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P5  As fete would have it: Springston School’s kapa haka group delivered a rousing welcome to invited guests, families, students and staff attending last Saturday’s fete celebrating the school’s 150th birthday. Principal Dianne Prendergast said the fete, attended by past and present students, rekindled wonderful memories for some and forged new memories for others. The school is one of Canterbury’s oldest, established at a time in the mid-19th Century when fewer than 66% school-age pupils in Canterbury actually attended a school. See photos and story on 7.

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Far-reaching report on parking  by Mike Isle

The Selwyn District Council is reviewing parking options throughout the district and is inviting the public to have their say. The council has endorsed a draft Selwyn district parking strategy for public consultation next month.

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Potential ramifications of the strategy include more rigid enforcement, including parking wardens; restricted parking in some areas of Rolleston and Lincoln; and development contributions to help fund off-street parking in town centres. The council says the intent of the strategy is to provide an overarching strategic direction for the management of parking across Selwyn District, and

particularly in town centres, where the highest demand occurs. The far-reaching strategy includes the impact parking has on public transport, walking and cycling, as well as urban design and amenity outcomes across the district. “Council will be looking at districtwide parking, rural, metropolitan and residential parking.

In his foreword the strategy document, Mayor Sam Broughton said that it was important that the council and public think carefully about how to guide and manage future car parking. “Our growth means that parking in many towns isn’t as easy as it used to be — this is part of our new Selwyn.” continued on page 3 …

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Public to have say on parks The Selwyn District Council has called on the public to have their say on the use of the district’s parks. This month, the council voted in favour of a review of the Parks and Reserves By-law going out for public consultation. It is in response to community concerns about such issues as the use of model aircraft and drones, unsupervised children in parks, animals on parks and reserves, and the rules around lighting fires in public places. Councillor Craig Watson, who has been appointed to the panel hearing submissions, encouraged the public to have their say about what they wanted to see in a new by-law, particularly in view of the changing face of Selwyn and the advent of new technology. “The Local Government Act requires by-laws to be reviewed within 10 years of the last review, so hence we are now looking at reviewing this one. “A lot has changed since the 2009 writing of the current bylaw. Drones are now a thing;  Councillor Craig Watson they are cheap and accessible to all. We are also a more urban district “I hope that people do feed into the than 2009. [parks] review, we can only consider “Also, we have become a more changes to the draft by-law if you submit, risk-averse society, so legislation and it is simple and easy to do, and you do community expectations of reserves and not have to present it in person as we facility use has changed.” weigh written submissions equally with Councillor Watson said that he worried oral submissions.” that the community would not input Submissions on the draft by-law into the review as the council just held are open until November 20. Council several similar reviews and is currently is expected to adopt the bylaw in undertaking a district plan review. February 2019. 

South Island Field Days More than half of the sites at the 2019 South Island Agricultural Field Days have been sold, and potential exhibitors are encouraged to get in quickly to secure a spot as media liaison officer, Daniel Schat, says the SIAFD website makes it easy to register for a site online.

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Forward-looking school looks back  by Mike Isle and Rolleston College Principal Steve Saville

As Rolleston College enters the final term of its second year, we talk to Principal Steve Saville about what has excited him most about being in charge of the South Island’s newest and one of its fastest growing secondary schools. Rolleston College — Horoeka Haemata — is a modern teaching facility in an historic town of new-found vigour and growth and Steve Saville and his staff want to make it one of New Zealand’s best and most holistic secondary schools. It is a big responsibility for a first-time principal. He has a staff of 57 and a school roll of 440 — double the opening roll in January last year of 220. After almost two years Steve shares his thoughts on a school that continues to excite him. “The most exciting aspect about our second year has been our transition from establishing ourselves to becoming a fully operational school with all of the activity and opportunity that comes with that growth.  Rolleston Year Nine learners mentoring youngsters “Getting our foundation from Clearview Primary learners ready for their move into senior learning has been particularly swimming and the list could go on. important for us. Planning our senior We also won our first South Island curriculum and working through subject tournament for a team sport, korfball. selection with our learners has been very As a school, we are starting to flex our exciting as has having the opportunity muscle at regional and national level. to give our first NCEA credits to our We have also had success in public learners who have already started to speaking competitions. produce work at senior curriculum levels. “All of these firsts are exciting but “Our first Internship day held at the also just as encouraging is seeing the end of term three was another big event things that are unique to us become . For our year 10 learners to have the part of our developing school culture. opportunity to experience the world of Exhibition nights continue to enable work was an important part of their learners to showcase their learning, development and readiness for life and the blossoming whanau spirit is beyond school. They returned to school encouraging healthy competition within full of work stories and a sense of the school in a variety of areas such as excitement for their futures. sport, debating and singing. “Our sporting achievements have “The most exciting thing about been another highlight. We have had this, our second year, is seeing the our first New Zealand representatives learners seize the chance to challenge in sports such as softball, and themselves in an increasing number of synchronised swimming, national learning situations and environments. champs in sports such as cycling and “That is special.” 

