Issue 66 - August 2013

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Issue No.66 (August 2013)

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e m i T e k Ta Check out page 3 for information about the upcoming year 9 and 10 “Timeout” girls event

West Hamilton Pharmacy NewNawton Mall, Nawton. Phone 846 3121. Facsimile 846 3165

Thrush (Candidiasis) Fungi are a natural part of our environment and can be found living all around us, on our bodies as well as within us. Most of the time this is harmless and does not cause any problems and a balance with the fungi is maintained. However if for any reason there is an outgrowth of fungi this can result in a fungal infection. When this happens with the Candida albicans fungi the resulting infection is known as thrush or candidiasis.

This fungal infection can affect the general population and occurs at three particular sites: 1) the vagina 2) on the skin and 3) in the mouth (oral thrush)). Thrush (candidiasis) may occur due to a number of reasons such as antibiotics, drugs that affect the immune system, poorly controlled diabetes and candidiasis may also occur during pregnancy.

VAGINAL THRUSH OR CANDIDIASIS occurs mainly in women aged between 16 and 60 years old. Symptoms include itching, burning and soreness in and around the vagina, redness, swelling and a thick white discharge. Most women at some stage in their lives will experience these symptoms. The first time this occurs, a visit to the doctor can ensure that the infection is identified properly and other causes are ruled out.

Pharmacies have a wide range of medicines for treatment of vaginal thrush and your Self Care pharmacist can help with the appropriate treatment choice and advice to help prevent recurrences. “Treatment timeframes also vary in length depending on the product used”, advise Self Care pharmacists, “so talk with us to get the best for your situation. And remember”, they caution, “to finish the whole course of treatment so your infection is cleared-up completely.” However not all vaginal pain and discomfort is thrush in origin. If symptoms of thrush are present as well as stomach pain and general feelings of “unwellness” there may be a

more serious infection. In these cases it is important to visit the doctor.

ORAL THRUSH OR CANDIDIASIS can be more commonly seen in the elderly and in infants and can be exacerbated by poor fitting dentures, poor oral hygiene and smoking.

Symptoms vary from person to person, though sometimes creamy white patches on the inner surface of the cheeks, gums, roof of the mouth and tongue can be seen. These can be easily scraped off leaving a raw inflamed area. Other symptoms include shiny red patches on the tongue and further down into the throat. Often in mild cases this is painless but not always. Treatment includes oral antifungal gels or drops that your Self Care pharmacist can help you with.

SKIN or CUTANEOUS CANDIDIAS occurs when particular skin areas become infected e.g. under the breasts, in the groin or between the buttocks and the nappy area in babies, Symptoms vary depending on the area of the body involved. Not all skin conditions will be candidiasis infections as it may be a bacterial infection or it could be eczema or psoriasis. It is important to determine exactly what the condition is so that it is treated with the right product.

If the cause is Candida then there are a number of antifungal creams and ointments that your Self Care pharmacist can help you with.

For further information and advice, talk to your Self Care pharmacist and the team at the pharmacy and get your copy of the Vaginal Thrush and Fungal Infections fact cards.

They provide a great deal of advice on identifying and preventing these fungal infections and their treatment. .

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

Templeview - LDS Church community, Hamilton suburb, or both?

Officially becoming part of Hamilton City only 9 years ago - on 1st July 2004 - Templeview is a small suburb that began life as a Mormon (Latter Day Saints) community in 1950, built largely by LDS members and supporters known as ‘Labour Missionaries’.

It houses the iconic LDS Temple and visitor centre, the former (1952-2009) Church College, a private high school, and about 300 houses, predominantly privately-owned nowdays.

For over half a century Templeview was largely left to its own devices as part of Waipa County and then District, until a strong push by local residents in 2003 and 2004 transferred governance from the District to the City - initially against the City Council’s wishes.

However for most Hamiltonians it was regarded as a special, if not unusual, part of the city - as a kid, when visitors stayed with us, my parents would take us all for trips to see the (outside of) the Temple, or the spectacular Xmas lights, and my rrugby team would get to play a game on the lower field against the CCNZ hosts most years.

For 60 years Templeview has served as a ‘mecca’ for LDS church members from throughout the South Pacific, with tens of thousands of people having attended Church College, or had family members attend.

For the general public the Temple has been the iconic, clean white structure on the hill out west, with the school

Women uncover their creativity with Arts Therapy!

Dione Evans is a counsellor and Arts Therapist working with women to help them learn more about themselves in a creative and fun way. She gently inroduces art, movement, drama and writing into the safe space to help the process.

It helps the women with stress relief, personal growth and awakening their creativity.

She says women often comment about how anxious they were to be drawing or moving, and how surprised they were to love it afterwards. Dione encourages everyone to talk to her if they have any concerns, either about the creative mediums or concern about paying for the group. Her passion is for creativity of all kinds and she’ll do all she can to help you.

This kind of art is about expression, not making perfect art products. This picture shows some of the amazing and beautiful works that have been made in Dione’s After the Rain Arts Therapy groups.

A new group will start at the Western Community Centre on Wednesday mornings from 10-12 on August 28th and go for 6 weeks. The cost for all 6 sessions is $120. Evening and weekend groups are also available at other locations.

Contact Dione with any questions or to register, on 021 877214 or dionee@gmail.com

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buildings and rows of white concrete block ‘ahead of their time’ houses in the street below underpinning the icon.

Now, however, with the closure of the school, the LDS church is seeking permission to knock over much of the school and the school-related housing - a proposal that has not met universal favour from the LDS members, both those resident in Templeview, and those in the wider Hamilton area.

Some school buildings (and one house) have been given heritage status and will remain, but the proposal to construct essentially a retirement village on the old school campus, with attendant medical facilities, is attracting controversy, not the least because of the involvement of some local church leaders in the proposed new development.

