’t swim.”
Natalie was stranded alone for
90min.
“It was really scary having to
sit there . . . it was almost like a
scary movie,” she said.
“It was just that feeling
of isolation and knowing I
can’t swim back, there was like
no way I could get anyone to
come get me.”
Once Sumner Lifeboat was notified
at 7.55pm, with Mathew’s
directions, they were able locate
Natalie.
Without her hearing aids,
communication was hard but
two crew members were able
to assist Natalie to swim to the
rescue vessel and she was then
taken to Sumner Lifeboat’s base.
“They were great, they kept me
warm, we had some good yarns,”
Natalie said.
The medics checked her
over. Apart from some bruises,
Natalie was okay.
“I really appreciate the life
boating team. It would have been
way worse without them.”
On avoiding incidents such
as these, Sumner Lifeboat crew
member Howard Nicholls said:
“Plan your trip, consider the
hazards . . . and try to stay within
your limits. Conditions can
quickly change . . . tell someone
where you are going and your
ETA.”
The one positive to come out of
the experience Natalie said, was
while he was diving, Mathew
caught two crayfish.
“I got home and told mum
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Thursday January 20 2022 5
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A NEW $210 million retirement
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COMMUNITY views are
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Lancaster Park has been in the
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former stadium to recreation
space and sports fields.
The entire site has been
grassed and the sports fields and
perimeter pathway are expected
to open to the public in April.
The remainder of the park
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community for informal leisure
and recreational activities.
Before a draft landscape plan
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city council wants to hear from
those living in the communities
surrounding the park.
“We particularly want to
know what the local people are
keen to see included – this is
their local park and will provide
much-needed greenspace for
individuals and groups in the
area,” city council head of parks
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will need to work around those
already set aside for formal
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Thursday January 20 2022
Fake Covid form:
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shots in advance
• From page 1
This caused her to worry about
for those people who may think it
was real.
At the bottom of the form there
is small print that reads “This
is NOT an official Government
document. It is designed to make
you think.”
But Eileen worried that some
elderly might not see it due to
how fine the print was.
“I’m concerned about the ones
that don’t have social media or
visitors,” she said.
Eileen has grandchildren who
often help her and her husband
sort things out on the computer,
but she said not everyone has
somebody to go to for things like
that.
“There’s people around here
that have got nobody and if
they’re getting those leaflets,
even if it causes just a tiny bit of
concern, that is wrong.”
She said of the people behind
the forms: “They think they know
better and they’re ignorant... This
group have no respect. Putting
their rubbish in mailboxes
is wrong.”
FAKE: The Covid-19 booster
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slogan ‘Book your next 120
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Paying it forward with
free school uniforms
• By Fiona Ellis
MOTHER-OF-FOUR Charnae
Pyke knows all about the
struggle to equip children for the
new school year.
This has motivated the
Sockburn resident to establish
‘Heading back to school pass it
forward CHCH’, a facebook page
where uniforms are passed on
for free.
“I know how hard it is,
especially around this time
of year, to be able to afford
everything for school,” Pyke said.
Her children had outgrown
their uniforms from last year, but
they were still in good condition.
This sparked the idea of a space
where people could give away
unneeded uniforms and school
equipment, rather than selling
them or throwing them away.
Created on Sunday, the page
drew over 100 followers and
several posts within the first 24
hours.
Pyke was shocked but pleased
by the response.
“I actually didn’t think it was
going to take off, I thought, you
know, I’ll see what happens.
“Everyone’s jumping in.
Everyone needs items, whether
it’s a top or a jersey or a polar
PASS IT ON: Charnae Pyke and her son Jahlyn, 7, with the
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fleece or shorts.”
Everything posted on the
page was free as it was a tool for
people to help each other.
People could also post what
they were looking for, and others
were able to sponsor them with
the donation of a needed item.
Pyke hoped to spare others
the stress of shelling out for
expensive uniforms.
For example, she estimated her
daughter’s high school uniform
cost between $400 and $500,
and stationary costs were almost
another $100.
Uniforms for her children at
primary and intermediate school
cost just over $200 each.
“That’s just basics, that’s just
one item of each [thing], not
two or three items to get them
through the week.”
She hoped using social media
would be an unintimidating
way for struggling parents and
caregivers to ask for help.
“I want to be able to give
people a place where they’re not
judged.”
The page also listed other
places people could reach out to,
such as the Christchurch City
Mission and Salvation Army.
“My ideal outcome is to help as
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Thursday January 20 2022 7
‘I just really want him back home with me’
• By Emily Moorhouse
NATASHA LEIGH Kerr had
been searching for her cat
Shadow, who went missing a
month ago, when last week the
unthinkable happened.
Her other cat Loki was hit by a
car and died.
Kerr left for work in the
morning and it wasn’t long
before her flatmate turned up
and took Kerr outside to tell her
Loki had been killed.
“It was awful,” Kerr said. “I
just dropped to the ground
crying because he’s my baby.”
She suspects Loki was sniffing
around the bins as it was bin
day and something scared him,
causing him to run out onto
the road as a car drove past the
Addington property.
Kerr said Loki was “such a
homebody” and hated loud
noises and being by the road,
so it was strange when he was
found outside.
As for Shadow, she said he
was a very brave cat and
exploring was normal for him.
