DHS Dispatch # 4 1 May

ISSUE 4 | FRIDAY 1 MAY | 2015ISSUE 4

ANZAC Commemorations

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Brave a Shave

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Grammar Games

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Ethan RoseMTB Success

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Cross Country Results

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I have just started as Rugby Administrator and am enjoying getting to know the staff and pupils.

I have been in the Malvern area for the last seven years dairy farming. We have two boys and love living in Darfi eld and enjoy what it has to off er.

If you have any queries regarding rugby please feel free to contact me at the school.

Mel Tapa

DHS DISPATCH welcomes any news or photographs you have from events our students have attended outside of school. We love to hear about and share successes and interesting stories. Please email:sheryl@darfi eld.school.nz.

7 McLaughlins Road PO Box 5 Darfi eld 7541New Zealandadmin@darfi eld.school.nzwww.darfi eld.school.nzPhone: +64 3 318 8411Fax: +64 3 318 8543

Above: Genevieve is seen here at her Graduation ceremony with Sumi Hayakawa-Buist. it was on the 15th April at Horncastle Arena. Sumi received her

Degree of Master of Arts in Japanese , University of Canterbury

An ex-pupil of Darfi eld High School was sworn in as a Judge in the District Court in Christchurch recently.

His Honour Garry Collin, was born and raised in Greendale, attending Greendale Primary and Darfi eld High Schools, then Canterbury University.

Garry would have been at Greendale in the late1960s and 70s and DHS from around 1972.

This was a very exciting day for our family, a great occasion with a Powhiri followed by the swearing in ceremony.

Christine DennisResource Teacher Learning and Behaviour; Te Horanui RTLB Cluster 36

Ex-Student News

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Genevieve Galletly

Kia OraMy name is Genevieve Galletly and I am the new homeroom teacher for 8HP. I have enjoyed settling in and getting to know the children. Over this year, I look forward to working with the children and families to help them achieve their potential.

I come to Darfi eld High School with a background of 20 years of varied and successful teaching experience with young children within early childhood and primary settings. I also grew up in Darfi eld and attended Darfi eld High School. I also currently live in Darfi eld with my husband Dave and we have three children, Jessica (12 years old and attends Darfi eld High School), Lachlan (9 years old) and Thomas (7 years old). We also enjoy hosting a long term international student through Darfi eld High School and currently have Hanako (18 years old) living with us from Japan.

With the successful completion of my Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary) in 2014 and a busy fi rst term relieving in a variety of schools around the local area, which included Darfi eld High School, I am prepared to take the next step in my teaching career at Darfi eld High School and look forward to the challenges it will bring.

Louise HamiltonGreetingsMy name is Louise Hamilton and I come to Darfi eld High School from a background of teaching, offi ce based counselling, working with young parents and new babies, and Social Work in Schools.

I am about to move into a "tiny house". I am a grandmother. My loves are my granddaughter, the beach, crochet and knitting, paddle boarding and fi lms. I am a "wanna-be" writer and artist.

Although I have only been here for two days I have already met some delightful, engaged, courteous and friendly students.

I will be working at DHS on Wednesdays til Fridays and look forward to becoming part of the school community.

Welcome to New Staff

Jeremy was recently presented with the Support Staff Award,

which is given out once a term and is a recognition of great work by a

non-teaching staff member.

“More than ten years of dedicated service”

“Approachable and hard-working”

“Presents the gounds in a fantastic state—often commented

on by visitors”

“Grounds always look immaculate and Jeremy works hard to keep

them that way”

Jeremy WalterSupport Staff

Groundsman

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James Morris

The winter season brings with it an increased possibility that the school may have to close due to extreme weather events. Any time the school is closed unexpectedly it causes great disruption to programmes within the school and also for the wider school community who often have to scramble to arrange care for younger students.

As such these decisions are not taken lightly. Safety of students, staff, and community is the highest priority. A cautious approach will be taken when considering opening the school if road conditions from snow, ice, wind, or flooding will make travel unsafe. Although people must be responsible for their own safety decisions, there can be pressure for some to push on regardless to get to school for work or learning so as not to let others down or miss out. Also, ‘risk transference’ can occur where people assume things will be safe because school has been allowed to open.

An issue we face at the High School with forecast extreme weather is that, once the students are at school, it is difficult to get many of them home again at short notice due to over 80% of our students travelling by bus. If a large number of

students were unable to get home, we would have the resources to manage at school overnight but this would be far from ideal, particularly if it was required over several days.

Homes in the school zone range from an altitude of about 40 metres near Templeton to over 500 metres close to the mountains. This means that conditions can vary widely from one side of the zone to another. If the Darfield township and area further east look like they are safe for travel we will consider opening for those who can make it and to run the buses that we can. In such circumstances, we must consider whether we are able to get enough staff to school for adequate supervision and a worthwhile programme of learning. About half of the teachers in the school travel from Christchurch and so the conditions there, which at times are worse than in Malvern, must also be considered.

If the school is to be closed, then parents will be notified by email and text, so it is important that contact details are up to date. Where possible, a notice will also go home with students. Notifications and updates will be on the school website.

Principal’s Comments

Student buddies spending time with their Thai visitors during interval.

Emily Cullen, Ria Kelly, Earn, Kawpan, Olivia Manning, and Kayla Rosel

Congratulations! You ladies have won an Around School prize. Call into Mrs Watson’s office next week.

Around School

William Gross:What few New Zealanders realise is that for over 114 years we have sent a quarter of a million of our Kiwis off shore into active military service. Overall, more than 30,000 New Zealand soldiers, sailors and airmen have lost their lives in these confl icts. This has been a heavy price for our small nation to have paid. But the tragedy of those confl icts is not just of those whom we lost, but also many of those who did return were changed men.

They and their families suff ered as a result of their physical and mental illnesses, many were uncomfortable in their own home country and even in their own family homes, and some had diffi culty settling back into peace time employment.

