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THE DHS

DISPATCH Wisdom through learning : Akona to matauranga kia mōhio

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SHOWQUEST - ANOTHER AMAZING PERFORMANCE

GREASE BEGINS!

TAKING A STAND

Acting Principal’s Comments One of the many challenges facing young people today is the use of technology. The technological world is moving at a very fast pace and it appears that our tamariki are the fast learners - more so than some of us more mature in age.

engagement in class, and encourage more of the old fashioned connecting with people, leading to the development of better interpersonal skills. This will be a trial period until the end of the term, when it will be reassessed.

The possibilities out there are endless and many of our students will end up in jobs that are not yet invented but will involve IT in some way. However, just because our tamariki learn to use the technology better and faster than us, does not mean that we should just leave them to it. We adults have a responsibility to support and guide our children in its use. Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook are prime examples of where we can support our children to use technology.

We can also model the use of IT: device-free time, no devices in the bedroom after 7 pm? Devices in a recharge location at night so that our tamariki can get the sleep that their developing brains need and reduce the over-stimulation which can lead to addiction. Modelling also involves showing our children what is the right thing to do and say on social media. That means pausing before we send that Instagram message and ensuring it is something that we would be happy to say to people in person and receive if it was sent to us? Facebook posts are another way we can model good practice by not reacting to and inflaming situations without knowing whether they are true or not.

For many, these social media platforms form a connection with many friends and family to share great times and updates on "what’s happening", and are used in positive ways. Unfortunately, some resort to these platforms to vent their anger and take personal aim at others.

So what are the ways that we can guide and support our children with its use? Encouraging kids to talk to each other face to face is a good option and so, at DHS, we have decided to do our bit to support this by trialling the blocking of these platforms through the school wifi during the school day. This is with the aim to reduce distractions and enhance

Netsafe has some great advice for parents on social media. Here is a link to some parents advice. https://www.netsafe.org.nz/ advice/parenting/ Todd Adams Acting Principal

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This is an important lesson that we endeavour to teach our students at school when researching information. How can you ensure the accuracy of the information? Is it a trusted source? Can you find this information in a number of locations? Not everything you read on the internet is true and it is a challenge to us as teachers and parents to educate our students on what is true and what needs to be responded to.

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USINESS

LOCAL B Darfield High School Board of Trustees Election 2019 Declaration of Parent and Staff Election Results Parent Representatives 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: Brent Morgan

MENTORS REQUIRED

Have you operated or managed a business? Would you be interested in sharing your business experience with a small group of Year 13 Business Studies students?

This would involve being a contact for students to bounce ideas off, in the next two terms. If you are interested, or would like to find out more, please contact Caroline Harrington: E ch@darfield.school.nz P 03 3188411

Sue Robinson Andrew Slater Brad Sutton Alex Whyte Staff Representative Scott Jermyn Trudy McKay Returning Officer

We’d just like to thank everyone for all their hard work, and a special acknowledgement to all the people who came and supported the 40 Hour Famine quiz night. If you took part in the 40 Hour Famine over this past weekend, congratulations for helping with the cause and making a difference. There’s one last step to go before we can say we really helped, and that’s completed by handing your booklet with your raised money into the office by the end of the term at the latest. Thanks again everyone from the Darfield 40 Hour Famine team!

Brooke Steele

Street Talk

Defensive Driving Courses

Defensive Driving Course June 2019

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Courses available at Darfield High School. 18, 20, 25 and 27 June 3.305.30 pm. Cost $90 - usually $175 but subsidy is provided by Malvern Health Trust. If you miss a session you have the flexibility to catch up this session at another course.

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STUDENT SUCCESSES Darfield Girls' First XV played Greymouth High School on Wednesday 22 May at DHS. This was the first time the girls had played in front of the school. They played a good game and came away with a 63-0 win.

PAGEANT SUCCESS On May 4, I competed at a pageant in Ashburton. The results were unexpected and I just wanted to share them with you.

2nd runner up Miss Smile (won a printed portrait and cash) Miss Valentus (won Valentus products and cash) Miss Michael Hill (won a Michael Hill necklace and pendant worth $1000 and cash) Best in gown (won a cash prize) Best in Sport Attire (won a cash prize) Best in Production (won a cash prize) Best in Festival Costume (won a cash prize) All together, I received $650 cash and $200 worth of Valentus products and $1000 Michael Hill necklace.

