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16 MAY 2019
BULLYING FREE WEEK
Year 9 Grammar Games
Careers Expo
Acting Principal’s Comments As the days start to become shorter, winter sports begin to take flight. Wednesday sport has begun and many of our students will give their all on the sports field each week, as they strive to improve and work together with their team-mates to produce the best possible performance. Sport is a great pastime but it is made possible only by the willingness and kindness of the vast number of people who give their time freely to enable students to have these opportunities. But not just in sport do we see this. In cultural events too, we see volunteers mucking in and planning, preparing and providing rich opportunities for our students to be involved in. When you think about what our weeks would be like if these volunteers did not provide these opportunities, it is not a pretty picture. Many opportunities would be lost and experiences missed, and chances for our students to grow and become better-rounded would all be gone.
So what are we doing to look after our volunteers? For the coach who gives up their evenings and Saturday morning, for the production crew or music tutor who do something similar, for the reader/writers who help students with tests, for the parents who travel on camps, for the PTSA members organising and running fundraising events, Well, at the very least we should be doing one simple thing: saying thank you. Be it a player or a parent, it is an easy task to complete that does not take much time but can make the world of difference. Our volunteers are not there for the money— they do it to help our tamariki grow. A few words of gratitude can be all that are needed to make their contributions feel valued and for that gratitude to return. It reminds me of a Maori Whakatauki (proverb) “He aroha whakaho, he aroha puta mai”, meaning “If kindness is sown, then kindness you shall receive”.
So, students, parents, caregivers and teachers alike: I encourage you to be kind and grateful to the volunteers who support the growth of our students. Be mindful, be purposeful, be genuine and, at the next Showquest practice, netball game, production rehearsal, assessment, or school trip, stop and take the time to thank those who have given their time freely to make it happen. Todd Adams Acting Principal
Darfield High School Board of Trustees Election Nominations are invited for the election of five parent representatives to the Board of Trustees.
Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office after 10 May 2019.
There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school.
A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters by 10 May 2019.
Nominations close at noon on 24 May 2019 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate statement and photograph.
Voting closes at noon on 7 June 2019.
You can nominate another person to stand as a candidate, or you can nominate yourself. Both parts of the form must be signed.
The voting roll will be open for inspection at the school from 8 May 2019 and can be viewed during normal school hours.
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Trudy McKay Returning Officer
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CONGRATULATIONS Kerry Sullivan-Croote had a baby girl - Harriet, both doing well. Erin Vincent had a baby girl - Annabelle May Vincent - both doing well too!
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Student Teachers, from the Universtity of Canterbury, are here at DHS for the term. (Left to right); Chaz Hall, Maths; Julia Brown, French; Lindsay Tannahill, English and Sarah Brophy, PE.
FAREWELL JANE This week one of our librarians, Jane Duncan retires. There are 101 tasks that Mrs Duncan has done every week for our library, our students and teachers. Over the years, she has embraced many library changes and initiatives, she is a cataloguer extraordinaire and she has organised our army of student librarians with training and resources. Importantly, she is a passionate advocate for literacy and has worked hard to ensure our students have books they can engage with. Student and staff comments on Mrs Duncan's leaving card attest to the fact she will be really missed. Mrs Duncan, Mrs McKay and Ms Duckworth have been a tight team of three librarians for over 10 years and while we are sad this is ending, we are happy that Jane is starting a new era in her life and we wish her and Bernard all the best. Jane is enthusiastic, active and community-minded, so we know that 'retirement' is a misnomer for her. As the old saying goes - "Librarians don't retire they just get reshelved." Enjoy your new shelf, Mrs Duncan! Helen Duckworth ISSUE 5 / DHS DISPATCH
(L to R) Mrs McKay, Mrs Duncan and Ms Duckworth
I have absolutely loved my ten and bit years of being a librarian at DHS but the time has come to break free from school life. The library is the best place in the school in so many ways and it has been a privilege to work here. I will certainly miss being part of the DHS community - the friendly staff, the delightful student librarians and the daily small
dramas that working with young people brings. Most of all, though, I will miss my two wonderful colleagues in the library - the school is so lucky to have you! Keep up the good work! Jane Duncan
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STUDENT SUCCESSES LINCOLN COMBINED 1ST XV
CANTERBURY ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS
On Thursday 9 May students from DHS went to Canterbury Park to compete in the Canterbury Road Race Championships. Congratulations to Nathan Carter, who placed third in his race and Isla McPherson, who placed seventh in Year 9. Callum Murdoch, scoring a try
Other students who had good runs were; Austin Saint John Pedler, Quin Mitchell, Brayden Barnhill and Matt Ashworth. Congratulations to all students who competed on the day.
