Wisdom through learning : Akona to matauranga kia mōhio 6 DECEMBER 2017
DHS DUX 2017: Samuel Roper
SUMMER QUAD TOURNAMENT
FOR TERI
Principal’s Comments One of my favourite parts of our Senior Prizegiving ceremony is when we hear of the plans of our departing Year 13 students. After having been a big part of their lives for seven years, it is sad but exciting to see them moving on to the next stage in their lives. In farewelling the Year 13 students, we also mark the end of a more involved school relationship for many parents. We have worked with you and your children to nurture them through to this, the end of their secondary schooling. Together, we have had our highs and lows; our successes and challenges. We have got most things right and we have made mistakes, too. I hope you reflect on our time working together to support your children as a partnership that has grown and changed over the years, from uncertain beginnings to the pride of handing them over to the rest of their lives. As the year ends, we also farewell staff who are moving on to their next chapter as they head off to promotions and new challenges and adventures. A staff member most will not have met, but who illustrates the range of ways we work to support students, is Shirley Fitzgerald. Shirley is a teacher aide who is leaving us after seven years working with a student with very specialised needs in the Learning Support Department; that student is moving on to life after school. We also farewell teachers HeatherMaree Allen, Eve Clutterbuck and Callum Waldron who have been with us on fixed term contracts this year. Matt Benassi has been teaching Commerce for two years and moves to a promotion at Cashmere High School.
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Mel Evans has taught Maths for five and a half years and moves on to a position at Rolleston College, as does Kevin Hoy who has been a Year 8 homeroom teacher for four years. Some teachers are heading off to other towns with their families: Janet Nethercott to Dunedin, Kirsty Holland to Auckland, and Jared Bell, Dean of the current Year 13 cohort for the last five years, to Blenheim. Rachel Balchin will be on Maternity leave in 2018. I thank them all for their considerable contribution. The success of our students is strongly linked to the high quality of our teachers so we applaud them all for the range of ways they have found to go the extra mile for our students. Each year has its share of successes and challenges. Thank you to all of our staff for their hard work, their patience and their focus on the learning and achievement of the students at Darfield High School. Finally, for those leaving DHS at the end of this year, I hope you feel that you have had good value from your education here and that you look back on it with pride and fondness.
Congratulations to the following students who have earned five Deans Awards. They are presented with a certificate in assembly and receive a $10 voucher.
Star Chalmers Alex Gerritsen Jaida Banks Gemma Clucas Coco Edwards Neve Molloy Georgie Opie Jessica Stewart Elise Whitwell Heather Hamilton
Thank You Thank you to all the people who brought in donations for the Courtenay A & P Show. From the PTSA.
Best wishes to our whole school community for a safe and restful summer break. James Morris
Monday 4 December marked the last day for the seniors at DHS. They come to collect their school magazine and say their goodbyes while having morning tea with their teachers. We wish them all well for their future ventures. 2
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This year, I had the pleasure of working with the talented Vocal Ensemble and Mrs Balchin (Head of Music). Mrs Balchin has being working hard to make sure we are competition ready, as well as juggling classes and other musical talent. Mrs Balchin has not only put in more time then any of the students, she also gave up her lunch for us. She will be on maternity leave soon and will be back in 2019.
Staff member Ross Meder was honoured at a ceremony held recently in Dunedin. Ross is an active member of the local St John. Ross was invested as a Member of the order of St John by Her Excellency the Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, Governor General. Congratulations, Ross.
Along with Mrs Balchin, we are also saying goodbye to a dear vocalist, Henry Oakley, who always had a smile and the most dedication to singing.
Ross Meder and Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy
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Help support the Year 8 students, raising money for Kids-Can L to R: Rachael Phillipson: 2017 Head Girl, Niamh Rayne: 2018 Deputy Head Girl, Caleb Banks: 2018 Deputy Head Boy, George Brown: 2018 Head Boy, Fergus Thomas: 2017 Head Boy, Katie Sharp: 2018 Head Girl.
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Entertainment and Stalls Bouncy Castles Candy Floss Jelly Bath Bombs Christmas Decorations Bacon Butties Sausage Sizzle Lucky Dips And Lot's More! 3
Student Successes Ministerial Youth Advisory Group Twelve young New Zealanders have been selected to take part in the 2018 Ministerial Youth Advisory Group, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced on 17 November. Kate Morris (Year 11) has been selected to be part of this group. The Advisory Group has been set up so that young people between the ages of 14 and 18 have the opportunity to have a say about education in New Zealand. Kate said; "When we meet as a team we will discuss improvements we'd like to make in our education system. In particular I'd like to focus on youth wellbeing, equality in schools, and improving the NCEA assesement system." Year 11 Student Kate Morris
Kate is also looking forward to meeting the other students who will be part of this group "The other students that have been chosen are an incredibly diverse group and I'm really looking forward to working with them and sharing our different perspectives, ideas, and experiences."
Michael Marvin pictured at a recent tournament hosted by his Burnham club. Michael lost his fight by only a point. Although he was disappointed, it gives him something to work on in the next couple of months, ready for a hard and busy year next year.
Teresa Barnhill has been accepted into the New Zealand School of dance (Wellington) for Contemporary Major in 2018, a huge achievement and honour to be accepted as an Associate. Teresa also found out her examination results in which she gained "Distinction" for her "Intermediate" Royal Academy of Dance Exam - another huge achievement . Being an Associate of NZ School of Dance Teresa will be given free training in Wellington on weekends or school Holidays.
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Equestrian
The World Challenge is a competition held each year, alternating between the North and South Island. Only 40 competitors are selected to compete and it is open to adults and one youth class (16 years and under). The same test is ridden by competitors around the other participating nations and international judges are used. Two Darfield students have been selected for the competition: Charlotte Thomas will be riding two horses, Te Puke and Farview Free Spririt, while Georgia Allison will be riding her horse GE Prides Dreamcatcher.
Charlotte riding Te Puke
Canterbury Cricket U17 Sam Clarke and Ryan Hughes were both selected for the Canterbury Country U17 Cricket Team with its tournament this year being held in Timaru from 11-15 December.
