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ISSUE 10

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FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER |

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The Science of Writing Page 4

Year 8 Camp Moments Page 12

Rural Livestock Rugby Page 14

Girls’ Basketball Page 16

Sticks Go South Page 17

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PTSA Plug…

As three longstanding members (parents) are leaving us at the end of the year, the PTSA is calling for new members to come on board.

Having a daughter leaving this year (Year 13) and a new daughter just started in Year 7, I thought it would be nice to have some time out from being actively involved in the PTA or Home and Schools having done six years at one Primary School and another five years at the next Primary School. I thought, “Why would I want to give myself another life sentence for another seven years!”

Knowing that these organisations do a lot to help your kids get the resources they require, I went along to my first meeting in February this year to just see what was required.

I soon learnt that the team on the PTSA were friendly and meetings were fun. You actually got to hear what was going on first hand with the BOT and Principal’s Report and that the PTSA really has only three major fundraisers: the Entertainment Books, Courtenay Show and a Quiz night. Great!!! No hot lunches, weekly baking, weekly BBQ cooking commitments or selling weekly raffles! The worst you could be asked to do is help with serving a supper for an event that you are probably already attending anyway.

Monthly meetings are run on the third Tuesday of each month from 7.30 pm for about an hour—yes, we all have lives and work, so time is of the essence!

We welcome you to come on board and be part of a friendly team who all share the same values of helping the school to improve for your children.

Should you wish any further information, feel free to call Rhonda Hamilton-Cross, 0210676950, or email the committee via the office.

PTSA Meeting

Board of Trustees Report Nearly at the end of Term 3 and finally some warmer weather on the horizon.

We have had a long and cool winter and it appears many are “over it.” So the warmth of summer draws near.

In June, we farewelled Marty Gameson, our former Chairman, as he headed off to pursue his involvement in rugby circles. We have just completed the process of finding his replacement and, at our last meeting, we unanimously voted to appoint by selection Marcus Waters. Marcus has a daughter, Emily, who is in Year 7, and he saw this as a great opportunity to get involved with the school and help shape its future. He has been involved in Human Resource management for the last 15 years and is currently a Human Resource Manager at City Care Ltd. Previously, he was involved in Outdoor Education, working as an instructor at the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre. He has retained a passion for the outdoors and enjoys nothing more than spending time outdoors with his family. We look forward to working with Marcus and the insight and expertise he brings to the Board.

As the year progresses, we are refining our strategic goals and direction for the next three to five years. This is an exciting time for us as we focus on the real questions about what we want our students to achieve in their time at Darfield High School and how to help them tackle life as adults. This was epitomised for me on Thursday 3 September when I had the pleasure of addressing the Year 6 students and families who attended our Open Evening.

The beauty of our school is the journey our students take when they arrive as nervous Year 7s, normally in uniforms way too big for them, and leave as adults

ready to tackle the world and all the opportunities they seek; it is the Board’s honour to assist them on that journey.

So, at the Open Evening, I watched the slightly scared faces of these students and then, with pride, I listened as James Cider stood proud and talked of his time here—a mature, well-spoken student ready to take on the world.

As a Board, we will work through the rest of the school year, fine-tuning these goals to ensure our school continues to meet the needs of our community and continues to provide the opportunities our students need to survive in a world that is always changing.

Looking ahead, school trustee elections are next year (2016). They normally happen in May/June and, for those who are elected, it is a three-year term of office. I would strongly encourage members of our parent community to consider stepping up as a candidate for election. There are five parent-elected trustees, the principal, a student trustee and a staff trustee, which make up the Darfield High School Board of eight. Next year, we will have three parent trustees who will not be standing again. One is moving overseas, and two have children who graduate this year as Year 13s— they want to support their children in a different capacity, having offered this support during their high school years.

We all have differing expertise that we bring to the Board table and these skills, along with wisdom and a bit of debate, give strength to each decision made.

If you are considering standing for the Board next year, I invite you to contact me for further discussion.

Sue Robinson Chairperson

Tuesday 21 October 7.30pm School Staff Room All Welcome 2

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These students receive a certificate and a $10 voucher

AL’S AWAR NCIP DS I R P

Principal’s Comments Eboni Lawrence

Congratulations Nikau Davies Sophie Tiede Cassidy Neal who each won a $20 book voucher in the Open Evening Treasure Hunt draw.

DHS DISPATCH welcomes any news or photographs you have from events our students have attended outside of school. We love to hear about and share successes and interesting stories.

Please email: sheryl@darfield.school.nz Black and white paper copies are available from reception or Student Administration.

Colour and back copies can be ordered by emailing the above address. Please enquire for cost.

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During the Secondary Schools’ Tournament week recently, I was able to watch our Netball team in Timaru and our Boys’ Hockey team in Oamaru. Both teams won those games and performed well at Tournament. This was pleasing, however I was particularly proud of the teams and our school to see their commitment, enthusiasm, organisation, and spirit. They represented us and our values exceptionally well. Thank you to the coaches, managers, and supporters who enable this to happen for the students.

Last week, Year 8 Camp brought together the talents of teachers, parents, outdoor instructors, and Year 12 students to provide the Year 8 students with their camps at Mt Hutt Retreat.

Through abseiling, archery, art, and other activities, Year 8 students were supported to develop skills of working together, challenging themselves, taking responsibility, and having fun.

Thank you to Jason Dickens, our HOD Outdoor Education, for his hard work in co-ordinating the junior camps and maximising the benefits for the students.

Open Evening was another occasion where we were able to see our students at their very best. We had over 300 visitors to the school and their feedback was very positive and particularly complimentary of our Jazz Ensemble, the students who spoke at the start of the evening, and the Year 12 guides. The students were confident, articulate and flexible.

Another opportunity to share in the abilities of our students is at the Talent Quest Final next Thursday night. Heats have been taking place at lunchtimes and the final will be a fun evening to round off the term. Come along and support your friends and family.

James Morris

Leadership Update On Sunday and Monday 20 and 21 September, a group of 28 Year 12 students will be heading off to Craigieburn to stay at the Environmental Centre. The purpose of the camp is to finalise Prefect selections for 2016, to provide some leadership training, and to finalise selection for the Head Student roles for 2016.

House Captain applications for 2016 have closed and the current Captains and Leaders are completing interviews for these positions. Applicants will then be delivering a one-minute

speech to their Houses on 22 September on why they are the best person for the House Captain role and what their vision for that role is. Students will then vote for their Captain. Decisions on these roles are made mid-Term Four.

