55 Issue No.55 (October 2011)
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e h t n i Treats 1 1 0 2 k r Pa ! s d i k e h t ...for Notice to Houses in the Vicinity of Elliott Park Treats in the park 2011, is happening on Sunday, 29 October, 2pm till 7pm at Elliott Park, Hyde Ave, Nawton. If you have any concerns or issues on the night please call the Western Community Centre on 8474 873 ext 0.
This year there will be a charge per child of a gold coin to help cover costs for this event. (see page 3 for more info.)
West Hamilton Pharmacy NewNawton Mall, Nawton. Phone 846 3121. Facsimile 846 3165
Spring time is hay fever time
Spring is here! That is good news because it means warmer weather and that summer is not far off but, for many people, it means the sneezing season has arrived. Hay fever can mean misery for many people, with allergic symptoms of itchy eyes, runny nose, sniffles and sneezes, headaches and coughing being hard to ignore. Hay fever is a very common problem at this time of year, not only because flowers and grasses are blooming and releasing pollen but because it is also the windy season with pollen being blown about everywhere. Hay fever (also called allergic rhinitis) develops in some people because of an overactive immune system. This causes them to have allergic reactions to certain substances in the environment, generally called allergens or ‘triggers’. Pollens from flowers, grasses, trees and weeds are the most common allergens. “People who get hay fever at this time of year have what is known as seasonal allergic rhinitis”, advise Self Care pharmacists, “but not everyone with hay fever reacts to pollen only at springtime. Many people suffer from hay fever symptoms year-round. They are sensitive to animal dander (dead skin cells from their pets), mould, and the house dust mite – a microscopic animal that lives in the millions in our pillows, bedding, curtains and carpets”. In addition, cigarette smoke (yours or someone else’s), chemical fumes and dusts in certain workplaces, and sudden temperature changes can make hay fever symptoms worse by irritating an already-sensitive nose. Many hay fever sufferers also have other allergic conditions like asthma, eczema and food allergies - because of their over-active immune systems. The good news is that hay fever symptoms sometimes can be prevented and, usually, can be well-controlled. “Effective treatments are available”, say Self Care pharmacists,
“but trying to avoid the things that ‘trigger’ your hay fever symptoms is a good first step. Ask us about the Hay fever fact card which has plenty of self care tips for avoiding pollens and other allergens.” If avoiding ‘triggers’ is not possible, antihistamine medicines can be effective. These block the action of the chemical histamine which is released in your body when you come into contact with an allergen. There are many different antihistamines to choose from. Some can make you sleepy and may affect your ability to drive. Your Self Care pharmacist will be able to advise on the best one for you. Antihistamines help with runny noses, itchy throats and ears, and sneezing symptoms. For blocked noses, other medicines can be used, such as decongestant nasal sprays - but only for a few days at a time because of the chance of congestion reoccurring. There are also corticosteroid nasal sprays which are helpful for people with moderate-to-severe hay fever, and for those who get hay fever symptoms all year round. Corticosteroid nasal sprays take a few days to work to full effect and should be used regularly everyday, even when symptoms are not present. They can be used for prevention but to be effective for this, they have to be started before you are in contact with the allergen. Symptoms of watery itchy eyes can be treated with antihistamine eye drops, especially if that is the only hay fever symptom you have. Hay fever treatments are successful at relieving the irritating symptoms so talk with your Self Care pharmacist, and ask for your copy of the Hay fever fact card.
Te Rapa, Pukete, St Andrews, Beerescourt, Whitiora, Maeroa, Forest Lake, Frankton, Dinsdale, Aberdeen, Templeview, Nawton, Livingstone, Western Heights, Rotokauri, Crawshaw, Brymer
Breckons Avenue Bus Shelter
Earlier this year concerned residents, the western Community centre and Police, raised the Breckons Avenue bus shelter to the attention of the City Transport unit. The shelter was constantly being tagged and vandalised, and often bus patrons felt too intimidated to use the shelter. The residents felt like something needed to be done as the shelter was bringing down the area. After an in-depth and wide spread consultation process asking local residents, as well as stakeholder groups their thoughts on the shelter, and if council should keep it, remove it or remove the seat. The results were
How Idol We’ve Become At the end of term three Maeroa Intermediate staged their second production of the year, “How Idol We’ve Become!” “A modern setting in a television studio. Prospective singers audition to become an ‘idol star’. However, there are lessons to be learnt by the judges and the prospective stars alike. Three Idol judges(one based on Simon Cowell), a variety of auditioning singers, ranging from very good to shocking, fans, dancers and three interesting characters make up the majority of the cast.” A smorgasbord of acting, dancing and singing, with some fantastic costuming and lighting. As always the production was of high quality and the students were very enthusiastic and full of energy. The show had a message about media hype and how you have to be careful how you judge others as they may be judging
you. A clever little twist at the end kept the audience amused and interested. The event was held in the School auditorium over three days and one evening. An invitation was sent out to students from a variety of schools to come and see the performances. Most of the Maeroa Intermediate students were able to watch the show as well. To enable as many students as possible to take part, Mrs Dionne Sasso (Dance/ Drama Teacher) double casts quite a few of the characters. This works out well. Here are some comments from the members of the cast; Blake: “Very interesting experience. Gives students the chance to act like somebody else.” Hannah: “It’s scary, but it’s fun.” Isabella: “It’s interesting and weird.” Alan: “It’s really fun and a good
tabled and evaluated. The majority of people wanted the seat removed as a trial measure, with the option of removing the structure entirely if needed. Removing the seat will discourage people from loitering around the shelter and using it as a ‘hangout’. It should also reduce the number of hours Tagbuster spend there painting the shelter, whilst still providing shelter from rain and sunshine for those waiting for the bus. The trial will be run for 3 months, and the City Transport Unit will welcome feedback during this time. Please contact Kirsty Horridge on 07 838 6861.
experience. I would recommend it for others to do.” Paige: “I’ve enjoyed working with all the other members of the production.”
