35 Issue No.35 (June 2008)
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A Future All Black? Five year old Carlos Thompson dreams of becoming an All Black one day and is already making big strides towards achieving his goal! – see story on page 2.
West Hamilton Pharmacy NewNawton Mall, Nawton. Phone 846 3121. Facsimile 846 3165
Prostate Problems?
Men – you have health issues, unique to your gender, for which you need to look out. Problems with, and diseases of, the prostate are examples of the more common health concerns acing men and there is a lot you can do to monitor your own prostate health and keep yourselves fit and healthy. The prostate gland is located at the base of the bladder in men, and is part of your reproductive system. It is about the size of a walnut and the fluid it secretes mixes with semen and nourishes sperm. The gland encircles the urethra (the tube taking urine from the bladder to the penis opening) and most of the signs of prostate problems relate to urine flow changes. If you experience any of these symptoms, get your prostate checked straight away; • having to get up during the night to urinate • weak urine flow, and taking longer to urinate • burning feeling when passing urine, and a feeling of urgency to urinate • slow, interrupted, flow and dribbling afterwards • feeling your bladder is not empty when you finish urinating. “These are signs of one of the three typical prostate problems”, say Self Care pharmacists. “Either the prostate is enlarged (a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH), or inflamed (known as prostatitis), or it is prostate cancer.” With BPH, the prostate becomes larger and less flexible; it squeezes the urethra and disrupts normal urine flow. Prostate enlargement is age-related, and is due to changes in male hormones. Many men 50 and over experience BHP symptoms and it is the most common prostate problem. Treatment ranges from life-style changes, eg to reduce fluid intake (for mild
symptoms), to medicines for relaxing muscles and shrinking the gland (for moderate symptoms), and surgery. Prostatitis can be the result of a bacteria infection with the prostate becoming sore and swollen. The lower abdomen/groin area, may feel tender or painful. You may get fever or chills. See your doctor quickly if you have these symptoms because you will need antibiotics if you have an infection. BHP is more frequent in older men, but prostatitis affects both younger and older men. Prostate cancer is the most serious problem, and the most common cancer type for men in New Zealand. The difficulty is that many men do not have symptoms until the cancer is established. But it is a slow-growing cancer and, if detected early, in certain cases it can be treated effectively. “Men aged over 50 years should”, say Self Care pharmacists “talk to their doctors annually about the risk of prostate cancer, and discuss what checks should be performed. Men experiencing any of the signs of prostate problems, blood in the urine or semen, or pain on passing urine, need to get to the doctor without delay.” If there is a family history of prostate cancer, men should discuss with their doctors the option of having check-ups from the age of 40. Women also have an important role – listening-out for their partners’ prostate problems and encouraging check-ups. A high-fat diet, with lots of red meat and little fruit and tomato products, may be a risk factor for prostate cancer, as is obesity. Life-style and diet changes should be considered. For more information talk to your Self Care pharmacist, get your free copy of the fact card on Prostate Problems, and be pro-active about your health.
Te Rapa, Pukete, St Andrews, Beerescourt, Whitiora, Maeroa, Forest Lake, Frankton, Dinsdale, Aberdeen, Templeview, Nawton, Livingstone, Western Heights, Rotokauri, Crawshaw, Brymer
WEST WORD
Budget 2008
Budget 2008 tax cuts, which apply to superannuitants as well, will help meet at least some of the increased costs of living, which are putting a lot of pressure on household budgets. But those tax cuts are not at the expense of vital public services like education and health and we’re introducing them over four years to avoid putting pressure on mortgage interest rates. This year’s Budget is about ensuring all Kiwi taxpayers benefit from personal tax cuts while continuing to manage the economy in a responsible way to build a strong future. Past surpluses were not frittered away on rewarding a few. They have gone fairly to strengthen our communities and build our infrastructure – hollowed out during the 1990s. We cut taxes for families, raised superannuation rates, cut taxes for business, reinvested in state housing, reformed welfare, cut taxes on savings, and undertook historic investments in health and education. The results are clear. As we have enjoyed rising profits for firms and the longest economic expansion since the Second World War we have also seen: • 350,000 more jobs created, giving more families a stake in our economy • Unemployment fall by more than half and staying below 4 per cent for four years • Over 140,000 fewer people are relying on a working age benefit • Child poverty rates fall dramatically • Inequalities in health outcomes finally start to narrow This is a fair and responsible budget which helps individuals and families, keeps our economy strong, and invests in the future. Our work continues. Martin Gallagher, MP for Hamilton West
Cycle Skills Training at Nawton School In April last term, twelve students from Nawton School participated in Hamilton City Council’s first Cycle Skills Training course for year six students. The students who took part were Andre, DJ, Karris, Kaysha, Keegan, Kelly, Mohammed, Rhys, Shannon G, Shannon H, Tayla and Trent. The five sessions were facilitated by Andy Culshaw and Julie Roe from Council, and with the valuable assistance of school parent Robyn Geraghty. Session one took place at school on the hard court area, other sessions were held at the Roy Street/Norman Street intersection. On the final session the students went for a huge bike ride around the Nawton–Crawshaw area. You might have noticed them cycling by in their high visibility orange vests. Cycle Skills Training is designed to enhance students’ skills while riding on the road. It aims to develop competent and confident cyclists who are more aware of traffic, other road users and helping them become
safer cyclists.
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The training team followed up this week visiting the students at school to find out what differences, if any, this course has made for them.
• Many of the students commented that they now frequently use the ‘Life Saver Look’ (looking back over their right shoulder)
The students were quick to point out that they enjoyed the course and they found it very worthwhile. Andy and Julie made ‘good leaders’ and the students recall Andy as a funny Englishman from Coronation Street, who has a fondness for tuna sandwiches. The top three things the students learned directly from the course were: • They now always remember to give clear hand signals, where some had
Fraser Tech: ‘Hamilton’s future All Black’
Carlos Thompson is five years old and every Wednesday night he goes to Elliott Park to train with the rest of his Fraser Tech 6th Grade Rugby team. He is in his second year of rugby so this year looks to be a big one as he and his team mate Porourangi Walker are the only two from last year’s team. There is a lot of pressure on his little shoulders but already the season has got off to a good start with Fraser Tech winning two of the first three games and Carlos contributing 4 tries. He hopes to be an All Black one day but the AB’s may have to wait as Carlos also plays Rugby League for the College Old Boys under 6’s and wants to play for the Kiwi’s, the Warriors or the West Tigers in Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL). Carlos is very busy at the moment! He goes to school and then on most days he has training – Rugby, Rugby League, Soccer and Swimming, as well as one or two competition games on the weekend. A very tiring experience for him (and his parents) but he attacks everything with gusto!
