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Swim, Bike, Run...TRIATHLON DAY
DHS Athletic Results
Outside The Classroom - Geography Field Trip
Principal’s Comments After a brief wet and cold snap, the weather has come right for camps and outdoor activities. Currently, Year 9 Camps are at the Craigieburn Environmental Lodge enjoying activities such as caving, kayaking, raft building and bush walks. Year 10 have been out, spending two days at the Onuku Marae in Akaroa and experiencing a range of cultural activities. Year 11 Outdoor Ed have been rafting on the Waimakariri for two days, and Year 13 Outdoor Ed went kayaking on the Rangitata for three days. Year 13 Biology has been at Orana Park studying monkeys and primates, and Year 12 Geography travelled to Mount Cook to study landforms. Whilst these trips and events can be expensive and disruptive to classroom activities, and take time to organise, we believe
they give students learning opportunities to develop skills and have experiences that cannot be replicated in the classroom. There has also been lots happening in sports with school events such as swimming, athletics and triathlon having taken place, as well as secondary school competitions in cricket and equestrian. There was also an inaugural Selwyn Athletics competition with students from the Selwyn secondary schools competing at the new Nga Puna Wai stadium.
The report by the Tomorrow’s Schools Taskforce was recently released and proposes a number of recommendations for the way that the education system is structured in NZ. Significant change to school management will happen if the recommendations are accepted and implemented. I encourage you to go to www.conversation.education. govt.nz to find out more and complete a feedback survey. James Morris
Two major school cultural events are underway with the school performance for ShowQuest and the school production of Grease now in progress. Best wishes to the staff and students involved.
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Year 7 Dean Mrs Amanda Macpherson
Year 8 Dean Ms Megan Pepper
Year 10 Dean Ms Charlotte Walker
Year 11 Dean Miss Laura Petersen
Year 9 Dean Mrs Jemma Rangi
Year 12 Dean Ms Louise Blakemore
Year 13 Dean Mrs Kathryn Wilson
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Welcome
School Magazine 2018
New staff members Deborah and Sarah, who have joined the Cleaners team.
DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
PTSA
Annual General Meeting
If you paid for a 2018 DHS Magazine last year and didn't receive one, please see Mrs Staddon in the office.
The next meeting and AGM 19 March at 7.30 pm DHS Staffroom Come along and meet the wonderful school helpers and fundraisers. All of the money raised goes back into the school to help our students.
New Members Welcome
What’s happening? – PTSA News New Year – new look, so they say. The AGM of the PTSA is on Tuesday 19 March 2019 in the Darfield High School Staffroom at 7.30 pm. With the retirement of one long- standing member whose children have flown the coop, and two more parents doing their final year this year, we are looking for some new faces. Believe me, for those of you who feel you have done your time on a Primary School PTA, this is a breeze! No weekly commitments of hot lunches or selling raffles! Meetings are kept as short as possible and we have about five or six fundraisers a year. You don’t have to attend all.
The money that we raise gets put back in to the school by way of supporting wide groups of children in purchasing equipment. Some recent examples of this are: Purchase of two new water fountains; $5000 donated towards garden projects around the new F block; approved funding for a Sphero Educations coding device and support pack; funded the costs of a mural for the International Students who attend Darfield High School; and purchase of a fully
equipped BBQ trailer for the School. Each year, we also donate prizes for Senior prize giving, including the prize for Senior Dux. We welcome you all to the AGM. If you would like to know more information please email me - ptsa@ darfield.school.nz Rhonda Hamilton-Cross Chairperson PTSA
Following the AGM, we will go into our monthly meeting. Coming up – Catering for the Malvern Show 23 March 2019; Ethel and Bethel Housie Evening – mid-May. The PTSA looks to fundraise by way of community involvement and running events that don’t impact on our busy lives, so most fundraising takes place in the evenings with the exception of the A & P shows. Darfield High School PTSA is selling Entertainment Books again this year. Click HERE to pre-order yours today. ISSUE 2 / DHS DISPATCH
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STUDENT SUCCESSES Celebrating the successes of our students is important. There are a number of areas that students excel in. Whether this is part of or outside of the DHS community, please feel free to let us know, so we can celebrate their achievements with the whole community. Charlotte Thomas and Mikayla Wycliffe were selected for the Canterbury Dressage Team to compete at NZPCA Dressage Champs 2019.
They went on to win the overall National Team Championships for the second year in a row.
They travelled to Blenheim in midJanuary with their horses and competed in very hot windy conditions. Despite the hot weather, the whole Canterbury team produced very consistent results.
As well as this, Charlotte went on to win the Under 18 section individually and also the Pairs section for this age group.