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QUAD RESULTS Geraldine Netball Geraldine vs Darfield 36 -18 to Geraldine Geraldine vs Ellesmere 52 - 19 to Geraldine Darfield vs Ellesmere 38 - 16 to Darfield Football Geraldine vs Ellesmere 3 - 2 to Ellesmere Ellesmere Vs Darfield 3 - 1 to Ellesmere Darfield vs Geraldine 3 - 1 to Darfield Rugby Geraldine vs Ellesmere 43 - 12 to Ellesmere Geraldine vs Darfield 91 - 7 to Darfield Darfield vs Ellesmere 72 - 5 to Darfield

1st Darfield 12 Points 2nd Ellesmere 9 Points 3rd Geraldine 6 points

Mt Hutt

Netball Year 7 1st Geraldine 2nd Ellesmere 3rd Darfield 4th Mt Hutt Netball Year 8 1st Darfield 2nd Ellesmere 3rd Geraldine 4th Mt Hutt

CANTERBURY SECONDARY SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 On Tuesday 28 May, a small group of keen runners from Darfield High School headed off to QEII for the annual Canterbury Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships. The weather was perfect and the ground conditions ideal, making for an exciting afternoon of competition.

All the students who competed should be justifiably happy with their efforts, so well done to all competitors.

Here are the results: AWD – 1 km race Ben Knowles – 16th (personal best – well done Ben!) AWD – 2 km race Nathan Carter – 1st (an outstanding result from a very fit Nathan!)

Year 9 Boys Quin Mitchell 19th Brayden Barnhill 31st Casey Taylor 34th Equal Oliver Flower 38th Year 9 Girls Isla McPherson 4th (Another excellent result from a very good runner) Charlise Miller 18th Zara McLean 45th Blakely Bruce-Sheppard 52nd A big thank you to all parents and caregivers for your support on the day – it was very much appreciated by the students!

The very best of luck to Nathan Carter and Isla McPherson who now head off to Timaru to run in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships.

Football 1st Equal Darfield and Mt Hutt 3rd Equal Ellesmere and Geraldine Rugby 1st Mt Hutt 2nd Ellesmere 3rd Geraldine 4th Darfield

1st Ellesmere 19 Points 2nd Equal Darfield and Geraldine 18 Points 4th Mt Hutt 16 Points Please see pages 12 and 13 for the Quad photos.

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Artwork by Xani Fetzer

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Yubetsu Scholarship Our three Yubetsu scholarship students have arrived safely in Japan.

Hayden de Burger, Niamh Guy and Max Whyte travelled to Tokyo on 26 May. They were met by Yubetsu Council representative, Miss Miki Sato, who accompanied them to Yubetsu where they were welcomed by the Mayor and met with their new host families. Our next newsletter will have an update on how they are settling in.

Hayden de Burger, Max Whyte and Niamh Guy arriving in Tokyo, Japan

SCIENCE LABS AND COMPUTER ROOMS In December 2018, Reynolds Construction commenced the process of changing our two computer rooms into science labs.

This involved moving the existing computer rooms over to C Block.

C5 and C6 underwent some

minor alterations to create a new office and meeting area, and a new dividing wall was put in to enable the space to be used as an open learning space. These rooms were available for use for the start of 2019.

The conversion of the old computer rooms A7 and A10 into science labs commenced in January 2019 and they were ready for use in week four of Term 2. This has meant we can retire the old E5 science lab and all our science labs are in one block.

Lynda Milner

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Bullying Free Week 2019

Bullying Free Week 2019 was a huge success!

The purpose of the week was to promote kindness, and positive vibes in an anti-bully environment.

Thanks to all the hard work the Wellbeing committee put into organising this week, I think this purpose was fulfilled.

The week started with Love Day; this involved decorating the outside of the Library and Year 7 block in pink, red and white, in order to promote kindness and appreciation around the school. On Tuesday, we held the Positivitree in the quad; this is where students were able to come and write positive notes and hang them on the tree, which is displayed in the Library for other students to read.

On Wednesday, we had face painting in the quad at lunchtime.

