WCN Feb 2011

51 Issue No.51 (February 2011)

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would explain this in more detail. Another important consideration is that the ECP provides no protection against sexually transmitted infections.

As a woman, if you find yourself in the situation where your regular method of contracepWhere this is a possibility, women are advised to visit their doctors 3 tion has failed – perhaps you have vomited soon after taking the daily dose of your oral weeks after taking the ECP, to rule-out such infections. contraceptive, or the condom being used has broken, or you have had unprotected sexual The ECP cannot prevent pregnancies 100% of the time and women intercourse - you may become pregnant. In these situations, you can reduce the possibility need to see their doctors if, after taking it, their periods are late, or unuof a pregnancy by taking the emergency contraceptive pill (ECP). sual in any way. If pregnancy is confirmed, having taken the ECP will not harm the foetus Another name by which the ECP is known is the “morning after pill” but this term is mis– but the doctor needs to rule-out ectopic pregnancy (you would probably have symptoms leading as you can take the ECP up to 72 hours (or 3 days) after a failed contraceptive, of lower-tummy pain in that situation). or unprotected intercourse incident. However, taking it as soon as possible after such an There are very few side effects from taking the ECP, or clinical reasons why it cannot be used to incident is best as the sooner it is taken the more effective it is at preventing pregnancy. You can buy the ECP from pharmacies (but only on the advice of accredited pharmacists who prevent pregnancy in situations of contraceptive failure or unprotected sexual intercourse. Cerhave undertaken relevant training) so it is quite widely available to assist women in reducing tain medicines taken at the same time as the ECP can reduce its effectiveness (some epilepsy, TB and antifungal medicines, and some herbal products such as St John’s wort). Also, there are the chance of pregnancy in these situations. some medicines that are, themselves, affected by the ECP (e.g. cyclosporin) but before providing The ECP is thought to work in a number of ways, depending on when in the menstrual you with the product the accredited pharmacist would discuss these things with you. cycle a woman takes the medicine. It can delay the release of an egg from the ovary, and it Taking the ECP at the earliest opportunity after an incident of contraceptive failure or uncan affect migration of sperm so that a released egg is prevented from being fertilized. The protected sexual intercourse is the best way to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Women ECP is not effective once the process of implantation of a fertilized egg has begun. in these situations can receive confidential advice and useful information from their The ECP is for emergency purposes only and is not a form of regular birth control. It can local Self Care pharmacists. Ask about the ECP Self Care disrupt the normal cycle if used too often within a menstrual cycle. Within a cycle, ECP fact card. use does not prevent pregnancy from subsequent missed pill or unprotected intercourse situations and other methods of contraception must be used. The accredited pharmacist

Te Rapa, Pukete, St Andrews, Beerescourt, Whitiora, Maeroa, Forest Lake, Frankton, Dinsdale, Aberdeen, Templeview, Nawton, Livingstone, Western Heights, Rotokauri, Crawshaw, Brymer

Western Suburbs to become ‘slow speed zones’?

In a first for New Zealand, parts of Hamilton are to become ‘slow Other parts of the western area of the city may also be included, speed zones’ as part of a demonstration or trial, sponsored by the subject to consultation with the public.

Hamilton City Council and the NZ Transport Agency.

At the moment, most west Hamilton schools have 40kph speed zones Large chunks of the western side of the city - see map alongside already in place outside the schools before, during and after school - are proposed to be included in the trial, with the suburbs of hours, and the Council had been working hard to try and extend this Dinsdale, Aberdeen and Whitiora included. practice to every Hamilton school.

After striking obstacles in the form of NZTA in the last few years. regulations, the Council (with the agreement of NZTA) They hope and expect that 99% of the public will has slightly altered course and decided to trial the slower respond well to the message that our residential streets speed areas - which are basically whole suburbs - not are for more than just cars, and will help make this project counting the major arterial roads. a success, and an example for the rest of the country.

These areas will include the schools that do not already It is acknowledged by Council that there are always a have the 40kph zones, fulfilling the Council’s objective few dangerous idiots out there who will selfishly ignore of improving the safety outside every Hamilton school, any speed limits set - neither 40kph or 50kph zones will while also increasing safety on, and alongside, roads in stop these people, and Council feels it is time to move to residential streets. a more sustainable way of making our roads safer.

The basic arrangement that members of the public Cr Dave Macpherson will see is that 40kph signs on the side the the road, and painted on the road, will show at the entrances to the Coming to a corner near you?

With the looming new Government laws restricting where slow-speed areas, with possible signage, and narrowing of roads, etc. being used occasionally as reminders liquor shops can be sited, the Council is experiencing a significant increase in liquor license applications. within the areas.

Govt MP Tim McIndoe has stated that the new legislation The Council is working with the Police to get cooperation over education and publicity programmes will be passed before the November election, but it is still designed to encourage the motoring public to slow down unclear exactly when the stricter controls proposed will kick in. and consider the many vulnerable pedestrians, cyclists In the meantime, some people are trying to beat the new laws and kids playing in our residential areas. by getting their liquor stores up and running before they can The move is not designed to slow traffic on the major be stopped, potentially leading to an explosion of corner liquor roads in each area; for instance, in Dinsdale Tuhikaramea stores - as if the city doesn’t have enough already!

