Nor'West News: August 11, 2022

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6 Thursday August 11 2022 Leaders in Learning Kia ora whānau Ka whati te tī, ka wana te tī, ka rito te tī When ti kōuka is tested by the elements, it builds inner strength, then begins to grow again Ti kōuka, the historical stand of cabbage trees on our school grounds, symbolises how we can manage in these testing times. No matter what is thrown at these trees, whether by nature or human activity, they endure because they are strong, confident, and remarkably resilient. They hold fast, bending instead of breaking, then adapt and grow stronger. We can do the same: face challenges head on, cope in the short term, overcome, grow stronger together. This is our mantra in 2022. It is great to be back together onsite in Term 3 and long may that continue! I am confident that we will deal with whatever happens; and assure our community that every effort will be made to recover lost time and teaching opportunities. With Orange Setting health protocols still in place, and for the health and safety of our staff and students, it is important to maintain mask-wearing. In Term 2, our students respected our requirement to wear a mask indoors to help protect themselves and others. Please reinforce our expectation that masks be worn inside the buildings. Rebuilding our Culture I appreciate that the disrupted nature of the first two terms, with extended periods of home learning due to isolation and staff illness, is unsettling, creates uncertainty and anxiety, and affects motivation. Despite all the difficulties, Term 2 was busy and successful and I acknowledge students and staff for their hard work and commitment. I am proud of how everyone has responded and adjusted. Thank you to everyone in our school community for your ongoing support and your genuine desire to do what is best for our students. Our school vision is ‘personal excellence and care for others’. We aim to provide an environment which is positive, supportive and inclusive, and a safe, friendly atmosphere with high standards and high expectations of both staff and students. The BHS Values of Manaakitanga – Be Respectful, Mana – Have Pride and Rangatiratanga – Strive to Excel provide the framework in which everyone in our school community thinks, acts, and feels about ourselves and others. The one thing we can control is our attitude. I like to approach things positively, trusting that things will work out well. Living the BHS values, and doing the best we can no matter what, helps us face challenges head on. Let’s continue working together to make 2022 a successful year. Hapaitia te tangata ahakoa ko wai ahakoa nō hea Uphold other people − no matter who they are or where they are from Student Success Carol Khor, has been awarded the coveted Prime Minister’s Te Puiaki Kaipūtaiao Ānamata Future Scientist Prize for research, supervised by mentors at the University of Otago, Christchurch. The Year 13 student, who was awarded the $50,000 Royal Society Te Apārangi prize at a ceremony in Wellington in May, was chosen as the 2021 winner for a laboratory research project into melanoma – the most fatal form of skin cancer in New Zealand. This $50,000 prize will allow her to pursue her tertiary studies in whatever direction she chooses. We are extremely proud of you Carol you have a very bright future ahead of you. 2022 New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Waterworld, Te Rapa, Hamilton, July 28-31 A strong team of eight swimmers attended the NZ Secondary Schools Nationals in search of personal bests, season bests, places in finals and ultimately medals. We hoped for no disqualifications or sickness but unfortunately our team experienced all of these factors over the four days of competition. At the pool by 7am for a warm up and home around 9pm made for very long days. Our relay teams performed exceptionally well especially when you consider many were open class. With 360 relay teams entered in this event the competition in all races was fierce. Congratulations to an exceptional group of talented swimmers. Individual Medals Bronze Medal for third place, Ray Suzuki, 200m Butterfly 15yr Bronze Medals for third place, Josiane Hill, 200m Butterfly and 100m Butterfly 17yr Bronze Medals for third place, Maddy Horton 100m Butterfly and 200m Individual Medley 16yr Phil Holstein, Principal Waimairi-iri Burnside High School Uniform Shop The Burnside High School PTA Uniform Shop is situated in A Block, adjacent to the staff car park off Greers Road. The shop stocks a full range of new uniform items along with second hand items. Opening Hours are Monday lunchtime 1.00-2.00pm and Tuesday after school 2.45-4.00pm. Payment is by cash, eftpos and debit card only - no credit cards. Left to right Back Row: Mrs Chappell, Stacey Morgan, Hamish Inwood, Ray Suzuki, Harry Renner, Curtis Shanks Front Row: Katie Horton, Maddy Horton, Josiane Hill Office Hours 7am-5pm weekdays. Please telephone (03) 358 8383 for all enquiries. www.burnside.school.nz