OFF TO
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Issy Kennedy
Thanks to the Senior French exchange programme, these three lucky students are off to France on 17 March! Darfield High School runs a reciprocal exchange programme with its sister school, LycĂŠe Felix Le Dantec, in Brittany, France. This programme is a language immersion programme for senior students of French; this means that our students will get the chance to live nine weeks in France, hosted by a French family and attending the local High School.
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Ethan Spence
On their return in May, our school will host French students who will also stay with us for two months. We are wishing Emily, Issy and Ethan all the best for this very exciting adventure!
Emily Waters
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Interschool Showjumping
(L to R) Lea Mildner, Alex Gerritsen and Clara Schmidt
The Interschool Showjumping event this year was well run and well supported with 25 teams representing schools around Canterbury. Darfield High School was represented by three teams. All the riders had an enjoyable day and represented the school superbly. The Darfield White team (Charlotte Thomas, Mackenzie Morgan, Hannah King and Ella van der Wilt) had the best result of the day, placing third overall. It was very close half-way through the day, and all of the riders performed well.
she was able not only to stay on, but also get over the second part of the double. The standard overall seems to get better and better every year and it was wonderful to see Darfield White in the prizegiving. Our showhunter riders had a superb day with Georgia Allison winning both height classes and Charlotte Thomas gaining a second.
As always, a big thank you to the Mums, Dads and Grandads who help on the day and ensure their riders are ready and looking polished!
The Darfield Maroon team (Georgia Allison, Katherine Hadler, Katie Doncliffe and Mikayla Wycliffe) finished 10th, and the Darfield Blue team (Georgia Mitchell, Summer Mitchell, Alex Gerritsen and Emma van der Wilt) finished 16th overall. Katherine Hadler gets the award for the day for stickability and determination after her horse tripped on the first jump in the double; with Katherine on his neck
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Katie Doncliffe and Mikayla Wycliffe
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2019 Deputy Head Prefects
Hey guys, I'm Kieran McKay, Deputy Head Boy for 2019. I'll be helping out around the school where I can and doing things like organising the chalk board, with my fellow deputy Kate, and running the Student Volunteer Army. If you have any ideas or stuff you want up on the board, feel free to come ask. Or see me about anything else you might wanna know. Thanks; see you around school.
An issue that this year's Student Wellbeing Committee identified is that the wealth of resources available at DHS and elsewhere - are being underutilised because many students don't know they exist, or don't know where to find them. As a way to fix this, we have created a website - it's called the 'Wellbeing Toolkit' and it's a place where students can access information about all of the support services and wellbeing resources available to them. At the moment, there are three main 6
PEER SUPPORT
Hey! My name is Kate, and I'm the Deputy Head Girl this year. As a Deputy Head, I'm in charge of the blackboard, the Student Volunteer Army, and the Facebook page, as well as helping out the fabulous head student team. I’m also on the Wellbeing committee, and we’re working on some really exciting projects that I can’t wait for you to see.
sections. The 'DHS Support Services' section lists all the support services that we have here at Darfield, what they do, and how to access them. In the 'other support services' section, you'll find links to other places to go for help, with sections specific to mental health, physical health, LGBT+, problem solving, and more. There's also an extensive list of helplines, and tips for using them. Finally, there's a section with a heap of other online resources about maintaining your wellbeing. The site
Each Wednesday, our Year 12 Peer Support leaders are working with our Year 7 students, helping them to learn communication and cooperation skills through a variety of teambuilding activities. This will happen throughout this term and parts of Term 2.
can be accessed through the 'links' section of the school website, or on the intranet. The link has also been emailed to all students. Throughout the year, we will keep updating and adding new things, so keep checking back!
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Years 7 & 8 DHS Cricket team: (L to R) Lewis Lee, Henry Pratt, Ryan Thomas, Thomas Calcott (Captain), Blake Taylor, Finn Jacobs, Riley McNae, Tobi Moore, Austin Earl, Sam Stewart and Tom Williams.
PHOTOS AROUND DHS
Photos (Clockwise from top left) Students involved in this year's production Grease. First Cultural Sign Up Day. Students having a go with different musical instruments. Cultural Sign Up Day displays. Year 12 Outdoor Education students, learning the technique of rolling a kayak. Year 8 Art Students making body sculptures. Learning Centre Students enjoying a game of table tennis. The Prefects' artwork on the chalkboard for Week 5. Head Girl Michelle Bruce with former New Zealand All Black Graham Mourie who spoke to Years 11-13 students. Years 7 & 8 DHS cricket team, who played against Ellesmere College, winning by 10 wickets.