On Thursday, we had the bake sale, which was super successful as we raised $435 which was donated to the Mental Health Foundation.

Thank you to everyone who supported this! And finally, to end the week on a high, we had Pink Shirt day, with the majority of the school dressed in pink, and the Year 12 Health class running activities on the quad!

Corien Blom

Head of Well-being Corien Blom Any questions feel free to email: headofwellbeing@darfield.school.nz

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SHOWQ Click here to watch

Darfield High School's 2019 ShowQuest Performance

ShowQuest is a performing arts platform giving schools the opportunity to address real life topics/issues through dance, music and props displaying an overall message, storyline and/or theme, in 12 minutes. After three auditions in Term One, groups were formed and practices began.

After 10 weeks of practices during lunchtime, three Sunday practices and many new friendships formed, all of our hard work and practice would be left on the stage in just one performance.

This year, Darfield chose the theme of Sexual Assault and lack of consent, with the story of how the victim can often feel isolated and as if they have little or no support if society is constantly questioning that specific individual, making it seem as if it were their own fault.

Thank you to everyone involved in helping making our ShowQuest performance as incredible as it was! Thanks to all of the dancers and performers for their hard work and dedication and making our visions become a reality, creating such a powerful heart-wrenching performance. A big thanks to my fellow choreographers, Alex McGregor, Caitlin Knowles, Jess Galletly and Teresa Barnhill, for working with me to create such amazing dances and for their awesome choreography! Again a massive thank you to Miss Blakemore and Mrs Cutler for all their hard work and dedication to ShowQuest: we couldn’t have done any of this without them, along with Mrs Dalley for being our number one supporter and Mr Jermyn for all his help on the day!

This year, Darfield took home 2nd Place along with awards for Theme and Soundtrack; our lead dancer, Alex McGregor, also won the Outstanding Rangitahi Performance award for the best performer of the whole night! Congratulations, Darfield; I am so proud of each and everyone of you!

Jemma Dalley

The main message of our performance was that “It Only Takes One”, showing the audience that you can be that one person who helps to make a change in someone’s life, no matter what the situation is.

Alex McGregor and Jemma Dalley receiving awards on behalf of DHS for 2nd Place and Theme and Soundtrack.

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Alex McGregor receiving her award for Outstanding Rangitahi Performance.

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On Tuesday 21 May, nine Year 11 students were lucky enough to visit Mayor Sam Broughton and Selwyn Council to present our ideas on a new addition to our community.

It all started with a Social Studies task in Year 10 to come up with a new idea for development in our community. In November of last year, Sam came out to hear all of our presentations and then, after a holiday of improving our presentations, we all travelled to the Council chambers to give our presentations again.

We walked into the chambers and were very intimidated by what lay in front of us: a row of tables each with microphones on top. Tamzin and I came up with the idea for a dog park in Darfield; Ella, Jess, Becky and Zahara came up with the idea

of an indoor sports stadium; and Matt, Blake and Devon came up with the idea for a zebra crossing and new paths around the High School and the Primary School.

MAYORAL VISIT Selwyn Dictrict Council

Our presentations all went well and we hope the Council looks on our ideas and could possibly make them happen in the future. A big thank you to Mrs Lee who took the time to organise this meeting and got us all there.

Niamh Guy

Please see page 5 for the Quad results.

Years 7 & 8 Quad Tournament Mt Hutt Thursday 6 June

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Years 9 & 10 Quad Tournament Geraldine Thursday 30 May

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YEAR 12 OUTDOOR EDUCATION

TARN COL TRAMP

After final checks and decision-making regarding weather-based route choices, we were off.

We arrived at Greyney’s Shelter in Arthur’s Pass at about 10.30 am, loaded up our packs on our backs and headed for the hills. We stopped not far into it for a lesson on river crossing techniques, which proved vital given the numerous crossings we had to do over the three days.

Edward’s Hut was welcoming and warm after a difficult day, and timely in its arrival as many of us were getting a bit rough around the edges. We didn’t take long to settle in, lighting the fire, cooking up sausages, bacon and, for one group, mouth-watering venison steaks for dinner. A bit of navigation planning for the daunting following day was done, in order to plan the logistics. It didn’t take us long to drift off after an exhausting day.

