Darfield High School 21 November Newsletter

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Celebrating Ten Years Page 4

Highland Games Page 7

Tabloid Sports Day Page 9

New Caledonia Exchange Page 12

Equestrian Success Page 13

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MONDAY 21 NOVEMBER | 2016

Welcome to New Staff

Board of Trustees 2016 has flown by and the Board of Trustees have been busy behind the scenes and preparing for an exciting 2017.

2017 will see the introduction of the Community of Learning (CoL). This is an exciting opportunity to bring all our local schools together to work collaboratively to improve the achievements of all the students in our community. We have been working on the achievement challenges and bringing in to them aspects that are unique to our community. The possibilities are fantastic for our students and we are excited to see this implemented.

The other big change for Darfield is our new classroom build that will begin some time in the next few months. We have already had some delays to the schedule as we work through the process with the Ministry, and we hope to have the building started by the end of the year. We start with four new classrooms on the field by H Block and, once these are completed, some jiggling of classes will see some students move in to the new classrooms, when we move the prefabs that are E Block, and then a new block will be built where the prefabs are. The final stage is the upgrade of the permanent part of E Block. At the last Board meeting, it was estimated to take between 12 and 18 months to complete all stages.

BYOD begins in 2017 for all Years 7–9 students; our recent parent information

evening had low attendance, showing that the school community is getting used to the idea. We have been digital to some extent over the last four years, so this change has been coming. As a Board, we have worked hard to ensure we are ready—as ready as we can be in the changing world of technology.

We have tested our policy, improved our infrastructure, investigated safety concerns, and implemented the findings. The end result is we are good to go. The biggest challenge is always the balance between students using their devices in and out of the classroom. We can turn off the wifi in break times but, with devices now supported with data bundles, we can do only so much. The Board hopes that parents will support our efforts to ensure BYOD is used as intended, ie “the right tool at the right time”, the “right time” being in class time when appropriate and, if we strive to encourage our students to take a break from technology at break times, that they will do that.

As 2016 draws to a close, I marvel at the achievements of our students at all year levels and pause to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our senior students who are now in the midst of exams. This group of students have been fantastic role models for our school and our students, and we wish them every success as they prepare for the challenges that lie ahead.

Sue Robinson, Chair

Around School

Cooking Spaghetti Bolognese.

Congratulations, you have won an Around School prize. See Mrs Watson in the school office.

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Barbara Ellena I was born in Darfield and my parents moved us away shortly after, so it seems right, after all these years, to be teaching here.

My husband and I have bought a house in Rolleston. We have two daughters that are both working in Christchurch.

I have been teaching Mathematics at Roncalli College in Timaru for the last ten years and, before that, at Mackenzie College in Fairlie. It will be good to be teaching in a Years 7 to 13 rural school again. I arrived just in time for the Tabloid Sports—a lot of fun!

I enjoy watching most sports, especially basketball. The trip will be a lot shorter to attend Canterbury Rams games and to jump on a plane to get to some of the NZ Breakers games in Auckland.

Christine Hamilton Having been raised and educated in a rural community, I am delighted to be working at Darfield High School. I am passionate about digital technologies in New Zealand and believe students need opportunities to develop knowledge and skills so they are able to respond to the many changes in our society. I strongly believe education is vital to the success of our young students and aim to motivate students to find their strengths and abilities. I believe I have an important role to provide a positive learning environment that satisfies the individual needs of all students. I look forward to getting to know you and your children.

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These students receive a certificate and a $10 voucher

AL’S AWAR NCIP DS PRI

Henry Pearce

Zane Benbow

Rozlyn Doherty Jessica Galletly Jamie Walker

Georgia Walker Caitlin Gibb

Paige Hunter

Ella Roessink

Mequa Strowger Monique Weber Ethan Spence

Fenton Dawson Johnny Millar

Jessica Henderson Mania Davies

Jessica Townsend Sophie Dance

Sharla Brightwell Emma Wason

Flynn Bell-Taylor Josh Rod

Jackson Hill

Aleisha Knowles Ben Sharp

Jenny Walter

Saskia Jansen

Blake Hubbard Olivia Burgess

Regan Bell-Taylor Scott McKay

Jesse Sutherland Caitlin Hool

Matthew Cooper

Cameron Murdoch Hayley Murray

Charlotte Boyd Grace Moana Emily White

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Principal’s Comments Communication The annual school magazine is a souvenir of a year. For students and staff it becomes a record of some of the many people and events that shaped the year. The magazine is also an historical document: when somebody updates the school history in the years ahead they will find it a key source of information on what and when things happened. Thank you to the contributors but, in particular, the team of support staff who have put it all together this year—Sheryl, Elaine, Bob and Jane.

This is our first newsletter for six weeks following our decision to cancel our last newsletter. We made this decision to enable the team that put the annual school magazine together to have the time they needed to do this big job. This year, we had shorter timelines with the magazine and wanted to make sure this was completed to enable students to take it on their last day.

This may have meant that you received a larger number of emails than usual from the school.

During the recent quake and weather (snow) emergencies, the school website became overloaded and so was not able to be updated or checked easily. The company that hosts the website has been looking at solutions to enable it to be easily accessed at all times. Although we were able to send out communications via email and text, the school website is the first place most people check for updates and so it is important it can be quickly accessed.

invited to attend these events. A number of processes need to take place in order to put on each Prize Giving. These include determining places in subject classes, interviewing for scholarships, contacting prize donors, engraving trophies, rehearsing for musical items and setting up the venue.

Thank you to all of those involved in enabling us to celebrate some of the many student successes for 2016. This year at Senior Prize Giving, we will be presenting over $60,000 of tertiary scholarships, as well as, recognising over $50,000 of scholarships presented to our students by the Universities.