However, no matter where he
went he would always return at
night.
When Shadow hadn’t come
home after two nights, Kerr
became concerned and began
searching for him with her
flatmates.
“It sucks, I just miss him being
at home and being able to give
him cuddles,” she said. “I know
Loki my other cat missed him
DOUBLE BLOW: Addington resident Natasha Leigh Kerr has been looking for her missing
cat Shadow (black) for a month now and has suffered another blow when her other cat Loki
(tabby) was recently killed by a car. If you have seen Shadow or know anything about his
whereabouts phone Natasha on 022 648 7298.
a lot because he would be really
lonely and I think Loki kind of
got a bit depressed because his
wee friend wasn’t there.”
Loki and Shadow grew up in
Fairlie, so when Kerr moved
to Addington she was worried
the cats would have a hard time
adjusting to city life.
“My main concern was them
going missing or them getting
hit by a car because they’re so
used to being in the country,”
she said.
But the cats fitted in quickly
and adapted easily – until
Shadow didn’t return home.
“Both of my fears have come
true so it’s not nice,” Kerr said.
On the second evening
of Shadow’s disappearance
Kerr and her flatmates spent
hours walking around the
neighbourhood with biscuits,
calling and door-knocking, as
well as putting up posters.
After two weeks the group put
flyers in residents’ mail boxes
and made sure one flatmate
stayed at the house during the
Christmas break in case he
turned up.
“It’s horrible, they’re my best
wee friends, they follow me
round the house and now it’s
awful to not hear their meows
and see them,” Kerr said.
The group still go out during
the night in the hope of bringing
Shadow home.
“He’s extremely friendly,
that’s what makes it hard,” she
said.
“He’s so friendly to everyone.”
Shadow is black with two
white tufts on his chest and belly
and is microchipped, so Kerr
would have been notified by the
vet if he had been found dead.
Kerr has been told by people
in the area they’ve seen him
around, including receiving a
message from someone saying
they think another person is
looking after Shadow.
“A week before he went
missing he was getting fatter so
someone might be feeding him,”
she said.
“He’s well looked after. You
just don’t feed other people’s
cats.”
While it was lovely to see
people keeping an eye out for
Shadow, Kerr wants him home.
“Any help would be so
appreciated,” she said. “I just
really want him back home with
me. I really need him right now
obviously with my other cat
passed away, it just sort of makes
it worse.”
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Thursday January 20 2022
A New Premium
Lifestyle Village in Halswell
Qestral Corporation, developers of popular
lifestyle villages Alpine View and Burlington in
Christchurch, Is proud to announce the
development of Banbury Park, a premium
integrated retirement village in Halswell - with
the first stage opening May 2022.
Designed with flair and character by Kerry Mason
and Huia Reriti of award winning +MAP Architects,
Banbury Park has a unique location between
Westmoreland and the Halswell Domain… with
easy access from Milns Road or Sparks Road from
the city.
With a vibrant and thriving community, Halswell
has many recreational, culinary and entertainment
delights. The village is close to a range of
picturesque walking and cycling tracks in the
Halswell Quarry, Westlake Reserve and Halswell
Domain. A shopping centre - with supermarket,
post office, pharmacy and a range of restaurants -
is only 1.8km away.
The village is designed with generous amounts
of land allocated to each house, and no buildings
over two storeys in height - providing a quality
lifestyle in a non-Institutional environment. The
houses will be stand-alone with a good mix of
different architectural designs and configurations.
An integrated resthome/hospital care facility
and separate specialised dementia centre are
to be developed at Banbury Park. These singlestory
purpose built facilities will have spacious
apartment sized care suites, each with private
outdoor decking leading onto manicured gardens.
Banbury Park is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Christchurch based Qestral Corporation Limited, a
company that develops new generation retirement
villages. The senior management team includes
nationwide leaders in the aged care industry -
Ryman Healthcare co-founder John Ryder, NZ
Aged Care Association President Simon O’Dowd
and experienced village operator Jeremy O’Dowd -
each with around 30 years of experience in caring
for the elderly.
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$33,000 needed to meet surgery goal
• By Kristie Boland
WITH $33,000 left to raise to hit
the goal target of $90,000, Renee
Veal’s life-changing jaw surgery
is beginning to look within
reach.
A concert, raffles and other
events are in the pipeline to help
Veal reach that target including
a concert by Lyttelton band the
Settlers.
Settlers vocals/band member
Anthony Horan said playing a
show to raise funds for Veal is a
“no-brainer.”
“We take for granted some
things in everyday life that other
people struggle with …[we’re]
more than happy to help out,”
Horan said.
Fundraising raffles are ongoing
and have included tickets to
the L.A.B/Shapeshifter concert in
Hagley Park last weekend along
with accommodation prizes for
various places.
“We’re getting very, very close
to the finish line which is very
exciting … it’s a huge amount
of money I’m very thankful for
everyone, I never thought I’d get
this far,” Veal said.
Veal, who grew up in Rāpaki,
needs a total jaw reconstruction
and jaw joint replacement operation.
For the past 10 years, the
26-year-old has struggled to
sleep and eat properly and often
experiences migraines.
“The pain is pretty consistent,
some days I have really bad days
some days I have good days,”
Veal said.
