Staff Only DayMonday 14 March

ISSUE 2 | MONDAY 7 MARCH | 2016

Hands on at Otago

Page 10

Swimming and Triathlon

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Celebrating 65 Years

Page 8

Academic Colours

Page 6

e-Day for Enterprise Page 11

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CLASS COUNCILLORS7CC Oscar Gosling StellaFutter

7JR Olly Blackburn Manaia Davies

7HB Charlotte Moana Duncan Riddle

7KK Daniel Holland Cameron Newell

7LW Blake O’Donnell Alex Hunt

8KH Jack Kennedy Jessica Bassett

8JN Leah Hamilton-Cross Becky Bruce

8HL/SG Jordan Atutolu Callum Watson

8GA Niamh Guy Reuben Boyes

8SJ Lucy Mitchell

9BH Caitlin Hool Callum Jones

9BV Rozlyn Doherty Hayley Murray Georgia Walker

9JD Rebecca Inch Emily White

9MB Ben Francis Caden Dixon

9NV Devon Read Annalise Selfe

10CH Shayden Monk Blake Stevenson

10EV Michelle Bruce Aleisha Knowles

10GC Kate Morris Georgia Allison

10MI Maddie Beardsmore Jackson Smith

10PN Caleb Longdin Tom Welch

11LG

11NF Natasha Young Sam Marsh

11RS George Brown

11SC Mitchell Baird Taylor Parker

12CQ Abbie Cider Brogan Baldwin

12JW Tom Gullery Cameron Ellis

12MM Gus Thomas Sydney Riley

12RB Toshi Pander Madison O’Callaghan

13MC Alice Bradley Sam Dalley

13ME Michael Campbell Esther Basevi

13MK Michael Ridgen

Head Students: Eddie Searle and Lexi Sutherland

Malvern Community Rep: Bailey Campbell

Hi, I'm Leticia, I'm 16 and I'm from Recife, Brazil. Recife is so different to Darfield and this is an incredible experience. I really like to draw and I hope to explore that here at Darfield High School while improving my English and making new friends.

Hello, my name is Amanda. I'm 16 years old and I'm from Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Brazil. I like playing volleyball and soccer too, but I don't play very well. I want to learn more English and to make new friends. I'm looking forward to having fun and new experiences here.

Hello! My name is Mayara. I'm 16 years old. I'm from Brazil, and my hobby is listening to music. I like to walk, play volleyball and go to church. I want to improve my English and learn more about the culture here.

Hi, my name is Stefany and I'm 17 years old. I'm from Brazil and live in Recife—a big city. I like to play volleyball, listen to music, and hang out. I'm looking forward to improving my English, and making new friends.

Hello, my name is Eva, and I'm 15 years old. My hobby is reading, I love adventure and romance books. I'm looking forward to improving my English and making more friends.

Hi, my name is Julia and I'm 15 years old. I'm from Belém de São Francisco - a small city in Brazil. My favourite hobby is playing handball, but I believe this is not played here. I love listening to music. I'm looking forward to improving my English, making new friends and learning about a new culture.

Above: Leticia, Amanda, Mayara, Stefan, Eva and Julia

Welcome to our new students from Brazil

Parents are asked to observe the ‘No Parking Zone’ between the School’s front gate and the bus bay. To keep our students safe, we need this area clear before and after school. There are signs indicating the restrictions.

Opposite the school on McLaughlins Road, car parks are marked out and broken yellow lines are painted outside residents' driveways. Please ensure you park within the allocated spaces and not in front of residents’ driveways.

Your co-operation in this matter is appreciated. There is usually plenty of space around the bend towards Bangor Road or south-west on McLaughlins Road.

Parking Outside School

PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS

These students receive a

certificate and a $10 voucher

Around School

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Principal’s Comments and AwardsRebecca InchCrystal Van Duinen

Issy KennedyWilliam Davidson

Sophie Palmer Emily White

On Saturday 27 February, nearly 200 ex-students and staff gathered to celebrate the school’s 65th Jubilee. Secondary school is such a formative experience for most people that it is not surprising many are drawn back to reminisce about their time at Darfield High School. It seems to take about a 25-year break however, until this call is strong enough to get along to a Jubilee, with the youngest ex-students being from the early 1980s.

Thank you to the organising committee for their work in planning the successful celebrations. Attendees at the Jubilee were impressed with our current students who did a fine job as guides for school tours, musicians in the Jazz Band, speaker at the church service, and supporting the caterers at the dinner.

Athletics was held on a cool day last Tuesday. Luckily, the drizzle stayed away and the day got warmer as it progressed. Thank you to the large team of staff who organise and run this event. In order to support higher levels of performance in athletics, the PE department has been supported by parents and other staff to offer training at lunchtimes and after school. This has been popular with students. Thank you to Mr Dickens and the PE staff, Ms Hely, and Mr Murdoch for your support and coaching skills. This work was evident on the day with several records being broken.

Athletics Sports is the last major school sporting event of Term 1 before winter sports get underway. Thank you to Mrs Armstrong in her role as Sports Co-ordinator.

Due to unexpected illness, we are currently seeking a teacher or tutor for our Engineering (metal work) classes so, if you know somebody who could be available short or long term, then please get in contact with me.

We have 846 students at Darfield High School this year. This is about 50 additional students from last year. The process to build additional classrooms is underway, with the architect for the project soon to be appointed. In the meantime, rooming is tight at the school, with classes and teachers moving between rooms more often than we would like.

The school’s long term strategic goals are published elsewhere in this newsletter. These goals were developed by the Board of Trustees following a process of feedback and consultation. The goals provide a focus for the school’s ‘direction of travel’ over the next few years. Annual strategies are developed from these goals in order to work toward achieving them. Annual goals will be available on the school website.