This year one of the goals of the PTSA has been to provide opportunities for parents to learn from experts some ways to support and keep safe their adolescent children. In the last six months, this has included supporting presentations by David Reilly (reading), Brainwave Trust (brain development), John Parsons (online safety), and Mike King (mental health). The PTSA committee needs your support to keep these initiatives happening. They would be keen to have some new people involved on the committee to keep their positive momentum rolling on.

Contact Nikki at nikkidarrenking@xtra.co.nz.

Events Following a weather postponement, the Tabloids took place on the last school day for the seniors this year. The weather was perfect and the event provided a good way for the whole school to get together to round off the House competitions for the year. Thank you to Mr Adams and his team of helpers for organising the event.

Prize Giving time is fast approaching for both seniors and juniors. Parents are warmly

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Celebrating Ten Years of Friendship In October every year, Darfield High School hosts a group of students from Kagoshima Junshin Girls’ High School. The students and accompanying teachers visit Darfield for approximately ten days, and stay with local host families. Their programme includes spending time at school in classes with local students, as well as going on outings to places such as Akaroa, Christchurch, and Rubicon Valley Farm. A particular highlight is always the excellent informative cultural performances they give to Darfield High School students. This year we learnt about ninjas, pop fashion, Japanese primary schools, and funny animated characters.

to the relationship continuing to grow and develop in the coming years, and thank all of our host families and the local community who help us to host this wonderful group.

This year marks an important milestone in the relationship as it is the tenth year Kagoshima Junshin Girls’ High School has visited Darfield.

In commemoration, a Japanese cherry tree has been planted outside the Darfield High School international office. We look forward

Why I Love Being at School in New Zealand: Akane Yamakawa This is my first challenge. I’ve never been to any other country. So this is my first time overseas. Everything is like a new world.

I love star gazing! The reason why I came New Zealand is to see the beautiful stars. My father taught me about star gazing when I was a child. This is my treasure, memories with him.

Lake Tekapo has the most beautiful stars in the world. I went there on a school trip for International students. My dream came true.

I could not see the dark starry sky because it was close to the full moon. But I enjoyed the beautiful moon and stars.

I love nature in New Zealand. I feel like I'm standing on top of the Earth when I spend

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time in New Zealand. The sky that has spread near to the horizon gives me that impression. We can see the wonderful starry sky every clear night and also falling stars. The stars, the moon and the sun shine very brightly compared to Japan. I am really surprised at that!

I can see a lot of sheep, deer and cow on the way to the school bus stop. I like animals so I greet them every day! They are my friends.

I’m happy to be here! My day in New Zealand is really exciting and I have so much fun. School life is also awesome. I am enjoying my New Zealand life!

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DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL year 10 PREFECTS 2016

bridget freer

michelle bruce

Jack chillingworth

Jemma Dalley

kate morris

Aleisha knowles

alex mcgregor

ben millar

riley neal

zoe spinks

abby thornley

georgia allison

kilita fouchee

cameron hendriks

sarah kellock

saskia kremers

eboni lawrence

kieran mckay

penny mitchell

jackson proud

maddie Beardsmore

hanako wilson

abigail tuhill

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Year 7 Social Studies: Sustainable Wearable Arts This term, the Year 7 classes were mixed into three different classes for Social Studies, based on 'Caring for Our Environment'. We got to choose from Sustainable Wearable Arts, I’ve Got Worms—Worm Farms, and Pest Control.

In Sustainable Wearable Arts, we are making an outfit for one person to wear and at the end of making it we will be doing a miniature fashion show. To start off we learned about reduce, reuse, recycle and sustainability, then made an accessory for school eg, pencil holders. We got put into groups and then started planning all our ideas for our clothing we want to design. It must include the idea of reduce, reuse and recycle.

Just recently, we went to Creative Junk to get things for our costumes. For half of the day the teachers split us into two groups and half of the class did the newspaper challenge with a little catwalk at the end to show off our newspaper creation. We have now started to create our designs. We are looking forward to sharing them with the rest of the Year 7s at the end of the year.

Kate Curle

Rugby

I have been playing rugby since I was in an Under 6 team, so that's eight years. And over the years, I have not been hurt, so girls really can play rugby. Yes—you will come back with some bruises. I'm happy to come back with bruises because that shows you have tried your hardest and you haven't let anyone down.

I have enjoyed playing over the years but getting the opportunity to play in a all-girls side was awesome because I have always played with boys. Most of the girls drop out at the start of a tackle but all girls can play. To be honest, girls are better at my age because we use our brains and our eyes.

The team I play for is the Forward Foundation and they are an organisation that help girls that play sports that are 'more boys' sports.

They get the girls from schools in Canterbury that can't get a school team and they bring them all together to make a team. This year the Forward Foundation team got second overall; we lost to Girls High. I also was lucky enough to get nominated and accepted to play for the Canterbury Secondary Schools Development Team and I'm looking to playing in a woman's team next season.

I encourage girls to play rugby as rugby is way better than netball or any other sport.

Paige Hunter

A Peek into the Technology Food Room: Year 7s Making Spaghetti Bolognese

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Hororata Highland Games Year 8 students were excited to have Kirsten Hellier (NZ javelin thrower and also coached Valerie Adams), Pat Hellier (Highland Games Champion), and Harry Millar visit the school, spending time with them and coaching them on competitive activities held at the Highland Games.

Five Darfield teams were entered and had a fun and eventful time and were pretty happy to win prizes. Below, students share their day:

We started with the Farmers Walk, versing three other teams from Darfield High. Reuben ran the fastest out of our team, but one of the teams beat our score by a couple of seconds.

Then we moved on to the Stone Put, which we came out one of the top throwers. After that, we had the Caber Toss. We had to throw the tallest and heaviest caber and Joseph got the furthest. We finished everything at ten o’clock and got a free ice-cream voucher. There was a bit of a wait till 12.30 for prizegiving, so we went off and got our free ice-cream. Delicious double chocolate for us all.