Sam Clarke
Ryan Hughes
They will be playing one-day cricket against teams from Christchurch City, Mid-Canterbury, South Canterbury, West Coast/Buller and Marlborough/Nelson.
Emily Waters Four on flute with merit
Isabella Kennedy Three on flute with merit
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Malvern Twilight Athletics The Malvern Twilight Athletics was recently held here at Darfield High School, with students competing from the local primary schools to go onto the Canterbury Schools' Athletic Championships being held on Wednesday 6 December in Ashburton.
Shot Put
Long Jump
11 Years Girls
1st Jessica Langridge 7.56
12 Years Girls
1st Anna McKenzie 4.09
12 Years Girls
1st Kirsty McCarthy-Dempsey 8.54
2nd Lily Champion-Smith 4.06
2nd Ava de Rooy 8.10
12 Year Boys
1st Izak Derik-Westaway 4.46
12 Year Boys
1st Vincent Sanderson 7.35
2nd Harrison Bereford 4.34
13 Years Girls
1st Emma Wason 8.29
3rd Dylan Butler 4.28
13 Years Boys
1st Dwight Felipe 8.00
13 Years Girls
1st= Emma Wason 3.84
2nd Jack Buist-Brown 7.82
1st= Mari Hendson 3.84
13 Years Boys
1st Hamish Thornley 3.67
2nd Sam Lyon 3.66
Discus 11 Years Girls
1st Jessica Langridge 17.90
12 Years Girls
1st Kirsty McCarthy-Dempsey 21.76
2nd Meila Paul 21.03
13 Years Girls
1st Piper Benbow 13.25
Distance 12 Years Girls
1st Emma Cunningham 4:38:12
12 Year Boys
1st Dylan Butler 4:14:34
2nd Brayden Barnhill
3rd Quin Mitchell
13 Years Girls
1st Holly Curtis 4:40:26
13 Years Boys
1st Olly Blackburn 4:22:38
Relay Teams
High Jump
11 Year Boys Team Oscar Lochore
DHS
12 Years Girls
1st Anna McKenzie 1.30
Jaye Hunter
DHS
2nd Ella Forrestor-Rolton 1.27
Eddie Adams
Darfield
12 Year Boys
1st Matt Speechley 1.37 (Countback)
Cameron Loveridge
Hororata
2nd Harrison Bereford 1.37
13 Years Girls
1st Melissa Duncan 1.20
2nd Mari Hendson 1.15
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Short Sprints
Long Sprints
11 Years Boys
1st Oscar Lochore
11 Years Boys
1st Oscar Lochore
2nd Jaye Hunter
2nd Jaye Hunter
12 Years Girls
1st May Sweeney
12 Years Girls
1st Anna McKenzie
2nd Anna McKenzie
2nd May Sweeney
12 Years Boys
1st Izak Derik-Westaway
12 Years Boys
1st Beau Gibbs
2nd Beau Gibbs
2nd Izak Derik-Westaway
3rd Dylan Butler
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On Thursday 30 November Darfield High School hosted the very first Years 7 and 8 Quadrangular tournament between Darfield High, Ellesmere College, Geraldine High and Mt Hutt College. The heat didn't deter the Years 7 and 8 students from competing in Ultimate Frisbee, Non Stop Cricket, Touch and Volleyball.
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Year 10 tramp 2017 was a blast! All us crazy kids jumped into a van and drove up into the Craigieburns to the Cass-Lagoon Saddle Walkway. Little did we know that the next three days were going to be full of jokes, sandflies, blisters, sweat and the beautiful outdoors. We started off our tramp by saying goodbye to half our group as they had decided to take the chill route up along the river. Day one was our biggest day as we were crazy enough to tramp from the start through to Cass Hut, over Cass Saddle and then down into Hamilton Hut. This took us six to seven hours, including breaks for food and rest along the way. When we got to Hamilton Hut there were sighs of relief to be heard, but the work was not over. We did not sleep in the huts, so we set up camp. In under 30 minutes, we all had our tents up and our beds were made. Luckily, we had stopped by a stream to have dinner so we were all fed and ready for bed, but not before a quick hot chocolate of course. Day two was another long day. Once we had woken up, pulled down our tents, re-packed our packs and had breakfast, we headed off again for a five to six hour day. Day two had the most beautiful sights; we walked along two swing bridges before getting to West Harper Hut. Here we stopped for a well deserved lunch and down time in and near the river. After lunch, we carried on over Lagoon Saddle towards our destination for the day, Lagoon Saddle Shelter and Hut. Once we arrived at the shelter, we put up our tents and made our beds before having dinner. That evening, two thirds of us walked to the tarn, also known as the lagoon; we all looked like tourists, snapping photos for memories, but the view was simply breathtaking and we just couldn't help ourselves. By this time in the tramp, a number of us had scary blisters that were big, red, aggravated monsters taking over our feet.
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The worst thing about them is that every step you take you’re reminded that they are there. By the time everyone had got back from the lagoon, we all gathered around a couple of tents and enjoyed our time together. We laughed, repeated weird sayings and got to know one another a little more. Shortly after that, we all jumped into our tents and went to bed. Day three was a walk in the park compared to the first two. We walked for two to three hours up a tiny hill and along a flat and, before going downhill for the final time, we stopped at an outlook. This view was not your ordinary view; it looked as if it was from the Narnia movie. Here we were perched on top of lagoon saddle looking down on the West Harper river and a 360 degree picture perfect view enclosed us. Then we headed down past our final hut , Bealey Hut. When we were down, we were faced with a dead van. So, once we had found a local farmer to help jump start it, we were off. Once we finally arrived back home in Darfield, some of us handed back our borrowed gear to the school and we made our journey back home. Thank you to the teachers and instructors for helping us. We have learned, gained and discovered so many things. We would highly recommend tramping because it takes you to cool and exotic places and creates life long memories and friends. Jenny Walter and Jess Galletly.