James Morris

Seen at Athletics Day—proud House supporters! Congratulations, you have all won an Around School prize. See Mrs Watson on Wednesday or Thursday .

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Strategic Goals 2016–2020Goal 1: Student and Staff Wellbeing To enhance systems and implement programmes to support student and staff well-being

Areas of focus Measurable Outcomes

Health and safety systems School systems meet the requirements of legislation and good practice

Student and staff mental health Greater than 80% respond positively to indicator questions in the staff and student surveys

Staff communication and decision processes Greater than 80% respond positively to specific questions in the staff survey

Goal 2: Middle school (Years 7-10) To investigate and develop curriculum and pastoral systems in order to support greater coherence of learning in Years 7-10.

Areas of focus Measurable Outcomes

Curriculum and pastoral structures Current structures reviewed Proposed changes to structures implemented

Digital citizenship Agreed digital citizenship teaching and support structures in place and in use

Systems to monitor achievement of groups (e.g. cohorts, priority learners)

Co-ordinated system of monitoring and reporting of the achievement of groups of students in place

Career and course guidance Survey indicates that 80% of students and parents feel they have the support they need to make good course choices

Goal 3: Staff capability To develop staff capability to meet the needs of changes in teaching and learning approaches

Areas of focus Measurable Outcomes

NZ Curriculum ‘Key Competency’ of Using Language, Symbols and Texts

Higher levels of achievement in assessments clearly linked to use of language, symbols and texts

Integration of ICT tools to enhance learning Staff and student surveys indicate >90% confidence in use of ICT in class

Teacher PD Average of 80% positive responses in PD section of Teacher Survey

Goal 4: Infrastructure To develop the school's infrastructure to meet the needs of an increasing roll and changes in teaching and learning approaches

Areas of focus Measurable Outcomes

10 year property plan and 5 year agreement Property plans approved by MOE. Work undertaken as per agreement

ICT Network 80% positive feedback in staff and student surveys to specific network questions Network fully operational for at least 95% of school days

Review of Student Management System Review completed and new system implemented if required

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Strategic Goals 2016–2020Goal 5: Community networks To enhance the way in which the school works with local schools and communities in order

to better support student learning

Areas of focus Measurable Outcomes

IES with Malvern Cluster of Schools Cluster goals are achieved

Communication with community Surveys show high community awareness of school strengths and opportunities

Engagement with Maori community Surveys show at least 80% of families with students who have Maori ethnicity believe that their child is able to achieve ‘success as Maori’ at DHS

Strengthening and extending relationships with business community

TBC once baseline information is available

Goal 6: Student Achievement To have students achieving to their potential

Areas of focus Measurable Outcomes

NCEA NCEA achievement profiles comparable or better than schools with similar demographic >50% Merit and Ex at Level 1 >45% Merit and Ex at Level 2

University Entrance >70% of participation students attain UE

Literacy and Numeracy 80% of students in Year 7-10 show at or above expected progress in ‘scale score’

National Standards To be confirmed

Goal 7: International programme To increase the numbers of fee-paying international students

Areas of focus Measurable Outcomes

Increase number of international students 35 equivalent full time students per annum

Diversify international student country of origin

50% of students from countries other than Japan

Diversify student recruitment sources 20 active recruitment sources

ESOL Programme Student language progress of an average of (TBC) achievement levels per annum according to (to be confirmed) assessment.

Goal 8: Governance BOT members develop the skills to effectively fulfil their role

Areas of focus Measurable Outcomes

Develop expertise in school governance BOT members attend STA conference once every three years At least one BOT member attends each STA course Student trustee attends annual training opportunities

Review of policies All policy areas have been reviewed

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NCEA Level 1—Subject EndorsementsWilliam Benbow: Merit in MathematicsChristopher Moffat: Merit in Digital Technologies and Merit in Business StudiesTaylor Strowger: Merit in MathematicsMaddison McMillan-Da Via: Merit in HistoryCameron Ellis: Merit in MathematicsOlivia Brackmann: Merit in HistoryCaitlin Aubrey: Merit in MathematicsBillie Jo Greening: Merit in ArtChaedyn Bellam: Merit in MathematicsSydney Riley: Merit in MathematicsHibiki Shimizu: Excellence in JapaneseYusaku Matsumoto: Excellence in JapaneseMomo Kawakami: Excellence in Japanese

NCEA Level 1— endorsed with MeritFinn Davidson Eloise Dance Amy Bruce Alyssa Cruickshank Hamish Evans Pippa Foster Madison O’Callaghan Iva Vukovic Akalanka Ekanayake Tessa Mitchell Hannah Marchant Tom Gullery Tom Wilson Georgia Burrows Lily Barrett-Power Georgia Cottrell Jade Collier

Caitlin Frazer Matthew Hadler Vincent Li Creagh Grace Hodgman Hannah Glassey Michael Hughes Georgia Shinn Shanya Johnston-Kroll Tane Nikora Chelsea Wilson Kelly Leonard Adam Walker Sacha Smith Timothy Mathers Brett Langlands Anna Hefferon Matthew Grigg Finn McGregor Isaac Proud Devin Benbow Cassidy JuddHolly KimberGareth KirtonHayley Fraser

NCEA Level 1—endorsed with Excellence Leigh Walters Abigail Cider Sophie Bucknell Caitlin Soal Rachael Phillipson Harriet Watson Georgia Watson Joseph Manifold Stephanee Lomas

Caitlin Fraser Samuel Roper Fergus Thomas James Thornley Brogan Baldwin Danielle Cooper Sean Pennells