The day was gloomy and it drizzled most of the time on our six-hour tramp into Edwards Hut. This didn’t dampen our spirits too much and we coped really well, despite it being too cold to stop for any length of time. It was very steep and slippery in patches, which meant we had to work together and concentrate on our footing.

Our planned early rise did not really eventuate and, when combined with a slow pack-up, meant a very late kick off for the day at 10 am, which proved not so great at the end of the day. We tramped up the Edwards River Valley to Taruahuna Pass, which is situated on the rubble of Fallen Mountain. After a lovely sunny morning

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which was most appreciated after the chilliness of the day before, we had a quick lunch stop looking at the view towards Tarn Col and searching for a route up the steep face. We could not believe we were going to climb something so steep and we were a bit nervous about it.

We tramped to the base of Tarn Col and started our way up, beginning with a climb up a steep creek bed and then heading off to the side, climbing on tussocks and using them to help haul ourselves up. It was scary, but exhilarating at the same time. We had to concentrate hard on every move to ensure we didn’t fall, as the consequence of this would not be good. Lots of team work, encouragement and support saw us all conquer this massive challenge. The views from the tops were definitely worth the effort and perseverance we had to use to get there. Huge mountains, a beautiful tarn and the raw beauty of this place definitely hit us all, as we soaked it all in.

From here, we expected things to get a bit easier as we had just completed most of the climbing for the trip; however, this did not prove to be true. The steep and technical terrain underfoot from here to Otehake River

was slow and frustrating. The inevitable dawned on us at the bottom of the first valley that we could continue to the hut in the dark, or set up camp where we were.

The group decided to push on to the hut which took two more hours—this pushed us to our absolute limits and brought us together as a team; we had to share torchlight, spot each other through stream crossings and support each other through the difficult times. We finally got to the Hawdon Hut (‘manor’ we decided, as it was so much appreciated) after a HUGE 10-hour day.

Everybody chipped in to cook up dinner and reflect on an uncompromising day.

The final day involved a four-hour trek out from the Hawdon Hut track and Riverbed to Hawdon Valley Campsite and shelter. This was a much appreciated, slightly downhill trail and enabled us to complete all our final navigation assessments.

This was a MASSIVE and DEMANDING journey that tested us all at stages along the way. It will be a shared adventure that won’t be forgotten as, with such challenge, comes massive growth.

I am so proud of my class; this was a huge achievement and a trip that many might contemplate but most would struggle to achieve. This class showed great courage and strength of character to push through.

Congrats!

Nic Kelly

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION ...

Let the Show begin!

This week at DHS, it's all about the classic musical GREASE! With hours of practice behind them, the cast and crew are ready to showcase their talents to the public, performing, singing and dancing their way through this week.

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Opening night is tonight, Tuesday 11 June at 7 pm. Come along to one of the five shows and be entertained by this talented group of High School students. Tickets can still be purchased at the school office.

Good luck to all those who are taking part!

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(L to R) Issy Kennedy, Emily Waters, Ria Kelly and Molly Batstone

Concours Cuisine des Ecoles

The French Cooking Competition is always an exciting event in the school year and one that Senior French students always look forward to!

Once a year, students learning French in the various schools of the Christchurch region compete in a Masterchef like competition. Students work in teams of four and have two hours to produce and present a two course meal for the judges. This year, the theme of the competition was La Provence, a French region known for its love of garlic, olives and tomatoes.

Darfield entered two teams in this competition. Team 1 was a mixed group of Year 10, 12 and 13 students, and Team 2 was a Year 11 team. Due to the large number of participants, the teams were organised in two different cooking rooms. In room 1, Team 1 impressed the judges with a Daube (traditional beef casserole), Fougasse (a regional flat bread with olive and herbs) and Coulombiers (an almond cake). They performed extremely well but the competition was fierce and they lost to Cashmere High School by half a point out of 100!

In the other room, Team 2 was cooking a panfried fish fillet served with tomatoes stuffed with garlic and herbs and a side of freshly made Fougasse. For dessert, they baked a lemon cake served with a fresh lemon curd and whipped cream. The judges commented on the high level of execution of the dishes and awarded them first place!