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On Tuesday, most of the Year 10 students travelled to Spencer Park to attend Adrenaline Forest for the day. We started off with a safety lesson in which we got to choose which level we would like to take on first. The levels got up to 3550 feet high, so you really got that adrenaline kick into you! All 67 of us students and the four staff were all high up into the trees just to see one another scream as we flew down the massive flying fox. Two days later, 43 students and five staff hit the road and headed to Sumner beach to attempt to catch some gnarly waves! As we arrived, the instructor and her six students taught us all how to get up on a surf board and how to keep balance. We all headed out and it was then up to us (with some help) to go and test our skills. After a while, we decide to test our life saving skills and do a paddleboard rescue, and I think it's safe to say that 'points' for participation were definitely heading our way. Overall, it was a fantastic few days and, with the great weather and lots of laughter, we would all die to do it again. Ella Roessink 10NV
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On 22 November Mr Mac and Ms Blakemore took 40 students up to Sumner beach to learn and experience what surfing was like. As a part of this group who had never surfed before, I was a bit nervous to see if I was able to surf or not. We all had a practice on how to stand up on the surfboard; then we headed off into the sea to put our practice into action. With one instructor to around six to eight people, everyone had the chance to give it a good try. I expected not to be able to stand up, although I ended up standing several times, with the help of the highly encouraging surf coaches. Overall, this day was the best activity day yet and I encourage future Year 10s to do surfing and give it a go!
On Monday 20 November, ten Year 10 students jumped into a van and drove into a University of Canterbury (UC) Breakout Day. We were all very excited as this was an opportunity to learn a little more about the law, business and arts programmes they have at UC. As we arrived, we were very surprised to find that the way we were going to learn about the courses was through a fun “Amazing Race� activity around the campus. We got to break codes, play stock market games, sit in a mock court room and sort through cases, and figure out different languages! We got the amazing chance to make new friends because we were put into groups depending on the colour that was on our name badges, so this meant we were randomly put into groups with people from other schools. I highly recommend the UC Breakout Day if you are interested in Law, Business and/or the Arts. Jessica Galletly ISSUE 13 / DHS DISPATCH
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Students Spill Blood For Each Other A few months ago, one of Darfield High School’s students, Teri Jackson, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. This came as a shock to the whole school and everyone in the wider school community wanted to show their support for Teri. This led to the initiation of several different events to show support for Teri and help her family. An obvious way to help was to donate blood, because healthy blood cells are essential for the recovery of a patient undergoing treatment for this disease. So, on Tuesday 21 November, a handful of students went to the New Zealand Blood Service to donate blood. It was both very educational and a lot of fun. The day started great; one by one, all seven Darfield students: Hunter Benbow, George Gibb, Olivia Lemon, Courtney Newell, Jacob Spence, Jayden Hann and George Brown, as well as Miss Watherston, met up outside the student office. Jules, from the New Zealand Blood Service, who had a lively smile and gave off positive vibes, met us there. She briefed us on what we needed to do in order to give blood: we needed to have consumed at least a litre of water, had breakfast and have some photo ID on us. At this point, several members of the group ran off to grab drink bottles and have ID printed off. Before we jumped in the van, we were given an informa-
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tion leaflet about the safety processes of giving blood to read during the trip into town, in between our many jokes about vampires and Dracula. Grinning with enthusiasm and a small amount of nervousness, we shortly found ourselves walking through the doors of the NZ Blood Service building.
a big, red, comfy reclining chair where my arm was wiped with an antiseptic cloth to ensure there would be no infection. She put a band around my arm to make sure the blood was at the correct pressure and then stuck the needle in… there was a brief pause as all the tension was released and we both laughed. It
There we were joined by student from St Andrew's College, Callum Stewart, who would also be giving blood with us. While one half of our team were shown around the building, the other half were giving blood. I was in the group that gave blood first. The first step in this process was filling out a form that comprised many questions about everything from where we had travelled in the past three years to what illnesses we had as children. It was relatively simple (thank goodness) taking only about 10 minutes. Then we were all given a small confidential appointment with a nurse who looked over the form, and took a sample of our blood using a strange pin pricking machine, which had a very sharp sensation. The blood was analysed and tested for levels of iron. This test, along with the form, showed whether we would meet the criteria to be eligible to give blood. I passed, and another wonderful, super cheerful nurse whisked me away into
took about seven minutes for 470 mls of my blood to be drained into the bag. Throughout this period, there were many interesting conversations with the nurses about why the blood doesn’t rust inside our bodies?!?! I am still unsure of the science behind it. After the needle was
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removed, came my favourite part of the whole experience; out of the kitchen came a lady with a tray full of the most wonderful biscuits. I must have worked up a bit of an appetite because at the time this excited me. My group rested for about half an hour before we started our tour of the laboratories. This was an incredible experience, and one that we were all very grateful to have. We started our tour in the room where the fresh blood was taken right after it was harvested. We saw a large centrifuge that was used to separate the blood into different parts: plasma (approx 55% of the total blood), the buffy coat (comprised of platelets and leukocytes) and the red blood cells (approx 45% of total blood). It was incredible to see the blood separated like this, but one thing in particular befuddled me:
after the blood was spun, one side was red and the other side was yellow. Then we went to the freezers, which were full of blood. One of the scientists said that some of the red blood cells are kept for up to four years. The next room was strange – it was where they kept the tops of people's skulls. We were told that sometimes after a head injury the brain can swell up and there is not enough room inside the skull, so doctors chop the top of the skull off and keep it in these special rooms for safe keeping until the brain has returned to its normal size. Lastly, we went though a few other labs that tested the blood to ensure it was safe to give to patients. The two groups were united again and we began to head back to Darfield. Would I give blood again? Certainly I would! Everyone was so pleasant and
kind to us and it was great to know that we were making a positive difference in people's lives. Giving blood is a crucial part of the health system. Teri wanted me to mention how thankful she was that her classmates had supported her in this way, and how important healthy blood is to patients with cancer. On 13 February next year, the Blood Service will be setting up their mobile donation station in the school hall and will be taking donations from students and then from community members after school hours. Please consider donating blood as it would be very much appreciated by those who have cancer and other illnesses that require healthy blood. Giving blood saves lives. George Brown and Hunter Benbow
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Year 10 Inaugural Darfield High School
On Friday morning, our Year 10 Food Technology students cooked with heart and passion in the Darfield High School Gourmet Burger Interclass Grand Final. The students worked for seven weeks trialling ingredients and combinations before coming up with their final burger. They then named their gourmet burger and created a promotional card to encourage people to enjoy eating their burger as much as they enjoyed creating it. The guest judges had the extremely difficult task of selecting the winners from the highly creative range of burgers produced. The winners were: Chan Chan Liwag and Ashley Macanang with their “Hawaiian Teriyaki Champ�
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For the last four Years, Tawera have dominated the House competition and so this year the big question has been: will they win again? They certainly started strongly in the triathlon and Athletic sports and things looked as though they were following a similar pattern to recent years.