Cameron O' Donnell
Cameron O'Donnell and Callum Murdoch, representing Darfield High School, comprise two of the 29 strong squad in this year's Lincoln Combined 1st XV. Their season began with three strong wins in pre-season games against Waihora Colts, Mid-Canterbury Combined and Waitaki Boys.
YUBETSU SCHOLARSHIP Niamh Guy, Maxwell Whyte and Hayden de Burger are going to Japan this month, as part of the Yubetsu Scholarship. Congratulations and best wishes for their trip. We look forward to their return with their exchange students in Term 3.
The pre-season games allowed for trialling of different combinations of all squad members. With some losses in the first round, and the season now well underway, Lincoln Combined vs SBHS in the second round had something to prove. Cameron O'Donnell scoring the first try of the game; they went in at half-time with a 17-3 lead. Looking to the bench in the second half, Callum Murdoch scored late and Lincoln Combined managed to keep SBHS tryless with a 38-3 win. Their next game is this Saturday, 12.00 kick-off against Roncalli/Aoraki Combined at Roncalli. (L to R); Niamh Guy, Maxwell Whyte and Hayden de Burger
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CANTERBURY SECONDARY SCHOOLS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Chloe Newbigging 50m fly 1st 14 yr girls 200m Individual Medley 4th open age group Ethan Taylor 50m breast 16-18 yr 1st 100 fly open age group 8th Charlise Miller 14 yr girls 50m breaststroke 3rd Open 100m breaststroke 3rd
NATIONAL AGE GROUP
SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN WELLINGTON Chloe Newbigging Competing in the 14 yr girls 50 back 27th 100 back 20th 200 back 23rd 200 Individual Medley (IM) 20th
Congratulations to the DHS 1st XV Rugby team who played Kaikoura on Wednesday and came away with a convincing win.
Ethan Taylor Competing in the 16 yr boys 200 breast 7th 400 IM 6th 100 breast 14th 200 IM 17th
Final Score DHS 103 Kaikoura 0
Celebrating the successes of our students is important. There are a number of areas that students excel in. Whether this is part of or outside of the DHS community, please feel free to let us know, so we can celebrate their achievements with the whole community.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS POSSIBLE Four DHS boys have made the New Zealand junior men's training squad for Ultimate Frisbee. This squad will be cut in September for the New Zealand team. They will travel to Sweden next year for the World Championships. They are Ben Francis, Nik Hodgman, Jesse Sutherland and Jesse Gray. Best of luck!
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On Wednesday 8 May Darfield High School hosted the BBG Rugby game against Buller. Final score 45-7 to DHS.
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Photos (clockwise from top left): Dress completed for Soft Materials assessment by Kanon Oka; Head Girl, Michelle Bruce, and Head Boy, Jackson Proud, representing DHS at the Darfield ANZAC Ceremony; ANZAC Day artwork; Showquest practice; Jemma Dalley leading the Showquest performers; Japanese Dance performers; Early morning visitor, passing by; Kieran McKay working on his shoulder cast; Librarian Helen Duncan, who has retired this week; Year 11 Art Students
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Positivitree
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Year 7 Students enjoying the Face painting, as part of the Bullying Free Week activities.
Bullying Free Week 2019 This week is bully free week across NZ and the Well-being Committee have put together a few activities for each day of the week. Monday: Love day and Gratitude Day Tuesday: Positivitree Wednesday: Face painting Thursday: Bake sale Friday: Pink Shirt Day (Mufti day- Gold Coin donation) and Dress up competition.