NCEA Level 2—Subject EndorsementsRegan Cornelissen: Merit in ArtEamon McKay: Merit in HistoryRebecca Fickling: Merit in Digital TechnologiesJackson Pitkethley: Merit in ArtSamuel Dorsey: Merit in HistoryIndia Perrie: Merit in ArtLiam Hindle: Merit in ArtAlice Bradley: Merit in ArtChloe Walker: Merit in ArtRenee Robson: Merit in Home EconomicsEmma Harding: Merit in Physical EducationBreanna Hale: Merit in MathematicsLucy Wilson: Merit in EnglishChontelle Radford: Merit in MathematicsMikayla Mills: Merit in Home EconomicsCharlotte Carter: Merit in HistoryBailey Campbell: Merit in DramaRyo Nishimura: Excellence in JapaneseKoharu Iwai: Excellence in JapaneseHitomi Kaneko: Excellence in ArtNCEA Level 2—endorsed with Merit Kaitlin Feast Samara Crosby Brittany Muiznieks Kellen Patfield

Academic Colours 2015

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Luke McKay Kristen Blaber-Hunt Aidan Tuhill Selina DixonChloe Fraser Kyla Higgins Karta HewittJasmine Nash NCEA Level 2—endorsed with Excellence Emma Grigg Ellen Walters Courtney Townsend Emily de Rooy Madeleine Tasker Alexis Sutherland Michael Ridgen Edward Searle Lilian Stott Kathryn Barnhill

NCEA Level 3—Subject EndorsementsLiam Bragan: Merit Geography and Merit in Statistics and ModellingNicole Frazer: Merit in Statistics and ModellingMichael Millar: Merit in Statistics and ModellingAmber Pont: Merit in Home EconomicsTayla James: Merit in Statistics and Modelling and Merit in Home EconomicsEmma Forbes: Merit in Statistics and ModellingYusaku Kimura: Excellence in JapaneseTakaaki Kuwashiro: Excellence in JapaneseAnnabelle Johnston: Excellence in ArtHonoka Ishida: Excellence in JapaneseChisano Tsugehara: Excellence in JapaneseHanako Nakagawa: Excellence in Japanese

NCEA Level 3—Endorsed with Merit Madison Coleman Matthew King Savannah Sayer Thomas Rowlands Shannon Griffiths

Academic Colours 2015

Congratulations to two of our students who were awarded a New Zealand Scholarship:ealand ScholarshipSarah Baker: Scholarship in Media Studies George Watson: Scholarship in Biology

Above: Ellen Walters and Edward Searle achieved top in Level 1 and Level 2 NCEA

Emelia Todd-Lister Brittany Hodgman Brie Gullery Sarah Baker Julia Anderson Francesca Dela Cruz Georgina Brown

NCEA Level 3 – endorsed with ExcellenceGeorge Watson James Cider Ella Pearce Lois Freemantle Tim Logan Nicole Hamilton-CrossCiara Rayne

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Sixty-five years ago, in February 1951, 44 students began their High School tuition at Darfield— and now, the school roll for 2016 is approximately 850 students.

And so, on Saturday 27 February 2016, the Ex-Student/Staff/Committee folk from over those years celebrated the 65th Jubilee of our school.

The day began with tours around the school and then we gathered at the Darfield Recreation Centre for a ‘cuppa and a natter’ while the High School Jazz Band entertained us superbly.

At 7.00 pm, we had a formal dinner with an address from the Ex-Students Association acknowledging ex-students and staff from the various years since 1951. At the dinner interval, the Patron of the Ex-students' Association, Charlie McCaughan, cut the Jubilee cake and Diane Woodward, Secretary of the Association for many many years, was accorded ‘Life Membership.’

"...One thing is certain , however, that schools will not be like those of a generation ago. We, as a school , must

work hard to keep our school community informed as

we move into the inevitable changes ahead."

R Ryburn, Principal School Yearbook, 1981

James Morris, current Principal, gave us an entertaining and informative address on the growth of the school since 1951, covering all manner of aspects, from buildings and programmes, to student numbers and staffing.

The evening finished with a dance and further ‘nattering’ where the school legends and myths and truths of our days at Darfield High School were mulled over, elaborated on, and retold over again.

The 65th Jubilee raised $1410.00 to go towards the school's Memorial to the earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011.

It was a great day renewing acquaintances with school mates and reliving what we all agree were the best days of our lives—so much so, we think we’ll do it all again for the 70th Jubilee in 2021.

Lindsay Johnston

Darfield High School Jubilee: Celebrating 65 Years!

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Find the album on our Gallery at http://darfield.school.nz/

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I was just one of 357 Years 12 and 13 students from all over New Zealand attending Hands On at Otago over a week during January. It is fair to say I was a little intimidated walking in at first, but warm smiles and charming chit chat quickly relaxed me, and friendships that I will value for life began to form.

The students attending the week-long course were split into two of the University’s residential Halls; I and 116 other Humanity and Business students were to live in Studholme College, whilst 240 Science students were situated across the road in Arana College. The variety of courses to participate in over the course of the week was endless, with options such as law, education, tourism, physical education, computer science, Nano chemistry, marine biology, political studies and performing arts, to name just a few. A diverse community was formed and a great atmosphere was created.

I was lucky enough to be selected to participate in the performing arts course, which consisted of three hours of singing, dancing, and acting each morning while we worked towards performing a musical theatre number for the rest of the students of Hands On. Another cool aspect of the course was, that, in the afternoon, students were encouraged to step outside their comfort

Hands on at Otago 2015zones and do two-hour long ‘snack’ sessions of other courses they may not have chosen for themselves. I was arranged to participate in physiology, taxonomy, and Pacific studies, all three of which were challenging and intriguing in their own ways. But that wasn’t the end of the challenges: there was a variety of activities to get involved in over the week, including a super hero dance evening, a quiz night, amazing race, and a sports evening, as well as more intellectually challenging events, like attending a lecture presented by the Vice Chancellor of Otago University, and informative activities, like tours of the accommodation options at the University and an evening talking to liaison officers about courses we are looking to attend the next year.