The WINNER of the HOUSE CUP for 2017 is:
Highlights through this year have been the House Quiz with more intriguing and engaging questions highlighted by a record turnout of students to compete – of course that is what it is all about; and of course the Tabloids with the colour and the enthusiasm of participation.
Congratulations!
A big thanks to the outgoing House Captains who have tried their best to empower, motivate and bribe their members to give their all. Congratulations on leading your house with pride and passion: Rosa Millar, Madison O’Callaghan, Kylie Schnell. Georgi Pander, Georgie Watson, Jess Osborne, Jade Collier and Isaac Proud As is now the tradition, the current House Captains will pass on their House Books to the new House Captains for 2018.
House Captains for 2018 Kikorangi - Zara MacDonald and Grace Earle Rawhiti - Adrian Nolan and Remington Evans Tawera - Jo Devlin and Olivia Lemon Waimakariri - Harry Pooler and Adriana Cornelissen
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Athletics Tabloid Sports House Singing Swimming Triathlon Cross Country Talent Quest
Principal Awards This year, each of the Houses had their moment in the limelight: Excellence in NCEA Tawera winning Athletics, Triathlon and Cross Country, Rawhiti taking out House singing and Tabloids, Waimakariri winning Merit in NCEA World Vision and Class Placings for Years 7-10, and Kikorangi tak1st, 2nd, 3rd in Class. Year 7-10 ing out Excellences in NCEA and Oral Tapestries. 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Class. Year 11-13 So the competition has been close with 20 points separating the top three with three events to complete. This year’s winning World Vision House was consistent. Rarely were they in third or fourth posiOral Tapestries tion for an event. House Quiz Mufti Day Production Stage Challenge ICAS Tennis Champs School Chess TOTALS ISSUE 13 / DHS DISPATCH
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Senior Sports Awards Zoe Spinks: The Darfield High School Cup for Intermediate Girls' Cross Country Champion; Jeroen Breunisse: The Darfield High School Cup for Intermediate Boys' Cross Country Champion; Georgia Shinn: The Staff Rose Bowl for Senior Girls' Cross Country Champion; High Achievement Award for 6th Place at Canterbury Secondary Schools Cross Country Championship; Isaac Proud: The Mr C S Ell Cup for Senior Boys’ Cross Country Champion; Laura Ashworth: The G and L Beattie Cup for Intermediate Girls’ Swimming Champion; Ethan Taylor: The Diane Baird Trophy for Intermediate Boys’ Swimming Champion; High Achievement Award for 3rd place at Canterbury Secondary Schools Swimming Championships; Jade Collier: The Skinner Cup for Senior Girls' Swimming Champion; Hunter Benbow/Jacob Spence: The Coley Cup for Senior Boys' Swimming Champion; Zoe Spinks: The Dickens Cup for Junior Girls' Athletics Champion; High Achievement Award for 2nd in 200m and 3rd in 100m at South Island Athletics Championships; Aaliyah Van der Heyden: The David Baird Trophy for Intermediate Girls' Athletics Champion; Rhys Clatworthy: The David Baird Trophy for Intermediate Boys’ Athletics Champion; Courtney O’Callaghan: The Cup for Senior Girls' Athletics Champion; Isaac Proud: The Charles Family Cup for Senior Boys' Athletics Champion; Callum Murdoch: High Achievement Award for 2nd place at South Island Secondary Schools High Jump Championships; Brodie Wanhalla: High Achievement Award for 3rd place at South Island Secondary Schools Javelin Championships; Georgia Shinn: High Achievement Award for 6th place at South Island Secondary Schools Athletics Championships; Jade Collier/Harriet Watson: The Trophy for Senior Girls’ Individual Triathlon Champion; ISSUE 13 / DHS DISPATCH
Isaac Proud: The Rosanowski Family Trophy for Senior Boys’ Individual Triathlon Champion; Haydn Rose: The Broughton Cup for the Most Improved Rugby Player; Devon Mount: The 1994 1st XV Trophy for the Best Contribution to 1st XV Rugby Cole Spinks: The Darfield High School 1st XV Trophy for the Most Valuable Player as selected by the 1st XV Team; Mitchell Longdin: High Achievement Award for Canterbury Country Rugby U15 Representative; Callum Murdoch: High Achievement Award for Canterbury Country Rugby U15 Representative; Brooke McKay: The S M Forsyth Trophy for Services to School Hockey; Nicole Grigg: The Horndon Cup for the Most Improved Girls’ Hockey Player; Georgi Pander: The Chamberlain Trophy for the Most Improved Boys’ Hockey Player; The Porters Cup for Excellence in Skiing; High Achievement Award for 1st place at Canterbury Secondary Schools Ski Championships and 2nd place at South Island Secondary Schools Ski Championships; Courtney O’Callaghan: The Taege Family Netball Cup for the Most Valuable Player in Senior Netball; Ashleigh Cridge: High Achievement Award for Selwyn Netball U15 Representative; Lucy Glassey: High Achievement Award for Selwyn Netball U15 Representative; Olivia Lemon: High Achievement Award for Selwyn Netball U17 Representative; Jackson Proud: The Malvern Basketball Trophy for the Most Improved Player; Niamh Rayne: The Darfield High School Trophy for the Most Improved Girls Basketball Player; Harriet Watson: The Rayne Family Cup for the Most Valuable Senior Basketball Player; Hunter Benbow: The Woodward Trophy for the Smallbore Shooting Champion; High Achievement Award for being in the DHS team placing 5th in Target Shooting at National Championships;
