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From the desk of...
Brendan Kelly
Senior School Principal
An ANZAC story
Evelyn Gertrude Brooke is a well-known New Zealander who served with distinction
in World War One. Her biography is entered in the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
and her life story is told in NZ History online. Te Papa museum featured her in a
major exhibition a few years ago, and in 2011 the NZ Army wrote an article on her as
“New Zealand’s only recipient of the Royal Red Cross and Bar”, meaning she won it
twice. Evelyn was a war hero and her story is one that continues to inspire many.
“Eva” started her military nursing career in Samoa in 1914 when she was part of a contingent of six nurses sent to the former German colony.
Arriving with the NZ Expeditionary Force, she rapidly demonstrated her abilities and became Matron early in 1915. Returning to New Zealand
soon after, she was appointed Matron of the New Zealand Hospital Ship Maheno, which sailed for Gallipoli in July 1915, arriving off ANZAC
Cove in August. For the next four months the Maheno made five trips to Anzac Cove, treating the wounded and sick and transporting them to
hospitals in Lemnos and Alexandria. This was difficult and dangerous work as the ship was within range of enemy gunfire. In terrible heat and
“while bullets raked the decks”, the nurses worked with the “poor, torn, mangled fellows’ amid the horrible sickly odour” of death, disease and
decay.
For her work on the Maheno, Eva was awarded the Royal Red Cross (1st Class) “in
recognition of her nursing service” and was later presented the medal by King George at
Buckingham Palace. Following Gallipoli, she returned to New Zealand and worked in military
hospitals at Trentham and then Brighton, England via another hospital ship the Marama.
At the start of 1918 Eva was then posted as Matron to the New Zealand military hospital in
France. This involved more months of harrowing work as the brutal fighting on the Western
front reached its climax before the armistice in November. During this time she was mentioned
in dispatches by General Douglas Haig for “special devotion and competency”, and then
“In recognition of her valuable services with the armies in France and Flanders.” She was
awarded her second Royal Red Cross medal, the only New Zealander to achieve this honour.
Ephraim Claude Brooke was the younger brother of Eva, and he also served in World War
One. His military career is not one that is as celebrated as his sister’s however, despite him
sharing her bravery and courage. This is not because he didn’t serve with similar distinction in
the years of conflict, but rather that he didn’t settle well in the time of peace that followed.
Ephraim landed on Gallipoli in April 1915. He was soon wounded, shot in both legs in a fierce
battle on the 19th May. He spent two months recovering in Alexandria, before being returned
to Anzac Cove on the 8th July. He was wounded again a month later on the 8th August, part of the famous attack on Chunuk Bair. Having led
this attack, his Wellington Infantry Regiment also led the casualty figures, seen in the New Zealand Herald’s account of the “Operations in the
Dardenalles on the 7th and 8th of August”. This time his records show he received a gunshot wound to the head. Evacuated again he was
taken to hospital in Lemnos, and, somewhat incredibly, was returned to his unit a month later where he re-commenced active service.
When he was evacuated from Gallipoli for the third time, his injuries were even more serious and he was taken to a hospital in England
for three months. He seemed to get better however, and the Evening Post noted in its 1st February edition of 1916 that “Sergeant Claude
Brooke, formerly of Wellington, writes stating that he had been in hospital in Taunton and was about to leave for active service in Egypt. This is
Sergeant Brooke’s third go after having recovered from wounds.”
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Sadly, his “third go” was only to last a month. His service records again show that after rejoining his unit that he was soon back in hospital again, suffering from the further effects of
his wounds. As his recovery was then deemed to be of a long-term nature and he faced a
“tedious convalescence,” he was returned to New Zealand along with 321 other men on the
6th March 1916, sailing again on the faithful Maheno.