Veal has significant widespread
musculoskeletal pain due
to an underlying hypermobility
syndrome.
This makes her joints hyperflexible,
causing soft tissue
injuries, bone wear, joint tear
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Nuk Korako
with and
Renee Veal
before his
720km cycling
odyssey
from Banks
Peninsula to
Bluff.
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and early arthritis.
The most disabling area of
pain is her jaw, which often
dislocates. This is known as
hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos
Syndrome.
“I try not to let it [affect me]. If
I talk too much, which is quite a
common thing for me, at the end
of the day I have a sore jaw and
headaches, but I’m used to it now
and I know what to expect,” Veal
said.
The specialised jaw surgery
costs about $90,000.
Replacing Veal’s jaw will
ease her chronic daily pain and
greatly improve her life.
The public health system will
not fund Veal’s procedure, so the
community has been rallying
together since June last year to
raise the funds.
Last October former National
list MP for the Port Hills Nuk
Korako biked 720km from
Rāpaki to Bluff and raised about
$30,000 for Veal’s surgery.
Korako and his wife Christine
are continuing
their support for Veal and
have some ideas for future
fundraisers.
Veal is overwhelmed by the
support she has seen so far.
“Just a huge thank you to
everyone who donated or
spread the word [we’ve] been
overwhelmed with the generosity
coming in from people all over
the place. I’ve been blown away
by the kindness of people, it’s a
very humbling experience.
“It’s a huge amount of money
I’m very thankful for everyone, I
never thought I’d get this far.”
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Thursday January 20 2022
Jack rides high at surf champs
• By Kristie Boland
THREE TITLES and a new
record is what Jack Tyro has
taken away from the national
surf champs held at Westport’s
Nine Mile Beach over the
weekend.
The Sumner 15-year-old broke
the record for the most wins ever
by a surfer at the event, winning
the men’s and junior longboard
divisions as well as the under-16
boys division.
Tyro said he did not expect
to do as well as he did and was
“stoked” with the outcome.
“I mean I can’t believe it. It’s
been a goal for a while and I’m
just so stoked to get all three
finals,” he said.
“I definitely didn’t expect I’d
get all three.”
Tyro said he will be spending
the remainder of his holidays
practising as much as he can for
upcoming competitions.
He hopes to defend his title
next year and get into a national
team, which he hopes will take
him overseas.
“There’s a few comps still
coming up that I’ll be practicing
for, [next up is] the Billabong
grom series which is happening
up in the North Island,” he said.
His father, Steve Tyro, said it
was “a proud day for the Tyros
for sure.”
Tyro was not the only
STOKED: Jack Tyro broke the record for the most-ever wins
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Cantabrian to come away with a
title from the event.
Ava Henderson won the
under-18 girls division, Rakiatea
Tau the under-18 boys division,
Poppy Entwisle the under-14
girls division, and Aaron Lock
the bodyboard division.
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2022 edition BACK TO SCHOOL
Welcome to Casebrook Intermediate
Te Kura Mareko- in 2022
Chisnallwood Intermediate
We look forward to welcoming our new
and returning students and whānau to
our community when the 2022 school
year begins. Our learning environment
is supported by a strong focus on our
school values of Respect - Whakaute,
Excellence – Panekiretanga, and
Perseverance - Hiringa. Through these
‘REP’ values we develop within each
student a sense of self-worth to realise
their importance as a member of our
Casebrook community.
Our school environment is one
Merrin School
At Merrin School, Whetu Kohara Star
our vision is for all tamariki to shine. Ngā
Whetū Kohara is a special place, made
up of special people. At the centre
of all we do are our tamariki, who are
nurtured with a holistic lens. All stars are
different from one another, all are unique
and treasured. Our stars are nurtured
and grown to shine as brightly as they
can. With the koru that sit to awhina
our tamariki, there is strength to enable
our stars (Tamariki/Rangatira). These
koru are our values and beliefs as well
as deliver our rich curriculum. We have
embedded 5 Values that sit around our
star. They are:
Rangatiratanga (Leadership) - Initiate
connections with our community -
inviting our community into the school to
build connections.
Manaakitanga (Respect) - To ensure
that the playground is a happy and
Welcome to 2022
Tuesday 1st February &
Wednesday 2nd February
Kanohi ki te kanohi
(face to face meetings)
book online or via the school office
Thursday 3rd February
School begins for classes
Monday 7th February
Waitangi Day (School Closed)
Enquiries: please contact
Merrin School
03 358 8369
www.merrin.school.nz
where students are safe and have
the confidence to take risks with their
learning. In this way the students
at Casebrook are supported and
encouraged to become self-motivated,
independent learners.
We value the partnership between
home and school. Together we will
create an environment that fosters the
feelings of pride and belonging that
comes from engaging in the wide variety
of opportunities we have on offer at
Casebrook.
positive environment for all.
Whanaungatanga (Relationships) - To
help organise and attend the whānau
and cultural celebrations, running
lunchtime activities based around
forming positive relationships.
Ako (Learning) - Organising and
implementing multiple events including
learning celebrations, assemblies and
leading digital technology.
Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship) - Care
for and maintain the school and wider
environment through sustainable
activities and events.
