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Issue No.59 (June 2012)
Delivered to 17,000 homes throughout Hamilton’s western suburbs
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Kennedy Edmonds and Chaylah Ata both aged 9 years, representing Nawton School 6-a-side hockey team.
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Vaginal thrush – common but easily-treated Thrush is a common fungal infection caused by the micro-organism candida. Candida, along with many other micro-organisms, lives quite harmlessly in our bodies, and in body cavities such as the vagina. These organisms usually cause no problems, until something upsets our bodies’ normal balance, allowing candida to multiply and symptoms of thrush to appear. Thrush infections can occur in many different sites, but vaginal thrush is the most common. The normal vaginal discharge changes from a clear, or slightly milky, fluid to a thick white consistency, like cottage cheese. Other symptoms – such as itching, burning on the outside of the vagina when passing urine, or soreness around the vagina – indicate a vaginal thrush infection. Most women at some stage in their lives will experience these symptoms. The first time you do, you should see your doctor to ensure the cause is identified properly, and other problems - such as diabetes – are ruled-out. Vaginal thrush is more common if you are pregnant, going through menopause or taking the contraceptive pill. Some women can get it just before or just after their periods, and women with diabetes are more likely to experience these infections. Taking some antibiotic medicines can result in vaginal thrush. In addition, wearing tight-fitting pants, or underwear, made of synthetic fabric, or using vaginal deodorants, bubble baths or certain soaps, also can increase your risk. Your Self Care pharmacist can explain why these are all ‘triggers’ for vaginal thrush.
Pharmacies have a wide range of medicines for vaginal thrush. Treatment can be topical - using antifungal vaginal creams and pessaries (special preparations for placing high inside the vagina), or oral (by mouth). “Treatment timeframes 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.” Not all vaginal pain and discomfort is thrush in origin. “If your vaginal discharge has a greenish colour or an unpleasant smell, a different organism is the likely cause. If you have vaginal thrush symptoms as well as pain in your stomach and you feel unwell, you may have a more serious infection. In these cases, you need to see your doctor as soon as possible.” Some thrush medicines can damage the materials from which diaphragms and condoms are made, preventing them from working properly. Tell your pharmacist if you use these contraceptive devices so you receive the most suitable vaginal thrush treatment. For further information and advice ask your Self Care pharmacist for a copy of the Vaginal Thrush fact card. It provides good tips on preventing the infection, and reducing the discomfort if you do get it.
Te Rapa, Pukete, St Andrews, Beerescourt, Whitiora, Maeroa, Forest Lake, Frankton, Dinsdale, Aberdeen, Templeview, Nawton, Livingstone, Western Heights, Rotokauri, Crawshaw, Brymer
BEWARE OF BURGLARS Kia Ora and warm greetings to you all. This time last year in the months of June and July there were numerous burglaries in the Nawton and Crawshaw areas. On our statistics it was recorded as the highest time of the 2011 year. I dealt with a number of the burglars who were responsible for last year’s spree. They were all of school age, so they should have been at school, however they were truanting. It is important this year that you help me keep our area safe and reduce any form of victimization. Please ensure when you leave home, your house is fully secure. All doors are locked, all windows are shut and the alarms are set. If you are part of a Neighborhood Support Group make
sure those that are home during the day are keeping an eye out for your property. If you have children of your own, make sure they are attending school. If you are home during the day please keep an eye out for truants and suspicious people who look like they do not belong and contact us here at Nawton (07)8463064 or call 111. As I have said this time last year it was truants that were responsible for the majority of burglaries in our area. I will be out and about picking up school kids I see roaming the street and returning them to school, but I reiterate with community help we can make sure our area does not get targeted as it did last year. Willie Cuthers
Linkage Trust provides many services to the people of Hamilton. Its strength is in advocacy and brokerage. They do this by offering Service Navigation, Webhealth & ACC Advocacy. Service Navigation involves working one on one with people to assist them in accessing information and services that best fit their needs. It is free, confidential and self-referrals are welcome. They provide follow up support to make sure that the services chosen are appropriate. Webhealth is an online directory of health and social services. It is a free link to over 1800 services in the Waikato DHB area. Services listed include counsellors, support groups,
legal support, education, as well as community organisations. Webhealth also has a broad range of health and wellbeing resources and a community noticeboard of events, sport, jobs and more for the community. This can be accessed at www.webhealth.co.nz. ACC Advocacy is a free telephone only service for clients of ACC. The service provides support and advice to those who have experienced issues with their ACC claims. To find out more about the Linkage Trust services drop into their office at Unit B2 99 Greenwood Street, Frankton or contact them on (07) 839 2828, 0800 WEBHEALTH or 0800 1234 ACC.
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Pokies - have your say
Pokies are the most harmful gambling product in New Zealand. More gambling addiction problems due to pokies are reported than all other causes combined. In Hamilton, and elsewhere in New Zealand, pokie machines are concentrated in the poorest areas, sucking millions every year out of them, with only a small proportion returned to those communities. How many pokies do you see in our wealthier suburbs like the Lake area, Western Heights, River Road, or Rototuna? New Zealand is supposed to be a corruption-free country, but dozens of rorts and rip-offs by people and groups involved in the pokie industry have been reported in recent years. Waikato’s biggest local pokie trust – Grassroots – is currently under investigation by the Department of Internal Affairs for not giving out the minimum-required share of 37% of their pokie income – and two-thirds of what is given out goes to the Rugby Union, a professional sport. A Private Members’ Bill is now before Parliament (and has received wide support from MPs to date) to change the way this pokie money is distributed – to ensure local committees including community representatives make those decisions – and, importantly, to give local communities, through their Councils, the choice as to whether to have pokies at all (except in Casinos) - a choice our communities don’t currently have. It also calls for a minimum of 80% of pokie income to be given back to the community. Self-appointed pokie trusts, with no accountability back to any communities, want to keep their current cosy arrangements, and are organising groups they do give grants to, to oppose the Bill. This Bill is the ‘Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill’, proposed by Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell. We recommend you, and the groups you belong to, consider supporting it (deadline for Select Committee submissions is June 21st). Denise Roche, Green Party MP
Your Say: What was your favourite moment on Shortie St?
Siyanna, 14 years I enjoyed it when it began, going back watching the very first episodes has been really cool.
Julia, 14 years I think the best moment would have to be when Joey was on and he was secretly the strangler.
Brooke, 1 4 years A good moment for me was when Ula become pregnant.
Ki O Rahi Crawshaw twilight sports nights are back but this time its ‘Ki O Rahi’ we are playing. Shannon Jolley member of the Crawshaw Youth in Action group is running Ki o Rahi Wednesday night’s during the term 2 at Dominion Park 4:00pm till 5:00pm. Ki O Rahi is for all ages and very easy to learn. You don’t have to be a expert to play this game and you can learn as you go. Ki o rahi is a ball sport played in New Zealand with a small round ball called a ‘Ki’. It is a fast paced sport incorporating skills similar to Australia rules, rugby union, netball and touch. Two teams of seven players play on a circular field divided in zones and score points by touching the ‘pou’ and hitting a central ‘tupu’ or target. If you’re keen to learn more, come on down Wednesday nights to Dominion Park if the weather is fine. See you there.