On his return to NZ he was given a staff job, but soon after faced a disciplinary hearing for
being absent without leave from base. On a trip to Wellington he had met up with some old
friends and the “alcoholic binge” they embarked upon left him sick for a number of days. When
he returned to base a few days late, he faced a disciplinary hearing before being discharged
as “medically unfit for service” in November 1917. Believed by now to be an alcoholic and
deeply unsettled, he left his family soon after, saying they would be better off without him. He
went to Australia and tried unsuccessfully to join the AIF before moving around various parts
of Australia looking for work. Eventually he was admitted to the Goodna Mental Hospital in
Brisbane, a facility for veterans affected by shell-shock and alcoholism. He died there in 1943,
and they buried him in an unmarked grave.
My Mother never knew her Grandfather; the family were told that Ephraim had died a heroic
death during the war. Back home and very much alive however, her Aunty Eva developed a
pretty formidable reputation. She is remembered as being a fairly “serious-minded woman” who always dressed in black. Mum is intensely
proud of them both of course, and we all feel sad that after the war Ephraim never knew the respect he now has from his family.
Many of us have stories like this, and on Anzac day we remember that they involved real people, serving on our behalf. The fears and worries
of our times may seem unimportant in light of what people like Eva and Ephraim faced, yet we should be grateful that it is so. I believe trivial
troubles are all they would have wished for us.
On 9 August 1915, full of the wounded and dying from the battle of Chunuk Bair, the Maheno sailed from Anzac Cove. On board were a
courageous Matron and her brother, a wounded soldier. I hope that in the midst of the chaos and suffering taking place around them, Eva and
Ephraim were able to share a small moment of peace together.
Just to let you know...
Anzac Day Services
Kristin has a proud history of participation in local Anzac Day services. Every year our students gather to face the brisk autumn chill and
pay tribute to those Kiwis who have served in New Zealand’s armed forces. This national day of remembrance has seen growing support
across the country and this year our students will be taking part in four local Anzac Day services.
The Principals will be in attendance at the Browns Bay, Coatesville and Albany services. Reverend Ramsay will be at the Takapuna parade.
We will be laying a wreath at each service and encourage students to wear their winter uniform and make themselves known to the Kristin
staff members who will facilitate their participation in the service.
Coatesville
7am, Coatesville Settlers Hall
Browns Bay
Meet at 8.15am at the Browns Bay RSA, parade begins at 8.30am
Takapuna
Meet at 9.10am on the corner of Lake Road and Sanders Avenue, parade begins at 9.25am
Albany
11am, Albany Coronation Hall
We encourage students to wear their winter uniform if attending other services around Auckland.
Junior
School
What’s been happening?
A day trip to the past
A long established tradition for Junior School children at Kristin is to visit the Howick
Historical Village. This is a ‘living museum’ where the children are able to take part in a wide
range of activities, authentic to the mid 19th century.
For Year 2 the trip was the culmination of an inquiry into how their lives and families have
changed and what traditions they have. From the excited shrieks on arrival at school as
everyone admired and giggled at the costumes, to the silent handwriting in the school
lesson, the day was a huge success. At Wash Day, the children’s smiles while they
scrubbed, twisted and wrung the clothes in the tin tubs, were priceless.
This year the school lesson was held in the old church after Cyclone Lusi brought down the
school roof. It was an added challenge to balance the slates on the back of the pews while
trying to write but the children managed admirably.
As always the most popular activity was the opportunity to play with the toys, and it proved
most challenging to get the boys off the wooden hobby horses for the return trip to school.
We love the fact our children get such pleasure and wonderful learning from this annual
event.
Barbara Taylor, Year 2 Dean
Year 5 visit Tiritiri Matangi
On Wednesday Year 5 went to Tiritiri Matangi Island. As soon as we arrived at Gulf Harbour
we had to have a bio-security check for weeds and seeds on the soles of our shoes. If we
took these to the Island these could potentially harm rare plants.
We were so excited approaching the Island, as many of us hadn’t seen threatened birds
before. Volunteers spoke with us about the vision the Department of Conservation has for
the future survival of the species that live on the island. We learnt heaps about the birds and
plant life.