Applications for Year 10 Prefects have also closed. Currently staff are providing feedback on the suitability of the applicants. Students will be notified by the end of Term Three if they have been successful in gaining one of these positions for Term Four.

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The Science of Writing a Novel

If you haven’t heard the name Des Hunt before, you might well recognise his book covers, as his books are popular with many students and most of them can be found in the school library. We were very happy to meet him early last week when he visited and entertained the junior students in the hall. He also took a writing workshop for Years 7–9, which was great. Many of the students found it valuable—he showed them simple techniques like changing their writing from active voice to third person and they could see how this instantly improved their stories.

It was obvious it was not going to be a boring event as there was a wide variety of props and interesting looking things on tables at the front of the hall. As Des set the scene, telling us a bit about his background and how he grew up in wartime New Zealand, we were introduced to Poofy the cat and Puku the naughty beagle, and entertained with burning steel—but steel doesn’t burn though. Oh yes it does! Try teasing out steel wool and and you have awesome lighting effects.

Talking about how he began writing books, he tells how his first novel, The Last Tuatara, was rejected many, many times. That hit him really hard, especially when a group of Year 9 students didn’t find it interesting. So the novel-writing was put aside for a few years and he wrote school textbooks. Eventually, he

Welcome to Warwick Stubbs

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Photo album: http://darfield.school.nz/about-us/school-gallery/

decided to give it another go and finally one of his books was published.

Des aims to write exciting novels that feature New Zealand nature and involve technology, and he has books set all around the country.

Using visual aids as metaphors, he showed the students, how he puts a book together, using a hook to draw them into the story, and then a bit of dissension between characters to add interest and and a story line that needs to keep building up to a grand explosive finish. This was where his

It is a pleasure to have been accepted as the relieving music teacher at Darfield High School. Since 2010, I have taught music in Gisborne (my hometown), Whangamata, Otara, and Otaki. No stranger to cold weather, I lived in Invercargill for six years while studying composition for my Bachelor of Contemporary Music, rocking out in a heavy progressive rock band, and working lots of interesting part time jobs!

magic machine came - with the lights, water and balloon, he had the audience fooled into thinking it was a nuklest—a water to hydrogen converter. Definitely a valuable visit and one everyone will remember well. You might want to pick up a Des Hunt book from the Library and put your feet up over the holidays and see whether you can match the story with his experiments. Also keep an eye out for his latest book Cool Nukes which is due out in October. Thank you to M​s Duckworth, and the English and Science Departments for bringing Des down from the Coromandel to speak to us.

As a music teacher, I'm very keen to promote rock or pop bands while continuing to encourage and develop the ensembles Rachel has already set in place. I think there is nothing more satisfying to compose a piece of music and then to have it played by a group or ensemble. It would be a delight to see not only the composition students having their music played by other students, but also to see more students working in groups and producing quality music together.

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DARFIELD’S

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Over the last couple of weeks, the heats for our annual Talent Quest have been held in the hall during lunchtimes.

Judged by Ms Gallacher and Mrs Hanson, and hosted by Josh Cook, there has been a large variety of acts and it looks like Darfield’s Got Talent Final is shaping up to be hugely entertaining and a night not to be missed!

See poster on back page for details.

From Wednesday heats, clockwise from left: Laura McLean; Ryo Nishimura; Josh Cook, (with Mr Cattell on Sound and Lighting; Ms Gallacher and Mrs Hanson; Ruby Marshall, Zahara Sutton and Maia Adams; and Sophie Kingi and Caitlin Knowles.

Sichuan Visitors

We are Cai Rongxin and Gou Taohua.

We come from the Sichuan province in China, which is far from New Zealand. We are in New Zealand for three weeks, and will spend half of our time at Darfield High School and the rest of it at Mt Hutt College.

We have had a great time at Darfield High School, the teachers here are very friendly and enthusiastic and we enjoyed the classes—especially Maths and ESOL. We also enjoyed the time with our host families. Our time here will become a good memory and we hope we can come back to Darfield one day!

2016 School Terms— Darfield High School 1 February

Staff Only Day

2 February

Year 7 only

3 February

Whole School

Term One Monday 1 February to Friday 15 April

Term Two Monday 2 May to Friday 8 July

2016 Public Holidays 6 February

Waitangi Day

8 February

Waitangi Day observed

25 March

Good Friday

28 March

Easter Monday

29 March

Easter Tuesday (school holiday)

25 April

ANZAC Day

6 June

Queen’s Birthday

24 October

Labour Day

11 November

Canterbury Anniversary and Show Day

Term Three Monday 25 July to Friday 23 September

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WANTED: If you are keen to be a buddy for a Japanese student for only next term (Week 3) please see Miss Rawson or Mrs Hayakawa. They are also here for Tabloid Sports—chance to have some fun with them! It is the last group visiting DHS for 2015.

There are 18 girls in the group. Buddies can be girls or boys.

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UC Women in Leadership Breakfast Breakfast. The most important meal of the day. This is certainly the case when breakfast comes with a side of inspiration, experience, and mini muffins. The University of Canterbury's Women in Leadership Breakfast was not simply about the croissants, it was an opportunity for six of Darfield’s Year 12 and 13 students to hear about UC's array of leadership opportunities. Globally, women are grossly under-represented in leadership roles on a corporate and political platform, which is why it is significant that, at the University of Canterbury, it is the norm for women to take on these leadership roles.

Each table of seven was seated with two of UC’s experienced and capable

CHOGM

On Sunday 23 August, Lexi Sutherland, Lilian Stott, Emily de Rooy, and I travelled up to Wellington to attend the National Student Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, or National Student CHOGM for short. This is a conference hosted by the Honourable Peter Dunne, and gives students from all around New Zealand the opportunity to represent a Commonwealth country, in a meeting which addresses contemporary issues that affect the Commonwealth and the rest of the world. Lexi and Emily were representing Malaysia, and Lilian and Ella were representing Sierra Leone.

During the two-day conference, we discussed issues such as Commonwealth membership and citizenship, the current refugee crisis in Europe, climate change, and youth issues in the Commonwealth.

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leaders. This allowed each table to talk on a personal level with greatly inspiring leaders. We each shared our interests and/or career paths and were able to gain advice on where to study, what to study, and how to get there.

In accompaniment to the multitude of breakfast dishes, a panel of women spoke to the audience. These women have leadership experience at the University of Canterbury. This was followed by questions from the guests.