We then split up and did our own things.

There was Scottish dancing to watch and the famous Olympic athlete, Jack O’Gill, competing in the heavyweight games. We came back at 12.30 for the awards and we came sixth place out of seventeen teams.

Everyone won free T-shirts saying “We make more noise than bagpipes!”

Darfield High School entered five teams this year into the Highland Games. The week before the Highland Games, we had a practice at lunchtime and one of the people that took us was last year's Highland Games winner for the shot put and Kbar toss. We learned how to throw the shotput properly and how to keep our arms straight in the Farmers Walk.We also learned how to do the Caber Toss. I did it last year, so I found it helped this year.

At the prize giving all the Darfield High teams came in the top 10. The Year 8 team came second and my team with Jonty Kupe, Oliver Blackburn, and Hamish Thornely came in first. We won $50 each for Deep South Icecream and $1500 for the school. There was also medals for individual placings. I got 3rd, Jeremy Bourhill came 2nd, and Jonty Kupe came 1st overall. The teams had so much fun doing the event and I hope more teams come next year.

At the games we all met with Miss Hobson.

We waited for our teams to be called out then we had to start with the Farmers Walk. Our team did really well and we all enjoyed doing it. Next was the shot put and my whole team gave their best shot at it. Last was the Caber Toss—it was very close at this stage between us and the Year 8 team for First. After the Caber Toss we were finished and waiting for the judges decisions.

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We thoroughly enjoyed the Highland Games and encourage others to give it a go next year.

Carwyn Chaffey and Joseph Collier (Year 8 Junior Warriors Team)

Thank you to Miss Hobson for coming and organising it for us.

Tom Freeman

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Battle o f the Houses—

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Tabloid Sports Day!

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The Lions Christchurch School's Music Festival On Thursday 27 October, six students from the high school along with six from the primary school, travelled in to Horncastle Arena to take part in a massed choir of roughly 1000 students from lots of other schools around Christchurch.

Having spent lots of Monday lunchtimes in Mrs Galletly's Homeroom practicing the ten songs we had to learn for the performance, all the hard work paid off at the two rehearsals we had before the night of the actual concert.

The two rehearsals were lots of help because the conductors taught us how to transition up to the high notes in 'Bare Necessities' and how to pronounce all the maori words in 'Tihore Mai'.

Overall, the choir was a great experience— where else do you get the opportunity to sing with a full orchestra!? Huge thanks go to Mrs Galletly—we couldn't have done it without your help and enthusiasm.

Niamh Guy The Years 7 and 8 choir was a non-compulsory group for students who wanted to sing some songs. The group met for practises every Monday when Mrs Galletly taught us the songs that we had to sing for the Christchurch Lions Music Festival. We had lots of songs by various musician relating to the theme, All Creatures Great and Small. My personal favourite was the final song, The Circle of Life, by Elton John. Some others were, Windy Nights, The Bare Necessities, ‘You’ll Be In My Heart’, and ‘Octopus’s Garden’.

On the day of the Festival, we went to the Horncastle Arena and had a full run-through

Year 13 Biology Trip of the massed choirs songs. Once we had finished, we drove back to Darfield and went home. Later that evening we were back at the arena. The night included performances from the concert band, senior choir, junior choir, and of course, the massed choir, which, for some of the songs, was accompanied by a full orchestra. It was great to see all of our hard work pay off for such an appreciative audience.

The Year 13 Biology class spent an afternoon at Orana Park as part of their Human Evolution topic. While there, they were able to see skulls of primates and extinct humans, as well as some living examples of primates such as the gorillas, gibbons and lemurs.

On behalf of the choir, I would like to sincerely thank Mrs Galletly for all of her hard work and patience.

Oscar Gosling, Year 7

Music Exams Congratulations to:

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Leigh Walters who passed Grade 7 exam for Violin

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Ellen Walters who passed Grade 7 for Clarinet

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Emma Kellock who passed Grade 4 for Viola

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More Awards for Tī Kōuka Designs Being a part of the Young Enterprise Scheme this year as Tī Kōuka Designs we have had a very successful year. From attending the first E-day we both knew that we wanted to do this and create a product that people in the Selwyn community could use. After many different ideas on what we should be making which was sustainable and innovative we created fire starters made from cabbage tree leaved and used tea bags.

We competed in the Regional Dragon’s Den Competition in Christchurch which was successful and we won the Excellence Award for Marketing, this gave us the boost we need and we continued to dig deep and began the production stages as well as have a product launch where notary Selwyn council members join us in celebrating our new product. After a hard year of producing the product and maintain the business we

aimed to take out the Regional Sustainability Award, we successfully did this by winning the Excellence Award for sustainability in the Canterbury region.

Overall, the whole experience has given both of us a new look on how to run a business and how to keep everything up to date as well as the experience has be incredible for the both of us.

We both would like to thank Mrs Hoy as she has helped us with everything she could and we would not have been able to do it without her, all of the teachers who were behind us and helped us throughout the year and finally the Young Enterprise Scheme for giving us the opportunity for being a part of this year’s competition.

Olivia McEwan and Fern Stuart, Tī Kōuka Designs

PE and Outdoor Ed News

The Year 12 PE Class (above) headed to McLean's Island where, as part of their Physical Education Risk Management unit, they had to do a risk management ride and then a race around the Corringa Track for 2.4 credits.

During September, the Year 12 Outdoor Ed class headed up to Murchison to learn canoeing skills. The good weather on the first day allowed them to get used to the canoe paddling them, however, the next day brought heavy rain and the river flooded,

causing many to capsize and they had fun chasing after canoes and oars. The last day was spent on Lake Rotoroa (above) just cruising around and enjoying the scenery.

It's that time of the year again when senior students finish classes and are on study leave while attending their NCEA exams.