As one Gallipoli veteran said, we must hope that we will no longer send “young boys on a man’s job.” At Gallipoli, the process of establishing our own sense of identity, separate from Great Britain, moved forward apace.

New Zealand is sought after in its international status for its valuable contributions to the pursuit of international stability and peace. We have a high reputation around the world for doing just that.

Rosie Marchant:Tomorrow Kiwis of all generations will participate in parades and remembrance ceremonies around the country refl ecting a growing commitment to Anzac Day, especially with it being the centenary of World War One.

Young people are our future and it is apparent that they are becoming more aware of the responsibilities they face in their lifetimes. So, for us, Anzac is about

remembering with pride all who gave their lives in confl ict.

We have pride in what they achieved and deep sadness at the cost of that achievement. “ For them being there, we are here”.

It is about remembering their families who mourn the loss of their loved ones, and those communities that have been impacted by their death in battle. It is about remembering the impact of these terrible events. This spans across the generations, the nation as a whole, in every community and most families. We need, too, to pause, to think about the future of the world we live in, of the security of New Zealanders.

These were the unspoken objectives for which our fallen ANZAC servicemen made the supreme sacrifi ce and we must never lose sight of them.

Last Friday, the school held a special ANZAC service led by the students. All of the school attended, several seniors spoke about why the service was held, and poems were read. Leigh Walters played the Last Post, wreaths were laid and a Gallipoli oak tree was planted. On Saturday, many students attended services around the district and laid wreaths.

ANZAC Centenary Commemoration

A Poem Read by Ella Pearce

Recorded in stone and gun metal grey

Those heroes in silence look down as we pray The standard is dip’t, the fl owers are laid

Then the music is sounded and homage is paid. They left us a torch to carry with pride

And hope for a future where peace can abide.

I dream of a life, that’s lived without fear

It is for that tomorrow our people lie here

We will remember them!

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Spirit of ANZACThey clad us in the colours of the forest, and armed us with the weapons made for war.

Then taught us the ancient trade of killing, and led us to the sound of battle’s roar.

So give us comfort as we lay down bleeding, and pray upon our cold and stiffened dead.

But mark our place that we might be accounted, this foreign soil becomes our graven bed

Now children place upon this stone a garland, and learn of us each ANZAC Day at dawn.

We are New Zealand’s dead from distant conflict, our sacrifice remembered ever more.

Poem read by Lois FreemantleAbove: Leigh Walters plays The Last Post at the school service;

Ben Millar at the Glentunnel ANZAC service;

Below: James Morris, Lois Freemantle, James Cider and

Emma Forbes at Darfield

Lest we forgetWe will remember them.

Shave Day had finally arrived. The shavees, consisting of 20 students and four teachers, began the long wait for their turn in the chair. The hall filled with supporters eager to see their favourite students and staff lose their luscious locks to the good cause of Leukaemia and Blood Cancer research.

We began the snip with the teachers and Year 13s and immediately got a great response from the crowd. Whoops and cheers could be heard for miles as the brave Mrs Ferguson-Brown had her ponytail cut off, which she is donating to be made into a wig. The crowd got louder as the other teachers and students lost their locks, especially when the last of Koka's braids were cut off!

The shavees all came out the other end smiling and looking fantastic, and

I finally got to tell Mr Gough he was looking a little ‘Shawn’. Mr Adams, Will Gross, the Shavees, and I would like to give a massive thanks to Lisa Smith, our resident hairdresser (New Image Hair Studio), for cleaning up some of the interesting shave styles, and to anyone and everyone who donated their time, money and effort in order to raise money for this fantastic cause.

The Shave auction was again held where students and staff could bid to be the one that shaved one of our Shavees. This year, the highest amount bid was $52 to Shave Tane Nikora and his Afro!

New this year to the Shave Programme was the introduction of “Hats for a Head”. Jasmine Nash and Samara Crosby came up with the idea of knitting hats and selling them to staff and students as a

way to raise money for Shave for a Cure. They enlisted some avid knitters from the Darfield Community and sold hats at Lunchtimes leading up to Shave Day. All in all they raised $230 for the DHS Shave crew—an awesome effort and a great idea. Thanks to all of those who knitted or crocheted for this cause.

Congratulations to everyone who was involved; we raised upwards of $7500. Awesome work once again! That put us in the top five Schools in New Zealand for funds raised, for the second year in a row.

Brie Gullery and Mr Adams

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PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS

These students receive a

certifi cate and a $10 voucher

Caitlin Gibb

Caitlin Paul

Grace Moana

Harriet Cottrell

Mequa Strowger

www.shaveforacure.co.nz/

Above: Koka talks to her husband, who is participating in another shave fundraising event

being held at his workplace.


Stella calls into school to receive her certificate from Mr Morris and Mme Juhel

After weeks of rehearsals, the day had finally arrived. On Wednesday 25 March, ten students travelled to Middleton Grange for the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival, a nationwide festival which gives students the opportunity to act and direct a five or fifteen minute Shakespearean performance.

After a detour in an attempt to avoid rush hour traffic, and a brief sing-a-long by the students, we arrived. After signing in, we began our technical run-through in order for the tech crew to know the lighting we needed. It was also a good opportunity for final adjustments and for the actors to get used to the larger stage. After our technical rehearsal, we headed back to our dressing room to get into costume, and do hair and make-up, with a brief break for pizza. Then we were ready to perform.

Darfield had two entries in the festival: Twelfth Night and Coriolanus. Both of these were student directed. A performance of two scenes from Twelfth Night, directed by me, was the first of the Darfield groups on stage, followed later in the evening by a selection of scenes from Coriolanus, directed by Jasmine Nash.

It was amazing to see something that we had worked very hard on over the past term come together. At the end of the evening, the judges gave out awards to the different schools. Darfield High received an award for "The violent, bold and firm award for bold concepts and brave choices." We all had such an amazing time and would like to thank Mrs Hanson and Ms Gallacher for giving us this opportunity and supporting us.