Head of Well-being Corien Blom Any questions feel free to email: headofwellbeing@darfield.school.nz
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GRAMMAR GAMES 2019
Held on the last day of Term 1, Grammar Games presented a real challenge for Year 9. It took speed, knowledge and teamwork to successfully get ahead of others and claim the trophy. Voices exclaimed words of encouragement while heads stayed low, scribbling away answers within their minds. Although it was an intense competition between teams, Team "Rawhiti 5", consisting of Blake Mclnerney, Lily Barwick and Quin Mitchell, blasted their way to the top, claiming 2019's Grammar Games Trophy. Special thanks to the teachers who organised this event and made sure that everyone was having fun getting involved. In conclusion, Grammar Games were an excellent way to end the term, and I would like to thank everyone who co-operated and enjoyed themselves. Nikki Alinar
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Student Volunteer Army
Leadership Training Recently Caitlin, Rebecca and I were lucky enough to get the chance to attend the 2019 University of Canterbury Student Volunteer Army UCan leadership programme. On this programme, we learnt leadership skills, the importance and benefits of service and volunteering in the community, and much much more. Student Volunteer Army is a volunteer group/club at the university, who want to pass on their knowledge from past experiences of voluntary work and organising large groups of people so that we can put this into our own projects back in our own communities. The programme was held over three days where we got to spend time with other like-minded Year 12 students from in and around Christchurch. This provided us with a great space, not only to learn from the SVA leaders, but also to learn from our peers, working together to brainstorm and make things happen. The first day at UC was a meet and greet and intro to what SVA is all about. We started learning about what it takes to be a leader and to organise a group of people, and the things you have to think about when doing this. We then planned our project for our second session to clean up the Barrington Plunket. Upon arriving at the second session, we knew there was work we could do to help. An overgrown, unusable area and gardens needed weeding and fading paint on the hand rail, slide and fences needed painting; so as a group we got stuck in, and it was a great morning of hard work and elbow grease. The most rewarding part was at the end, when we could stand back with a sausage in bread in hand, and really see the difference we had made.
Our third and final session was about reflection. We thought about what we had learned, and what we would have done differently for our project at Plunket. We then thought about what we could do in our own schools and communities using the skills and knowledge we had gained during the programme. This was a great experience to work with and meet new people, and we were able to gain so many skills and knowledge from the people around us. Hayley Murray, Caitlin Rayne and Rebecca Inch
Darfield High School 2019 Ski Programme Registrations for the ski programme are now open and filling up fast. The programme is limited to the first 100 paid students and closes on 10 June. You may register only by going to the DHS web page. Enquiries to Gavin Chalk, gc@darfield.school.nz Click Here
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Cookies!
Year 10 Commerce have been learning about marketing. We had a cookie market on 9 May during lunch time, using the terms and information we have been discussing in class. Each group in our class had to come up with an idea of what type of cookie they would be creating and selling. Once everything was set up, we had to give the judges a sample of our cookie to taste while continuing to sell our cookie creations. Rennie Bellam
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The 40 HOUR FAMINE is coming up!
This year, the event is once again raising money for South Sudanese refugees in Uganda. The theme is 'this time, you write the rules'. Students are being encouraged to be creative, in how they fundraise and what they give up for the Famine. Sign-ups will be online, after which they will be given a fundraising booklet and they can start collecting money. A permission slip will also need to be returned. The Famine weekend is 7-9 June - the end of Week 6. We really encourage you to talk to your children about getting involved in this year's Famine - you could even join in too! The DHS Famine team
The Great Kiwi
Competitions Just a reminder that entries close this Friday 17 May. The University of Canterbury offers students in Years 7 to 10 the opportunity to participate in the Great KIWI English, Mathematics and Science competitions. These competitions are designed by NZ teachers for NZ students and are based on the NZ curriculum. The supervised online tests will take place in the last three weeks of Term 2 and the first week of Term 3. Students can enter in one or more subjects. These competitions are replacing the ICAS competitions which we have previously offered. All participants will receive a certificate and prizes will be awarded to top students.
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If your student/s would like to enter, please complete this form by Friday 17 May 2019. Please submit a separate form for each student.
CLOSES Friday 17 May 2019
Entry fee is $9.00 per competition, payable to school by Friday 17 May 2019.