Karlos, 15 years I liked it when the Helicopter crashed.
Hirini, 15 years Hayley dying on the show great moment, but I did like her character.
Kaika, 16 years I liked it when Hunter became a drug addicted it showed that anyone can become addicted to drugs.
Chill in the Park is Back
It’s almost winter so why not get some snow in the park to go with it? After last years success, Chill in the Park is back. Led by the Western Stars youth leaders, Chill in the Park is held during the school holidays to provide a fun event for children and youth in the community. Happening this year on Wednesday, 11 July, 11:30am till 3pm at Elliott park in Nawton. Loads of fun stuff to do including a snow dump, fun relays, sports, our famous food challenge, face painting and a huge scavenger hunt. This event is free and will have heaps of cool prizes to be given away. We wish to thank Hamilton City Council for funding this event. Come down and check it out we hope to see you there, From Western Stars Youth Leaders.
Kaelyn, 16 years I liked the moment when Nicole and Lana got together.
Whitianga, 13 years Hayley dying was a good moment but I liked her character she was Psycho.
Project K Leap of faith
Adrenaline was pumping and confidence was building as Kayne Kohu and Alisha Apiti geared up to conquer an obstacle of 10,000 feet at the Jump Start 2012 event at Whenuapai Air Base on Saturday 5th May. Both students were selected as part of the Foundation for Youth Development (FYD) Waikato Project K Programme for the chance to tandem skydive out of a New Zealand air force C130 Hercules plane; an opportunity offered to FYD Waikato by Jump Start. For someone who admits he’s not all that comfortable with heights, Kayne certainly put that fear aside when he stepped towards the edge of the Hercules and was faced with 10,000 metres between himself and the ground. “I’m not a big fan of heights but I knew I wanted to do this. I think Project K has helped me work through these kind of obstacles. Right from the beginning of the programme we learnt to face challenges and push ourselves out of our comfort zones. This was a fantastic opportunity; a once in a lifetime opportunity.” says Kayne. “It was a breathtaking experience” says Alisha “I was so nervous and excited at the same time while I was waiting to go up in the plane; it was amazing.” Jump Start has occurred annually for the past six years and provides young people from FYD’s Project K with the opportunity to tandem skydive. Project K is a FYD programme which helps to develop confidence in young people over a 14 month programme in which young people are encouraged to face challenges and realise their potential through Project K.
Alicia (Centre Right) with her mentor Alice, Tandem master, mum.
Maeroa Intermediate School Production
“ I could get Wigglebottom to help me whip up an uglifying potion and add it to the cookie mix...”
Sounds like some dialogue out of Hoodwinked, but no, it is a line out of the latest production showcased by Maeroa Intermediate. “The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Sisters “is a comedy drama for kids by Sian Lewis. It’s a one-act comedy play for kids, based on a collision of fairy tales. A retired evil witch discovers her mirror has been lying to her for years – she’s not the fairest of them all. She decides to get her revenge on everyone fairer than her – which is everyone. As always, plenty of students and their talents were on show. Great costumes and some outstanding performances. There were two separate casts, with approximately 40 students involved over all. Students also took charge of directing, prompting, music and props. The show ran in Week Five with four performances, three matinees and one evening for families. Western Community News - June 2012 3
Nawton Community Church Indoor Bowls
Monday afternoons at Nawton Community Presbyterian Church is a lively time, abuzz with conversation. It is the weekly session for indoor bowling, but if you just want to go for the cup of tea at half time that’s fine. The social contact is more important than bowling, so if you can’t play it doesn’t matter – go along anyway. There is a token prize each week for the winning team so, although it is a social time, there is an element of competitiveness for those who enjoy the challenge. It is open to all – both men and women attend. At present there are about 25 on the membership list, with weekly
attendance averaging about 16. It is a small, friendly group but newcomers are always welcome. There are three social events outside bowling each year – a mid-year Christmas outing, a Christmas function and the opportunity to attend Ladies Night at the church where the men from church cook a meal for the ladies. The sessions are held from 1.00 to 3.00 on Monday afternoons, with a break at 2.00 for afternoon tea. The cost is $2 per week of attendance. For further information, phone Olga Robinson on 078470368.
Grandview community garden under way Waikato DHB board member Martin Gallagher turned the first sod to launch Grandview’s new community garden in March. The sustainable fruit and vegetable garden is part of K’aute Pasifika’s Waikato international community gardens’ project. Mr Gallagher spoke of the health benefits having fresh fruit and vegetables would have for community members. “This project is an excellent opportunity for people to come together and participate in an activity that has many benefits.” He congratulated K’aute Pasifika for choosing the Grandview community for such a project, and acknowledged the new migrants and refugee centre, the Salvation Army Grandview corps (for providing the land), and Grandview residents for their ongoing support.
Mr Gallagher (centre) plants the first tree with help from fellow board member Ewan Wilson (right) and project mentor Tim Newton (obscured)
By Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe
I have long argued for greater emphasis to be placed on rehabilitation of prisoners to reduce the risk that they will reoffend when released, so I warmly welcome recent Budget initiatives. National is serious about making our communities safer. New funding priorities announced last month will boost investment in rehabilitation and reintegration to contribute to a 25 per cent reduction in reoffending by 2017. 33,100 additional offenders will receive new and expanded drug and alcohol treatment in prisons and in the community, up by almost 500%. 7,855 additional prisoners and community offenders will receive new and expanded rehabilitation services, and 2,950 additional prisoners will receive education and employment training. Two-thirds of prisoners have addiction problems, while up to 90% can’t read or write well. By increasing investment in alcohol and drug treatment, and education and skills training, we can reduce the likelihood of reoffending and increase the prospects of successful reintegration. Remand prisoners will, for the first time, be eligible for these programmes. Usually, over a quarter of prisoners are on remand. Addressing the drivers of crime, and involving whānau and communities in rehabilitating and reintegrating offenders, is vital. We will remain tough on the worst criminals – but most prisoners are released at some stage, and we don’t want them to reoffend. Each prisoner costs over $90,000 a year. If we can help them to make a positive contribution to society on release, there will be fewer crimes, fewer victims and safer communities. We want to work with local government in these challenging financial times to deliver efficient and affordable council services for New Zealanders.
A tribute to Crosslight Trust Volunteers
You may remember reading an article in the June 2011 issue of WCN that had the title “NO AGE LIMIT TO VOLUNTEERING AT CROSSLIGHT TRUST” where we told you about three gentlemen who helped with the “outside bric-a-brac stall” (usually held weekly depending on the weather). Well, sadly we now tell you that our wonderful friend, long-time volunteer, mentor and former trustee, Alex Marcon, passed away on Good Friday. Just two days before his passing, Alex and Donald held their stall in the carpark – a dedicated volunteer right to the end (for over 23 years). We miss him very much as do many of our regular customers. Alex would’ve been 99 years old in July and had hoped to reach his century next year, but that was not to be. We also pay tribute to Elizabeth, our volunteer who
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The garden is funded by the government’s Healthy Eating Healthy Action (HEHA) programme that aims to improve physical exercise and nutrition and achieve a healthy weight for all New Zealanders. The launch included a composting demonstration and the sewing of seeds that will produce next season’s harvest.
