58 Issue No.58 (April 2012)
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o g a y b g u R e v i G Mosiah Patuwai-Kaumoana from Nawton School can’t wait to play rugby for his local club this year.
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Gout - a disease to take seriously
Gout is a form of arthritis. The big toe is most often affected, but ankles, hands and knees can also be involved. A gout ‘attack’ usually comes on very quickly, often overnight, with extreme pain and swelling in the joint (acute gout). The skin over the joint can become hot, red and shiny. Without treatment, the pain goes away – usually in about a week. Left untreated, however, over time ‘attacks’ can become more frequent and more severe. Eventually, permanent damage to the joints is possible, as is painful disability. Untreated gout also can lead to kidney damage and, increasingly, it is becoming clear that gout is linked with obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes – all of which are risks for cardiovascular disease (heart attack, stroke and angina). Gout is a condition that needs to be taken seriously, and not left untreated. So, what causes gout? The proteins in the food we eat are digested and broken-down to produce a chemical called uric acid. If the body produces too much uric acid or, as is the case for most people with gout, the kidneys are unable to remove the chemical, uric acid levels rise. Small crystals form in the joints and swelling and pain result. Gout ‘attacks’ can be ‘triggered’ by an excess of certain foods and alcohol. Foods rich in purines (which break-down to form uric acid) are the ‘bad guys’. If you have experienced gout pain, or know you have high blood levels of uric acid, cut-down on, or avoid eating, foods such as offal (liver, kidney, tripe, sweetbreads and tongue), large quantities of red meat, shellfish (mussels, oysters, pipis, paua, kina), and large amounts of legumes (peas, beans and lentils). Drinking lots of alcohol, especially beer, also can bring-on gout so it is best to cut right down and instead drink plenty of water. Some medicines, e.g. certain ones for treating high blood pressure and fluid build-up can also trigger gout. Your Self Care pharmacist will help you with advice and information
about gout and medicines. Being overweight also can contribute to gout ‘attacks’ so talk with your Self Care pharmacist about ways to lose weight, and have a look at the Weight Loss Self Care fact card. The pain of an acute ‘attack’ can be relieved with medicines such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These should be started at the first sign of pain. A different type of medicine, called allopurinol, is used to prevent gout long-term by reducing the levels of uric acid in the blood. It needs to be taken all the time, on a long-term basis, even if you have no gout symptoms at the time. Starting on preventative gout medicines should not occur until after an acute ‘attack’ has passed, and during the early stages of preventative therapy it is often necessary to continue taking a reliever medicine – to stop an ‘acute’ attack coming on. With gout, prevention really is better than trying to cure it. Preventing the build-up of uric acid means controlling weight, blood lipid (cholesterol) levels (see the Reducing Your Cholesterol fact card), blood pressure (the High Blood Pressure fact card has useful information) and blood glucose levels (see the Type 2 Diabetes card). If you only treat the acute ‘attacks’, rather than trying to control the underlying problem, kidney damage and cardiovascular disease are increasingly likely. So, don’t dismiss that bad pain in your big toe, or any other joint for that matter! Talk with your Self Care pharmacist, or your doctor, about pain relief and what you can do to prevent further ‘attacks’. Most likely, it will mean using gout preventative medicines to reduce high uric acid levels, as well as making changes to your lifestyle and diet. Ask the pharmacist for a Gout Self Care fact card to take home as a reminder of what you need to know and be doing.
Te Rapa, Pukete, St Andrews, Beerescourt, Whitiora, Maeroa, Forest Lake, Frankton, Dinsdale, Aberdeen, Templeview, Nawton, Livingstone, Western Heights, Rotokauri, Crawshaw, Brymer
Project K Programme Becomes Highlight of the Week for Adult Mentor When Russell Walsh began his mentoring relationship with Simon Pitts as part of the Foundation for Youth Development Project K Programme he was a little uncertain about how it would all work out. 18 Months later, the pair have become close friends, run a half marathon together and become part of each other’s extended family. FYD’s Project K programme is delivered in Fraser High School and is 14 month programme designed to encourage young 14 year olds to build self-confidence and reach their potential. 12 months of the programme involves a mentoring relationship with a volunteer adult in the community. Russell, a father of two daughters, says he personally got more out of the relationship than he expected. “I didn’t anticipate it becoming the highlight of my weekend and that is what it became. Simon has become a huge part of not only my life, but my families and also my friends.” “We ended up running two half marathons and doing the Tongariro Crossing. Simon has become part of the extended family and it has been fantastic to help guide him to be a focussed and happy young man.”
FYD Waikato is recruiting for volunteer Mentors now. For more information call Kerry Ann on 07 839 7058 or
We’re Watching You.....
One of my jobs here as the Nawton Community Constable is to carry out a Graffiti trail once a month, where I drive a designated route in the Nawton area and count the number of tag sites. A tag site can be a fence or a power box that is constantly hit by tags. Here are some examples for you, in February of 2011, 86 tag sites were counted and in March 2011, 77 tag sites were counted. Last year tagging was quite high in the Nawton and Crawshaw area. I have carried out the recent graffiti trails and here are some good figures for you. February 2012, 16 tag sites were counted and March 2012, 12 tag sites were counted. Therefore, compared to last year the same time, we have had huge reductions in tagging around Nawton and Crawshaw. I can put this reduction down to residents staying vigilant and calling the police when they see youth tagging and also calling Tag Busters once they see tagging to get it removed
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quickly. I am sure some of the work the West Hamilton Policing team has been doing has also helped. For example, Youth Aid Officer Craig Bates has been working with youth at Fraser High by coaching the junior boys touch team. This has helped Craig engage with the youth and their families and also put him in a prime position to mentor young people. Constable Paul Tierney has been doing mural art work with some of our youth which you would have seen in the last Western Community News article. Working together with the community is the best way to resolve any issues as can be seen with the drop in tagging, so please get involved. If you do see some tagging please call 0800TAGBUSTERS straight away and they will work in getting it removed. If tagging is left for too long, it will attract other tagger’s to leave their mark, so get rid of it straight away.
visit www.fydwaikato.org.nz.
Marching still going strong!
The NZ Championships took place place indoors at our fantastic new events centre, Claudelands. Teams trained many months for the occasion, from Dunedin, Christchurch, Nelson Wellington, Manawatu, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki, Bay of Plenty, Auckland and Waikato. Marching started in NZ around the 1930s and we have competed outdoors in all weather conditions for many years. Now with the wonderful indoor venues we are able to compete on a fair level. This is a tremendous improvement as our changing weathers can be so unfair and we just had to keep marching in rain and wind. We also have a gala section compulsory to all senior teams, this event was held at the Founders theatre recently. It was a great night with lots of fun and laughs. I’m sure if these skits were put on TV many people of all ages would really enjoy this entertainment. We hear so much about there being no discipline in our younger generation. I can assure you that our marching girls of NZ still have the old fashion tradition of clean boots, short skirts, beautiful uniforms and Busbie Hats. “Yes the discipline is still there.” If you are interested in joining our teams or wish to know more please call me for grades. Dawn Thomas - Waikato Kilties Marching Team (Coach) 07 847 7860.
