Nor'West News: June 15, 2023

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World record on
bucket list
•From page 1
The students will each have a container
of their choice, which they will fill up
with water from the school pool, before
they walk around the designated 1km
course, doing everything they can not to
spill the water.
After completing the 1km distance by
about 2.15pm, they will pour their water
into six 1000-litre drums labelled with
the school’s different clan names.
The students aim to raise $8000 for
World Vision in addition to setting the
world record.
“Our hope with this record is to step
into the shoes of the people in Malawi,
who must carry 20 litres water each day
over 6km to bring fresh water to their
home,” said Rangi Ruru service council
spokesperson Molly Brown.
“We are using this as a fundraising
opportunity for students to do a
collective 40 Hour Challenge and to
raise awareness within the school of
the difference they can make to an
individual’s life through donating to the
40 Hour Challenge.
“We understand that we could never
compare this challenge to the everyday
lives of people collecting fresh water
in Malawi, but we hope that challenge
will install empathy in our students and
motivation to gain sponsorship towards
this cause,” Brown said.
A WEEK OF
SUCCESS &
GRADUATIONS
Connor graduating in Veterinary Science.
Going graffiti free
a team effort
•From page 1
“We not only want to encourage people
to help keep our city graffiti-free, but we
also want to thank them. Without people
taking notice and taking action we
would not be able to be as effective or
as efficient. It truly is a team effort,”
Findlater said.
The graffiti team has also completed
recent beautification projects as part
of its ‘What’s Cool About Your School’
initiative.
Findlater said the project offers the
chance for schools to ‘adopt’ a cabinet and
showcase their schools with a mural on it
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to increase pride and ownership in their
community.
They have also begun working with
Restorative Justice Services on some
community art and mentoring projects.
“We have already had a couple of
inquiries from parents who want their
young people to have other avenues to
explore other than tagging.
“We are always open to new ideas so
if you want to have chat about creating
a mural, removing graffiti, project ideas
or to attend an event, please contact
the team. Together, we can make a
difference.”
Steve and I recently had a week jammed
packed of proud parent moments. Two
sons graduation within days of each
other, one in Palmerston North and one
in Houston. Many air miles racked up in
five days. You can’t imagine when your
boys are at school that someday they
step off the podium holding a cherished
degree, a decorated piece of paper, that
has taken years of grind, passion and self
motivation to achieve. Makes you feel
super proud for sure, but also reminded
me that they are adult men, ready to set
out and conquer the world with passion,
integrity, hope and kindness.
Our two sons played tennis, nationally
and internationally all through school,
starting at age five. They both won many
age group National competitions and
both represented NZL in Junior Davis
Cup. Early on, Steve and I knew they
would start their university education
in the United States (despite living
across from Canterbury University),
gaining a tennis scholarship to a school
of their choice. Connor started at
the University of California Berkeley,
doing an undergraduate degree in
Sciences. Dylan went to the University of
Minnesota in Minneapolis and pursued
an undergraduate degree in finance and
supply chain management. Both sons
finished their degrees in different places.
Connor graduated first with a Batchelor
of Veterinarian Science from Massey
University. We couldn’t be prouder
or happier than a son has chosen a
career that has given Steve and I so
much purpose, enjoyment and exciting
challenges. Connor has chosen the
path of Internship, gaining a sought
after place at VSA Surgical Specialists
in Auckland, as his first job. This is a
perfect fit for Connor who has a thirst for
learning and knowledge and may want
to pursue the surgical specialist route.
Eventually oneway his home will be
McMaster & Heap though.
Dylan graduated with a Batchelor of
Arts, majoring in Economics, from
Rice University in Houston. Another
choked up moment when “ Dylan
Oliver McMaster Heap “ was called out
amongst the 800 students graduating.
Rice is a top 15 American College,
so gaining a degree from Rice and
playing on the tennis team is a huge
achievement, requiring perseverance,
full commitment and great work ethic.
Dylan is now moving to Elon University
in North Carolina to do a Masters in
Business Analytics and finish his final
year playing tennis. The world awaits
Dylan.
Not my usual patient case study article
but I wanted to share a little of my
family. I have been writing articles for 24
years now. When we bought McMaster
& Heap Vets in 1999, Connor was two
years old, Dylan and Isaac not born yet.
Our boys have grown up with parents
devoted to helping people and their
pets and the business is a part of who
they all are. They are all very proud of
the work Steve and I do - you never
know, they all may play a part in the
MMH family business oneway.
Dr Michele McMaster BVSc
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