Are you ready for the General Election?
Don’t miss the chance to have your say in the 26 November General Election and Referendum on the Voting System. This year it’s more important than ever. Not only will New Zealand be voting for the politicians and political parties who will lead the country, we’ll also be voting on the system we use to choose them. You can find out more about the Referendum, the questions and the options from www.referendum.org.nz. But to have your say you must be enrolled to vote. Free text your name and address to 3676 or call 0800 36 76 56, visit www. elections.org.nz, or pick up a form at your local PostShop. Got questions? Visit www.elections.org. nz , call 0800 36 76 56, or ask Orange Guy on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ivotenz.
New Look Pink Walk Sunday, 30 October For the first time not only can you walk around the Hamilton Lake but runners can now take part. The new “Pink Challenge” has been introduced to the 2011 Pink Walk. This is a surveyed 5 km run (or walk) which will take place at the same time as the Pink Walk (the 3.8 km distance around the lake). Register for the Pink Challenge and you will be supplied with a race bib and timing chip to record your time. You can walk, run or race this event – cater to your own fitness levels. Get your workmates together (and your boss) and enter a team and see if your company or organisation can win the Pink Challenge Cup. The event this year is on a Sunday starting at 10.30am. You can also register on-line by visiting www.pinkwalk.co.nz or download a copy of the registration
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form and post it in with your payment. You can register in person (for the Pink Walk only) at the Western Community Centre, Hyde St, Nawton; or the Cancer Society, Grey St, Hamilton East. This year a late registration fee will be incurred – to avoid this please make sure you register before Friday 21 October. There is $10,000 worth of spot prizes to give away on the day. There will be merchandise, raffles, a sausage sizzle and a kid’s area - including face painting and bouncy castle. See www.pinkwalk.co.nz for more details. So bring out your pink fancy dress to help raise breast cancer awareness and come along! Proceeds raised will go to the Waikato Breast Cancer Trust which enables breast cancer research in the Waikato region.
Your Say: Who’s going to win the World Cup and Why ?
Levi The All Blacks because they are fast and from New Zealand.
Sean The All Blacks because they are the best.
Abel Aussie because they have already won it twice.
Ariel The All Blacks because they are all so fit and fast.
Tainui South Africa. They do a lot of quick plays and Habana will score all the trys.
Wayne The All Blacks, because that’s my country.
Summer The All Blacks, because they have won every game so far.
Emily The All Backs. They have won all their games and they are really good and that’s my country.
Raglan Rampage Motorbike Holiday Programme It’s that time again Treats in the Park is just around the corner and planning for the events is all go.
We are looking for volunteers and entertainers for Treats in the Park. Treats in the Park is a huge community event held at Elliott Park on Hyde Avenue from 2.00 pm till 7.00 pm, Saturday, 29 October 2011. If you are interested in being part of Treats in the Park, please pop into the Western Community Centre and let us know, or email ani.nock@hcc.govt.nz. Treats in the Park would not be possible without the support of Hamilton, Grassroots Trust, Hamilton City Council and The Western Community Centre.
On 18 – 21 October, youth will have an opportunity to experience a new type of holiday programme. O n e w a y M o t o r c y c l e Ministries in partnership with Horsham Downs Community Church will be running a four day Motorcycle holiday programme where youth will learn how to ride or develop their riding skills, all motorbikes and helmets provided. The programme will introduce youth to basic motorbike safety and operating techniques which will include correct posture, locating controls, braking, changing gears, standing and negotiating obstacles, reading terrain, line selection and basic bike maintenance. The programme will be jam packed with a range of other activities including bush survival work shops, beach missions, waterfall adventures and so much more.
Youth will go away with a great sense of achievement and a new sense of respect, responsibility and team work. If you have a youth aged between 1114 that could benefit from such a holiday programme please contact Kayley Gaustad on 021-912 714.
Twilight Sports Nights are Back
Twilight nights are starting back up soon. Twilight sport nights will run every Tuesday night at Dominion Park, in Crawshaw. The main sport being Ripper Rugby, with games starting at 5.00 pm. There are no costs, it’s free so just turn up on the night. No need to be in a team just join in when you arrive. Twilight sport nights start on 25 October, during, term 4. For more information contact Ani on 021-359 876, or at Crawshaw School in room 30.
Wed 19th Oct
Ki o Rahi in the Park
one pm to four pm
Elliott Park,
Come and learn how to play in a relaxed setting, we will make the teams up on the day, all ages are welcome
Ki-o-rahi is a ball sport played with a small round ball called a 'ki'. It is a fun sport incorporating skills similar to
Nawton Skaters We want to say thank you for looking after the skate park and keeping an eye on our building throughout the year. Come down to the park on Tues 18th Oct from 11am- 4pm. We will have the bbq going giving away free sausages as our way of saying Thanks!
Australian Rules, rugby union, netball and touch. Two teams of seven players play on a circular Þeld divided into zones, and score points by touching the 'pou' (boundary markers) and hitting a central 'tupu' or target.