Sarah Baker

Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival

DELF…or how studying French can open a door to the world!

On Wednesday morning, Stella Daube, an ex-DHS student, came back to school to receive a diploma— a DELF diploma to be more precise.

The DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) is an official qualification awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the French language skills of non-French learners. One could say that the DELF is to French what the TOEFL is to the English language. DELF qualifications are recognised throughout the world as reliable proof of proficiency in the French language. There are six levels of proficiency. Holders of the B1 (3rd level) can apply for jobs in France and are exempt from language examinations when applying for citizenship, while holders of the B2 (4th level) are exempt from language entrance examinations in French universities.

Language certifications such as DELF are being increasingly introduced in many education systems, including outside Europe, as the importance of defining international standards in language proficiency is now widely recognised, particularly with a view to facilitating the mobility of students and professionals. For the first time last year, Darfield High School offered the French senior students the opportunity to prepare and sit these examinations. Three Year 13 students took on the challenge to enter the DELF B1 and all three succeeded. Well done to Stella Daube, Courtney Hughes and Erika Pander for this outstanding result!

Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue FrançaiseStella received her diploma this morning from the hands of Mr Morris. Erika and Courtney were unable to attend but will receive theirs very shortly.

The opportunity to sit the DELF examinations will again be offered to all French senior students this year and we hope that lots more will take on this opportunity. Information will be sent to potential candidates, but if you would like to know more, please feel free to contact the French department.

Marjorie Juhel

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On 28 March, ten Year 13 students travelled down to Wanaka for their Rock Climbing expedition. Due to the weather, our trip was delayed by a night, which was a positive in the end as we stopped on the way down at Spur Road, in Timaru.

Here are some best moments from our group: “The excitement going through my body when I led a 15. Also, when Mr Dickens wouldn’t let me give up when I was leading.” Leigh McConchie

“Probably climbing the grade 17 Head Bangers arête on the Main Cliff. I give it 10 out of 10.” Scott Taege

“Climbing the grade 17 on the last day called Taking Candy from a Baby. It was FAAAAAANNNNNNtastic.” Michael Millar

“The massive fall I took up at the Kai Whaka Pai Crag when leading my first proper climb.” Tuku Thomas

“Climbing the grade 14 at Kai Whaka Pai and looking out at the view.” Haigh Jebson

“Probably that time when we went to main cliff and I climbed a climb Mr Dickens hadn’t done before—a grade 18. The most disappointing part was not getting to go to the COW.” Matt King

“When I almost completed the grade 15 on the last day.” Tristan Lancaster

“I enjoyed mountain biking on one of the evenings at Sticky Forest in Wanaka. And the general vibe of being in Wanaka with everyone, in particular the banter that was going on.” Jordan Watson

Some funny moments: “When Mr Dickens got his rope stuck at the top as he didn’t untie his knot.” Tristan Lancaster

“The time we forgot Haigh and he had to stay at the camp with Mr Dickens.”

“We were very clear of the Two-Foot Rule!!!” Scott Taege

“A lot of shots were fired.” Haigh Jebson

“The Bracken!!!”

“You could hold onto these jugs all day.” Tim, the Instructor.

Rock Climbing

On the last day of Term One, the Year 9 students participated in the yearly Grammar Games. Their English teachers had been helping them with various types of activities to get them prepared for the games. Students had been placed into pre-selected teams of four to represent their House.

Everyone arrived at the hall, where they sat in their teams and chose a team name. Mr Gough, the host of the games, explained the rules to the students before letting them begin the games. One member from each team was nominated to be a runner, which

involved speed walking to the back of the hall and then up to the judges’ desk where they received their question sheet. Each team had two pass cards which they could use if they didn’t know the answer to one of the questions. Once they had correctly answered all the questions on the sheet they currently had, the teams received the next page of questions. The previous sheet was then recorded on the results board so students could see who was in the lead.

As the end of the games got closer and closer, pressure fell upon the students as they competed for first place. It

came down to the final round and there were several teams rushing to finish the questions. But they weren’t as fast as the Rainbow Unicorns (below with their trophy): Emma Pennells, Abi Tuhill, Lucy Glassey and Kieran McKay, who were crowned the winners of the 2015 Grammar Games.

We wish them luck as they go to another Grammar Games competition and represent Darfield High School.

Brooke Robinson and Chanelle Inch-Reed

2015 Grammar Games

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On Sunday 1 March, my fellow students of Japanese and I got on a bus and went to the Riccarton Racecourse to participate in the Canterbury Japan Day Festival.

It started with a briefi ng from Mrs Hayakawa-Buist about where we would do our performance. Then we were let loose on the festival.

First we had a scout around seeing all of the stalls that were available. There were many traditional Japanese foods, such as Sushi, Sashimi, Teriyaki Pork, Udon Noodles, Soba Noodles and many more types of noodles. Then my friend, Georgi, and I decided to have some Soya Raamen, which is soya fl avoured noodle soup before going and watching some of the performances. There were many diff erent types and it was interesting to see things we do in New Zealand done with a Japanese twist. My personal favourite was the Japanese choir who sang famous Japanese songs and then the theme tunes from Japanese Animes,

all of which were fantastic.

We then saw a demonstration of Kendo, a Japanese swordfi ghting Martial Art. This was very intense with the fi ghts very loud and violent, but in my opinion it also showed a form and beauty, as the fi ghters had complete mastery over their bamboo swords. I decided that I still hadn’t spent my money and since there was only half an hour to go until we had to perform, I decided to buy a bit of Japanese candy, which tasted amazing.

We now had to prep for our performance, which meant getting changed into our traditional Japanese outfi ts and practising the dance moves. Ellesmere went before us and performed very well, and then it was our turn. We decided to do a dance to a traditional Japanese song called Momiji—this means Maple—as it was the fi rst day of autumn. We also decided to write the song’s lyrics on a very large piece of paper and each person was given one character to write down in Japanese. The symbol I had to write was Mizu, which means Water. The performance went amazingly, with the crowd giving us massive applause afterwards. It was time to pack up and return to the school on the bus.