The amount of scrutiny Templeview is facing form the wider Hamilton community because of these changes is a new experience for both the LDS church, and the local residents. Normally a pretty self-contained community, it is facing the same heritage and planning rules and regulations the rest of the city has to deal with.

And the normally ‘obediant’ and coherent church membership are finding that they don’t all agree with the directions being planned for them by their own leadership, leading to some of the more confident ones to speak out against the proposals - something almost unheard of in the LDS church.

Crawshaw Park Safety Notice

For the safety of the people in our community can you make sure that you are using the hard court equipment in the park for the right reason. One of the basketball hoops at the courts has had to be removed and repaired due to people climbing on it and the extra stress has caused the post to snap. For the safety of the children and other users can we please make sure that our community is using the hoops for shooting practice not swinging. We are very fortunate that no one was hurt at the time of the break.

Dave Macpherson

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Hello Hamilton West...

I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the Communities of Nawton and Crawshaw for continued improvement as a united suburb.

There are so many champions striving for good and working hard for the better that I cannot name you all. People who are realistic with the challenges we face day to day and understand the pain and hardships many are battling through however I for one still see many in those positions smiling and hanging in there.

Through pulling together and continuing to improve how we treat each other and go about our days we in turn create an atmosphere of togetherness that when confronted with times of strife we can rest assured that our neighbour has our back.

On the crime front we will never see the end of it but we can continue to reduce it and stand up for what’s right.

Community Constables and response staff remain committed to responding to the many ways of reporting now available so don’t shy away from the fact that information you have is valuable to us and ultimately allows us to view problems from a wider stand point and put structures in place to confront the issues.

Call the Crime Reporting Line on 8586200 for non urgent matters and 111 for on site offender and emergency information that call takers can place in order of priority.

Community Constable Paul TIERNEY Thanking you for your support encouragement and unity in the face of changing times.

Your Say: What r u looking forward to at Time Out?

Riverleigh the special guest

Caitlyn the Food

Zyana the fun workshops

Jaala the Whole event

Skye Dance Crews

Nia Music and sports and hanging out with my friends

Celine Sports, food and being with my friends

“Time Out for da Girls”

Friday 6th September 2013.... LOCK THIS DATE IN! “Timeout “ will be a night to remember and it is all for you..... year 9 and 10 girls. The Western Community Centre is hosting a girls ONLY event to empower, encourage and inspire you into being the best version of yourself.

Why an event for us you ask? Because you are special and you deserve to be shown that.

Come learn about things girls need to know while having fun with your friends.

Games, guest speakers, entertainment, great food, famous people and.... you’ll have to come to find out! $2 donation goes to helping another girl just like you are, but not as lucky.

Start time is 6:30pm and finishes as 10:00pm at the Western Community Centre 46 Hyde Street, Hamilton.

Go on www.westerncommunitycentre.org and register for the night or come on down to the centre.

“Like” the Western Community Centre facebook page and contact the Centre (07) 847 4873 for more information.

Thanks 2 Chill in the Park Volunteers

Volunteering is generally considered as an unselfish activity and is intended to promote good or improve human quality of life. In return the activity can produce a feeling of self-worth and respect. There is no financial gain involved.

With that said a big thank you must go to all our volunteers to support Chill in the park this year, with out your support the event could not operate. We had a great team of support this year including volunteers from Enrich plus Ben, Solomone, Devon, JD, Rachael, Atish, Jason, Jess, Te Ahurei a Rangatahi Team Wiki, Harmz, Letari and Kidz.

Also Rangi and Shylo who were both on the bbq, our local volunteers Kimbo, Pius, Zyana, Kathleen, Braiden, Motu, Dave, Zelda, Sharti and finally our awesome staff that supported the event.

Chill in the park was held on Wednesday the 24th of July at Elliott park thanks to the support of the Lottery Grants Board. 8 tonnes of snow arrived along with a range of other fun activities. Thanks to everyone how came along and supported the event by giving a donation all funds raised have helped cover extra costs of the event. See you all next year.

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WEST WORD

Pretty Challenging

By Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe

Coffee Mornings.....

Every second Monday of the month I host a coffee morning meeting at Agora Café in Frankton so that those who are interested may meet Government MPs and ask us about current issues in Parliament and in the electorate.

Recent guests have included Maggie Barry MP and Hon. Judith Collins, both of whom attracted large and enthusiastic audiences.

camp out, carry their own packs and cook their own food.

Completing such a massive journey provides these young people a great sense of achievement as well as opportunity to recognise their inner strength and fortitude.

Project K is offered to selected Year 10 students’ who have untapped potential. The programme consists of a Wilderness Adventure and a Community Challenge followed by twelve months of mentoring provided by trained adult mentors.

The programme builds self-confidence, promotes health and education skills and supports students to set and achieve goals. FYD Waikato has delivered Project K at Fraser High School, Hamilton for four years.

If you, or someone you know would like to sponsor a student this year, please contact Vikki at FYD Waikato ph 07 839 7058 or Vikki@fydwaikato.org.nz

Whanau 2 of Crawshaw School Celebrates Matariki

Matariki is a time to reflect and remember those loved ones who have passed on and to review and set new goals. However the stars of Matariki this year were the students of rooms 4, 5 and 16 of whanau 2 of Crawshaw School. This year we celebrated Matariki for an entire week, learning about whom and what is Matariki.

Thanks to Te Haunui Tuna, we learnt techniques to paint onto a canvas and create new Maori designs and this became a favourite for all students. We planned a whole day trip to the Auckland Museum to visit and to be involved in the Matariki workshops and display which became another way of sharing and discussing our ideas with another iwi – Ngati Whaatua.

Finally we ended the week with a mini production demonstrating our new learning and presented this at the schools weekly assembly along with our whanau who were invited to attend and watch.

And then, in true traditional form a breakfast celebration of kai and culture which truly inspired our students to look forward to another Matariki celebration next year.

Mauri ora!