Jacob Spence: The Darfield High School Trophy for the Most Improved Smallbore Shooting Score; High Achievement Award for being in the DHS team placing 5th in Target Shooting at National Championships and for being a South Island Secondary Schools Target Shooting Team Member; Brogan Baldwin: High Achievement Award for being in the DHS team placing 5th in Target Shooting at National Championships and for being a South Island Secondary Schools Target Shooting Team Member; Jacob Buck/Grace Hodgman: The Malvern AFC Trophy for the Senior Player of the Year; Olliver Sims: High Achievement Award for Selwyn Football, 16th Grade Representative and Canterbury Futsal U16 Representative; Harrison de Rooy: High Achievement Award for Selwyn Football, 16th Grade Representative; Ryan Hughes: High Achievement Award for Selwyn Football, 16th Grade Representative; Georgia Allison: The Darfield High School Equestrian Trophy; High Achievement Award for being a member of the DHS Equestrian team placing 1st in Dressage; Niamh Rayne: High Achievement Award for being a member of the DHS Equestrian team placing 1st in Dressage; Jeroen Breunisse: Senior Boys' Tennis Champion; Ryan Hughes: High Achievement Award for Canterbury Country Cricket U17 Representative; Michael Hughes: High Achievement Award for Canterbury Country Cricket U19 Representative; Georgia Shinn: High Achievement Award for 6th place in Canterbury Secondary Schools Road Racing Championships; Caleb Banks: The Neil Thomas Cup for the Best Off-the-Field Contribution in any Sport or Recreation; Brogan Baldwin: The Roach-Wilson Trophy for the Sportsperson of the Year for Excellence and Contribution;
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Senior Cultural Awards
Senior Academic Awards
Abigail Tuhill: The T & H Drama Trophy for an Emerging Talent who Demonstrates Initiative and Enthusiasm at Year 11; Adam Walker: The Kirwee Players Trophy for Contribution to Drama in Years 12/13; Jodie Rollings: Senior Drama Trophy; Katie Sharp: The Carran Cooke Cup for Best Performance in a School Production; Sophie Bucknell: High Achievement Award for Best Actress at Sheilah Winn Regional Shakespeare Festival; Aiko Sakurai: The Darfield High School Award for the International Student who Participates Most Fully in the Life of the School; Gary Wei: The Darfield High School Award for the International Student who Achieves the Greatest Academic Progress in a Language other than their Native Tongue; Mizuho Iwasaki: The Darfield High School Award for the International Student who Shows Consistent Effort and Application Across All Subjects; Saskia Kremers: The Lorraine Jacobs Cup for the Student who has shown Outstanding Effort in Senior Art; Iva Vukovic: The Jessica Penn Clark Memorial Art Award for the Senior Art Student with the Most Potential; Elyse Kerr: The Hatton Cup for Excellence in Correspondence; Hanako Wilson: The Lilly Cup for Services to the Darfield High School Library; Jade Collier: The Stage Challenge Trophy for Performing Arts; Kate Morris: The MKB Buchart Cup for Public Speaking in Year 11; Jodie Rollings: The Avery Cup for Public Speaking in Year 12; Harriet Watson: The J Paul Cup for Public Speaking in Year 13; Thomas Wilson: The Malvern Community Arts Council Metronome for the Most Promising Instrumentalist; Teri Jackson: The Grenell Family Trophy for Best Performer of Contemporary Music; Hanako Wilson: The Hayes Trophy for the Most Improved Music Student in the Senior School; Leigh Walters: The Malvern Community Arts Council Prize for the Best Contribution to School Music;
Year 11 Subject Prizes Eboni Lawrence: 3rd in Art; Ellouise Day: 3rd in Home Economics; Emma Pennells: 3rd in Physical Education; Jack Curle: 3rd in Engineering; Jackson Smith: 3rd in Furniture Making; Penelope Mitchell: 3rd in French; Rachel McLean: 3rd in Music; Corien Blom: 2nd in Economics; Edward Manson: 2nd in Engineering; Georgia Allison: 2nd in Physical Education; James Roulston: 2nd in Furniture Making Kelsey Parsons: 2nd in Rural College Kilita Fouchee: 2nd in Home Economics Madeleine Berge: 2nd in Soft Materials Benjamin Millar: 3rd in Economics; 3rd in Rural College; Brooke Robinson: 2nd = in Commerce; 2nd in Geography; Nicole Grigg: 2nd in Art; 2nd in Design and Visual Communication; Brooke Steele: The Trevor Wall Design Prize for Design and Visual Communication; Georgia Mitchell: The Carus and Resene Prize for Soft Materials Technology; Sarah Kellock: The G M Ridgen Prize for English; Chantelle Rod: 3rd in English; The Business Distributors Ltd Prize for Commerce Alexander Stiles: 2nd in Digital Technologies; The Peter Jebson Family Prize for Geography; Jesse Smith: The Business Distributors Ltd Prize for Furniture Making; The Barnhill Engineering Trophy and Carus and Resene Prize for Engineering; Saskia Kremers: The Cullen Prize for Economics; The Andrew John Kennedy Memorial Prize for Art; Abigail Tuhill: 3rd in History; 3rd in Drama; The Mitchell Brothers Prize for Digital Technologies; Kieran McKay: 3rd in Design and Visual Communication; 3rd in Japanese; The Christchurch Cleaning Supplies Prize for General Science; Anna Lovelock: 3rd in Geography; 2nd = in Commerce; The New Zealand Agriseeds Limited Prize and the Forrester Family Cup for Agriculture for Conscientiousness and Diligence in Theory and Practical Work; Hanako Wilson: 3rd in Mathematics; The AK Scott Cup and The Torlesse Travel Ltd Prize for Music; The Taege’s Foodcentre Prize for Japanese;