Every year, I am impressed by the high level of skill demonstrated by the students entering this competition, and this year was no different. In fact, I believe that we have seen this year a lot of true culinary talent and the comments from the judges (and the results) confirmed my belief.

(L to R) Ethan Spence, Kate Morris and Jeremy Bourhill

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When we were in France, we spent two months staying with a family, going to school, going on holidays, and just living a normal French life.

I discovered that French life isn't too much different to life in New Zealand, except for how the school works. With longer school days in France (from 8 am to 6 pm), I found it a little tough, and keeping up my work was a good challenge. Outside of school, I really enjoyed staying with my host family, and I'm really glad that my host brother has come back with me to stay in my family for two months. Staying in France for two months was a great experience, and I highly recommend the exchange to anyone who has the chance to take it.

I really enjoyed going to another country and learning the culture and the differences in their way of life. The school was probably the most different: we had to start at 8 and finish at 5.30 and we got a cooked lunch every day. The countryside is very beautiful, and the roofs on their houses are made of slate. The food is also very different. They have a million different types of cheese and they put a lot of salt in everything. I had a great time going on holiday with my host family and seeing Brittany and visiting all the famous places. It was an amazing opportunity, and I am very glad that I did it.

Emily Waters

Ethan Spence

BONJOUR

WELCOME TO DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Six French exchange students are here as part of the exchange programme. These students will be in New Zealand for seven weeks and their aim is to improve their fluency in English and discover the New Zealand culture.

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French Students (L to R): Luna Le Buhan, Charlelie Carer, Camille Laurent, Arthur Lozac'h, Lylou Clugery and Lyam Ropars.

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Rural College is a NCEA Unit Standard based course for students in Years 11 to 13. There is also a two-term taster course available in Year 10. The Lincoln University Diploma in Agriculture course is available as a night-school option for adults and school leavers. A generous scholarship exists to fund this university study.

The Year 11 course is equally divided between: practical and theory units, and covers such topics as Quad Bike and Motorbike Safety, Electric and Non-electric Fencing, Tractor Safety, Cattle and Sheep Identification and Attributes, and Cold Water Plumbing Systems, as well as several Horticulture options.

Students complete between five and seven days’ Work Experience arranged by the school and completed in school holiday periods. Students also attend whole-day farm visits where they undertake a wide variety of farm activities.

In Year 12, the focus is almost completely on Beef and Sheep Animal Husbandry and Dairy Farming, with further development of practical skills.

In Year 13, the emphasis is on preparation for further University study, and the topics taught are based on the requirements for the Diploma in Agriculture.

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RURAL COLLEGE

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CAMBODIA 2018

You hear about the Killing Fields.

You hear about the genocide committed by the Khmer Rouge. I never thought I would get the opportunity to visit the infamous country where all of that took place. But visit I did, with a group of intrepid travellers: a fantastic group of senior students from a range of year levels, with

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a range of reasons for wanting to travel. We started meeting and planning late in 2017. Some wanted to celebrate leaving school; others were following in the footsteps of older siblings; some just wanted something different. A group formed and the adventure began!

Before we knew it, we were landing in Phnom Penh as the sun set, marvelling at the views. With a studentplanned itinerary, we began our expedition. Thirty-nine degree heat, noise, lights and traffic met us in Cambodia’s capital city. The adventure was underway.

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Cambodia is a country of contrasts.

It’s visually rich and friendly, and cruel at the same time. The architecture is magnificent and shambolic and the food is comforting and, at times, very confronting. The group took everything in their stride. They were responsible for organising accommodation and meals during all the sightseeing stages of the trip. This was done with haggling and on a budget. Tuk tuk racing soon became a popular sport as the group raced through the brightly lit night streets of Phnom Penh and later Siem Reap.

Early on in the planning, the team decided they wanted to fund and help build a house for a family living in abject poverty. This was a big task. The budget for the build started high and kept growing as we neared departure from NZ. With help from our parents and the wonderful organisational skills of Anna Morris, we secured a Yellow pages delivery which enabled the build to go ahead. The team arrived late in the evening in Isambouri, just south of Siem Reap. They spent four days working as manual labourers in 39 degree heat. It was tough.