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© Waikato District Health Board 2013

To highlight the issues and choices I have arranged a meeting on the fluoride issue for 10.15 am on Monday 12 August, and another to hear from Mayoral and West Ward HCC candidates at 10.15 am on Monday 9 September. There will be a $5pp entry charge each day to cover costs, with any profit donated by Agora Café, which is run by a Christian Trust, to its charity of the month. Further details are available from my office on 846 0055.

All are welcome. See you there!

Grandview Community Garden News Winter does not stop the gardeners at Grandview Community Garden from sowing, growing and learning. The community garden, where members have allotments, now has 74 members gardening 30 plots. Thanks to support from Hamilton City Council, Trust Waikato, K’aute Pasifika Trust and Waikato Regional Council, the Garden continues to provide hands on mentoring to new gardeners so they can learn to grow fresh vegetables year round.

In May and June the focus was on growing garlic, and now that spring is not far away, the gardeners are preparing the soil for potatoes. Some of the garden members are new to New Zealand, and are amazed to be able to grow and pick their own cabbages, broccoli, spinach, carrots, spring onions and beetroot right through winter.

The garden is also a great venue for school groups to learn about sustainable food garden-

ing. When Hukanui School came to visit, they had a hands on session planting garlic, designing an orchard and learning about the value of mulch. If your school or community group would like to arrange a visit, please contact Clare 0210387623.

Grandview Community Garden is administered by Trustees Ioana Manu, Bob Longhurst, Fungai Mhlanga, Nonu Tuisamoa and Simon Stevens. A group of volunteers help out with a variety of tasks including writing newsletters, mulching paths and fruit trees, building a tunnel house and working on funding applications.

In the future Grandview Community Garden Trust would like to offer cooking classes using freshly harvested garden produce.

There are still garden plots available, if you are interested in joining Grandview Community Garden. Contact Community Garden Mentor Clare 021 0387623 to find out more.

Our Little

Project K students from Fraser High School set off on an epic journey on July 14th. The first phase of FYD Waikato’s (Foundation for Youth Development) 14 month programme (Project K) is a ‘Wilderness Adventure’. This year, the Wilderness Adventure will take students 21 days to complete. They’ll travel 295km from the base of Mount Ruapehu, across country and back to Hamilton ‘under their own steam’ – by hiking, cycling and canoeing. During this time, students have no internet or cell phone access and the only contact they have with their families will be sending and receiving one letter. They are due to arrive back in Hamilton by canoe at the Rowing Club on August 1st and will journey from there back to Fraser High School.

FYD Waikato engages the Blue Mountain Adventure Centre (BMAC) based in Rarimu to journey with and guide the Project K students during their adventure. Students

For the next two months I will focus on our local body elections. It is important that we all take a keen interest in the issues that those who are standing for our city council, regional council and DHB will debate in coming weeks, and I encourage all eligible voters to cast their votes in October.

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Do you have items taking up cupboard space?

To assist with the running of the centre and our programmes we would be very grateful for donations of

New Zealand Kidz Ethnic Soccer Festival Soccer • Food • Fun • Juggling • Performance Where: Ashhurst Park, Te Rapa, Hamilton When: Sunday 15 September 2013 Time: 8.30am to 4pm Registrations open: 1 June - 31 August 2013 Age groups: Under 8 (6-7 years) • Under 10 (8-9 years) • Under 12 (10-11 years) Under 14 (12-13 years) • Under 16 (14-16 years) Jambo Cup 2013 PO Box 5390, Hamilton 3242 Phone (07) 847 6968 / Mobile 022 103 0455 Email hamilton@jambo.co.nz or oscar@jambo.co.nz / www.jambo.co.nz Proudly supported by:

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

ioana.manu@hcc.govt.nz

t.atkinson@fraser.school.nz

for a competitive rates chart & publication schedule

lego coffee mugs kitchen utensils pens stationery items scrap paper Children’s Board games If you can help us out, feel free to drop items off to our centre. (thanks)

The Western Community Centre

www.westerncommunity centre.org

46 Hyde Ave Nawton admin@wccham.org.nz Ph 8474873

English language partners in action....

Four days a week during term times a group of very motivated learners and teachers come to the Community Centre to study English literacy in a class offered

by English Language Partners Waikato.

We come from eleven different countries: Afghanistan, Cambodia, Colombia, Congo, Djibouti, India, Kiribati, New Zealand, Pakistan, Somalia, and South Africa. Some of us never had the opportunity to go to school in our own countries.

We love coming to this class. It makes us feel happy, and proud, and nervous at the same time.

We learn English for everyday life and to prepare us to find a job in our new country. We learn about New Zealand money and prices. Dictation and spelling is

hard for us, but we love learning about other cultures and about New Zealand.

Why do we come to class? “I want to study English, to know about people coming from other countries. I can now speak English; I can make appointments to see the doctor. I know about parts of my body.” (Rany.) “I come to the class because I want to learn English and survive in New Zealand.” (Usha). “I come to class because I learn English and talk to other people in English. I learn reading and writing.” (Afzal) Thank you Western Community Centre, for welcoming us at your place!

For more information contact English Language Partners phone 853 2188.

LIFE BEGINS AT 70!!

Are you into writing lyrics or poetry? Want to be in to win cool prizes? Poets and spoken word artists will unite this Friday 16th August from 6pm at the Poetry/Spoken Word Slam! Join in on the action for a chance to express yourself and be in to win amazing prizes and spot prizes! Register for free by sending your name, age and the name of your piece to cats@hcc.govt.nz by 5pm on the 15th August, or by coming along early and registering between 5pm and 6pm on the night of the competition. The Poetry/Spoken Word Slam will be on the second level of the Garden Place Library, with an Open Mic Night running downstairs at the same time.