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• When cycling past parked cars they now look carefully to see if there are people in that car and they watch for opening doors. The students say they are now far more aware of the road rules and even practise these when driving with family. This group of students is now cycling more often and feel safer out on the roads. They did however point out that the Bartholomew - Grandview intersection can be a little dangerous and ask drivers to pay special attention to cyclists here.
Mother’s day in the air at the Zoo “Ishe,” our African hunting dog puppy is spending more time outside of the den with the rest of the pack, giving mum a rest. He is interacting with his older brothers, uncle and dad who are teaching him the ways of the pack. The cotton-top tamarin baby is also spending small periods off mum and dad this week. They are still very protective of it, not letting the keepers get close enough to check its gender yet. Moesha, one of our adult southern white rhinoceros, was confirmed to be pregnant on ultrasound examination last week. Her due date will be in a year or so, exact dates have not been calculated as yet. And finally our last mother’s day theme, at least one of our female zebra are confirmed to be pregnant, with a foal due any day. The giraffe and zebra have spent last week in their night yards due to an upgrade on zoo fencing. Bingarra, our male brolga, has moved back with the red necked wallabies. This is to make room for 2 new additions to the zoo; a breeding pair of brolgas which arrived from Auckland Zoo last week. Our 2 bobcats, Sikanni and Kakisa, are currently being crate trained in preparation for their transfer to Franklin Zoo later this month. It will be sad to see them go. Earlier this week our resident goats, Melman, Millie and Trixie were treated with a walk to the cheetah off display yards to eat the grass. Cheetahs Jambo and Moyo were watching eagerly from the other side of the fence.
Your SAY:“What’s your favourite thing in this community & why?”
Keanu I love the events and the people. I like how the community come altogether at events and I like it when there’s no tagging.
Leyah I like the events and the Grandview Mall because you can shop there and buy hot chips.
Graham The People because I’ve lived here most of my life and its close to where my mates live.
Tylar Fraser High School because there’s heaps to do and heaps happening.
Rochelle The Western Community Centre, because it helps people and I like the people down there
lisaane Temple View because that’s where I live.
Harley The fish and chip shop with the mean chicken salt.
Taimana I like Odlin Park Because I hang out with my friends there.
MenToa Consultants MenToa Consultants is a unique consultancy business that specialises inworking with Maaori men aged 12 years and above by providing programmes,training, adolescent development and mentoring to develop self-belief, self worthand pride. With the alarming number of Maaori boys leaving school with little or noqualifications, it highlights the fact that some of our schools are struggling to work with our young Maaori men. If undetected or ignored, these boys could easily slip through high school leaving with little or no numeracy or literacy skills orthe basic qualifications. MenToa Consultants exists to ensure the future development of our Maaori menthrough the foundation of programmes grounded in Tikanga Maaori. Tikanga Maaori or Maaori customary beliefs, provided traditional Maaori with a way ofseeing the world, organising social relationships, assessing problems andgenerating decisions. For more information on the services that MenToa Consultants provide please contact Mahuru Robinson, Programme Leader, MenToa Consultants Mobile: 021 2018144 Email: mentoaconsultants@gmail.com
On 9 May 2008 from 9am to 3pm Hamilton youth decision makers came together for a workshop at the First Church Centre, Frankton, Hamilton. The young people represented a range of Hamilton schools and community groups within the region. This was an opportunity for decision makers to take part in a training delivered by the Ministry of Youth Development. The training was designed to strengthen youth decision makers to represent their schools and communities. Young people learnt about levels and strategies of youth participation in decision making; the importance of involving young people in community decision making; how to represent other young people in decision making; developing an action plan for implementing decisions; identifying issues and strengths within their own communities; and developing their ideal community. The Ministry of Youth Development and the Ministry of Education finished the workshop by consulting with the youth decision makers about proposed changes to
education – ‘Schools Plus’. This allowed the youth decision makers to practice what they had learnt. Evaluations indicated that young people enjoyed the workshop. The young people also said they appreciated the opportunity to provide meaningful input into making an education system that better served all young people. The Ministry of Youth Development holds workshops up and down the country for young people involved or interested in: student decision making, having youth voices heard by Government, youth health, youth councils and youth advisory groups. If Hamilton young people are interested in further workshops they can go to the website for further information www.youthvoices.govt.nz , Email youthvoices@myd.govt.nz, Phone 04 916 330 or Fax 04 918 0091. The next Workshop is on 17 of June 2008 at the Western Community Centre, if you are interested please contact the Western Community Centre on 07 8474 873. The Workshop is available for anyone aged 12-24 years.
Hip Hop Dance Classes
The popular Hip hop Dance classes have started back up at the Western Community Centre this term with a new dance instructor and new Day. Classes are every Monday afternoon from 4.00-4.45 pm for children aged 5-8 years and 5.00-5.45 pm for 9-12 year olds and older. Classes are available for any level from beginners to advanced. The cost is $40 a term and enrolment forms are at the Western Community Centre. So far children have learnt several new dance moves, a new dance routine and are improving each week. If you are interested in enrolling your child please come down to the Western Community Centre or call 07-8474 873 for more information. We are still taking enrolments. Western Community News - June 2008
Justice, Truth & Philanthropy
....are the watchwords of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, known as the Buffalo Lodge, where Membership confers no right except the right to give with service to others as our foundation principle. You are invited to become a Member of our honourable order. Members come from all walks of life. WHERE DID WE ORIGINATE? The signing of the Magna Carta on 15 June, 1215, was where our liberties were secured. Lodges opened in England and progressively throughout the world. Buffalo Lodges exist in Europe, Canada, Africa, Asia and Australasia. The first New Zealand Lodge was in Christchurch in 1921 and now we are established throughout New Zealand. The first Waikato Lodge formed on 18th February 1924.