I would recommend this day to anyone who is interested in Japanese culture, language and especially food—it is free admission to go and you get involved with all that Japan has to off er in Canterbury, minus the bullet train.

Tom Gullery, 11JW

Japan Day in Christchurch

In early March, we were asked by one of the Christchurch Star Jam Coordinators, Jessie, to be models at a fundraiser for Star Jam.

On Thursday 12 March, Celine and I had to go into Christchurch to have our body measurements taken, ie shoe sizes, height and clothes sizes.

Then on the following Saturday, we had to go back into Christchurch for a photoshoot; the photos were used to advertise and promote the fashion show.

On the Sunday before the show, we had a dress rehearsal that went for an hour and a half. It was fun—we were starting to get really excited about the show. We tried on the clothes that we were to wear on the Wednesday of the fashion show. I (Emma) really liked the second outfi t and in fact ended up buying it after the show.

Wednesday 22 April came around really quickly. We had to be in town at 4pm at Barrington mall, Spreydon, to have our hair styled and makeup put on. It took an hour and a half. There was a lot of waiting around before the start of the show.

Our First Modelling Experience

At 6.30 pm, we all got dressed in our fi rst outfi ts. I was buddied up with two professional models, Somnana and Sophie, then we were off . I really enjoyed this experience and would love to have this opportunity again.

The fashion show was called Beauty Has No Limits and the MC for the night was Sue White from the Breeze radio station. Over 200 people attended and Star Jam raised over $3,000.

Celine Jenkins and Emma Ashworth

By this time, I was starting to get nervous and shaking a little. I took a few deep breaths and felt better.

TeenAg GroupLast week, the TeenAg group had a visit from Izzy Cassan, veterinarian at VetEnt, Ashburton. She came to talk about what training was needed and what her role as a vet entailed. Everyone was fascinated as she was very engaging and entertaining, not hiding the less glamorous parts of her job or the intense years of training needed to obtain her practising certifi cate. Her visit defi nitely gave everyone a much better insight into her daily job.

There will be a TeenAg Stock Skills Day, on Sunday 24 May, at the Canterbury Agricultural Park: a one-day programme to explore aspects of Handling, Prepping, Judging Beef/Sheep and Dairy Animals. It is a hands-on, interactive day that is exclusively available to TeenAg members.

Above: Izzy shows what her job entails


Over the holidays, our family went to Vietnam. We were there for just under three weeks, including

the travel time. We went through the Gold Coast, Australia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, finally

arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We travelled north, exploring different places and going on

different tours.

During our time in Ho Chi Minh, we went on a tour that took us to the Cu Chi Tunnels where the Viet Cong fought in the war. Here Jonny and I are on

one of the tanks that were used in the war.

We travelled to Ho Ani and we were lucky enough to be part of a lantern festival. We also were able

to go traditional fishing and boating.

Olivia McEwan and Jonathon Matiaha

Grace Moana went to Lake Tekapo

Holiday Snaps

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During the holidays, my brother, Charles, Mr Dickens and I, travelled to Arapiles, four hours out

of Melbourne, to climb the trad rock climbing Mecca of the world. Here we experienced some sick rock

climbing, the best we had ever done: the rock was bomber, compared to the South Island schist. Although the climbs we did were not that difficult, they were a lot of fun and an awesome experience;

Mr Dickens couldn't contain his excitement whilst climbing.

If ever anyone has a chance to go to Arapiles, we would highly recommend it due to the epic rock and

the awesome atmosphere of the camp.

Jordan Watson and Mr Dickens

Rosa Dunnlogan went camping with her family in Totaranui, Golden Bay. These blue cod were caught

off kayaks, and it was warm enough to swim!

Sean Stewart, 9GO, and James Stewart, 7HB, selling poppies for West Melton Scout Group

Reuben Davis, 7SJ. First

time on a motocross track!

Mitchell Harker, 8ES, on his first sky dive in

Queenstown during Easter.

This is George McIntosh, Year8, on the bike track at Albert Town Wanaka!!!

Tom and his brother Henry with Dad and Kingfish, Port Jackson, Coromandel!

Claudia and her family did the Otago Rail Trail last week. It was very fresh as it had just snowed the day before starting. They had planned to do it in four days, but completed it in three, doing 75km on the last

day. Spectacular scenery!

Hunter White's great-great-great Uncle, Jack Dunn, at Te Papa. This is Hunter with his extended family viewing the exhibit.


The Darfi eld High School 40 Hour Famine campaign has begun! Lots of sponsor packs have been issued already, and our Leadership Team kicked off events during assembly last week. They will keep you informed of what will be happening around the school and soon you will be able to purchase tickets to our annual Disco.

Meet Immanuel Justin Cosmas

Hi. My name is Immanuel and I am nearly 13 years old. I live in the Magugu community in Tanzania with my parents and my two brothers. My favourite subject at school is Mathematics and I love to play football. It is my job to look after the animals.

Immanuel is our sponsor child with World Vision. The fundraising we do in conjunction with the 40 Hour Famine goes towards supporting him and his family. Only 15 per cent of children go on to secondary education in Magugu. There is a shortage of books and desks and some classes meet outside under trees. Maternal and infant mortality rates are high. With your support in 2015, we can continue to sponsor Immanuel and make life a little easier for him and his family.

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Congratulations to Aaliyah Cutter, who was our 25th person to collect a sponsor pack. Here she is (above left) with Leah Hamilton-Cross, who came in for a second sponsor book. Bena Pearson and Harry Williamson are our 50th and 75th persons registered and are also winners.

Join the Darfi eld World Vision Group Facebook page for regular updates. I would love to hear how you are planning to spend your Famine weekend, so either comment on Facebook or email me: sheryl@darfi eld.school.nz

Juniors need to come to the Administration Offi ce to collect a

permission slip and have it signed by a parent

or caregiver, before collecting a sponsor book and wristband.