Poetry Slams have become a popular form of self expression among young people across the world, with many cities choosing to run monthly or event weekly slams. One of the slam movements best known poets, Saul Williams, has performed with many famous artists such as Nas and The Fugees, has released seven of his own albums and has written books and acted in movies. For more information on the Poetry/Spoken Word Slam phone/text Lou on 021 613 42.

CHECK OUT CHURCH!

In July 2007, Jennifer Calderwood joined the Crosslight Trust staff team with the purpose of setting up a group for the “over 70s”.

Jennifer is a trained Diversional Therapist and uses her skills, creativity and knowledge to provide a very interesting, fun, challenging and enjoyable Friday morning programme. There’s always a different theme for the morning and Jennifer gets everyone involved in the particular theme for the day by dressing up in the appropriate clothing and encourages her team of volunteers and members to do likewise!

One Friday a month they go for a morning’s outing and have enjoyed going to some very interesting places. As a momento of these occasions, Jennifer suggested they create a collage depicting some of those places. She will enter the collage into a competition at the annual conference for diversional therapists, that is being held in Hamilton in early August.

The best advertising for any group is, I believe, from those who are members. Some of the comments we have received about C.A.F.E are: “I enjoy the friendship very much and my horizons have been broadened”. “Everyone has a nice word to say to each other and there is no nastiness”. “Jennifer is very talented”. “I think it is wonderful, lack of cattiness, interesting, creative, variety, company friendliness, love and care for everyone”. “The friendship, socialising and activities provided for our age group are so suitable. The guest speakers, outings etc are just what I need and Jennifer’s concern for all of us as individuals is wonderful, thank you so much”.

If you (or someone you know) live in the Dinsdale/ Frankton/Nawton or even Forest Lake areas, are over 70 years of age and would like to join this group, please contact Jennifer on 07 847 2998 during office hours. If you are housebound and live in our area Jennifer is happy to make a home visit , so please feel welcome to contact us. The offices of the Crosslight Trust are located at 1 Johnson St, Dinsdale. Chris Wright, Manager.

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On 1 August 2012 we launched on the full-power Waikato wide 89FM and what a year it has been.

Most recently, we have launched our very own app which allows users of iPhones iPads and Android devices access to programme schedules, feature shows, latest news and live streaming radio. It’s a great way to listen to your favourite shows while out and about so download it today!

Here at Free FM we have more than 100 volunteer broadcasters that produce 80 hours of truly local radio each week. We represent a diverse range of local community interests, ages and ethnicities and give our community a voice.

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FRASER HIGH SCHOOL

Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau

Opening of New Food and Fabric Technology classrooms a great start to Term 3

Our BRAND NEW Food and Fabric Technology rooms at Fraser High School are a welcome addition for our students, staff, school and community. Staff and students are adjusting to using their brand NEW breath-taking awe-inspiring classrooms.

Senior Student - Reegan Tata: “Our new surroundings are stimulating and motivating – such a cool environment to learn in.”

Senior Student and Head Boy - Connor Stewart: “We love having our new block. Having separate rooms for Junior and Senior students to learn in is majestic. The courtyard is amazing as well – it all looks great.”

Senior Student - Jhan Taranaki: “Awesome facilities with amazing new gadgets – stunning!”

Head of Food Technology - Jocelyn Auld: “We are thrilled with our new Technology Extension. We are very fortunate to have such a modern teaching and learning space. We would like to thank all those responsible for providing us with such spectacular Food and Fabric rooms.”

Project K students enjoy 316 km Wilderness Adventure

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Twelve Fraser High School Year 10 students returned recently from their 316km, Project K Wilderness Adventure. On their return to school on Thursday 1 August, Mikayla Dunn and Matthew MacKenzies-Curtis gave short speeches at assembly, about their wilderness experiences and what it meant to them.

The trip from Raurimu took them around Lake Taupo and along the banks of the Waikato River, making use of new bike trails and swing bridges.

The students were all in good spirits, pleased with their achievement, grateful for the dry, calm winter weather they had during their adventure and looked forward to being restored to their families and home comforts. After the welcome back to school, they were reunited with their families at the Grandview Salvation Army Centre where they will complete the Community Challenge component of Project K, taking part in a project for our West Hamilton community.

FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau

Popular International student says Farewell to New Zealand Hallo alle zusammen Te na kotou katoa Hello everyone!

My name is Nora Kleinschmidt and I am an exchange student from the North East in Germany.

Once around the sun that’s how long I’ve been here in New Zealand.

I am very surprised when I look back and notice how quickly 355 days passed by.

355 days I’ve been staying on a farm with my host family in Ngahinapouri.

355 days of enjoying Hokey Pokey, Kumara, L&P, Pumpkin and Pavlova.

355 days finding a new faith and growing in Christ.

355 days where I discovered words such as ‘awesome’ or ‘sweet as bro’.

355 days of getting used to traffic on the left and people watching TV while they have a meal together, or walking barefoot, or wearing pyjamas in a supermarket.

355 days of making friends, going to school, travelling, improving my English and getting to know New Zealand culture and myself.

I am so blessed and thankful for this privilege to be here. It has been an amazing life experience and a great challenge. Now as I am leaving I am sad and excited and hope to come back to visit someday. I had such a brilliant time and want to say thank you, thank you Fraser for making my stay so wonderful.

To finish off I would like to read out a piece of writing I received from a friend.

Reason, Season, or Lifetime People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.

When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person.

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need

you have expressed.

They have come to assist you through a difficulty; to provide you with guidance and support; to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.

They may seem like a godsend, and they are.

They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.

Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.

Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.

The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.

They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.

They may teach you something you have never done.

They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.

Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.

Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.

It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. – Author Unknown Thank you.

– Nora Kleinschmidt

Students Complete First Aid Course On 18 and 19 June, eighteen Gateway students participated in a First Aid course at Frasernet in preparation for their work placement.

The course was delivered by Actions for Survival and the students received four credits towards NCEA and a First Aid Certificate to include in their CV’s.