The Western Community Centre 46 Hyde Ave nawton 8474873
Western Community News - October 3
Keeping our children out of trouble Kia ora and warm greetings, It has been a while since I have written an article for the Western Community News. I keep getting the same questions when people see me, and here are the answers, I am still here, I have not left and I am not leaving Nawton anytime soon. Over the last month there were numerous burglaries in Nawton. The month of August I myself apprehended at least seven Nawton youth for at least eight different burglaries in the Nawton area. As a result each of them is now going through police youth aid services. Community members often ask me how do we prevent young people like this from offending whether it be tagging or doing burglaries. My answer is always the same. We all need to “take responsibility.” Take responsibility for our children’s whereabouts, take responsibility for our children’s attendance at school, take responsibility if our children do something wrong. I myself am a father and I have two
children. These two children are my responsibility. If something happens to them at school, it is not the schools problem its mine. If they wag school, it is not the truancy officer’s problem it is mine. If they do something wrong, I do not cover up for them because I love them, I hold them accountable because I love them. If your child is causing you grief, I strongly suggest you call a family or Whanau meeting. Get your extended family involved in solutions that can lead to better outcomes for you and your children, and in the long run our community. I urge you, do not wait until your child comes to attention of the police to look at a family meeting. If you feel it is warranted now, then go ahead and get your family involved. I am always happy to attend or give advice. For example their was a local youth who was getting into trouble after school finished, because no one was home for him until 5pm as his mother worked. The family got together and saw that he could go to a relative’s house until his mother finished work. This solution kept him
By Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe
Constable Willie Cuthers out of trouble. Although it seems trivial, the solutions are out there. If you are keen in being part of a parents support group, please contact me at the Nawton Police Station or contact your Hamilton City Council Neighbourhood Advisor, Ioana Manu on 849 5170 or mobile 021 359878. Take care and be safe! Your Nawton Community Constable, Willie Cuthers.
Business Buzzing Over Charity
Community Radio Hamilton is helping to polish the halos of charitable local businesses with the launch of HaloBiz Buzz, at 1pm on Tuesday, 20 September. The radio show profiles the philanthropic relationships behind the HaloBiz website directory, and investigates the working realities of partnerships between local businesses and charities. Host of the show is Julie South, a local entrepreneur who recently launched the halobiz.co.nz website to connect customers with like-minded businesses, and allow individuals to search for companies that support the same charities they do. “It’s not a very Kiwi thing for businesses to talk about all the good things they do, but our research told us that’s exactly what the public want. They want to know which businesses are supporting what community groups,” explains Julie. HaloBiz network members interviewed in the coming weeks include Lynne French from Unique Skin and Body with Jenni Scarlet of the Waikato Breast Cancer Trust, along with Margaret Comer representing Gallaghers with Paul Honiss for the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Anniversary Concert, and Maggy Catering’s Jan Sosinko
Raising the Alcohol Purchase Age I recently submitted an amendment in Parliament seeking to restore 20 as the minimum age for all alcohol purchases. I’m proud to continue the good work of my predecessor, Martin Gallagher, on this important issue. As the Alcohol Bill is debated through remaining stages, a hot topic will be the suggested “split age” restricting off-licence liquor sales to customers aged 20 and over, while 18 and 19 year olds could still purchase alcohol in pubs and clubs as at present. I believe the split-age proposal isn’t supported by my constituents, especially those who regularly face the consequences of alcohol abuse, such as health workers and police. Most Friday and Saturday evenings, Hamilton Police and Waikato Hospital Emergency Department staff apprehend and treat large numbers of drunk teenagers, some of whom are at risk of serious harm, or threaten the safety of others. This places health workers and police under huge pressure, while consequences for the young people and our communities are often disastrous. I opposed the lowering of the drinking age in 1999. The significant increase in binge-drinking by young New Zealanders and alcohol-related harm throughout society since then confirms my view that the change should never have happened. I’ve received consistent feedback supporting a legal age of 20 for all alcohol purchases at my monthly meetings in Hamilton West suburbs, at three public meetings I arranged on alcohol issues in Hamilton, in my 2010 survey of constituents and in a poll on my website. I hope MPs from all parties will support my amendment to give effect to that clear expression of public opinion.
Maori Womens Welfare League supporting the Full Fill project with St Vincent de Paul’s George Levendis. Listen to ‘HaloBiz Buzz’ live from 1pm on Tuesdays during Community Radio Hamilton’s Community Zone on 1206AM, 106.7FM or www.communityradio.co.nz, where on-demand podcasts are also available for download each week or subscribe via iTunes for automatic updates.
Foundation for Youth Waikato ‘Like’ Facebook Foundation for Youth Development (FYD) – Waikato is using social media phenomenon Facebook to take an active step to help generate a flow on in the positive messages being communicated by FYD Programmes in the greater community. FYD Waikato delivers Foundation for Youth Development programmes ‘Kiwi Can’ and ‘Project K’ in Hamilton and is currently reaching 500 young people each year. In these programmes young people are taught essential life skills and values while being encouraged to grow their confidence, and reach their potential. FYD Waikato is keen to further communicate such messages into the greater community including families of the participating students; the development of an interactive Facebook page launched on 1 October 2011 is a key means towards achieving this.
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FYD Waikato Regional Manager Nathan Hight believes Facebook will be a vital tool in communicating with the public. “We see this as a way in which social media can be used to relate positive and relevant messages from our programmes about values and confidence with the aim to widen the positive impact we are currently having on these 500 young people in Hamilton by connecting to their friends and families ensuring important youth development messaging is reaching a larger critical mass” says Hight. In addition to messages from FYD Programmes, the page will incorporate information on events and activities happening for young people and families in the community as well as celebrating youth achievements. ‘Like’ Foundation for Youth Development Waikato on Facebook
Nathan Hight and keep in touch with everything to do with youth in the Waikato. ‘Like’ FYD Waikato before 31 October and go in the draw to win your choice of $100 voucher for Hoyts Cinemas or The Warehouse.