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Zoe Spinks: 2nd in Drama; The Diedrichs Family Prize for Home Economics; The Torlesse Travel Ltd Prize for Physical Education; Aiko Sakurai: 3rd in Soft Materials; 2nd in Japanese; 2nd in Music; The Torlesse Travel Ltd Prize for English for Speakers of Other Languages; Michelle Bruce: 3rd in General Science; 2nd in Mathematics; 2nd in History; 2nd in French; The Taege’s Foodcentre Prize for Drama; Kate Morris: 3rd in Digital Technologies; 2nd in English; 2nd in General Science; The Macartney Prize for Mathematics; The Canterbury Education Services Cup and I & A Cullen Prize for History; The Taege’s Foodcentre Prize for French; Year 12 Subject Prizes Abbey-Lee Dunlop: 3rd in Home Economics; Amelia Williams: 3rd in Computer Programming; Camille Malincon: 3rd in Music; Campbell Bryant: 3rd in Engineering; Claudia Lassiter: 3rd in Science; Harry Pooler: 3rd in Design and Visual Communication; Jaymee Burrows: 3rd in Art - Painting; Kyla Benbow: 3rd in Rural College; Natasha Young: 3rd in English; Poppy Lloyd: 3rd in History; Adriana Cornelissen: 2nd in Physical Education; Alex Warrington: 2nd in Engineering; Ella Reeves: 2nd in Design and Visual Communication; Emma Kellock: 2nd in English; Eron Boado: 2nd in Outdoor Education; Holly Gibson: 2nd in Art - Sculpture; Imogen Groom: 2nd in Art - Painting; Jacob Spence: 2nd in History; Katie Sharp: 2nd in Drama; Laura Wong: 2nd in Science; Renee Cullen: 2nd in Home Economics; Xavier Holland: 2nd in Health; Zara MacDonald: 3rd in Outdoor Education; 3rd in Physical Education; Ethan Haines: 3rd in Digital Technologies; 2nd in Computer Programming; Olivia Lemon: 3rd in Geography; 2nd in Mathematics – Statistics; Samuel King: 3rd in Commerce; 2nd in Rural College; Bridget Leach: The Courtenay A&P Association Prize for Home Economics; Brittany Hewitt: The Trevor Wall Design Prize for Art - Painting; 6 DECEMBER 2017
Caitlin Chambers: The Warehouse Prize for Soft Materials; Jodie Rollings: The Taege’s Foodcentre Prize for Drama; Lauren Hawkins: The Barnhill Engineering Cup and Carus and Resene Prize for Engineering; Micaela Curtin: The Warehouse Prize for Health; Mizuho Iwasaki: The Darfield Bakery Prize for English for Speakers of Other Languages; Shae Read: The Malvern Federated Farmers Neil Stott Memorial Trophy and Prize for Outstanding Performance in Class and Practical Work in Rural College Studies; Teri Jackson: The Warehouse Prize for Music; Hunter Benbow: 2nd in Music; The Carus and Resene Prize for Outdoor Education Kate Sutton: 2nd in Commerce; The Warehouse Prize for Science; Courtney Newell: 3rd= in Physics; 3rd in Economics; 2nd in Mathematics – Calculus; Adrian Nolan: 3rd in Chemistry; 3rd in Art - Sculpture; 2nd in Physics; 2nd in Digital Technologies; Esther Blain: 3rd= in Physics; 3rd in Mathematics - Calculus; 2nd in Biology; The Torlesse Travel Ltd Prize for Excellence in Economics; Jack McConnell: The Pinnacle and Co Prize for Computer Programming; The Malvern Community Arts Council Prize for Art – Sculpture; The McDonald and Horton Architects Ltd Prize for Design and Visual Communication; The Booth Trophy and the Torlesse Travel Ltd Prize for Digital Technologies; Elyse Kerr: 3rd in Mathematics – Statistics; 2nd in Economics; The Carus and Resene Prize for Biology; The Rural Women New Zealand Prize for Commerce; The Carus and Resene Prize for French; The Hayakawa Trophy and Carus and Resene Prize for Japanese; George Gibb: 2nd in Geography; The Carus and Resene Prize for Chemistry; The Logan Friedman Trophy and Taege’s Foodcentre Prize for Year 12 History; The Torlesse Travel Ltd Prize for Physics; The Warehouse Prize for Mathematics Calculus; Niamh Rayne: 3rd in Biology; 2nd in Chemistry; The Rachel Ridgen Memorial Cup and Carus and Resene Prize for English; The Pearson Family Cup and Rosanowski Family Prize for Geography; The Carus and Resene Prize for Physical Education; The Warehouse Prize for Mathematics - Statistics; ISSUE 13 / DHS DISPATCH
Year 13 Subject Prizes Christopher Moffat: 3rd in Business Studies; Devin Benbow: 3rd in Science; James Doherty: 3rd in Rural College; Matthew Grigg: 3rd in Engineering; Tom Gullery: 3rd in Economics; Anna Hefferon: 2nd in Art; Cameron Ellis: 2nd in Engineering; Fergus Thomas: 2nd in English; Georgi Pander: 2nd in Outdoor Education; Georgia Burrows: 2nd in Home Economics; Laura McLean: 2nd in Health; Rosa Millar: 2nd in Rural College; Sophie Bucknell: 2nd in Drama; Vincent Li Creagh: 2nd in Classical Studies; Pippa Foster: 3rd in Physical Education; 3rd in Health; Georgia Cottrell: 3rd in History; 2nd in Geography; Harriet Watson: 3rd in English; 2nd in History; Eloise Dance: The Rosanowski Family Prize for Chemistry; Gary Wei: The Warehouse Prize for English for Speakers of Other Languages; Grace Hodgman: The Trevor Wall Design Prize for Art – Printmaking; Hamish Evans: The Warehouse Prize for Engineering; Isaac Proud: The Darfield Pharmacy Prize for Outdoor Education; Iva Vukovic: The Helen Moore Trophy and the Trevor Wall Design Prize for Excellence in Art/Painting in the Senior School; Jade Collier: The Warehouse Prize for Physical Education; Madison O’Callaghan: The Warehouse Prize for Drama; Nathaniel Dysart: The National Trade Academy Cup and Carus and Resene Prize for Excellence in Practical Assessments in Rural College; Henry Oakley: The Te Whare Koru Trophy for gaining a Significant Goal; Rahul Chandra: The Warehouse Prize for Japanese; Thomas Wilson: The Warehouse Prize for Music; James Thornley: 3rd in Outdoor Education; The Class of 1954 Trophy and the Carus and Resene Prize Ltd for Outstanding Performance in Class and Practical Work in Rural College Studies; Sean Pennells: 3rd in Geography; The Warehouse Prize for Science;