Seniors may collect theirs from Mrs Watson.

Every participant who returns their books and

money on time will be eligible for prizes and will

also collect points for their Houses.

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Enterprise Day is considered by many students to be the highlight of the Year 10 Commerce course and is always met with great enthusiasm by the students. Last term, the Year 10 Commerce class put in a tremendous amount of effort into preparing quality items and presenting their goodies attractively, as well as advertising and promoting their products.

Amongst the items available for sale were pizzas, nachos and chicken riceballs, as well as jelly cups, sherbet, iced chocolate and waffles. The students reportedly sold out their items within 15 to 20 minutes and their customers could later be seen enjoying their purchases in the sunshine.

A huge thank you to all the support the students received from the community and other staff of Darfield High School.

Year 10 Enterprise Day

On behalf of the Stage Challenge crew, we would like to thank all of our sponsors for our raffle fundraiser. We have had such overwhelming support from many local businesses that we have managed to give out many more prizes than we first anticipated.

Stage Challenge Raffle

Darfield Bakery

New Image

Darfield Gift Gallery

Darfield Garden Centre

Gnomes Snow Sports

Darfield Sewing Room

Darfield Hair Boutique

Terrace Wine Bar and Restaurant

NZ Clay Shooting and Archery Services

Terrace Downs

Sugar and Spice

Darfield Vet Centre

Mason’s Drapery

Darfield 4 Square

Post Shop Darfield

Toyota

Clip ‘n Climb

A huge thank you to everybody who bought a raffle ticket and congratulations to the following people who have won prizes:

• Terrace Downs (Sunday Buffet for two and a night’s accommodation at the resort) Guy Bassett

• Gnomes $39 rental voucher Lana Hutchison-Smith

• Gnomes $39 rental voucher Katie Sharp

• Terrace Wine bar and Restaurant $50 voucher Kass Heine

• Sugar and Spice nail polish package and $15 Darfield Bakery voucher Emma Ashworth

• Darfield Vet gardening items and $10 Darfield Bakery voucher Alisa Walker

• Darfield Hair Boutique free cut and blow wave and chocolate from 4 Square Priscilla McEwan

• NZ Clay Bird and Archery Services (session for two) Peter Cattell

• Darfield Garden Centre and Florist ($20 voucher) Koji

• Darfield Bakery $20 voucher Gary White

• Darfield Gift Gallery - Vanilla Bean Fragrance Diffuser De Rooy Family

• New Image/ Matrix hair products S Coleman

• Mason Drapery $30 voucher Paige Heselwood

• Clip ‘n Climb free climb and chocolate Judith Summerfield

• Darfield Sewing Room Lolly Hamper Doug Gough

• PostShop Darfield Notepad and Planner Bridget Leach

• Toyota Cap and Darfield Bakery Pen Sue T

• Toyota Cap and Darfield Bakery Pen Lorraine Strowger


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NewsInternational

This term, we welcome four new long term students (above left) —Yusaku (Year 11 from Japan), Kotaro (Year 11 from Japan), Praew (Year 10 from Thailand) and Momo (Year 11 from Japan). They are all having a great time and enjoying their classes. Kotaro has even been to training with the First Fifteen.

We are also hosting a UCE group from Thailand at the moment, with 19 students of a variety of ages and one teacher. During their three-week programme, they will be visiting the Antarctic Centre, horse-riding at Rubicon Farm, and putting on a Thai Cultural Exhibition at Darfi eld High School.

Last week, Miss Waters took their fi rst cooking class, where they made scones to eat with jam and cream (below). So far they are all having a lovely time. A big thank you to all of our buddies, staff and host families who are contributing so much to their experience.

DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS THE ANNUAL PTSA

Quiz night

Keep Friday 26 June free because it’s the world-famous-in-Darfield PTSA Quiz Night. Phone your friends and begin designing that Christmassy costume and choose your witty (but just a little bit risqué) team name. Prizes for best costumes. Bar available.Teams of up to four.Tickets available from the School Office from Monday 25 May.

Your PTSA Needs YouIf you are not able to attend PTSA

committee meetings, but would like to help out when you can, we want to hear from you. The PTSA is compiling

a list of people we can call on to help us out on a couple of occasions

through the year.

Please contact Jan Stark at [email protected] or phone the school.

Many thanks for your support.

Donations and Prizes Needed PleaseThe Darfield High School PTSA is running a Quiz evening on Friday 26 June.

It is an event where we raise a lot of money for the school, so we are asking for your support. If you are able to donate anything towards quiz prizes, or for a silent auction, the PTSA would be really grateful.

if you would like to know more, or can help, please contact Jan Stark at Darfield High School or email

[email protected]

PTSA NewsEntertainment Books

Every year, the Darfield High School PTSA sells the Entertainment Book as a fundraising activity. It usually raises between $1700 and $2000 for the school.

The book is basically a collection of vouchers from businesses in Canterbury. These range from vouchers to save money on overseas flights, to McDonald's, to Orana Park, to motel/hotel accommodation, to hairdressers, and more.

This year there are even more deals than last. If you would like to see what is being offered, please follow this link on the left.

The book costs $65; of this, $13 is given to the school. The book can be bought in two formats:

1. as a book.2. as an app for your smartphone. Each subscription allows the app to be loaded onto a maximum of five phones.Your child was given an order form on Tuesday 28 April. Simply fill it in OR follow the link on the school website if you are interesting in purchasing the book.

Many thanks for your support.http://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/Search-the-Book


SPORTS patchEthan Rose competed in the above event, held in Auckland over two weekend days during March.

With two bikes boxed up, Ethan and I (Dad) flew to Auckland on Friday to compete in the NZ National and North SSMTB Champs. Saturday was the Down Hill race after four practice runs in the morning, then a seeding run after lunch, followed by the race run.