Thursday August 11 2022 7 Students’ leap of faith to raise cancer awareness FINLAY BROOMHALL and Spencer Smith are jumping into the unknown to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation. While both year 13 students at Christ’s College are “incredibly scared of heights,” they are committed to raising money for the foundation by facing their fears and leaping out of a plane to support the Skydive4Prostate initiative. “We’ve never jumped out of a plane before and skydiving has Effective immediately, it is real estate as usual for Ray White Papanui loyal clients, as the company continues to trade under their recognised name. The new company name Winston Residential Ltd, is a nod to their much-loved office location in Winston Ave, Papanui. Majority shareholder Vanessa Golightly is now joined in business ownership by current team members Tracy Thomson and Maria Paterson who were excited for the opportunity to take ownership in the business they already have such a passion for. Joy Coughlan has also been introduced as a new partner in the business coming from a highly successful mortgage broking career. Joy enjoys helping people never been on our radars,” Finlay and Spencer say. “But, as year 13 students at an all-boys school, we have an opportunity to raise awareness about prostate cancer and encourage younger boys to have a greater understanding of the issue. “This is such an important issue for us as young men that we are willing to take a leap outside our comfort zone. We hope that everyone will get behind us and reach their goals, “my professional background allows me to offer a pragmatic solutions-based approach which when coupled with strong teamwork, offers our team a focus on success.” Tracy Thomson said “after donate to such a brilliant cause,” Finlay and Spencer say. Finlay and Spencer say it’s a once-in-a-lifetime challenge. Definitely never to be repeated. Their skydive will take place in the next school holidays, late September/early October. SUPPORT: Spencer Smith (left) and Finlay Broomhall will skydive to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. SPONSORED CONTENT Ray White Papanui announces new business partners Left to right: Vanessa Golightly, Tracy Thomson, Joy Coughlan and Maria Paterson. working for another Christchurch real estate company for 14 years, to be approached to join the Ray White Papanui office was an honour’’. “Now, three years later, to be asked to be part of the ownership team is something I have dreamt about since I first started Real Estate. I have built a very strong loyal client base over my time in the industry utilising strong skills and systems. My passion is to share this knowledge and experience with others, the most rewarding part of my role is seeing other people achieve their goals and dreams.” “We’re growing our business organically and we really want to create a supportive environment” Maria said. “After 12 years successfully selling houses I am really looking forward to a new challenge and continuing to grow my career in an industry that I love.” Vanessa, Maria, and Tracy have collectively been in real estate for 45 years Vanessa Golightly said she was delighted to bring in business partners who will offer such a great dynamic to the business and our team moving forward. “Tracy, Maria and Joy’s experience, diversity in skills and varied professional backgrounds will prove invaluable to the growth of our sales team and their individual businesses. I am very excited for the future of Ray White Papanui. “We are creating a team committed to a culture of excellence and with an obsession for customer service. This is just the beginning for our expansion, we look forward to continued growth and becoming the agency of choice in Christchurch”. Simply great kiwi cuisine 100% owner operated Products made by our own team of qualified bakers Classic kiwi cuisine at an affordable price is our formula for success 135 Farrington Ave, Bishopdale P 03 359 1020 E mabaker@mabaker.nz Also at 1066 Colombo St, Edgeware BUYING & SELLING Stamps • Records Preloved books • Comics Cheap postage Unit 3/63 Warrington St Phone: 021 946 362 Tues - Sat: 10am-5pm Sunday: 10am-4pm Well done to NZ’s Commonwealth Games winners. We didn’t have a hand in their success but we can help with yours For legal advice worth its weight in gold, silver and bronze, let’s talk. 03 379 7690 | LAWYER@SAUNDERS.CO.NZ | WIGRAM, CITY, FERRYMEAD, PAPANUI | SAUNDERS.CO.NZ
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