Georgia Shinn: 2nd in Physical Education; The Warehouse Prize for Health; Stephanee Lomas: 3rd in Home Economics; 3rd in Digital Technologies; 2nd in Business Studies; Amy Bruce: 3rd in Design and Visual Communication; 2nd in Science; 2nd in Art - Printmaking; Findlay Davidson: 3rd in Calculus; 2nd in Physics; 2nd in Economics; Joseph Manifold: 3rd in Physics; 2nd in Calculus; 2nd in Computer Programming; Rachael Phillipson: 3rd in Mathematics – Statistics; 2nd in Biology; The Warehouse Prize for Geography; Caitlin B Fraser: 2nd in Digital Technologies; The Warehouse Prize and Mike Pero Prize for Business Studies; The Southern Hospitality Prize for Home Economics; Leigh Walters: 3rd in Computer Programming; 2nd in Design and Visual Communication; 2nd in Music; Mr Bruce Smart’s Prize for Classical Studies; Abigail Cider: 3rd in Classical Studies; 3rd in Chemistry; 2nd in Mathematics – Statistics; Mrs Eleanor Smart's Prize for English; The Darfield ITM Prize for Biology; Samuel Roper: The Warehouse Prize for Mathematics – Calculus; The PWA Griffin Prize for Physics; The Darfield High School Parent Teacher Student Association Prize for History; The Torlesse Travel Ltd Cup for Economics; Caitlin Soal: The Darfield High School Parent Teacher Student Association Prize for Mathematics – Statistics; The Trevor Wall Design Prize for Design and Visual Communication; The Warehouse Prize for Digital Technologies; The Phillippa Jacobs Prize for Computer Programming;
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Senior Premier Awards Thomas Grafton: The Darfield High School Ex-Students' Association Cup and Business Distributors Ltd Prize for Consistent Application and Effort in the Senior School; Ged Roessink: The Patricia Henderson Plate and Business Distributors Ltd Prize for Consistent Effort and Application in Year 12; Georgia Cottrell: The Office Max Prize for Service and Co-operation for Years 11 to 13; Katie Sharp: The William Broughton Plate and Torlesse Travel Ltd Prize for the Student who Realises their Potential by Making the Most of their Opportunities; Caitlin Soal: The 1993 Malvern Suffrage Celebrations’ Committee Trophy and Business Distributors Ltd Prize for a Female Student in the Senior School who Participates Fully in the Academic, Cultural, Sporting and Social Life of the School; Rachael Phillipson: The 1993 Malvern Suffrage Celebrations' Committee Trophy and Business Distributors Ltd Prize for a Female Student who Demonstrates Exceptional Leadership Skills both at School and as a Representative of the School in the Wider Community; Fergus Thomas: The Cullen Memorial Trophy and Business Distributors Ltd Prize for the Male Student in the Senior School who Participates Fully in the Academic, Cultural, Sporting and Social Life of the School; Michelle Bruce: The Challenge Darfield Prize for High Academic Achievement – 2nd in Year 11; Kate Morris: Mr and Mrs R L Bennetts’ Trophy and The Malvern Community Board Prize for General Excellence – 1st in Year 11;
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George Gibb: The Challenge Darfield Prize for High Academic Achievement – 2nd in Year 12; Elyse Kerr: The Sonia Early Memorial Trophy and The Malvern Community Board Prize for General Excellence – 1st in Year 12; Edward Searle: The University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarships recognise exceptional academic ability and proven leadership capabilities. This is a $6000 scholarship; Abigail Cider/Sean Pennells: The University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship and The ViceChancellor’s Scholarship recognise proven academic ability and outstanding leadership qualities. These are $6,000 scholarships; Luke McKay: The University of Otago Performance Entrance Scholarship in recognition of academic ability and high level performance. This is prizes worth $6,000; Jacob Buck: Frews Sponsorship assists a Student to gain a Heavy Trade Licence; Abigail Cider/Rachael Phillipson: The Selwyn District Council Education Fund Bursary is to assist a student in meeting their fees in their first year of tertiary study; Samuel Roper: The Lions are active in our local, national and international communities fundraising and supporting a wide range of projects. The Malvern Lions Scholarship is for students intending to study full time for a recognised qualification. The all-round aspects of each applicant are considered;
Pippa Foster: The Malvern Health Trust works in the Malvern Community to provide the community nurses and also supports a number of local health initiatives. The Malvern Health and Community Welfare Trust Scholarship is for students who intend to study in health related areas; Kate Morris: The Malvern Youth Trust Leadership Trophy is for a student who has demonstrated Leadership Skills through their participation in school activities; Hanako Wilson: The Malvern Youth Trust Leadership Development Trophy is presented to a student who shows the potential to develop their leadership skills; Mariah Glasson, Olivia Shinn, Paige Heselwood, Robert Wright, Emma May, Tessa Mitchell, Harriet Watson; Elizabeth Richards Scholarships; Georgia Cottrell, Stephanee Lomas, Caitlin Soal: Hickman Family Trust Scholarship; Rachael Phillipson: Mrs M Thompson’s Trophy and Malvern Community Board Prize for the Best All-Rounder; Caitlin Soal: The World Travellers Prize, the Business Distributors Ltd Prize, the Malvern Community Board Award and the Christopher Cullen Memorial Trophy, for 3rd in Year 13; Rachael Phillipson: Mr & Mrs Ryburn’s Prize, the Business Distributors Ltd Prize, the Torlesse Travel Ltd Prize, and the Rosanowski Family Trophy for Proxime Accessit to the Dux; Samuel Roper: The Darfield High School Parent Teacher Student Association Prize, the Business Distributors Ltd Prize and The Malvern Community Board Award for Dux;
Caitlin Soal, Samuel Roper and Rachael Phillipson 6 DECEMBER 2017
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for general school
Term 4 Dates 2017
information, newsletters, and our photo gallery.