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Darfield High School is on the look out for volunteers to assist students with reading and writing at assessment time. This takes place at the school, during the school hours that fit in to suit with your schedule. If you are willing to give an hour or two to help students here, please contact Elaine in the School office: Phone: 318 8411 or Email: elaine@darfield.school.nz
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Mathematics Statistics
On Friday 10 May, three Year 10 Maths classes participated in a range of different activities to collect data for their Statistics unit this term. These activities ranged from height and arm span, to wall sits and step ups. The activities also included a mental sector of rolling multiple dice and sorting beans into colours. Overall the students had a great time, especially eating the dry Weet-Bix! Can't wait to do more joint activities. Rhiannon Alexander-Lamb
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A DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL PRODUCTION OF THE CLASSIC
By arrangement with Originâ„¢ Theatrical Pty Ltd - www.origintheatrical.com.au BOOK, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY JIM JACOBS AND WARREN CASEY
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Morehu Solomon
MUSICAL DIRECTOR Glenn Teasdale
MUSIC
PREFORMED BY DHS Band
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Venue: DHS Hall
$20 Adults $15 Students
The Matinee Shows have been adapted to a Junior Version suitable for primary school children
7.30pm OPENING NIGHT Tuesday 11 June
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MATINEE & EVENING SHOW Wednesday 12 June
MATINEE & EVENING SHOW Thursday 13 June
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Saturday 25 May 7pm Darfield High School PTSA invites you to:
Ethel & Bethel Bingo Babes
Bingo
Bring along: Your drinks,nibbles and friends Extra cash for extra bingo cards and raffles Supper, provided at the end of the night!
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Rural Women NZ Darfield branch invite you to a film evening
SHE SHEARS This is an acclaimed documentary film about five women shearers on their road to the Golden Shears Come along for a good night out with a few laughs followed by a light supper
Wednesday 22 May at 7.30 pm Darfield High School Staffroom
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Door sale tickets only $10 adults $5 school children
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Brooke Thomason
Ria Kelly
Zhanghui Sun
Zoe Matchett
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Lauren Booth
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Emma Daniel-Wilson
Kyle Manangkil
Tamzin Brunton
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Rira Takahashi Aidan Strowger
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In Term One, the Year 7 classes went to Staveley Camp. We participated in lots of activities, including making compasses, archery and bush art. We could not have had camp without our lovely parent helps: special thanks to Mr Wilding, Mr Robertson, Mr Ross, Mr Partington, Mrs Tahuhu and Mr Molloy who helped on the second camp and Liza Hill, Rebecca Stewart, Barbara Wilson, Peter Cullen and Leigh Routhan who helped on the first camp. On the second camp, we played spotlight and sardines on the first night. It was funny trying to find the adults who hid for sardines. On the second night, we had a Talent show. It was great seeing all the different talents the students had and a lot of the time it had us all laughing. We all enjoyed working together, doing the different activities, and thank the Year 7 teachers who helped make camp a success. Jack Guy and Niamh Wilding
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A group of Year 10 students spent a session with the New Zealand Defence Force on May 2. They were placed into groups and a leader for each group was identified. They then had to complete a task that was set by the NZDF. The students were congratulated on their enthusiasm, leadership skills and level of participation. The exercises we run are based around gaining confidence in one's ability to lead a group. The exercises are mental problems, and we coach the leader through how to deal with the changing group dynamics as the exercise unfolds. Then, once the round is over, the individual groups are given a chance to get constructive feedback to the leader: something they thought went well, and something to improve upon. The premise is that the NZDF develops leadership in its members no matter what you do or join as, from lead-self, lead-teams, lead leaders, then lead-systems (selfmotivation, leading a small team, leading several teams, leading entire units), and these are essential skills both in and out of the military environment. Sergeant Dave Carney
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On 9 April, 50 Year 12 students went along to the University of Canterbury for the Year 12 Discovery Day. The students were able to choose six lectures from a whole range that were available. Lectures ranged from 'What if nutrition could treat mental illness' to 'Dark matter detectives' and 'A licence to ask awkward questions,' to name just a few. The lectures spread across all of the University departments, offering an opportunity to gain experience and knowledge of the different degree areas. It also gave students a feel for sitting in a lecture theatre that might hold 400 people and experience how different this feels to being at school in a classroom of 30. The lecturers' passion for their subject was very obvious in the way they presented and spoke; it was a really good insight into what University life might be like. There were definitely some subjects that surprised the students and they now don't feel that is the pathway for them; that is what is great about this opportunity: others have come away firm in their ideas of what the future may hold and can see themselves being a student in a lecture theatre in the future.