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Michelle Bruce, DHS Head Girl for 2019
Jackson Proud, DHS Head Boy for 2019
Zoe Spinks Head of Sport
Hanako Wilson Head of Culture
Kate Morris, DHS Deputy Head Girl for 2019
Kieran McKay, DHS Deputy Head Boy for 2019
Corien Blom Head of Well being
2019 PREFECTS Dan Conway
Ben Millar
Abi Tuhill
Georgia Mitchell
Aiko Sakurai
Aleisha Knowles
Emma Van der Wilt
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Brooke Steele
Jessica St Clair-Newman
Cassandra Aubrey
Penelope Mitchell
Lexi Purvis
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Saskia Kremers
Sam Clarke
Georgia Allison
Jemma Dalley
Alex Stiles
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2018
Academic Colours The following students, who gained subject and/or certiďŹ cate endorsements in NCEA 2018, were recognised in a special assembly on 19 February 2019. We congratulate all these students.
NCEA Level 3 Subject Endorsements
George Brown: Merit in Classical Studies Katherine Buck: Merit in Art Imogen Groom: Merit in Statistics Lucy Learned: Merit in Classical Studies and Statistics Shae Read: Merit in Classical Studies and History NCEA Level 3 Endorsed with Merit
Caleb Banks, Esther Blain, Jaymee Burrows, Ashely Coleman, Brittany Hewitt, Emma Kellock, Bridget Leach, Olivia Lemon, Poppy Lloyd, Zara MacDonald, Aeryn McMillan-Da Via, Courtney Newell, Adrian Nolan, Jodie Rollings, Katie Sharp, Jacob Spence, Laura Wong, Natasha Young. NCEA Level 3 Endorsed with Excellence
Adriana Cornelissen, George Gibb, Ethan Haines, Elyse Kerr, Jack McConnell, Niamh Rayne, Kate Sutton.
NCEA Level 2 Subject Endorsements
Cassandra Aubrey: Merit in Physical Education Laura Gough: Merit in Physical Education Ashleigh Hadfield: Merit in Physical Education Jack Hedley: Merit in Mathematics Elizabeth Laws: Merit in Physical Education Jak Phillipson: Merit in Mathematics Abigail Taylor: Merit in History Angel Taylor: Merit in Physical Education Jayde Williams: Merit in Art Anna Lovelock: Excellence in Geography NCEA Level 2 Endorsed with Merit
Jennifer Bell, Madeleine Berge, Corien Blom, Sam Clarke, Daniel Conway, Ashleigh Cridge, Jemma Dalley, Ellouise Day, Sara Dorsey, Xanthia Fetzer, Kilita Fouchee, Bridget Freer, Mereana Gilmour, Lucy Glassey, Anshul Gurung, Ryan Hughes, Mikayla Jarvis, Aleisha Knowles, Eboni Lawrence, Alex McGregor, Ben Millar, Penny Mitchell, Georgia Mitchell, Kelsey Parsons, Liz Peng, Emma Pennells, Jackson Proud, Lexie Purvis, Samuel Ridgen, Beowulf Scott, Brooke Steele, Aaliyah Van der Heyden. NCEA Level 2 Endorsed with Excellence
Georgia Allison, Michelle Bruce, Nicole Grigg, Cassandra Hart, Sarah Kellock, Saskia Kremers, Edward Manson, Kieran McKay, Rachel McLean, Kate Morris, Brooke Robinson, Chantelle Rod, Aiko Sakurai, Zoe Spinks, Alex Stiles, Abigail Tuhill, Hanako Wilson. NCEA Level 1 Subject Endorsements
(L to R); Michelle Bruce, Ethan Spence, Kate Morris and Alex Gerritsen received course endorsements for French.
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Paige Hunter: Excellence in Physical Education Andre A’Court: Merit in Design and Visual Communication and Physical Education James Barker: Merit in Art Troy Benbow: Merit in Art and Design and Visual Communication Kate Caldwell: Merit in Physical Education
Samuel Cunningham: Merit in Mechanical Engineering Caleb Curtin: Merit in Mathematics SeanKelly Galler: Merit in Design and Visual Communication Johnathan Hart: Merit in Mathematics Korapak Lipipattana: Merit in Mathematics and Science Bena Pearson: Merit in English Dylan Pooke: Merit in Mechanical Engineering Jordan Rugg: Merit in Design and Visual Communication Amber Speechly: Merit in Physical Education Mequa Strowger: Merit in Art Oliver Sutton: Merit in Commerce and Mathematics Zara Woodward: Merit in English NCEA Level 1 Endorsed with Merit
Taylor Barnes, Michael BruceSheppard, Rozlyn Doherty, Brie Edwards, Aimee Fleet, Jessica Galletly, Alex Gerritsen, Rhys Hawkins, Nik Hodgman, Caitlin Hool, Harrison Irving, Ellie Knights, Rebecca Manifold, James Miles, Kanon Oka, Caileigh Peaufa, George Ridgen, Annalise Selfe, Ben Sharp, Ethan Spence, Monique St Clair-Newman, James Stead, Oliver Sutherland, Alex Walker, Georgia Walker, Jamie Walker, Jennifer Walter, Emily White, Harry Williamson. NCEA Level 1 Endorsed with Excellence
Caitlin Gibb, Katie Griffiths, Katherine Hadler, Rebecca Inch, Claire Langlands, Brianna Longdin, Stefanie McKenzie, Hayley Murray, Sophie Palmer, Caitlin Rayne, Casey Roessink, Ella Roessink, Jesse Sutherland, Darren Thornley, Sophie Townsend, Caitlin Warrington.