We recently spoke with Pare Ruha our (WCA Board Secretary) who has recently returned from Napier with her Whatawhata Branch of the Maori Women’s Welfare League. Pare has been a Honourary member of the Branch for three years and is now an affiliated member of the MWWL. We asked Pare about her aspirations and highlights of the hui Pare Ruha (left) with her Aunt Pae Ruha in Napier she replied “Our very own Kataraina O’Brien as National President, and my Whatawhata Branch in the Tainui region. Ahakoa Te Whanau A Apanui me Ngati Porou nga iwi I am very proud to represent Ngati Mahanga. Pare, with the current RWC and the general election ahead of us what are your thoughts if any? The election is an important time for everyone, enrol to vote and “vote” have your say. The RWC well there are so many great teams and I do have my favourites but unfortunately there can be only one winner for me “Go the All Blacks”. Any words for our readers Pare, “our Centre is an absolute asset to help guide our families in our community to all local services” Come down whanau and don’t forget to vote. Western Community News is produced by the Western Community Centre, Inc. and Fraser High School every 2 months. Staff and volunteers working on this issue were Ani Nock, Tim Atkinson, Ioana Manu, Neil Tolan, Dave Macpherson and all those who contributed articles.
The Western Community Centre 46 Hyde Ave nawton 8474873
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Accelerating Learning in Mathematics Pilot at Nawton Primary School Over the past a couple of months Nawton School, with support from the University of Waikato and Ministry of Education, have been piloting an Accelerated Learning Programme in Maths led by Junior Teacher - Leah Perenise. A small Focus group was identified and given additional instruction for 45 minutes a day 5 days a week. The programme ran for 10 weeks. Each session started with a warm up taking 10 minutes. Warm ups targeted: Counting, Ordering, Saying, Dictation, Place value and Basic facts. From there we moved into teacher led strategy with a game to reinforce the new learning. Homework was given, and on a Friday we checked our success charts and celebrated new learning we had gained or looked to see where we needed to focus our next steps. Strengths of children participating in programme Children had a positive attitude towards maths, they were enthusiastic and willing to
participate. Children regularly attended the maths sessions and absent rates were low. Children knew exactly what they needed to learn in order to reach their goals and were self-motivated. “Maths is cool! What worked well and Reflections: • Having a set routine that the children were able to anticipate. • Building on students thinking and making connections “Practicing everyday helped us learn”. • Worthwhile mathematical tasks that children could relate to and experience. “Using pizza and cake helped us to learn about fractions.” • Competition was a fantastic motivator for children developing speed and accuracy.
That’s Magic
West Hamilton is a magical place, and that’s because it’s now the home of spectacular magician Steven Taputoro. Magic has been a part of Stevens’s life since he received a magic set for his 9th birthday and from that time on, he was hooked. He says he grew up loving magic, with David Copperfield as his idol and would regularly put on magic shows for his family and amaze his friends with card tricks. After leaving school Steven started working and didn’t have much time for magic for a few years, until one day while he was working as a missionary and living in Panama City in Central America. He had a magical moment when he saw an amateur magician performing a show for the community and it ignited his childhood passion. At the time Steven had little money and was working hard with few days off, but says he found a magic shop in Panama and visited it as often as he could to buy what he needed and started practicing his magic again. This grew into an opportunity for Steven to perform shows as a street magician while living in Panama. Steven says he loves the happiness magic brings to people and he loved to see people smile. After leaving Panama Steven came back to live in New Zealand and met his wife Kayla in Hamilton. One of the things he instantly liked about her was the way she encouraged him to live his dream and keep up with his magic. Keeping up the skills to be a successful magician is very time consuming and Steven says he practices magic for at least 2 hours every day. Steven and Kayla now run their business “That’s Magic” and together with their dove, Missy, and rabbit, Sabrina, perform magic shows for children’s parties and corporate events. Steven provides a customized corporate standup comedy illusion show and performs at all types of events and venues. His children’s shows include Missy and Sabrina and he’s a favorite at children’s birthday parties. ‘Magic workshops’ for all budding young magicians will be offered in the future and Steven says he wants to use his magic not just to perform but to inspire people to follow their passion and make what seems impossible become a reality. Steven is looking forward to bringing his magic to the people of West Hamilton and can be contacted for bookings or information at: (email) staputotomagic@gmail.com, phone 07-847 7084, or mobile: 021-112 0813
• Expectations that children will succeed. “I’m sure I’m low in maths and it was good because I got to move up to stage 5!” • Developing confidence in the children. “I felt happy actually, smart! Because I learnt heaps of maths.” • Maths communication and language.
• Using equipment regardless of strategy stage. “It was easier because the teacher used stuff like blocks and games and counters and place value houses and money” • Rich mathematical tasks. • Teacher knowledge
Moroney in the West As a local MP and Labour’s candidate for Hamilton West at the election in November, its been very satisfying to visit local Playcentres after having played a part in stopping proposed funding cuts from going ahead for Playcentres throughout New Zealand. The Government-appointed early childhood education taskforce recommended funding cuts of up to 70% to Playcentres and I worked with parents to force a back-down from Government on the proposals. I am now working to stop the funding cuts proposed for 20 hours ECE, Kohanga Reo and home-based ECE. I recently attended a meeting of the Nawton community to address youth crime issues that have been on the increase. It is important that we all feel safe in our community and I was heartened to hear the very practical suggestions that came from the meeting that were aimed at developing a stronger support in the community for everyone, including our young people. The Western Community Centre is an important part of building that community pride and I want to thank all of those amazing people who contribute to it. They do a great job and we can all help them to do even better. The biggest issue that local people raise with me is the rising cost of living. Food, petrol, power and doctors fees all keep going up, while wages stay the same. For the many workers who have had their hours reduced, or their jobs made redundant, things
are even worse. If Labour is returned to Government, we will help. We’ll start by increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour in our first year of Government and then we’ll make everybody’s first $5000 tax free. We have also pledged to take the 15% GST of fresh fruit and vegetables so that families can afford decent food for their children. To create more jobs and improve the skills of our young people, Labour will fund 9000 more apprenticeships by paying the amount of the unemployment benefit as a subsidy to employers so they will take on more apprentices. More policy announcements are on the way as Labour builds the plan we need to lift the country out of recession and back to the low unemployment and strong growth that we had under Labour. Contact: Sue Moroney 07-839 6803
Impact Holiday Program
Celebration of Christmas
The ‘Celebration of Christmas’ event will be held on the 26 November, from 1.00 – 5.00 pm at the West Hamilton Anglican Parish, Rifle Range Road, Dinsdale, Hamilton (opp. Frankton School). Over the last 9 years the ‘Nimble Fingers’ Craft Group have created decorations to adorn a new Christmas tree to
add the their display each year, with varying themes, e.g. Angel, Rainbow, Cross, Winter and the Nativity Scene. Saturday is an Open afternoon for family, friends and the public to view trees and join in Carol singing. Afternoon tea is provided. We also open up Monday and Tuesday afternoon the following week from 12.30 – 3.30pm and Wednesday morning from 10.00am – 3.30pm. The response has been very good and encourages us to continue to provide this opportunity to the local community in the years to come. Any enquiries phone the Parish Office – 846-6910
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 10 years to learn new skills, make new friends and have fun in an organised and safe environment. The next program will be
held from 17 to 21 October at the church in Livingstone Avenue. Registration forms are available from the church office between 2 and 6 pm Wednesdays and Fridays, or from the Nawton Primary School office. The cost is $60 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. Lewis says this is not just a fun time – children learn skills for life. For further information, contact Lewis on 07-850 9399 or 027-376 7136, or Bill, on 07-847 6514.