Excitedly we walked up and down the paths and saw loads of birds, such as bellbirds,
fantails, stitch birds, tui and some people even saw the kokako!
We learnt about Tiritiri Matangi’s feeding programme and how the Island has been predator
free for the last ten years!
We had a well-deserved lunch close to the shop. We were starving. The shop on the Island
did a roaring trade as eager students spent their money on magnets, finger puppets and
Island memorabilia.
We now know what an excellent organisation looks like. Tiritiri Matangi certainly assists with
the survival of the species that live on the Island.
Slowly, and happily we made our way back to the boat. Walking back to the boat we were all
tired but we had such an awesome day.
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Water Blast
The last week of term in the Junior School was water-soaked and fun-filled as the Junior
School Student Council ran a series of Water Blasts for each of the year levels.
Monday lunchtime was the turn of the Year 1 and 2 students and they came in droves,
dressed in their togs, clutching their towels and bursting with excitement. Once they were
divided into their teams, they began the first of their activities; zooming down the water slide,
tossing water balloons, splattering monkeys, catapulting water bombs, running with leaky
bottles and squeezing water out of sponges by sitting on them!
Another whistle, another activity – there was so much fun to be had! Throughout lunchtime
there were many delighted squeals, thrilled screams and excited laughs to be heard across
the field. Year 1 and 2 most certainly had a Water Blast!
Wednesday lunchtime was the turn of the Year 3 and 4 students and Thursday the turn of
the Year 5 and 6 students.
A special thanks to all of our fantastic student councillors and to our special Year 6 helpers
for making the last days of our term memorable and fun!
Things to note...
Health Supplies Boxes
Thank you so much to the Junior School families who have donated boxes of health supplies to the Prefect Project! We are very grateful
for all the donations and the Prefect team is looking forward to handing these all over to the Manukau District Health Board.
If you still have boxes at home that you have not handed in yet, we will still be collecting them early next term. In case you have misplaced
the letter that accompanied the box, we are looking for everyday products such as toothbrushes, soap and shampoo to be given out to the
Mansell School community in Papakura. Please bring your boxes to the Junior School office as soon as possible.
Scrapbooking Club - Term 2
Four spaces are available for Year 3-6 children who wish to join the Scrapbooking Club. Classes are held each Wednesday starting in
Week 2 from 3.30pm-4.30pm. The cost is $40 for the term.
If you would like to register your interest please email Mrs Taylor on [email protected] before the start of Term 2.
Future Problem Solvers - new activity starting in Term 2
Future Problem Solving is a creative and fun process consisting of students solving current and future world issues. It helps students
develop critical, analytical and creative thinking skills, which are vital for future learning.
Hannah Bourke and Yezen Kubba are two students in Year 12 beginning the IB. Over the last few years they have been heavily involved in
the Future Problem Solving programme at Kristin, including representing New Zealand in the USA at the International Championships last
year.
With the support of staff members, Hannah and Yezen have volunteered to introduce this programme to Year 5 and 6 students in the Junior
School. They will host an afterschool Future Problem Solvers’ Club starting in Term 2. If your child is interested in being part of this club,
please register their name with Mrs Kimber in the Junior School Office or email [email protected].
2014 ICAS Online Competition Entries - now optional for Year 3 students
For over 20 years ICAS has taken place each year in schools throughout Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, the Pacific
region and South Africa.
Your child is invited to participate in 2014. This year students in the Junior School will be offered the option of entering for Science, English
and Mathematics.
All students who participate will receive a certificate and an individual student report indicating which questions they answered correctly
and their score compared with the rest of the students tested.
Click here for Year 3 registration.
Click here for Year 4-6 registration.
Entries close 14 May.
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sKids Term 1 Holiday Programme
Information about the sKids Term 1 holiday programme is now available from the school website.
What’s coming up?