My experience at Hands on at Otago is one I will always think fondly of, and is an experience I would highly recommend to everyone, girls, guys, Years 12 and 13, and specifically those wanting to further determine or begin to decide what to do with their lives post school. I would like to thank Mr Baars and the Malvern Lions for helping me make this happen, and Otago University for the awesome experience.

Grace Lemon

Above: a few of last year's entries by our students

Malvern A&P ShowSaturday 26 March

Easter SaturdayThe Art Shed showcases school art and other sections students can enter. This wonderful competition has been going on for decades and young and old look forward to visiting this shed. Students love to see their work on display.

There are fabulous prizes and the School Art Cup up for grabs!

Please have entries delivered to the Sheffield School by Monday 21 March or telephone Michelle Webster on 03 318 3063 or 027 788 6543

There are sections to suit everyone, from Pet Agricultural Animals, Pet Dogs (including Best Dressed Dog!), Wool, Garden Vegetables, Cooking, Homecraft, Flowers, and Photography.

Go to www.showdayonline.com to find the full schedule and entry conditions. For further information on entering any class, please telephone Rebecca Stewart on 03 3183 105

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Stage Challenge FundraiserThe Stage Challenge crew this year are running various fundraisers to raise the money we need to get us to the dance and performing arts competition this year. We are pleased to say that we have teamed up with Phoenix Trading and are offering their beautiful range of cards and stationery to the staff and parents of the school.

If you are interested in looking into, or purchasing, any item from the vast range, then please do not hesitate to come into the school office and have a look at the magazines available and order online, or through the order forms which will be with the magazines. We are running this fundraiser between 7 and 23 March, all orders must be in before 23 March. orders will be completed and returned to the school to be picked up after 10-14 days.

For more information, to view the products and to order, visit:

www.phoenix-trading.com.au/web/tiffanyingram

We thank you for your support.

Stage Challenge Fundraising Team

Thomas has just completed his Masters at Auckland University, after completing Bachelor of Physical Education (Otago), and a Post Grad Diploma at Auckland University. His field of work was in Clinical Exercise Physiology looking at the role of high intensity exercise for cardio-respiratory fitness in patients with Coronary Artery Disease. He now has a MSc (Auckland University) in Clinical Exercise Physiology.

His parents, Ross and Lynn, are very proud of his achievements.

Ex-Student Updates:

Well Done, Thomas Meder!

Reader -Writer Morning TeaA gathering of some of our wonderful team of Reader-Writer volunteers took place on Wednesday 24 February. Hosted here at the school to kick start the year, nearly two dozen assembled to enjoy a morning coffee and sweet treat and catch up with each other before we begin another year of assessments.

This was a great opportunity to welcome a couple of new faces to our team, exchange knowledge and experience, and reconnect with friends. Assessments are due to begin in the next couple of weeks. Apologies—I forgot to take a photo— but it's a good excuse to organise another " thank you" morning tea again soon!

Elaine Guy

Anonymous

Appreciation

Appeal

Tuesday 8 March to

Friday 18 March

Make someone SMILE!

Last week, I had the pleasure of taking students to the Young Enterprise e-Day at Canterbury University. The Young Enterprise Scheme is for Year 13 students to set up and run their own business for the period of a year. They must open a business bank account, register their business, design, market and sell a product, complete company reports, including financial documents, and pay tax. They can gain up to 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in Business Studies through two assessments.

There were over 200 students at the event from schools all over the Canterbury region. They participated in team challenges and learnt about the programme for the year. In the afternoon, they worked on their lean canvas business models before presenting them to professionals in a speed monitoring session to get advice on their business idea.

The students will now begin to form their business and develop their business idea. They will also enter in the regional and national Young Enterprise competitions where there is over $25,000 in prize money and scholarships.

Bronwen Hoy

Here are what two students had to say about their experience yesterday…

Going to the YES e-Day was an amazing experience. Being able to take the first steps into Fern's and my business venture was amazing. It was a good opportunity, as we got to pitch our ideas to mentors and hear their advice on what we could do with our product and what we could do to improve our product. By being a part of the YES e-Day, I have already learnt so much more and I can't wait for what the rest of the year brings. Olivia McEwan

At the regional e-Day for YES at UC, I really enjoyed the opportunity to meet new people and talk to mentors about Olivia's and my business concept. I was given some great advice and learned many new skills. I am really looking forward to contributing to the Young Enterprise scheme this year. This new group has opened many doors for our business ideas. It was amazing to see so many people with the same drive as me and Olivia. At the end, we pitched our ideas to many business owners who have succeeded in entrepreneurship. They then gave us advice and potentially new ways to grow our own business. Overall it was a great experience. Fern Stuart

Young Enterprise e-Day

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Year 7 CampsDuring Weeks 6 and 7, Year 7 will be involved in their Outdoor Education programme. The classes will be away from school on the following days:

• 7-9 March: 7SJ + 7HB

• 9-11 March: 7JR + 1/3 of 7KK

• 14-16 March: 7LW + 1/3 of 7KK

• 16-18 March: 7CC + 1/3 of 7KK

In the next newsletter, we will have coverage of the fun activities they experience.

Last week, as part of their Social Studies' section on Refugees, Mrs Holland's class went out onto the field to make their own dwellings from bamboo and newspaper.

Luckily, it was a sunny day as the task was considerably more difficult than first anticipated.

Reflecting on their experience afterwards, the groups were asked to note important concepts they had learnt from this activity:

• Using your surroundings and finding what you can around you would give extra benefit and strength to your shelter.

• Tying string to something to make it a triangle can support a good hut. This gives a big space to sleep or sit in, and is easy to undo and move; refugees are always on the move.

• An advantage to surviving longer, would be to build a successful shelter.