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helped with sorting donations of goods for the shop and worked quietly in the storeroom, popping in and out of the shop when needed. Elizabeth passed away on Monday 14th May whilst on holiday in the UK. She was 87 years old and had volunteered with us for nine years. She was a lovely lady with a wonderful sense of humour. Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to both Alex and Elizabeth’s families. We have been so blessed to have these two people as part of our Crosslight “family”. Both Alex and Elizabeth were fantastic examples of “you’re never too old to volunteer” and both of them lived life to help others and to make a positive difference.
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Mothers
Mother’s Day is behind us now but let’s not forget the vital role Kiwi mums play in building strong families. Local Labour MP Sue Moroney spent Mother’s Day at the Hamilton Lake on her annual charity walk. This year Fraser High Teen Parent Unit was the recipients of money raised at the event. “I really respect the work the young mum’s are putting into their studies and therefore ensuring a better future for their children.” Unit director Sue Ford says the money raised will go towards a new van for the unit. “If we didn’t have a van we wouldn’t have a teen parent unit. It’s very difficult for our mothers to get to the unit, they have very small babies and
most don’t have a car at home.” As well as supporting the teen parent unit, Ms Moroney says the event was perfect timing to promote the benefits of her Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Bill. The bill looks to extend PPL from 14 weeks to six months allowing mothers or fathers to make the most of these formative months. The PPL bill will have its first reading in Parliament soon and will rely on submissions from Kiwis to take it to further. Show your support for extending paid parental leave – for information about the submission process email sue.moroney@parliament.govt.nz – with PPL in the subject line.
Labour MP Sue Moroney talks to Jessica Clausen’s (with baby Bentley) about her studies at Fraser’s teen parent unit.
Rhode St School constructs Ecological Island
Back in 2009, our Green Team (Enviro Agents) visited the Maungatautari Ecological Island as part of their learning journey. All enthused, they came back to school and soon started asking questions “Why we couldn’t we have an Island of our own?” Rhode Street students and staff were challenged with the idea and soon had their thinking caps on. Student voice and community involvement were encouraged and ideas began to shape • A tree house in the centre of the island as a learning hub. • Native plants and herbs to be planted on the island. • Fresh water crayfish living in a man-made stream.
• Flying foxes and swing bridges and the fireman’s pole as fun activities. • A pest proof fence to keep predators out. • Lots of room for the kids to explore and hide. • Eels to be released into the stream next to the school. • Waharoa to indicate the entrance to the island. • Art work and sculptures to celebrate the student’s culture diversity and learning. Tree planting has already commenced and will continue to happen in the next few months. Native plants will include Flax, Tussock grass, Cordyline (Cabbage tree),
Te Ahurei a Rangatahi Trust
(The gathering of youth) Te Ahurei a Rangatahi Charitable Trust (TAaR) is a youth health promotion organization (funded through the Ministry of Health) that aims to support youth and their families to make informed decisions. Our Vision: To provide a uniquely Maori service to support rangatahi and their whanau to take their space and place in a world of diverse realities Our Mission: To deliver a nationally recognized best practice and professional service to meet the requirements of rangatahi and their families The services that we provide are: Peer Education programs Youth Advocacy Community Training Youth & Family Counselling Volunteer Training Youth Support Groups Youth Events Peer Support Training Community Action towards youth Drugs (CAYAD) Youth Mentoring The majority of young people that access the service are aged between 12-25 years. TAaR aims to up skill young people in health and well-being through information and application. The strong youth participation component of the service allows for the organisation to take a strong stance on workforce development, whereby pathways into the health and social sector are created and strengthened. For more information contact us, Phone: 07 838 3013, Fax: 07 838 3015 Email: teahurei@xtra.co.nz, Address: Floor 1/46 Bryce Street, Hamilton
Tree Fern, Kowhai, Ribbonwood and Mahoe. Arbour Day promises to be an exciting event this year with the planting of over 200 trees and shrubs on and around the island. Students are learning through the process of Inquiry and therefore continue to contribute new ideas every day. Our students say :“This is one of the biggest and most challenging projects I have ever been involved in.” Tamantha Deakin (Year 8) “It is shaping really well and starting to look like the original plans. I’m exciting about planting all the trees on Arbor Day.” Rebecca-Rose Ngatai (Year 7) “It is a large jump for us as a school because we’ve moved from planning it on paper to it coming alive in front of our eyes.” Jessica Chappell (Year 8)
Waikato Family Centre
The Waikato Family Centre run programmes to support young mothers and young fathers. The Young Mothers Support Group is for mothers who are under 21 years old who have a baby under 12 months. It provides an opportunity to meet health professionals who can offer a wide range of advice. You will meet other young mums who are members of the group. Their support and personal experiences are likely to be very helpful to you. Partner involvement is encouraged through our Young Dads’ Day. Young Mothers Group topics include CPR, Immunisation, Police/safety, Water safety, Toy library, Family planning, Mother’s wellbeing, Introduction to
solids, Anger management, Breastfeeding, Relationships, Crying baby, Baby massage, Health issues for mother and baby, Self esteem, Parenting skills, Behaviour and Budgeting. Young fathers, are you the partner supporting a teenage mum and baby? Coming up on Thursday the 21st of June, 5:30 -7:30pm at the Waikato Family centre we have a Young parent evening which includes a Free Dinner. Some topics covered are the importance of the father’s role, CPR and the chocking baby, awareness and prevention of child abuse. For more information please contact Waikato Family Centre on 834 2036, txt 021 159 8590 or find us on facebook or www.waikatofamily centre.co.nz Western Community News - June 2012 5
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL
Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Outstanding Performance by students at Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival A group of thirteen nervous and energised Fraser students arrived at Fairfield College on the evening of Thursday, 28 April to take part in the University of Otago, Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival. They were one of fourteen schools who took part this year. Not only has it been noticeable that the standard has got higher and higher, there has also been a sizeable increase in the number of schools taking part. Their adaption of ‘Titus Andronicus’ took sections of Act 5. Tamora [Rachelle Wilson] brought her disguised sons [Robbie Preston and Roge Zapa] to murder Titus [Zac Stokes]. The tables were turned! The sons had their throats slit and they were baked in a pie and served to their mother and other guests at a banquet! Different dramatic conventions were used to tell the tale: A shadow play, ably narrated by Reno Bolstad, told the back story and slow motion was used for the slaughter of characters at the banquet. All the students did an amazing performance on the night and the directors, Mandy Faulkner and Leanne Ireland, were justly proud of them. The process wasn’t without hiccups, however! Nadine Corcoran fell off her
horse and performed with a cast on her arm – even taking part in the fight scene! Jonah DeardenSkoludek had to go into hospital for an emergency operation and Bronwyn Laundry stepped in on the morning of the performance! A big ‘Thank you’ to Cherie Cooke who did a fantastic job of creating collars that split to release silk ‘blood’. Also, to her husband, David, who created metal daggers that heightened the authenticity of the fights. A 15 minute performance has to reach a high standard and
Fraser’s entry did that, because of the reliability of the actors taking part, even if they only had a short time on stage. Performers Kimberly Wilkinson, Matthew Tini, Erin Nelson, Rebekah Walker, Zane Curle and the others showed the values that Fraser promotes: integrity, perseverance and respect. Their behaviour and their support for the other schools were awesome. Congratulations to St John’s College who will be representing the Waikato region in Wellington at the end of May – look out next year!