Term 2 Commences - Monday 5 May
Welcome Back Assembly - Monday 5 May, 10am, Roy Munn Gymnasium
Gymnastics and Trampolining PE Lessons - Tuesday 6 May to Monday 19 May
Carry on reading for more Junior School News in the Sports and Performing Arts sections.
Bouquets
Year 1
Klara Collett
for her wonderful, active and attentive learning in almost all Chinese lessons
Elliot Moore for working hard to write his stories independently
Finlay Muckersie
for fabulous work on his self portrait
Imogen Forrester
for being an enthusiastic and fantastic participant in speaking and listening activities
Francesca Maud
for being a communicator and working hard to write stories independently
Frances Ogilvie for being a cheerful choir member and enjoying singing in front of the audience at the Grandparents’ Day
assembly
Justin Zhong for his focus and effort to complete tasks independently
Jessica He
for a determinded effort to complete all written tasks successfully
Richie Liu for quick recall of addition and subtraction facts to ten
Heinrich Otto for being an excellent, enthusiastic and principled learner in Chinese
Year 2
Sam Hoseason
Rachel Tran
for working hard to become a silent reader
for her confident, tuneful and expressive solo singing on Grandparents’ Day
Mina Zhang for quick basic fact recall and thinking when problem solving
Milly Burns for completing all of her class tasks to a high standard
Akim Chabal-T for demonstrating leadership and kindness towards his peers
Daniel Martin for his expressive, confident and fantastic solo singing at the Grandparents’ Day assembly
Victoria Gao for producing her very best work at all times
Kino Shi for being a wonderful inquirer who is interested in learning more about words
Year 3
Li-Na Chapman for demonstrating an eagerness to learn and determination to master new skills
Joshua Jourdain for using his understanding of place value to help him solve challenging problems in maths
Mason Walker
Olivia Herrmann
for showing leadership and consideration in the classroom
for outstanding focused thinking during Inquiry
Dominic Lock for outstanding work during Mathematics
Luke Paltridge for excellent focused work during Inquiry
Fiona Rogan for superfast thinking during Maths
Year 4
Luke Bachmann
for a very positive attitude and great effort in the Performing Arts
Lucy Du for demonstrating an awareness of how being active contributes to good health
Lorreta Wang
for sharing her ideas clearly and confidently
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Maya Harrison
for being an open-minded and courageous learner
Ye Jun Kim for demonstrating commitment towards his work
Sophia Maud for being a caring and principled 4B class member
Luke McBeath
for always following the class rules and doing the right thing
Annicke Otto for being a principled and caring member of 4M
Luke Bachmann, for their work as Travelwise Student leaders
Abbey Matheson,
Michael Hudson
Year 5
Finn Burridge for displaying a passion for learning and always being actively engaged in all subject areas, working
carefully and conscientiously
Samuel Gradowski-Smith for a fabulous attitude in the classroom and for becoming an active listener and important member of group
discussions
Theodore Karim for listening so well, sharing ideas frequently and for his improvement in handwriting
Christopher Allison for his improvement in the Performing Arts
Cara Bouwer
for being a focused and positive role model to others
Kylie Holgate for being a thoughtful and positive class member
Liam Power for being a positive class member
Henry Newman
for his positive contribution to our class with his enthusiasm and sunny nature
Miriam Scott for the special care and concern she shows towards others
Aiden van der Nist for demonstrating maturity and a willingness to forgive in conflict situations
Noah Tetro, for their work as Travelwise student leaders
Sophie Williams
Year 6
Lucy Steele
for always having a positive attitude towards all of her schoolwork
Cole Tetro
for demonstrating very good research skills and engrossing himself in his personal inquiry
Ryan Wen
for his great preparation and meaningful choice when presenting his favourite song to his classmates
Jason Yang for being a keen, principled and supportive participant in Performing Arts
Tilly Heath for her willingness to try hard and to persevere when participating in singing and acting activities