Your Say: What are you doing at Easter?
Tasha My family and I go and spend the weekend with other family members.
Aimee We go to my Grandma’s and eats heaps of chocolate.
Sam I go to my Dad’s and have a Easter hunt with my siblings, But I can never find any.
Ocean I put on a Treasure hunt for my brothers and sisters.
Get involved with Junior Rugby
One of the most exciting flow on effects of our World Champion All Blacks winning the Rugby World Cup is that interest in Rugby increases quite dramatically for the host country. Although it is early days still, most Waikato Clubs and Schools are experiencing a growth already. I have attended several Junior Weigh In’s and we are seeing kids return to rugby after a couple of years away from the game and we are also seeing large numbers of players new to the game. Growth in the Waikato has probably been boosted by the fact that we have some of the games biggest names based here in our Province, players like Richard Kahui, Liam Messam, Aaron Cruden and of course Sonny Bill Williams. This is both exciting and challenging for us as a Provincial Union. As a Union we are dedicated to doing the very best we can to ensure that youngsters come into the game and make it a life long experience. Our Rugby, Coach ,Game and Referee Development Teams devote their time to ensuring Players, Coaches, Administrators, Supporters and The
Community receive all the assistance they need so that everyone has a positive and enjoyable ‘Rugby Experience’. There are several Clubs in the area that players can get along to and sign up. Before a player can take the field they should be registered, have a mouth guard, have a little physical conditioning and a great attitude towards enjoying the game. Some key contact people include; Glynis King, Waikato Junior Board Secretary, 021 809 643 Dave Larsen, Frankton Junior Contact 0274 979 457 Joe Graham, Fraser Tech Contact 0 2 7 612 1507 David den Hertog, Suburbs Contact 0275 786 414 Bevan Irving, Te Rapa Contact 027 678 9747 Alf Daniels, West Waikato RDO 021 242 0840 We look forward to seeing you out there supporting the game in every capacity including playing, coaching, refereeing and administering. Go on, give it a go!
Trevin Eat way to much chocolate.
Triden Go rabbit hunting, them take them home and eat them.
Rebekah My family and I read the easter story of Jesus, have a easter hunt and then make Hot Cross Buns.
ation Station e r C Since visiting a Craft Centre in home, complete with everything
Australia late last year with her twin 9 year old boys, Anita Stokes (a Primary School Teacher) has been busy preparing to set up a similar centre here in Hamilton. Children will be able to select a raw craft material, paint and then decorate it. Prices will range from $2 to $15, allowing for all budgets. Anita also has an optional activity where people can make a donation and decorate a ‘hand’. Each month there will be a different charity, and the money sent off at the end of the month. Anita is also setting up a ‘Take Away Bar’ where people can take an activity
required to complete it. An ex Clown (She was the original ‘Rainbow the Clown) Anita also sees ‘Creation Station’ as the perfect place for stress free birthday parties, and the perfect solution to keeping kids entertained during corporate events. Creation Station’s grand opening is on: Saturday 31 March Frankton School (After School Facility) Rifle Range Road. 2 – 5pm. If you would like to join the mailing list you will receive a voucher for one free $2 activity! www.creationstation.co.nz
Sailor the asthma champion says “Keep well for winter� Winter usually sees a rise in the number of children visiting their doctor for the treatment of asthma symptoms. As the weather gets cooler it is important that all Sailor’s friends have their asthma under control so they can play cough free. Remember - if you have a preventer take it every morning and night; wash your hands before eating and after you go to the toilet as germs like the cold weather; if you have a cold keep your nose clear by blowing it and if you have a cough make sure you cough into your elbow to stop the germs flying
around. Also remember to pop your reliever inhaler and spacer or your turbuhaler in your sports bag. If you want any free help or advice about your asthma, then contact one of Sailor’s mates at Asthma Waikato on 07 838 0851 or contact your GP. Or take a look at Sailor’s website for top tips and advice for managing your asthma, great videos to help with using your medication and lots of fun games - www.sailorthepufferfish.co.nz.
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Bucketeers Creative Music Styles
Nawton School Music has taken a new direction this year, with the introduction of everyday household equipment, primarily buckets, used to create musical pieces. This is a whole school music focus that every child has an opportunity to be a part of through the school’s music release programme. From here, children who want to further develop their skills and work towards performances have the opportunity to join the extension group which practice in break times. One of these newly established groups called, “The Bucketeers,” aim to travel to neighbouring schools and events to share their unique music. This group of students combine electric guitars, and traditional drums
and percussion instruments, with a variety of buckets and containers of different sizes and materials, and remake well known songs using bucket percussion. They also create their own music pieces, and choreograph the bucket use to create an exciting visual effect. The use of buckets removes the boundaries that other musical instruments often have, as they can be thrown, banged, flipped, filled with materials, shaken, sat on, passed, and scratched. It is exciting to see the creativity and musical effects the children come up with, and the result is the creation of new musical pieces and variety of sounds and movements that come together to bring a whole new funk to the songs we know and love.
Ministry of Education Whanau Team
Kia ora koutou, my name is Cadence Kaumoana and I work in the Parents, Families and Whānau team for the Ministry of Education in the Waikato region. I provide educational assistance to Māori families to support their tamariki to engage and succeed in education. ALL Māori whānau with children from birth to 18 years of are eligible to access this free service. If you are interested in accessing this service and support contact your local school, community centre or Cadence directly: Telephone: 07 846 4880 Mobile: 027 419 3821 Email: cadence.kaumoana@minedu. govt.nz Mauri ora!
WEST WORD
By Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe
Local government reforms welcomed
Hamiltonians are not alone in expressing concern about hefty rates increases and worryingly high levels of council indebtedness. Changes to the Local Government Act in 2002 led to average rates increases of seven percent each year, while council debt quadrupled from $2 billion to $8 billion throughout New Zealand. Recently Prime Minister John Key announced measures to tackle these problems and I’ve been encouraged by reactions in my electorate. The reforms are part of the Government’s broader programme for building a more productive, competitive economy and better public services. The ‘Better Local Government’ reform package will be introduced to Parliament in two stages, starting in May. It will help keep rates affordable and debt at prudent levels by refocusing councils on their core roles and purpose, setting clear fiscal responsibility requirements, strengthening council governance provisions, streamlining council reorganisation procedures and giving councils more tools to manage costs better. The other reforms include a local government efficiency taskforce, a framework around local and central government regulatory roles, an investigation into efficient infrastructure provision and a review of Development Contributions.