Waikato University Scholarship Awards Congratulations to the past Fraser students who have gained scholarships in the following areas: The Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence School Leaver Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to students in their first year of study who gain NCEA Level 3 Certificate with an Excellence endorsement. Scholars receive $5000 towards their fees or accommodation. The 2012 recipients from Fraser High School were: Mikala Watene (upper right) and Christina Korebrits (right). The University of Waikato Academic Merit School Leaver Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to students in their first year of study who gain an NCEA Level 3 Certificate with a Merit endorsement. Scholars
receive $3000 towards their fees or accommodation. The 2012 recipients from Fraser High School were: Danyon Togia, Lauren Wells, Mitchell Turnbull and, Kirsten Kay. The 2012 University of Waikato Plus One School Leave Scholarships – This Scholarship is offered by the University of Waikato to recognise academic excellence in students who are not eligible to receive a School Leaver Scholarship as they have taken a gap year or similar activity before enrolling at the University of Waikato. There are a limited number of contestable scholarships. Baylee Kelepamu from Fraser was awarded this scholarship. The Bachelor of Engineering Fees Scholarship – Full Scholarship was awarded to Mikala Watene. The Bachelor of Engineering Fees Scholarship – Half Scholarship was awarded to Nicole Verstraten.
Top Result by Students in NCEA Exams Tamara (Rochelle Wilson [right]) listens as Titus (Zac Stokes [left]) accusses her sons of the violation of his daughter (Erin Nelson [lower left]). A shocked Saturninus (Matthew Tini [centre]) looks on.
Fraser Student Wins Maori Scholarship
Congratulations to Raihi Grant and her whanau for being awarded the VM and LM Rosier Scholarship from the Maori Education Trust (Toitu Kaupapa Maori Matauranga) in May this year. This scholarship is available to year 13 Maori students with academic merit studying Raihi Grant mathematics and two sciences at Level 3 or higher. Raihi was only one of six students nationally to receive this scholarship. She is a member of the Hei Taniwha Whanau at Fraser and is studying Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Biology and English at NCEA Level 3. Raihi is also studying Algebra 101 at Waikato University.
Student gains prestigious scholarship
Shaunna Polley, last year’s academic captain, has continued to excel, receiving the prestigious Hillary scholarship for academic and sporting excellence. This scholarship not only pays her university fees for the duration of her degree, but also gives her access to the advice and mentoring of elite coaches and athletes in her sport of volleyball. She receives free membership to the university gym as well as specialist personal trainers. Shaunna is currently studying Physics, Biology and Mathematics at Waikato University and true to form, received an A+ in her first Biology assignment. “I just want to show that a student from good old Fraser High can do as well as anyone if they put their mind to it”.
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The following students are recognised for their academic achievement. Not only have they gained NCEA Level 1 or 2 but they have had their certificates endorsed for their commitment to achieving at a higher level. To achieve an Excellence endorsement they must get at least 63% of their credits as excellences and similarly for a merit endorsement. Fraser is proud of the achievements of these students and congratulate both the students and whanau who have supported there young people in their endeavours. NCEA Level 1 with an Endorsement of Excellence Alex Whale. NCEA Level 2 with an Endorsement of Excellence Michael Thomson and Tanwen Ward.
NCEA Level 1 with an Endorsement of Merit Amy Griggs, Arielle Christiansen, Bronwyn Laundry, Chennay Pascoe, Cody Griffiths, Danielle Taipari, Darcy Briggs, Denzel Belbin, Eden Pearce, Emma Wallace, Ezra Shield, Jessica Donald, Jessica McEwen, Joel Spring, Jonathon Lee, Jordan Pool, Kathleen Dons, Katie Briggs, Kavarne Nicho, Kaysey Smith, Matthew Barnett, Matthew Tini, Natasha Lester, Nicholas Jones, Renson Mathui, Samantha Rush, Sarah Carswell, Tamamoko Green, Toni Kelly. NCEA Level 2 with an Endorsement of Merit Amanda Maguren, Anisha Harris, Emily Cooper, Emma Brooks, India Vernall, Jade Verstraten, Jessie-Lee Radford, Kathryn Chung, Loryanna Read, Lyndia Tan, Natasha Disher, Rachel Knight, Sophie Evanovich, Timothy Low, Toni McDonald, Zac Stokes.
Old School – A Memoir By Dave Campbell Fraser High School Principal 1969 – 1983.
Dave Campbell has written a brief account of the establishment of Fraser High, the book contains humorous stories, photos and interesting highlights of his time as Principal.
A must read for past students and those interested in the history of our school. Copies are available from the school office for just
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FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Students Receive Positive Feedback
Four students; Josh King, Det Leng, Tanwen Ward and Sally Chen all helped at the Balloons over Waikato Night Glow and were recognised by the Lions Clubs in Hamilton for their assistance selling tickets in a raffle, to raise funds for the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society Lions Lodge, in partnership with the Balloons over Waikato. Our school received a letter from Margaret Brasting of the Hamilton Riverside Lions, stating that they are a credit to their parents and to Fraser – “We found them a delight to work with, they were confident and very professional and willing to approach people and sell the tickets. “We really appreciated the time they gave and their willingness to help Lions with this project.”
…and at the going down of the sun, we shall remember them Anzac day is a day on which we remember those who have fought for New Zealand. Especially those who fell at Gallipoli. The dawn parade was a really good time to reflect on what happened and the consequences of war. The atmosphere was sombre, but it was a great sensation watching the sun rise and feeling the heat of new beginnings come over us. The civil parade was quite different, with speeches and guests from Leper (Belgium), who spoke about the special relationship that the people of Leper have with Hamilton. This is always a special day of the year for us to remember those who have fallen. Lest we forget. Angela Crow, Te Arawa House Leader
provided a Cenotaph Guard. While each school had their own programme, each of them remembered their former students who had served their country with honour.
Poppy Day
On Friday, 20 April, the Fraser High School Cadet Unit participated and supported the RSA
Fraser Cadet Unit supports local school ANZAC Ceremonies
Officers and cadets were honoured to be invited to participate at school Anzac ceremonies around Hamilton. The cadet unit was represented at the Hamilton Boy’s High School ANZAC Assembly by Lt R Kerapa, NZCF; at Fairfield College ANZAC Assembly by Major Murray Belchamber, NZCF and Frankton Primary School ANZAC Assembly again by Lt R Kerapa, NZCF, with seven Fraser High cadets. At Frankton Primary the cadet
by collecting donations for its annual Poppy Day appeal at the Dinsdale Shopping Centre. Poppy Day is traditionally held on the Friday before ANZAC Day. Despite Poppy Day being held during the school term holidays, our Cadet Unit was well presented and performed their duties with pride and honour. One of the goals of the unit is support and to lift the public profile of the Cadet Unit within our own community.