• One important idea that we learned during this activity was to make a stable base. This is important because if the base is not stable the hut will not hold up or go through a storm.

Asked how they could apply what they had learnt in their own life, they said:

• Camping

• If we ever get lost in an area we are unfamiliar with

• If we become refugees

Afterwards, some wondered:

• How do refugees survive?

• Could they possibly make a better shelter?

• Would our shelter actually work?

• Why we don't take care of refugees and do refugees use the Salvation Army?

• Why do refugees come only from destruction?

• What would it feel like for yourself or someone you know going from a house and warm clothes to nothing?

• Do refugees find happiness, and if some countries don’t allow refugees in their country?

What Would Life Be Like As A Refugee

A massive effort was shown by Devon Crequer who gained 120 runs in a recent game against Lincoln. Unfortunately, Darfield lost the game but they will compete against Lincoln again in three weeks at the Big Bash Tournament, along with Ellesmere.

Devon plays for both Darfield High and Greendale. Toby Gross also did exceptionally well in the same game with 89 runs.

Darfield First XI Cricket

Today Kikorangi House staff held a morning tea with a blue theme to raise funds to go towards the Plunket appeal.

Together we raised over $90

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Shave for a Cure is happening at the end of this term and, once again, Darfield is taking part in this fabulous event. The event raises money for the Leukemia and Blood Cancer Foundation and this year, the team at Darfield is looking to raise over $5000 so that we can make a difference to the lives affected by these cancers.

Above left: Lisa Smith, New Image Hair Studio, tidies Ben Francis's newly shaved hair during last year's

Shave for a Cure

Each day, six Kiwis are diagnosed with a blood cancer, so every bit of money that is raised is important as it all helps to lower that number, with the end goal being none.

The school Shave is currently scheduled for Thursday 14 April which, conveniently, is the second-to-last day of Term 1, so there will be plenty of time to grow back some of your hair before Term 2 begins.

If you are not able to take part in the Shave, then we really would love it if you could

donate some money to one of your friends, or to the school directly. Donations can be made online—just go to the Shave For a Cure website and search ‘Darfield’ in the schools section and our name should pop up! Permission slips are still available from the student office for anyone keen to sign up!

If anyone has any questions about the Shave, then please contact any member of the Shave team: Eddie Searle, Brittany Muiznieks, Olivia Shinn and Courtney Townsend.

Canterbury Interschools ShowjumpingAfter a drizzly start to the morning, the day cleared but the rings were quite slippery resulting in several horses slipping. This was a huge competition involving 29 school teams, each with four riders. The Darfield teams certainly did themselves proud, and their team camaraderie was impressive.

Georgia Allison was super in the Show Hunter taking out 6th in the Equitation class out of approximately 116 riders, and also taking out the Year 10 Show Hunter class, with Gus Thompson taking 5th place.

Rosa Buist-Brown had a super Show Hunter round, coming 3rd in the Year 9 class. Katherine Hadler did an amazing job for her first Show Hunter competition and after a very stylish round, came 6th in the Year 9 class.

Results:Darfield HS Blue – 12th Gus Thompson Georgia Thompson Rosa Buist-Brown Katherine Hadler

Darfield HS Maroon – 15th Georgia Shinn Niamh Rayne Caitlin Rayne Georgia Allison

Show Hunter Equitation class: Georgia Allison 6th Year 9 Show Hunter: Rosa Buist-Brown—3rd Katherine Hadler—6th Year 10 Show Hunter: Georgia Allison—1st Gus Thompson—5th

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Swimming ChampionsAGE CHAMPION RUNNER-UP

Under 13 Boys Jack Kennedy Tom Freeman

Under 13 Girls Erin Hammond Chloe Newbigging

Junior Boys Ethan Taylor Aidan McCallion / George Ridgen / Harry Williamson / Caleb Curtin

Junior Girls Laura Ashworth Abi Tuhill

Intermediate Boys Harry Bampton Hunter Benbow

Intermediate Girls Amber Hammond / Christal Dudley Maddie Beardsmore

Senior Boys Aidan Tuhill Gus Thomas

Senior Girls Holly Kimber Eloise Dance

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Swimming Records NAME EVENT OLD RECORD NEW RECORD

Ethan Taylor Junior Boys 50 m Butterfly 40.80 : 36.09| Junior Boys Medley 1.29.81 1.21.37

Erin Hammond Under 13 Girls 50 m Freestyle 35.19 32.13 Under 13 Girls 50 m Backstroke 42.47 38.56 Under 13 Girls Medley 1.32.91 1.27.03

Amber Hammond Intermediate Girls 50 m Butterfly 38.50 36.97

Hunter Benbow Intermediate Boys 50 m Butterfly 38.84 38.25

Aidan Tuhill Senior Boys 50 m Breaststroke 34.19 33.53

Holly Kimber Senior Girls 100 m Backstroke 1.31.57 1.30.51 Senior Girls 50 m Butterfly 41.25 38.21

Find the album on our Gallery at http://darfield.school.nz/

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Triathlon ResultsIndividuals

YEARS 11-13 BOYS

1 Matthew Grigg 40.44

2 Harry Bampton 43.09

3 Jeroen Breunisse 43.25

YEARS 11-13 GIRLS

1 Jessica Osborne 51.56

2 Lillian Stott 53.19

3 Jade Collier 53.24

YEARS 9 AND 10 BOYS (Provisional result only)

1 Jackson Proud

2 Caleb Longdin

3 Lewis Morrison

YEARS 9 AND 10 GIRLS

1 Caitlin Rayne 32.32

2 Paige Hunter 34.20

3 Maddie Anthony 35.02

YEARS 7 AND 8 BOYS

1 Ethan Rose 24.25

2 Tom Freeman 28.22

3 Ben Bampton 29.18

YEARS 7 AND 8 GIRLS

1 Holly Curtis 32.31

2 Hannah King 34.20

3 Rozena Sutton 34.31

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Find the album on our Gallery at http://darfield.school.nz/

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Below are a list of sports teams and events that students can take part in throughout the year. If you would like to know more, please email the contact person.