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Buzz the Fuzz – a full-power fundraiser Hamilton West’s own are putting their luscious locks on the line in support of Community Radio Hamilton’s full-power 89fm fundraising. Both community constable Willie Cuthers, and Hamilton City Councillor Dave Macpherson will front at the Buzz the Fuzz fundrazor at the Frankton Markets, 10.30am on Saturday, 21 April. Both have a personal involvement with Community Radio Hamilton as broadcasters, and are right behind the Station’s launch on 89.0FM on 1 July 2012. This change will mean a much stronger voice for the whole
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community – providing equal and direct access to the media and reaching a Waikato-wide audience. Willie is working hard at growing his afro, while Dave is just looking forward to a free haircut. They’ll both be looking for sponsors to support their new look and get behind full-power FM for the people. Sponsor Team Willie: www.givealittle.co.nz/event/ BuzzWillie, Phone Willie – 846 3289 Sponsor Team Mac: www.givealittle.co.nz/event/ BuzzMac, Phone Dave – 021-477 388
Thanks to the generosity of some fantastic supporters and a significant donation by NZ On Air, Community Radio Hamilton is already half way towards achieving the $100,000 needed to make the 89.0FM project a success. They’re challenging every person who has made use of the facility over the past twenty years to contribute in some way. General donations can be made via the Station website or grab a bargain and bid on their great Trade Me auctions – just follow the links from www.communityradio.co.nz.
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Volunteer’s work towards pedestrian safety
Living Streets Hamilton is a voluntary group working for pedestrian safety in our community. We promote walking for short trips, we hold fun walks every year, and we present submissions to HCC and WRC about things that would help to make Hamilton safer and easier to walk in. The council’s long term plan is open for submissions, until April 19th. It’s a great chance to tell the council what you like about walking our city, and what you think needs to be changed. Writing a submission is easy, and it’s also good to go and talk to the council during the hearings. Living Streets volunteers are happy to help you with making a submission on walking issues. We’ll even come with you and be support people at a hearing! Contact us by text on 0274 239191, by phone on 8552019, or by email at judy.c.mcdonald@gmail.com.
Agriculture New Zealand, a PGG Wrightson business, has a dozen places available on a one-year full-time Introductory Rural Skills course. Available for 16-17-year-olds, the agricultural oriented course is supported under the government’s Youth Guarantee Fund. “It’s exciting and is a fantastic opportunity for 16-17-year-olds explains Agriculture New Zealand’s David Lea. Aimed at encouraging school-leavers to not only continue learning, but gain practical skills that result in nationally recognized qualifications, the course can lead directly to employment, or provide a platform into further training. “There are plenty of agricultural work opportunities - especially in dairying,” Mr Lea continues. “The programme has a literacy and numeracy component. There are those who need applied examples if they are to appreciate maths for example. You need maths to mix sprays, and work out budgets and feed requirements. When they realise the practical applications, it can often flick on a light.” Introductory Rural Skills involves a mixture of classroom and practical learning, as well as on-site workplace training that will see students gain skills and knowledge about ATVs, tractors and chainsaws; livestock handling and treatment; milking; fencing and farm maintenance; and agrichemicals. Successful applicants will be taught about topics such as goal setting, career planning, banking, budgeting, communications, and job hunt strategies. Not only will it improve educational, employment and life choice opportunities, but will also introduce course members to potential employers. “Selection will be based on attitude, not on a candidate’s academic record;’ Mr Lea says. Interest for any of those 12 Introductory Rural Skills places should be registered quickly by phoning 0800 475 455 or via the website www.agnz. coenz
Roar of the mighty V2’s
The roar of the mighty V2’s… What! Isn’t that meant to be the mighty V8’s?! Not at Maeroa Intermediate School! Five years ago the Supercars came to Hamilton and Maeroa Intermediate rose to the challenge! Students created cars out of boxes and raced them through the school. A ‘tow truck’ brought The Stig in – guest driver from Top Gear – and students cheered their classmates as they changed drivers. Each year it has grown bigger. Students build cars out of recycled items that must be at least one metre in length and look like a car with steering wheel, lights and wheels. Cars undergo scrutineering before the event and, as happens with the real cars, any cars that fail to meet the criteria are disqualified. During the race any cars that start to drop bits are
Picnic, Talk and Walk at Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park On Sunday 18th March Friends of Waiwhakareke were delighted to welcome 80-90 people who took the opportunity to find out what is happening opposite the Hamilton Zoo. All age groups attended and enjoyed a picnic, a talk and then a walk round the lake. Wiremu Puke outlined the significance of the area to Maori and described earlier flora and fauna. Staff from Hamilton City Council explained how the project came about and plans for the future and two researchers explains how this most significant reconstruction is being monitored as a research project by Waikato University. So far, 15 of the 50 hectares have been planted. Planting started in 2004 and will continue for the next 10 years. Eventually, depending on funding, an education centre will be built and extensive tracks with give the public access to the whole park. Working bees are held on the last Saturday of every month except in December and January. To find out more about the project go to www.waiwhakareke.co.nz.
also disqualified. It’s a serious event! The track is a scale replica of the Hamilton 400 and students race in teams of four completing a lap each before racing into the pits for a change of driver. The atmosphere is electric with The Stig making appearances each time, students and teachers never knowing his true identity. It’s a real shame to see the V8’s leave Hamilton, but the V2 Superbox Races will run again on the last day of term one for as long as we keep the V8’s in New Zealand.
Easter in Nawton 2012
The local Churches are putting on an event for the whole communty this Easter. You are invited to join the Nawton commuity celbration of Easter on Good Friday the 6th of April. The Celebration will begin at 1:30pm @ Salvation Army 180 Grandview Rd, finishing at the Community Church on 61 Livingston Ave. It will be an inter active experince open for everyone. Then on Easter Sunday you are invited and will be made to feel welcome at any of our local churches to celbrate the resserection of Jesus West Side Church Sunday 10am in Western Community Centre, Hyde Ave Nawton Community Church Sunday 10am, Livingston Ave. Salvation Army Sunday 10:30am 180 Grandview Rd. North West Baptist Sunday 10am 95 Rotokauri Road St Mark’s Church Sunday 9:30am & 5:30pm Cnr Dominion & Breckons Avenue Western Community News - February 2012 5
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL
Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Our Student Leaders – Encouraging Involvement In a Safe and Positive Environment Kendall Visser - Head Girl
Immersing myself from the start in leadership was one of the best things I could have done at Fraser. It is how I made so many awesome friends and had some amazing experiences whilst gaining the confidence I needed. I have made a fool of myself many times, laughed and shared memories with my peers that I will always cherish. My long term goal is to study at Otago University and become an Orthodontist.