Casebrook Intermediate School 2022
Office Reopening:
The office will be open Friday 28th January 2022
10.00am - 2.00pm
Year 7 Start:
Wednesday 2nd February 2022:
Whānau interviews - 8.30am - 4.00pm
Thursday 3rd February 2022:
Students assemble in the hall at 9.00am
School day finishes at 2.00pm
Year 8 Start:
Thursday 3rd February 2022:
Whānau interviews - 8.30am - 4.00pm
Friday 4th February 2022:
All students go to their classrooms for
8.40am start. School day finishes at 2.50pm
Waitangi Day observed: Monday 7th February
Sharon Keen, Principal
www.casebrook.school.nz
email: office@casebrook.school.nz
Ph: 3597428
Established as a Junior High School,
Chisnallwood is specifically designed to
meet the needs of students in their preadolescent
years. This design has been
carefully developed over many years
and is based on the best that has been
seen in New Zealand and Internationally.
By enrolling at this school you are
opening doorways to opportunities that
will prepare you fully for secondary and
beyond. A well-balanced mixture of
specialist and home room teaching in
this highly resourced environment will
capture your interest and attention in a
manner that will ensure your success.
The Iconic front entrance to Shirley
Intermediate School - which has graced
north parade since 1934, gave way to
the digger recently, as the long awaited
building programme began. The
bulk of that original building
has been demolished and
ground preparation is well
underway for foundation
work. The first stage of
the building programme
is the rebuild of a modern
set of classrooms and
technology centre with a
whare style feature at the
western end - in recognition
of the schools well established
bilingual class - Te Tahu Rua Reo.
The complete project - part of the
Ministry of Education’s Christchurch
Schools Rebuild programme will see
all buildings replaced, refurbished,
or removed. There is an air of great
anticipation amongst the school
and community as they watch
Recognised as a leader in its field,
Chisnallwood is nationally renowned
for its achievements particularly in the
areas of music, the arts, sport and all
academic endeavours. This success
is brought about by the quality of the
resources we have and the commitment
of the highly trained and dedicated
teaching staff.
Our values of Respect, Relationships,
Responsibilities and Resilience (Our 4Rs)
enable our students to fulfill our motto
which is to challenge the margins of
time and explore what is beyond.
Shirley Intermediate School
Chisnallwood
intermediate sChool
Chisnallwood Intermediate School welcomes
students to the 2022 school year.
Year 8 Students commence Wed,
February 2nd at 8:40am.
Year 7 Students commence Thurs,
February 3rd at 11:30am.
For further information contact:
The Principal
Breezes Road, Christchurch
Phone: 3884-199
E.mail: kim@chisnallwood.school.nz
Website: www.chisnallwood.school.nz
“A school
proud of its
academic,
cultural and
sporting
success”
developments.
Principal, Geoff Siave” said the project
fits in smoothly with other significant
changes in the school. “With 2021
seeing the biggest intake
for five years, and 2022
shaping up with another
good intake” the school is
looking forward to other
significant changes.”
The end of another year
has also meant some staff
changes, including the
arrival of new staff eager to
continue the school’s growth.
A new uniform is being developed
with the community (for 2023) and a new
name for the school will be launched
also - following a consultative period in
2020/21.
The project to upgrade the facilities
around the two swimming pools is
underway.
REBUILD UNDERWAY
Things are happening.
Be part of the future.
ENROL NOW!
For more information please contact:
Brett Cooper - Acting Principal
Phone 385 2229 | 60 Shirley Road
office@sis.school.nz | www.sis.school.nz
Serving our community since 1934

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Thursday January 20 2022
BACK TO SCHOOL
Haere mai, afio mai,
welcome back to Marian
College for 2022
Villa Maria College
2022 edition
This year is a particularly exciting
year as it will be our last full year at
our Barbadoes Street site as the final
countdown to our new school on
Lydia Street in Papanui begins. We
are especially blessed to have an
incredible support network within the
Marian College school community, the
Catholic Diocese, Armitage Williams and
everyone involved. There will be some
incredible opportunities for our students
to have a hands-on learning experience
through the build and we are excited to
bring the Marian community- both past
and present- on this journey with us.
To our Year 9 students and whānau,
welcome to the family. We look forward
to meeting you soon. We hope your
time at Marian College will be filled with
faith, fun, learning, and inspiration as
we journey through the next five years
together.
OFFICE OPEN
9am - 1pm Thursday 27th &
Friday 28th January
9am-3pm Monday 31st January
FOR STUDENTS
Tuesday 1st February -
Goal Setting Meetings
Wednesday 2nd February -
Classes start
If you wish to contact the school office
please email admin@rawhiti.school.nz
Villa Maria College is a state
integrated Catholic secondary
school for girls in Years 7 to 13. The
College was opened by the Sisters
of Mercy in 1918 and has grown to
accommodate 800 students within
its beautiful grounds. The spirit
of Mercy is the very heart of our
College, and there is an emphasis
on service to others and the
community. Girls are educated in
Catholic teachings, and this Catholic
character is evident throughout the
College.
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”.
The education Villa Maria College
offers is of the highest quality,
and we are proud of our excellent
academic results. Our strong
academic programme is combined
with varied co-curricular activities,
encompassing sport, cultural and
musical programmes.