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ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS 2019 AGE U14 Boys U14 Girls U15 Boys JUNIOR U15 Girls JUNIOR U16 Boys INTERMEDIATE U16 Girls INTERMEDIATE O16 Boys SENIOR O16 Girls SENIOR
CHAMPION Casey Taylor Anna McKenzie Tyler Tapa-Wither Sarah Gerritsen Vincent Mandapat Brooke Winter-Reid Jackson Proud Zoe Spinks
RUNNER-UP Izak Derik-Westaway Charlise Miller Angus McPherson Sophie Dance Scott McKay Teresa Barnhill Sam Clarke/Hamish Keating Paige Hunter
RECORDS BROKEN 2019 Under 14 Girls Javelin Kirsty McCarthy-Dempsey Shot Put Kirsty McCarthy-Dempsey (3.00 kg) Discus Kirsty McCarthy-Dempsey 1500 m Isla McPherson
Old Record (2016) 22.18 Old Record (2018) 9.37 Old Record (2006) 24.99 Old Record (1989) 5.52.06
New Record 26.43 m New Record 9.75 m New Record 28.07 m New Record 5.36.00
Junior Girls Javelin Shot Put 1500 m
Emma Wason Emma Wason Emily Waters
Old Record (2018) 25.28 m Old Record (2003) 9.35 m Old Record (1998) 5.22.12
New Record 26.42 m New Record 9.79 m New Record 5.16.94
Intermediate Girls Shot Put
Brooke Winter-Reid
Old Record (1982) 9.65 m
New Record 9.83 m
Senior Girls 200 m 400 m
Zoe Spinks Zoe Spinks
Old Record (1973) 28.06 Old Record (1976) 63.07
New Record 27.66 New Record 62.19
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By Blake O'Donnell, Tierlina Payne, Cedar Scott and Hamish Thornley
In Term 4, 2018, some of the Year 9 Social Studies classes participated in the Grow NZ Innovation Challenge. It is open to all Years 9 and 10 students across NZ and is a Social Studies, Science and Technology integrated inquiry. The idea is to engage students in problem solving within the Primary Sector. This was an introductory activity to prepare the students for their Dragon’s Den assessments later in the term. Students were put into groups of four and given at random one of fifteen primary sector problems to try and find an innovative solution for. Every term, the entries were judged by a panel in Wellington and one group was announced the winner. In Term 4, the winners were four Darfield High School students from 9NS – Hamish Thornley, Blake O’Donnell, Tierlina Payne and Cedar Scott. They each received a certificate and $60 Pressy Card Voucher. The group’s challenge was as follows: Optimal Weedkiller If not controlled, weeds grow freely causing weed infestations in cropped fields or pasture paddocks. Weeds can also harbour pests and be a fire risk. The optimal application of weedkiller has a significant impact on productivity… Your challenge is to come up with a solution to apply the right type of weedkiller at the right time, and to map efficiency of the application. Following are parts of their winning presentation… Andrea Jacobs
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Geography Trip 2019 Geo trip 2019 started off with a bit of a bang with 16 tired and moody but excited Year 12 students arriving at school on a cold Sunday morning. The vans were then loaded up with 10 cheesecakes, 18 donuts, chicken and a box of eclairs; safe to say we all gained a few. Fast forward four hours of singing and eating, we arrive at our glorious destination, Aoraki Mt Cook. Our first mission was collecting data at the river down the road. After reminding us not to forget our Geo books, Mr Quinn forgot the tennis balls; therefore, five minutes later, oranges were floating down the river. The first night consisted of tyre racing, Miss Symons singing, and burlesque dancing. Safe to say the first day was a hit losing only one due to food poisoning.