Josh King - Head Boy
A fan of making the most of things and having a good time whilst seizing all the opportunities offered to me, is something that I enjoy. I am the youngest of three, have lived in Hamilton all my life and love any sport involving water.
Samantha Erueti Deputy Head Girl
I have spent the last four years at Fraser High and I couldn’t think of any other place better to spend my fifth and final year than here. I am a huge sports junkie, especially netball which I have been playing for about eight years now and Waka Ama. I also love hanging with my family and friends when I’m not at school or working. They are above all my biggest priorities.
Centry Jones - Deputy Head Boy
I started school at Insoll Ave Primary school and I spent the next 12 years of my schooling between Hamilton and Christchurch. My three favourite things would be food, sleep and gaming on the internet. My goal this year is to be known by the whole school and the community, not just by name but as the person I am. So feel free to say hello.
Sally Chen - Board of Trustees Student Representative
I like new experiences, new places, and meeting new people and over Christmas I enjoyed travelling to Guang Zhou in China. I look forward to being part of the Board of Trustees, senior council, and finishing secondary school before I go on to study engineering.
Paige Fell - Aotea House Leader
When I first started school I went to three different primary schools, Deanwell, St Columbus and Pukete. I then went to St Andrews Middle school where I was part of a student council in which myself and other council members helped to design a new school uniform. From there I moved on to bigger and better things here at Fraser. One of my hobbies is painting, which I study at Fraser, and I love all the teachers I have been working with.
Angela Crow - Te Arawa House Leader
I grew up attending small country schools and then when I came to Fraser I got a bit of a shock but quickly adjusted. I’m pretty friendly and love the diverse range of people and things Fraser has. Fraser has some amazing opportunities available and I would encourage you to seize every opportunity available.
Kayla Gattung Mataatua House Leader I have been at Fraser High School since Year 9 and I love it. I have met so many great people and will be sad to leave at the end of this year. As House Captain I hope to bring more enthusiasm and house spirit into the school.
Amanda Maguren Tainui House Leader
Through my years at Fraser I’ve grown so much and to be a part of this year’s senior council feels amazing. I’m so excited to work with everyone this year and hope we can make a positive difference for all of our students.
Kirby-Anne Auld Tokomaru House
I play basketball and netball for the school and hope to be involved in other sports this year. My goal for this year is to help improve house spirit and involvement in house activities. I am excited to see what this year has to offer us as a council and as a school.
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Jade Verstraten - Sports Leader
I am quite outgoing and enjoy meeting new people. I really enjoy a challenge and I’m always willing to give new things a go. My interests are cycling, dancing, soccer, skiing and swimming. I am really excited and privileged to be a part of the Fraser council for 2012 and I’m looking forward to the new challenges and experiences ahead.
Kayla Forkert - Sports Leader
I have played a lot of different sports as a child but settled on gymnastics, in which I became a Waikato representative, and springboard and platform diving, in which I have represented New Zealand a number of times. I am dedicated to helping everyone find a sport that is right for them.
India Vernall - Academic Leader
Through Fraser I have been offered some amazing opportunities and had many wonderful experiences, including being a librarian (which is awesome because I love books), a peer support leader and being a member of the senior council, which have helped me gain much needed confidence and met people who have become good friends. My goal is to go on to study at the Otago university campus in Wellington to become a radiation therapist. I’ve had so much fun at Fraser and am getting the qualifications I need to get into the courses I want. I hope that I can help others achieve the best results they can to get them where they want to go in life.
Tanwen Ward Academic Leader
When I finished St Peter Chanel Catholic School and started at Fraser High, I dreamed of becoming part of the Senior Council and now, in 7th form, I’ve accomplished that dream. The students and teachers of Fraser are my family, and although dysfunctional at times, I couldn’t imagine spending my last year of high school with another group of people.
Kim Tottie - Student Liaison Leader
I am looking forward to being a student liaison this year and working with the other members on senior council. I am very caring and I’m very approachable. Any students that just want to talk, or if they have ideas that they want voiced throughout the year, I’m here to help.
Aaron Sutton - Student Liaison Leader
Some of my interests include Aikido (a Japanese martial art), ATC (Air Training Core) and Table Tennis. I live out on a farm towards Raglan and often go surfing, swimming and enjoy riding around the farm.
Sophie Ivanovich Student Liaison Leader
My hobbies are dancing, singing and performing and since year 9 I’ve been involved in Fraser’s stage challenge and school productions. I’m a friendly and open minded person so if you see me around school, come and say hi. Let’s make 2012 the best year ever!
Roxanna Worthington Performing Arts Leader I went to Glenview Primary until I was 7, then moved to the Coromandel and attended Whenuakite School. My family moved back to Hamilton, and I started year 9 at Fraser. I have had a lot of opportunities and support since I started here, and have made great friends. I play the guitar and want to become a vet when I leave school.
Zachery Stokes Performing Arts Leader
I first found an interest in music and drama at Maeroa Intermediate and played Buzz in the school play. When I came to Fraser I began to
get involved with several groups around the school including the Jazz band, Barbershop singing, theatre sports, and the production “Grease”. Last year I also played the part of Jesus in the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
Garrick Dyer - Visual Arts Leader
I started my schooling at Frankton Primary School, and then moved to Maeroa Intermediate and then to Fraser
High School. Some of the many activities I like doing are; photography, tramping, camping and watching Outrageous Fortune.
Timothy Low - Visual Arts Leader
Throughout my time at Fraser I have always held a passion for Arts and Academics. I have always sought to involve people, and help them in anyway possible. My personal vision this year is to invigorate the desire within students to partake in the arts, and to provide as many opportunities as possible for them to do so. I hope to leave Fraser knowing that the students are more involved with the school, freely participating in the arts of their own volition.
Jessica McGregor Environmental Leader
I’ve been a part of the Fraser High School community since I started as a year 9 in 2008. One of my favourite aspects of school is being able to go out on Wednesday afternoon and surf. I enjoy horticulture and I am one of Frasers first Environmental Leaders. In this role, I really would like to improve the state of the gardens and make the school as a whole, more environmentally friendly.
Below: Tokomaru House leaders Kirby Anne Auld and Rachelle Wilson encouraging their House members to do their best.
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
‘LEAD’ Programme Launched at Fraser From one school comes many Leaders
earn with Purpose
ngage with Pride
ct with Respect
are to Succeed
The staff at Fraser has been working really hard to promote POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING (PB4L), a new initiative in our school. We began by focusing on four positive behaviours which are referred to as the acronym “LEAD”, which stands for Learn with purpose, Engage with pride, Act with respect and Dare to succeed. In group-time, teachers have been running short lessons on these behaviours. We launched our new acknowledgement system at a full school assembly on Wednesday, 7 March, with a focus on ‘Dare to Succeed’. Students were entertained by a YouTube clip of the “Hip Hop Preacher” who motivates students in America to be the best they can be, to work hard and be successful.