Cadets On Parade in Raglan
ANZAC Day this year, as in previous years, was a very busy occasion for the Cadet Unit. At 5.00 am the cadets gathered at Knox Street and paraded in the Dawn Service. Following this the unit retired to Fraser High School and enjoyed a good hot breakfast, before heading to Raglan to fulfil their responsibilities in providing the Raglan Civic Anzac Service with a Cenotaph and Flag Guard. Sgt Daniel Reyes commanded the Cenotaph Guard with L/Cpls J Anderson, C J Aspin Jr, E Clingin, and Cadets A Martin and W Hallam. Cpl J Aspin Snr provided the Flag Guard. The rest of the unit marched in the Raglan Parade with Major Murray Belchamber NZCF and S/Sgt C. Abelanosa.
Six Fraser Students Selected for 2012 International Students visit Coromandel Peninsula Waikato Trades Academy at Wintec On Friday 27 April, the 13 June 1820. The ship stayed in Congratulations to the six Year 11 students who were selected to attend the Waikato Trades Academy at Wintec’s Rotokauri campus this year. Ethan Clingin, Ian Crow, Muhammed Shafwaan, Scott Swetman, Sukhdev Kumar and Tukere Adams went through a selection process in Term 4, 2011 and were selected based on their motivation to succeed, passion for a trades career and willingness to remain at school until Year 13. They will join students from 12 other Waikato secondary schools for a six-week course (two week blocks of study – Terms 1, 2 & 3) in mechanical, electrical and automotive engineering. During the six week programme, each of the students will assemble a motorbike from scooter parts, achieve unit standards towards NCEA and a national trades’ qualification, while also experiencing first hand a taste of tertiary education.
international students from Fraser went on a trip to the Coromandel. This trip played an important part for us to truly understand Kiwi culture. After the trip, I found myself interested in the background of this awesome place. I went on Google and searched for the history of the Coromandel. This is what I found: The township of Coromandel is situated on an inlet called McGregor Bay and was named after the British Navy ship “HMS Coromandel” which first anchored off Colville on
These students will attend the academy for the next three years, each year working on a different project. With hard work and dedication they can achieve a Level 2 Trades’ Qualification and NCEA. Motivation and commitment is the key to these students’ success. Year 12 students, Daryll Fuller, Michael Shrubsole and Sosifa Eukaliti who completed and graduated from the first year of the Waikato Trades Academy in 2011, will continue this year. Over the next two years they will build either an Off Roader Buggy or Robotics. Students will be selected for Year One for next year’s academy in Term 4. Above: Michael Shrubsole admiring the year 2 project, a quad bike. Left: Ethan Clingin working on the framework of his motorbike (year 1) project.
the Hauraki Gulf for 12 months then went back to England with a load of timber. The Coromandel is a very interesting place, not just because of its history, but also for the shoreline. Actually, it is the way in which the water eroded the cliffs that formed this huge cove. It made me think what a wonderful world we have. It is nature at work that reminded me of the greatness of our world and how little we know about it. – David Yeung, Hong Kong
The international students at Cathedral Cove
Geography Students take to the Beach
In late March, a group of 26 senior Geography students made the annual trip to Whiritoa Beach, which has been a tradition at Fraser for over 30 years. Our aim was to explore the
environment and learn what processes make a beach look and operate the way it does. After a stormy night and moments without power, we woke to the most beautiful weather we have had all summer, perfect for a couple of days at the beach. Our trip was a huge success and the senior Geography students should be very proud of the work they produced. They were a credit to our school and we look forward to their successes throughout the year.
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FRASER HIGH SCHOOL
Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Livvy brings us the Hamilton News
Last term, Year 12 student, Livvy Short, had the opportunity to try her hand at journalism. This resulted in five published articles including a photo and front page article on the history of the Fairfield Bridge in the Hamilton News. Working through the Gateway programme, Livy spent one day a week for ten weeks working at the Hamilton News, where she was able to combine her interests in journalism, photography, travelling, meeting different people and hearing their stories. Livy says about her experience, “You should take every opportunity that Gateway and Frasernet gives you. I knew I really wanted to pursue writing and Gateway offered me the opportunity at Hamilton Press and I took it. “Now I’m really keen to explore other aspects of journalism. I just really want to write and share people’s stories and be proud of it.”
Students place at Rock ‘n’ Roll Nationals
The New Zealand Rock’n’Roll Junior Nationals were held in Invercargill over the Easter weekend. Fraser students, Tayla YimLoy and Kaitlyn Francis, competed with their partners in the same sex section. Kaitlyn Francis gained a 3rd placing in the best dressed same sex section and made it to the quarter finals. Tayla Yim-Loy gained a 4th placing in same sex best dressed and made it to the semi-finals. Both girls are part of Hamilton’s Drifters Rock’n’Roll Club, which was placed first as the most Supportive Club. If you are interested in learning to Rock’n’Roll, come along to the Vardon School Hall, Cunningham Street, Te Rapa, on Tuesday evenings, 7.30–8.30 pm, or Friday evenings, 6.30–7.30 pm. Entry is $4.00 per evening and there is social dancing at the end of each lesson.
Above: Kaitlyn Francis (standing) with her partner, Sage Bidgood. Far left: Tanya Yim-Loy with her partner, Sage Maley.
One of Livvy Short’s articles from the Hamilton News.
First Performance Nerves for Music Students
A great performance by Andrea Faletau
On Wednesday and Thursday, 23 and 24 May, twenty-six Year 12 and 13 Fraser music students preformed at Agora Café. Each performed two or three, well-rehearsed pieces with the ultimate goal of passing their Solo Performance Achievement Standard. The added motivation to perform well, was that the concerts were attended by a large number of family, friends and staff from Fraser. I had the luck of being one of the last performers on the Wednesday night, so watching all my class mates, nervously coming and
going, added to my motivation to get it done. It was a great experience preforming in a proper venue and in front of a good audience. This gave us a realistic idea of what it would be like to perform at a professional level, if we wanted to carry on in our musical carriers. On behalf of myself and all the other performers, I would like to thank all the family, friends and staff for making the effort of coming to support us. We now look forward to our next performance evenings in September. – Josh King
Agriculture Students get Farm-Fencing Experience
Year 12 and 13 Agriculture students from Fraser High School learned fencing on Caroline Swann’s coastal property in Ruapuke, Raglan on the 2, 3 and 4 April. An eight wire and batten fence stretching 1.2km was erected along the coast with the work being part of an assessment toward the students’ land based certificate. The three day camp gives the students a taste of reallife farming conditions. The Swann family hosted the class and provided hearty meals in exchange for labour. Jim, a local fencing contractor for 40 years, is also excited that Fraser is offering primary industry credits for senior students and donated his expertise free of charge. Many of the class are from suburbia and enjoyed the sea air, night time fishing and a fire on the beach after a hard day’s work. Owen Brackenhurst, from AGRIBUSINESS TRAINING, has visited Fraser and is impressed with what Rio Iti and Simon Thompson have been teaching the students. He also commented that girls in the class especially impressed him with their control of high tensile wire.