WHAT HAVE WE ACHIEVED OVER THE YEARS? Waikato Members have donated for many worthy causes including St John Ambulance, Canteen, Social Services, Schools, Fire and Rescue Services, Families and Western Community Centre to name some. The funds have all been raised from within our own circle, not by knocking on doors. WHAT WE DO THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO YOU, THE READER. We hold regular meetings. Formalities take around 20 minutes. Then it’s a relaxed time raising the funds for worthy causes. During this time we may tell a yarn or two or sing a song or hold a mock court on an issue masterminded to have some fun and laughter. We hold activities where prospective Members are encouraged to come and enjoy the atmosphere with our Members
The Kirikiriroa Injury Prevention Collective (KIPC) is a group of various organisations who are committed to promoting and raising the awareness of injury prevention to our Whānau and community of Hamilton City. ‘He taonga nui te tūpato’ – ‘Caution is a highly prized value’ (Best 1977a:14). The current members of KIPC represent various national and regional organisations that target safety messages and in addition service the community in areas such as road safety; water safety; fire safety; health promotion and injury prevention. The group also has a strong focus in keeping our most precious treasures, our children, safe from injury or harm. Other key areas of target demographics include Māori, Pacific, youth and elderly persons. Over the past couple of years KIPC has been involved in supporting local events and activities in the Nawton, Enderley and Frankton communities. KIPC would like to continue to be supportive and build its capacity to share knowledge, expertise and resources throughout the communities of Hamilton. Every year ‘Safekids New Zealand’; a national organisation dedicated to injury prevention for children, highlight important themes of child safety which include ‘Drowning Prevention and Burns Prevention for the 2008/2009 campaigns respectively. KIPC invites anyone involved with child injury prevention and the health sector to the Safekids Information and Planning Day workshop:Wednesday 4 June, 9:30am – 1:30pm, Te Runanga O Kirikiriroa,59 Higgins Road, Dinsdale For more information or to register your interest please contact:Taniwha Williams (07) 846 1042
With the rising number of family violence incidents in New Zealand, there is a huge need for services which empower, educate and support women who live in abusive relationships. In line with this, Hamilton Abuse Intervention Project runs education programmes which teach women about the dynamics of family violence, the effect on themselves and their children and how to make choices which build health relationships. HAIP also has a women’s advocacy programme which supports battered women through the process of obtaining a protection order or testifying in court. Echo Curtis, co-ordinator for the ethnic women’s programme at HAIP, says one of the most vulnerable groups of abused women in our society are those who have migrated to New Zealand from other countries. Often the difficulties of seeking help for these women are complicated by poor English, isolation from family and other cultural barriers. For this reason HAIP runs a separate ethnic women’s programme to help women from ethnic minorities to overcome these barriers and access the services they need in order to keep themselves and their families safe. Along with running education sessions Echo is able to help access services, advocate for women with other agencies, arrange a translator and support women in court. Any one who would like to attend the ethnic women’s programme please phone Echo Curtis at HAIP 07 834 3148.
KIPC: Promoting a safer community
Ethnic Women’s Programme
and their families. Nothing within the Buffalo Lodge is incompatible with your moral, civil or religious duties. Members are people just like you who enjoy friendship and who desire to help others. Become a Member, contact one of the following today. Principal Officer: Jimmy Pahiri, Ph. (027) 439–4017 Area Secretary: Carl Mateer, Ph. 846–047 or (021) 042–1375 Publicity Officer: Colin Monk, Ph. 843–7983 or (027)483–1041
Get Up Go!
New Zealand’s very own super-musical group for kids! “The Funky Monkeys”, are excited to announce their brand new CD “Get up Go ” “Get up and Go” features a wide range of music that assists in motivating children to stay active and healthy as well as having lots of fun. There is also chance to sing along with the karaoke backing tracks also included on the CD. The new CD has received fantastic reviews from television to print media, and most importantly from the countless letters in their mailbox sent in from children around the country. “Get up Go”, is the third major music release, in 2005, their debut album ‘Jungle Party!’ was a huge hit with kiwi kids. 2007 saw the release of The Funky Monkeys “Jungle Party” DVD and a brand new DVD will be filmed live during their “Get Up Go” tour at the North Shore Bruce Mason Centre. The Funky Monkeys have been kept really busy throughout the North Island performing shows, last year alone over 350,000 New Zealanders saw them perform. The upcoming July school holidays are no different with shows already planned for the North Shore, Auckland City, Russell, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Wellington, New Plymouth and Blenheim. They will also make a stop to perform at the Apra Children’s Music Awards in Christchurch and who knows, they could be in line for some awards. What Now will stream the finalists’ music videos on their website www.whatnow.tv for four weeks and will be inviting viewers to watch each clip and vote for their favourite. For more information visit www.thefunkymonkeys.co.nz also join the Jungle Club and stay updated and go in the draw to win monthly prizes. “Get up Go” is available from their website and all good toyshops.
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North Hamilton Community Network “Working together creating a sense of community” The North Hamilton Community Network is a key community meeting for individuals, groups and Govt agencies working in North Hamilton (Beerescourt, St Andrews, Te Rapa, Maeroa, Forest Lake, Whitiora and Pukete). It is hosted by the Pukete Neighbourhood House, based at the Te Rapa Sportsdrome,off Church Rd. The Network involves community services and organisations working to
improve quality of life for residents and build a sense of community. This network supports community development, builds community capacity, identifies and addresses community needs, facilitates communication channels and partnerships between services. We are a group of interconnected people who: • Work collaboratively • Interact with others • Exchange information
Putting homelessness in focus Homelessness is an often misunderstood issue and individuals who are homeless are one of the most marginalised groups in our community. At the Methodist Centre, in London Street, we provide advocacy and support services which are frequently used by individuals who are homeless. Each person has a different story, and their pathway into homelessness is often complex and not always known. Next month, Methodist City Action in partnership with the Salvation Army, will host a film screening of the new documentary film about homelessness in New Zealand; ‘Putting homelessness in Focus.’ Filmmakers Charlie Bleakly and Kate Amore will present their film and provide time for discussion. The film brings together the ideas of those who have worked with, researched, and lived homeless, and explores the impact of this hidden problem on the many New Zealanders who experience it, on the society that fails to recognise it. This event is open to all – public, government and non-government agencies, and those who have experienced homelessness. Date: Friday June 27th Time: 6pm Cost: Koha RSVP: June 23rd. Contact us at methodistcityaction@hmss.org.nz or phone 839 3917 for more information, and to book your seat.