His message was that students need to focus on their goals and have a strong desire to achieve. At Fraser, students can receive LEAD CERTIFICATES by showing one of the four behaviours. Teachers will be on the lookout to acknowledge positive students. Once students have collected 10 certificates they will earn a LEAD BRACELET that has been designed specifically for our school. They can also earn special certificates and postcards as well as rewards for high attendance. Our start to this year has been excellent; students and people in our community are noticing a more positive behaviour by students.
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Above: One of the many posters used around school to promote the LEAD message: Right: The teaching staff responsible for promoting and coordinating staff efforts with the LEAD programme. Standing: Leader of Science, Joseph Tini and Leader of Music, Jesse Te Weehi. Sitting: Deputy Principal Mary Davis, Jason Henderson (Music), Nicole Hardy (Social Sciences) and Assistant Principal Nancy Rumney. Absent: Angela Rogerson (Visual Arts).
ATC Cadets Earn Their Wings Over the summer holidays, three senior Fraser students, who are members of the New Zealand Air Training Corps, attended a National Aviation Course held at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base, Woodbourne, in Blenheim. Andrew Osborne and Aaron Sutton, who both hold the rank of Cadet Corporal, attended the power flying phase of the course. They learnt to fly small powered aircraft with hopes of flying solo. Time constraints and weather played a part in them both narrowly missing out. After the course, both students have continued flying at Waikato Aero Club. Andrew is yet to fly solo, but Aaron has recently flown solo and earned his his power flying wings badge. Emma Brooks, who holds the rank of Cadet Flight Sergeant, was lucky enough to attend the Navigation Phase, where she learnt to navigate aircraft by directing pilots where to fly. Finding ground features, learning to use navigation maps and flight computers were all part of the training. Emma sat two exams, passing one with 85% and the private pilot license exam with 95% and earned her Air Navigation wings badge. Emma was one of only 16 cadets to be awarded the badge this year.
Former Fraser Student Successes
Fraser High School is pleased to congratulate the following former students who graduated from the University of Auckland in 2011. Their final year at Fraser is shown in brackets. Theresa Clews (2005) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Ashleigh Fox (2001) Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science Penelope Harris (1997) Postgraduate Diploma in Business Bruce Hoddinott (2006) Bachelor of Commerce Michael Jongeneel (1997) Master of Engineering Studies Tristan Last (1995) Master of Engineering Studies Abby Shepard (2007) Bachelor of Arts Ting-Yu Peng (2004) Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) Yatawarage Perera (2006) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Derek Sam (2005) Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce (Conjoint) Barbara Vail (1965) Master of Health Sciences Loraine Witana (1998) Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences Nicola Wright (2004) Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Students and Staff support Relay for Life
What better way is there to bond 40 year 13 students and 30 staff than by being sleepless for over 22 hours? The Cancer Foundation “Relay for Life” which was held on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March, saw Fraser High School students and staff walking tirelessly around the track in a relay style for 22 hours. Booty-shaking in the live Zumba classes, entertaining the numerous other participants with our dance moves around the track and holding
soccer and touch games which other schools joined in were all highlights. Oh did I forget to mention that we raised $700 for Cancer? We received a lot of praise for the spirit we brought to the event and the support we received from our teachers and parents. I am very proud of my fellow school mates for dedicating their weekend for such a worthwhile cause. I think everyone had an amazing and memorable time and it was very interesting to see what people are like when they are lacking sleep. – Kendall Visser
Above: Students and staff relaxing on Sunday morning while (right [l-r]) students, Jade Verstraten, Tess Merrilees, Sophie Ivanovich and Centry Jones keep the baton moving.
Students Selected for Waikato Trades Academy
L-R: ATC cadets; Aaron Sutton (Fraser), Cameron Bailey (Morrinsville) Andrew Osborne (Fraser) and Emma Brooks (Fraser) waiting at Hamilton airport to board their flight to Woodbourne.
Congratulations to the six Year 11 students who have been selected to attend the Waikato Trades Academy at Wintec’s Rotokauri campus. Ethan Clingin, Ian Crow, Muhammed Shafwaan, Scott Swetman, Sukhdev Kumar and Tukere Adams went through a selection process in Term 4 2011; their selection was based on their motivation to succeed, passion for a trades careers and willingness to remain at school until year 13. They will join students from 12 other Waikato secondary schools for a six-week course (two week blocks of study – term 1, 2 & 3) introducing them to mechanical, electrical and automotive engineering. During the six week programme, each of the students will assemble a motorbike from scooter
parts, achieving unit standards towards NCEA and a national trades qualification while also experiencing first hand a taste of tertiary education. These students will attend the academy for the next three years, each year working on a different project. With hard work and dedication they can achieve a Level 2 Trades Qualification and NCEA. Motivation and commitment is the key to these students success. Year 12 students, Daryll Fuller, Michael Shrubsole and Sosifa Eukaliti who have completed and graduated from the first year of the Waikato Trades Academy will continue this year and over the next two years will build either an Off Roader Buggy or Robotics. Western Community News - February 2012 7
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL
Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Flavours of Fraser
Enjoy these recipes by Level 8 Food Technology Students
Easter Cake
Ingredients 350g butter 350g castor sugar 6 eggs 350g self raising flour (sifted) ¼ tsp red food colouring 1 tsp cinnamon 2 Tbsp cocoa Icing: 500g cream cheese 180g butter 2 cup icing sugar (sifted) 1 tsp vanilla essence Small Easter eggs to decorate Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line the base of two 22cm round cake pans with baking paper. Place butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer, and beat until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition until just combined. Fold in the flour with a large metal spoon and divide the mixture evenly between 2 bowls. Add the pink food colouring to one bowl, and the cinnamon and cocoa to the other. Stir each to combine. Place the pink mixture in one pan and the chocolate mixture in the other, spreading each mixture evenly. Bake on the same shelf in the oven for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Set aside to cool slightly, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool. Meanwhile, to make the icing, place the cream cheese, butter, icing sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl and use an electric hand beater to beat until smooth. Halve the cakes horizontally by using a sharp knife to slice through centre of each cake. Spread 3 tablespoons of icing on one cake half and place a different coloured half on top. Spread with another 3 tablespoons of icing, then repeat the process. Use the remaining icing to completely cover the cake. Use a fork to make zigzag lines over the surface of the icing. Decorate perimeter of cake with eggs.