Even with the 7.8 earthquake earlier this week, and tiredness all round, all students showed up the next morning prepared to take part in their Economics exam. Well done and all the best for good marks.

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Visit from our New Caledonian Friends!

We have just recently received a group of 16 students and three teachers from our sister school in New Caledonia.

Our sister school is called College de Ouégoa. It is a small public school in the far north province of New Caledonia, a French speaking island in the Pacific. They have 130 students from Years 7 to 10. In 2013, Darfield High School and College de Ouegoa started working together and developed an exchange programme for junior students.

This programme is set up so that schools take turn visiting each other’s on alternate years. We hope that this will develop better understanding of other cultures and build long term friendships between students of both schools.

During their stay in Darfield, our New Caledonian visitors were warmly welcomed by their buddies’ families and experienced the Kiwi way of life: they attended school with their buddies, visited the Canterbury Museum and the Antarctic Centre, visited a sheep farm, went on a jet boat ride, climb rocks at Castle Hill…they even got to play in the snow, a

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very memorable experience as most of these students had never touched snow! All in all, a very intense five days here at Darfield. They are now back home and looking forward for their Kiwi friends visiting them in November next year!

The New Caledonian exchange gives an opportunity to Years 9 and 10 students studying French at DHS to immerse themselves in the French language and to discover a new culture. New Caledonia is a close neighbour to New Zealand but it is a French territory and a very interesting mix of Kanake and French culture. The New Caledonian exchange aims to not only develop language skills but also raise awareness of the relevance of the French language in the Pacific.

Mme Juhel will be recruiting for the New Caledonian exchange in Term 1 next year so, if you are keen to take part in the trip planned for November 2017, keep an eye on the notices or contact Mme Juhel at mj@darfield.school.nz

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Science Fair

Equestrian News

This year, I competed in the Canterbury Westland Schools’ Science and Technology Fair. My project, Pill by Mouth?, looked at why medicinal drugs that have to be injected cannot be taken as pills or syrups. To test this, I used jelly shapes, meat tenderiser and water.

Canterbury Cup Congratulations to Grace Manera, Sophie Townsend and ex-student, Maddi Thompson, who all did exceptionally well at the Canterbury Show recently.

Maddi Thompson (right) won the Canterbury Cup, Lady Rider and Renown Cup on Shades of Grey.

Grace Manera (below right) won First Pony Around the Ring, Champion Pony Hunter, 4th and 5th in the Canterbury Cup, and 5th in the Grand Prix.

Sophie Townsend won the Ballantynes Canterbury Cup Open Pony Hunter for the second year running, but it was the fourth time for her pony, Tallyho Neptune.

FEI Children's International Classics Final

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The event was held on Saturday 10 September at the Ara Institute of Canterbury. I had to stay with my project during judging to talk to many different people about my project. I won the Hands on at Otago prize. This included a Canon camera and a scholarship to the Hands on at Otago Course in January. Overall, it was a great learning experience, I had a lot of fun, and I can’t wait to enter again next year.

Natasha Young (below)

Sophie Townsend has been selected to represent New Zealand at the above competition in Mexico in January. This is the first time in many years NZ has qualified for this event. Back in April, she attended the qualifying round in Masterton and has had to wait until all other participating countries held their events for results to be released.

All competitors in every country were set the same course, with the same jumps with heights of 1.20–1.30 m.

Sophie has been riding since she was five and is really pleased with her pony, Tallyho Neptune and both are having a great season, currently leading the mini prix series. She is looking forward to the opportunity to ride for New Zealand and her ultimate goal is to one day ride in the Olympic Cup. Sophie will be accompanied by her mother, Maria, and will be hosted in Guadalajara, Mexico, for a week at the end of January. We wish her all the best!

Chalk It Up!

We now have a new large chalkboard on the outer wall of the library facing the Quad. This is for positive messages and events to be shared with the school by the seniors.

Congratulations Congratulations to Ex Student, Bobby Lee Ross, who has won a US Rugby scholarship.

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A shadow He slinks by Fur of night Eyes of light A flick of his tail Silent pawsteps still A silhouette on the window sill Passing between worlds Eerie and mundane Magic, bewitchment, Sorcery, witchcraft Superior senses Fading sounds Faint senses Distant sights Whiskers, feeling In the black of night Yet merely a shadow, disappearing from sight Sophie Tiede

Year 7 Poetry Year 7 Poetry Year 7 Poetry Year 7 Poetry Nearly Bald I’m nearly bald.

I live with a grot.

I used to be beautiful.

But now I’m not.

On the walls there are posters.

Of my great shows.

You know I’m the greatest.

It’s the the old bat that blows, blows and blows.

I’m as graceful as a monkey.

I used to prance about.

I’m as light as a feather.

But now I’m old and stout.

My clothes are exotic.

I only get the best.

My clothes are so colourful.

So I’ll show you the rest.

Isabella

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Lady I want to tell you a story of an old lady, Her face as round as a rink. her weak little chin is just a hump, Sharp pointy nose looks just like a ski jump.

Her hair done up in tight pink pigtails, her ears flapping around like a loose sail.

With two great big saucers for eyes, one look at her face everyone cries. short stubby fingers just looking to claw, on fat arms as wide as the floor.

Her dark cave of a mouth just ready to call, in the middle of a head like a football.

Her eyeshadow smeared over her eyes, justLike a disguise.

Frilly light blue clothes, on a chubby ball of snow.

Purple hat on my head, For all the fortunes that I’ve read.

Annabelle Serra

Morph

​I adapt

I eat

I control I am a shapeshifter I will gain your trust then I Will take You And everything that you hold dear You Will not escape I will change to all that you desire I will make you love me You shall be my friend Then I will turn on you and eat your Soul I want you, NO i need you I will control you and this world I will lock you away And consume you.