• Develop useful contacts and solutions • Provide feedback on current local issues (linked directly to the service provision) • Discuss current social issues and social trend in North Hamilton. Next Meeting: 2nd July at 12.00 pm to 1.00 pm. Venue: Pukete Neighbourhood House For more information, contact Jane Wood or Sue Ravlich at (07) 849 115.
Alternatively you can visit our blog for more information on Pukete Neighbourhood House and our services: http:// northhamilton.wordpress.com/.
CCNZ 50 Years Reunion
Visitors for the Church College 50th Year Reunion held recently in Templeview came from as far away as Afghanistan, Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, London, Canada with large tour groups from Hawaii and other parts of America. Many previous residents of Hamilton also returned from Australia. From all accounts, the crowd of close to 3000 gave the Reunion weekend top ratings for enjoyment, organization and neverto-be forgotten memories. The Reunion organization was under the direction of the Church College of New Zealand Alumni Association Chairman Richard Ball supported by a large team of voluntary workers. The four fullon programme included the usual reunion activities but also included an Anzac Day service; a Harley Davidson Road Warrior tour to Kawhia; a memorial tribute to students and a historical exhibition to commemorate 50 years of Church College history. Church College Reunions are memorable for the exciting entertainment provided mainly by old students. The evening concerts were held in the massive marquee capable of seating 5000, with a 20 metre wide stage flanked by two huge television
and they were well received by the large, enthusiastic crowd. The Saturday night concert presented the best of the talent through the decades. Opera, pop, country, dance, comedy and skits were all covered in the programme. The finale of the night was when the large crowd vacated the marquee to view the massive fireworks that lit the sky above the College. Sunday was a day of special conference sessions and later in the evening a chorale presentation of numbers especially arranged by Gladys Knight provided a moving evening of choir music. The Finale programme on Monday afternoon was presented by the present College students in the Fine Arts programme. It was an impressive presentation of talent and skill and a fitting close to an unforgettable weekend. Keen photographers recorded thousands of Reunion photos. These can be viewed on http://www.mokeeweb.org/ccnz.
screens for easy viewing. The first night’s programme was a spectacular Cultural Night with a Maori Kapa Haka group of more than 70 performers specially formed for the Reunion. The large, enthusiastic crowd appreciated the excitement of the Polynesian cultural performances by groups from Hawaii and other Pacific Islands. Those attending the Friday night ball were served up an amazing night of first-class entertainment from two top New Zealand bands - the Rodger Fox Band and the Poly Funk sound of Ardijah. The ball crowd took advantage of a rare opportunity Western Wheels 3 Day Learner Licence Course We have just completed our forth Western Wheels 3 Day to really rock the night away. Learner Licence Course at the Western Community Centre, College bands where we had a 100% pass rate. Most of us had lots of fun and from the past great learning took place to the positive achievement of everyone were reformed that participated. Look forward to the next course coming up out especially to WEST. If you are interested in gaining your learner licences in a fun and friendly learning environment contact the Western play for the Ball Community Centre on 07-8474 873.
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School 1st XV attends International Rugby Festival
For Hamilton’s Fraser High School Rugby 1st XV, the 2008 season is set to be a great one. With the team moving into the premier division in the Waikato competition, a more challenging preseason campaign was put in place to ensure once Round 1 kicked off, they would make their presence felt. The team took part in the Christchurch Boys’ High School International Rugby Festival from 24 - 27 April. It was the first time they had attended this Festival and also for some of the players it marked their first time to the South Island and even on a plane. This became a great opportunity for the team to meet and play against teams from around New Zealand, Australia and Japan. In the team’s first match, they came up against the Festival favourites St Bede’s College from Christchurch. While they put up a courageous effort in both attack and defence, St Bede’s College were too dominant and came out on top. The next day they played another local Christchurch side, Burnside High school. The game was closely contested but basic errors at crucial times of the game allowed Burnside to take advantage and ran out winners.
Outside of the busy playing schedule, the team attended the Super 14 game between the Auckland Blues and Canterbury Crusaders which was included in the Festival package. Included on the Saturday night was a formal dinner at AMI stadium with the guest speaker, All Blacks coach, Graham Henry. This allowed the team to relax and unwind after the previous days exertions. The team’s third and final game was against the number two team of the host school Christchurch Boys’ High school. The team was determined not to leave without a win. They played their best rugby of the weekend. A great team effort saw them ground out a 12-9 victory. At the conclusion of the Festival, Crusaders and newly appointed Wallaby coach, Robbie Deans was there to present each team with their players of the Festival. Both Sam Sotogi (Best Forward) and Bluey Inia (Best Back) were the standout performers with their outstanding play and contribution to the team. Now that we have rightfully retained our place back in the premier division in the Waikato competition, we are going to use this Festival every year to aid and develop our current and future Rugby 1st XV’s.
Photos, clockwise from above: Hamilton’s Fraser High School Rugby 1st XV and coaching staff at Auckland Airport prior to their departure to Christchurch. All Black Coach Graham Henry was the guest speaker at the formal dinner function held at AMI stadium. Hamilton’s Fraser High School 1st XV lock Stephen Meredith (left) gets hoisted in the lineout as opposing St Bedes College players (right) try to compete for the ball in the air Hamilton’s Fraser High School 1st XV (right) lays down a challenge with their Haka to the host school Christchurch Boys High School 2nd XV. Hamilton’s Fraser High school 1st XV (left) ready to pack down a scrum against tournament favourites St Bedes College. Three of Hamilton’s Fraser High School 1st XV players at the dinner function .Each player sat in their playing position which allowed them to get to know other boys in the same position.