that humans are the reason that the world is in trouble. To finish it all, we completed our two-hour hike up the Red Tarns track. At the top of our destination, we recorded on the scree slope, then Miss Symons gracefully nearly fell off the mountain whilst scree running. Overall, the Geo trip was a bang and a huge success and we would definitely recommend it to future students. Cheers Mr Quinn and Miss Symons for such an awesome trip! Annalise Selfe and Ella Roessink
The second day came around as quickly as the first ended, with a 7.00 am wake up. Our moods lifted when we arrived at the Mt Cook airport where we got a very brief safety briefing which consisted of “Don't jump out the plane." Sixteen then paranoid tennagers jumped into the planes and headed to the glacier. All was well as we all came back satisfied with the view and the hypothermia we received. Our moods then dropped as we realised we had to do a 10 km walk. As we all sat in the van and sulked, Mr Quinn lovingly gave us the opportunity to plant our sore legs in a cafĂŠ. This led to two movies which informed us ISSUE 2 / DHS DISPATCH
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Maths at Camp Over the last few weeks, Year 9 Science, Social Studies, English and Maths classes have been working on a cross-curricular themed unit of work: Camp. In Maths, teachers have followed the interest areas of their students to teach a range of skills across multiple Mathematics strands. Some students have focused on reading compasses and their orienteering skills, while other classes have looked at different meal plans using probability trees. A couple of classes investigated perimeter, area and volume of shapes, which ultimately is what led to pitching tents on the back field. A number of students embraced getting outside and seeing the relevance of their learning in a fun and practical way. The students had to work in teams and problem solve. Although some tents were challenging to pitch, the students were fortunate enough to have help from Ms Kelly's Years 11 and 12 Soft Materials classes, who were doing a mini stock-take, and some fantastic Year 13 students who clearly had a lot of experience and were happy to share this with the Year 9 students. Students are away on camp this week and next, and the hope is that they take some of their learning from the different subjects and apply it in the camp situation. Carrie Whyte
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Teamwork at its Best!
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NEW DHS
UKULELE
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MUSIC ROOM $5
To Join
Learning Chords, TAB and Songs from a variety of decades Any questions to Mr Teasdale
Harraways Oats Big Scottish
Morning Tea
Last year, we entered three DHS teams in the Junior Warriors competition at the Highland games. One of our combined junior teams won the event! The price was $1000 worth of Harraways goodies for their school. This Friday, 8 March, the Junior school will be having a Morning Tea Junior Warriors style.
2018 winning Junior Warriors team: Jeremy Bourhill, Heidi Hamilton, Eddie Adams and Etienne Bourhill.
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"I joined the BBQ party that the international department organised. One of the purposes was promoting mutual relationship among the international students. Thanks to this party, I could achieve it. I played basketball. It's good to interact because sport is one way to communicate without language. The game was very exciting. Through this study abroad experience, I want to not only improve my English skills, but also make international relationships. So events like this are of great significance. Three months are really really short so I should make an effort. For these reasons, it was meaningful and useful time." Yuga Sakikawa
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SELWYN SECONDARY SCHOOLS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
This year for the first time, the four secondary Schools in the Selwyn District (Darfield High, Ellesmere College, Lincoln High and Rolleston College) participated in the inaugural Selwyn Secondary Schools Athletic Championships. This event was open to all students from Years 9 to 13. It was held on Tuesday 26 February at the new athletics complex - Nga
Puna Wai – in Christchurch. The weather was fine and this made for a great athletics meeting.
Darfield High School entered over 60 keen students and all gave their best. We had a number of first placings, starting with wins in the Under 14 boys and girls 1500 metre races.
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Although we did not win the trophy for the relay races, we can all be justifiably happy with our performances. It was an ideal opportunity to participate at Nga Puna Wai before the Canterbury Secondary Schools championships in midMarch. A big thank you to the parents and caregivers who came along and supported our students.
Online Safety Guides for Parents and Carers
ISSUE: You can borrow up to five books for four weeks as a student of DHS. www.dhslibrary.nz Visit the school's library website for reading and research resources, e- and audio books, useful databases and more! As a student or a parent, if you have any queries, then talk to the librarians or email:
You will find the most up to date guides for social media apps and platforms. Find out more information about each app and download our useful tips to help keep children safe.
libstaff@darfield.school.nz or hd@darfield.school.nz
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2019 DHS
Production
GREASE
11—14 June Student Vehicles Some senior students have a driver's licence and a vehicle that they drive to DHS each day. There are some simple responsibilities that go with that ability. Parking in the school car parks during the day is reserved for staff. Students may park on the street, ensuring that they are obeying the road rules relating to parking. Usually, parking in Avoca Place becomes high demand, and we ask that students do not clutter up the space in this cul de sac. They should show consideration for the residents of this street by not parking too close to driveway culverts and ensuring that the rubbish trucks can get around the street to collect and empty bins on Thursdays.
Students should not be going back and forth to their cars during the day. Once at school, there should be no need to return to the car until the end of the school day. If a student holds a restricted licence, they must ensure they adhere to the requirements of this licence in relation to passengers. If a student holds a full licence and is bringing passengers to and from school, then they must have permission to transport those passengers from their parents/caregivers.