Jack Gillians

Year 7 Poetry Year 7 Poetry Year 7 Poetry Year 7 Poetry

WHO Am I? To different worlds so confusing I can talk in this world but not over there What is she doing?

She’s heading for trouble Not my fault

I’m a big black shadow walkless in the fog I can disappear straight away my friend is a stacker according to her where have you goon, come back please

The little door has come alight Bursting with colour what do i do not my fault

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Year 8s Discuss the Trump/Clinton Election Teams of four from 8KH chose topics from the Election and give their point of view: "Make America grate again" "I will be a cheerleader for America" Interviewer: Good evening and welcome to Sky News, today we are going to discuss to the USA Presidential Election. So we welcome here Hillary, Trump and Melania. are going to look at some of Donald’s statements he has made. The ones we want to look at are: "Make America grate again" and "I will be a cheerleader for America". We chose these topics because we want to take them in consideration and see what you mean by them, and if you will follow them up. So Trump; how are you going to make America grate again?

Trump: There are too many people buying cheese already grated from a packet in America’s food stores. This is a disgrace and has to be stopped. So that’s why I say make America grate again. It will be grate. I will be selling cheese graters, grater than great, to all Americans but not the Mexicans, because I

Prosecute Hillary Clinton for her use of a private e-mail server while serving as secretary of state.

Build a wall along the southern border that's taller than the arenas where Trump holds his rallies, taller than any ladder and one foot taller than the Great Wall of China. This 'artistically beautiful' wall will be constructed out of hardened concrete, rebar and steel, and it will be "the greatest wall that you've ever seen"—so great that the nation will likely one day name it "The Trump Wall."

Make Mexico pay for the wall. If Mexico refuses, then the United States will impound all remittance payments taken from the wages of illegal immigrants, cut foreign aid, institute tariffs, cancel visas for Mexican business leaders and diplomats, and increase fees for visas, border-crossing cards and port use. (Funny)

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hate them. But that's not all; you all get a $12 cheese grater, yes, a $12 cheese grater, and every Mexican is paying for it! We gotta stop those taco lovers from stealing all our cheese graters, and leaving us with already grated cheese!

Melania: Thank you Heather, I believe in Trump and everything he does. He is a role model, and will make America grate again.

There are also many values Trump wants to teach kids of America today; respect, believing that you can, and voting for Trump.

Interviewer: Well that’s great isn’t it? Now Trump, how confident do you feel about winning this election?

Interviewer: Thank you for your time. Now it is time for Hillary to express her thoughts on Donald Trump.

Trump: I am very confident in winning this election, I mean look at me.

Hillary: He is stupid, dumb and should be prosecuted, who do you think you are Trump?

Why are there so many Americans voting for him? All I am going to say is… you are going to be doing so much work for him with your cheese graters.

Interviewer: Is there anything you are going to do to make America feel like they should vote for you?

Trump: I will be a cheerleader for America.

I will get my pom-poms, and cheer skirt and cheer for America. I will make sure those Mexicans will be jealous of me, my cheerleading squad, and my cheese graters.

Interviewer: Well thank you both Hillary, Trump, and Melania. That’s all we have time for tonight guys. Tomorrow we will cover the subject of who people are going to vote for.

Thank you for watching and goodnight.

Interviewer: Wow thank you Trump, now onto Melania.

Will as Randy: Hello and welcome to the third debate of the 2647. My name is Randy Rainbow and, today we have our two candidates here, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Firstly today, we’ll begin talking about Donald Trump's election promises.

Okay Donald Trump what are your election promises.

Jack as Trump: My first promise is to build a wall between the USA and Mexico and make Mexico pay for the wall and my second promise is to prosecute Hillary Clinton once I win the election. She is definitely doing something illegal on her private email servers.

Angelo as Hillary Clinton: Well I may have done horrific things in the past, but I certainly do not deserve to be prosecuted. And where does he get this “building a wall between Mexico and America?” I think he's lost his mind. If he builds a wall between Mexico and America, where will he gets his tacos—

taco bell? More importantly, what type of reputation will Donald Trump be putting on America? If he builds a wall, then America will no longer be “The country of freedom". It will be “The country with an idiot running it!” If he becomes president.

Trump: Okay so let me continue before I was rudely interrupted by this woman, I am going to build the wall with solid stone and brick and make it the biggest wall everyone's ever seen, even China is going to be jealous.

Secondly, people are probably thinking how are you going to prosecute Hillary Clinton, I’ll get the FBI to investigate her and punish her for all of the illegal things she has done in her life. Hopefully she will even go to prison.

Clinton: Do you see what he is trying to do to me? Ignoring me? So rude. And he is going to do this to all of you. Now think to yourselves.

Do you want a leader who does not listen? Or a leader who listens and takes your ideas into consideration? Make the right choice!

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Malvern Responsible Winning Campers Business Award 2016 Silver Award for Darfield High School Recently, we were awarded this because of our efforts towards sustainability in the school. We have a good recycling culture embedded in the school and are making a conscious effort to reduce energy use, recently completing an upgrade of control systems for the radiator heating system. A change to LED lighting is also in process, as these lights draw only about 4% of the energy of incandescent bulbs.

Lincoln Envirotown is currently working with Selwyn District Council and other groups to create the Selwyn Responsible Business Network. Their aim is to provide resources, advice and a method of communication between businesses to improve and develop environmental and social credentials in the Selwyn Community.

Year 8 teachers have just given out vouchers for the top male and female camper on each camp. They were the students who showed a strong sense of community, were inclusive and gave everything a go. Camp one was Jake Searle and Izzy Kennedy and Camp 2 was Mitchell Calcott and Maia Adams. Well done!