Our pastoral care systems ensure
that all girls are supported
throughout their schooling. Villa
Maria College is an environment that
is compassionate and engaging, and
allows our girls to participate fully in
all aspects of College life.
We invite you to visit the Villa Maria
College website and experience
our special character for yourself at
www.villa.school.nz
ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL
PAPANUI
Te Kura o Hato Hohepa
Catholic Primary School
for girls and boys,
Primary and Intermediate.
Phone: 352 8779
www.stjopapa.school.nz
First day of school
Monday 31st January 2022
Haere mai,
Afio mai,
Welcome
whānau to the
new school year.
For 2022 starting times and dates, visit
www.mariancollege.school.nz
@mariancollegechch
Contact us at: exec@mariancollege.school.nz
Banks
Avenue
School
Living And Learning With HEART
Te oranga me te ako ki te Ngakau
Banks Avenue School welcome in zone enrolments for
2022 and beyond. Our school is being rebuilt now and
we will be in our new school by the end of July 2022. We
will continue to provide high quality teaching and learning
programmes for our tamariki.
• The school office will be open and staff available from Thursday
27 January 2022 from (8:30am - 3:30pm).
• Meet the teacher interviews will take place Monday 31 st January
and Tuesday 1 st February 2022.
• The first full day for children will be Wednesday 2 nd February 2022.
• Stationery packs may be purchased online from Qizzle.co.nz.
Principal: Toni Burnside
For further information contact our school office:
91 Banks Avenue, Shirley • Phone: 385 4163
Email: office@banksave.school.nz
Website: www.banksave.school.nz

Thursday January 20 2022 13
2022 edition BACK TO SCHOOL
Hornby
High School
Kia ora koutou. Talofa. Kia Orana. Malo
e lelei. Bula vinaka. Fakaalofa atu.
Namaste. Kumusta. Haere mai ki Te
Kura Huruhuru Ao o Horomaka. Warm
greetings to the Hornby High School
community, and a special welcome
to those of you who are new to our
community.
Welcome to Hornby High School where
our vision is to be a ‘centre of creative
excellence he puna auaha’. That means
we try to foster creativity in everything
we do: sports and science, governance
and teaching. To do that we aim to equip
students with the tools they need to be
creative, critical thinkers. Our school
whakatauki says:
Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu
‘Feathers enable the bird to fly’
Optimism is one of those qualities
that some have more than others. As
educators we always begin each year
with that sense of optimism about
what the year, the students, and the
community, will bring. For us that
optimism is grounded in what we have
experienced the year before, and our
plans for the year to come which reflect
those things that we can control.
For Hornby High School that sense of
optimism is well founded. In 2021 we
pushed for and experienced continuing
student success as we have evolved
our curriculum and teacher practice
to match the beautiful buildings and
facilities that we now use.
Our pastoral system reforms are nearly
complete, focussing on building strong
positive relationships between teachers
and learners. Our curriculum changes,
designed to connect learning across
subject areas to improve understanding
and engagement for learners, continue
to evolve. Our 2021 performance in
gaining a significantly greater number
of university scholarships than ever
before sets the scene for ever higher
academic expectations and aspiration,
while those seeking trades and industry
qualifications also continue to excel.
And then there is the ongoing focus
on sporting and cultural achievement
which continues to see students take
their place amongst the best. Join us in
our extraordinary journey.
And please make sure you follow us on
Facebook for the latest and most up to
date news https://www.facebook.com/
hornbyhighschool/ .
Start of year 2022
Monday 24th January - School Office Opens
Wednesday 2nd February
1.00-2.00pm - New Year 9’s meet Wananga Learning Advisors
2.00-3.00pm - Year 7’s meet Wananga Learning Advisors
Thursday 3rd February
9.00-10.00am - Mihi Whakatau for Years 7, 8, 9 and all new students
10.00-2.00pm - Year 7, 8, and 9 - Wananga (Finish at 2pm)
10.30-12.00pm - Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 - Assembly and Wananga/Form Time
Friday 4th February - Years 7-13 normal timetable all day
Monday 7th February - Waitangi Day Observed - School Closed
180 Waterloo Road, Hornby - Ph 03 349 5396 www.hornby.school.nz
Papanui High School - Preparing
students for their future
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.
We look forward to welcoming all
prospective students and their families/
whānau.
PAPANUI HIGH SCHOOL
START OF SCHOOL YEAR 2022
NB: SENIOR STUDENTS (Year 11 – 13). Students will be notified if
course changes are required. The Senior Course Tutor will be available from
24 January for consultation.
Monday 24 January - School Office opens
Tuesday 25 January – Thursday 27 January
Peer Support training camp
Monday 31 January
Staff Only Day
Tuesday 1 February
Year 9 students report in full uniform to Hall, 9.00am – 2.30pm
Powhiri for ALL new students – 9.00am
New students all levels: 9.00am – 12.30pm
Wednesday 2 February
Year 9 students report to form classes at 8.30am – 2.30pm
Year 12 students report to hall in uniform at 9.00am – 10.30am
Year 13 students report to hall at 10.00am – 11.30am
Thursday 3 February
Year 9 students report to form classes at 8.30am – 2.30pm
Year 10 students report to hall in uniform at 9.00am – 10.30am
Year 11 students report to hall in uniform at 10.00am – 11.30am
Friday 4 February
Timetable starts
Monday 7 February
Waitangi Day observed
Tuesday 8 February
Normal school day
Papanui High School
30 Langdons Road, Christchurch 8053
Tel: (03) 352 6119
Email: admin@papanui.school.nz
Jeff Smith - Principal

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Thursday January 20 2022
Become a
MEMBER
Do you enjoy cards, like
challenges and want to
stay mentally alert?