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Fraser Thespians Successful at National Shakespeare Festival in Wellington On Queens Birthday Weekend, the team from Hamilton’s Fraser High School participated in the national University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival in Wellington. Their adaptation of Othello won awards for the Marc Ellis Award for the Best Use of Stage Magic, the AZZIH Happen Award for Best Scenography and SGCNZ/Sheilah Winn Award for the Most Though Provoking Performance. When I first heard that my school, Hamilton’s Fraser High School, was building up a team to participate at the University of Otago Sheilah Winn Festival of Shakespeare in Schools, I immediately decided I wanted to participate and went to see the teacher and director Mandy Faulkner. She had a great idea of putting different extracts from Act 1 to the end of Act 3 of ‘Othello’ to show how Iago poisons Othello’s mind. It needed four actors to play Othello, Iago, the voice of Othello’s reasonable side and the voice of his jealous side. These were played by Alex Tarrant-Keepa, Michael Gaastra, Ellen Rogers and Caroline Blomberg respectively. The two assistants, who would also be on stage, were played by Ben Forlong and Asher Prideaux. From the first read through we all got along very well and had much fun during the sometimes long afternoon rehearsals. We all put as much energy into this project as we had and brought new ideas and interpretations into it. For me, as an exchange student, it was the best few weeks I have had so far in New Zealand. And as I come from Germany where unfortunately we don’t have competition and festivals like this, it was a unique opportunity and I enjoyed every second of it. Our hard work was rewarded wen we won the award for the best fifteen minute scene at the Waikato Regional Competition. Our costume designer, Mrs Cherie Cooke, didn’t leave the competition empty handed as we also won the award for best costume. We were all so excited about it because we had so much competition, especially good performances from The Tempest and A Mid Summer Night’s Dream which was just hilarious. After our success at the regionals we had a little break due to East holidays but when school returned we started to rehearse again. We had lots of practice, performing everyday in front of each of the five house groups during one week. Dr John Davies, from the University of Waikato came and he gave us some useful feedback and mentioned aspects we could still improve on. After that, everything went really fast and soon it was the day we would be travelling to Wellington. On Thursday 29th May we started our journey through the beautiful New Zealand landscape. For me as a foreigner, the New Zealand landscape is the most stunning I have every seen. Mt Ruapehu, with its snow covered peak, was one of the highlights for me on our journey. After 9 hours we arrived exhausted at Wellington East Girls College for our placement rehearsal. Then we finally met our host families where we had dinner and where we quickly checked our costumes for any damages. The boys, Mrs Faulkner and her husband (and our driver) Peter stayed at Chris and Jane’s. Ellen and I stayed at Don and Allison’s, they were teachers as well and their hospitality was amazing. The next day some of us went to the Paramount Theatre for an information presentation about tertiary studies in theatre. Ben, Asher, Peter and I went to Te Papa, the national museum. This was very interesting for me as I didn’t know very much about New Zealand’s culture and history. The parliamentary tour was very interesting too and was concluded by the MP Chris Finlayson who we could also ask questions and who would also present one of the awards at the end of the festival.
In the afternoon we had workshops with tutors (and directors) from universities. I participated in stage combat, which was really fun, and in a course called Projecting Your Voice, which was very helpful because we learnt how to speak clear and loud on the stage without actually raising our voices. But the highlight of the day was still to come. We were lucky to have been able to secure some tickets for the sell out show ‘Cats’. It was an awesome performance and we all really enjoyed it. On Saturday we gave our performance. Having watched a row of very good performances by other schools our nerves were wound up and almost came to break down when we discovered that one of our stools, that was essential for the performance, was missing. Thanks to the quick reaction of the backstage helpers who quickly showed up with a similar stool, we were able to settle and give our performance. I think there is no feeling that can be compared to standing on stage in front of a great audience. The adrenalin was rushing through us and helped us to build up the energy in movement and voice. It was just awesome, All of us gave our best, Alex, Michael and Ellen just pulled me with them with their energy. But then it was already over, much too quickly and the audience was applauding us. It was the kind of feedback that told us they liked it. The rest of the day we could enjoy the other performances which were each unique and absolutely wonderful to watch. But the day wasn’t over yet. After having dinner at a wonderful little Thai restaurant we went on to see a play at The Circa Theatre, ‘Bone’. It was a really intense drama and I have never seen such good actors before. I was really impressed and although I was tired I had lots of fun. We also had something to celebrate. Our “Driver” Peter had his birthday and so we went to have cake, tea and hot chocolate to celebrate. So it wasn’t for a while that we finally went to bed. Sunday was a more relaxed day; we had already had our performance behind us so we watched the other schools without having to worry about anything. When all the performances were finished, there was a social organised for those dying to dance off all the nervousness and excitement of the last two days. Dinner was organised too, followed by the long awaited presentation of the awards. It was exciting and I was so nervous. I really wanted us to win at least one award, because I thought we deserved it after all the rehearsals and work we put into it and I was starting to get worried when after half of the prizes were already awarded to schools whose name was not Hamilton’s Fraser High. Finally we got one. the award for best stage magic which was really for our costumes, designed of course by our fantastic costume designer Cherie Cooke. This was followed by the award for best Scenography, after which we thought: “Ok that is it now”, because we didn’t think we would fit into any other listed award categories, but we were wrong. The last prize that was awarded, the one for the most thought-provoking scene went to…. ‘Hamilton’s Fraser High School”! We were so surprised, and happy, and excited and a lot of other feelings at the time. It was awesome. All our hard work had been rewarded. Now we could celebrate. Even if we had not won any awards I would still have been happy because the four days in Wellington were some of the best I have had in my five months in New Zealand. Our group was just great to me and we had so much fun. I will never forget this week or the people I spent it with. Caroline Blomberg Year 13
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Thought Provoking Presentation for Students
On Wednesday 4 June, 1800 students and staff sat in shocked silence as Constable Bruce Lumsden of the Waikato Traffic Police gave a 15 minute presentation on the impact of alcohol on teenagers. Organised by SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk), Constable Lumsden shared with the assembly the shocking statistics of the death and injuries directly attributed to young and inexperienced drivers under the influence of alcohol.