Left-right: Easter cupcakes, Easter biscuits and the Easter cake
Easter Cupcakes
Ingredients 150g unsalted butter 1½ cups Castor sugar 2 Eggs 2 tsp Vanilla essence 2½ cups Self-raising Flour 1¼ cups Milk Coconut Icing 1/3 cup icing sugar 250g spreadable cream cheese 3 tbsp coconut cream 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened Mini Easter eggs 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted In a bowl beat butter, add castor sugar then cream the butter and sugar together. Add eggs and mix well. Add vanilla, flour and milk. Beat until smooth. Place individual paper baking cups in a muffin tray, pour in mixture until they are about two thirds full. Bake in the oven at 190°C for 20 minutes or until golden. While cupcakes are cooling on a wire rack, prepare frosting. Frosting Beat together cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer. Add icing sugar and coconut cream then gently mix until combined. Beat on high for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. To decorate: To toast coconut, spread a thin layer on a baking tray and place under the grill 180°C for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until light golden and even in colour. Pipe a circle of frosting on to the tops of cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle with toasted coconut to create nests. Place three chocolate Easter eggs in the middle of the coconut nest.
Easter Iced Biscuits
Ingredients 1 ½ cups icing sugar 1 tsp butter 1 tsp vanilla essence 3 tbsp boiling water 250g packet of milk arrowroot biscuits red food colouring blue food colouring yellow food colouring Mini M&M’s chocolate hail Put icing sugar into a bowl with butter, vanilla essence and water. Stir until you have a smooth icing mixture. Separate evenly into 3 bowls. Put a few drops of each food colouring in each bowl. Pipe onto biscuits and decorate as you like with M&Ms and chocolate hail. 8 Western Community News - February 2012
DV Bryant Trust support Fraser Project K Thanks go to the DV Bryant Trust, for recognising the value of Project K for selected Year 10 students at Fraser High School, with a very welcome grant of $2000 towards the cost of the 2011/12 programme. Along with fundraising by the students themselves and their families, this
will enable the school to offer Project K again in 2012/13. “There is still a shortfall of about $1500 for the students and their families to raise, so more appeals are still in the pipeline before the students graduate in July,” said Alf Fry, staff co-ordinator for Project K.
Project K delivers to students identified as most likely to succeed through a boost to their confidence and commitment to school and life goals. Below: Monique Luke and Dylan Hill-Thompson paddling their way home on the Waikato River during Project K wilderness journey
Frasernet says THANK YOU for your support Frasernet is the hub of careers and work-based training programmes at Fraser High School. Frasernet’s aim is to support every student in their career decision making process by providing meaningful pathways throughout their time at school. We would like to thank
Absolute Construction Affordable Auto A G Soanes Agio Café Agora Cafe Alfresco Landscaping Design Allied Sheetmetal Allround Engineering ANZ Bank AP Developments Automotive Technicians Beautified BHL Bricklaying Boyd Motorbikes Brickrite Bricklayers Bruntwood Nurseries Building Creations Cavalier Home Chartwell Panel & Paint Clarke Equipment Cedar Doors Central Bricklayers Cheapskates Cherie Cook Creations Clarke Equipment Commercial Spares Complete Building Solutions Contact Electrical Cove Kinloch Department of ConservationDeloittes Diesel Turbo LtdDinsdale Kindergarten Dinsdale Feel Good Pharmacy Dress for Success EDL Fastners Eagle Airways Eastside Physiotherapy Easy Technologies Electric Laundry
the following businesses for supporting students by participating in the Gateway programme and offering work placements in 2011. Some of these businesses have had numerous students and have given freely of their time to train and encourage these students in
Fairview Motors FB Hall Plumbing First Place Fitness Fit Figures 5 Star Appliances Fleet Image Panel & Paint Forlongs Foundation Bar Kitchen Lounge Frank McConnell Building Frankton Car Clinic Frankton Primary School Frasers Little Feet Childcare Centre Fulton Hogan Gemco Engineering Gibben Automotive Gibson and Cooke Electrical Gloster Engineering Graham Preest Farming Greg Boswell Farming Gumboot Girl Landscape Design Hamilton Christian School Hamilton City Council City Parks Hamilton City Council Theatre Services Hamilton Flower Market Jim Wright Nissan Hamilton Handimen Hawkins Construction Honda Hamilton House Doctor Intervalue JC Building Services Johnston & Coombe JP Marshall Engineering Karaka Homes Kingsgate Hotel
their area of career interest. We would like to encourage the Fraser High School community to support these businesses as they have so generously supported us during the year. We could not run the Gateway programme without their kind generosity.
Les Mills Hamilton Living Style Lodge Real Estate Lollipops Playland Maeroa Intermediate Marc Doyle Treeworkz McDonalds McLeod Sheetmetals Mediaworks Michael West Engineering Mike Shaw Fibreglass Millennium Plastics Millennium Technology Mitchell Construction Mitchell Motor Sport Modern Transport Montage Kitchens and Joinery M W Builders National Bank Te Rapa Nawton Primary School Novel Ways Novotel Tainui NZ Equine, Matangi Oceania Living Olive Café Ovaland Mill St Pak N Save Pat Kurigel Farm Patricks Hairdressing Paul Corbett Farm PK Sound PL Bricklayers PR Builders Prestige Paving Print House Project Roofing Reptilez Pet Supplies Rollos Marine Rossco Café Rototuna Primary Salvation Army – The Nest
SBI Productions Shane Reid Farm Sheet Metals Sierra Café Simple Fix Sky City Smart PC Spark City SPCA Sport Waikato St Columba’s Catholic Primary School Stafford Engineering Stainless Design Steve Porter Housing Sugarbowl Café Super Air Te Rapa Community Kindergarten Te Rapa Copy Te Rapa Mowers The Bike Barn The Designers Library The Warehouse – The Base United Motors Waikato Aero Club Waikato Floor Sanders Waikato District Health Board Waikato Pump Services Waikato Sound and Lighting Wally Smith Butchery Waterworld Educare Western Community Centre Whai Marama Youth Connex Windows on Avalon Wintec – Kids @ Wintec
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Excellent Turnout by Parents at Information Evening
Above: Principal, Mrs Crawford, talking to the assembled parents. Right: Head Boy, Josh King, talking with one of the many family groups. Another successful school information evening was held on Tuesday, 6 March, with staff, students and families of all students new to our school this year. A lot of information was shared during the evening,
ranging from introduction of our key personnel, electronic communication and the Positive Behaviour for Learning programme which is being introduced this year.
Adult Community Education … NEW courses … NEW opportunities Term One is drawing to a close and planning is well under way for Term Two. Over 600 adult students have attended a wide variety of classes over the past eight weeks. Some of our new courses, like HOW TO GET PUBLISHED, MICROSOFT OFFICE and PAINTING PROPERTY PROPERLY, were really well attended and met the needs of adult learners. These courses are particularly useful to help with future possibilities like saving money or gaining employment. To see what is on offer for Term 2 go to www.fraserace.ac.nz Many courses have subsidized places. To find out if you can take advantage of this please call the Community Education Office on 847 1074 and talk to Peter or Angela. Comments from very happy Adult Learners: Tama’s knowledge was excellent. Liked the mix of theory and practical and relating it to our situations. We were painting on the first night, great atmosphere.