Western Community News - October 5
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Teacher Nominated for Excellence Award Sarah Summerfield, a member of Fraser’s Science Faculty, has been nominated for a National Excellence in Teaching Award. The formal nomination was made by Head Boy, Trent Webby, in recognition of all the work that Mrs Summerfield does with the Senior Council and for her guidance with leadership issues. The nomination was supported by the president and members of the school Interact Club, initiated and guided by Mrs Summerfield. Teacher’s Aide, Mrs Sheree Visser, wrote in support, as did two colleagues – Mr Peter Hampton and Mrs Jean Travers. We congratulate Sarah for her welldeserved nomination and wish her well for the selection process which follows.
Mrs Sarah Summerfield
Special Olympics Students Perform Well in Competition
Great Result for Textile Students in Nationally Recognised Competition Fraser High School senior Textile Technology students, Latisha Herbert and Aleah Joyce, entered artistic fashion creations in the annual Restyle competition held at the Founders Theatre on Saturday 10 September. Restyle transforms everyday waste and challenges designers to create ‘wearable art’ by recycling and reusing materials. Latisha received a $100 prize for being placed second in the True Colours category, which celebrates cultural diversity in our community. Modelled by Year 10 student, Quinn Runga, Latisha’s garment was constructed of interwoven Supre bag handles, based on traditional Maori kete. The achievement of Aleah Joyce was celebrated as she was placed as a finalist in the Avant Garbage category. Her work featured a fitted bodice made up of aluminium can tear tabs, and
Designer, Latisha Herbert (left), with model, Quinn Runga wearing her prizewinning outfit. a full skirt made of scrunched up shoe box tissue, which she modelled herself. The weeks of planning and perseverance are a credit to the
girls commitment to achieving in the competitive environment that is Restyle. Now in its tenth year, designers from as far afield as Nelson participate in this nationally recognised event. At the final judging, the girls received positive feedback and respect for the integrity of their garment design process. They were questioned about their use of materials and asked to explain the personal stories behind their creations. All Fraser High School students have the opportunity to develop their fabric and material technology skills and take part in these sorts of events by regularly attending Soft Materials and Textile classes run by Mrs Laraine Heaslip of the Technology Department. Enrolments for 2012 classes are currently being considered.
Budding Entrepreneurs at Work
Above: Special Olympics Competitors Jac-Lyn Frampton (left) and Rangi Pau. Fraser’s Special Olympics on themselves to increase their Team has again participated in effort and bowl enough pins down the Special Olympics NZ Ten Pin to score more strikes or at least, a Bowling Programme. This year we spare! had only one practice day to uplift The Fraser team performed our bowling skills, before the final admirably and many of the day of competition; Ribbon Day. students improved on their first Every team member is presented day scores. This year on Ribbon with a coloured ribbon depicting Day, our six best bowlers were the team position within gradings. Jac-Lyn, Tassie, Rangi, John, The students enjoyed the social Nikita and Dominique. interaction with other students and Congratulations to the whole several met up with friends from Fraser Special Olympics Team. the past. The atmosphere was Again, you all represented your electric as everyone put pressure school proudly and respectfully.
The Year 10 Enterprise Studies students have been very busy in recent weeks setting up small businesses and developing a saleable product. As with all businesses, the students have encountered problems along the way and these had to be resolved by the partners within each group.
Come to Fraser High School to vote on Election Day and support the Friends of Fraser and the Teen Parent Unit
• Cake Stalls • Car Boot Sales • Sausage Sizzle • on
Saturday 26 November from 9.00 am
This is to raise funds towards the replacement of the mini van used by the TPU to transport students and their babies to and from school. You can assist by supplying:
• Biscuits and cakes for the Cake Stall • Booking your car (cost $15) and operating your own Car Boot Sale
Everybody Welcome
For further information, contact: Cherie Cook in the school office (847 9044), or Nadia Bindel (027-483 3679)
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The culmination of their term’s work was our sales evening, where parents, caregivers, friends and teachers, were given an opportunity to purchase the students products.
A huge thank you to all those who supported the students this term.