“Injured” student, Maioha Wainui, being attended to by another student during the first aid course.

Senior Fraser students run courses for Maeroa students

Recently, a group of senior students organised a fifteen minute workshop for some of the Year 7 and 8 students at Maeroa Intermediate. The workshop I created was about having a good time with leadership, and focusing on the importance of a positive attitude and perception when dealing with individuals, events, or anything else the students may be involved in.

Throughout the activity I organised, the students had the opportunity to display certain aspects of leadership such as; public speaking, team-work, positive attitudes, and perseverance. All the students participated in a way that was effective for their learning and displayed the attitudes that thoroughly represent Fraser’s core beliefs (LEAD).

The leadership skills that were displayed throughout the afternoon by each of the students were very impressive. Their appreciation of our workshop was helpful and created an environment that made it easy to learn and teach in, which ultimately made the afternoon most enjoyable and run smoothly.

I personally think we have an impressive future with our leaders of tomorrow. – Terrina Chapman

Inline Hockey teams dominate local competition Fraser High School have had phenomenal results from the Term 2 Inline Hockey Championships with the A grade team – Cavaliers (see right) - having won the A grade championship while B and C Grade teams (Warriors (see below) and Cookie Monsters) finished 2nd in their grades.

Parent and Manager Nan Jensen said “I am so proud of them. They have all worked hard in their teams, with great behaviour and great attitudes (win or lose)” Three players from the Cavaliers flew out to LA during the holidays to attend the Youth Olympics as part of the U16 and U18 Teams. Hannah Jensen, Scott Swetman and Luke Hutchings represented NZ and made Fraser proud.

The Fraser Cavaliers played Hillcrest in the final.

Hillcrest upset long time runners up, Hamilton Boys High, in the semis, to progress to the finals against

Fraser. This is not the first time that Fraser have won the A grade competition, they are reigning champions and have been for a long time.

The game was close in the first half, but Fraser soon ran away with the win in the last 10 minutes of the match.

Thank you for all the parental support that these players have received this year, Nan Jensen, Silvia Fowler, Warren Swetman, Susan Tobin and Brent Craven – have all done a wonderful job with these students.

Final Results were: C Grade – Fraser Cookie Monsters: 2nd B Grade – Fraser Tornados: 8th (first season in B grade) B Grade – Fraser Warriors: 2nd A Grade – Fraser Cavaliers: 1st

Wanted: any Old Photos and/or School Records If any past pupils of Fraser High School, or Hamilton Technical College, have any old photos, school records, magazines, uniforms or other school memorabilia they would be happy to loan to the school for copying, please contact the

school archivist, Angela Davison, in the school library on 07-847 9044, ext 745. The combined schools of Fraser High School and Hamilton Technical College will be celebrating their 100 year celebration in 2020.

November 1st 1971 the Fraser High Gymnasium was officially opened by the Hamilton mayor. It stood for almost 30 years until it was destroyed in an arson attack.

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FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau

Fraser donates books to island schools

Recently our school Librarian Angela Davison visited Niue Island.

Niue is a tiny coral island in the South Pacific Ocean. The New Zealand Government looks after Niue’s diplomatic relations, therefore all Niuean’s are NZ citizens. 95% of Niueans live in New Zealand, which means the population of Niue island is smaller than the number of students who attend Fraser each day!

Niue was devastated by Cyclone Heta in 2004, and the island is slowly recovering from the shocking destruction of most of the islands buildings and flora and fauna.

Angela visited the two local schools while she was there, and found the school libraries very small and rather depressing because of the lack of resources.

Angela is a firm believer in only donating new resources to the schools, and so took a selection of

new picture books and novels to the primary school and secondary college. The donated books, from Fraser High School, were gratefully received. At the primary school Angela and her partner Peter were treated as special guests at the lively assembly, where the students sang and played ukuleles for them. Angela was asked to present weekly certificates to the children.

The highlight of Angela’s trip was visiting Terrina Chapman’s (Fraser’s Head Girl) grandparents.

The family were busy preparing an umu, and showed Angela around their land where they had a large Vanilla plantation. Most of the islanders know of Terrina and her NZ family, and that she was Head Girl at Fraser.

Angela is determined to head back to Niue again with more resources for the school libraries, and to do some volunteer work which is so desperately needed.

More success for Barbershop Boys Barbershop is now an integral part of the music programme at Fraser High School and in 2013 we were hoping to continue making an impact at regional level. Our boys chorus and quartet having been working on songs since first term, were looking forward to presenting them at the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Regional Competition held here in Hamilton.

This year we had a completely new quartet competing, consisting of Hartie Tata, Larry Sione. John Seumanu and Pano Guthrie.

Although veterans of the chorus over the last few years they put their hands up to represent the school in the quartet division as well. Working extremely hard over the weeks heading into the competition they performed numerous times at both school and within the community to ensure they were ready for the big day.

When the day arrived, the quartet were the first male quartet to perform in the morning. They wowed the crowd with a great vocal blend and a confident

Fantastic Achievement

Fraser librarian, Angela Davison, presenting certificates at Niue Primary school assembly, with the school Principal and students.

Congratulations to Year 9 student, Eamon Longman, who participated in the.2013 Hamilton Competitions for Speech and Drama with great success.

Eamon achieved one first place, four second places, two third places, one Very Highly Commended, was also winner of the Intermediate Scholarship and winner of the Intermediate Trophy.

Senior Music Students Perform at Agora Cafe Performing at Agora Café earlier this year was an amazing opportunity and experience for our senior music students. As a year 12 student it was my first opportunity to perform formally in front of an audience other than just my peers.

For my first time, it was incredibly nerve wracking and made my heart pound a million miles an hour, but, at the same time, it was incredibly rewarding; not only did you get to perform but you got to earn credits towards passing the year at the same time.

Before it was my time to perform, it was great to listen to others perform and see how talented they really are. Being last, the suspense was unbelievable.