Year 13 Mufti Guidelines

Key considerations:

Appropriate mufti is:

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Clean, tidy and in good condition

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Modest (ie all clothing should cover from shoulder to mid-thigh – no midriff showing)

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Boys should be clean shaven

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Jewellery (no visible piercings, except in ears) and make-up should not be excessive

The desire for a high standard of dress through providing guidelines for an appropriate standard of dress

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Year 13 demonstrating leadership in action and appearance

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Allowing some choice in recognition of senior role in school

The normal day wear for Year 13 students is either school uniform or very tidy mufti.

Year 13 students are the student leaders in the school and their standard of dress should be equivalent to the formality of the normal school uniform. It is expected that students who represent the school at formal events will wear a school blazer or a formal black blazer.

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Very Tidy Mufti: •

Shorts or trousers with zip fly

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Skirts or dresses

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Collared shirt or blouse

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Appropriate to situations (eg, for health and safety reasons, covered footwear is to be worn in Science Labs, Food and Nutrition Room, and Design Technology Rooms) Any words, logos or images must be appropriate for school situation, eg no alcohol or drug connotations or offensive language

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Sportswear: sports shoes, track pants, sports shorts, rugby jerseys

Blazer, jersey, cardigan, jacket

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Beachwear

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Rain jacket

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T-Shirts or singlets

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Tie for formal occasions, eg Prizegiving, Assemblies during Terms 2 and 3

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Hoodies or sweatshirts

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Extreme hair styles

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Students should bring a change of clothes when required for sports activities

If unsure if an item is permitted, please check with the school in advance of wearing an item to school.

Big Day Out Attached is list of students selected to go on Big Day Out. They will be going to Hanmer Springs for mini-golf and hot pools, on Tuesday 29 November.

Year 7 Ashlee Kala Charlotte Moana Cameron Newell MacKenzie Scannell Hamish Thornley Year 8 Angelo Barrimond Livi Coyle Emily Cullen Brooke Muirsmeath Zane Scobie Caleb Steele Year 9 Caitlin Gibb Katherine Hadler Callum Jones Stefanie McKenzie Grace Moana

Year 11 Adriana Cornelissen Elyse Kerr Brooke McKay Julia Trushin Amelia Williams

Year 12 Georgia Cottrell Pippa Foster Caitlin Fraser Caitlin Frazer Year 13 Alice Bradley Samara Crosby Emily de Rooy Anna Hurst Fern Stuart

Year 10 Kilita Fouchee James Grafton Cassandra Hart Lexie Purvis Hanako Wilson

Canterbury District Health Board

Free Dental Care for Children Our Community Dental Service preventable mobile unit has recently been at Darfield High School.

A 'Care Plan' may have been sent home to let you know that further care may be required.

If you have not made and appointment yet, please phone our Call Centre today as we would like to see your child as soon as possible.

If your child has not been seen during our visit, you can talk to staff in the mobile or phone/email our Call Centre.

Please contact our Call Centre if you want further information on the Community Dental Service, to enrol your child or if you have any questions about your child's dental care. A dental therapist will call you back.

We have enjoyed our time at your school.

Please remember to encourage your child to brush their teeth twice a day with flouride toothpaste.

To contact our Call Centre: phone 0800 846 983 email commdental@cdhb.health.nz

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2016 sports colours and Letters 2015 Sports Awards Colours Criteria 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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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Under 15 Rugby: Tournament Report

Squad members:

After weeks of preparation and anticipation, on Sunday 28 August, the Darfield HS under-15 Rugby team headed down to Dunedin for the annual South Island Secondary Schools Tournament week. With 24 keen players, the team was hoping to build on the good results it has had it at this tournament in recent years. After a long trip, the team arrived in Dunedin around 4 pm in time for a short training run at the Pirates Rugby Club, before matches started at Tairei Rugby Club in Mosgiel the next morning.

resulting in a close loss, before a strong performance against Wakatipu High School, resulting in a 14–7 win. Day 3 started with a semi-final win over Dunstan High School 33–12, which led to the Darfield team making the Section 2 Final where they would play Waimea High School from Nelson. This again proved to be a very tight match, with the two late tries blowing the score out 19–0. While it would have been nice to win, overall it was an excellent experience for the boys and a very enjoyable trip to be part of.

Luke Beadle Ged Roessink William Carter Callum Murdoch Logan Seaward George Ridgen Dylan Bamford Sam King Lachie Summerfield Harrison de Rooy Ryan Hughes Harrison Buck Aidan Thistoll

Day 1 of the tournament saw some really great spring weather and the Darfield team play Mt Aspiring College, where they came back and won 24–12, after being down early. This match was followed by a nailbiting loss to Gore High School 22–19. Day 2 saw matches against Verdon High School,

Finally, amongst the many highlights, the naming of Ged Roessink from Darfield High School in the tournament team was a very fine achievement, given the quality of the some 500 odd players involved in this event.

Captain’s Report

Mr Bell Team Prize Giving results: Most Valuable Player Points 1st: Ged Roessink 2nd: Mitchell Longdin 3rd: Brodie Wanhalla

Thank you to:

Cam O’Donnell Ollie Sutton Jacob Hardaker Madi Harris-Cowles Jackson Smith Brodie Wanhalla Mitchell Longdin (Captain) Nathan Quinn Tom Welch Rhys Clatworthy Dylan Freller

I think that this is honestly one of the best trips I've been on for the school. It was just an awesome time playing rugby three days in a row, even though by the end everyone was tired; but no-one gave up and the boys gave it everything, which was really good to see—just solid commitment. A highlight for me was all the boys getting to know each other a bit more and, when someone wasn't too sure what to do, another boy would help him out. Another highlight was at the games and the holiday park the boys were really friendly with people from the other schools. I think this trip was an awesome experience all round and I recommend it to anyone who is able to go; it's a good chance to play some hard and fair rugby but also have a good time with your mates and get to meet new people.

I'd also like to say a big thanks to Mr Bell, Mr Mac and Cameron Seaward for helping us all out and making sure we were all ok.