New Van needed by TPU
Fraser High School’s Teen Parent Unit (He Puāwai) is Waikato’s largest educational support for young mothers up to the age of 20, from throughout the Waikato. One of their key aims is maintain and develop the education and training paths of teenage parents beyond the birth of their children. A dedicated team of volunteers work with these girls to promote positive parenting, enhance self esteem and enhance employment opportunity by completing their education. Many of the girls are transported to and from the unit by means of a mini van, which is in urgent need of replacement. Friends of Fraser and the Teen Parent Unit would like you to join them in raising funds to go towards a new van to ensure these girls are able to continue their education and reach their long term goals. Come to Fraser High School to vote on Election day (Saturday 26 November) where Friends of Fraser and the Teen Parent Unit will be holding a sausage sizzle, cake stall and Car Boot Sale, starting at 9.00am and show your support. For further information about the Teen Parent Unit, or if you would like to take this opportunity to sell some of your treasured possesions, please book your ‘lot’ NOW by telephoning Cherie Cook in the school office (847 9044) or Nadia Bindel (027-483 3679).
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FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
2011 Arts Awards Showcase a Plethora of Talent
Frasers Fearless Fretters in action. The 2011 Fraser Arts Awards were held at the University of Waikato’s Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts on Monday 26 September. Top achieving students from the Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts curriculum areas were honoured for their contributions at Fraser and in the wider community, and for achieving at the very top level within their subjects.
Yael Mounsey receiving her award from Mrs Crawford. Joe McNamarra, more familiar to younger audience members as ‘Joe Monkey’ from children’s entertainers The Funky Monkeys, spoke to the audience about the opportunities and challenges that a career in the arts presents. The audience was treated to performances by top student dancers and musicians, including Hip Hop crew B*FAM, Fraser’s Fearless Fretters guitar group, singers Chante
Senior Students Enjoy Sharing Recipes
The B*FAM Hip Hop crew entertaining guests. Evens-Brooks, Frankie Tahere, Corban Owen, and Candice Jacobs, and dancers Ezra Shields and Alicia Abrahams. The Academy’s Te Whare Tapiri Iti performance space provided these performers with the opportunity to show off their talents in a high quality performance space.
Great Start for Pistol Shooting Team in their First Year
For their first year at pistol shooting the Fraser team did very well, coming 15th out of the 22 teams competing in the McMillan Cup Interschool’s Competition. Individual scores: Tyson Edwards 91/97; Max Anderson 82/97; Graeme van der Hulst 70/97;
Fraser High School senior Food Technology students have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of sharing their thoughts, ideas, recipes and creations with the wider Hamilton/Waikato community through the fortnightly edition of the Tempo magazine in the
Waikato Times. Their recipes, articles and pictures will continue until the end of term 3. Next year, they are looking forward to sharing some of their ideas, recipes and photo’s with the community in the Western Community News.
Exam Preparation for Students The study resource sheet opposite is intended as an outline of some of the steps required for successful study. Starting with a plan and a positive ‘can do’ attitude is essential. students work through the stages of identifying the topics which will be covered in each exam, gathering together and organizing all their study materials, then creating a study timetable in order to cover all the topics. If students are unsure about what will be covered in their exams, encourage them to ask subject teachers for more information. Organising the study space is as important as the study routine. Students vary in their preferences for warmth, light and quietness.
Many prefer less-formal study postures such as curling up on cushions on the floor, rather than sitting at a desk. Study equipment such as paper, card, coloured pens and highlighters is also important. Personal styles of learning differ amongst students so activities are suggested for those who prefer to learn by seeing (visual), by hearing (auditory) and by doing (tactile and kinesthetic). Finally there is a brief checklist of the last minute things, eg: times of each exam, pens, entry ID, calculator, ruler and eraser, watch etc. Remember “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” We extend our best wishes to all students sitting external examinations in November.
Students Receive Commendation
Amanda Maguren (below left) and Graeme Van Der Hulst (centre) received a Commendation Award at assembly on 28 September, for their extensive commitment and training in Hamilton’s Youth Search and Rescue this year. This training consisted of several navigation camps, tracking, searching and first aid courses as well as weekly theory lessons at Wintec Te Rapa. The award was given for completing over 700 hours of training and it was presented to them by Youth Search and Rescue coordinator, Constable Phil Bell.
Aaron Sutton 50/97 and Gary Ballinger 49/97 Something for the students to work on next year will be developing the mental toughness needed for competition shooting, but it great to see how well they have progressed. – Colin Nicoll, TIC
Max Anderson (left) and Aaron Sutton competing in the McMillan Cup Interschool competition.