Many thoughts rush through your head, ‘did I practice enough,’ ‘can I remember the order of the various parts in the pieces,’ but when it comes down to it, it’s great. The audience enjoys the performance as much as you do, and once you find that point where you just play and feel the music, the nerves disappear and it’s just a lot of fun.

The whole process, from the first moment you enter the café through sound check and the actual performance, it’s a new experience and one that I don’t think I’ll ever forget.

It’s that moment when that light shines on you, and you get the chance to do what you love, create and play music and share it with others.

— Kelli-Anne Te Huki

Fraser High Barbershop Quartet: (l-r) Larry Sione, Hartie Tata, Pano Guthrie and John Seumanu. performance of their repertoire.

In the afternoon the chorus hit the stage again, giving an excellent performance with their songs “In the Delta” and “Roses of Morn”.

After winning both the Boys Chorus and Quartet divisions in 2012. This year, the boys had the pressure of continuing to win the regionals, not only to reward their own efforts but to make former chorus and quartet members proud.

Waiting to see if we had repeated

our feat in 2012 was nerve-racking and we were so proud to be finally named winners of both the Boys quartet and chorus divisions, again in 2013.

An enormous thankyou to Marilee Matenga our Barbershop director.

Our success at Barbershop is a direct result of her continued support and enthusiasm for working with our students from Fraser High School.

Bring on Nationals!

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We wish to advise that Fraser High School has NO business connection with the organisation trading as: ‘Brighter Future Projects’/’My Future Starts Here’/’Promocard Systems New Zealand’.

This business is seeking your support and falsely implying that Fraser High School will benefit from your contribution. We have attempted to contact the organisation and we have, todate, not received a reply.

The school will always notify the school community of any business or organisation that it is working with, for the advancement of our students.

New Start for Fraser Cleaner Margaret Webb has been employed at Fraser High School

by United Cleaning contractors and has been cleaning the offices for a number of years. She wanted a new job with more hours and knew that she needed to improve her computer skills to achieve her ambition.

Margaret had done a couple of Adult classes in the past.

One day whilst just chatting, and cleaning in the Community Education Office she decided to take the plunge and enrol in a class called COMPUTING WITH CONFIDENCE. “I was a bit nervous really,” said Margaret, “but knew I would have to up skill if I wanted a change”

So Margaret enrolled in night school.

“The course was a reasonable price and the tutor was fantastic!” she said. “He was really patient with me!”

The result of Margaret’s bravery and willingness to challenge herself is that she now has a new job that she cannot wait to start.

She is going to work full time for CTC Aviation, at Hamilton Airport as Base Support and Administrator.

“At my interview they asked about my computer skills so I told them all about the course I was doing at Fraser High. They seemed really impressed!”

Congratulations Margaret, and good luck in your new job.

LAST DAY: Margaret Webb in the Community Education Office at Fraser High on her last day of cleaning.

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What’s on out West

The Western Community Centre

Contact 8474873, admin@wccham.org.nz, 8474873, www.westerncommunitycentre.org.

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Community Information, Photocopying, send a fax, free phone for local calls, table and chair hire, venue hire and much more!

Fruit & Vege Co-op $10 per pack for a minimum selection of 3 fruit and 3 vegetables. Order before 4pm Wednesday, pick up Thursday after 11.30am.

Free Legal Advice Niemand Peebles Hoult are offering free legal advice on Wednesdays at the centre. Appointments take place between 9am – 10am. To book contact 8474873 or email admin@wccham.org.nz English Language Classes These classes are for adult learners who have Permanent Residence and only 0-6 years of schooling in their own country. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12.15-2.45pm contact waikato@englishlanguage.org.nz - Phone (07) 853 2188 Tai Chi We offer 2 community Tai Chi classes for seniors each week, Monday and Thursday Cost $3 per session. Tai Chi has been proven to improve mobility, flexibility and balance. Maureen Leong is the primary tutor.

Western Community Centre Radio Show - Free FM Tune into to 89FM every Friday 10.30am - 11am to stay updated with news and information from the Centre. Visit freefm.org.nz for podcasts of the show and further info.

Community Family Support Worker Providing social work and family support. Available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Contact Margaret on 847-4873 extn 3 for an appointment.

Plunket Outreach Clinic Hamilton West Plunket nurse Lisa Martin runs weekly clinics at our Centre every Wednesday. Appointments can be made through Richmond Street Plunket on 839 3982.

Midwife Katrina Woodham is a registered Midwife and available at the centre. To make appointment contact 021 627 669, for more info visit www.carewithflairmidwifery.com

$15 Family Meal Deal

Floral Lessons with Elsie Moorman Contemporary Floral work for the home and gifts.

Learn from an experienced Tutor, NZFAS Teacher and Judge. Enquiries to Elsie Phone 07 855 6439.

Mondays 10 am- 12 noon.

Women uncover their creativity with Arts Therapy!

Starting August 28th, Wednesday mornings 10-12, 6 sessions is $120.

Contact Dione 021 877 214 or dionee@gmail.com Western Wheel Learner Licence Course Our next course takes place during the School Holidays Monday 30th September to Thursday 3rd October, 9am – 3pm. Course cost is $20 plus $97 for the NZTA Test Licence Fee. To book or for more info contact Aileen 8474873 ex 1, aileen@wccham. org.nz Senior Luncheons Monthly on second Thursday of each month at 12pm, the luncheons provide an opportunity for seniors in our area to meet, socialize, interact and enjoy some local entertainment.

Transport is provided for those unable to drive. The luncheons are potluck and a great way to network and make new friends.

Little Stars Playgroup Every Tuesday from 9.30am- 11.30am at our 108 Grandview road venue, bring the children along for a morning of fun!

Email Kairangi Mills at da_island_kween@hotmail. com or contact the Western Community Centre 8474873 for more info.