It was an encouraging experience for young women who are considering university in the next few years and, even if Canterbury isn’t for all of us, it was inspiring to hear about the impressive careers the speakers have had, despite

represents the ideals of the countries which have attended. At all times the debate was interesting. Some very controversial and exciting points were raised which opened my eyes to many issues that I had never really thought of before.

And, completely by chance, we got a picture with Peter Dunne, which was pretty amazing. One of the highlights of the conference was having the opportunity to sit in on question time, in the public gallery in Parliament. It was here that we discovered the people who run our country are essentially children in expensive suits, shouting across the room at one another and looking down at their mobile phones.

After the first day, we were directed to the Beehive to have dinner. We were all split up into different tables and got to meet many new faces. Before dessert, we were presented a speech by Phil Goff

the male-dominated field of academia.

After the panel, two-course meal, and chat, we were able to split off and find the departments which we were interested in.

This allowed us to ask questions specific to our interests and gain knowledge of any difficulties encountered in that field, while also learning how to overcome the difficulties.

This was a successful and inspiring event, which is highly recommended to female students, even if they don’t want to go to UC; there is more to this event than coffee and toast.

Ella Pearce, Maddie Tasker, Kristen Blaber-Hunt, Ciara Rayne, Emma Forbes, and Mariah Glasson.

about how the Commonwealth works together with others.

This was an amazing and unique opportunity to debate global issues and we would highly recommend this experience to any Years 11 or 12 students interested in politics or even just world issues.

This was an amazing opportunity.

We met like-minded people from all over New Zealand. If you have any questions you would like to ask or are just interested in finding out more, you are more than welcome to come and talk to any of us—we would be happy to help. If hearing about the eventful and educational two days we had at this conference has not already convinced you to attend next year, then just remember how good a national debating conference would look on your CV. Ella Pearce 18 September 2015

Security of Digital Devices at School Thursday

Cr a ft G o u p Mrs Hamilton, Miss Hobson and Hannah Cossey have a neat Thursday Craft Group happening during lunchtimes. The day I visited they were all making vintage boxes out of gorgeous paper.

We have several hundred digital devices such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops at school every day. Only occasionally does one of these devices go missing and even rarely do they not turn up again. Regardless of this, it is important for us to take steps to protect our devices.

Here are some recommendations for improving the physical security of your digital device at school: •

Label your device in case it is lost.

Consider putting a recognisable sticker or other type of label with your name or contact information on your device so anyone who finds it can return it. A label allows someone to find out who owns the device, even if the battery dies.

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Password-protect your devices.

While it sounds obvious, if anyone steals your device they will have to defeat your password to get at your data. Although it is not impossible to defeat password protection on a digital device, it adds a useful layer of protection, buying you time to locate and recover the device.

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Use tracking software to help get your stolen device back.

Getting your device back is not impossible, particularly if the device itself can tell you where it is and you can communicate with it using a sort of “remote control” via SMS or other methods. You may even be able to communicate with the person who has it.

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Always back up your files. Even if you can’t recover a stolen device that does not mean you have to lose all your information and software. There are plenty of options for back up these days, including online back up.

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Store your device in a secure place where possible.

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Put your device away out of sight when not in use or there may be an arrangement for your device to be kept in a locked classroom, cupboards or drawer. Lockers are also available for student use (see Mrs Hill in the office). The school will begin installing laptop storage and charging lockers across the school from next year.

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We liaise with the Police regarding crime prevention strategies and tracking down offenders. It is, however, important to ensure that devices are insured as part of household insurance cover.

Lions’ Fries Day r Friday 25 Septembe

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2015 Cultural Awards Criteria Kapahaka

Drama

Colours Students must meet all of the criteria below, including the Letters criteria.

Colours Performance representing the school at a national level and involvement in school dramatic performance based on NCEA level requirements for Excellence in the award year

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The student has competed in the regional Kapahaka competition.

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The student has taken a kaitataki role within the group for three years.

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The student shows commitment to the group and fosters the teina in the group.

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The student knows appropriate tikanga and uses.

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The student is a fluent performer and shows outstanding stage presence.

Letters Students must meet all of the criteria below.

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Has been involved consistently for a minimum of three years with the Kapahaka group at Darfield High School.

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Can perform versions of: Waiata-a-ringa, Moteatea, Poi, Haka.

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Has taken a leadership role in performances and within practices.

or Involvement in regional dramatic competition representing the school and performance in school dramatic performance for a minimum of three years based on NCEA level requirements for excellence in the year awarded.

Letters Involvement in school dramatic performance for two years and award year must be at NCEA level requirements for Excellence or A student assisted in a supportive or technical major backstage role for a minimum of three years and award year must be at NCEA level requirements for Excellence Students may represent the school in: •

Full Productions

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Shakespeare Competitions

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One Act Plays

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Debating

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Theatre Sports

Visual Arts

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Or any other approved dramatic performance.

Colours • Work exhibited in a main New Zealand art gallery and work undertaken at the equivalent of Excellence level based on NCEA requirements.

Music

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Uses appropriate actions and pukana or expressions during freestyle. Shows excellent stage presence.

Work exhibited at a regional art gallery (not as part of a school exhibition) and work exhibited in school exhibitions over three years and work undertaken at the equivalent of Excellence level based on NCEA requirements.

Letters • Work exhibited in school exhibitions over a period of three years and work undertaken at the equivalent of Excellence level based on NCEA requirements.

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Student has assisted in curating art exhibitions and school displays over a period of three years and work exhibited in school exhibitions over a period of three years

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Work exhibited in a community art exhibition and work undertaken at the equivalent of Excellence level based on NCEA requirements.

Colours Student to have gained Excellence in NCEA Level Three in Solo Performance or Composition and students to have been chosen at a national level to participate in a music ensemble or solo performance, or as a finalist in a national competition.

Letters Student to have participated in a music department ensemble or a performed solo for a minimum of three years, and competed at a regional level as a member of this group or as a solo performer and in an award year must be at NCEA level requirements for Excellence in Solo Performance or Composition.

The deadline for nominations is Friday 16 October. Cultural nominations are to be given in writing to Mrs Hanson (Drama), Ms Smith (Art), Mrs Williams (Kapahaka) and Mr Stubbs (Music).

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2015 Sports Awards Colours Criteria The criteria for Blues will be such that only those who reach a very high level in their particular sport will be recognised. The level that students need to gain Letters will still show that they have reached a high level in their sport but not to the high level of those awarded Blues.

Blues: Years 11 to 13 students only are eligible to receive Blues.