Mitchell Longdin

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School Uniforms We have a small range of uniform items in stock at school. Fittings are by appointment only. It is preferable parents refrain from coming to reception for uniform items from 8–9.30 am as this is a very busy time. For purchases, please contact Sue or Elaine in Admin. Out of stock items will not be replaced; we are discontinuing the Uniform Shop at school. Please ring to check we have the item you require. All Darfield High School uniform items are for sale at The Warehouse, Rolleston.

We are having a Sale!

The following items have been discounted for sale from the DHS Uniform Shop. Stock for sale is in particular sizes as detailed below. Other items are available at the regular price. Most of our uniform supply has moved to The Warehouse in Rolleston. We do, however, still have stocks of most uniform items for sale here at school. If you would like to purchase items from the Uniform Shop, please contact the Uniform Co-ordinator, on 3188 411, to make an appointment for a fitting.

The Warehouse is also offering layby with a 20% deposit and three months to pay. This offers the additional advantage that if, in the intervening months, your student has grown, you can change the size at no extra cost.

Sizes

RRP

Sale Price

Discount

Blazer

J8

205.00

164.00

20%

Blazers

M, L, XL,

220.00

176.00

20%

Short Sleeved Blouse

L, XL

64.00

51.00

20%

Gym Dress

J8

175.00

140.00

20%

Gym Dress

XS

189.00

151.00

20%

School Shorts

J8

60.00

48.00

20%

School Shorts

6

65.00

52.00

20%

Blazer

64 J8

240.00

192.00

20%

Blazer

76, 84, 96, 100, 108, 112

259.00

207.00

20%

Long Sleeved Shirt

XXL

82.00

66.00

20%

Short Sleeved Shirt

L, XL, XXL

72.00

58.00

20%

Trousers Wool Mix

64, 68

106.00

74.00

30%

Trousers Wool Mix

72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108, 112

114.00

80.00

30%

Shorts Wool Mix Tailored

68

88.00

70.00

20%

Shorts Wool Mix Tailored

100

94.00

75.00

20%

School Shorts Summer

92

70.00

56.00

20%

Sports Tee

L

48.00

38.00

20%

Sports Shorts

L, XL

42.00

34.00

20%

Jewellery: The only jewellery permitted is a wristwatch and one gold or silver stud in each ear. No other jewellery is to be worn.

Knit Jersey

J8

105.00

84.00

20%

Knit Jersey

XL

115.00

92.00

20%

29.00

23.00

20%

Anorak

J8, J10

128.00

90.00

30%

Blazers: Blazers are to be worn on Tuesdays. Parents, please remind your students to bring their blazers on Tuesdays for Assemblies.

Anorak

XS

138.00

97.00

30%

Uniform Reminders:

Ties: During the winter terms, Terms 2 and 3, students are required to wear a school tie with their uniform. These are available from both Darfield High School and The Warehouse.

Sports Socks: If your student is playing a winter sport in the following codes, they will need a pair of Darfield High School socks: Rugby and Hockey. These are available from the school office only.

Hats: Students are permitted to wear a plain navy beanie or the DHS beanie with crest. This is for outdoor wear only.

Jackets for cooler weather: Students are permitted to wear either a plain navy or plain black jacket with their uniform to keep warm on cooler days. Jackets and DHS scarves are for outdoor wear.

Socks: Ensure that your child is wearing the correct socks to school. For both girls and boys, knee-high black socks are required.

Lost Property: Many uniform items have been found around the school. Please name all items of your student's clothing and check that they have not lost anything. Lost Property will now be stored in the Uniform Shop. Students can access it by seeing Sue at the office or by visiting the shop when it is open.

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Item Girls Uniform

Boys Uniform

Unisex Uniform Items

Bucket Hat

Unisex Optional Sportswear Trackpants

J8, J10

69.00

48.00

30%

Trackpants

M, L, XL

72.00

50.00

30%

Fleece Sweat Top

J8, J10

77.00

54.00

30%

Fleece Sweat Top

XS, S, M, L, XL

83.00

58.00

30%

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School and Community Notices Term Dates 2017 Term 1: Tuesday 31 January to Thursday 13 April Wednesday 25 January: Office Opens 30 January: Staff Only Day Monday 6 February: Waitangi Day Friday 14 April: Easter Friday Monday 17 April: Easter Monday Tuesday 18 April: Easter Tuesday Tuesday 25 April: ANZAC Day

TERM FOUR WEEK SEVEN Wednesday 23 November • Year 10 Camp and Tramp (to 25th) WEEK EIGHT Tuesday 29 November • Big Day Out Thursday 1 December • Primary Schools Triathlon

Term 2:

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Senior Sign Out Day

Monday 1 May to Friday 7 July 5 June: Queen's Birthday

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Senior Prize Giving, 7.00 pm

Term 3: Monday 24 July to Friday 29 September

Term 4: Monday 16 October to Wednesday 13 December 23 October: Labour Day 9 November: Staff Only Day 10 November: Canterbury Anniversary Show Day

Friday 2 December • Junior Reports Sent •

NZ SS Athletics Championships in Auckland (to 4th)

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NCEA Examinations End

WEEK NINE Tuesday 6 December • New Entrants' Day Wednesday 7 December • Canterbury PS Athletics Championships •

If you have changed addresses or phone numbers, please let the Student Administrator, Mrs Hill, know. Ph 3188 411

Junior Production Matinee

Thursday 8 December • Junior Production Matinee Friday 9 December • Junior Production Evening WEEK TEN Monday 12 December • Year 8 Day Out

Dear Darfield High School parents You are invited to attend the Schooltex VIP Nights at your local The Warehouse Store—Rolleson on Tuesday 17 January between 3.00–8.00 pm.