Monday 16 October to Thursday 14 December
Start-Up Dates For 2018
Monday 22 January (skeleton staff ): Office opens Monday 29 January: Staff Only Tuesday 30 January: Year 7 Wednesday 31 January: Whole School
Contact Details If you have changed any contact details: addresses, phone numbers or your email address, please tell the Student Administrator Mrs Hill.
TERM FOUR WEEK NINE
Tuesday 12 December •
BOT Meeting 7 pm
Visitors To The School
Wednesday 13 December •
Years 7 and 8 Prize Giving PRACTICE 9-10 am
If you are visiting our school during the school day please visit reception on arrival at our campus. Our friendly office staff will then assist you from there.
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Years 9 and 10 Prize Giving PRACTICE 10-11 am
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Learning Centre Awards Ceremony 12.25 pm
Lost Property
Thursday 14 December
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.
Activities & School Fee Payments All payments to the school (school fees, activity fees, NCEA fees, etc) can be made by direct credit to the following bank account. Please include the student’s name and the reason for the payment, eg Camp Fees.
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Years 7 and 8 Prize Giving 9.30 am
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Years 9 and 10 Prize Giving 1.30 pm
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Last Day of Term Four
Friday 15 December •
STAFF ONLY DAY
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New Zealand Secondary School
PHOTOGRAPHY C O M P E T I T I O N
Be in to Win New Zealand Secondary School Photography Competition
THEME I WONDER The competition is open to any secondary school student in New Zealand (as of 2017). The competition will be judged by a panel of accredited judges from
The PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INC. Submissions close 11:59pm 24th January 2018. The exhibition will be open from the 10th of Feburary to the 4th of March at the Bruce Mason Theatre. Entry into the competition is free of charge.
THE PRIZES AVAILABLE 1st PLACE
- GX85 with a 14-42 lens - RRP $1200 (sponsored by Panasonic) - One year PSNZ membership (sponsored by PSNZ)
2nd PLACE
- Camera accessories (sponsored by LowePro) - NZ Camera book (sponsored by PSNZ)
3rd PLACE
- NZ Camera book (sponsored by PSNZ)
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
- GoPro HERO Session (sponsored by Photogear)
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER
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6 DECEMBER 2017
Free Health Clinic For Students
Public Health Nurse: Pam DHS DISPATCH welcomes any news or photographs you have from events our students have attended outside of school. We love to hear about and share successes and interesting stories.
Pam Eaden, our Public Health Nurse, is available every
Please email: ruth@darfield.school.nz
sexual health. This is a drop-in service or you can make an
Black and white paper copies are available from reception or Student Administration.
appointment with Ms Mallinder or Mrs Townsend.
Colour and back copies can be ordered by emailing the above address. Please enquire for cost.
second Monday during lunchtime in the Counsellor's Office, commencing Monday 6 March. Pam is available to discuss confidentially any health concerns, physical, mental and
Parents with concerns regarding their child's health are able to refer to the Public Health Nursing service on www.cdhb.health.nz/phns.
Advertising: If you would like to advertise in our newsletter, please email for more information. 7 McLaughlins Road PO Box 5 Darfield 7541 New Zealand admin@darfield.school.nz www.darfield.school.nz
darfield POOL HOURS During school term Mon - Fri 3:30pm - 7pm Sat & Sun 1pm - 7pm Public Holidays & School holidays
Phone: +64 3 318 8411
Everyday 1pm - 7pm
Fax: +64 3 318 8543
Phone: 027 606 4018
Copyright: You are welcome to reproduce material from the newsletter after gaining permission from the school. All reproduced material must be appropriately acknowledged.
Please enquire at the pool office for: Swim lessons, Lane swim only, Aqua robic and swim club.
Photos of school events can be found on our website and may be downloaded for personal use only. There is a download icon at the right of each photo.
SHEFFIELD POOL HOURS During school term Mon - Fri 3:15pm - 7pm Sat & Sun 1pm - 7pm Public Holidays & School holidays Everyday 1pm - 7pm Phone: 027 590 9948
Active Kids Holiday Programmes Registrations now open for the
January 2018 Sport Canterbury Active Kids Holiday Programmes - book online!
Week 1 - Mon 15th - Fri 19th January Week 2 - Mon 22nd - Fri 26th January
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.
P 03 373 50 60 E activekids@sportcanterbury.org.nz W www.sportcanterbury.org.nz
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 carparks and not in front of residents’ driveways. The carparks 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.
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Supporting our Teens in their
Health and Wellbeing There has been a lot of public discussion about youth mental health recently. The Ministry of Education has asked all schools to let parents know where to find information to support the mental health and wellbeing of their children. Parents are encouraged to regularly check in with their child about how they are doing and the things going on in their lives. You’ll find links to organisations you can contact for help and advice if you are concerned about your child: www.parents.education.govt.nz/mental-health/
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Cantastic Tree Donate a can, build a tree and help those in need! Put your donation on the Cantastic Tree at your local library and service centre between 20 November–18 December. Have you lost your library card? Bring a can in during this time and we’ll replace it for free. Donations must be in cans, non-perishable, 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
For your OCMI Irrigator or coil pipe repairs.
Irrigation Hard Hose Repairs Phone: 021 959 827 Address: 7 McLaughlins Road
PO Box 5
Email: admin@darfield.school.nz
Darfield 7541
Web: darfield.school.nz
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