Current school 40kph zones Rd and Whatawhata Rd will continue with their current West Ward City Councillors are trying to ensure that all Proposed 40kph slow speed 50kph speed restrictions, but the roads in between will of these applications for liquor licenses demonstration zones have 40kph plans. are publicised, and that Many times a year Council is faced with requests to residents have a chance to put in ‘traffic calming’ measures (e.g. speed humps, put in submissions on the throat islands, chicanes, etc.); and the cost of these to the applications. ratepayers has run to an unsustainable millions of dollars

The newest cop on the block...

I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as a new member to the West Hamilton Policing team.

Having just started last week I spent the majority of my time setting up and doing some community meet and greets in between patrols.

As far as policing goes issues arising of late include tagging, bullying as school starts up again, neighbourly disputes, thefts and burglaries.

Down at the Policing centre we hope to get that door open more often so feel free to call in. I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as a new member to the West Hamilton Policing team.

I come from a dairy farming background prior to joining the Police in 2006 and being stationed at Hamilton Central. This

opportunity to work in the community encourages ideas to be implemented in such a way that we can maximise potential through inter-agency contacts, media liaison and focus for the benefit of our community.

I encourage you to come down and introduce yourself and your business to me and we’ll have a discussion about your ideas, requests, complaints and reports because you are the eyes and ears out there and I’ll do my best to voice those concerns and take action when required.

Safer communities together, Constable Paul Tierney - now stationed at the Nawton Community Policing Centre with Willie Cuthers.tial through inter-agency contacts, media liaison and focus for the benefit of our community.

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Your Say: What do you like about being a helper on the Western Stars Holiday programme?

Caitlin – 14 I love working with kids and it is an awesome way to meet new people

Christina – 15 The other staff are all very welcoming and made me feel so welcomed.

Hannah – 15 I’ve enjoyed meeting everyone and the kids, its heaps of fun.

Mere – 14 It is heaps of fun. I also like helping out looking after the kids and helping them all have a fun time.

Maia – 13 I love the kids entertaining them having fun with them and looking after them.

Kaihika – 15 Spending time with the kids learning new skills to better myself like leadership and communication.

Taz – 17 I like being here its better than staying at home, and I like hanging out with Bop.

Reno – 15 The kids were awesome and the places we went were great.

TE AHUREI IS BACK TE AHUREI IS BACK IN ON THE SCENE FOR 2011 ON WHETHER WE ARE HITTING THE MARK WITH GIGS THIS YEAR FROM CAMPS TO TALENT TIMES AND WE ARE ROLLING OUT BIGGER AND BETTER. RANGATAHI EXPERIENCES AND REALNESS. KLEA TO YOUTH HOLIDAY PROGRAMS TO PEER EDUCAWE HAVE PEOPLE IN NEW POSITIONS, ADDITIONS RAPIRA, EPHRAIM GUDGEON, LISA HAPE, RAWIRI TION AND AN ON THE ROAD DRAMA! BUT NOT TO TO THE TEAM AND NEW GIGS THAT WE PLAN TO HENARE, LITARI PAKU, & ROBBERT JOHN WHARE- FORGET WE HAVE OUR YOUTH SUPPORT GROUPS SHARE WITH THE H.TOWN COMMUNITY. HARMZ MATE ARE THE FRESH RANGATAHI HAUORA AD- ON A MONDAY AND THURSDAY EVENINGS. SO DE THIERRY HAS CHANGED ROLLS FROM PEER VISORS (RHA’S). THEY HAVE COME ON BOARD STAY LOCKED KEEP IN TUNE AND BE READY TO BE EDUCATION TO THE NEW TITLE OF A RANGATAHI THROUGH THE COMMUNITY MAX INITIATIVE APART OF THE AHUREI WAKA. HOLLA AT THE CREW HEALTH PROMOTER (SHOT BROTHER). WE ALSO WHICH EXPOSE RANGATAHI TO WORK EXPERI- ON 07 8383013 OR COME VISIT US ON THE CORNERS HAVE 6 NEW WORKERS WITH THE ROLE OF ‘RAN- ENCE, AND IT IS MEAN TO HAVE THEM APART OF OF BRYCE AND BARTON STREETS IN HAMILTON. GATAHI HAUORA ADVISORS WHICH ADVISE US THE TEAM. WEVE GOT HEAPS OF UP AND COMING

Hamilton West Childrens’ Day

Hamilton West Children’s Day Event is nearly here. Come on down to enjoy free bouncy castles, a dunking machine, fun games, giveaways, slides, face painting, sing star, colouring in competitions, photo booth, love heart cookies, love and affection card making, entertainment and much more.

Sunday the 6th of March 2011.

2pm till at Elliott Park in Nawton.

The theme this year is Love and Affection so bring all the Family down to enjoy the day, It’s all Free for children and families.

Come along to celebrate the gift children are to our families and our community.

Visit the Children’s Day website for other event listing in New Zealand on www. childrensday.org.nz.

Western Stars at the Weetbix Tryathlon

On Sunday the 6th of February a group of youth from the Western Community Centre went to the Weetbix triathlon. We where there for 4 amazing hours cheering and clapping for all the children. Most of us were marshalling. It was a pretty mean day over all. – Emma Western Community News - February 2011 3

Frankton School Celebrates 100 Years Frankton School will celebrate its one hundred birthday on 3 April. Past and present families who have a connection with Frankton School will celebrate 100 years on this turangawaewae, their place of standing.

The first representations for the school were made to the Education Board on 26 January 1895 asking for the erection of a school in the Frankton District. After several petitions land was finally granted for a school site on 2 November 1919.