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CAREERS
EXPO 2019 This year for the Careers Expo we had 23 representatives participating. Each desk would hold a type of career of your interest; this year, they had a wide variety of choices from universities like Lincoln University and the University of Canterbury, to institutes like the Aviation Institute and the Sport Institute. Each representative would show each division that you could enter; for example the Defence Force showed the careers the Defence Force could give you and what you are required to do to join; for example, one career in the Defence Force is aircraft technician through the Air Force, or you could also go to Ara and study computer science and get a qualification in the field. An interesting career I saw was Camp America; it is a career which puts you through the training needed to be able to look after and instruct children in a camp in a variety of countries all through the world. Next year, I challenge you to go around the Expo and talk to all the representatives that might interest you and, if you have any further questions, I would advise you to talk to the Careers Adviser, Jo Ager, in the Careers Office. Campbell Barrett
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Rock Climbing Journey
Day 1: The journey begins… We met at Darfield High School at about 8 am and packed our bags into the cars. We were on our way to a nice Sunday walk. After two hours, we arrived at Mt Somers and started our walk to Woolshed Creek Hut. We had a great view and walked for about two and a half hours. Because we had to carry all our climbing gear and backpacks, it was more exhausting, but we did a very good job. Dropping the backpack was an awesome feeling and, after having a snack and setting up our camp, we packed our backpacks again and went to our first crag called Honeycomb, which was a very nice climbing spot with many different grades. It took us about 30 minutes to walk there and we stayed for about four hours. We were pretty exhausted when we arrived at our camping place in the evening. Quite soon after cooking our dinners in the hut, we went to bed, looking forward to the next day.
Day 2: The journey continues... Step by step, that’s the way we came through the day. After a nice breakfast, we walked to a different crag to the day before, with harder and more routes, and we did some lead climbing and also some nice top rope routes. We stayed for the whole day and had our lunch at the crag. It was a very warm day, so we had to fill up our water bottles at the river all the time. Everyone improved their climbing skills and we were motivated. After lunch time, we practised some knots and theories, and our climbing guide, Sarah, showed us some good climbing skills. We learned how to lead-belay and how to lead climb, and also started to use more technique. After putting our climbing gear under the crag, we walked back home and enjoyed the last evening in nature. Day 3: The journey ends… We got up earlier than the last two days and walked to the Honeycomb crag again. After warming up, we practised some knots and also started to do abseiling and lead climbing. We really enjoyed the last day and it was very impressive that everyone's climbing improved so well. We also got much more confident with climbing techniques and got a good feeling for belaying. After lunch time, we packed all the climbing gear and walked back to our camping place where we packed all our clothes and tents into our backpacks. The walk back was about two hours long and we enjoyed it because it was downhill all the time. At the carpark, we packed the gear into the cars and drove back to Darfield High School. This climbing journey was a very nice experience for all of us and we really enjoyed it. Paula Steinwender 24
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Aoraki Aviation Scout Camp
On the first weekend of Term 2, Arron Armstrong, Liam Barnhill, Ryan Booth and I attended the annual Aoraki Aviation Camp. This camp is held in Springfield and is open to all scouts over the age of 12. This year was the 13th iteration of the camp and, so far, 575 young scouts have had the opportunity to take part. For us, it was our second year and therefore we sat the Level 2 course. There are only 10 places available for Level 2 so we are extremely lucky that all four of us made it in.