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SADD Conference a Great Experience
During the school holidays I represented Fraser High at the North Island SADD Conference in Napier. Over 100 other students from around the North Island also attended. We were split into 12 groups and told to design a campaign against drinkdriving. We also heard the heart rending stories of seven people involved in a single drink-driving accident. I came away from the discussion feeling saddened, enlightened and determined to push the same message that the people who were affected most by the accident wanted to get across. That is; “No one walks away from a drink driving incident unharmed”, even if it’s just beeing pulled up for being intoxicated. – Kettie Loveday Speed, SADD Committee.
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau
Inline Hockey, a Fast and Exciting Game
Inline hockey is a fast and exciting game, similar to ice hockey but played on roller blades. Fraser students have been involved in the sport at school, club, regional, national and international levels for many years. In Term 1, Fraser had two teams in the school league. Most players start playing in school league, and can join the Hamilton Inline Hockey club, which gives opportunities to play in a regional league, tournaments and to be selected for regional and national teams. During the last school holidays, Scott Swetman (year 11) played in the Oceania games against Australia as captain of the NZ U14 team. Selection for the national team is highly competitive, and selection as captain is an acknowledgement of Scott’s exceptional leadership, technical and strategic skills. At the end of Term 1, Fraser Cavaliers and Fraser White both took 1st place in their respective grades
School. T h e y had an awesome two days and the schools must be congratulated on how well their students performed. The majority of them only started Bowling in the last month, or through KiwiSport Bowls, last year. Congratulations to Sally Chen who was selected for the Secondary School Bowls Team to play Auckland in June.
Right: Nick Hall makes a steal from the Taumaranui lineout. Below:Keanu Frelan breaks the Taumaranui line.
Senior B division Jagwinder Singh (Year 10) was the top wicket taker in the schools’ Senior B division Gurpreet Aujla (Year 9) was the top wicket taker in the Year 10 competition. Congratulations to all these boys.
Rugby League at Fraser High School in 2012 Following on from last year’s success of sending a Fraser High School Senior Rugby League team to the New Zealand Rugby League Secondary Schools National Competition in Auckland, we as a school have been trying to continue in the development of Rugby League. This year we have established a Junior (Yr 9s and 10s) and a Senior (Yr 11-13) team with players that have expressed interest. We have also been working hard to make sure that players who wish to play both Rugby and Rugby League (RL) can do so, if they choose. Both trainings and game fixtures have been organised so that there are NO clashes. Junior RL training is currently on Thursday’s straight after school
Fraser 1st XV begins season with a tight clash Taumarunui High School 1st XV travelled to Hamilton to meet Fraser in one of the first rugby clashes of the season. Both teams fought hard throughout the match with an even contest ensuing. Taumarunui went into half time with a 19-3 lead and looked to have domination over the Fraser team. However, a strong fight back in the second half, including smooth backline moves and strong physical scrums, saw Fraser score 17 points in ten minutes to win the match 20-19. Taumarunui returned to Fraser on Wednesday 30th May for a rematch.
Hamilton Cricket Association hosted their annual Junior Prize Giving on Wednesday, 2 May. Three of Fraser’s finest young cricketers received awards for outstanding efforts over the course of the season Satvir Singh (Year 11) was the top run scorer in the schools’
in school league. A third team, Fraser Blue, will be entered in school league in Term 2. Players at all levels are welcome. School league is played in terms 1, 2 and 3, and practices are at school in lunch breaks. If interested please see Sandy or Will in the sports office.
Fraser Student Makes New Zealand Secondary Schools Bowls Team Eleven High Schools entered teams in the Waikato Secondary Schools Lawn Bowls Championships. The 62 student players, from Mercury Bay, Huntly, Putaruru, Matamata and Hamilton schools, travelled to Hamilton City Bowling Club for the two day championship. All the students were well behaved and represented their school with dignity. We had two lovely days of sunshine and all the students’ got a taste of what it takes to win a Waikato title, and more importantly, in the future National title in December. 43 students qualified through to the second day, including Sally Chen (pictured) from Fraser High
Fraser Feature High in Cricket Awards
and Senior Rugby League training is on Monday’s and Wednesday’s straight after school. Fraser High school is hosting a Rugby League Tournament at Rest Hills on Thursday 14 June, a number of Secondary Schools in the Waikato have been invited to attend this tournament and both the Junior and Senior teams will be competing. There is a Waikato Rugby League Regional Secondary Schools Competition that takes place (midweek) towards the end of the Rugby season and the National Secondary Schools RL Competition is in September in Auckland. After the Fraser Tournament on 14 June it
is our intention to try to organise some mid-week games on a fortnightly basis. We also have plans to offer Rugby League as a specialised NCEA subject for 2012 and are currently working with NZRL and NZQA to try to make this happen. There will be a meeting later on this year to confirm this and to give parents/caregivers more information. Please support the development of Rugby League at Fraser. If you have any questions in regards to Fraser High School Rugby League please do not hesitate to call Mrs Mary Davis on 846 8628.
Medal for Fraser High Cyclist Two Fraser students competed in the cycling competitions held at Paterangi on Sunday 26 May. Jordana Hallam (pictured), came 3rd in the U15 female, which has qualified her to participate in the North Island Secondary Schools Cycling Championships. Corey Van den Hulst, did not finish, due to being hit from behind just after the start of the race and his bike suffering some damage.
Whose line is it anyway?
Fraser High School’s Theatre- tournament table and with last sports team, “Thug-life” continue night’s after match analysis we to improve and evolve, achieving have identified our next strategy a significant success at their latest and look forward to next term’s match on Monday 28th May. match. Continuing their earlier form from Watch this space for further details last term’s matches, they kept the audience and judges engaged and laughing finishing neck and neck with arch-rival Hillcrest High School: second equal – no mean feat in itself for such a new and inexperienced team. Well done, “Thuglife” – currently occupying a top “Thug-life”, during rehearsals five position on the Western Community News - June 2012 9
What’s on out West
Happening in Crawshaw
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? Next Community Forum happen 26th of July 2012. 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. Zumba with Kellyy - Starting 4th June at Frankton School, Monday and Friday at 6pm, First class free, $5 per class. C.S.C & Students $3 Contact 022 104 1599 email zumba.loving@gmail.com Want to get on top of your finances? Cap Money is for you, In just three evenings you will draw up your own budget and learn a money management system to help you stick to it. This free course is being held 13th, 20th, 27th June at St davids Church Hall Dinsdale from 7pm to 9pm. More info phone Shirley 027 488 8580 or Sue 8478437 (evenings) www.capmoney.org Whanau Day at Crawshaw School. Happening Friday 8th of June, 2:30pm till 5:30pm. Loads of fun free stuff including health checks, Ki o rahi, fun challenges and fitness tests. For more information contact Ani Nock on 021 359 876 or on ani.nock@ hcc.govt.nz.