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Far-reaching report on parking Mayor Broughton said that during the last 10 years the district’s population had grown by around 55% from 38,000 to 60,000. “Alongside this our economic activity and use of motor vehicles has also increased — vehicles travel 385 kilometres on Selwyn roads every year,” he said. The council’s draft strategy document includes and discusses a wide range of options available to the council. Among them: enforcement, rezoning, and parking use by heavy transport on State Highway One and in the town centres. It says in regard to the latter that concerns had been expressed about heavy vehicles stopped at fast food outlets parking over footpaths, on no parking lines and causing congestion.  Mayor Sam Broughton Also addressed in the report are school parking issues and all-day parking as Selwyn continues to grow and develop.” parking by workers. The Selwyn District Council draft Mayor Broughton said he parking strategy and how to make encouraged people to read the draft and give the council their feedback submissions on it are on the council’s website selwyn.govt.nz. A subcommittee and comments. “[The public’s] views are important comprising councillors Mark Alexander, in helping us ensure we have an Nicole Reid and Jeff Bland has been effective, workable plan for managing appointed to hear submissions. 

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Lighting up the skies  by Andy Bryenton

This November the skies will come alive with colour and light, as the good folks from the Rolleston Residents’ Association treat local families to another unforgettable fireworks display. It’s a fun, safe, and affordable way to wow kids of all ages — right up to adult — with stunning pyrotechnics, and this year it’s all taking place at Foster Park on November 3.

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Lincoln puts student wellbeing to the fore

Seal extension policy stays

 by Mike Isle

Lincoln University is putting student wellbeing front and centre with a comprehensive plan aimed at strengthening existing support programmes and introducing new initiatives.

 by Mike Isle

The Selwyn District Council has announced that there will be no change to its current policy for seal extension assessments. The policy came under review after what, council said, were recurring requests by the public for roads to be sealed through Annual and Long Term Plan submissions. The council currently uses a benefitcost-ratio (BCR) system to decide whether it is viable and warranted to seal a road. The review considered whether seal extension could be provided for through a new funding model that enabled landowners to pay for

a seal extension under a targeted rate arrangement. After reviewing the proposal, the council has decided to retain the existing BCR-based policy. It said the policy already provides the mechanism for landowners to fund seal extensions. Currently, the council’s roading network includes approximately 1,100 kilometres of unsealed lowvolume roads — most of which generally carry less than 200 vehicles a day.

 Lincoln University Wellbeing coordinator Dr Jackie Blunt and student Wellbeing mentors, Abby O’Brien, Zee Hammond-Walker and Maui Duley at a campus barbecue to mark Mental Health Awareness Week

The university has enlisted wellbeing coach, Dr Jackie Blunt, to lead team work on supporting mental health, strengthening mental fitness and improving overall wellbeing on the Lincoln campus. Dr Blunt said university is a time when there are a lot of new pressures on students. “When we pay attention to how we are feeling, we can adjust as we go along, so the normal ups and downs of life aren’t so chaotic and hard on our body and minds. An initiative called WELLU involves training student volunteers

to be wellbeing leaders and mentors.” Seven have completed training and are working in the campus community.” Dr Blunt says there is a variety of other projects underway including chaplaincy initiatives, and involving international and domestic students, Maori and Pasifika “The senior management group has made the decision this year for Lincoln to become a health promoting university. Both staff and student wellbeing are recognised as essential for a healthy educational community, so workshops for both are now up and running.” 

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Getting the right bus Changes to some Metro bus services in Christchurch come into effect on Monday, October 29. Earlier this year, Environment Canterbury consulted on proposed changes for public transport as part of its Long Term Plan 2018–28, to help address a financial shortfall in the public transport network. Seven routes are directly affected by the changes and public transport manager, Stewart Gibbon urges people to check the new timetables if they travel on those services. “The new timetables are available now at metroinfo.co.nz. You can also collect a timetable from the Bus Interchange or by calling Metroinfo on 03 366 88 55,” said Mr Gibbon. The routes affected by these changes are the 28, 107, 108, 135, 145, 150 and 535. Among the key changes, routes 135 and 150 will form a new combined route travelling to New Brighton via the new Taiora QEII, retaining the current connection between New

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Brighton and Burwood Hospital and allowing for more connections across the northeast of Christchurch. Route 28 will be extended from Papanui to also travel to Bishopdale, Casebrook and Northwood. Route 45 will travel from Westmorland to the CBD, via Barrington Mall. It will also take a longer route around Westmorland, providing more residents with access to the service. A new shopper service, the 155, will be introduced, to run between Lyttelton and Eastgate via Ferrymead, The Tannery, Woolston, Bromley and Eastgate. The shopper service will run three times a day, Monday to Friday, on a trial basis for 12 months. The last day of the existing services is Sunday, October 28, with the updated services in place from Monday, October 29.