Then learn to play bridge
School holidays mean fun times of swimming
and splashing at Linwood Pool
Azaiah Shahadat, 6, of Linwood, plays catch with father Riaz who says: “This
is our fourth time here in a couple weeks. It’s a great facility, we love it.”
The Christchurch Bridge Club, established
in 1952, is the largest in New Zealand
with a membership of approximately
800 members. Our modern clubrooms
are centrally located in Nova Place, off
Barbadoes Street, with extensive off-street
parking and consist of three large rooms
and excellent catering facilities.
The club offers free lessons which
are provided by professional teachers
utilising the latest technologies which
enable practice and review at home on
the internet. After 11 weeks you will be
ready to set out on your bridge journey
armed with enthusiasm and skills to last a
lifetime. Opportunities to represent your
club, province or country in a variety of
grades will be open to you. In addition,
the enjoyment of social interaction and
friendship with like-minded people of all
ages cannot be underestimated, especially in
these challenging times. Playing bridge has
Christchurch
Bridge Club
Do you enjoy cards, like challenges
& want to stay mentally alert?
….then learn to play Bridge with
the Christchurch Bridge Club.
11 FREE Beginner
Bridge Lessons
Wed 2 nd February @ 7.30pm
Phone: 366-1516
21 Nova Place, Christchurch
Email: office@chchbridge.co.nz
www.chchbridge.co.nz
helped many of our members to survive the
tedium of lockdown with the club arranging
on-line competitions to allow people to
keep in touch. Now that we are playing faceto-face,
vaccination certificates are required
for entry to the club as the safety of our
members is paramount. We look forward to
meeting you!
The next FREE beginner’s course
commences on Wednesday, February 2nd
2022, 7.30pm at the Christchurch Bridge
Club, 21 Nova Place.
Back to Bridge classes for 4 weeks starting
Wednesday 2nd February at 7.30pm. Cost
$25. Two further Free beginners courses
will start on Wednesday, May 4th at 7.30pm
and Sunday, July 31st at 1pm.
For further details or to enrol, phone
366-1516 or email office@chchbridge.co.nz
website: www.chchbridge.co.nz
EVERGLADES
COUNTRY
GOLF
C
B
U
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Everglades
Country
Golf Club
637 Marshland Rd.
New Members and
Green fee players welcome
9 holes $10.00
Pay for 5 games and receive
the 6th game free
The course is open every day except
Saturday from 11.30am to 4pm
Details are available for both at
the club house phone 323 8641
or the Secretary phone 323 7678
Email: evergladescgc@xtra.co.nz
Natalie Wehi, 4, of
Richmond, plays with the
balls and fountains.
Left – Kyra Lewis-Davis,
6, of Bromley, stands
comfortably on a foam
board. She attends
swimming lessons
regularly at the pool.
Darci Teokotai, 5, of Woolston, practicing his jumps at the end of the big
pool.
PHOTOS: EMILY MOORHOUSE

½ cup each coriander
and mint leaves, roughly
chopped
½ cup thick plain
yoghurt
Thursday January 20 2022
[Edition datE]
15
3
Taste of summer
with a little spice
Barbecued tandoori
prawns
Sometimes a tasty
snack is required
while sitting in the
sun with a cold
beverage. So if that
is your plan for the
weekend throw some
prawns in this tasty
marinade today and
then all you need to
do is thread them
on to some skewers,
fire up the barbecue
and eat. You can
cook the prawns on
the barbecue or in a
frying pan. Either way,
make sure it’s quite
hot so they get a
light char in the short
cooking time
Ingredients
Makes 10 skewers
2 Tbsp thick plain
yoghurt
1 Tbsp bought tandoori
paste
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp grated fresh
ginger
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp honey
½ tsp ground turmeric
20 large raw, peeled
prawns
Coriander, mint and
yoghurt relish (see recipe
below).
Lime wedges
10 thin metal or wooden
skewers.
Directions
Stir everything, except
the prawns, together in a
large shallow dish. Add the
prawns and turn to coat.
Cover and chill for at least
a few hours if possible, or
up to 24 hours.
Preheat a lightly oiled
barbecue chargrill plate or
frying pan.
Thread the prawns on
to skewers and cook for
1-2 minutes on each side
until just cooked through.
Cooking time depends on
the size of the prawns.
Transfer to serving
platter and serve with the
relish for dipping and lime
wedges for squeezing over.
Coriander, mint and
yoghurt relish
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
2 Tbsp rice bran oil
Finely grated zest 1 lime
1 Tbsp lime juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 long green chilli,
chopped
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sea salt
Directions
Place all the ingredients
in a food processor and
process until smooth.