They will be students who have achieved among the highest echelon in their sporting field, as specified by the specific criteria for each sport. They will also meet the general criteria set out below. In exceptional circumstances, Blues may be awarded to students in Years 7 to 10 for example, to an individual who has won a National title.

Letters: All students in the school will be eligible to receive Letters.

They will have reached the desired level specified for each sport and meet the general criteria set out below.

When a student meets the criteria for Blues in a particular sporting field (within a given year) it is not envisaged that students will receive Letters as well as Blues for their achievements.

General Criteria for Students Being Awarded Blues or Letters 1. The recipient should have demonstrated a high level of sportsmanship eg, showing fairness, playing within the spirit of the game, being willing to accept decisions from coaches and umpires/referees and displaying a sporting attitude towards opponents.

2. The recipient must have demonstrated a high level of dedication to their sport. They must show reliability and a positive attitude to attending practices and training.

3. Service to their sport should be demonstrated through willingness to coach, referee, or assist in the organisation of games or exchanges.

4. Students should represent the school in their chosen sport. This means that they must be part of a team that represents Darfield High School, gain their sporting level at a primary or secondary schools’ competition, or be recognised by their coach or school staff as representing our school. In cases where an individual’s chosen sport is not offered as a sporting option at Darfield High School, the student’s achievements in their chosen sport may be recognised as if it were a school sport.

5. In their general behaviour within the school, recipients should have maintained positive relationships with their peers and with authority figures. They should be cooperative, reliable and trustworthy individuals.

Guidelines for the awarding of Blues and Letters, in particular sporting fields: In some cases, students may achieve to levels, or in sporting fields outside the stated criteria. Such cases will be decided on depending on their individual merits. To maintain a degree of fairness, the level achieved by the students in their sporting area should be equivalent to, or greater than, those stated below.

Athletics Letters: Top Three in Canterbury Final Blues: Top Three in South Island Final Cricket Letters: Canterbury Country Blues: Canterbury Cross Country / Road Racing Letters: Top Ten Canterbury Inter-Secondary Final Blues: Top Three Canterbury Inter-Secondary Final Equestrian Letters: Top Three Placing in Canterbury Secondary Schools’

Equestrian event Blues: First Placing in Canterbury Secondary Schools’

Equestrian event Golf Letters: Top Three Placing in Canterbury Secondary Schools event Blues: First Placing in Canterbury Secondary Schools/

Canterbury Representative Hockey Letters: Canterbury B Blues: Canterbury A Netball Letters: Malvern/Selwyn Seniors Blues: Canterbury Country Rugby Letters: Canterbury Country Blues: South Island Skiing and Snowboarding Letters: Individual—Top Ten placing in Canterbury

Secondary Schools Blues: Individual—Top Three Placing in Canterbury

Secondary Schools’ Swimming Letters: Top three in Canterbury Final Blues: Top three in South Island Final Triathlon / Duathlon Letters: Top Ten Canterbury Inter-Secondary Final Blues: Top Three Canterbury Inter-Secondary Final

The deadline for nominations is Friday 16 October. Nominations for Sporting Colours and Letters should be given in writing to Mrs Armstrong. Forms are available from Mrs Armstrong, the School Website, or the office.

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DELF: Fantastic French!

Another whopping success from our French senior students!

On Saturday 1 August, Thomas Rowlands, Joshua Cook, Lois Freemantle and Harriet Watson went to Christchurch to sit the DELF examinations. The DELF is an evaluation of a student’s proficiency in French, on an international scale. There are six levels ranging from A1 to C2. It is recognised throughout the world by universities, employers and governments and it is universally accepted as evidence of its holder’s proficiency in the French language. It is most certainly a great asset to have on a CV. The examinations lasted most of the day. Students first sat the reading and listening comprehension papers and then completed the writing production, shortly followed by an interview with an examiner for the oral production.

The Year 13 students (Thomas, Lois and Joshua) all sat the level B1 and Harriet (Year 11) sat the level A2. Harriet Watson is the first Year 11 student from Darfield High School to attempt to sit the DELF! We recently received the results from these examinations. All four students were successful! We were already so proud of our students…and then, last week, I received a call from the examination centre to inform us that Lois Freemantle ranked third in the whole Christchurch/Canterbury area. What an outstanding performance!

The official certificates are now on their way and we are looking forward to handing them out in assembly.

Mme Marjorie Juhel

Congratulations Edward Searle!

Due to doing well in Geography, I was given the opportunity by Mr Quinn to enter the International Geography Olympiad (iGeo) Competition.

The application involved me doing a 1000 word essay about urban environment change in New Zealand and Beijing, and which would face the greatest challenges from this change in the future. So I did that with great difficulty: 1000 words was a very difficult word limit to stick to!

There were over 30 entries nationwide.

I am one of ten (I think) to be chosen to go to Wellington on Saturday 31 October for a one-day selection camp. This will involve fieldwork, and other tests. From this, four students will be chosen to be a part of the NZ Geographs team to compete in the 2016 IGEO Olympiad in Beijing.

Teams from up to 40 countries will come together and take part in a range of geographical activities and share their culture with others. The competition involves three elements: a written response test, a multimedia test, and a fieldwork exercise and written test.

We wish Edward all the best!

Around School

Congratulations! You six have won an ‘Around School’ prize. See Mrs Watson on Monday.

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My Town

This term, Mrs Seaward offered the Year 8 students an opportunity to be involved in the My Town competition run by Lincoln University. Each class put forward a team—some classes even had two teams—and we worked hard, along with our Future Scholar mentors from Lincoln University, to prepare our ideas.

During Week Seven, we ran finals and chose three teams to represent us at the Dragons Den style finals at Lincoln University. The following Friday saw all the finalists working hard in the library preparing our display boards, slide shows and oral presentations.

On Friday 11 September, three teams from Darfield went to the My Town competition in Lincoln. It was a competition to show the children's point of view on the communities within Selwyn. Each team had to have an idea that would help the community, and show howthey would do it if they had the winnings, which were the takings from the show. It was competitive and the school teams had worked hard to prepare speeches to put forward their ideas. The ideas ranged from native gardens to helping the elderly, to painting community benches, and many more. Overall, there were thirteen teams but only three could win some money.

The winning team received $2000 and would use the money to go through with their idea; second place received $900 and third also received $900.

Lincoln University ran the event and organised a great evening with drinks and nibbles. The evening ran smoothly, thanks to the future leaders who were there helping. The groups who entered also had assistance from their future leaders in making their presentations.