Finally, like all good drivers, students need to be very watchful around the bus bay and school gate as students flood into and out of school. They should expect the unexpected and keep speed to a minimum to ensure the safety of all.
Darfield High School 2019 Ski Programme The DHS ski programme will be advertised around 1 May and applications will close on close 31 May. Registrations are limited to 100 students who have fully paid for the programme. If 100 students have registered before 31 May, it will be closed at that point. The ski programme is open to all students who attend Darfield High School. Enquiries to Gavin Chalk, gc@darfield.school.nz
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From the DHS Careers Department
Year 13 Presentations Year 13 Presentations (Year 12s are welcome too) are during Period 5 in C11 on the dates listed below. This is an opportunity to learn about the courses on offer, entrance requirements, scholarships that are available, clubs and social events and generally what life at Uni is all about. The advisors from each place are full of lots of very useful info and are also the ones that help throughout the year answering questions that you may have. They come back in Term Three and help plan courses too, so they are great to connect with now in preparation for this. It's always best to gather lots of information on all the opportunities that are on offer to help make a successful and informed decision.
6 March - Defence Forces 20 March - Massey University 27 March - University of Canterbury 3 April - University of Otago 8 May - University of Auckland
We are still waiting for confirmation from Victoria University of Wellington
Year 12 Discovery Day at the University of Canterbury Students will be receiving information through email from Mrs Ager on how to register for this amazing Year 12 day that takes place on 9 April. They get the opportunity to learn about Uni life and attend six lectures of their choosing. They don't have to be planning on going to UC to attend this day; it is an opportunity to experience University firsthand. The students last year found the day really useful and enjoyable. Keep an eye out for the registration information, and register before 22 March. ISSUE 2 / DHS DISPATCH
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Free Dental Care for Children including special information regarding Year 8 students One of our Community Dental Service preventive mobiles will be visiting your school soon.
We will be aiming to see that all school age children enrolled with the Community Dental Service have their dental check-up in the dental mobile while it is there
Year 8 students: all year 8 students enrolled with the Community Dental Service are transferred from the Community Dental Service to a FREE private dentist from year 9 until their 18th birthday. To help with this transition please ensure you have informed your child of their family dentist (not orthodontist). This will enable us to transfer your child onto the correct dentist for year 9 onwards. More information will be sent home after their year 8 check-up.
To do this we will be asking the school to provide your child’s name, address and your contact information.
The dental therapist will not only be checking the children’s teeth but will also Xray, clean, and apply protective treatments fluoride and or Fissure sealants (coating put on teeth to prevent decay) if required
If your child requires further dental care such as fillings they will bring home a ‘Care Plan’ which will explain what dental care and appointment times are required
When you receive the ‘Care Plan’ please contact our Call Centre as soon as possible as you will need to arrange a time to bring your child to one of our Community Clinics for this dental care
Please let us know ASAP if you do not wish your child to have any of this care, you can talk to the staff in the mobile or phone/email our Call Centre
If you wish to be present at your child’s check up this will need to take place at our community clinic so please phone/email our Call Centre to make an appointment
Please contact our Call Centre if you want further information on the Community Dental Service, to enrol your child or if you have any specific questions about your child’s dental care (a dental therapist will call you back)
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Year 13 Mufti Guidelines
Key considerations: The desire for a high standard of dress through providing guidelines for an appropriate standard of dress. Year 13 demonstrating leadership in action and appearance. 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. Very Tidy Mufti: • Shorts or trousers with zip fly • Skirts or dresses • Collared shirt or blouse • Blazer, jersey, cardigan, jacket • Rain jacket • Tie for formal occasions, eg Prize-giving, Assemblies during Terms 2 and 3 • Students should bring a change of clothes when required for sports activities Appropriate mufti is: • Clean, tidy and in good condition • Modest (ie all clothing should cover from shoulder to mid-thigh – no midriff showing) • Boys should be clean shaven • Jewellery (no visible piercings, except in ears) and make-up should not be excessive • 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 Not permitted: • Sportswear: sports shoes, track pants, sports shorts, rugby jerseys • Beachwear • T-Shirts or singlets • Hoodies or sweatshirts • Extreme hair styles If unsure if an item is permitted, please check with the school in advance of wearing an item to school
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School and Community Notices
TERM ONE 2019
Darfield High School Cross Country Championships Please note the change of date for the DHS Cross Country Championships. This is now on Tuesday 2 April 2019 at the Darfield Domain.