Netball Years 7 and 8 Canterbury Primary Schools Hagley Park Term 2 to beginning Term 3 hb@darfield.school.nz

Netball: Senior A, B and C and Year 9 Canterbury Secondary Schools Competition Wednesdays, Terms 2 and 3 ka@darfield.school.nz

Basketball Junior Girls Years 7 and 8 Canterbury Secondary Schools Friday night competition. Training lunchtime Terms 2 and 3 at various schools ka@darfield.school.nz

Basketball Senior Girls Canterbury Secondary Schools Friday night competition South Island Championships Summer training and pre-season sessions training twice a week 2016 possible U20 competition (Saturday) go@darfield.school.nz

Basketball Intermediate Girls Canterbury Secondary Schools Friday night competition. Training lunchtimes Terms 2 and 3 go@darfield.school.nz

Basketball Senior Boys Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Competition Friday nights Terms 2 and 3, plus practice ka@darfield.school.nz

Basketball Junior Boys Canterbury Secondary Schools Competition Friday nights Terms 2 and 3 plus practice ka@darfield.school.nz go@darfield.school.nz

Triathlon and Duathlon DHS Championships Canterbury Secondary Schools Champs Term 1 ka@darfield.school.nz

Rugby Years 7 & 8 Canterbury Primary Schools- Hagley Park Term 2 to beginning Term 3 sj@darfield.school.nz

Rugby Years 9 & 10 Canterbury Secondary Schools Competition Wednesdays Term 2 to beginning Term 3 sj@darfield.school.nz

Rugby 1st XV Brockbank Graves Trophy Competition, College Day, Quad Tournament and a tour to Timaru and Dunedin.

Terms 1 and 2 Term 1 training jb@darfield.school.nz

Rugby Under 15 South Island Co-ed Schools Under 15 Tournament Term 3 jb@darfield.school.nz

Gymnastics Start of Term 1 No competition Terms 1, 2 and 3 nodandtic@gmail.com

Gymnastics All disciplines ka@darfield.school.nz

Hockey Years 7 & 8 Canterbury Primary Schools at Hagley Park Term 2 and beginning of Term 3 ma@darfield.school.nz

Hockey Girls Either Hockey Canterbury Competitions or Canterbury Secondary Competitions Monday/Wednesday/Friday Terms 2 and 3 ka@darfield.school.nz

Touch Canterbury Secondary Schools Competition Wednesdays Term 1 ka@darfield.school.nz

Tennis Canterbury Secondary Schools Competition Wednesdays Term 1 ka@darfield.school.nz

Athletics Canterbury Secondary Schools Athletic Championships Term 1 Training on Tuesdays after school. ka@darfield.school.nz jd@darfield.school.nz

Swimming Canterbury Secondary Schools Swimming Championships Term 1 ka@darfield.school.nz

Cross Country Road Race Canterbury Secondary Schools Cross Country and Road Race Champs Term 2 ka@darfield.school.nz

Kiorahi Canterbury High Schools at Hagley Park or Christchurch Polytech Terms 1 and 3 One-day tournament jw@darfield.school.nz

Canterbury Secondary Schools Gymnastics Champs Term 2 ka@darfield.school.nz

Cycling Years 7–13 Each Wednesday at Halswell Terms 2 and 3 ka@darfield.school.nz

Cricket Years 7–13 Various Tournaments around Canterbury Terms 1 and 4 ka@darfield.school.nz

Mountain Bike Riding National and South Island events Events throughout the year ka@darfield.school.nz

Target Shooting Darfield and Hororata Shooting Clubs Local and New Zealand Secondary Schools events Terms 2 and 3 ka@darfield.school.nz

Claybird Shooting Local, South Island and New Zealand Secondary Schools events Terms 2 and 3 ka@darfield.school.nz

Volleyball Senior Girls Canterbury Secondary Schools Competition Mondays after school Most games at Pioneer Stadium Competition Terms 1 and 4 (only four weeks in Term 4). Training Terms 1, 3, and 4 mc@darfield.school.nz

Volleyball Junior Girls Canterbury Secondary Schools—play on Mondays after school. Most games at Pioneer Stadium. Competition Terms 1 and 4. Training Terms 1, 3 and 4. mc@darfield.school.nz

Football Years 7 and 8 Canterbury Primary Schools at Hagley Park Term 2 and beginning of Term 3 ka@darfield.school.nz

Football Senior Boys Canterbury Secondary Schools Competition Wednesdays Terms 2 and 3 ka@darfield.school.nz

Football Junior Boys Canterbury Secondary Schools Competition Wednesdays Terms 2 and 3 ka@darfield.school.nz

Skiing Canterbury Primary / Sec ski and snowboard champs Term 3 (10 weeks) gc@darfield.school.nz

Moto-Cross ka@darfield.school.nz

Sports Teams 2015

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Athletics Day Snaps

On 12–13 February 2016, I rose to the challenge and completed the mountain race from Kumara to New Brighton, teamed up with my Dad. Firstly, I ran 3km from Kumara Beach, then biked 55km and then crossed the Main Divide during the 33km mountain run section.

After a great night’s sleep at Klondyke Corner, we biked 15km to Mt White for the kayak section through the Waimak Gorge. After completing my favourite leg, the 67km paddle section, I then biked into town on the 70km final leg.

My six-month training programme paid off; I had to train six days a week most weeks. My training included running, biking, kayaking and strength work. I am extremely keen to do the event again and will be on the start line again in 2017.

2016 Coast to Coast: Harriet's Epic EventI encourage other students to find out about the race and take on the challenge.