We had time to all talk about the notes from previous nights. Tutor presented in professional manner, but informally, inviting feedback and questions. Tama had a very professional way of teaching. I liked the revision each week. Thanks to our tutor, Tama PeretoBristow from Primo Painters.
Sports Students Meet Cory Hutchings
Fraser Student Plays Australian Rules
Earlier this term, a number of our talented sports students were invited to attend a session with Cory Hutchings, World Ironman Champion and ambassador for SPARC. Cory talked about how we can accomplish our dreams and aspirations in sport by working hard, identifying areas we can work on and targeting them. He gave us knowledge about how we could get further in the sporting world, and convinced us that we could. It was a great opportunity to be inspired by such a successful athlete.
Cody Max (pictured) has been selected to represent New Zealand in the NZ U17 Australian Rules team. The team will be touring Australia later this year. Cody has also been selected in the Oceania U18 team and will be travelling to Christchurch shortly to participate in a competition. As well as representing Ne Zealand, Cody has also represented Waikato at age group level. Congratulations and well done Cody. We wish you all the best.
Hannah Jenkin and Kayla Polley – Year 9 ETP Sport Students
Anne is delighted with her new found woodworking skills as an Adult Learner on the Woodworking and Furniture Restoration course.
Great House Spirit at Athletics & Swimming Sports
Record numbers of students participated at the athletic sports held at Porritt Stadium this year. Tokomaru House gained the most points for participation and performance.
The swimming sports were also held with high levels of enthusiasm and Mataatua House gained the most house points. This puts both houses in a strong position to win the Sims Shield,
however we still have the tabloid sports at the end of term, in which all students participate; so one of the other houses could still pull a surprise win.
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What’s on out West
Hamilton Scottish Country Dance
Meet every Wednesday 7.00 pm Nawton School Hall for fun social dancing, no experience necessary, no partners required, children welcome and are free $2 adults and for more information contact Shelley on 849 7792
Western Community Centre
Fruit and Vege packs - $10 for a bag of veggies and fruit. Order and pay before 4pm on a Wednesday, collect after 10am Thursday at 46 Hyde Avenue, Nawton
Figjam Workshop - Fresh Inspiration Gives Joy and Meaning Thursday 1st March, 9am – 4pm Contact the centre to register Figjam delivers a wide range of workshops designed to educate and empower people, so they are inspired and motivated to create positive change in their lives. Figjam Workshops are: Fuel for Inspiration For more info visit www.figjamworkshops.co.nz
Te Ataarangi Te Reo Maori Classes Beginners & Intermediate Pouako/Kaiaki - Makere Smith, Vanessa Smith Tuesdays, 6pm - 8pm, Gold Coin Donation Contact Vanessa 027 3577 616 or nesspaiana@ hotmail.com
Floral Art Lessons with Elsi Moorman Floral Designs suitable for beginners and more experianced. Flowers for the home, gifts, bouquets and includes designs for Christmas. Learn from an experianced Tutor, NZFAS Teacher and Judge. Enquiries to Elsie 07 855 6439.
Shanti’s Rasoi Learn to cook Indian food Friday’s 11.30 am to 1.00 pm $3 per person Western Community Centre 847 4873 to book
WCC Health room: Midwife Clinics Lena Williams is a registered independent midwife working in Hamilton and other outlying areas. Lena has a long association with Western Community Centre and provides care for women of all backgrounds, with a strong passion for Maori women and young mums. For all enquiries and bookings phone Lena direct on 846 6551 or 021 650890.
Gillian Curtis and Kathy Scott are experienced registered midwifes. Based at the centre every Friday they provide Free pregnancy testing, all antenatal care, Labour and birth- Home Birth, Local Birth Centre’s and Waikato Hospital, Postnatal care. Gillian 027 564 2836 Gillian1974@xtra.co.nz Kathy 027 504 7634 k.scott@slingshot.co.nz 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 Places are available at our after school programme. Children are picked up from Aberdeen and Nawton School. We now run 2 weeks of Holiday Programmes during the School Holidays. Check out The Western Community Centre Facebook page or Website to keep updated with our services and events! www.westerncommunity.org
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 long-term health problems.
Nawton Primary School or Nawton Community Church office. Find out what makes a superhero and how superheroes make a difference for good. Any questions? Phone Lewis on 07 8509399 or 0273 767136, or Bill on 07 8476514.
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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. Free Legal Services O’Sheas Barristers & Solicitors are a leading
Hamilton based legal practice. We can provide you with legal services in a number of areas including:
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Maori Land Treaty Family Employment Wills & Estates; & Immigration
O’Sheas now offers a free legal advice service available through several community centres Hamilton wide. If you would like to know more, please contact us 838 3109 or contact The Western Community Centre 8474873.! Come funk to the beats on the Nawton Streets Crawshaw School Hall is where it’ll be, come join our Zumba Fitness Party First class is free then only $5.00 Awesome concessions available Kelly - Certified Zumba Instructor 022 1041599 or kelly.tiepa@gmail.com
Volleyball in West Hamilton
Social Volleyball - played every Monday night during school terms at Te Rapa Sportsdrome, Church Rd, Pukete. Next competition starts 30thApril - Grades for teams from beginners to guns. Cheaper fees for school student teams. Intermediate age (Yrs 7 & 8) Volleyball - at Te Rapa Sportsdrome, Mondays after school, next comp is Term 4. KiwiVolley (for Primary school-aged kids) -, contact Tim below. Next comp is Term 4. Junior High School competition: Thursday nights, starts near the end of Term 3. Beach Volleyball - at the new Te Rapa Beach Sports Centre, Wednesday night 2-a-side competitive comp and 4-a-side social comp. Next comp starts late October. Contact Dave on 021-477 388, or email waikatovolley@yahoo.co.nz for enquiries & entries.
No-charge Naturopath consultations
Impact Holiday Program
Nawton Community Presbyterian Church runs an accredited holiday program every school holidays. The hours are Monday to Friday from 9 to 3 in the second week of the holidays and an additional program in January each year. This is a time for children aged from 5 to 11 years to learn new skills, make new friends and have fun in an organised and safe environment. The program is OSCAR/CYF approved. The next program will be held from 16th to 20th April 2012 at the church in Livingstone Avenue and will be about superheroes. The cost is $65 per child for the week or daily rates apply. WINZ subsidies are available for eligible parents. Activities include crafts, games, sports, Bible stories and a day trip. Morning and afternoon teas are provided. At the end of each program there is a parents’ night to showcase what your children have done during the week and to share a meal. Registration forms are available from
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.