Crunchy Spicy
Chicken Nibbles with
Alabama dipping
sauce
Serves 4–6 as a snack
Ready In: 50 minutes
Ingredients
150g spicy corn chips
1 cup panko
breadcrumbs
2 tsp Mexican seasoning
1/2 tsp ground chilli
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1kg chicken nibbles
(approx. 24)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
•Alabama dipping
sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/8 cup cider vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp ‘cream style’
horseradish (available in
the supermarket)
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp paprika
Handful of fresh basil
leaves, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 190
deg C. Place the corn chips
in a processor or sturdy
bag, and pulse or crush to
form crumbs.
Add the breadcrumbs,
seasonings and salt and
pulse or shake bag to mix.
Pour into a bowl.
Dunk the chicken
nibbles in the beaten egg,
then coat in the crumb
mix. Arrange on a baking
tray lined with non-stick
baking paper, and spray
generously with cooking
spray.
Bake for 35 minutes,
or till golden. Make the
Alabama dipping sauce.
In a medium-sized bowl,
whisk all of the ingredients
together until smooth.
Transfer to a jar with a
tight lid and refrigerate
until needed (up to a
week).
Tip: You can use the
crunchy crumb mixture
for home-made chicken
nuggets or even for
crumbing fish.
continuing education
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Are you wanting to learn new skills,
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relax, meet some new people, keep
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are well-qualified in their chosen
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are confident regardless of your age,
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We offer a wide range of classes
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Our classes for Term 1 begin
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Classes are held in the
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For a full list of courses and
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IS 2022 YOUR YEAR TO PLAY MORE?
TAKING ENROLMENTS NOW!
At the Christchurch School of Music (CSM) we
know that music transforms lives because we
see it every time our students – children, young
people and adults – walk through the doors
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smiles on their faces, so pleased to see their
friends and looking forward to making music.
CSM is about so much more than the music -
it is about community, identity and personal
connections. From an engaging foundation
program for 2-7 year olds through to high
quality adult tuition, CSM caters to everyone
aged from ages 2 to 92, whatever their level
of playing or singing.
The school offers tuition in all orchestral
instruments as well as recorder, ukulele, guitar,
piano and voice. A wide range of ensembles in
all genres, orchestral, concert band, jazz, rock,
choral and world music means our students
Violin
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Clarinet
Oboe
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can be with players at their own level,
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To learn more or to enrol, head to our website!
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Rennovations
Restore City Treasure
WEA Canterbury, located at 59
Gloucester Street since the 1950’s, has been
undergoing extensive renovations during
2021, including strengthening of an outer
wall, installing an accessible entrance way,
a new teaching kitchen and toilets, and
replacing plumbing and drainage. We are
excited for these to be completed in the
new year ready for a great year of learning
opportunities in the heart of the city.
We have over 50 courses on our Term
1 programme starting on 14th February,
with some new and exciting events,
including:
LOOKING AT, UNDERSTANDING
AND MAKING ART – Diane Swain
If tapping into your artistic side is on
your to do list for 2022, but you are not
sure where to start, then this course is for
you! We will explore: Drawing, Painting,
Printmaking, Collage and 3 Dimensional
work. An interest in extending your ideas
in making your own work would be good,
but no experience is necessary.
Starts 28th February, 1-3pm, 6
Mondays $66
SEAWEEK: WATERCOLOUR
WHALES AND OTHER
WONDERFUL SEA
CREATURES – Sarah
Greig
Celebrate Sea Week and
join local artist Sarah Greig
for a fun sea creature
themed watercolour
workshop. Sarah will show
you how to make your
own quirky sea creatures,
using watercolours and
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everyone can draw and paint
Wednesday 9th March
1-2.30pm OR 4-5.30pm, $14
prescriptions.
Starts 22nd February, 6-7.30pm, 4
Tuesdays, $29
AFTERNOON TEA WITH… Dr
Duncan Webb MP
“I aspire to a society where everyone can
thrive. That means helping each other out
in times of need, and aiming higher than
just getting by.” Dr Duncan Webb, MP for
Christchurch Central. Join Christchurch
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afternoon tea and a discussion about local
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will share afternoon tea and there will be
lots of time for questions and discussion.
Friday 25th February, 1.30-3pm,
$KOHA
Courses are held throughout the week:
daytime, evenings and weekends, with a
strong focus on social and environmental
justice – if it’s good for the people and
planet – then it’s good for the WEA.
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO
POLITICAL ECONOMY - Quentin
Findlay
This short course will examine the
underpinnings of economic systems and
their relationship to politics. It will look
at how the goals and principles of parties
such as full employment, social justice etc
have defined their economic frameworks
and what happened to those goals (as in
1984) when they accepted new economic
We are committed to keeping our
prices affordable, with some free talks
and workshops offered each term.
Registrations can be made at any time
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nz, or by calling in to the office between
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continuing education
Risingholme’s Adult
and Community
Education Courses
for 2022
are you a face-to-face learner? Make 2022 your year
to learn something new with Risingholme.
Risingholme offer affordable and easily accessible
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experienced tutors in a friendly environment.
Re-igniting what makes you tick through new skills
reduces boredom, makes life more interesting, and can
even open future opportunities. Whether you’re looking
to learn new skills for enjoyment or employment - Skill
development helps our interpersonal skills, creativity,
problem-solving, critical thinking, leadership,
reflection, adaptability and much more. With over
76 years of experience delivering adult community
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multiple locations – Risingholme has got your back!