With the School Ball/After Ball scheduled for the last day of Term 2, SADD have been very proactive in the need for our senior school to be responsible not only for their own behaviour, but also the attitudes of their friends. Teenage Drivers + Alcohol = Death and Injury!! A sincere thank-you to Constable Lumsden for his thought-provoking presentation.
Te Wananga o Aotearoa and Gateway – Maori Achievement Collaboration
On Thursday 22 May Gateway and Te Wananga o Aotearoa presented a new strategy to whanau of Maori students at Fraser. This is a new collaboration aimed at supporting Maori students to achieve at Fraser. Involvement in the programme does not ‘steal’ time away from core subjects instead it complements the school’s existing programmes. The tutors from Te Wananga o Aotearoa are volunteering their time to mentor and teach our Maori students to achieve and learn in a holistic way. The main goal is to develop strategies and skills to pursue pathways for the future – for the student to make the best choices and decisions in their life. This is to be grounded in tikanga Maori. Students will be provided with
a variety of contexts to learn, e.g. Sport, the Arts, Toi Waka etc. While participating in the programme students may achieve credits toward NCEA. This new and exciting collaboration is NOT an alternative to the regular academic programme of the school. It seeks to strengthen the students’ connections to the school programme, to build the students’ capacity to move along positive pathways to exit school strongly, with valid qualifications and support networks for ‘post’ school. For more information about the Te Wananga o Aotearoa and Gateway – Maori Achievement Collaboration please contact either: Ken Strother – ph: 847 9044 ext 803, or Dave Jennings – ph: 847 9044 ext 743.
Te Kotahitanga Goal: To raise Maori Student Achievement
Nau Mai, Haere Mai The Te Kotahitanga Team and Staff invites all Whanau of Hamilton’s Fraser High School, to a Hui on Maori Achievement on Wednesday,
18th June in the School Staffroom • 6.30 pm (nibbles) • 7.00-8.00 pm (Information sharing) • 8.00 pm (supper)
We look forward to seeing you there, if you have any questions please ring us on 847 9044 ext 742
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Anzac Day Remembered
Friday, 25 April, a Day of Remembrance It is a day we unite as one country to recognise and pay tribute to those who risked life and limb in the name of our country’s freedom. Hamilton’s Fraser High School was well represented at the 10 am service, at Hamilton’s Memorial Park, sending its entire Senior Council to experience one of New Zealand’s most historic days. The turn out was amazing, on a very foggy and airy morning. Adults and children of all ages stood at the vigil. We were surprised that there was not a portion of the official ceremony dedicated to the traditional speaking of two representatives from a chosen Waikato regional high school. In the past there has been a school each year asked to speak on behalf of all schools in the Waikato region. A memorable day was had by all.
Raise the Roof
On Thursday 29th May, the Senior Council held a carwash with the funds being added towards the construction of shade sails in the school grounds, where the students may gather during hot days and on wet days. The staff actively participated in the cause and trustingly had their cars washed for a small fee of $5. Senior Council members pitched in and did their part for the cause. The official name of the fundraising project is ‘Raise the Roof’. We hope to fundraise around $3000 by the end of the year and during the summer holidays have shade sails installed and ready for use in 2009. The car wash was a great success and many more fundraisers will be held throughout the year for ‘Raise the Roof.’
Sport@fraser
Sport@fraser has certainly been very active over the past 5 weeks. Winter sports teams are well under way with some amazing results thus far. Elite sports teams have been acknowledged in the school assembly. Players received their school blazer as recognition of an elite sports person. Formal Friday has also been announced. Elite sports people wear their numberone uniform acknowledging their individual and team’s success. Rugby is a presence this year with our 1st XV returning to 1st Division School Boys Rugby. In April the team attended the International Rugby Festival in Christchurch which was part of a solid 14 game pre-season programme. The future of our 1st XV is looking very strong. The U16 team is certainly a team to contend with this year. The U15 team is competitive in the Waikato, winning their last three games by significant margins. This year also sees a major sporting relationship built with our neighbouring school Nga Taiatea Wharekura. Nine of the Wharekura students play in our school U14 team. The skill at this level is unbelievable. Credit is given to the school rugby club administered by Rugby Director, Roman Akroyd, who is introduced a dress code to players both on and off the field, and hosting after match functions for all travel teams within the city and the greater Waikato region. Thirteen netball teams are battling every Saturday morning at Minogue Park. The Senior A netball team is doing well this year with their coach Sandra Carter.
Students Enjoy Heavy Metal
Hamilton based Heavy metal band Chuganaut played to a group of enthusiastic Fraser students in the school hall during lunchtime Friday 30 May. Students paid a gold coin entry to the band’s performance for “Raise the Roof”, a project to supply shelter for students from the weather. The band also donated a piece of sound gear. The band and students had a great time at the show which drew to a close New Zealand Music Month. Thanks to Chuganaut. Photos (by Chuganaut) show the band in action and students responding. More photos can be viewed at www.chuganaut.com.
New Skills Learned at Raglan Enrichment Camp
This year’s first big activity for the Enrichment Programme was the annual Raglan Surf Camp held in March. This is a chance for Enrichment students to bond with their teachers and peers and for the senior students to gain some leadership experience taking responsibility for running activities for the Year 10 students. Each year the students get a two and a half hour surfing session where they are taught to surf by professional tutors from the Raglan Surf School. In Year 10 the students spend the rest of camp split up into teams of four and they compete in an ‘Amazing Race’ style competition participating in activities from walking in tandem on wooden planks to memorising Shakespeare to solving clues and locating missing items in the sand. These activities are designed to help the students build on their teamwork, perseverance, logic and problem solving skills. The Year 11, 12 and 13 students this year competed in a ‘Murder Mystery’ competition where they had to solve clues to figure out who the murderer was. They also had to be able to explain exactly why the murderer committed the crime which proved to be the downfall of many as they couldn’t face another run down the hill to question the sometimes truthful, sometimes lying and always hilarious Miss Hubbard! As part of this activity they also had to compete in a
Crime and Punishment debate deciding on the most appropriate punishment for the murderer. There were some very interesting and impassioned viewpoints shared during this time and many potential lawyers and politicians were discovered. The Enrichment Programme is an extension programme for ‘academically’ able students. Year 10 students who achieve highly in Year 9 are invited to join the programme and are then involved for both Year 10 and Year 11. Year 12 and 13 students need to meet entry criteria and apply to be part of the programme. At Fraser we have approximately 200 students involved in the programme. The next big event for the Enrichment Programme is the Year 12 overnight trip to the University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) where the students will get a chance to sample seven different courses across the two universities. Photos Top left: Students learning the skills of surfing and… Bottom right: Putting it into practice. Top right: Learning to “walk the plank”. Centre right: students working through the “Murder Mystery” clues. Bottom left: Trying to do Origami.