Three hundred and eighty five pound was allocated for the erection of a school which was one building with a porch. The school opened with two teachers and a roll of sixty eight. On opening day more students arrived for enrolment than could be admitted, therefore those children living west of the railway line only could be enrolled.

Today Frankton has 29 classrooms and finishes each year with approximately 640 plus students. Frankton School is proud of the tradition of their school and have celebrated its birthday each year. The school motto continues to be “Kia Tika Kia Pono – Be Honest and True”, and service before self plays a big part in modern day with many opportunities for leadership and character development through Frankton School

By Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe

Virtue’s Programme.

In preparation for the Centennial Artist in Residence Shona Hammond Boys worked with a group of Year six students to complete a Journey of Life – Kowhaiwhai Mural. This mural depicts life as a journey, from black to white with every colour in between. Each step up is a transition, a time, a passage, from childhood to adulthood. This mural was gifted by 2010 Year six students which compliments Frankton’s history through the years.

The 100th Birthday Celebration begins on 01 April and closes with a virtue service on Sunday 03 April.

Registration packs are available from the school office or by emailing jubilee2011@franktonschool.ac.nz.

Touch Draws Crowds

Crowds have been flocking to Elliott Park on Wednesday nights over the summer. The reason for this is the Western City Sports Club Touch Module. Since the establishment of the Western City Sports Club last year, a whole sense of community involvement has been seen every Wednesday night.

The catalyst is the Western City Touch Module which has drawn not only teams, but families together to play sport and bring Elliot Park to life. The module has brought the best players and teams to the park with a number of Waikato and National representative players showing their skills. The module has also given families the opportunity to play in the social grades as well as our local youth who have been able to participate in the Mixed opens and social grades.

The success of the Module has meant that teams playing in this competition have gone on to win the national secondary schools competition, national Maori Touch titles, and also be placed in the top 3 teams at the annual Whakatane tournament as well as regional age group tournaments.

With the season due to finish next month, it is hoped that more people can be seen at the park to watch such an exciting and fast sport. In fact, the finals on Wednesday 16th March will be the ultimate entertainment with the top teams fighting it out for top honours in each of the five grades up for grab.

The Western City Sports Club has now secured its place with touch over the summer months and now it is supporting Netball for a winter sport with local players coming together to form a netball team for this year. You can meet the netball team organisers on Wednesday nights as they sell sausage sizzles to raise funds for their inclusion into the Waikato Netball competition.

Anyone wishing to be involved with the club or is thinking of playing touch or netball please contact me or Ani at the Western Community Centre for more information.

Tangaroa Whitiora, President, Western City Sports Club, 021-180-9893

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Community Radio Hamilton gets loud and proud with their open day event The Big Bang! on Saturday, 12 March 2011.

Featuring a lineup of drum beats from around the world, the annual celebration of Access radio in the Waikato kicks off from 1-4pm outside the station studios in the ASB Building, 214 Collingwood Street, Hamilton.

The diverse range of acts reflects the station’s eclectic sound and includes Jamaican rhythms from the CarribeaNZ Southern Stars steelpan band, upbeat tempos of ska band Jacquemo, and Pacific beats courtesy of the Hamilton Cook Island Association’s musicians and dancers.

The local Drum Circle will give the crowd a hands-on role in their performance, while the Hare Krishna community and Hamilton Girls High School samba band are sure to have people on their feet. There will also be a farewell performance from gumboot dance

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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 Manu, Neil Tolan, Dave Macpherson & all those who contributed articles.

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Happy new year to all readers of Western Community News.

I was very pleased with good turnouts and the positive atmosphere at our public meeting on the Alcohol Reform Bill that Martin Gallagher and I chaired recently, and at my earlier “Friday Forum” at the Western Community Centre. Thanks to everyone who came along and especially to those who spoke.

At both meetings there was a lot of discussion about the pros and cons of the 130-odd measures in the liquor bill. Several good ideas emerged for presenting submissions to Parliament, and everyone was listened to with respect.

Some of the main features of the Bill include stricter licensing rules, giving councils the power to create local area plans suited to their communities, and increasing the purchasing age.

Submissions have now closed with the Justice and Electoral Select Committee. I am lobbying to ensure that the committee will hold hearings in Hamilton to give local submitters a chance to be heard.

If that happens, other members of the public will also be welcome to attend (without speaking rights) providing a good opportunity for Hamilton residents to observe the important select committee process, which is where much of the detailed work of Parliament occurs.

Community Radio gets loud

Contact Ioana on 849 5170 - or - Tim on 847 9044 or email:

WEST WORD

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“Our open days are a fun way for us to showcase the diverse sound of Community Radio Hamilton, and the wide range of individuals and groups who are involved with the station,” explains general manager Phil Grey. “Whether it’s hosting your own show, or just having the chance to come in for an onair interview. This really is ‘Your Place’ and we hope people will come and make themselves at home!”

Visitors will have a chance to tour the station and its live broadcast studio. There will also be some great food on offer including a barbecue, and Latin pastries from La Rosa Bakery.

A number of local organisations will also be part of a community marketplace at the event. For more information visit www. communityradio.co.nz or telephone the station office on 07 834 2170.

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The BIG WALK:

Keeping Kiwi Kids on Track!

Lace up your walking shoes, grab your water bottle, and join New Zealanders across the country in FYD’s Big Walk 2011!