Kī-O-Rahi at Fraser
Fraser recently entered two teams in the regional Kī-o-Rahi tournament held at Hopuhopu. Scattered showers did not dampen the spirits of the participants. Both teams recorded wins over their opponents in the first round. The second round proved to be more challenging with Taniwharau White facing past National finalists Rākaumangamanga. This was the only loss recorded by this team. They went on to defeat Te Kuiti High School in a very close match
in the play off for 3rd position. Taniwharau Blue did exceptionally well in a difficult pool and only recorded two losses. One of which was against the eventual tournament winner, Rākaumangamanga. On behalf of the team, thank you to the staff and parents who gave up their time to come and support us. We look forward to your continued support as we work towards the National tournament early next year. — Paora McGrath, Coach
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Western Community News - October 9
Calling Community Members, Community Forum at Crawshaw School Do you have any new initiative or any ideas for Crawshaw? Want to share your talent with the community and help others? Please come along, for a cuppa and a korero, with Ioana and Ani in Room 30 at Crawshaw school or email us on ioana.manu@hcc.govt.nz and ani. nock@hcc.govt.nz. Contact phone number 07-849 5170. Hamilton Scottish Country Dance Meet every Wednesday 7.00 pm Nawton School Hall for fun social dancing, no experience necessary, no partners required, children welcome and are free $2 adults and for more information contact Shelley on 849 7792 Check out The Western Community Centre Facebook page to keep updated with our services and events! Fruit and Vege packs - $10 is a real deal for 3 fruit and 3 vegetables. Pay at reception before 4pm Wednesday, and collect after 10am Thursday at 46 Hyde Avenue, Nawton WCC Health room: Midwife clinics – Our very own local Midwife Lena Williams holds clinic every Monday. Plunket outreach clinics - Plunket Nurse Clinics weekly on Wednesdays and fortnightly on Fridays. WCC Counselling Services For anyone experiencing challenges with life, difficultly in relationships, loss or grief, abuse call us. Call the Western Community Centre for an appointment with Margaret Higgins on 07 847 4873. Gett off your Butt Dance classes are BACK. Starting on the 8th of August 2011, Monday night at the Western Community Centre. Classes are $20 for the term, 3.30pm till 4.30pm age 10 years
and over. Enrol on the day, Places are limited. Programme information and enrolment forms can be collected from the Western Community Centre 46 Hyde Avenue, Hamilton 07 847 4873 ext 4, or email ani.nock@hcc.govt.nz. WESTERN STARS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE Check out the Western Community Centre website for more information. WEBSITE www. westerncommunity.org.nz. CROSSLIGHT TRUST C.A.F.E. (Creative Activities for Elderly) - home visits to those who like to have a some company, a chat, craft, game of cards, scrabble and who are feeling lonely, depressed, or have short or longterm health problems. COUNSELLING – is available at very reasonable fees – if you need someone to talk those difficult issues through with, please feel welcome to make an appointment with one of our counsellors. FOODBANK – If you are in need of assistance with food and are on a benefit, we ask that you see Work and Income first. If you have used all your entitlement, then please ask them for a letter to bring to us. Foodbank interview times are Monday to Friday from 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Please also bring your community services card or other ID. NZ SIGN LANGUAGE COURSES – Sign Language is one of the three official languages in NZ. If you would like to learn the basics of signing then please contact us – we are planning to have daytime and evening courses in 2010. OP SHOP – is open Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Don’t forget to look out for our specials and also the garage sales we have two or three times during the year. We have a wide variety of clothing, books, bricabrac, small electrical
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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: • 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. ZUMBA® & ZUMBA® Toning Classes at The Link. Corner of River Rd & Te Aroha St (behind St Andrews Church). Zumba® – Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30pm. – Wednesdays 12:15pm. – Saturdays 9am (beginning 1st October). $5 per class, $3 CS card holders. Zumba® Toning – Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30pm. $5 per class Zumba® is suitable for all levels of fitness and no dance experience is necessary. Zumba® Toning
Te Oranga Ake Family Centre Opens
Recently I had the pleasure of interviewing one of Nawton’s active and more colourful residents, Rob Bowring. At the young age of 77 this year, Rob is a familiar face at the Western Community Centre. You can often find him standing in at the front reception, Rob Bowring greeting local residents and helping with their enquiries. The $10 fruit and vegetable packs that you can buy from the Community Centre each week are another task Rob is involved with, packing and providing them for local residents. Many of our Nawton Seniors activities are organised with Rob’s help, from Senior lunches to bus trips, Rob answers the phone’s and helps these events to happen. Christmas is a fun time when Rob changes his usual attire for a bright red Santa Claus costume, complete with the boots, the wig, and beard. This is one of Rob’s most enjoyable roles as a volunteer, he loves putting a smile on children’s faces and has lost count of the number of photo’s he has appeared in with them. The Nawton Community Police office is another community service that Rob puts time into, assisting to man the office when the Police are unable to be there. I personally found Rob to be an inspiration and giving of your time to help in your community sure has its own special rewards, no matter how young you are. —Matt Sullivan
The official opening of Te Oranga Ake Family Centre at 550 Te Rapa Rd took place on Saturday 30 October. On Saturday, 2 July Te Runanga A Iwi o Te Oranga Ake, Urban Maori Authority, called a community hui at their shared premises on Te Rapa Rd to hear the concerns and needs of the local community. This was well attended by the community as well as representatives from Police Iwi Liaison and Hamilton City Council Community Development. Destry Murphy, TOA Spokesperson and Maori Advisor, said at the conclusion of this hui we met with Police Iwi Liaison and Council Community Development to discuss issues and needs that were voiced. We collectively believed a Family Centre would help serve the local and wider community of Hamilton. Since then it has been full on for the team of staff
Touch Rugby in the West
The Western City Sport Club Inc. established during 2010 for the community of the Nawton/ Dinsdale area, to encourage young people to get more involved with sport at a community level. The Western City Sports club Inc. will provide a governance entity for those sports teams and sports minded groups in the area that struggle by themselves
and volunteers. We have enlarged the reception area of our building, dedicated areas for Family Centre use and developed empowering programmes for the whole family, ie; Overcoming Anger, Positive Marriages and Relationships, Positive Parenting and Step Parenting, Budget Advice, Health and Fitness, Youth and Children’s Mentoring and Events, Counselling and Mentoring. For further information, phone 07-850 1493 or call in at the centre between 9 am and 3 pm.
for funding and support. It is also envisaged that it will bring provide activities for youth to be involved with. The very successful Western City Touch Module will again take place this summer in Elliott Park, Hyde Ave, Nawton. Starting on Wednesday 19 October and will run until March 2012. The AGM for the Sports Club is being held on Wednesday 12 October at 6.00pm at the Western Community Centre, Hyde Ave, Nawton. We are asking for those
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uses light hand weights to tone specific muscle groups. Join our licensed Zumba® instructors for a fun and energetic class. Dance your way to a fitter you! Email lovetozumba.hamilton@gmail. com Move ‘N’ Groove Dance Fitness Classes at The Link. Corner of River Rd & Te Aroha St (behind St Andrews Church). Wednesdays 6pm. $5 per class. Dance fitness class combining hip hop and street style moves with strength training exercises for a fantastic all over body workout. Get fit and have fun at the same time! Come funk to the beats on the Nawton Streets Crawshaw School Hall is where it’ll be, come join our Zumba Fitness Party Starts Friday 07 October at 5.30 pm First class is free then only $5.00 Awesome concessions available. Contact Kelly - Certified Zumba Instructor, 022-104 1599, or kelly.tiepa@gmail.com Western City Sports Club AGM Invitations to all wishing to attend the Western city sprots club AGM held on Wednesday the 12th of Ocotber 2011 at the Western community Centre, 6pm. Please contact Tangaroa Whitiroa on 021 108 9893 or txw11@hotmail.com for more information. Low Cost Living Christmas Expo Friday 4 November, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Avenue. Come and check out the Christmas meal tasting and recipes – Plant your own seedlings – Entertainment – Low Cost Christmas decorations – Christmas treats – Birthday party ideas – Recycling Information – Low Cost Budgeting Tips.