We knew the family chosen for our project needed help; still, it was a bigger shock than I expected seeing where they had been living. To put this into context: my chicken shed would have been an upgrade to the house they were living in when we arrived. Shifting dirt and hammering in nails is hard work—throw in 80% humidity and heat in the high thirties and things get real. Yep, we did moan and groan our way through it, but get through it we did.

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It felt amazing to provide, before the rainy season, a dry home for a family with a young child.

sugarcane, digging up galaga, and swimming in jungle streams next to waterfalls.

It was also amazing to lie in a hammock in a jungle, surrounded by bush and the sounds of strange animals; yep, another highlight of the trip. After the terror of being told not to wander around with our head torches on, as snakes would jump out of their trees towards the light, we settled for a well-deserved sleep. Our jungle hike took two days.

We were guided by locals who knew the jungle like the backs of their hands. They even had us eating fire ants from a tree trunk, chewing on

The trip took 21 days. It went quickly.

There were some tears and some homesickness along the way. The team arrived back in Christchurch in the early hours of the morning to be met by family and friends. It was a whirlwind trip and one that won’t be forgotten for a long time, if ever. Our next adventure takes us to Nepal.

Are you up for it?

Penny Laws

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CIRCUS CHALLENGE On 24 May 2019, Clinton from Circus Challenge came to Darfield High School to show some circus tricks to the Year 7s. Everyone enjoyed the acts because he was interactive with the audience and some Year 7s got to be part of his amazing acts.

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He showed us how to spin a plate on a very thin stick, how to balance on top of people but still look very graceful, how to juggle with thin fabrics and how to ride a unicycle while juggling sharp knives. Some of the acts were so risky that half of the audience was looking away or clutching onto their seats, but those were the ones that got the loudest applause.

All of the Year 7s got to interact with the acts and learn how to be a master at them. We got to spin plates on sticks and there were three ways to do it: the traditional way by putting the stick on the bottom of the plate and spinning it faster and faster. Or you insert the stick in the dent at the bottom of the plate and spin with your hand. Or you can be amazing and spin the plate in the air and hopefully catch it with your stick like a master.

We also learned how to juggle with thin pieces of fabric by simply chucking one in the air then another so you're crisscrossing and catching them and releasing another one. Clinton made us think of it like a mountain (triangle).

And lastly we got to learn how to balance by getting into teams and making weird structures of ourselves. All of these we got to do while listening to a catchy tune to have more fun.

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LEADERSHIP SPEAKERS In Year 7 we have been studying leadership as part of our Social Studies topic. We have had heaps of guest speakers in this year, including Sam Broughton (Mayor of Selwyn) who talked to us about his role as a leader, what the Selwyn Council do/what they want done and about his life when he was our age. He also used to work at Darfield High School as a Youth Worker!

Jezza Williams also came to speak to the Year 7s. He talked about being a guide and doing pretty extreme things. He showed us a video of him rafting and diving of massive cliffs! He said he made one mistake, slipped as he was canyoning and hit his head. He broke his neck and is now a C5 tetraplegic and is in a wheelchair. He thought ok, now what? He wanted to still go in the outdoors and do what he loves. So he started a company called Making Trax. He encourages people to push their limits no matter what their ability.

Aaron Orangi came and spoke to us about his experience at the Olympics when he competed as a bobsledder. He played a lot of sport and enjoyed it, then someone suggested he should try bobsledding. He did and got in to the New Zealand team. He said as a leader you need to have the respect of others and show people respect.

All the speakers we have had are really good leaders and very inspiring. It was great to have them come in and talk to us.

Emily Richards

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PTSA Darfield High School

News for May and June

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A wonderful film night of She Shears which was presented by the Rural Women New Zealand Darfield Branch. The PTSA provided a supper following the screening and were also entertained by the movie. Thanks to Lorraine Sheen and the Rural Women New Zealand Darfield Branch who kindly donated all but $3 per person to the PTSA. We raised around $300 on the night.

The weekend following this we hosted the legendary comedy duo Ethel and Bethel Bingo Babes. Seventy people attended which was lighter than we expected but still we managed to make a profit and give all who attended a fabulous night out of fun, entertainment, prizes and supper, and showed how much fun the Darfield PTSA can have!