Our group had the idea of helping the elderly in the Haunui Trust Village. We had made a presentation showing and explaining all our ideas and we were blown away by the feedback we got from the judges. One even said that she would shout us and some elderly folk lunch at her café!

The other Darfield groups both based their ideas around having gardens in and around Darfield. One group had the idea of making a community vegetable garden, along with a timebank for those who used the garden. The third group had the idea of planting native gardens in disused council land to encourage native birds to repopulate the Canterbury plains. They also wanted to include bike trails and picnic areas.

Although none of our teams placed on the night, we all had a lot of fun putting our presentations together and are keen to see if we can put our ideas into action.

We would like to thank our Lincoln University Future Scholars for their help and also Mrs Seaward for organising this opportunity and liaising with the University.

Hayley Murray and Emily White

Everyday Heroes Earlier this term, two Year 8 teams spent a week exploring the theme Everyday Heroes and preparing an entry for the 2015 DigiAwards. The DigiAwards enable children to use digital technologies, allowing them to explore their creative side and provide leadership and communication skills for children.

This year there were 68 entries across five categories. Both Darfield teams entered the Ripple Effect category. The students involved attended an awards night at Burnside High where we were lucky enough to be placed third in our chosen category!

Here is part of the script from the winning entry: Most of you have heroes and are heroes to someone…we aren’t saying you have to save the world or you need a cape and need superpowers—all you need to be is yourself, display courage and self-sacrifice. You could be a champion who worked hard, someone who will free their time for you, love, support and someone who inspires, that is what you have to do to be a hero!

Everyday heroes surround us all the time and are with you in your everyday life. Find out who your hero is, celebrate them and show them they are your hero. #everydayheroes To see the completed entries visit our class website: 8se.weebly.com

Lions’ Fries Day Fries Day Fridays are here again!

Please support this Malvern Lions fundraiser to help pay for our Young Achievers' Big Day Out. The first Cook-Up is on Friday 25 September, so put this date in your diary.

Prices are: Hot Dogs $3; Chips $3; and Drinks $2.

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Terrified, I stood on the precipice; there was no going back now. I ran through the last few moments in my mind. How did I get here? Step one had been putting on the harness. Step two had been lining up.

The sound of silence filled my head.

Time stood still. “You can do it, Mrs Seaward,” I heard. I let go…

Mrs Seaward I can feel my heart beating like a drum. It feels like it’s going to jump of my chest at any moment. I take a look at my surroundings, and see the sun peaking through the leafy green trees. I see the rest of my group, eagerly head up behind me. I risk a glance over the edge of the cliff and see jagged rocks, just waiting for me to fall.

Caitlin Paul

I am face to face with a monster. It is saying, “Beware.” I look around to see an easy route. “Bingo,” I say. My feet take me down the river bed. My body shakes in fear as I prepare to cross. First foot in.

Second foot in. They touch the ice cold mountain water.

Kate Caldwell

The wind rustles my hair as I take a step closer to the cliff that is behind me. Clutching the rope tight, thinking to myself: What if something goes wrong? I look over to the mirror to try to get a quick peek to see how steep it might be. My heart beats faster as I near the edge. It is time…

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Michael and I ran down the hill; we turned on our torch. When we were about half way down the hill, Michael said, “This is creepy.” Michael and I went down to the pond to see if there was someone down there; we were down there walking around, shining the torch across the trees. I was shining my torch over the pond when we saw a creepy white thing. We both screamed and ran…

Roz Doherty

The roar of the engine and the murmur of talking; everyone is feeling disappointed. We are leaving our wonderful home of three days.

I get my camera to take a photo. I look back and see the snow-covered hills, the buildings nestled at the bottom amongst the trees, there the playground and the field, the lake: so many memories in such a short time.

I take a photo, hoping to capture all of it. The bus keeps bumping along the road and I zone out. Faintly I can hear people talking to me and I mutter my reply. Suddenly we are back at school; it’s over.

Zara Woodward I am hanging off the edge of a cliff, terrified; looking down, worrying thoughts enter my mind, “Am I going to survive?” All I am hearing is the roar of the river. All I am being held by is a rope tied to a tree! I see jagged rocks below me, waiting for me to land on them. I am petrified.

My mouth is dry and all I can smell is my own fear. I can feel my heart beating a thousand miles a minute. I try to say, “Stop” but my mouth won’t open. I am so worried. What will happen next?

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Camp Snaps

In the eighth week of Term Three, the Year 8s went on camp to Mt Hutt Retreat. They went in two separate groups—the first classes to go were 8GF, 8HP and 8ES. The second half of the week 8KH and 8SE stayed and even got a sprinkling of snow while they were there! The classes were split into activity groups and rotated around the many different activities.

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Rural Livestock Under 15 Tournament On Sunday 30 August, the Under 15 Rugby team met at school ready to head off to Nelson to participate in the Rural Livestock Under 15 Tournament.

With 23 keen players, the team was hoping to build on the good results it has had it at this tournament in recent years.

We travelled to Nelson via the Lewis Pass, stopping at Culverden and Murchison for a feed and some fresh air.

In Nelson, we stayed at the Tahuna Beach Motor Camp—it was a great place to stay right beside the beach. We played Touch a couple of times and Mr Bell got a terrible pass and a faceful of sand! After breakfast on Monday, our first game was against South Otago and, unfortunately, we lost 36–0 (the score did not reflect how well we played).

Our afternoon game was against Taieri— another close game and we lost 21–7.

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Callum Murdoch had an awesome game!

After tea, some of us went down to the pool room and played some games of pool. Aidan Thistoll really showed us up!

Tuesday was wet and cold–not a good day for rugby. The forwards had to work really hard. John McGlashan College, from Dunedin, were our first opponents.

It was another tricky game and both teams struggled with the weather. The score was 24–5.

In the afternoon, Menzies College, from Southland, stepped up to challenge us but we played very well, considering the

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terrible conditions, and we won 24–5.

With further torrential rain, Day Three saw a literal mud-bath for ground conditions. We played against Mt Hutt College whom we had lost to early in the season but, this time, we really took it to them. Michael Dempsey, who had a very good tournament, played outstanding rugby, scoring three impressive tries, and we won 31–5.

Our last game of the tournament was against Menzies again. We were all run down and not in a good mindset for rugby, so the forwards had to play

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well in order for us to win again.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t do it a second time—they wanted it more.

The score was 22–14.

Sam Inch played outstanding rugby for the first four games, unfortunately injuring his back and unable to play on the last day. Daniel Felipe: what at wee unit (oops, I shouldn’t call him wee!) played so well in every game.