interested in being a part of the sports club to attend. there will be a lot of activity at Elliott Park on a Wednesday night as the Secondary school touch module will run before the Western City Touch Module. If you have any concerns or questions about the Touch Modules please contact either of the following: Tangaroa Whitiora - 021-180 9893 – txw11@hotmail.com Ani Nock – 8474 873 ext 4 at the Western Community Centre, Hyde Ave.
Maeroa Intermediate performs in Garden Place On Friday the 16th September, the All Blacks played Japan, and in the lead up to the match students from Maeroa Intermediate performed to an international crowd in Garden Place. It was an exciting event and the students had been practising for weeks. The day was very inclement, however they were prepared with wet weather gear. Two buses arrived to take the students into town. Our Maeroa Intermediate Gazebo was strategically placed behind the stage in full view of the public. We had our Glee group, students with beautiful singing voices performed four songs, proudly watched by their teacher, Mrs Dionne Sasso and a variety of parents.Next, a dance group performed a fusion of Jazz/Bollywood and contemporary
dance styles. The students have spent many hours, in their own time, practising and
Community Meeting Raises Concerns
More than 100 people turned up at a meeting at the Western Community Centre last month to address concerns about vandalism and intimidation in Hamilton West. Residents, business owners, Police, Hamilton City Councillors and council staff, MPs, and local school representatives, attended the meeting which was organised by Nawton resident Danielle Beaumont. Fed up with tagging and intimidation, she called the meeting to Danielle Beaumont gather ideas and input from residents on what could be done to address the issues. “I’ve heard some wonderful ideas from community-minded people and I’m sure some of these ideas can be refined and put into practice,” said Danielle, who will work on the ideas with various community representatives. “I’ve also heard from many people who are keen to volunteer their time to help make our community safer and others who want to set up Neighbourhood Support Groups. It’s great to see people looking out for each other!” For more information, email Danielle at safecommunity@hotmail. co.nz or phone 021 0812 7731.
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encouraged by their teacher Amy Russell. Their costumes were colourful and bright.
After a performance from the Taiko Drum Group, our awesome Kapa Haka performed a series of waiata ending in a haka. The crowd applauded loudly. Whaea Heeni and Whaea Beatrice supported this group. Finally, our Haka Hiva group performed a medley of graceful Polynesian dances and the boys ended with a slap dance. The crowd approved and yelled their support. Whaea Karyn and Whaea Penny stood proudly by. We are extremely proud of all our student performers and feedback from the organisers was all positive. Groups of our students will also perform at the Community Day to be held on the 2nd of October at Garden Place.
Grassroots support for the Grassroots – Primary Students Learn by Song
Students of the Foundation for Youth Development (FYD) Waikato’s Kiwi Can programme have been embracing song and music as they learn essential life skills thanks to some positive financial support from Grassroots Trust FYD Waikato Kiwi Can leaders Ezra Webber and Pix Rayner have been getting musical in their lessons to provide an interactive and fun way of learning. Both musically talented, Ezra and Pix have developed songs around the values and themes of Kiwi Can lessons. This term at Crawshaw School, songs about relationKiwi Can leaders Ezra Webber (left) and Pix Rayner ships have been created communicate key messages is a great, relevant way and are developed each week to suit the particular of achieving this. lesson. Kiwi Can is proudly sponsored by various “Music is something we both love and it’s really contributors in the Hamilton Community including cool to be able to share that with the students” Says Grassroots Trust and Lion Foundation. “Without leader Ezra Webber. “They are so engaged in the the awesome support of our funding partners in the singing and we’ve found that it’s a great way to start Waikato, these young West Hamilton kids would be each lesson and refresh them about the themes being missing out on a great opportunity to achieve their covered”. potential – it’s important we acknowledge that” says With an upbeat tempo and creatively worded FYD Waikato Manager Nathan Hight. lyrics these songs are memorable and fun. Children In 2011 FYD Waikato’s Kiwi Can leaders will are often heard singing or humming along to deliver a total of 2400 Kiwi Can lessons involving them in the playground which promotes ongoing over 50,000 student interactions across the Waikato. reinforcement of Kiwi Can’s key messages. ‘Like’ Foundation for Youth Development Kiwi Can is focused on positive learning Waikato on facebook before 31 October and go in outcomes including development of positive the draw to win your choice of $100 vouchers for values and important life skills and using music to The Warehouse or Hoyts Cinemas.
Western Community News - October 11
Crawshaw Duathlon
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Dust off those running shoes and grab the bike and helmet ready for the Crawshaw Duathlon, on Sunday, 13 November, from 10am. In association with Sport Waikato, Hamilton City Council and Crashaw School the duathlon will raise money for Christmas in Crawshaw. This fun and active community duathlon will include great spot prizes to win including two brand new bikes. There are two options: Option one has a 2km walk/run followed by a 1.6km bike ride, two laps around Crawshaw Park, finishing off with a 1.2km walk or run. Option two is a 2km walk or run. Assembly area will be at Crashaw School. For more information contact : Daniel at Sport Waikato on 021-241 6538,or Ioana Manu, Hamilton City Council, on 849 5170 or 021-359 878.