We would like to thank all our amazing sponsors who donated prizes on the night making it all worthwhile. All our proceeds go back to the school, so any profits are very much appreciated.

Our next two big events coming up are the change-over dinner for the Malvern Lions on Wednesday 26 June 2019 and the Senior school formal on 27 July 2019. Anyone wishing to lend a hand is appreciated and welcome. Please contact ptsa@darfield.school.nz if you would like to help out. We look forward to hearing from you.

Rhonda Hamilton-Cross

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This year we celebrated Cultural Diversity Day with international and domestic students representing Thailand, Austria, Japan, France, Germany, Spain, The Netherlands and China. Each table had an interactive activity for visitors to have a go at, including general knowledge quizzes, language-based challenges, and practical activities. It was great to see the visiting domestic students eagerly engaging in the activities, and lots of smiles all round. Thank you very much to the teachers and students who visited, and to everyone who helped with the various preparations.

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School and Community Notices Term Two Events 11 School Production GREASE (to 14 June)

Dispatch Newsletter 12 Canterbury Primary Schools Gymnastics

Senior Progress Reports 13 Senior Quad at Darfield (pp day 20 June)

Years 7 and 8 Weekly Sport (12.30-3.15 pm) 17 Jazzquest (to 21 June)

Year 13 Biology Trip to Orana Park 18 Year 11 PE Trip to Lincoln University

Canterbury Gymnastics Championships

PTSA Meeting (7.30 pm) 19 Year 12 Science UC Radioactivity Field Trip

Canterbury Primary Schools Cross Country 20 Year 13 Geography Trip to Queenstown (to 23 June)

Years 7 and 8 Weekly Sport (12.30-3.15 pm) 21 Staff Only Day

University of Canterbury French Day 24 Junior Reports 25 Year 13 Physics Practical (P3 - 5) 26 Rugby Southern Tour vs Kings and Timaru Boys

(26-28 June) 27 Senior Oral Tapestries

Years 7 and 8 Weekly Sport (12.30-3.15 pm) 28 International Mid Winter Party 29 Rockquest Finals July 2 Year 12 Emerging Leaders Conference

BOT Meeting (6.30 pm) 4 Junior Oral Tapestries

Years 7 and 8 Weekly Sport (12.30-3.15 pm) 5 Dispatch Newsletter

House Singing Competition

Last Day of Term 2

Darfield High School is on the look out for volunteers to assist students with reading and writing at assessment time.

This takes place at the school, during the school hours that fit with your schedule. If you are willing to give an hour or two to help students here, please contact Elaine in the School office: Phone: 318 8411 or Email: elaine@darfield.school.nz DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

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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.

School Sports Socks - Now Available If you play football or rugby, then you need to be wearing Darfield High School socks. Available for $10 from Mrs Armstrong.

Years 7 - 12 Students Uniform Reminder Permitted jewellery: a wristwatch and one gold or silver stud per ear. No other jewellery is permitted.

School socks are plain black, calf to knee-high length - plain means NO logos!

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.

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.

Defensive Driving Course June 2019 Courses available at Darfield High School. 18 , 20, 25 and 27 June 3.30-5.30 pm. Cost $90 - usually $175 but subsidy is provided by Malvern Health Trust. If you miss a session you have the flexibility to catch up this session at another course.

Contact details: Website: www.fde.co.nz Fusion Driver Education. Text: 027229 8018. Email:office@ fde.co.nz

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IF IT’S HAPPENING NOW CALL 111

IF IT’S ALREADY HAPPENED USE 105

https://www.selwyngallery.co.nz/film-fest

Entry forms are still available. Any students who are now not able to compete because of the date change, please see Mrs Armstrong.