Well-known Naturopath Robyn Jackson is offering half-hour consultations at no charge for Community Services Card holders and their children. The consultations are at the Health room in the Western community Centre in Hyde Ave. Instead of fees, these clients will be able to donate amounts of their choosing to the Te Rongopai Community Trust. This newly-established, Christianbased trust will be working alongside whÄ nau and families on projects to improve life in the Nawton-Crawshaw community. These particular donations will be used to help other people with their health needs. Robyn says: “I really enjoy working with children, teenagers and adults who are unwell and over the years I have seen many improvements in people’s health through eating the right foods, taking vitamins, minerals and herbs when needed, and making lifestyle changes. Many people cannot afford normal naturopath consultations, so this is a way
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they can receive help and also help others in turn�. The new service begins on Monday afternoon 9 April 2012. To contact Robyn, phone 8537080. People who do not qualify for no-charge consultations will still be able to book for normal feepaying appointments.
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Crime fighters join forces
The Arts Academy at Grandview Salvation Army The Arts Academy at Grandview is a place where youth can bring their talents and enhance their skills. The Arts has been a great way of expressing different emotions and thoughts through the years. Art not only helps the artists express themselves, it connects with people on an emotional level. Statistics show that the Arts also play a part in helping students excel in their other classes. Whether it is visual art, drama, musicals, playing an instrument or singing, this creative way of expressing emotion has helped many artists reach heights greater than they could every imagine. Our teachers are volunteers and have had a lot of experience or are qualified in their field. We are currently offering only music classes namely choir, piano/keyboard, guitar, songwriting and voice lessons. If you are at high school and you’re an aspiring singer, songwriter, pianist/keyboardist, and guitarist and/or would like to just join a choir, this is the place for you. There will be more classes coming soon. It is just a gold coin donation for each class. Bring a gold coin and your talent! Current classes available: - Voice (Tuesdays, 4pm) - Piano/Keyboard (Tuesdays, 5.15pm) - Songwriting (Thursdays, 4pm) - Choir (Thursdays, 5.15pm) - Guitar (Thursdays, 6pm) Please contact Elizabeth Glass (02102917780 or lizzay@live.com) or Mandy Hall (0275086923) for more information.
Joining forces to fight crime … sounds like the start of your typical super hero comic, but that’s exactly what’s happening in a new local partnership between Community Radio Hamilton and the NZ Police’s Neighbourhood Support programme. They’ve teamed up with the popular Neighbours of Nawton show, hosted by Community Constable Willie Cuthers and Hamilton City Council Neighbourhood Advisor Ioana Manu, to support Hamilton’s Western suburbs with great advice and information about creating safer communities. “It’s proven that encouraging groups to become more active members of their neighbourhood will reduce crime,” explains NZ Police community sergeant Robyn Banfield.
The Nawton community is particularly active in setting up new Neighbourhood Support groups, Aileen Place and Bishops Lane launched at the recent Crawshaw Park Neighbours Day BBQ on 28 March. “We support groups with regular information and safety tips, and encourage people to look out for one another,” he says.
For more information about Neighbourhood Support, and how you can join or set up your own group, visit www.ns.org. nz or tune into the Neighbours of Nawton show at 12.30 pm every Friday on Community Radio Hamilton (AM1206 / 106.7FM / live streaming and on-demand podcasts via www. communityradio.co.nz).
HAVE YOUR SAY, HAMILTON NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE A SUBMISSION ABOUT HAMILTON’S 2012 – 2022 DRAFT 10-YEAR PLAN
INFORMATION EVENT DATES
• We want to reduce debt and return to surplus within ve years. This will mean increasing some user charges, reducing some services, and could see the sale of some assets. • It costs about $200 million a year to run the city. We aim to cut costs and increase revenue by $15 million a year. • Growth for the next ten years will be slower than forecast and as a result we have reduced spending on some non-urgent projects. THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO MAKE A SUBMISSION: ONLINE
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SUBMISSIONS CLOSE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012
HAVE YOUR SAY HAMILTON
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Wednesday 28 March
7pm-9pm
Western Community Centre 46 Hyde Ave, Nawton
Monday 2 April
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The Verandah Cafe Lake Domain Drive Hamilton Lake
Wednesday 4 April
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Chapel Hill Church 2 Cate Road, Rototuna
Wednesday 11 April
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Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts University of Waikato 2B, Kni Knighton Road, Hamilton Gate 2B
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MORE INFORMATION Copies of the dra� Plan and summary are available from Council’s Garden Place offices, Hamilton’s libraries, online at www.hamilton.co.nz or phone 838 6537 for a copy to be sent to you.
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MP FOR HAMILTON WEST
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Improve Your Speaking and Leadership Skills
Dawnshakers Toastmasters club is inviting
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anyone wanting to improve their speaking skills to attend a few meetings for free. Whether it’s to prepare for a job, give presentations, run workshops, talk to community groups or learn to speak English better – Dawnshakers is a great place to learn and practice new speaking skills. Along with helping people from all walks of life learn to speak more clearly and confidently, Dawnshakers trains people how to structure a speech for maximum effectiveness, deliver it well, and even pick the right words. Shanon Marsters joined Dawnshakers in February to help him communicate more clearly. Shanon works as a youth worker for the police and is already enjoying the practice he is getting each week in the impromptu speaking session that is part of every club meeting. Shanon says, “Toastmasters has helped me to think on my feet and I can see it helping me in a lot of areas, not just in my job. I’m speaking to people all the time and it is important that people find it easy to listen to me and understand what I say.” Dawn Shakers meets from 7am to 8.30am every Tuesday morning in the Methodist Centre Conference Room, 62 London Street, Hamilton. For more information contact Moses Cherrington at 850 1660 or email: mosescherrington@gmail.com.
Youth Worker, Nawton Community Church/Chaplain, Nawton Primary School Lewis Bacon works with children and their families in Nawton through weekly programs such as Kids Club, Youth Group, visiting homes and as the Chaplain at Nawton School. He regards the most important part of his role as building authentic relationships with the children and their families. This means the children are better placed to make good life choices through good Biblical teaching and solid role models within their community. He finds it most rewarding when he is sharing the love of Jesus and helping young people to see that a relationship with God is the way to a life that has purpose and direction. He says that the greatest need in the community is for families to have the father in the home and solid role models for the young people. Lewis believes that he has made a difference in the community through the relationship with the school so that the programs and services offered by the church are more accessible. Lewis is available to people in need following a holiday program ‚ he has access to resources and support for whatever needs arise. For more information call Lewis on 078509399 or 0273 767 136.
Nawton Dental Centre For all high school students between 13 Ð 17 yrs old we offer:
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