The weekend is separated into lessons about the history and theory of aviation, and more practical things, such as flights in a glider and hot air balloon. As Level 2 scouts, we even had the opportunity to fly in one of the leaders' fixed wing aircraft, and attend a visit to a local pilot’s hangar, where he expanded upon some of the things we had already been taught, with a couple of clever little scientific experiments. He even showed us how to start up his old De Havilland Tiger Moth, the plane that was used to train fighter pilots during WW2. The lessons were well-paced and informative and the whole general feel of the camp was quite friendly. I would definitely recommend this camp to any scouts who have an interest in aviation. To finish, I would like to thank Mike Blackburn, Michael Oakley and Steve MacManus (the ones who started up, and have been organising the camp for the past 13 years), John Booth (our local scout leader) and all the other leaders who helped out and without whom we wouldn’t have been able to go. Jeremy Bourhill
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Year 9s carrying out a dissection on the eye for the Light topic. Students start by examining the fat and muscles around the eye before piercing through the cornea which releases the aqueous humour. They then remove the lens and use this to magnify letters before cutting the eye in half and locating the retina and blind spot. Always a fascinating dissection!
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TERM 1 DEPARTURES & TERM 2 ARRIVALS At the end of last term, we said a sad farewell to our group from Thailand, our three students from Kagoshima Junshin Girls’ High School, and our five students from Setagaya Gakuen High School. They all had really enjoyed their time at Darfield High School and their experience in New Zealand. We would like to thank the DHS students and staff, their buddies and host families, and the wider community for helping us host them. At the start of this term, we welcomed three new students. • Hikaru Ikei from Japan, here for one year in 12CH • Miyu Kumamoto from Japan, here for one year in 12NB • Aina Sakamoto from Japan, here for one term in 10CM
Hikaru Ikei
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South Trip Every school holidays the international department and local company Smylies Tours offer an optional trip for DHS International Students. In the April holidays 18 of our students joined the ‘Super South Trip’. Here is a report from Mai Takata: In the holidays, my friends and I went on the trip to the south part of New Zealand. We went to various places and it was awesome; every one made my trip worthwhile. We stopped at Oamaru for lunch on the first day of the trip. There were a lot of old buildings and I liked that. Then we arrived in Dunedin and we went up the steepest street in the world. We were very tired after the climbing because the hill was very steep. We stayed at the hotel in Dunedin and we went to Te Anau the next day. We went to Lake Te Anau and we saw the bird called Takahe. Also we cooked Japanese curry for dinner. It was very delicious. Then we stayed in the youth hostel in Te Anau. Next day, we took a boat cruise to Milford Sound. It was actually very cold and windy but I thought it was very beautiful. Then we went to Queenstown. I liked the atmosphere of the town. We had hamburgers for dinner at Fergburger. The burger was huge. I was surprised when I saw it, but I could eat it all and it was the best burger I’ve ever eaten. I’d like to eat that burger again. We stayed in a youth hostel in Queenstown. We went up the Queenstown Gondola and we rode on the luge. Luge is kind of like a small car and it was the first time for me to do that, so I was a bit nervous, but I had a lot of fun. Also the view from the gondola was amazing. Then we went to the Kawarau Bungy Centre. I wanted to do bungy jump so I paid the money and I was waiting in line. I wasn’t really nervous when I was waiting, but suddenly felt scared just before I jumped. But it was just fun after I jumped; it was so much fun! The price for bungy jump wasn’t cheap but it was worth it. I’d like to do it again. The most impressive thing of the trip was bungy jump for me. The trip was great fun and I appreciate the staff of Smylies Tours and my friends. I made great memories.
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Recently, we celebrated Henry's 21st birthday in the Learning Centre. We had a wonderful chocolate cake covered in licorice allsorts with a jam filling. There were lots of people who came along, including Henry's Mum and Dad, some of Henry's past and present teachers, and friends from around the school.
I hope you enjoyed your birthday party Henry - Asia It was a grand party for our 21 year old student Henry - Ewen I liked the scrummy cake - Kailash My favourite part was seeing Henry be happy - Caleb
I had fun talking to all the people at the party - Lucas I liked having my photo taken with everyone at Henry's party, and I saw Nicola - Nathan We had great food and drinks at Henry's party - Ben I liked seeing and meeting Henry's parents at the party - Crystal
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This week, we have had Harold and the Life Education Van at school working with our Year 7s and 8s. We have been learning about not making bad decisions. We have learnt about the different ways people can pressure you in to making bad decisions and we have looked at why some people might make bad decisions. We like that when Amanda, the teacher, teaches us these things she does it in a funny way so that we will remember it. The lessons go quickly and we learn lots when we are in the Life Education Van. It is always fun going to Life Education because we learn through doing fun games and activities. Bella Williamson and Tess Purdon
Below: Jack Guy having his body scanned and shown on the big screen.