Tuesday 13 December • Year 7 Day Out • Board of Trustees Meeting, 7.00 pm Thursday 15 December • Junior Prize Givings

Join us on the day as we will have a dedicated team helping you select your school's uniform requirements.

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Newsletter # 13

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Last Day Term 4

PLUS:

Friday 16 December • Staff Only Day

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Exclusive discounts on certain item/s of your school's uniform.

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Zero deposit laybys!

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Two chances for your students to win their Schooltex uniform purchase back.

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Great deals when signing up to the Warehouse Money Card.

Not forgetting your school, on confirmation of your support to the VIP event, we will be automatically putting you into the draw to win one of two $300 The Warehouse Group vouchers.

DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE

We look forward to seeing you there.

Other Ts and Cs apply—see in store for details.

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Darfield High School

Board of Trustees By-Election

Darfield High School Junior Prizegivings

Declaration of Parent Election Results At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Brad Sutton Trudy McKay Returning Officer

Family and friends of the school are warmly invited to attend the Junior Prizegiving ceremonies on

DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Thursday 15 December 2016

Permanent Part-Time Cleaner

Years 7 and 8 at 9.30 am and Years 9 and 10 at 1.30 pm

We are currently seeking a capable person to join our Cleaning Team.

in the School Hall

If you are looking for part time work and are available when school closes for the day then contact us. Experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

You are encouraged to be seated early.

James Morris Principal

Permanent Part-Time Grounds Cleaner We are currently seeking a capable person to join our cleaning team to service our grounds.

Can’t you just see yourself enjoying the sun in your two beautiful Cape Cod chairs?

Buy a ticket in the Darfield High School

DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PRIZEGIVING Family and friends of the school are warmly invited to attend the Senior Prizegiving ceremony on Thursday 1 December 2016 at 7.00 pm

PTSA Raffle

Darfield Recreation Centre

$5 a ticket

James Morris Principal

(available at the office) First prize: Two Cape Cod chairs Second prize: A beautiful upholstered foot stool Third prize: a pasta maker and Italian goodies

Thank you!

We need someone who is able to work Monday to Friday during term time for 1 hour per day with the possibility of other cleaning hours being available.

If you are looking for part time work and are available when school closes for the day then contact us.

Applications close Monday 28 November 2016 Application Pack available from: Human Resources Co-ordinator Darfield High School PO Box 5 Darfield Tel: 03 318-8411 Email: trish@darfield.school.nz

The PTSA would like to pass on a huge thanks to you all for your generous donations of food and time.

West Melton Scholarship Applications for the 2017 West Melton Scholarship are now invited.

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Student Accommodation Accommodation available for senior students from outlying areas Monday–Friday 2017.

Friendly, caring home next to Darfield High School. Enquires phone (03) 3179072

2017 Librarian If you are interested in being a librarian in 2017, application forms are available at the library now.

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If you attended West Melton Full Primary School for at least two years and are Enrolling in 2017 for the last year of a degree programme at a tertiary institution you can apply as soon as you have the results for this year.

The Scholarship is worth $1,750 payable at the start of the 2017 academic year.

Further details about the Scholarship and the selection criteria are available from wmawards@xtra.co.nz or the Convener, West Melton Scholarship and Awards Committee, phone 03-3181-761.

Closing date for applications 24 February 2017 – Don’t leave it to the 23rd!

Please pass this announcement on to family and friends who are eligible.

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Are you interested in Selwyn’s future environment?

The Council is now surveying the community on what people would like the district’s environment to be like in the future. By completing the survey by 4 December, people will go into a draw to win one of five $100 prezzy vouchers.

The survey is the start of a larger project which will run over the next few years to review the council’s District Plan. The District Plan controls the activities allowed on different properties, where shops, industrial areas and new housing is located and is also designed to protect our environment.

Selwyn is New Zealand’s fastest growing district and the survey will look at what people like about our district now and what aspects of our district help create the rural feel that people like.

The survey is available at www.selwyn.govt.nz/haveyoursay.

The Street Talk defensive driving course http://fusiontrust.co.nz/

Come on and help us save lives at:

Darfield Recreation Centre 94 North Terrace

Tuesday 29th November 3pm – 6pm Make your appointment today

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2017 Year 8 School Based HPV Vaccination Programme Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common viral infection which can lead to cervical cancer, genital warts and other types of cancers later in life. Early HPV immunisation offers the best protection against contracting these diseases.

Starting 2017, both girls and boys in Year 8 will be offered free HPV Vaccination through the school based programme. A new updated version of the vaccine (Gardasil 9) will cover more strains of the virus, providing cover with 2 doses rather than 3 with Gardasil 4.

The vaccination will continue to be available within the GP Practices, however, we encourage you to participate in the school based programme. Girls and boys who have partially started the process with their GP will have the option to complete the course through the school based programme.

To enable students to receive the vaccination at school, parents will need to complete the consent form which will be sent home with the student along with supporting information during the first weeks of term one. Please check with your child or the school to ensure you receive the consent form and information pack.

For more information about the vaccine, contact Public Health Nursing Service at 03 383 6877 Ext. 99469 or 99698, talk to your doctor, practice nurse or visit www.health.govt.nz/hpv.

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Your place to meet, discover and connect

Cantastic Christmas Tree Donate a can, build a tree and help those in need!

Put your donation on the Cantastic Christmas Tree at your local library and service centre between 7 November – 20 December.

Donations must be in cans, nonperishable, within the use by/best by date, and with original label.

Donations will be given to Ellesmere Food Bank Trust which covers all of Selwyn.

www.selwynlibraries.co.nz

By Peter Bond

Darfield High School Hall

Friday 9 December 7.30pm Door Sales Only: $5 per entry Refreshments available for purchase Address: 7 McLaughlins Road

PO Box 5

Email: admin@darfield.school.nz

Darfield 7541

Web: darfield.school.nz

New Zealand

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