Services at The Western Community Centre Community Information, Photocopying, Send a Fax, Free phone for local calls, Venue available for Hire, Free pregnancy tests and much more! Ti Rakau 2 Music Ti grammed designed by aspects of Kapa Haka, porary Maori music that
Rakau 2 music is a proJeremy Murray that has Mau Rakau and contemhas been created to cater
to all types of learning styles whether you’re big, small, fit or unfit, can’t hold a beat or just a novice Ti Rakau 2 music is able to work every area of working out your body. Ti Rakau is an excellent way to become active without too much strain on the body and incorporates many muscles that people fail to use every-day. Anaru Terry will be running classes starting Tuesday 19th June from 9am - 10am at the centre. (Gold coin donation to cover venue costs) 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 11am. Get of your Butt Dance Classes Held Monday nights 3.30pm - 4.30pm, age 10 years and up. Midwife Clinics Providing Free pregnancy testing, all antenatal care, Labour and birth- Home Birth, Local Birth Centre’s and Waikato Hospital, Postnatal care. Gillian 027 564 2836 Gillian1974@xtra. co.nz (based at the centre every Friday) Courtney Butler 027 307 4454 Naturopath Robyn Jackson Well-known Naturopath Robyn Jackson is offering half-hour consultations at no charge for Community Services Card holders and their children. Contact Robyn, phone 853 7080. English language Partners 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 Shanti’s Rasoi Learn how cook Indian food at
Supported Emoployment Hi, we are volunteers at the Western Community Centre packing the fruit and vegetables each week. We work well as a team getting pleasure helping others. Two of our team come from Idea Services Ltd, they want to tell their reason for volunteering. Our goal is to gain employment. This could be full time, part-time, casual, or one off jobs, even an hour per week, business or private employment. Besides helping the community, volunteering teaches skills that will be useful in employment. Our ability to integrate collaboratively, time keeping, respecting other workers and following instruction is enhanced. Some of our fellow Service Users currently do voluntary work in other community activities; others have already gained these skills and are now in paid employment or seeking to be employed. Our competency and confidence is strengthened by our achievements at courses, including NZQA qualifications, First Aid, Health and Safety practices and other valuable learning forums. Work Experience gives us the chance to practice these learned skills. We now have people suited to a lot of jobs. Examples of our skill-base: office, gardens, supermarkets, warehousing, fast-food, bakeries, transport, motels, farming, childcare and cleaning. CV’s, references, Referees who know and support our ability and suitability are available. Will you consider us for you next vacancy? Can you provide or create a permanent job or work experience situation for us? Please keep the door ajar, call our Supported Employment team today. Contact Supported Employment: Carleton or Roseanne Phone: (07)847 – 1290, Head Office (07)834 - 7200
Contact Ioana on 849 5170 - or - Tim on 847 9044 ioana.manu@hcc.govt.nz
Tai Chi Every Tuesday and Friday Tai Chi, Cost $3 per session We offer 2 community Tai Chi classes for Seniors each week. Tai Chi has been proven to improve mobility, flexibility and balance. Classes are held every Tuesday and Friday 10:30am-11:30am. Maureen Leong is the primary tutor. 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 pot luck and a great way to network and make new friends. Contact 8474873 Ex 9, admin@wccham.org.nz, 8474873, www.westerncommunitycentre.org. Check us out on Facebook!
CROSSLIGHT TRUST 1 Johnson St, Dinsdale, phone 07 847 2998 – crosslight@xtra.co.nz Office hours: – Mon-Friday 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. (except Tues 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. closed from 1-2p.m. each day. Foodbank: Mon-Fri 10.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m. – for further details please contact us Counselling: Professional team of qualified counsellors. Appointments available by phoning us – very reasonable rates. Support for Deaf, Hearing Impaired and DeafBlind: home visits, support and advice available. NZ Sign Language Classes: If you are interested in learning how to sign, please phone us for infor-
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mation about the next courses. C.A.F.E. – Creative Activities for Elderly: this programme caters for those 70 years plus who live in the Dinsdale/Nawton/Forest Lake/ Frankton areas. Come along to a fun morning every Friday – varied activities, guest speakers, morning tea and short trips. Home visits are also available for those who need them. OVER 60s’ SOCIAL GROUPS: Two groups – each group meets two Thursdays a month – one for a day trip and one for a morning tea with guest speaker or entertainment. Available to those over 60 years of age and who live in the Dinsdale/Nawton/Forest Lake/Frankton areas. OP SHOP: Open Monday-Friday, 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Good quality clothing, shoes, linen, household items, books and more at reasonable prices. Income from the shop goes back into the services and programmes we provide to the community.
If there’s something else we may be able to help you with, please do give us a call or email us – it’s a privilege to be here for you.
Volleyball in West Hamilton
Social Volleyball - played every Monday night during school terms at Te Rapa Sportsdrome, Church Rd, Pukete. Next competition starts 30th July Grades for teams from beginners to guns. Cheaper fees for school student teams. Intermediate age (Yrs 7 & 8) Volleyball - at Te Rapa Sportsdrome, Mondays after school, next comp is Term 4. KiwiVolley (for Primary school-aged kids) -, contact Tim below. Next comp is Term 4. Junior High School competition: Thursday nights, starts near the end of Term 3. Beach Volleyball - at the new Te Rapa Beach Sports Centre, Wednesday night 2-a-side competitive comp and 4-a-side social comp. Next comp starts late October. Contact Dave on 021-477 388, or email waikatovolley@yahoo.co.nz for enquiries & entries.
Calling all Under-5s....
Positive Pacific Mamas Fono
Bring your parents, caregiver, guardian or grandparent to Crawshaw School hall on Thursday 14th June to the Under 5’s Expo from 10.30am till 12pm. It will be an action packed time, full of fun activities, free resources and spot prizes. This is a totally free event where your Whanau can learn what support there is available for you and them before you go to school. So come and enjoy the fun with PORSE, Sport Waikato, Ministry of Education, Midland Health and other agencies. See you there. Crawshaw Under 5’s Expo, Crawshaw School hall Thursday 14th June, 10.30am till 12pm For more info please contact: Andrea Timings, text 021807034 or e-mail andrea.timings@hcc.govt.nz.