March 4-6 6 8 11 12 13 15 17 18-19 19 20 21 22 25 25-26 27 28 28-30 29 30-2
Year 10 Onuku Field Trip Defence Careers (2.15—3.15 pm) Year 12 OED Kayak Day Trip Year 13 Biology Trip to Orana Park Senior and Junior Progress Reports Canterbury Triathlon Championships BOT Meeting (6.30 pm) World Vision Leadership Conference Year 13 RUC Day Out Thai Group at DHS (17 March - 11 April) Year 13 Geography Coastal Trip Canterbury Athletics Prelims PTSA Meeting - AGM (7.30 pm) Massey University Visit (2.15—3.15 pm) Dispatch Newsletter Parent Teacher Interviews (3.30—7.00 pm) Country Schools Music Festival Canterbury Primary Schools Duathalon SISS Ultimate Frisbee Championships Attitude Speakers Canterbury Dressage Championships Year 8 HPV Vaccination Year 11 Geography Trip to Kaikoura/Hanmer Year 12 RUC Day Out Year 13 History Trip to Arrowtown (30 March - 2 April)
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DHS Cross Country Canterbury Primary School Swimming Canterbury Swimming Championships Otago University Visit (2.15—3.15 pm) Blood Drive Year 11 RUC Day Out Year 13 PE/OED Rockclimbing Trip to Wanaka Year 11 OED MTB Journey Year 7 Camps Year 12 Discovery Day at UC BOT Meeting (6.30 pm) Canterbury University Visit (2.15—3.15 pm) Dispatch Newsletter Year 9 Grammar Games Last Day of Term One First Day of Term Two
Reporting Absences/Sick Students Please let us know if your student is going to be absent. To report an absence, telephone and leave a message, or email absences@darfield.school.nz Emails sent to other addresses may not be cleared before a text message is sent to you. Lost Property There is a large number of unclaimed items from last year. Please can you get your students to come and take a look if they know something has been misplaced. Parents: you are most welcome to come and check the clothing and items at Student Administration. If you have items that do not belong to you, please can they be returned to the Student Administration Office. Contact Details It is important that we have your correct contact details; please let us know of any changes. Parking Outside the School Outside the school on McLaughlins Road, is a no stopping zone. We need parents to observe the ‘No Parking or Stopping Zone’ between the School’s front gate and bus bay. To keep students safe, we need this area clear before and after school. There are signs indicating the restrictions. Opposite Darfield High School on McLaughlins Road, car parks are marked out and broken yellow lines are painted outside residents' driveways. Please ensure you park within the allocated car parks and not in front of residents’ driveways. The car parks outside the school hall are reserved for staff and visitors coming into the school. Your co-operation in this matter is appreciated. There is usually plenty of space around the bend towards Bangor Road, or south-west on McLaughlins Road.
MALVERN SCHOOL OF MUSIC (INC)
PANDEMONIUM in Darfield
Saturday 9 March 10 am—1 pm Darfield High School Hall
The Malvern School of Music (Inc) has arranged with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra outreach programme to bring PANDEMONIUM to Darfield. Pandemonium will lead a percussion workshop featuring rhythmic drumming styles and Brazilian Samba music, concluding with a Junk Jam concert.
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French Film Festival
The French Film Festival has grown to become the foremost French cultural event and the second largest film festival in New Zealand. 14—27 March, in many different locations, including the Hoyts Northlands. For details on the programme
Street Talk
Kōrero Mātauranga
Defensive Driving Courses
• Cost $175 (includes driving session). • Anyone with demerit points can complete. • If you miss a session you have the flexibility to catch up this session at another course.
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Education Summit Join the conversation
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION & LINCOLN UNIVERSITY PRESENT
COMMUNITY
DAY 2019
Have your say about the future of education
24TH MARCH | 10AM–4PM | LINCOLN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Free Family Fun for Everyone Inflatables, Petting Zoo, Sheep Shearing, Food Trucks and More! Bring along your family and friends and enjoy the activities and entertainment on Lincoln University’s beautiful campus!
Join the conversation at conversation.education.govt.nz Consultation closes 7 April 2019
For more info visit lincoln.ac.nz
lusa.nz
studentsatlincoln
20k Either way School Bus Safety Video Our Road Safety colleagues in the Hurunui have produced this video to remind drivers that Either Way its 20k past a school bus. 26
School Bus Safety Video
5 MARCH 2019
West Melton COUNTRY
FETE 10am-3pm Sunday 31 March 2019 GOLD COIN ENTRY WEST MELTON SCHOOL
743 Weedons Ross Rd
Over 70 stalls 20+ Food stalls All day Entertainment on our Stage & plenty of activities for the kids
A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT The Fete is to raise funds for a new deck and shade area outside one of the classroom blocks.