With a clean run not taking too many risks, as the Cross Country race on Sunday was his main race for the weekend, Ethan had the fastest U13s time by six seconds, and the 51st from 115 riders ranging from U13 to U20. As a cross country rider, Ethan was very happy to be named U13 NZ National Secondary School Down Hill Champion.

Sunday morning was a 13 km XC race—this was the big one for Ethan. After a good warm up, he lined up, along with 66 other riders, on the third row behind some very fast U14 and U15 riders. With a good start, he moved up to 7th early on, then 4th by the halfway mark, where he stayed to the end, finishing 4th overall and 1st U13, 1.5 minutes behind three very good U15 riders, over 2.5 minutes in front of the fastest U14, and over nine minute in front of 2nd place U13 rider.

Sunday afternoon was the Super Sprint race, a one off timed run on a 1.2 km trail track. Ethan had a good clean run, giving him 1st U13 and the 26th fastest time

National Secondary Schools’ Mountain Bike Championships

from over 150 riders ranging from U13 to U20.

After a win in all three races, Ethan was crowned U13 NZ National Secondary School Mountain Biking Champion and took Darfield High School to tied 15th of 32 schools in the points.

This has been a good end to the race season to go along with great results in local XC and Enduro races, taking many wins over adult competitors. Next year, Ethan plans to compete in the NZMTB National XC series and championship for the first time as an U15 racer.

On 28 March, Dr McKenzie, George Watson, Harriet Watson and Samuel King attended the Grape Ride bike race in Blenheim. Dr McKenzie and George entered the 101 km race and Samuel and Harriet were in the 42 km.

Dr McKenzie finished in 3:06 hrs which was a fantastic time, and George finished in an awesome time of 3:20hrs. Samuel won his category, under 18 year old males, with a time of 1:21hrs. Harriet came third in her category, under 18 year old females, with a time of 1:22hrs, after having a crash early on in the race. Everyone had a great day and did very well.

By Adam Heard

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Rugby Season Begins2015 is going to be a big year again for Rugby at Darfi eld High School. Across the school we have teams at Year 7-8, 9-10, Boys 1st XV level and also a Girls team who will compete in the midweek 10s competition. Later on in the year we will also have an Under 15 team heading away to the South Island Tournament in Nelson.

Since early in Term One, the Boys 1st XV team has been training hard in preparation for the various home and away fi xtures they have during this term. This all starts on Wednesday where our boys will play Grey High School at home as part of the Brockbank Graves competition. This match will be played on the upper fi eld at Darfi eld High School and will kick-off at 1 pm. The game will conclude around 2.15 pm and

Key Dates:May 6: Brockbank Graves game 1: vs Grey High at DHSMay 13: College Day at Burnside ParkMay 20: Brockbank Graves game 2: vs Westland HS at HokitikaMay 27: Brockbank Graves game 3: vs Buller HS at DHSJune 4: Senior Quad at Darfi eld RFCJune 24–26: Southern Tour to play Kings BHS and Timaru BHS

this will be followed by an after-match function in Gym 2 at around 2.45 pm. We welcome all parents able to attend this as well as the game.

This years team consists of a strong squad of 30 boys and will be co-captained by Tuku Thomas and Harry Pringle, with Haigh Jebson being Vice Captain. The team will again be coached by Mr Bell and Mr MacDonald, with Mr Warren Thomas managing. After coming runner up in both the Brockbank Graves Trophy competition and the annual College Day fi xture last year to Westland High, the team will be looking to go one better in both tournaments, while later defending their title at the annual Quad tournament. The 1st XV programme will draw to a close with a two-game tour to Timaru and Dunedin.

Players:Tuku Thomas (C)Harry Pringle (C)Haigh Jebson (VC)Ant SearleAidan TuhillBen MillarJayden Hill-Inch

Kyle PatersonSydney RileySean EmmsIsaac ProudEddie SearleGus Thomas

Coaches: Mr J Bell Mr J MacDonaldManager: Mr Warren Thomas

Juan OsullivanJames ThornleyJackson PitkethleyBrad HornBobby Wright Liam Bragan

Owen MurrayBen GamesonMitchell HedleyShannon CummingMorgan Heselwood

Wade SlaterBrock Hatton

Jordan RyanBlair MansonAlex ShortusAaron GunnJayden BallAngus Wilson

Above: Chevvy Roberts came into school during Term One to teach the 1st XV Rugby Team

Haka skills.

Left: Training practice for the up-coming competition games


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Age Winner Runner-Up

Year 7 Boys Ethan Rose Matthew Ashworth

Year 7 Girls Teresa Barnhill Caitlin Knowles

Year 8 Boys Jayden Dysart Johnny Sims

Year 8 Girls Stefanie McKenzie Jenny Walter

Under 14 Boys Rhys Clatworthy Jackson Proud

Under 14 Girls Maddie Beardsmore Penny Mitchell

Under 15 Boys Matt Grigg Harry Bampton

Under 15 Girls Leigh Walters Aeryn McMillan-Da Via

Under 16 ½ Boys Isaac Proud Nathaniel Dysart

Under 16 ½ Girls Georgia Shinn Jessica Osborne

Over 16 ½ Boys Tim Logan Edward Searle

Over 16 ½ Girls Ciara Rayne Olivia Shinn

2015 Cross Country


House UpdateCROSS COUNTRY

Waimakariri 144

Kikorangi 120

Rawhiti 115

Tawera 132

Above: First and Second placings in the Year 7 Girls —Teresa Barnhill (right) and Caitlin Knowles.

Cross Country Moments

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On Monday 30 March, Rangiora High School hosted the Inter-schools Dressage at Mcleans Island. Lily Barrett-Power on Double A Mountain Moon, and I on Dreammaker, were competing in the Level Two section. Niamh Rayne on Chandalla Ted E Bear, and Ciara Rayne on Maggie May, competed in the Level One section. The High School team was placed second overall and I was fi rst equal in the level two section overall. There were a total of 26 teams competing in this event.