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School and Community Notices
Term Two Events
May 17 Year 11 Rural College Day Out Mufti Day (Pink Shirt Day) 20 Year 11 Outdoor Education Showquest 21 Selwyn District Council Visit 1st XV Depart for Westland (to 22 May) PTSA Meeting (7.30 pm) 22 1st XV BBG Rugby vs Westland at Westland 24 Year 7 Physical Education Circus Workshop 26 Year 11 Outdoor Education Tramp (to 27 May) 27 Year 11 English Lake Brunner Trip (to 29 May) 28 Canterbury Cross Country Championships 29 PPTA Strike Day 1st XV BBG Rugby vs Ellesmere at DHS 30 Junior Quad at Geraldine (pp day 6 June) Middle Quad at Mt Hutt (pp day 6 June) Years 7 and 8 Weekly Sport (12.30-3.15 pm) 31 Year 13 Rural College Day Out June 3 Queen’s Birthday Year 13 Outdoor Education Tramp (to 5 June) 5 1st XV Quad Rugby vs Mt Hutt 6 University of Canterbury Japanese Day Years 7 and 8 Weekly Sport (12.30-3.15 pm) 7 Cultural Diversity Day Year 11 Rural College Day Out BOT Election Day 8 Rockquest Heats 11 School Production GREASE (to 14 June) Dispatch Newsletter BOT Meeting (6.30 pm) 12 Canterbury Primary Schools Gymnastics Senior Progress Reports 13 Senior Quad at Darfield (pp day 20 June) Years 7 and 8 Weekly Sport (12.30-3.15 pm) 17 Jazzquest (to 21 June) Year 13 Biology Trip to Orana Park 18 Year 11 PE Trip to Lincoln University Canterbury Gymnastics Championships PTSA Meeting (7.30 pm) 19 Year 12 Science UC Radioactivity Field Trip Canterbury Primary Schools Cross Country 20 Year 13 Geography Trip to Queenstown (to 23 June) Years 7 and 8 Weekly Sport (12.30-3.15 pm) 21 Staff Only Day University of Canterbury French Day 24 Junior Reports 25 Year 13 Physics Practical (P3 - 5) 26 Rugby Southern Tour vs Kings and Timaru Boys (26-28 June) 27 Senior Oral Tapestries Years 7 and 8 Weekly Sport (12.30-3.15 pm) 28 International Mid Winter Party 29 Rockquest Finals July 2 Year 12 Emerging Leaders Conference BOT Meeting (6.30 pm) 4 Junior Oral Tapestries Years 7 and 8 Weekly Sport (12.30-3.15 pm) 5 Dispatch Newsletter House Singing Competition Last Day of Term 2 32
Reporting Absences/Sick Students Please let us know if your student is going to be absent. To report an absence, telephone and leave a message, or email absences@darfield.school.nz Emails sent to other addresses may not be cleared before a text message is sent to you. Lost Property There is a large number of unclaimed items from last year. Please can you get your students to come and take a look if they know something has been misplaced. Parents: you are most welcome to come and check the clothing and items at Student Administration. If you have items that do not belong to you, please can they be returned to the Student Administration Office. Parking Outside the School Outside the school on McLaughlins Road, is a no stopping zone. We need parents to observe the ‘No Parking or Stopping Zone’ between the School’s front gate and bus bay. To keep students safe, we need this area clear before and after school. There are signs indicating the restrictions. Opposite Darfield High 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 car parks and not in front of residents’ driveways. The car parks outside the school hall are reserved for staff and visitors coming into the school. 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. Defensive Driving Course June 2019 Courses available at Darfield High School. 18 , 20, 25 and 27 June 3.30-5.30 pm. Cost $90 - usually $175 but subsidy is provided by Malvern Health Trust. If you miss a session you have the flexibility to catch up this session at another course. Contact details: Website: www.fde.co.nz Fusion Driver Education. Text: 027229 8018. Email:office@fde.co.nz Te Reo Classes Term Two This term, we have the opportunity through Risingholme Community group to again run a level one, and a level two Te Reo course. This is supported by our Malvern Kāhui Ako. Courses are at the DHS on Tuesday nights and are run for adults. If you are interested in attending either a level one Te Reo course, or level two Te Reo course, please contact Risingholme directly. www.risingholme.org.nz.
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Uniform Reminders Ties The DHS tie is required to be worn by Years 7-12 students from the beginning of Term 2. These can be purchased from The Warehouse, Rolleston or Darfield High School. Jackets Students are permitted to wear either a plain navy or plain black jacket with their uniform during the cooler weather. Socks Ensure that your child is wearing the correct socks to school. For both girls and boys, knee-high black socks are required.
IF IT’S HAPPENING NOW CALL 111
Jewellery The only jewellery permitted is a wristwatch and one gold or silver stud in each ear. No other jewellery is to be worn.
IF IT’S ALREADY HAPPENED USE 105
Blazers Blazers are to be worn on Tuesdays. Parents, please remind your students to bring their blazers on Tuesdays for assemblies. Long Sleeved Shirts These are available from The Warehouse, Rolleston. Thermals can be worn but MUST NOT be seen at the neckline or below short sleeves.
Darfield High School Formal 2019 This year the Senior Formal will be held at Darfield High School on Saturday 27 July. This is at the end of the first week of Term 3. Senior students who wish to attend this event need to be aware of the conditions for entry and guidelines around outside partners. They are as follows: Ticket Sales will be limited to 300. Darfield High School Students get first priority to purchase tickets. Darfield High School Students must be enrolled at the time of the Formal. Darfield High School Students must have an attendance rate of 90% or higher to be eligible to attend the Formal (camps, field trips and sports trips do not count as non-attendance). If students in Years 12 and 13 want to bring an outside partner, they should indicate this and provide the details on the permission slip at the time they purchase their own ticket. The number of outside partner tickets available will be known only after DHS students have purchased theirs. It is hoped that all outside partners can be accommodated. However, if there are too many, then Year 13 students will get priority for outside partners. Outside partners must be 18 or under. Outside partners may be required to provide photo ID on the night.
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Schools need us all to step forward. Nominate yourself or someone you know to be a school trustee. Contact your local school for a nomination form.
Find out more www.trustee-election.co.nz
DHS Returning Officer Mrs Trudy McKay Email: trudy@darfield.school.nz
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MENTORS REQUIRED
Have you operated or managed a business? Would you be interested in sharing your business experience with a small group of Year 13 Business Studies students? This would involve being a contact for students to bounce ideas off, in the next two terms. If you are interested, or would like to find out more, please contact: Caroline Harrington at ch@darfield.school.nz or 03 3188411.
A call for Students who would like to learn to
referee rugby Darfield High School has a proud list of referees who have officiated around the area
Caleb Banks Joseph Feltell Tom Rowlands Tom Welsh-current student,
Te Reo MÄ ori Language Lessons
Are you interested in learning Te Reo? Night classes are being held at DHS
Darfield High School Tuesday evenings 7 pm - 9 pm $70 per term
All Welcome
Enquiries to: kay@sheffieldprimary.school.nz
Join our facebook page: Malvern Whanau - Te Roopu o Te Aka Tawera
who has been recognised by the Rugby Union in 2018, as a most improved rugby referee.
Have you ever thought of being a rugby referee? Please contact Mrs Armstrong ka@darfield.school.nz or Mrs Jebson 318 3796
Street Talk
Defensive Driving Courses
Defensive Driving Course June 2019 Courses available at Darfield High School. 18 , 20, 25 and 27 June 3.305.30 pm. Cost $90 - usually $175 but subsidy is provided by Malvern Health Trust. If you miss a session you have the flexibility to catch up this session at another course. Website: www.fde.co.nz Text: 027 229 8018
Saturday 18 May 2019
Email: office@fde.co.nz
3—8.30 pm Hororata Domain ISSUE 5 / DHS DISPATCH
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