Molly Lewis for outstanding leadership in the Junior School
Grace McInnes
Oscar Wallace
for being courageous and her positive attitude demonstrated when singing a solo in front of her classmates
for applying outstanding effort in the classroom
Jung Woo Yi for always striving for excellence in Maths
Eric Zhang for his dedication and hardwork demonstrated when preparing and participating in singing and acting
activities
Soraya Melsness
Veronika Sevastyanova
for wonderful use of figurative language when writing creatively
for bringing such a beautiful song from her homeland to her class
Georgie Shotter for her positive attitude and consistent effort in her Maths work and for demonstrating her enthusiasm and
dedication in both acting and singing
Logan Walsh for a high level of motivation and awesome effort in solving mathematical problems
Daniel Watanajarukij for diligent effort and a great work ethic in all subjects
Allegra Bouwer for thinking carefully during reading to respond thoughtfully to a range of poems
Kate Hardy
Christopher MacRae
for her effort and courage put into stepping out of her comfort zone in singing activities
for his creative ideas when writing Tanka poems
Wilson Nye-Hingston for fantastic detail in his Personal Statement during his Who We Are Inquiry
Joel Gilbert Chapel Committee Badge
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Principals Awards
Isabella Powell for on-going service to the school (Bell Monitor)
Clare Lu for on-going service to the school (Bell Monitor and House Points Monitor)
Mark Thompson for on-going service to the school (House Points Monitor)
Mitchell Orchard, for on-going service to the school (Kindergarten Monitor)
Cole Tetro, Lucy Pilley,
Isobel Chilberton
Gina Kim, Rose Steele for on-going service to the school (Flag Monitor)
Bronte Heath, for on-going service to the school (Water Trough Monitor)
Claudia Linton
Joshua Daken, for on-going service to the school (Sandpit Monitor)
Albie Thomas,
Oscar Wallace,
Hudson Taylor,
Jennifer Wu,
Emma Hoseason,
Holly Barry, Trista Taylor,
Jung Woo Yi
Finn Burridge winning 10 years and under Singles and 10 year boys Doubles at the Kerikeri Tennis Open
Zack Robertson
achieving 3 top 10 placings at the Horse of the Year
Middle
School
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What’s been happening?
Personal Project Exhibition
The MYP Personal Project Exhibition has been on display in the Atrium throughout Week 9
and 10 of Term 1. This coincides with the Personal Project Parent Information Evening and
gives parents coming to parent interviews the opportunity to see the amazing work done
last year. The projects currently on display range from Mangas to busking for charity and
environmental awareness, fitness training programmes to published books and self-built
computers. These displays were the projects that received the highest grades and are
there to inspire the current Year 10s for their future Personal Projects. Everyone in Year 11
should be very proud of their work as they have put a lot of time and effort into their Personal
Projects, displaying creativity, determination, inquiry, passion and perseverance.
Rebekah Dangerfield
Junior Open Debating - Round 3 Report
This round was an ‘advertised debate’. The topic was Facebook and the moot was “This
house believes that Facebook should be banned.”
Kristin 1 had a BYE this round and Kristin 2 won their match by default.
Kristin 3; Daniel Whooley, Joshua Sampson, and Jake Lyons won their debate again
Avondale 2. Congratulations to Josh who was awarded Best Speaker.
Kristin 4; Kate Li, Maddi Sinclair and Anriena Zen won their debate by default but Miss
Casey and Mrs Mansfield organised another Kristin team of substitutes for them to have
a practice debate against. The team of substitutes (Tyra, Sally and Billy) won the practise
debate.
Many thanks to Mrs Mansfield, Miss Casey and the senior students Courtney Dyson,
Matthew Flower and Yezen Kubba who are excellent debate coaches and who were present
to offer their support.
Sally Zhang
Future Problem Solving Workshop
This week some Year 8 students in 8VJO and 8JMO were given the opportunity to
experience Future Problem Solving with Mrs Mackway-Jones. Students were looking at
futuristic scenarios involving artificial intelligence and robots.