JULY HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES Code Camp

Filming Techniques

Game Design

Influence your Instagram

3 Days | $210 | 9am–3pm

2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

3 Days | $210 | 9am–3pm

6–8 July

10–11 July

13–14 July & 20–21 July

15–17 July

Film Making

Character Design

1 Minute Movies

Fine Art Photography

4 Days | $280 | 9am–3pm

2 Days | $140 | 9am –3pm

2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

6–9 July

10–11 July

13–14 July

15 – 16 July

3D Character Concepts Photography A&P 2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

3D Modeling for 3D Printing

B/W & Street Photography

6–7 July

10–11 July

2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

13–14 July

17–18 July

2D Animation

Lightroom

Photography Advanced

Photoshop

3 Days | $210 | 9am–3pm

2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

6–8 July

10– 11 July & 15–16 July

13–14 July

17–18 July

Visual Design

Beauty Make-Up

Clay Modeling

Film Editing

3 Days | $210 | 9am–3pm

2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

3 Days | $210 | 9am–3pm

6–8 July & 19–21 July

10–11 July

13–14 July

19–21 July

Photography Techniques

Digital Illustration

3D Modeling

3D Animation

2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

3 Days | $210 | 9am–3pm

3 Days | $210 | 9am–3pm

3 Days | $210 | 9am–3pm

8–9 July

13–15 July

15–17 July

19–21 July

Pen & Paint 2 Days | $140 | 9am–3pm

Digital Illustration Advanced

8–9 July & 18–19 July

3 Days | $210 | 9am–3pm 19–21 July

Register Your Place Now! Open to secondary school students Call us: 0800 66 55 44

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SECONDARY SCHOOLS

MUD RUN

2019

Get MUDDY Get MOVING Get AMONGST IT

SUNDAY 16 JUNE

Now on

SUNDAY 30 JUNE

New location: Christchurch Adventure Park Exclusively for high school students For teams of up to four See your School Sports Coordinator before 5 June LIKE UC Education Mud Run on facebook

Email us: lyndal.lane@yoobeecolleges.com

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PUBLICA407 PUBLICA011

are you a secret flu spreader? to you can spread the fluou your loved ones with t knowing you have it Flu shots are available from your GP team or some pharmacies. You may even qualify for a free shot.

Check out www.flufree.co.nz for more info and flu facts.

$5000 up for grabs COFFEE CULTURE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

We’ve got $5000 to give away to students who are actively giving back to our community and need a hand to do even more.

If you’re at high school and want our help (and money) to do good in your neighbourhood, apply now for a $500 Local Heroes Scholarship.

Head to our website, fill out an application form and get it in to us before Wednesday 31st July, 2019.

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EVENTS S.T.A.R.S.

uth Darfield Yo Art Exhibition Darfield St John Youth Cadet’s are putting on an Art Exhibition and Auction to share with you all their projects they have been working on!

Friday 5th July 2019 5:30pm - 7:30pm Darfield High School Hall Gold Coin Entry, with proceeds going towards our end of year camp!

Matariki in Selwyn

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For more information, Email Victoria Tomes Victoria.Tomes@Stjohn.org.nz

11 JUNE 2019

A DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL PRODUCTION OF THE CLASSIC

By arrangement with Origin™ Theatrical Pty Ltd - www.origintheatrical.com.au BOOK, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY JIM JACOBS AND WARREN CASEY

DIRECTOR

Morehu Solomon

MUSICAL DIRECTOR Glenn Teasdale

MUSIC

Darfield Recreation Centre

PREFORMED BY DHS Band

Come and celebrate Matariki in Malvern…

Spectacular Kapa Haka performances from Malvern Schools Sharing of hāngi cooked kai A variety of interactive activities and displays Culturally inspired Art Exhibition

Koha (donation) welcomed on entry Advert Sponsor

TICKETS www.darfield.school.nz or DHS Office 318 8411

Venue: DHS Hall

$20 Adults $15 Students

The Matinee Shows have been adapted to a Junior Version suitable for primary school children

7.30pm OPENING NIGHT Tuesday 11 June

10am 7.30pm

10am 7.30pm

MATINEE & EVENING SHOW Wednesday 12 June

MATINEE & EVENING SHOW Thursday 13 June

10 am FINAL SHOW Friday 14 June

Good Luck to all involved in the

GREASE

production this week!

PARENT INFO EVENING

ALL YEAR 10, 11 & 12 STUDENTS 6.30PM, TUESDAY 18TH JUNE 2019 J BLOCK AT SCHOOL PENNY LAWS

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Artwork by Maddy Berge • Darfield High School • PO Box 5, Darfield, 7541

• 7 McLaughlins Road, Darfield • 03 318 8411

• admin@darfield.school.nz • www.darfield.school.nz