It was a huge weekend, it was both mentally and physically really hard, but hugely satisfying. I was so lucky to have been able to share this experience with my Dad in tandem! My mum, George and Kylie were the best support crew and I really can’t wait for next years’ race!

Harriet Watson

TERM ONE

WEEK SIX Monday 7 March• Year 7 Camps• Biology River TripTuesday 8 March• Year 12 Outdoor Ed, pm• BOT Meeting, 7.00pmSunday 13 March• Year 13 History Trip to Arrowtown (to 15th)

WEEK SEVENMonday 14 March• Year 7 Camps• Staff Only DayTuesday 15 March• Canterbury Athletics Prelims• PTSA Meeting, 7.45 pmWednesday 16 March• Massey University Presentation to Year 13s, P5Thursday 17 March• Setagaya Gakuen Visitors Arrive (to 24th)• World Vision Leadership Day Friday 18 March• Year 12 Rural College Practical DaySaturday 19 March• Canterbury Athletics FinalsSunday 20 March• Year 12 Geography Trip to Mt Cook (to 22nd)

WEEK EIGHTMonday 21 March• Year 9 Camps (to 24th)• Malvern Swimming SportsTuesday 22 March• Year 12 Outdoor Ed, pmWednesday 23 March• Parent Teacher Interviews• Year 12 Science Trip, am• CPIT Presentation to Seniors, P5Thursday 24 March• Newsletter # 3Friday 25 March• Good Friday Monday 28 March • Easter MondayTuesday 29 March• Easter Tuesday

School and Community NoticesTerm Dates 2016Term 1:

• Monday 1 February to Friday 15 April

• 14 March: Staff Only Day

• 25 March: Good Friday

• 28 March: Easter Monday

• 29 March: Easter Tuesday (School Holiday)

Term 2:

• Monday 2 May to Friday 8 July

• 25 April: ANZAC Day

• 6 June: Queen’s Birthday

Term 3:

• Monday 25 July to Friday 23 September

Term 4:

• Monday 10 October to Friday 16 December

• 24 October: Labour Day

• 10 November: Staff Only Day

• 11 November: Canterbury Anniversary Show Day

Contact Between Home and SchoolWe have found that up-to-date information is vital in case of an

emergency but also for general day to day contact. Have you

changed your address recently? Changed cell phones? Place of

work? Or would you like to update/change the emergency contact

for your student? Also the second parent address for reports being

sent.

If any of the above changes apply, please advise Jill,

Student Administrator, by:

phoning 318 8411/ext 3;

emailing jill@darfield.school.nz or

write it down and ask your student to deliver it

to the Student Office

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PTSA AGM Tuesday 15 March

You are invited to attend the AGM of the Darfield High School Parent Teacher Student Association on Tuesday 15 March. It will be held in the School Staffroom, beginning at 7.30 pm.

You are very welcome to attend the AGM and/or the usual meeting which will follow immediately after.

Any concerns or questions, please contact Jan Stark: js@darfield.school.nz

Impending Depot Road ClosureIn order to complete structural strengthening to the View Hill Stream Bridge, Depot Road, between Woodstock Road and Harman Gorge Road, will be closed for approximately 10 days. A sealed detour road will be in place for the general travelling public, however locals are able to use local roads should they wish. The detour is via Harman Gorge Rd and Woodstock Rd.

At present, the Waimakariri District Council is waiting for a confirmed date for the work to commence— but have an indicative date of 14 March. Please be aware this work could possibly affect school bus routes, along with any traffic to and from our school.

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School UniformsWe have a range of uniform items in stock for sale at school. Fittings are by appointment only. It is preferable parents refrain from coming to reception for uniform items from 8–9.30 am as this is a very busy time. For purchases, please contact Sue or Elaine in Admin.

Out of stock items will not be replaced; we are discontinuing the Uniform Shop at school. Please ring to check we have the item you require in stock. All Darfield High School uniform items are for sale at The Warehouse, Rolleston.

If you have second hand uniform for sale and would like details of it to be added, or updated, on our database, please email sue@darfield.school.nz or elaine@darfield.school.nz. Please note, we do not keep second hand uniform at school.

Uniform Shop Hours for Students

Monday: 11.00 –11.25amThursday: 11.00 –11.25am

Second Hand Uniforms WantedThere is a great demand for clean and tidy second hand uniforms. If you have items you would like to sell or donate, please email elaine@darfield.school.nz, or sue@darfield.school.nz with details: sizes, items, girl’s or boy’s, price, and your contact details. This information will be added to our database and if someone is looking for an item, we will pass on your contact details.

Note: we do not keep second hand uniform at school.

To Parents of Year 7 Students

Free Dental Care for ChildrenOne of our Community Dental Service preventative mobiles will be visiting the school soon for a short visit.

• We will be aiming to see Year 7 children enrolled with the Community Dental Service that are due a dental check-up due to delayed visits to some primary schools during 2015. We will not be seeing all children at this visit and will return to your school later this year.

• The dental therapist will not only be checking the children's teeth but will also Xray, clean and apply protective treatments, including fluoride, if required.

• I your child requires further dental care such as fillings, they will bring home a 'Care Plan" which will explain what dental care and appointment times are required.

• When you receive the 'Care Plan", please contact our call centre as soon as possible as you will need to arrange a time to bring your child to one of our Community Clinics for this dental care.

• Please let us know as soon as possible if you do not wish your child to have any of this care, you can talk to the staff in the mobile or phone/email our call centre.

• If you wish to be present at your child's check up, this will need to take place at our Community Clinic, so please phone to make an appointment.

• If your child is not seen at this visit, the mobile is planned to return for a longer visit in Term 4 when the majority of the children are due for their annual check-up.