The Big Walk is an event ALL New Zealanders are invited to take part in. Taking place in ten iconic locations around New Zealand on Sunday 03 April, The Big Walk will help raise funds for the Foundation for Youth Development’s (FYD) youth programmes in your community as well as local schools.

FYD Waikato is hosting Hamilton’s BIG WALK event and school students, families and members of the wider community are invited to participate in this fun-filled morning. The event will start from Crawshaw school and includes a walk around Hamilton City Council’s Waiwhakareke National Heritage Wetlands. With 2km and 5km options it’s a great chance to get active with the family.

The walk will be followed by a big old kiwi BBQ back at Crawshaw school, some good old fashioned entertainment and prizes to be won!

The BIG WALK is to help raise awareness of youth issues in New Zealand and support local schools and FYD in the process. Registrations are $2.00 per child, $5.00 per adult or $10.00 a family. So come take a walk in the fresh air and help support the youth of our community. Enjoy a fun-filled morning with the family and be one of the first to walk around Waiwhakareke National Heritage Wetlands.

To register or for more details visit www. fyd.org.nz or call FYD Waikato on 07 839 7058.

Seaweek:

“Back to the Future!

Seaweek is an annual, national celebration of the sea coordinated by the New Zealand Association for Environmental Education (NZAEE). It provides special opportunities to experience the beauty and mysteries of, and learn more about, the diversity and significance of our marine environment. Seaweek is the only nationwide event dedicated to learning from the sea.

The Seaweek theme for 2011 is “Back to the Future! The culture, history and traditions of the sea. Kia kaha tangata moana!” New Zealand’s people have depended on the sea for food, trade, transport and recreation. Our stories about the sea are deep rooted in

myths and legends, and many of our special places are beside the sea. So what does the sea mean to you and what are the stories you’d like to share about the sea?

Maria Murphy is NZAEE’s Seaweek Regional Coordinator, Waikato. She is encouraging all to participate by sharing an event, a legend or story, an activity or experience about the sea. Celebrate the sea and your event will be publicized nationwide. Visit our website www.seaweek.org.nz to submit your contributions and for more information or contact Maria 027-699-2001

Seaweek takes place from February 26 to March 6, 2011

Senior Fun

The Western Community Centre has a fantastic friendly bunch of seniors involved in programmes and activities throughout the year.

The popular monthly senior luncheon, bus trips and weekly classes of Tai Chi are enjoyed by many who attend for a variety of reasons. Contact Aileen at the centre for a schedule of events aileen@wccham.org.nz or call 847 4873 ext 0

West Hamilton has a new Nest Educare The Nest Educare has opened it’s door to the community this month. The brand new purpose built Early Childhood Education Centre, located at 162 Grandview Road, is a wonderful new asset to our West Hamilton community offering quality childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years.

Lynda Pitcher, the Centre Manager, says

“We are really excited about being able to offer quality Christian childcare to this community. The early childhood years are so important in a child’s development.” It is a state of the art facility and has a wonderful team of caring and qualified staff who work with the children. It offers the usual 20 hrs free for children aged 3 and

4. The Salvation Army are very proud of their centre and see it as a vital part of their work with the local community. They will be holding an official opening ceremony on Friday 25 February. For enquiries and enrolments feel free to pop in and talk to the staff or phone 846 4925.

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HAMILTON’S FRASER HIGH SCHOOL

Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau

THE START OF A NEW YEAR Day One for new Students and Staff in 2011

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HAMILTON’S FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau

Pre-School Camp for ETP Students For a second year in a row, the Exceptional Talent Programme students of Hamilton’s Fraser High School attended a pre-school camp. This included the brand new Year 9 students coming to Fraser from Intermediate schools. Having camp before school starts, allows us to make new friends and form bonds with some of our teachers.

Our camp, this year, was held at the Chosen Valley Christian Camp and began on Wednesday, 26 January through to Friday, 28 January. On the first day at camp we got the chance to meet everyone and share our talents with each other.

After the formalities and goal setting, we got to have free time and try out all the activities the camp had to offer, such as the swimming hole, water slide, obstacle course, trolley carts, a balance island and volleyball all of which were mean. After dinner we began the evening entertainment which was a giant cranium tournament.

The next day was our Talent Development Day where each talent area had a person to come in for the day to work with the students. This day started off with a talk to the whole group by Jacinda Ardern, MP, who spoke about perseverance, before working with Jane Carswell on leadership skills. The sports students were lucky to work with Mr Sommerville and Greg Smith, who spent the morning outlining the upcoming programme, followed by an afternoon of team building.

The English students worked with Mrs Strother on a giant scavenger hunt, which turned into a static image and poetry creation. Mr Shortt-Smith came to work with the Maths students and taught them all about surveying and ex-student, Atrayle Edwards, worked with the Dance students, sharing his recent audition experiences.

New teacher to Fraser, Mr Nelson, came out to camp and taught the Spanish students how to make tortillas (which I missed out on) and worked on conversation skills.

Science students spent the day assembling bones under the guidance of Dr Carolyn King from the University of Waikato.

Professor Bill Rogers (also from Waikato University) taught the IT students how to

make computer games. The Drama students were taught audition skills and other techniques by Briar Duggan and the Art students were treated to a visit by ex-Bro’ Town animator and current freelancer, Ali Cowley, who showed them all his work and talked about his experience before spending the afternoon working on their skills with Mr Cunnane. Finally, the music students were treated to time with Sam Cleaver, who worked on their playing and singing skills.

That evening finished with a game of Giant Cluedo, organised by Briar McGowan, where Bronwyn Laundry proved to be the most elusive person to find in the history of man!

On our last day at camp we had tabloid sports, Chosen Valley style. In groups we went around all the camp activities trying to gain as many points as possible. In the end, the winning team was my team, Parawai, and we won by a landslide!

I think the 2011 ETP camp was a lot of fun and rewarding as it gave me the chance to make new friends and helped me develope in both my talent areas. I would like to thank, on behalf of all the ETP students, all the staff that came to camp and especially, Porton, Hardy and Wil-Iam, because without them it would not have happened. – Charlotte Sanson (Year 13)

The End of an Era The closure of City West Activity Centre brings both sadness and new opportunities.

City West Activity Centre has operated for over ten years, providing second chance education for students who have become chronic truants, or those who have been removed from mainstream education. The centre has been run under the management of ‘The City West Activity Centre Trust’, setup to work in partnership with Hamilton’s Fraser High School.

In the past five years the trust has experienced the challenge of reducing community funding and although the Ministry of Education provides funding, the trust has been challenged with the overall costs of running the centre. Last year with a restructure of alternative education within the Hamilton area by the Ministry Of Education, the opportunity for Te Wananga O Aotearoa to become involved in providing alternative education for students in our community has been

created. This we hope will provide further opportunity for both staff and students.

During the time that the centre has operated, the staff at City West have, through their passion and commitment, provided an outstanding service to their rangitahi and their whanau. Through this commitment, City West, in partnership with Hamilton’s Fraser High School, has built a formidable reputation as one of the most successful centres, achieving positive educational and employment outcomes for many students. The students have had the opportunity to gain credits towards NCEA, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh programme and other activities to promote health and fitness.

We acknowledge and thank all current and past staff for their enduring commitment to their students and all of the extra time, sacrifice and commitment that they have made.

Kia kaha and all the best for the future.

Above: Past and present teaching staff at the closure of the City West Activity Centre.

Back Row (l-r): Kapiera Peita, James Koopu, Brad Roberts, Mike Smith and Jeremy Murray Front Row: Keri Edgar, Mike Wilson and Yvonne Wilson

Above: Science students assembling the bones of animal skeletons.

Below: Having fun on the camp activities.

Adult and Community Education Courses…

Booking NOW!

Schools are back in full swing and it’s time for Adult Learners to get into gear.

Bookings for courses run through Hamilton’s Fraser High are being taken now.

There are HEAPS of opportunities in many different areas of study.

To find out what is on offer, Go to www.fraserace.ac.nz and book on line.

Otherwise, call the ACE office on 07-847 1074, or pop in to see the Community Education staff in their office by the Main School Entrance. They will be more than happy to help you out.

Night and weekend classes are a great way to learn new skills, meet new people and perhaps start a new career.

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Peer Support Leaders help Year 9 Students settle in at Fraser Peer Support was extremely successful this year. Our senior leaders have proven to be exceptional role models to our junior students. Their ability to engage, entertain and lead our Year 9s on a smooth transition into secondary school during their first day was simply outstanding. When reviewing the Peer Support Program with the Year 9 students, I asked them “If you could have a conversation with the Principal about your peer support leaders, what would you say?” the results were very encouraging, with comments like: “They are a good example for us Year 9s. They are really helpful and deserve the best. I was lucky to meet them and I am glad I did”.

“They were very helpful and kind.

Because they smiled a lot they made me feel welcome and started my first day on a

positive note. It’s really the little things they do that make me smile” “I would say that our peer support leaders are two of the nicest people you could ever meet and I like it when they give you lollies for doing good on activities” “They are awesome” “They were helpful and nice. They always checked that you were okay” I am delighted to have had the chance to work with such an enthusiastic and charismatic bunch of students. I would like to thank them for their time and effort, for their input, and to wish them all the very best for their academic year.

— Whaea Anna Bailey Below: Student Leader, Danyon Togia (back to camera), working with a group of year 9 students around the school.

HAMILTON’S FRASER HIGH SCHOOL

Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau

Introducing our New Teachers

Joseph Tini BSc. Dip Tchng.

Anna Dowthwaite

Waikato te awa Taupiri te maunga Tainui te waka Turangawaewae toku marae Hamilton born, bred and educated. I have been teaching for 12 years. Eight of those outside of Hamilton. I am a Chemistry specialist, teaching to scholarship level.

I am a Sports fan especially Rugby League (Warriors) and am married with four children, two at Fraser, one at Maeroa and one preschooler.

I have recently moved to Hamilton from Whakatane, where I was teaching at Trident High School. I have also spent time teaching in London and at Rotorua Boys High School. In my spare time I enjoy reading, walking and watching good films. A rewarding part of my job is helping students to improve their communication skills.

Head of Science

Gillian Cotter English

I come from County Cork in the Republic of Ireland, where I taught Gaelic and English for three years. I have been living by the beach in Raglan for 15 months now; it has truly become home and I can’t imagine leaving. I have a degree in English Literature and a Masters of Philosophy and I am excited to be part of the English Department at Hamilton’s Fraser High. I have been inspired by the dynamism of New Zealand education and am looking forward to a challenging career here at Fraser.

English

Karlin Nelson Spanish

I am originally from Reporoa, Bay of Plenty.

I enjoy travelling, studying languages, the beach, and most importantly, spending time with my wife and daughters. I have a Masters Degree in Arts (History), a GradDipTchg, and a minor in Spanish.

Hannah Lerke Science and Chemistry

I grew up in Tauranga, and moved to Hamilton 6 years ago to attend the University of Waikato. I completed a

Fraser Canoe Polo Team Impressive

The Fraser High canoe polo team was impressive, looked strong and showed determination in their first game of the 2011 season.

In their first game of the season, playing

the Dio Falcons, Fraser won convincingly.

They beat Diocesan 11 goals to one.

Come along and support the team at the Diocesan School for Girls’ swimming pool on Tuesday evenings.

Starting a New Year in a Foreign Country

“A number students have just started a new year at high school in a foreign country - New Zealand. Pictured above are international and exchange students from Thailand, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Japan and the US on the second day of their school orientation.“

BSc (Chemistry)/BTchg conjoint degree, and began my teaching career at Fairfield College. I am excited to join the team here at Fraser High – I love teaching and I am looking forward to a brilliant year.

Erin Burton English

Kia Ora, I am one of the new English Teachers at Fraser. I was born and raised in Katikati and moved to Hamilton to study at The University of Waikato. I have a B.A. Majoring in Psychology and Media Studies, a Graduate Diploma of Arts in English as well as a Graduate Diploma of Teaching. I have taught at Ngā Taiātea Wharekura and Ngaruawahia High School here in Hamilton.

I enjoy a wide range of film and literature and I am lucky to be able to teach what I love. I look forward to the year ahead and being part of the team here at Hamilton’s Fraser High School.

Sharron Gray

other came with us to New Zealand and is studying at Waikato University. I have just finished two years at Waikato myself and thoroughly enjoyed student life. Fraser High is a very friendly school and I look forward to working here.

Roman Akroyd

Physical Education

Kia ora, I was born, raised and educated in Gisborne but moved to Hamilton in 2005 to study a Sport and leisure Degree at University of Waikato. From this I further completed my Graduate Diploma in Teaching in 2010 and am excited to be a part of the Fraser High teaching staff. I am looking forward to working with both the staff and students and helping to maximise the learning and opportunities that this school provides. I am a passionate person about Physical Education/Sport and hope to help students realise their potential.

Information Technology My family and I moved to New Zealand five years ago from England (my daughters call it our midlife crisis!)

We have two children, both girls, one still lives in England and the

Hamilton’s Fraser High School Cadet Unit On Parade

The Fraser High Cadet Unit is a trained, uniformed, disciplined youth organisation that operates under a military framework.

The Unit is part of the New Zealand Cadet Forces that is made up of Sea Cadets, Air Training Corp and Cadet Corp. The Officers in the unit are unpaid volunteers who hold an Officers Commission under authority of the Minister of Defence.

The Unit is NOT part of the New Zealand Defence Force but does receive direct support, guidance and training from them. Cadets are not trained so they can join the military, but some do take advantage of this career pathway and join the services.

The cadet unit mission is to develop confident, responsible young citizens who are valued within their community by providing them, within a military framework, safe, enjoyable and challenging opportunities

Aims:

• To foster the spirit of adventure and teamwork and develop those qualities of mind and body which go to making good citizens and leaders.

• To provide a challenging and disciplined training activity which will be useful both in the Services and civilian life.

• To promote an awareness and appreciation of the services and the role they play in the community.

The Unit core values are Discipline, Respect, Integrity and Loyalty.

Cadets participate

and are trained in command and leadership, drill, parade evenings, navigation, first aid, camping, tramping, bush skills, physical and weapons training. There are other opportunities for leadership training organized and run by the New Zealand Army, ANZAC Day, Poppy Day, Memorial Services, support for local schools and other community groups.

Who can join Hamilton’s Fraser High School Cadet Unit?

 Must have parent/caregiver full consent.  Must be 13-18 years old. (Year 9 students who are still 12 can still join)  Must be enrolled and currently attending Hamilton’s Fraser High School.

See Them On Parade

The Unit invite you to come and see them on parade any Wednesday evening from 6.00pm to 8.30pm during the school terms. They are located behind the Fraser High School gym by the Teen Parent Unit.

This year the Cadet Unit celebrates its 80th Anniversary.

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ZUMBA IN CRAWSHAW Zumba classes Mondays 5:30pm – 6.30pm, Crawshaw school hall. You don’t need to sign up just turn up on the day and join in on all the fun. Open to everyone. Costs are $5 per session. Phone Ninakaye (instructor) on 021 2703002 or Crawshaw school 07 8491565 if you require more information.

Drumbo at Crawshaw Staring again 2011 held every Friday 9.00 am Crawshaw School Hall. Come on down and have some fun, doing low impact exercise to great Pacific drum beats. For more information contact Melisa Fotu on 07 848 1002 Calling Community Members, Community Forum at Crawshaw School Do you have any new initiative or any ideas for Crawshaw? Want to share your talent with the community and help others?

A Community Forum open to anyone in the community, will be held on Monday 21 March at 4pm until 5pm in Room 30 at Crawshaw School.

Please come along, for a cuppa and a korero, with Ioana and Ani in Room 30 at Crawshaw school or email us on ioana.manu@hcc.govt.nz and ani. nock@hcc.govt.nz. contact phone number 07 849 5170.

Hamilton Scottish Country Dance Meet every Wednesday 7.00 pm Nawton School Hall for fun social dancing, no experience neces-

sary, no partners required, children welcome and are free $2 adults and for more information contact Shelley on 849 7792 Fruit and Vege packs - $10 is a real deal for 3 fruit and 3 vegetables. Pay at reception before 4pm Wednesday, and collect after 10am Thursday at 46 Hyde Avenue, Nawton WCC Health room: Midwife clinics – Our very own local Midwife Lena Williams holds clinic every Monday.

Plunket outreach clinics - Plunket Nurse Clinics weekly on Wednesdays and fortnightly on Fridays.

WCC Counselling Services For anyone experiencing challenges with life, difficultly in relationships, loss or grief, abuse call us.

Call the Western Community Centre for an appointment with Margaret Higgins on 07 847 4873.

WESTERN STARS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE Check out the Western Community Centre website for more information WEBSITE www.westerncommunity.org.nz.

Kiaora Community. My name is Jordaan Tuitama and I am a Youth Transition coach with Whaimarama Youth Connex working in the western community. I’m Part of a cool team of coaches who provide support for young people aged 15 to 19 years old who are thinking of leaving school or who have left school and need support in finding career paths. This may include finding further education, work-based training or employment. My team the “H-town city team” work with young people around the Hamilton city providing workshops in schools, CV making, Goal planning, life skills, confidence building and a whole lot more. We also have an AWESOME Waikato

districts team who provide the same support from raglan right up to Meremere.

If you are a young person looking for this kind of support or know someone who does, then rock on down to our youth friendly whare and we’ll get you sussed!!!

Whaimarama Youth Connex, 103/C2 Greenwood street Frankton, 07 846 0253, Or visit www.sussed.co.nz for more info.

CROSSLIGHT TRUST C.A.F.E. (Creative Activities for Elderly) - home visits to those who like to have a some company, a chat, craft, game of cards, scrabble and who are feeling lonely, depressed, or have short or longterm health problems.

Whaimarama Youth Connex

Kotahi Playgroup

Parents of Under 5s come along and join in the fun at KOTAHI PLAYGROUP. We are friendly bunch of supportive Mums meeting Mondays and Fridays 10-12 noon.

At 106 Grandview Road, Nawton.

Get your active little person out of the house for a few hours while you get to make some new friends and have a chat We have so much to offer...

Outdoor playground...

Craft activities....

Sandpit area ....

Books &Puzzles...

Educational toys... Playdough... Dress ups and much much more!!!

Plus free cuppa and biscuit for parents.

Come and check it out for yourself FIRST VISIT FREE!!! Starting back Monday 7th FebRuary.

Please phone Fiona for more information 07-847 3399.

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COUNSELLING – is available at very reasonable fees – if you need someone to talk those difficult issues through with, please feel welcome to make an appointment with one of our counsellors.

FOODBANK – If you are in need of assistance with food and are on a benefit, we ask that you see Work and Income first. If you have used all your entitlement, then please ask them for a letter to bring to us. Foodbank interview times are Monday to Friday from 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Please also bring your community services card or other ID. NZ SIGN LANGUAGE COURSES – Sign Language is one of the three official languages in NZ. If you would like to learn the basics of signing then please contact us – we are planning to have daytime and evening courses in 2010.

OP SHOP – is open Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Don’t forget to look out for our specials and also the garage sales we have two or three times during the year. We have a wide variety of clothing, books, bricabrac, small electrical appliances etc (we don’t usually stock large furniture items).

OVER 60’s SOCIAL GROUPS – We have two groups for the “over 60’s” and both groups have a day trip and a morning tea each month (well for 11 months of the year). Group one meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays and Group two on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month. If you are over 60 and live in the general area boundaries of Nawton/ Dinsdale/Frankton (parts of Forest Lake are also included) and would like to join, please phone us.

SUPPORT FOR DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED – If you are deaf, hearing impaired or have a family member or someone you know who is deaf-blind and would like some support, Jean is here on a Monday to help you.

VOLLEYBALL WAIKATO in 2011

Social Volleyball - played every Monday night during school terms at Te Rapa Sportsdrome, Church Rd, Pukete. Next competition starts 15th February - Grades for teams from beginners to guns. Cheaper fees for school student teams.

Intermediate age (Yrs 7 & 8) Volleyball - runs at Te Rapa Sportsdrome on Mondays after school, in Term 2.

KiwiVolley (for Primary school-aged kids) -, contact Tim below.

Junior High School competition: starts near the end of Term 3.

Senior High School competition runs in school term 1 every year.

Club Volleyball - for those serious about the game. Next season starts March 2011.

Beach Volleyball - at the new Te Rapa Beach Sports Centre, Wednesday night 2-a-side competitive comp and 4-a-side social comp. Starts again in early February.

Contact Dave on 021-477 388, or email volleyballwaikato@xtra.co.nz for enquiries & entries.

Top Beach Volleyball series at Te Rapa

German, British, Australian, American and Kiwi beach volleyballers fought it out on the sand volleyball courts at Te Rapa (Ashurst Park) and Claudelands Events Centre in mid-January in the Hamilton Open, part of the National Pro Beach Volleyball Series. Pictured above is Sara Goller, one-half of the winning German women’s team, ranked at no. 4 in the world. The event will be back at Te Rapa in 2012.

All beards...

The All Beards are the new players of judges in order to find the Grand Champion in the international competitive for 2011! beard and moustache scene.