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Native plants on offer Native plants promoter, Te Ara Kakariki Canterbury Greenway Trust is accepting applications until November 25 for assistance in planting natives in Canterbury. “The trust began 12 years ago with a vision to carry out native restoration and create a greenway from the mountains to the sea,” says Te Ara Kakariki coordinator, Letitia Lum. “Each planting site we help to create becomes a greendot or stepping stone in the greenway. So far there are over 65 native greendots providing a path for native birds and invertebrates to spread out or return to the plains. Ecologist Colin Meurk’s theory on which the trust’s vision is based states that the optimum distance between sites is five kilometres enabling birds to then spread seeds between them.” Landowners who are looking to commit an area of their property to native restoration are encouraged to apply. It could be on a farm, lifestyle block, business or on community land, such as the Coalgate Reserve, who have been planting their greendot with Te Ara Kakariki for several years. Successful applicants can receive a restoration plan put together with an ecologist. This plan includes a plant list specific to the property along with instructions on how to prepare and maintain the site to ensure the best possible survival and growth. There is also a small amount of contestable funding available for plants and plant guards with specific funds being

 Letitia Lum, Te Kakariki coordinator

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Fete a success

 by Mike Isle

Running a country fete is not an easy task for organisers. Nevertheless, when it comes to a small farming community getting behind their local school to mark its 150th-year, this one worked out brilliantly, says Springston School principal, Dianne Prendergast.

 Hazel Boon oldest former student

 Neville Benny with his grandson

The fete, held at the school last Saturday, attracted 1,600 for what Dianne Prendergast described as a truly memorable event. “It was a true country occasion with families, staff, students past and present all rallying around to celebrate our 150th-year.” Ms Prendergast said the fete was full of special moments for the large crowd. “One of those was, of course, the official opening by our oldest former student Hazel Boon, aged 95,” she said. “Then there was the cutting of the cake by Neville Benny with his grandson, Stirling — marking the intergenerational mix, which is such a large and vibrant part of our school. Ms Prendergast said the school currently has 250 students,

but that was just the tip of a very large iceberg for her. “A school like Springston is more of an extended community. “The support for the school from parents and caregivers, local businesses and former students is wonderful. “It was a great pleasure to seeing them all there on Saturday, enjoying fine weather and reliving all the memories that kept flooding in.” Springston School was established in 1868, with 14 pupils. At the time, it was one of only 20 schools in Canterbury. Ms Prendergast said all the proceeds from fete would go forward to a major landscaping programme planned for the school grounds. 

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Hororata Highland Games

The call of the pipers  by Andy Bryenton

The spectacle, the feats of strength and skill, the colours and the sounds — a traditional Highland games is a cultural experience to rival any folk festival or sporting event in the world. Thanks to the rich Scots heritage brought to our shores by some of our ancestors, we here in New Zealand don’t have to travel halfway around the globe to enjoy one! The Hororata Highland Games is as fine an example of this time-honoured tradition as you’ll find anywhere on earth — a combination of a cultural celebration and a series of sporting challenges, which emphasise strength and skill. Alongside, of course, you’ll enjoy the stirring music of the old Scottish clans played by drummers and pipers in full regalia, tuck into some hearty good food, including, of course, the noble haggis. There will be Highland dancing, a ‘kilted mile’ footrace in the traditional tartan garb, stalls selling crafts and delicacies, a chance to explore your Scots heritage, and of course the famous ‘heavy events’ — including the stone putt and the caber toss. Some

say that these sports, which require amazing strength, were developed when the invading English forbade the Scottish clans from training warriors. Others insist that the tradition goes back even further, and reflects the fact that no Scot will ever back down from a challenge, even if it is as tough as lofting an entire log into the air! It all makes for a day of colourful and traditional fun, where you might learn a lot about your own family’s heritage — you’ll certainly be entertained, wellfed and astounded! Come along and get involved on November 10 at the Hororata domain, from the unique opening ceremony through to the spinetingling spectacle of the massed pipe bands parade at the end of the day. 

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