On Friday 1st June at The Link, Te Rapakau Pacific Trust will be hosting the first ‘Positive Pacific Mama’s Fono’. This event will bring together parents and caregivers of children 0-5 years old. “We want our parents to be confident, skilled and knowledgeable about managing children’s behaviour as part of a loving nurturing relationship” Saffron Middleton SKIP Parenting coordinator at Te Rapakau Pacific Trust. The ‘Positive Pacific Mama’s Fono’ has a fantastic variety of Pacific speakers who will share their personal stories of motherhood. Parents will leave this event with lots of HOT TIPS to assist in their journey as a parent. Our aim is to support strong vibrant Pacific community in Hamilton, one way we do this is through the MSD Strategies for Kids, Information for Parents (SKIP) programmes. For more information on SKIP classes or to request a registration form for the ‘Positive Pacific Mama’s Fono’ please contact: Saffron-Moana Middleton on (07) 838 1278 or email saffron-moana@ terapakau.co.nz
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The Palace Dance Studio
The Palace is a dance studio that only teaches Hip Hop Dance. The Palace Dance Studio is where dancers can learn from some of the leading choreographers in New Zealand. We cater for all ages and all levels of Hip Hop dance. The Palace Dance Studio is where you can learn, rehearse, create, collaborate and grow. The Palace Dance Studio promotes a supportive, smoke-free, alcohol-free, no swearing, no arrogance and a friendly environment. The most important goal of The Palace is for each dancer to use Hip Hop Dance as a way to follow their dreams from dancing for fun to dancing on the world stage. Palace Dance Studio Timetable Tuesday:Juniors: 4:15pm – 5:00pm, Opens: 5:30pm – 6:30pm (All ages), Advanced: 6:30pm – 7:30pm Thursday: Opens: 5:30pm – 6:30pm (All ages), Advanced: 6:30pm – 7:30pm For more information contact Kawena Jones, Email: info@thepalacedancestudio.co.nz, Phone: 07 849 1401, Mobile: 021 117 8805, Website: www. thepalacedancestudio.co.nz
Alcohol & Drug Community Support House
We provide supportive accommodation for people with alcohol and drug related problems seeking recovery. The Support House is set up with all the things that you would expect to find in most homes including bedding, towels, household furniture and appliances. All you need bring is your personal effects and genuine desire to begin an on-going drug and alcohol free lifestyle. It is imperative that members of your family and supporters understand the addictive process and recovery and how they can respond in the most helpful ways. This collective approach has proven vital to success in sustaining recovery.
The Surprisingly Simple Secret to Powerful Writing
Are your children more than capable, yet cannot seem to achieve the desired success in the classroom? The culprit is often the inability to write well. Yvonne can help them improve their writing skills very effectively and painlessly. This fully registered Excellence in Writing tutor has been teaching students with fascinating results. Michael (13), who has always struggled with and hated writing, now says, “I did not want to take writing classes, but I can see how much it has improved my writing and it has helped me get into the accelerated class at school.” The students attend a weekly lesson where they are taught structure, style, applied grammar, note taking skills, report
writing, essay writing and research techniques. A local mother of a dyslexic son mentions,” This course also suits those that struggle. Yvonne goes over and above to help them understand and achieve, which in turn is helping my kids gain confidence.” Another mother says of her capable 16 year old,” I’m so pleased at what he has achieved already - it’s fantastic considering the gaps he had when he started. ” Classes for 11year olds and up are available at the Western Community Centre and in Flagstaff. Please email Yvonne at y.jonker@xtra.co.nz for more information. The students on the photos are, from left: Kaylen Roux, age 11 and Hannah Walshe, age 15.
Many families have struggled to deal their loved ones addiction and subsequent fall out. We are able provide referral and individual counselling to strengthen the family as whole. If you want help, the time is right and you think we are the service for you or your whanau/ family member you are welcome to call us to discuss your needs. What we offer a safe supportive alcohol and drug living environment with experienced staff to assist you in recovery and support your endeavours and success in your life. Support House (07) 834 2428 Trust Director Stephen King: stephen.k@xtra.co.nz
Is your instrument lonely? It’s time to take the cover off the keyboard, unlock the piano, dust off that old acoustic, tune up the drums, re-string the Stradivarius and learn to play! On selected weeknights from 3pm til late, there are 30 minute music lessons available at the Western Community Centre. One of the professional musicians from New Zealand Music Centre will take you through a course at your pace, with the aim of giving you the ability to play along with your favourite music, jam with your friends or refine your existing skills. Lesson arrangements vary from one-on-one through to groups of four on almost any instrument. Get in touch with Joe McNamara (details below) to book your spot or find out more. p: (07) 808 0235 m: 021 563 808 e: hamilton@ nzmusiccentre. co.nz
Insight Learning Services for Youth
Gracelands insight learning is part of the Gracelands Group of Services, a not for profit, charitable trust. Insight learning is a NZQA accredited PTE with training centres located in Hamilton, Paeroa and New Plymouth. Insight learning delivers a range of fully-funded programmes and workplace training with tutors assisting and supporting their students in finding employment or further training. The Koru programme focuses on job search, interview and employment skills. This 13 week course includes a period of work experience and employment
focused unit standards. Early Childhood Education and care is a Youth Guarantee programme offering the National Certificate in ECE level 3. Students can also gain credits towards NCEA level 2. The literacy and ESOL courses provide quality training in reading, writing, speaking, listening, spelling and numeracy skills. Insight learning is based at 5 princes St in Hamilton. You can call in and see them or phone Paula at 07 834 3939. Western Community News - June 2012 11
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www.national.org.nz The Western Community Centre
holiday programmes fun for 5 - 12 year olds!
Mon 2nd to Fri 6th July Based @ Fraser High school
Mon 9th to Fri 13th July Based @ Western Community Centre
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Learning for Life!
Six weeks to go and we will graduate with our Level 3 National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care from Vision College. Our course was based at the Western Community Centre starting in August 2011, finishing June 29th 2012. This year has been a year of: growth, learning, new experiences, gaining lifelong friendships, having fun and challenging ourselves. Here’s what my classmates have to say about their year: “Precious memories” Jess “I enjoyed my time on this ECE course, I loved that I’ve made some amazing friends and learnt new skills to develop my interest in early childhood education and help my children have a better future” Donna “I loved my learning experience and classmates. Thanks to the tutors and Vision College “to have fun is
to succeed” Rebekah “I never knew that learning could be so much fun, thank you Vision College for giving me a second chance at academics” K.M “Through my year on the course I have learnt life skills and have gained experience looking after children first hand in my placement, it has shown me that it is the path I want to continue on” Melissa “I have learnt a lot at course not only about ECE but also about myself, this course has shown me that “every accomplishment starts with the decision to try” Tegan I have learned that fun and education come together to produce a great course and friends, and I have learnt very important life skills that will stick with me for the rest of my life. Written by Hayley Clark (Student)
After School Care
Children are picked up from Aberdeen and Nawton School and brought to our Centre. Programme runs till 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Tues 2nd to 6th July Year 9 students or 13 Year olds Mini Golf Movies Based from Fraser High school
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The Western Community Centre 46 Hyde Ave. danielle@wccham.org.nz
ph 8474874 ex5
itycentre.org
mun www.westerncom
12 Western Community News - June 2012
Nawton Dental Centre For all high school students between 13 – 17 yrs old we offer:
-Free General Dentistry -$10 Gift Voucher
(The Base or Westfield depends on availability)
for having your annual exam and treatments completed by us between Jan/2012 - Sept/2012 when you present a copy of this ad. (Conditions apply, please call us for further enquiries)
(07) 846 - 5678
61 Hyde Avenue, Nawton, Hamilton www.nawtondentalcentre.co.nz