Every year, Risingholme offer over 320 courses. There
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music and educational courses at Risingholme, and we
always considering new course ideas and adding to the
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the courses include:
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Full details available are on www.risingholme.org.
nz
Risingholme office at 22 Cholmondeley Ave,
Opawa, phone 03 332 7359 or email info@
risingholme.org.nz
2022 Course Brochures will
be available from the CCC
public libraries over summer.
Adult and Community Education Term 1, 2022
Come learn with us
Risingholme Community Centre
offers a wide range of short courses,
each term, at a range of venues.
Risingholme Community Centre
Becoming Friends with Food, Compassionate Communication, Creativity
for Wellbeing, Drawing and Sketching, Fermented Foods, German
Language, Guitar, Mastering Wealth and Abundance, Mixed Media,
Painting with Acrylics, Patchwork and Quilting, Pattern Drafting, Pottery,
Printmaking, Screen Printing, Sewing, Spanish and Go, Te Reo Maori,
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Calligraphy, Creative Writing, Drawing and Sketching, ESOL, Indian
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Pattern Drafting, Photography for DSLR, Picture Framing, Preserving
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Around the World, and Te Reo Maori.
Hornby High School
Crochet, Hispanic Cuisine, Sewing, and Te Reo Maori.
Full details available on www.risingholme.org.nz
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CHRISTCHURCH
CREMATORIUM
FUNERAL SERVICES
SUDOKU
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contain the digits 1 to 9.
WORDBUILDER
WordBuilder
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letters, using
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beginning
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six-letter word.
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Good 11 Very Good 15 Excellent 22+
10 11
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14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26
27 28
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SOLUTION
No.127
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
N R G S O W M X K P L E D
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
V Z A H U C B Q T J Y F I
Decoder
Across
1. Forgetfully (6-8)
10. Simpleton (5)
11. Without musical
accompaniment (1,8)
12. Flat pancake-like bread
(7)
13. Stress (7)
14. Gesture of indifference
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
E S U
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
20 1 15 1 22 1 9 25 3 4 21
1 9 1 9 14 16
20 22 17 18 2 17 23 24 13 19 14 23
(5)
16. Moved, affected (9)
19. Debauchery (9)
20. Latin-American dance (5)
22. Female singer (7)
25. Hearing distance (7)
27. Showing no emotion (9)
28. Barriers (5)
29. Turn of phrase (6,2,6)
Down
2. Miscellaneous ornaments
(4-1-4)
3. Additional (5)
4. Custom (9)
5. Unsuitable (5)
6. Reliant (9)
7. Indian city (5)
8. Longed for (7)
9. Travelling show (6)
15. Male sponsor (9)
17. False appearances (9)
18. Man-made (9)
19. Female line (7)
21. Slow to understand (6)
23. Minor crash (5)
24. Exceed (5)
26. Scoundrel (5)
20 16 4 19 20 17 17
5 8 3 11 23 16 19 17 21 22 11
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5 1 14 23 1
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25 21 21 26 1 3 10
DECODER
Each number in our DECODER grid represents a different
letter - there is a number for all 26 letters of the alphabet.
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U S E
20 2 19 17 6 7
13 15 13 17 4 18 1 3 9 13 18 14
14 9 13 18 24 7 5
13 14 4 5 20 3 14 13 26 24 25 26
I
18 25 17 7 25 16
22 5 3 1 16 11 8 14 4 21 19 23
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14 18 15 20 26 19 3 15 12 25
N
17 10 18 25 25
25 23 18 24 22 3 3 21 13 17
9 25 6 6 23 9
4 13 14 26 5 20 3 15 8 5 25 25
11 25 24 18 3 14 3
24 5 20 7 3 16 18 19 3 16 25 26
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
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14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
N
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SOLUTION
No.126
17 19 6 19 23 17
15 17 20 18 16 4 15 22 17 19 9
Each number in our DECODER grid represents a different
letter - there is a number for all 26 letters of the alphabet.
Enter the given letters into all squares with matching numbers.
The challenge now is to work out which letters are represented
by the other numbers. As you get the letters, enter them into
the main grid, and the reference grid. To keep track of the
letters you have found, cross them off the alphabet provided.
128
127
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Q G A T E L Y Z J B O N H
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
D W S M C X R I U P V F K
Crossword
Across: 1. Absent-mindedly,
10. Idiot, 11. A cappella, 12.
Chapati, 13. Tension, 14. Shrug,
16. Impressed, 19. Decadence,
20. Tango, 22. Soprano, 25.
Earshot, 27. Apathetic, 28.
Gates, 29. Figure of speech.
Down: 2. Bric-a-brac, 3.
Extra, 4. Tradition, 5. Inapt,
6. Dependent, 7. Delhi,
8. Yearned, 9. Circus, 15.
Godfather, 17. Pretences,
18. Synthetic, 19. Distaff, 21.
Obtuse, 23. Prang, 24. Outdo,
26. Rogue.
WordBuilder
demit, die, diet, dig, dim,
dime, edit, emit, gem, get,
git, idem, item, met, mid,
midge, MIDGET, mite, ted,
teg, tide, tie, tied, tig, time,
timed.
Sudoku
DECODER
128
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