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www.westmeltonfete.co.nz
McDonald's Youth Duathlon Sunday 7 April 2019 South Hagley Park
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A fun race or walk around Christchurch’s schools and parks with a map. Come and have some fun in the park
E V E N I N G
at the 2019 Summer Sprint Series.
The McDonald’s Youth Duathlon is organised by the Garden City Rotary Christchurch, to promote the development of healthy young people. Funds raised support youth projects throughout the community.
O R I E N T E E R I N G
S p r i n t S e r i es
Tuesday 19 February: Avonside High School
Tuesday 26 February: St Andrews College / Heaton
This run and cycle event is held at South Hagley Park from beside the Netball Centre, for individuals aged 7 to 15 years, with the emphasis more on participation than competition. Entry Fee $20 Late Entries $30 (After Friday 22 March 2019) (+$2 online payment fee)
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Tuesday 5 March: New South Brighton School / Domain
Tuesday March: North Hagley Park A fun race or walk12 around Christchurch’s schools and
parks with a map. Come and have some fun in the park
Start: Registration from 5pm starts from
at the 2019 Summer Sprint Series. 5.30pm
Tuesday 19 February:Fees: Avonside School EnterHigh on the day
Tuesday 26 February: St Andrews College / Heaton
Online Entry Form
Language Lessons in te reo Māori Kia ora, Ever wanted to learn te reo? Classes are starting on 12 February, right here in Darfield. The lessons will run during the school term. Any questions, please email:
kay@sheffieldprimary.school.nz Join our facebook page:
Malvern Whanau - Te Roopu o Te Aka Tawera
All welcome: Courses for all abilities
Tuesday 5 March: New South Brighton School / Domain
lnfo: papo.org.nz/
Tuesday 12 March: North Hagley Park
Start: Registration from 5pm starts from 5.30pm Fees: Enter on the day All welcome: Courses for all abilities lnfo: papo.org.nz/
Room H2 at Darfield High School Tuesday evenings 7 pm - 9 pm $70 per term
All Welcome First lesson Tuesday 12 February
CROSS COUNTRY 2019
All those interested in training and/or competing in the
WINTER 2019 SEASON are invited to attend our Open day and Fun Run
Sunday 10 March 10 am-12 pm, Brookside Park 2 km Run 10.30 am. 4 km Run 11.00 am Children and adults are all welcomed. A great way to keep fit over the winter! Contact: Ann-Marie P: 027 560 6233 E: selwyn.athletics@gmail.com
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OUTWARD BOUND COURSE PROGRAMMES
APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Outward Bound is one of New Zealand’s leading organisations for showing people their full potential through outdoor challenge and adventure. All courses are delivered from our school in Anakiwa based in the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound.
SCHOOL LEADERS
LEAPS & BOUNDS
16-18 year olds
13-15 year olds & parent/caregiver
8-28 April - 21 days
11-18 April - 8 days
For students transitioning to or in a leadership role in year 12 or 13.
Leaps & Bounds is the ultimate parent/teen bonding experience.
Understand what it means to become a leader and work as part of a team. Learn how to inspire others and be a great role model, form life-long friendships and networks with other young leaders from schools across New Zealand.
Leave devices at home and reconnect with your teen over 8 days of outdoor challenge and adventure. Together you will problem solve, overcome challenges and celebrate each other’s strengths.
Key Outcomes:
Key Outcomes:
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Explore and build on your leadership strengths Learn how to be part of a high performing team Communication skills including inspiring, coaching and understanding others perspectives Develop new networks and relationships with other young leaders across NZ Gain an understanding of how your personal values influence you as a leader
Gain trust, respect and a more meaningful connection with each other Experience working in a partnership and as part of a wider team Push your own self-imposed boundaries and support your teen as they push theirs Develop an understanding of each other’s strengths and capabilities Gain a better understanding and appreciation for the outdoors
To find out more go to outwardbound.co.nz or talk with our friendly team on 0800 688 927
For further information on entering these classes please refer to the schedule at: www.showdayonline.com or email malvernshow@gmail.com
Malvern Show 2019 Classes for
School Children Section 3A Pet Lambs, Sheep, Calves, Pet Dogs
Email: malvernshow@gm
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Section 4 Wool Section 7 Children's Pet Poultry
Malvern Show 2019 Section 18 - Open Art Painting - Any Medium Drawing - Any Medium Mixed Media & Collage Cultural Art or Construction (Any type of cultural inspired art, artful construction or sculpture)
DHS Students can submit their Art (only) entries to Mrs Carey by 11 March
• Darfield High School • PO Box 5, Darfield, 7541
• 7 McLaughlins Road, Darfield • 03 318 8411
Section 11 Garden Vegetables Section 12 Cooking Section 14 Homecraft Section 15 Flowers Section 16 Photography
• admin@darfield.school.nz • www.darfield.school.nz