Congratulations to Michael Dempsey and Daniel Felipe on making the Tournament Team. Well done, guys!

Special thanks go to Mr Bell, Mr Mac and Sage Harris for coaching and managing us on tournament. It would not have been possible without you guys!

If you get a chance to go to Tournament next year, which is in Dunedin, just do it!

Mr Bell, Jayden Hill-Inch and Mitchell Hedley Photo album: http://darfield.school.nz/curriculum/sports/

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Grade A Basketball tournament Last week, the DHS Girls’ Senior Basketball team went to Ashburton for the Secondary Schools’ A grade qualifying tournament, where we had five games over three days. We played against some tough teams who usually play several grades above us but, when it came down to it, the girls dug deep and played their best and we had some really good, close games.

We ended up coming seventh out of eight teams in the girls’ category and, although this didn’t put us in the top two that would go to the Nationals later in the year, we learnt so much and improved our skills and knowledge from game to game. Off the court, we had a great time bonding as a team and having a laugh, and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls to spend the tournament with.

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Huge thanks to Sarah Watson who was our manager and made sure that we got to all of our games on time; also to the people who came and supported us over tournament. Last, but certainly not least, thank you to Mr Gough who has been there for all of our games and trainings, almost losing his voice on many occasions. Mr Gough has been such an amazing coach this year and none of this would have been possible without him.

Overall, it was a great tournament that we all really enjoyed and have improved from. I look forward to seeing the girls’ Basketball teams continuing to develop their skills and having more success in the coming years.

Ciara Rayne

Photo album: http://darfield.school.nz/curriculum/sports/

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hockey:Jenny mcdonald cup After easily winning our school division last year, it was decided that in 2015 we'd advance not just one, but two divisions to Division Three of the school Premier League. Even though we placed fifth and didn't necessarily win every single game again, playing at this higher level of hockey has helped us grow and improve much more as a team. When our weekly school competition ended and with tournament nearing, we'd have to prepare for a whole new level of hockey. From 31 August to 4 September in Cromwell there would be a total of 14 teams, from as far away as Auckland, competing, 42 games played and 172 goals scored.

It's half past nine on Sunday 30 August and we have only just managed to shove all our bags and hockey gear for the week into the back of the Transit.

Now ready to go, we begin the five-hour journey to Cromwell, stopping off at Twizel for lunch. Arriving at Cromwell around 3 pm, we have just enough time to get settled into our rooms before we head to the turf at 5 pm for our booked practice hour, to get used to the Cromwell turf and prepare for our first game against St Kevin's College the next afternoon.

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Our first pool game ended with an easy 3–0 to Darfield, so when 10 am on Tuesday morning swung around, we felt ready to take on Cromwell College, who certainly had the home town advantage. Armed with supporters from their school, Cromwell proved to be a strong side and scored from a penalty corner in the closing minutes, levelling the game to draw with us 1–1. This made us more determined to beat our second opponent for the day and last pool game, Logan Park High School. After beating Logan Park 2–0, we were equal top of our pool with Cromwell College, and this guaranteed us a top eight finish.

Our quarter final against the top of Pool A, Dunstan High School, began on Wednesday afternoon and finished after Dunstan scored six goals to Darfield's one, meaning we were now playing off in our semi finals for positions 5th to 8th. Our second to last game of the tournament would be our semi-final against Waitaki Girls’ High School. Waitaki not only gave us a great competitive game which we won 2–0 (with countless defensive penalty corners that our goalkeeper, George Thompson, fantastically defended!), but the girls showed incredible sportsmanship that,

on behalf of the team, I'd like to thank them for. Winning this game meant that we'd have to face Cromwell College again, but this time there would be a result: one of us would place fifth and the other sixth.

In the first half, this time armed with even more supporters, Cromwell managed to sneak two goals past us, so we set out in the second half to at least match that. However, Cromwell also stepped up and allowed us only one ball between the posts to end the game 2–1 to our opposition. With by far the youngest team of the tournament (average age of 14.6), this left us with a hard earned 6th place out of 14 great teams, not to mention Caitlin Frazer was the top scorer of the entire tournament with an impressive eight goals.

Overall, I'd like to thank Jan Feast and Sharon Harding for another fantastic season; Mrs Armstrong for making it possible for us to go on tournament plus Trans(it)porting us everywhere and, last but not least, all the girls in the team for the determination and enthusiasm they brought to every game.

Nicole Frazer

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hockey:coaches cup On Sunday 30 August, The DHS 1st XI Boys’ Hockey team departed for Oamaru to compete in the Coaches Cup Tournament. The support crew for the team included Melissa Jebson—the team mother who cooked us a meal each night; Miss Watherston, who again took up role of manager; and our coach, George Ridgen.

After a quick stop in Ash-vegas for lunch, we arrived at our motel in good time. A quick chat was had before our first game the next day and we all headed off for bed.

Our first match was against Gore High School. A quick start from our strikers saw us with an early lead, going into halftime 3–0 up. Another five in the second half saw us with a convincing win.

Our second game was later in the day, against the hometown side St Kevin’s College. After a shaky start, we eventually came out on top, with a solid 5–1 win.

After our hot/cold session at the Aquatic Centre, we settled in for the night with a comfortable lead at the top of pool B. Our next game was against Papanui High. They made us work for it, and we came out on top, winning 8–1 in poor conditions, with flooding making it very difficult to get the ball moving.

We played Lincoln early on Wednesday, and some confusion resulted in a cheeky Lincoln goal. We put this loss behind us and changed up our structure going into the non-competitive match against Logan Park. Not being used to the positions we were in caused a bit of early confusion, but we changed it around, allowing us to play in a more natural position, which resulted in us winning 5–1. After the day’s play, we kept an eye on the tournament results. We came out on top of pool B comfortably, which saw us meeting Buller in the first semi-final.

We went into the game focused, and most of the game was dominated by us, but Buller was a very loud team, with some good forwards, and this ultimately led to a counter-attack in which they scored. After a very tense last 10 minutes, in which we were deep in their half with them under pressure, the final whistle blew, and Buller came out with the win.

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Photo album: http://darfield.school.nz/curriculum/sports/

the next day against Dunstan High for third and fourth. We started strong, with a couple of early goals, which saw us go to the break with a nice lead. Dunstan came out firing in the second half, scoring an early goal, but we got another one back. Two late goals from Dunstan saw them level up the match with one minute left. The game ended in a draw, with a sudden death format played to decide the game. For this, we lost our goalie and one of our field players.

Dunstan got early possession of the ball and made good use of it.