Venue Hire Board Room - Great for group meetings, can sit up to 14 people.

The Lounge - A comfortable relaxed meeting room, can sit up to 8 people.

Large Room - This room can seat up to 100 people.

Training Room - This room can seat up to 40 people own Kitchen included.

108 Grandview - This venue is set up to cater for children, ideal for playgroups or children’s birthday parties.

(We are not able to cater for functions with Alcohol) Our Little Wish List The centre is on the look out for donations of lego, coffee mugs, kitchen utensils, pens, stationery items, and scrap paper. If you can help, feel free to drop off to our centre at 46 Hyde Ave. LOW COST LIVING CHRISTMAS EXPO Friday 08 November Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Avenue, Nawton 10.00 am to 12.00 pm

An easy cheap family meal idea is now running in your local Countdown – look out for the Energize flyer. This initiative is aimed at encouraging people to eat affordable healthy food.

The meal deal was created through the work of the Energize team, identifying a need for healthy, reasonably priced home cooked meals. Many Waikato families run out of ideas or don’t know how to make an affordable meal so they often turn to takeaways.

What this meal deal does is provide that easy option for families with the hard work already done for them. Each week Energize will price out a meal that is under $15 and caters for a family of up to five.

The Meal Deal has been successfully running in Huntly since January 2013. The concept is spreading, as there are now seven additional Countdown stores in Hamilton.

Energize and Sport Waikato is planning to expand the idea to other Waikato areas – watch this space!

It is simple to take part. Look for the bright Energize stand at the entrance of your Countdown. Take a flyer and follow the step-by-step instructions - ingredients and recipe included. It is as simple as that.

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The Low Cost Living Christmas Expo 2013 is seeking your most favourite, simplest and low cost recipe to share with community members that will be attending this years expo.

All recipes received, will not only be printed in the Low Cost Living Recipe Book for community give aways, your name will also go in the draw on the day to win an amazing spot prize.

Email me your recipe to ioana.manu@hcc.govt.nz or drop them off to the Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Avenue, Nawton.

For more information contact Ioana Manu on 849 5170 or 021 359878.

CROSSLIGHT TRUST

‪1 Johnson St, Frankton 847 2998 ‬‎ C.A.F.E. (Creative Activities for Elderly) - home visits to those who like to have a some company, a chat, and craft, game of cards, scrabble and who are feeling lonely, depressed, or have short or longterm health problems.

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, bric-a-brac, 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.

Maeroa Kapahaka Fundraiser Maeroa Intermediate Kapahaka Roopu are having a fundraising dinner, Koanga by Candlelight, with all proceeds helping the group attend the Primary Kapahaka Nationals in Tauranga.

Dinner will be held on Saturday 21st September at the Samoan Methodist Church 73 Higgins Road at 5pm. Dinner includes a 3 course meal with non-alcoholic refreshments and Live Entertainment throughout the evening.

Tickets can be brought at Maeroa Intermediate School office for $40 each or get in contact with TH Biddle on 027 921 0471 to pre book. There are limited ticket sales so get in touch quick to secure your ticket.

West Hamilton Healing Rooms

Located at Northwest Baptist Church 95 Rotokauri Road, Nawton Contact 850 6313 westhamhr@gmail.com Are you sick of being sick? Why not try us.

Jesus still heals today, sometimes instantly, sometimes progressively.

Testimonies available.

No charge, no appointment required Open 1st and 3rd Mon of each month 7.00pm – 9.00pm and every Wed 10.30am – 12.30pm Closed on public holidays Coffee Craft and Conversation every Tuesday 10.00am – 11.45am Friendship group at Trinity Reformed Baptist Hall, Miro St Maeroa.

During school term only. For more information, phone Lois on 846 3575 or Jill 843 7554

Pukete Neighbourhood House

Fundraising with Nourish We will be selling copies of the lovely new Nourish cookbook as a fundraiser for the House. The books are $35 each and for every one we sell we get $12.

Do come and support us in our fundraising efforts.

Big congratulations to Vicki Ravlich-Horan for publishing her first book.

Devon the Dog’s Adventure This delightful childrens book is written and illustrated by Jonathan Short of Pukete. We have books here for sale for just $14. Buy now, they would make lovely Christmas Presents.

Family Support Worker Craig Wills is our Family Support Worker, Craig will advocate for you with Work and Income, Housing NZ, ACC. Craig is also a Justice of the Peace. He is available at the “House” for JP work. You can contact Craig on 850 4013 or email pukete3@hnpl. net or txt 027 7106485 Meat and Vegetables Order your $12 box of fresh fruit and veggies by 2pm on a Wednesday. At the same time get a meat pack for just $20. Pickup after 9.30am on a Thursday.

Check out our website www.puketehouse.org.nz or find us on Facebook to find out more about what we do; TAI CHI, MINI MOVEMENT, BOOK EXCHANGE, SCONE WEDNESDAYS

Volleyball in West Hamilton

Social, School, Club & beach volleyball - all played in the west. Contact Dave Macpherson on 021-477 388, or volleyballwaikato@xtra.co.nz

Playworx Kindy is FREE

Playworx Kindy is now open at 12 Grandview Road (Corner of Rawene Street). Playworx Kindy prides itself in being FREE, providing 20 hours ECE free for children from 3 years to 6 years (if not attending school).

Playworx Kindy predominantly has two 4 hour sessions per day – morning 8.00am – 12.00pm and afternoons 12.30pm – 4.30pm.

Playworx Kindy Grandview is prioritising children from the Crawshaw Area and children not currently participating in any other educational service.

Playworx Kindy also has two other centres: 3 Hawk Street, Frankton (off Massey Street) and 89 Pine Avenue, Melville.

‘Through Play Learning is Fun.’ ‘Play is our Work, Work is our Play’ Playworx Kindy has its basis in an Holistic approach to learning. We use the Virtues: Gift of character, interwoven with Te Whariki: The New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum to enhance children’s learning experience, encouraging them to be confident learners.