This is your chance to be part of history.

Hamilton ‘beardsmen’ Jeremy Mayall (27) and Jason Hansen (33) are the All Beards, and they want to give New Zealand its first dose of international bearding glory. Jeremy and Jason are trying to get to the 2011 World Beard and Moustache Championship in the picturesque Norwegian town of Trondheim.

They are looking for sponsorship to get there, to pursue their dreams of representing New Zealand on the international stage.

This event has been running since 1990, and NZ has yet to put forward an official team.

As part of the build up to this event, Jeremy and Jason have created a group called the New Zealand Beard and Moustache Appreciation A s s o c i a t i o n (NZBMAA). Through this group they are organizing the first NZ Beard and Moustache Championship to be held at Beach Hop in Whangamata on Saturday March 26th.

At this competition they will be looking for all the hairy gents to bring their best moustaches, partial beards and full beards to be judged by a panel

Pacific Childrens’ Day

Come to Beach Hop, enter the competition or just marvel at the displays of wonderful whiskers on offer. It will be a day to remember.

If you would like to contact The All Beards with questions or sponsoship email: nzbmaa@gmail.com, or go to http:// allbeards.weebly.com

The Pacific Children’s Day is back again on Saturday 26 March at Claudelands Park. Our theme for 2011 is pacific styles and this event will be a great day for children and families to celebrate Children’s Day. Last years event was a huge success.

Children from different ethnicities around Hamilton were part of this celebration. The entire atmosphere included activities such as bouncy castles, craft making, face painting, mermaid story telling, game activities, talent quest, giveaways and much more.

Pacific Children’s Day will feature amazing Polynesian entertainment shows and will offer creative artistic

skills out in the magic beach tent. Cody, the Cancer society mascot will also be part of the day and more educational characters for children will be available.

Pacific Children’s Day is a noncommercial day to celebrate how special and important our children are.

The theme for this year Children’s day across Aotearoa will be ‘Love and Affection’.

Hundreds of children will receive hugs from their parents when we celebrate the second Pacific Children’s Day 2011. All activities this year will be based on love and affection. Come and be part of our celebration and enjoy the free lunch and drinks for children.

Good early progress for the Te Rapa Section of the Waikato Expressway

Photos (Clockwise from bottom left): 1.Avalon Drive, work to prepare for the additonal lanes has now started; 2. Looking along the earthworks toward Avalon Drive; 3. Gilchrist Intersection, preparatory earthworks for the Gilchrist Intersection; 4. Preparation for the bridge that will cross the North Island Main Trunk Railway near Horotiu.

The Te Rapa section of the Waikato Expressway has made tremendous progress since commencing construction in October 2010, benefiting both from the hard work of the contractors and the long dry Waikato summer.

This first construction season has focused on completing the major earthworks for the project in preparation for later surfacing work and bridge constructions.

A large quantity of fill from local quarries and excavation sites is being trucked into the site at a current average of around six thousand tonnes per day. This work will be

largely completed by the end of April and the understanding of local residents during this busy phase is much appreciated. The fill will be used to build the embankments and ramps for future bridges and intersections.

The Te Rapa section of the Waikato Expressway begins at Avalon Drive in the north-western corner of Hamilton city and extends into Waikato District. It will connect with the existing SH1 and the future Ngaruawahia section north of Bern Road, Horotiu. Preparatory work on the new western lanes beside Avalon Drive has commenced. The eastern lanes (which are

the current state highway) will be improved once the new western lanes are in place.

The Te Rapa section will support future land use planning and urban design for Hamilton. It will also improve traffic flows through the city’s northern entrance, and will open up further industrial and commercial opportunities for the city and surrounding district. The Te Rapa Alliance project team will keep locals up-to-date through a combination of updates in local media, door dropped leaflets, email newsletters and also via the project website www.nzta.govt.nz/ projects/te-rapa/

The other sections of the Waikato Expressway are also progressing at a good pace, with all sections now moving forward through investigation and design or already in construction.

For enquiries or information regarding any aspect of the Waikato Expressway please contact: Brian Aspin Communications and Stakeholder Liason Manager Waikato Expressway Phone: 07 958 7416 Mobile: 027 554 1145 Email: brian.aspin@nzta.govt.nz

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Tim Macindoe

MP FOR HAMILTON WEST

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Indigo Festival set to go in March 2011

Kiwis of all colours will join together to celebrate diversity in the Waikato at the next Indigo Festival – A Gathering of Cultures, on from 19-26 March 2011.

The exciting Festival programme promises cultural experiences aplenty with fantastic food, vibrant art, and amazing music.

Highlights of the eight-day schedule include the opening street party Indigo Go, the Indigo Style fashion show, and the grand finale Indigo on Show. Race Relations Day (21 March) also falls within the Festival, and will be marked with a VIP event.

Organisers are currently encouraging groups and

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individuals to join the Indigo party, with registrations of interest open until 4 March 2011.

“We’re looking for cultural performers, stallholders, fashion models, musicians, and artists,” explains event coordinator Patricia Novoa. “It’s such a fun experience – to celebrate your culture, and share it with others.”

For more information visit the website www. indigofestival.org.nz or contact Patricia telephone 07 853 2192 or email events@hmstrust.org.nz.

For more information contact: Lara Signal, Indigo Trust, Telephone 021 390 465 , Email Lara.signal@communityradio.co.nz