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KITE Are you a multi skilled administrator? Great administrators are the heart of a well-run office and often the glue that’s hold a business organisation together. Employers today require multi skilled administrators who are professional, confident and efficient. The Blenheim site of the Koru Institute of Training and Education (KITE) is currently taking enrolments for their February intake. All their courses are free to New Zealand citizens or residents who want to up-skill or transition into administrative positions. KITE offers a relaxed and safe environment that embraces people, their culture and their contributions to learning. Students thrive in the simulated office and gain the practical skills

needed to undertake administrative duties within a professional office environment. Their teaching staff have years of industry experience to help you gain the necessary knowledge to enter employment within the administration world. Through a hands-on approach to learning, the knowledgeable tutors will provide you with the opportunity to gain various technical and administrative skills. For more information on the courses or to enrol contact K.I.T.E on 03 579 2268 or email on Kite.fluer@xtra.co.nz or call in and see the team at 5 Sutherland Terrace.

Garin College It’s often said that ‘a busy boarder is a happy boarder’. At the heart of the beautiful Nelson and Tas

HOSTED BY NELSON COLLEGE BOARDING & NELSON COLLEGE HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT

man Bay region, Garin College’s hostels offer boarders a really great place to be busy! With wonderful beaches, safe rivers, world class walking and cycle tracks - even the chance to get to a ski-field, once in a while - the region offers a range of sporting, recreational and cocurricular opportunities which are second to none. The twin hostels, Mother Teresa and Francis Douglas House, are modern, vibrant, stimulating places offering students the chance to meet in a spirit of friendship and discovery As the region’s only co-educational Catholic secondary school, Garin College has a history and reputation of which it can be justifiably proud. Founded in 2002, they have grown steadily as a school sustained by Gospel values, living out our motto of ‘Faith and Wisdom’. Often recognised for strengths in music and the arts, Garin’s students also have an enviable track record of sporting achievements, as well as excellent academic results curriculum-wide. In this context, the college holds their own with the best, but it’s a sense of ‘special character’, of learning occurring within a faith community, which makes Garin and its students really stand out. The teaching is never dogmatic. Instead, students are seen as individual learners, discovering their God given potential for generosity, aroha, rangimarie, integrity and new life - the Garin values. For more information, visit their website or contact the Hostel Manager directly.

Scots College - Learning. For life Each student is offered a variety of opportunities to realise their potential across academics, cultural, sporting and service at Scots College. With a personalized education that allows them to contribute as global citizens who think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively and develop the necessary skills to learn for life. Scots College is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School delivering the Middle Years Programme in the Middle School (boys Years 7-13). In the Senior School (co-ed Years 11-13) students in Years 12-13 are offered a dual pathway of NCEA and the IB Diploma Programme. Students in Year 11 are provided with a unique course that focuses on quality and real-world learning to prepare students to succeed in their future years. The College campus is located a short distance from the airport and provides onsite boarding. Scots College has a proud history of boarding, providing a vibrant, friendly, family orientated environment. Join Scots College staff for an information evening in Blenheim at Figaros Café, 6pm on Tuesday 3 March. Register at www.scotscollege.school.nz

Nelson College for Boys Nelson College is an innovative boys’ state school, taking great pride in nurturing each boy’s individual interests and potential across all areas of academia, sport, arts, culture and leadership. Set alongside the main college campus are Nelson College’s two boarding houses – Rutherford

PURSUE YOUR TALENTS Nelson College invites you to participate in a weekend of high performance sport Fri / Sat / Sun 20th to 22nd March Nelson College invites interested students to an all inclusive weekend where you will: • Meet our coaches and players • Build on your skills with our specialised coaches • Experience life in our boarding houses • Open to all Year 7 to 11 students

You will be hosted in your chosen sport by: BASKETBALL Sam Dempster - Director of Basketball (Nelson Giant) CRICKET Garry MacDonald (1st XI Coach) and Luke Toynbee (Master in Charge Cricket) FOOTBALL Rob Anderson - Director of Football (1st Team Coach) MOUNTAIN BIKING Alistair Matthew (N.Z.O.I.A and Skills Active qualified coach, coach trainer and assessor) Gravity Nelson RUGBY Jono Phillips (Coaching Director) and Peter Grigg (Master in Charge Rugby) Weekend includes complementary: • Coaching expertise • Accommodation • Meals

All enquiries please contact either: Acting Headmaster Tim Tucker - tk@nelsoncollege.school.nz visit our website to register