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2 Selwyn Times Wednesday July 12 2023 DELIVERERS WANTED! Are you honest, reliable and over the age of 11? Why not earn money and get fit doing it. Get in touch with your interest today: deliveries@alliedpress.co.nz 022 016 9739 Please include your name, address and contact details Your local community newspaper connects neighbours in the following suburbs Ladbrooks • Tai Tapu • Leeston • Lincoln Southbridge • Prebbleton Rolleston • Burnham • Kirwee West Melton • Darfield • Arthur’s Pass 50,000 readers every week newsroom Nielsen Media NRS Daniel Alvey News 022 014 5622 daniel.Alvey@starmedia.kiwi Susan Sandys News 021 914 742 susan.sandys@starmedia.kiwi Jaime Cunningham Sport 021 914 169 jaime.cunningham@starmedia.kiwi Barry Clarke Editor in Chief 021 359 426 barry@starmedia.kiwi advertising Shane Victor 021 381 765 shane@starmedia.kiwi Lynette Evans 021 222 7831 lynette.evans@starmedia.kiwi Classified advertising: 379 1100 General inquiries: 379 7100 from the editor’s desk DARFIELD HIGH has seen the light and banned students using cell phones at school (page 3). The school now comes into line with Ellesmere College. Lincoln High and Rolleston College allow students to use their phones during breaks. In an age where teenagers communicate with their phones, which also involves bullying, instead of talking, the Darfield move is a good one. Said principal Andy England: “We specifically included break times (in the ban) so that students will talk face-to-face.” It sounds like a back to the news Slinky the snake There’s a snake on the loose in Lincoln – and it’s still growing. But don’t worry, this one’s as harmless as a rock. Page 15 events Matariki – Dinners of Selwyn Celebrate the district’s diversity through the language of food and friendship at the West Melton Community and Recreation Centre. Page 25 future strategy. On another note, not so good news again for Kevin Burney (page 1), whose life was turned upside down early last year. He has now lost his job and still can’t get the operation he needs. - Barry Clarke barry@starmedia.kiwi * Terms & Conditions Apply. Open 10am–5pm, 7 days 409 Main South Rd, Hornby dress-smart.co.nz
Wednesday July 12 2023 Selwyn Times • By Susan Sandys CELL PHONES will be banned from Darfield High School when students return for term 3 on Monday. Principal Andy England said international research and teachers’ personal observations at the school both showed teenagers’ phone use was “harmful”. Andy England They were seen as a learning distraction and contributed to bullying. The new rules will bring Darfield in line with Ellesmere College, which has a “no show” policy where cell phones are not allowed to be used in class or at break times. As of Monday at Darfield, any phones brought to school must be switched off and left in bags from 8.30am to 3.10pm. “We specifically included break times so that students will talk face-to-face,” England told the Selwyn Times. “Students will still have an online messaging function through their laptops and parents can make contact via our office. We’re confident that Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz NO SERVICE: Darfield High School students must switch off their phones and leave them in their bags from 8.30am to 3.10pm. High school bans cell phones this will improve the experience of school for students. Other schools that have already made similar changes say their only regret is not doing it sooner.” England gave examples of how phones were a distraction and used as a tool for bullying at the school. “Phones are used to coordinate toilet visits and various other activities which aren’t helpful to learning,” he said. Social media de-friending had been used by peer groups to “bully by exclusion”. “It can become quite a horror story for people because they can’t get away from the online presence.” Selwyn’s two remaining high schools – Lincoln High and Rolleston College – allow phone use at break times. At Lincoln, mobile phones must be switched off or on silent and left in bags during class. At Rolleston there is an “ask first” policy during class, where students must ask the teacher for permission to use their phone. Education Minister Jan Tinetti said she would not consider a nationwide ban on phones at secondary schools after New South Wales banned the use of cell phones at all public high schools in April. NEWS 3 In Brief CYCLIST, TRUCK COLLIDE A cyclist was left in a serious condition after he collided with a poultry truck on Manion Rd, Rolleston. A Van Den Brink Poultry manager said the large refrigerated truck was returning to the depot, travelling south, and was about 500m away when the crash happened, about 6.05am on Saturday. The driver said the cyclist was wearing dark clothing, had no lights, and pulled out in front of the truck, catching his shoulder on the truck. St John said the cyclist was transported to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition. Police said no charges had been laid in relation to the incident. COW DIES AFTER CRASH A driver was lucky to escape injury after hitting a cow on Thursday. Sheffield Volunteer Fire Brigade was called to the crash on Old West Coast Rd around 7pm. Chief fire officer Neville Croy the cow died, and the ute was badly damaged. DRIVER YET TO BE FOUND Police say they are no closer to locating the driver of a stolen vehicle which crashed outside Lincoln Primary School on June 19. The man walked off with a backpack full of items from the vehicle after crashing into teachers’ cars. “An investigation is ongoing,” a police spokesperson said on Monday. Judith Bullin PARTNER HEAT PUMP SALE NOW ON! To the heart of what matters. Your Local Selwyn Lawyers • Business/Commercial • Rural • Property • Asset Planning Call us today to find out how we can help you on 03 348 8480. Level 1, 80 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston, 7614 PARRYFIELD.COM Paul Owens PARTNER Steven Moe PARTNER Cora Granger SENIOR SOLICITOR HEAT PUMPs froM $ inc GsT 2449INsTALLED 0800 131 812 info@powersmart.co.nz powersmart.co.nz T’s & C’s apply 2022 2022 Heat Pumps Heat Pumps Up to $400 cashback and 60 months interest free 2022 Heat Pumps frEE consultation from your local Accredited Heat Pump Expert TOTALLY SORTED START TO FINISH Visit us at Totalspan Canterbury 738 Main South Road, Templeton Ph: 03 344 0331 Email: canterbury@totalspan.co.nz 0800 TOTALSPAN TOTALSPAN.CO.NZ
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