Coming out in fourth, although it was disappointing, showed us how much we had improved from last year. Everyone gave their all, and this showed with three players being in the top ten for tournament goal scorers.

I would like to thank Melissa Jebson for taking the time to come along and help look after the side. Also Miss Watherston and George Ridgen, for taking up their roles again and being a really big help.

It was much appreciated and hopefully you can do this for next year’s campaign.

I’d also like to thank the lads who came along. There wasn’t anyone I’d rather have along for the Year 13s’ last tournament. The banter was great, and it really made for a great week.

Michael Millar

Left: Michael Ridgen is awarded Most Valuable Player; Jonny Anderson is selected to ref the final between Buller and St Kevin’s College; Both Matt King and Haigh Jebson celebrated their 18th birthdays while away on Tournament

Monday 31 August DHS vs Gore: 8–0 DHS vs St Kevin’s: 4–1 Tuesday 1 September DHS vs Papanui: 8–1 Wednesday 2 September DHS vs Lincoln: 0–1 Logan Park vs DHS: 1–4 Thursday 3 September DHS vs Buller: 0–1 Friday 4 September Dunstan vs DHS: 4–3 18 September 2015

School and Community Notices Term Dates Term 3:

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Monday 20 July–Friday 25 September

Term 4: •

Monday 12 October–Thursday 10 December

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Monday 26 October: Labour Day

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Thursday 12 November: Staff Only Day

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Friday 13 November: Canterbury Anniversary Show Day

Prize Giving Cups and Trophies If you received a prize giving cup or trophy last year in one of the following areas, Cultural, Sports, and Academic, it is now time to return it to Ms Evans.

Please bring it to the office asap.

Second Hand Uniforms Wanted There is a great demand for clean and tidy second hand uniforms as new students are enrolling for next year.

If you have items you would like to sell or donate, please email elaine@darfield.school.nz, or sue@darfield.school. nz with details: sizes, items, girl’s or boy’s, price, and your contact details.

This information will be added to our database and if someone is looking for an item, we will pass on your contact details.

Note: we do not keep second hand uniform at school.

TERM THREE WEEK TEN Sunday 20 September • Leadership Camp (to 21st) Tuesday 22 September • House Meetings: Candidate Speech Wednesday 23 September • Canterbury SS Golf Match Play Champs (to 25th) Thursday 24 September • Supporters’ Evening •

Talent Quest Final, 7.00 pm

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24/7 Lunchtime Event

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Years 9 and 10 Current Events Competition, Period 5

Friday 25 September • Last Day Term Three •

Year 13 Rural College Practical Day

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Year 10 Film Festival

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Lions Fries Day

TERM FOUR WEEK ONE Monday 12 October • First Day Term Four Tuesday 13 October • BOT Meeting, 7.00 pm Wednesday 14 October • NCEA Credit Cards Issued Friday 16 October • Year 13 Practical Day WEEK TWO

The Parent Portal

Tuesday 20 October • PTSA Meeting, 7.45 pm

The Parent Portal is available for parents with Gmail or Windowslive email addresses. The Portal gives access to upto-date information about timetables, attendance, reports and NCEA results.

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To access the Portal, go to parents.darfield.school.nz. You must log in with Gmail or Windowslive email address that has been registered with the school.

Thursday 22 October • Tabloid Sports, 1.00 pm

This does not mean changing your existing email address.

Email correspondence will continue to be sent to your existing address and the Gmail/Windowslive one will be used by you only to access the Portal.

House Meetings: Tabloids

Wednesday 21 October • Year 10 Enterprise Day

Friday 23 October • Newsletter # 11 •

Year 12 Practical Day

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Lions Fries Day

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Volunteer Ambulance Officers for Darfield Station  

Do you have 6 – 12 hours free during the day/night?

Ever thought about becoming an Ambulance Officer?

St John is recruiting for volunteers to join their Darfield team to provide an invaluable service to the community. Being a Volunteer Ambulance Officer is the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment, do rewarding work and a great way to ‘give back’ by contributing to the welfare of your local community. In return for your time St John offers you NZQA recognised training from New Zealand’s leading provider of pre-hospital emergency care.

The role requires the Volunteer to be committed and motivated to respond as part of a skilled professional team.

You will work alongside both paid and volunteer staff and interact with health professionals and people in your community.

“Parenting a Co-operative Family” Are you struggling with family arguments?

Do you want your kids/teenagers to listen to you?

Would you like to know what’s going on with your child and be a part of their life?

Would you like to learn easy and effective skills to build better relationships?

After this Transforming Communication Course you will: - Communicate more effectively with family, friends and colleagues.

- Skilfully respond to unwanted behaviours, including bullying and tantrums.

- Increase your understanding with children and teenagers.

- Increase your children’s ability to resolve their own difficulties and meet their own goals.

- Resolve conflict without resorting to threats or punishment.

- Create and action solutions that truly meet your own outcomes

Prerequisites  A full NZ driver’s license for at least 12 months  Clean drivers and police checks  Computer literacy – as online study is part of our training requirement.

as well as others'.

- Create stronger and warmer relationships.

For expression of interest please go to our website:

Anna Dalzell is a qualified teacher, coach and parent, and is experienced in group and individual work for transformational change.

https://join.stjohn.org.nz (Job code 23779)

Here’s what some of her clients think of her courses:

or to find out more, please contact:

“This course has been just what I needed to push me in the right direction and given me the resources I needed.” – Amie

Jill Hill, Darfield Station Manager Email: jill.hill@stjohn.org.nz Ph. 027 2211178

“I really enjoyed the course, and was really impressed with your skill as a teacher and your time and energy you put into us, thank you Anna.” – Jason “The flow of your emotions and your management of the group was lovely. Your emphasis on the values behind what you taught us was also inspiring.” – Richard

Complete course - two Sundays and three evening sessions only $265

(subsidies may be available)

Sunday 11th Oct 9am – 5.30pm, th

Thursday 15 Oct, Thursday 22

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Oct, Thursday 29 Oct 6.30pm – 9.30pm,

Sunday 1st Nov 9am – 5.30pm Held at Darfield High School

Questions? Contact Anna - 0800 2CHANGE

Parents and Teens

OR Enrol now by Email - anna@change.net.nz - Places are limited

RESTRICTED DRIVERS’ TEST

Action Indoor Sports Hornby

»» Short on time? »» Need prep help for smaller points that can often fail new drivers?

Well known, local mum available until February 16 to give you the skills and confidence you need to pass.