Farmlands Horse of the Year Show (HOY) is the largest equestrian event in the Southern Hemisphere and is hosted annually in March at the Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds. The show has been held in Hawke's Bay for 16 years and has been growing at a phenomenal rate. This year, about 84,000 people visited the show, and around 2600 horses and 1800 riders competed. Fourteen of those riders were from Darfi eld.

The competing riders from Darfi eld were Molly Buist-Brown, Rosa Buist-Brown, Heather McConchie, Olivia Shinn, Georgia Shinn, Kaitlin Feast, Courtney Townsend, Sophie Townsend, Gus Thompson, Maddi Thompson, Georgia Thompson, Georgia Allison and McKenzie Alfeld.

In the last newsletter, we published some of the results from this event but missed some. Sophie and Courtney Townsend gained some exceptional placings, as did Georgia Allison.

Their results are at right:

Horse of the Year

Equestrian News

Sophie on Tallyho Neptune: • Eighth in 1.15m

• Sixth in 1.20m

• Third in 1.25m pony stakes qualifying for Pony of Year class

• Pony of the Year class (1.35m)—she was the youngest competitor and ended up in the top ten placings

• Fourth in New Zealand for Show Hunter High Points Series

• Third in Championship Cat A,B,C Class Show Hunter

• Fourth in Working Pony Hunter of the Year

• Fifth in Child Rider Working Hunter of the year

Sophie on Summer Fiesta:• 6th in Show jumping equatation

class, over 100 in this class.

• 3rd in New Zealand for Show Hunter High Points Series

• 3rd in Working Hunter Pony of the Year.

Courtney Townsend • Tenth in1.15m Show Jumping

• Sixth in 1.10m SJ

• Fourteenth in 1.20m

• Sixth in 1.20 Championship class

• Sixth in Pony of the Year Show Hunter Cat B

Georgia Allison on Champagne Charlie

• Gained Overall Pony of the Year Level One Dressage title.

Above: Sophie on Tallyho Neptune, Pony of the Year Class

I represented Canterbury area in the NZ Pony Club Eventing Championships in the North Island recently. Our team placed second overall, out of all the other areas from all over New Zealand. My pony’s name is Southwind Summer Rose.

My sister, Ciara, was originally in the team but her horse went lame a couple of weeks before, so our reserve fi lled in. My team members were: Lucy Cochrane, Elizabeth Wylaars, Maria van Kuijk, Jessie Fitzjohn and Mikaela Davidson.

The three-day event was held in Fielding at Mainfi eld Equestrian Park, but the Cross Country was held at the Massey University grounds.

Niamh Represents Canterbury

Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Dressage By Rosa Millar


Would you like to visitNew Caledonia? Following up on the visit of our New Caledonian sister school last year, a trip to New Caledonia is being planned for November this year.

All students studying French in Years 9 or 10 this year will be invited to be part of this exciting project. Information will be sent home shortly and an information evening will be organised later in May.

Miss Shahbaz will be having a meeting next Wednesday 6 May during interval, about the exchange . A reminder will be put in the notices on Monday, a couple of days prior to the meeting.

Sophie Townsend, Year 8, has been named as part of the team to represent New Zealand for horse riding for the British Show Pony Society. She is the fi rst reserve—this happens once every four or fi ve years and, this year, it is England’s turn to host this prestigious competition. This involves a Working Hunter round, Show Jumping, and Dressage. There are teams from all over the world competing.

This is being held at Arena UK, Grantham, England. There were lots of applicants throughout New Zealand to fi ll the four spots—one in each age group.

They travel without their ponies and horses, as they get supplied ones over there, where they will have only a short time on their mounts, getting to know them, etc, before they go into the ring.

The competition is in August this year and is an an exciting opportunity for Sophie.

The JT Competitions were held at Cashmere High during the holidays.

Teresa Barnhill won 1st Place in the Open Duo and Third in the Open Lyrical.

Below: Open Duo Section—Emily Bitmead , Breanna Hodges (in pink), Teresa Barnhill and

Niamh Moriarty (in red), and Aleisha and Caitlin Knowles (in blue)

Sophie’s Awesome Invitation Wake up at 6.30, meet at school, jump

in the cars, ready for the long trip to the West Coast, and lots of stops for some of us (Harley and Cade). First stop was at Arthur’s Pass Cafe to get some lunch, and then we were off again.

At Pancake Rocks, we waited for Harley and Cade to arrive and then we went exploring the track and meeting people. The waves were crashing around the rocks, exploding high into the air. There were a lot of lookouts to see the ocean crashing against the high cliff walls.

Back in the cars, we carried on to the school where there were kids everywhere eating lunch and having

Photo by Rochelle Gray (proud parent)

fun. We felt like they were staring at us, wondering why we were there. We had the wrong location, so off to the Domain we went, where the opposition team were waiting.

We started the game, we lost the toss, and they were elected to bowl fi rst. We scored 107/6. Then they started to bat and they scored 69/7. We won!! We shook hands all round and had some snacks and drinks after the game. Maccas it was after the game and then off home, arriving around 8.30 pm—a long day.

Team members: Ollie, Jordan, Jordy, Sebastian, Jesse G, Isaac, Jesse S, Ben, Jack, Quinn and Harley.

Activepost Cricket

JT Dancers Ballet and Modern Jazz Competitions

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CAREERS EXPO T U E S DAY

5 MAY9.00am–3.00pm

Darfield High School

Launch your career!