• Please contact our Call Centre if you want further information on the Community Dental Service

To contact our Call Centre, phone 0800 846 983 or email commdental@cdhb.health.nz

Our Street Talk Defensive Driving Course is NZTA approved. By completing this course, you can reduce your Driver’s Licence by six months (instead of waiting 18 months from when you sit your restricted licence, you can complete your Full Licence in 12 months).

The cost of this course is $170. Enrol at www.fusiontrust.co.nz

March Courses:

Dates: Monday 14th–Thursday 17th; Monday 21st–Thursday 24th 3.15pm at Christchurch Girls High

April Courses:

Monday 4th–Wednesday 6th; Monday 11th–Wednesday 13th

6.00–8.00pm at Upper Riccarton War Memorial Library

DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE

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Malvern Aprons & Tea Towels

Aprons - $ 20

Tea Towels - $10 Available from

Mason Drapery, DarfieldA Springfield School Fundraiser – ph 027-438-3921

Malvern Hockey Association RegistrationsIf you are interested in playing hockey this season, and you were unable to make it to registration day, you can also do this online at www.malvernhockey.org.nz and follow the link, or email secretary@malvernhockey.org.nz.

In 2016 we are aiming to have the following:

• Men's Team 1

• Men's Team 2 (moving up from Youth Boys)

• Women's Team

• Youth Girls Team

• Junior Girls Team

• Junior Boys Team

• Minis - non-competitive skills

Additional teams will be registered if we have more players. Please register now so that we can sort teams, coaches and managers.

TaekwondoTuesdays 3.30–5.00 pm

Gym 2Darfield High School

Email sh@darfield.school.nz

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Learn to Sew Are you looking to learn something different? Sewing classes are now taking enrolments.

This is a fun, friendly approach to teaching sewing skills, while creating a garment or sewing project of your choice. There is no limit to what you can create! All you need is fabric, a pattern (or use one of Sew Know How’s many patterns) and be ready to have fun. Sewing machines and all things sewing are provided. Classes available for school aged kids, 8-17yrs and adults.

Join the resurgence of this stylish art and let’s get sewing.

Fashion is in your hands

Contact Shona for all enquiries

0221 764382, 347 8487 and skhrolleston@sewknowhow.co.nz

Endorsed by Chris Amon, MBE

Is your son or daughter on their Learner Licence? and Have they held their Learner Licence for at least three months? and

Do they attend a Selwyn District Secondary School? If you answered “yes” to all of the above, then they, along with you – their parent/ caregiver, are eligible to attend Leading Learners, hosted by Selwyn District Council. The next course is on Tuesday, 26 April 2016 starting at 8.30am and finishing at 1.00pm. The course has proven successful with Learners and parents alike, because it teaches them practical skills that other programmes don’t, such as driving on different road surfaces, stopping distances, hazards, distraction and peer pressure, and reinforces the 120 hours of driving practice recommended for learner drivers, to prepare them for getting their restricted licence and driving alone. Conditions of Entry The Learner must:

attend a secondary school or be home schooled in Selwyn district. have a current New Zealand Learner Driver Licence that they have held for at least three

months and/or have done 40 hours of practical driving experience. be accompanied by a parent or caregiver for the whole day. The parent or caregiver must provide a car to be used by the learner for the event. The car must be one that the Learner has driven before and have a current registration and warrant of fitness, be roadworthy at the time of the event and correctly displaying “L” plates.

This course is heavily subsidised by NZTA and Selwyn District Council enabling us to charge only $20 for both learner and parent/caregiver. There are limited places on the course left. For more information or to register, please contact Ngaire Tinning on (03) 3472901 or e-mail ngaire.tinning@selwyn.govt.nz by Friday, 15 April 2016.

LEADING LEARNERS

ON THE ROAD TO SAFER DRIVING

• Is your son or daughter on their Learner Licence?• Have they held for their Learner Licence for at least three

months?• Do they attend a Selwyn District Secondary School?

If you answered "Yes" to all of the above, then they, along with you - their parent/cargiver, are eligible to attend Leading Learners, hosted by Selwyn District Council. the next course is on Tuesday 26 April, starting at 8.30 am and finishing at 1.00 pm.

The course has proven successful with Learners and parents alike, because it teaches them practical skills that other programmes don't, such as driving on different road surfaces, stopping distances, hazards, distraction and peer pressure, and reinforces the 120 hours of driving practice recommended for learner drivers, to prepare them for getting their restricted licence and driving alone.

Conditions of Entry

The Learner must:

• attend a secondary school or be home schooled in Selwyn district

• Have a current New Zealand Learner Driver Licence that they have held for at least three months and/or have done 40 hours of practical driving experience

• be accompanied by a parent or caregiver for the whole day

The parent or caregiver must provide a car to be used by the learner for the event. The car must be one that the Learner has driven before and have a current registration and warrant of fitness, be roadworthy at the time of the event and correctly displaying 'L' plates.

This course is heavily subsidised by NZTA and Selwyn District Council enabling us to charge only $20 for both learner and parent/caregiver. There are limited places on the course left.

For more information, or to register, please contact Ngaire Tinning on 03 347 2901 or email ngaire.tinning@selwyn.govt.nz by Friday 15 April.

Phone: +64 3 318 8411

Fax: +64 3 318 8543

PO Box 5

Darfield 7541

New Zealand

Address: 7 McLaughlins Road

Email: admin@darfield.school.nz

Web: darfield.school.nz

Darfield High School Presents

BUGSY MALONE

Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams

Book by Alan Parker

10 - 13 MAY

Tickets available at: darfield.school.nz or from the School office.

Door sales available

Performances: School HallTuesday 10 May - 7.30 pm

Wednesday 11 MayMatinee: 10 am

Thursday 12 May - 7.30 pmFriday 13 May - 7.30 pm

Ticket Prices:Adult $15

Student $12Children (10 and under) $5

Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $40