DHS SPORTS CALENDAR RAFFLE

Darfield High School (DHS) are pleased to be able to offer people the chance to win some great prizes with their amazing Sports Calendar Raffle again!

This is now one of DHS's annual major fundraising efforts, which raised approximately $16,000 last year. Tickets are available from students or can be purchased online. All sales are to be completed by Wednesday, March 29th.

Tickets are $10 each, and there are thirty chances to win throughout the month of April with some awesome bonus prizes on the 10th, 20th and 30th of April, including a fabulous prize of a Garden City Helicopter Scenic flight for two over Christchurch. All funds raised will go directly back into supporting sport at DHS, continuing to keep their akonga physically active while supporting their whanau by subsidising the increasing cost of travelling to events and much more.

If you have any queries about this fundraiser, please feel free to get in touch with Pip Deans , Sports Coordinator at DHS: sport@darfield.school.nz

To purchase tickets online visit: https://forms.gle/ UrbY5rieLPoUbzps6

Magical Holiday Treat

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This April, be transported into a magical world where good conquers evil, and the laughs are plentiful. Kirwee Players Kids are performing Disney’s Aladdin Jr at Kirwee Community Hall from the 21st - 23rd. The cast of eighteen are aged between eight years old and eighteen years old, and for many, it is their first taste of the magic of musical theatre, while others are in their perfect place. The ability and talent of this young cast outshines many adults, and has seen the continued development of musical theatre for our junior members. It is hard to believe they are all children!

Aladdin is performed by the multi-talented and cheeky-faced Sammy Aker , his quick repartee with the Genie played by Lily Partridge is a pure comedic delight. These two have performed together before (Jack and Baker’s wife in, ‘Into the Woods Jr’, 2022), and it shows in the ease in which they work. Both have a real love for the stage, with voices you could listen to for hours. Sammy’s confidence shines out in the song ‘Prince Ali’, and you believe every word he says. Lily has her own solo with ‘Friend Like Me’, and who wouldn’t want to be her friend, a magical genie who can grant your wishes. Added to this talented duo is the grace and beauty of Susanna Tully, who plays Jasmine. She gives just the right mixture of tomboy and princess to vitalise the character. Special mention must be given to the wonderful harmonies these youngsters create. For a thoroughly great school holiday treat for the whole family, grab your tickets today.

See advertisement in this issue for further details.

Broken Movement

Head along and listen to former All Black, Zac Guildford’s story on Thursday, March 30th, at the Darfield Baptist Church. This free event will also include Jacob Skilling, founder of the Broken Movement Trust.

Sometimes things can seem overwhelming, and it can feel like you can’t cope or it’s too difficult to manage how you're feeling. You may simply just be having a bad day, or you may have an ongoing mental health problem that needs support. The important thing is not to try to cope on your own and talk to somebody.

Zac and Jacob know all too well what it's like to struggle. Zac has found his new path after struggling with issues of alcohol and gambling and Jacob through a background of trauma, abuse, and a broken home, as well as, addiction and learning issues. Both Zac and Jacob are now sharing their experiences to help others find a better life and understand where help can be found.

This is a chance to hear both their stories and perhaps understand how their situation might be similar to your own experience.

Living and working rurally has its own special challenges that not everybody understands. The

Broken Movement Trust can help and has strong links with the Rural Support Trust and Farmstrong, who specialise in helping the rural community. If you are feeling under the pump and not coping too well, take some time out for yourself and the first step towards a new start. Or if you know somebody struggling, why not reach out and bring them along, at the very worst you get to have a yarn with a former All Black and a cuppa. Arrive early as there are only 120 seats available.

For more information see advertisement in this issue.

Come and listen to Former All Black Zac Guildford & Jacob Skilling

Together they will talk about their personal stories and a journey to better mental health. They are both ambassadors for the Broken Movement Trust. Zac & Jacob will share their stories about hardship and finding their feet in the most challenging of circumstances.

Fire Truck Pull

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“Special thanks must go to Isaac Construction for sending out a traffic truck to help keep us safe, thanks impart to one of our members, Luke for arranging that,” commented one of the organisers, Ed Dance Talking to one of the crew members afterwards, Lana Hutchinson Smith, whose idea it was to pull the truck, said, “everyone was pumped, and it was a great community event, although the body was hurting on Sunday!”

On the day, $1039.00 was raised by street collection alone, and there have been some fantastic donations into their fund account also. If you still wish to donate, access to the account is open until Friday, March 31st, 2023.

All donations are gratefully received.

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Thank you once again for your support, Darfield Volunteer Fire Brigade.