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What’s On Out West? Crosslight
Trust, 1 Johnson St, Dinsdale, Hamilton, Ph/fax 07 847 2998, email crosslight@xtra.co.nz C.A.F.E. Centre - second Friday of the month, West Hamilton Anglican Church hall, Rifle Range Road, Dinsdale. If you are over 65 and enjoy a variety of activities like board games, craft, gentle exercise, cards etc and would like some company you are welcome to join in with this group. Enquiries please contact Jennifer. For all enquiries about our other services - Op Shop, counselling, over 60’s group, foodbank, support for deaf and hearing impaired or anything else we might be able to help with please feel really welcome to contact Chris or Penny. GET CREATIVE Group at the Western Community Centre If you feel like being creative then look no further. Our “GET CEATIVE” group meets at the Western Community Centre on Wednesdays from 10am to 12 noon. Come and share your talents and be with companions whom will appreciate your company. For further information contact Aileen at 07 8474873. See you there.
HIP HOP DANCE CLASSES Hip Hop Dance Classes at the Western Community Centre, 12th of May till the 30th of June on Monday nights with the cost being $40 for the term. Class times and age groups are 5-8 years 4.00 pm-4.45 pm, 9-12+ years 5.00 pm5.45 pm. Places are limited. Programme information and enrolment forms can be collected from the Western Community Centre 46 Hyde Avenue, Hamilton 07 847 4873, or email wstars@wccham.org.nz. We are still accepting enrolments. WESTERN STARS AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAMME Hey kids! Play fun sports at a Park near you. Western Stars. Monday Western Heights at Derek Heather Park, Tuesday Crawshaw at Crawshaw Park and Wednesday Nawton at Nawton Park. A different sport is played each week from 4pm to 5pm. It’s free, so come along and join in all the fun. PROVOKE WORKSHOP - Leadership workshop for youth. If You’re a young person who makes decisions within this community, then this
Te Kohao Health’s Newest Worker
• to STIR UP your ideas for change for young people to GET GOING on action for young people! The workshop provides an interactive training that uses a variety of different activities to focus on exploring youth participation and decision making in your community. The Workshop is free, lunch is provided. If you need any more information about the workshop, please feel free to email: ani. nock@hcc.govt.nz, or Ani Nock on (07) 847 4873 ext 6. Be a part of a youth voice for your community.
Social Volleyball - played evrey Monday
night during school terms at Te Rapa Sportsdrome, Church Rd, Pukete. Grades for teams from beginners to guns. Cheaper fees for school student teams. Contact Dave on 021-477 388, or email volleyballwaikato@ xtra.co.nz for enquiries & entries.
Newlook Healthy Eating Weightloss Clinic has been a part of the Nawton Community for the past six years, the latter three years the clinic has been based at the rear of the Western Community Centre Family Store at 108 Grandview Road. NewLook is a simple eating plan using normal foods all of us Kiwis eat. No pills, no potions, no gimmicks just real food for real people. It is a very affordable weightloss programme the joining fee is normally $45.00 but for the month of June we offer a special joining fee of only $35.00 and the weekly fee is only $12.00.
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• to CHALLENGE your thinking
Annual General Meeting Western Community Association, Inc.
Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Ave, Nawton
6pm, Thursday, June 26, ‘08 Phone 07-847 4873
NEWLOOK WEIGHTLOSS CLINIC - the healthy eating programme
Ko Tainui te waka, Ko Kahuwera te maunga, Ko Mokau te awa, Ko Ngati Maniapoto te iwi, Ko Ngati Paretekawa te hapu, Ko Mokau Kohunui te marae, Ko Kylie Sisley taku ingoa. Originally from Piopio, Kylie Sisley attended Hamilton Girls High, then moved to Tauranga where she completed a Diploma in Marine Studies. After travelling for a number of years she has returned back to Hamilton and her whanau, where she recently graduated from University of Waikato with a Bachelor of Sports and Leisure Studies. While studying Kylie was employed part-time tutoring rangatahi in the National Certificate in Sports and Fitness. Kylie found working with rangatahi awesome and is a kaupapa that she is continuing with in her new position at Te Kohao Health. At Te Kohao Health Kylie is responsible for promoting injury prevention strategies and immunisation within Kirikiriroa. Kylie enjoys being active, playing sport and as a qualified scuba diver and avid snowboarding instructor she brings a lot of enthusiasm to her new position and looks forward to helping whanau within our community.
Community Radio Hamilton has a unique role as an “Access” radio station and more people are joining the crew of volunteers using the station to get their messages to their community via the radio, live streaming and podcasting. Community Radio Hamilton’s General Manager Phil Grey is delighted to see people taking the initiative to use the station as a resource. “With our recent Free Speech campaign making it clear that you can say pretty much what you want, and the fact that we can deliver your content in a variety of ways, community groups and various organisations are seeing just how cool it can be making a radio show or podcast instead of just sending out newsletters.” Is your community represented? Why not give Community Radio Hamilton a call and find out what it takes to start a show. “All it takes is that first phonecall – we then have a chat
is the workshop for you. The workshop will be filled with lots of creative and energising activities and games:
about the station and the type of shows we need, and from there we provide all the training and support you’ll ever need.” Not only is the station there as a community resource but also an educational resource. Tauha Te Kani is a Wintec Radio Broadcasting student - he is currently broadening his knowledge at Community Radio Hamilton as the Wednesday Breakfast host. Weekday Breakfasts include a range of interviews, BBC News and a selection of great local and international music – and not the mainstream stuff dished up by other stations. Every week a feature artist is profiled, listen out for your chance to win the feature album of the week. Tauha has also recently handled his first project as the host and interviewer for a one hour special on local music, Circle Jerk 08 – you can download this from www. communityradio.co.nz.