TERM TWOWEEK THREE Tuesday 5 May• Careers Expo at Darfi eld High School

Wednesday 6 May• Canterbury SS Winter Sports Begins

• Brockbank Graves Trophy Rugby 1st XV

• Cyber Safety Programme for Years 7 & 8

Thursday 7 May• Canterbury SS Road Race Champs (to 8th)

Friday 8 May• Year 12 Rural College Practical Day

WEEK FOURTuesday 12 May• House Singing Practice

• National Young Leaders’ Day for Years 7 & 8

• BOT Meeting, 7.00 pm

Wednesday 13 May• Brockbank Graves Trophy Rugby 1st XV

• Victoria Uni Presentation to Year 13s

Thursday 14 May• Stage Challenge

• Robotics Course, DVC, Years 9 and 10

Friday 15 May • Years 12 & 13 Tramp (to 18th)

WEEK FIVE Tuesday 19 May• ICAS Computing

• PTSA Meeting, 7.45pm

Wednesday 20 May• College Day Rugby

Friday 22 May• Newsletter #5

• Year 13 Rural College Practical Day

• WV Disco, 7.00 pm, and 40 Hour Famine Weekend

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School and Community NoticesSchool and Community NoticesSchool and Community Notices

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@darfi eld.school.nz

or write it down and ask your student to deliver it

to the Student Offi ce

Term DatesTerm 2:• Monday 20 April–Friday 3 July• Monday 27 April: ANZAC Day Observed• Monday 1 June: Queen’s Birthday

Term 3:• Monday 20 July–Friday 25 September

Term 4:

• Monday 12 October–Thursday 10 December• Monday 26 October: Labour Day• Thursday 12 November: Staff Only Day• Friday 13 November: Canterbury

Anniversary Show Day

DHS DISPATCH welcomes any news or photographs you have from events our students have

attended outside of school. We love to hear and share successes and

interesting stories. Please email sheryl@darfi eld.school.nz.

I am running the Saint Clair Vineyard half marathon (along with some friends)

to raise funds for Beat Bowel Cancer Aotearoa $50 of our $150 entry fee

ticket has already gone to beat bowel cancer and now I need to raise a

Minimum Sponsorship Pledge.

Please email me: [email protected] if you would like to purchase a raffle

ticket: $5 each. Thank you. Julia Watherston (PE Teacher at DHS ).

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The school has been off ered a fundraising opportunity in the form of a set of ANZAC Commemorative Stamps (1934 and 1965). An example is attached.

These will be available for sale at $10 (with $5 going to the school) at the offi ce.

Funds raised will be for our Music department.

Commemorative ANZAC Stamps

A BIG Thank you to Challenge Darfi eld for their generous donation of Fruzo Slushy Syrup to the school canteen. This is very much appreciated.

We will soon have new pies on the menu. These are Mrs Mac pies and will be available in a range of fl avours.

Soup will also be available. Listen to the Bulletin for updates.

Canteen News

Entries for the 2015 Term Three

are now open to all students.

Every year in Term Three, students have the opportunity to go Skiing or Snowboarding at Porters on Wednesday

afternoons. The programme runs for 10 weeks, conditions permitting, with numbers capped at 100 students. All transport for the programme is provided by parents

and the staff involved. Closes 3 June.

www.darfi eld.school.nz/curriculum/sports/ski/or email: gc@darfi eld.school.nz

for further information


Remember: If your student is not at school, or arrives late, please phone the school to explain

Uniform Shop Hours for Students

Monday: 11.00 –11.25amThursday: 11.00 –11.25am

School UniformsDarfield High School uniform items are available from The Warehouse Rolleston and the Uniform Shop here at school.

Uniform Shop at Darfield High School

Orders at Darfield High School are taken by appointment only, so contact Sue to arrange this. It is preferable parents refrain from coming to reception for uniform items from 8–9.30 am as this is a very busy time.

If you have second hand uniform for sale and would like it to be added to the database, please email [email protected].

Reader/Writers NeededWe have a small number of volunteers who willingly give an hour of their time every so often to assist students requiring

a Reader/Writer while they are sitting tests and exams. We would like to have more Reader/Writers, as often there are a

number of students needing assistance at one time.If you would be willing to help, please phone the school

offi ce and speak to Elaine Guy.

REMEMBER: ORDER CANTEEN

LUNCHES AT INTERVAL

• Years 9 and 10 Students. If you are interested in sitting the Australian Mathematics Competition, please see Mrs Whyte for a permission slip. The test is not until 30 July, however money ($6.50) and permission slips are due 6 May. Any questions to Mrs Whyte.

• ICAS Writing and Spelling entries are now open. Writing is open to students from Years 7–13 and costs $19.50. Spelling is open to students in Years 7 or 8. This costs $10.50. If you wish to enter either of these competitions you will need to bring your money in a labelled envelope to the offi ce by 14 May.

• ICAS Science competition. Entry is $8.50, to go to offi ce in a named envelope. See Mr Baars if you want to borrow a practice paper. Entries close Monday 4 May.

Competitions

PARENT INFORMATION SEMINARTHE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND

Secondary school students and caregivers are invited to an information evening hosted by the University of Auckland.

Come and hear about our undergraduate programmes, entry requirements, scholarships, campus life and more.

Please register your attendance online at least 24 hours before the event: www.auckland.ac.nz/parentseminar

Enquiries to [email protected]

LOCATION:

Legends Lounge, Addington Raceway, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch 8024

Please arrive from 7:00pm. Presentation at 7:30pm.

Christchurch, 11 May 2015, 7.30-9pm

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Got questions about university? As a parent, guardian or student you need to attend Uni101. This event will answer all your questions about universities today - and probably a whole lot you didn’t know you needed to ask.

Uni101Everything you needed to know about

University, but didn’t know to ask.

Where: Aurora Centre Burnside High School Greers Road, Christchurch

When: Tuesday 26th May, 2015.

Doors open at 7.00pm, be seated by 7.30pm

What’s the difference between a university, polytech or college?

What support is there to make sure students succeed?to make sure students

Is it worth going to uni at all?

How much does it cost, and who pays?

Do graduates get jobs these days?

polytech or college?

What on earth is ‘academic inflation’?

Do graduates get

How does uni differ from high school?

This event is free and open to anyone interested in finding out more about university. www.uni101event.nz


Mr Morris at the Hororata Pig Hunt, raising funds by getting paintballed! (Thanks to Penny Oliver for the photo.)

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Documents

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