We believe caring for ourselves, each other and the environment helps to develop an awareness of community responsibility and respect. We promote healthy eating options, recycling and conservation.

Phone 847 5977 (Grandview), 847 7529 (Hawk), 843 7529 (Pine)

Waikato Touch

The Waikato Touch Association will be holding skills day sessions during the month of September and October, followed by a trial day for our junior representative teams.

Registration forms are available on line from our website: www.waikatotouch.co.nz The age group teams are for players in the following teams, under 9 mixed, under 11 girls and boys, under 13 girls and boys, under 15 boys and girls, under 17 boys and girls, we are also looking to have under 15 and 17 mixed teams for the upcoming season.

The players compete against other provinces in a two or three day tournament: Under 9-13: IPS tournament, January 25, 26, 2014, venue to be confirmed Under 15-17: TNZ Junior Nationals, February 14, 15, 16 2014, venue Papamoa.

If you are interested in touch and want to play representative touch then register for our skills sessions and come along to trials.

We are currently seeking coaches for all grades, if you are interested in coaching please contact us at our email of waikatotouch@xtra.co.nz, training and support is available.

Don’t miss the book fair!

The NZ Red Cross 17th Annual Book Fair opens up its’ doors once again to the eager public at 9am on Friday the 30 August 2013.

Over the next three days tens of thousands of books, well sorted for quality and for category, will be up for sale at incredibly low prices.

In the main room book lovers will be able to browse in the various sections for books according to what they are looking for, whether it is gardening, art, health, cooking, biography or fiction which is put into alphabetical sections.

There is also a section for quality books and collectors’ items and a section for children.

Don’t miss out on the $1 bargain room, where all items (books, movies, music, puzzles) sell at

$1 or less. Bring the family and stock up for the rest of the year, or buy a gift box of books for someone special in your life – what a great way to say thank you! You will be supporting Red Cross at the same time!

At: Te Rapa Race course, off Garnett Ave Proceeds go to funding humanitarian work by the Red Cross in New Zealand and overseas.

Dates; Friday 30 August 9am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm

To donate books etc or to volunteer please contact Julie Elmer phone 0800 733 276

Feelings, Finance and Whanau Ki a ora koutou, we are very privileged to be running a budgeting service here at Te Runanga O Kirikiriroa. We have two certified budget advisors who run classes for youth, around money management, making it fun and interactive. They also see clients one on one and deal with the issues at hand giving advice and advocacy.

In August they will be running along with the Runanga CEP Practitioner, a series of workshops themed ‘Strengthening families through financial literacy’, this is for everyone, we invite all to come along.

We find that if it was just about the maths then we would be great at this budgeting

thing, but more often than not it’s about our emotions that leave us feeling a little less then able to even do such a thing as a budget, SO….. We are going to tackle these ideas, get individuals and whanau moving positively forward, in gaining control over their feelings and finances.

This will be fun and funny, will give you another way to look at money management and enhance your relationships within in your whanau.

Those wishing for free budget advice or want to join any of the workshops that are being run, can contact Te Runanga O Kirikiriroa Budget Advisors on 07 8461042.

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If you want a better lifestyle in all areas of your relationship do this programme and see the acceleration!

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Some of our low cost and popular programmes and classes

This programme will help to identify the causes of anger and empower you to overcome what holds you back in your life.

Mondays 6pm Tues & Thurs 10am & 6pm Only $3.50 per class!

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top motocross riders, apart from dabbling in volleyball and basketball.

7 years ago Mike took on the job of coaching eldest daughter Shaunna and a group of friends, a group that travelled together through 5 years of high school, ending as one of the country’s best teams.

As well as being a junior rep Hockey Player, Shaunna has been selected as a senior rep players for both the National Indoor and Beach volleyball teams - all while studying for a chemistry degree at Waikato University [Shaunna at right

Dave Macpherson

in net action at the 2013 TSB Bank Beach Volleyball Open].

Middle brother Matt is a top academic student at Boys High, but still finds time to play the crucial position of setter for the Boys High Volleyball team - Waikato’s strongest school team, and this year has made the senior men’s squad with the Hamilton Club.

Not content with these, Matt is also a rep player for the Under 18 Waikato Hockey and Softball teams.

And then there’s Kayla, in Year 10 at Fraser High, captain of the junior girls volleyball team, playing for Waikato U-15s, and already the holder of a national bronze medal for age-group beach volleyball. Father Mike reckons “she could be the best yet”, but we reckon it would be hard to pick between any of the five!

Kayla was also a rep hockey player at Intermediate, but Robyn says she is “my arty one” - playing any keyboard going, and being involved in Riverlea Theatre.

Photo - Julie FitzGerald

MP for Hauraki-Waikato

Chances are that if you’re a current or former Fraser High student, you have been taught by the Head of PE, Mike Polley, or been in a class with one of his daughters, Shaunna or Kayla.

And you might know mum Robyn, Mike’s wife, known to most just as ‘Polley’, and brother Matt, a Boys High seventh former.

The whole family are well-known for their prowess at the sports of volleyball and hockey, perhaps an unusual mix, but appropriate in Hamilton, with well-organised hockey and volleyball communities both active in the city.

Father Mike has been the Fraser High girls’ coach for some years, but started his coaching career a generation ago with a well-performed group of boys at Fraser, many of whom still have an involvement in the sport, such as Hamilton Volleyball Club’s men’s head coach Carey Giddens.

Starting as a primary teacher at Vardon School, Robyn mixes her time as a sport programme co-ordinator with the Waikato Institute of Leisure & Sports Studies (WILSS), with hockey coaching - for senior Midlands Club Fraser Tech and junior representative sides. And helps out with Hamilton Volleyball Club fundraising, and has just been elected onto the Waikato Volleyball Association Executive. She herself was a softball and hockey rep player.

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