At the weekly meetings we teach you about wise choices with the foods we choose to eat and what better choices we can all make as well as how much of each food group we should put into our body to enable us to lose weight. We offer healthy recipes for meals that the whole family will enjoy. For further information phone Colleen on (07) 846-1907 or mobile 0274 479524 “REMEMBER NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS BEING SLIM FEELS”
Blending Families
A successful Blending Families event was held at the Western Community Centre in celebration of Families Day. Hundreds of community members were given the opportunity to learn and participate in activities to assist families with identified challenges and common issues that blended families face. This event was co-ordinated by Hamilton City Council working in collaboration with Barnardos, Western Community Centre, Family Start, Te Runanga O Kirikiriroa, Salvation Army, Work and Income and Community.
Mum2Mum Support Group Hey my name is Renee Wall. I am a born again Christian and have been living in this great community with my two children Georgia and Elijah since moving from Melville last year. Along with my friend Jena we co-ordinate Mum2Mum, an initiative that came about from seeing a need in the community for Mums to get together in a child friendly environment to talk, meet new faces and just chill over a cuppa. There is great support behind it already with visitors and plenty of fun for the kids held every Tuesday from 9.30 till 11.30 down at the Kotahi Playroom. Before I was an at home Mum I was just career orientated working a Full time job for a Furniture Design store. The money paid the bills and let us have the extra luxuries but I missed spending time with my children and was constantly parenting with a guilt I couldn’t understand. My life was the opposite to what I expected as a Mum and since making some important changes in my life by the grace of God I’ve regained a fulfillment of serving in the home as a Mum. This is just my story and I know that there’s many more mum’s who can share over a cuppa there own ups and downs and that’s what we’re here for. Thanks to all the people involved with Mum2Mum and especially the Western Community Center for loving the idea. God Bless you all and see you on Tuesday at Mum2Mum. Renee Wall
Some of the highlights our families will remember is tasting a variety of different cultured foods, participating in treasure hunt, family tree art, children’s portraits, family goal setting, information for magic step family relationships, the art work, face painting, and puppet story telling and much more. A huge thank you to all our volunteers who helped and assisted with this event. To all our funders, sponsors and supporters who assisted financially to make this event available for our community. This is much appreciated and valued.
New After school programme Supervisor Kia Ora my name is Trish Terry and I am the new after school care supervisor taking over Rinaira Watene while she’s is on her teaching Practicum. I am a mother of two beautiful daughters and I recently got married in March. I have been involved in the Western Stars Holiday programme for over 3 programmes and I really love working with children. I was born and raised in Hamilton and attend Hamilton’s Fraser High school. I have lived in this Community for over 10 years and I really love it. We have loads of fun on the after school programme I love teaching the children fun games and activities. My favourite activity at the programme is Arts and Crafts. I really enjoy my time at the after school care programme and gaining more experience with this line of work.
The O.R.C gets up & running at the Community Centre Family Planning Service Co-ordinator, Louise Were, is ‘stoked’ to see The O.R.C – or the Out-Reach Clinic open at Western Community Centre (W.C.C). The aim of The O.R.C is to provide new ways for Rangatahi and their whānau to access services and information to promote their positive sexual health. The O.R.C is open every Tuesday from 1:00pm to 4:30pm and operates from the health room at Western
Community Centre. It is a free service for those under 22 years, or a koha / donation for over 22’s. Karen, Sharon and Louise are here to talk with you about a range of issues from relationships to contraceptive advice, to how our services work. They are also able to provide comprehensive clinical services, including smears, at The O.R.C. You can either call the W.C.C on 847 4873 to book an appointment, or drop-in anytime between 1:00pm and 4:30pm. The service is totally confidential and there for your wellbeing. The team at The O.R.C is keen to hear your thoughts about what you want the service to achieve, so call Louise on 834 1285 or call into The O.R.C on Tuesdays between 1:00pm and 4:30pm.
Western Community News is produced by the Western Community Centre, Inc. and Hamilton’s Fraser High School every 2 months.
Staff and volunteers working on this issue were Ani Nock, Tim Atkinson, Ioana Tolofua, Nicki Spring, Dave Macpherson & all those who contributed articles.
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Seeking your Support Treats in the Park is coming up soon and we need your support! We need volunteers, sponsorship, agencies to help out and organisations with prizes to giveaway. If you are interested in helping out please contact Ani Nock on 07-8474873 or email her on ani.nock@hcc.govt.nz or Contact the Western Community Centre.
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Jordaan Tuitama has come a long way from his years at Hamilton’s Fraser High school performing in the school productions, to now being signed with an Auckland based acting agency and a leader of a young, up and coming performing arts group called ‘The Electric Koko-Zoids’ who performed for the first time at this years NZ International Comedy Festival 2008. The group won the Best Newcomer Award 2008 at the festival awards held at the Sky City Theatre in Auckland to celebrate the success of the festival, and its comedians from New Zealand and around the world. The success of their show ‘The South Pacific Games’ has encouraged the group to take
their show on the road, and Hamilton is definitely on the agenda. With only two years experience under the Electric Koko-Zoid’s belt, being only formed in 2007, the group has performed at major events in Auckland including both the Pasifika Festival and Auckland Secondary schools Poly Festival as well as performing at events with Oscar Kightley of the Naked Samoans and Tofiga Fepuleai of the Laughing Samoans. Although the group is, Auckland-based, Jordaan holds the Hamilton flag high representing Dinsdale everywhere he performs.
MARTIN GALLAGHER MP for Hamilton West Electorate Office: 487 Anglesea Street Phone: 838 3033 Fax: 838 3083 Postal: P O Box 19-183, Hamilton 12 Western Community News - June 2008
Email: martin.gallagher@xtra.co.nz