I have taken three teens in the last eight months through Riccarton and Ashburton tests with 100% pass rate.

Please phone or text Michelle on 027 226 0118 for more information

Action Basketball Summer League  13, 15, 17 and under grades available

Blazers!

Does your student have their blazer still? Please ask them as there are a large number of unclaimed and un-named blazers in the lost property room.

 Electronic scoreboards  Full size wooden sprung court with glass backboards  5aside full court basketball

Starts Friday 16th October Register today by email phone or website.

Don’t miss out on the Action Indoor Sports Summer Basketball league.

Term 4 2015 – Term 1 2016

Please contact Karen Armstrong, ka@darfield.school.nz P: 03 342 6800

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Contact Between Home and School We have found that up-to-date information is vital in case of an emergency but also for general day to day contact. Have you changed your address recently? Changed cell phones?

Place of work? Or would you like to update/change the emergency contact for your student? Also the second parent address for reports being sent.

If any of the above changes apply, please advise Jill, Student Administrator, by: phoning 318 8411/ext 3; emailing jill@darfield.school.nz or write it down and ask your student to deliver it to the Student Office

Remember: If your student is not at school, or arrives late, please contact the school to explain

School Uniforms Darfield High School uniform items are available from The Warehouse Rolleston and the Uniform Shop here at school.

Uniform Shop at Darfield High School Orders at Darfield High School are taken by appointment only, so contact Sue to arrange this. It is preferable parents refrain from coming to reception for uniform items from 8–9.30 am as this is a very busy time.

If you have second hand uniform for sale and would like it to be added to the database, please email sue@ darfield.school.nz.

DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES FILM PRODUCTION

2 – 4 OCTOBER 3 DAYS | $195

WEB DESIGN

7 – 8 OCTOBER 2 DAYS | $130

28 – 30 SEPT – 1 OCT 4 DAYS | $260 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICE $195!

3D MODELLING & ANIMATION

5 – 6 OCTOBER 2 DAYS | $130

GRAPHIC DESIGN

WWW.YOOBEE. AC.NZ Level 2, Otakaro Building, University of Canterbury Dovedale Avenue, Churstchurch 0800 66 55 44

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Malvern Community Bus Do you need a ride somewhere, into Darfield or into Christchurch?

Talk to us—the Malvern Community Vehicle Trust.

We have a van for larger groups and a car for the one’s or two’s needing transport.

A low fee will be charged to cover running costs.

Please phone Kathy Stirrup: 3187077

SHEFFIELD TENNIS CLUB We’re gearing up for another great tennis season at the Sheffield Tennis Club.

Thursday Tennis Skills

Saturday Tennis

Our hugely popular tennis skills sessions will begin after school at the Sheffield Tennis Club on the first Thursday of Term Four (15th October).

Please register your interest in playing Saturday tennis with Debs Abraham - 318 3200 or 021 510 406.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Courtenay A & P Association Competition to design the front cover of our Catalogue

RAKAIA

The competition is open to anyone aged 18 years & under who lives in the Courtenay A & P District*.

The prize is a great day out for you & your friends or family - the winner will receive the following, to be used at the Show:  4 gate passes,  10 rides on Sturgeons Amusements,  $20 voucher for the Kebab caravan and  Vouchers for 20 ice-creams from the One Scoop or Two ice-cream van.

Requirements:

MULTI SPORT EVENT 10TH OCTOBER 2015

Design the front cover of our catalogue.

The Cover is portrait, size A5. The design must be black - no colour with a white background and include the following wording. Designs may be submitted on A4 size, but must be clear and readable when reduced to A5. Clear lettering and the use of artwork will be considered, together with the overall effect and originality. Entries can be electronic or on paper.

The 140th Courtenay A & P Show To be held at Kirwee on Saturday, November 21st 2015 Catalogue of Entries Theme: “Lifestyle Blocks and Boutique Businesses” Price $6 The designs will be judged by the President, Vice President & Junior Vice President, and their decision is final. Entry is free and entries must be received on or before October 19th 2015 and must be either emailed to: secretary@courtenayshow.org.nz or posted to: The Secretary, Courtenay A & P Association, P O Box 36, Kirwee 7543.

Please include your name, school, and email or phone number with your entry. Do not fold posted entries. Maximum 2 entries per person. If you enter by mail and would like your entry returned, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. A condition of entering is that the winner gives the rights to their work to the Association. *The Courtenay A & P District is between the Rakaia and Waimakariri Rivers, and west of the Main South, Dawsons and Chattertons Roads.

DUATHLON, RUNNING & ‘FILLIES’ ONLY BIKE EVENTS

www.thesalmonrun.nz

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Hororata Community Trust Community Fund Nomination The Hororata Highland Games would not be possible without the hard work of its many volunteers. This year the Hororata Community Trust and Games committee will again acknowledge the hard work these volunteers put in by setting aside a $4000.00 pot of money to be shared between four community groups. This is open to all groups in the Hororata Community Trust area; this includes Coalgate, Whitecliffs, Glentunnel, Windwhistle, Lake Coleridge and Hororata. You need to nominate your community group by completing this form and emailing to cindy@hororata.org.nz or posting to P.O. Box 85 Hororata 7544, by Wednesday 30th of September 2015.

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Four groups will be drawn randomly from those nominated, under Police supervision.

People who volunteer pre, on the day or post event will get to vote for one of the community groups.

Volunteers will be able to vote via an online system which will ensure everyone has access to vote.

The $4000.00 will then be split between the groups based on the percentage of votes they receive from the volunteers.

The only condition to receive the funds is that each group must provide at least 10 volunteers to help at some point during the setup, pack down or on event day. Volunteers will sign in and will note which group they are representing, the 10 volunteers do not have to be there all at once.

The successful groups are required to report on how the funds are used so that this can be published in the Community Newsletter; this report is required no later than the 31st of January 2016.

Nomination Form: I ______________________ nominate the below community group for the Hororata Community Trust Community fund. I confirm that the nominated group understands the details listed above and the conditions for receiving the funds if the group is selected.

Group Name

Area(s) of Operation

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Sign by nominator:

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Date:

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DARFIELD’S

GOT

Thursday 24 September 7.00 pm Entry Gold Coin Donation

Host: Josh Cook Judging Panel: 24/7 Team

FEATURING

Performance by Darfield High School Staff Address: 7 McLaughlins Road

PO Box 5

Email: admin@darfield.school.nz

Darfield 7541

Web: darfield.school.nz

New Zealand

Phone: +64 3 318 8411 Fax: +64 3 318 8543