Future Problem Solving is offered as an option at Year 9 and 10 and the students enjoyed
thinking creatively in a futuristic setting.
Later in the year students from other classes in Year 8 will have a taste of future problem solving.
Year 8 Community and Service project –‘Hands Across the Water’
In January, Year 8 student Tom Lewis spent his school holidays at Baan Tharn Namchai Orphanage in Khao Lak, Thailand. BTN is home
to nearly 90 children who lost their parents or are at risk in their communities as a result of the Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004. It is supported
by the fast-growing charity, Hands Across The Water. Tom now has a special penpal and sponsors one of the 12 year old boys who lives
there; his name is Gean.
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Year 8 students are adopting Hands Across the Water as their charity and some exciting fundraising initiatives are planned for Term 2,
including a ‘Bring n’ Buy’ market in Week 7 to support the beautiful children of Thailand. Students will be running a variety of stalls including
white elephant; second hand clothes, toys, books, games, cuddly toys; food stalls; craft and a number of others. Holiday time is a perfect
opportunity to clear out those cupboards and send your ‘treasures’ to school. We really need your support to make this an exciting venture.
Donations may be left in the Middle School office.
10 O’clock Club - Year 9
Certificates presented for excellent quality academic work.
Rebecca Kim, Matt Berry, Luke Boocock, Harry Stone, Maddison Gaze, Finlay Jackson, Josh Sampson, Jouveer Naidoo, Billy Park,
Jennavieve Rice, Pero Garlick, Matt Spicer, Rhys Davies, Sally Ko, Kate Li, Rachel Marsden, Stewart Komie, Sophie Hassell, Drew Welsh,
Jai Pandya, Chantal Dalebroux, Finn Blackwell, Angela Xu.
Things to note...
2014 ICAS Online Competition Entries
For over 20 years ICAS has taken place each year in schools throughout Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, the Pacific
region and South Africa.
Your child is invited to participate in 2014. This year students in the Middle School will be offered the option of entering for Science, English
and Mathematics.
All students who participate will receive a certificate and an individual student report indicating which questions they answered correctly and
their score compared with the rest of the students tested.
Please click here to make your entry. Entries close 14 May.
Touch Typing Lessons
After school touch typing lessons, taught by an occupational therapist, will be available during Term 2, 2014 for students in Year 7-10.
Places are limited. The lessons are available on either, Monday, Tuesday or Friday afternoons, immediately after school, and run for 45
minutes. he course runs for 7 weeks and costs $210 per student. o register, please contact Middle School reception to leave your child’s
details or email [email protected].
Winter Uniform – Term 2
Please note that all Middle School students are required to be in full winter uniform at the beginning of Term 2. Uniform requirements can be
found on the school website . Students must wear their blazer to and from school each day.
Bouquets
Year 7
George Kingsnorth for his great singing of the national anthem in assembly
James Reid-Akehurst
for always working hard in Science
Lena Jacob for her outstanding singing and guitar playing during the Dean’s Assembly of the song ‘A Thousand
Years’ by Christina Perri
So Yeon Park for her dedication and focus in English Oliver Eliot for always having a smile on his face
Anton Johnston for volunteering to help in many situations
Georgia Kimber for always contributing to the positive atmosphere of the class
Jenna White for consistently putting in the effort to produce an excellent standard of work which is beautifully
presented in Mathematics and for her excellent creative writing skills in English
Lachlan MacRae
for being conscientious and hard working in Mathematics
Barnaby Donaldson for working to a high standard with enthusiasm and a positive attitude in Mathematics
Jackson Fifield for his excellent understanding and contributions in geometry
Emily Zhou, Lachlan MacRae, for outstanding fencing in Sport
Pedro Arnhold
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Louis Hall, Hunter Jackson for great team work in Sport
Jenna White, Pedro Arnhold for the excellent job done as MC’s for the Dean’s Assembly
Cassidy Fifield, Dennis Yang, for their commitment, active participation and enthusiasm in Spanish
Georgia Alexander,
Connor Gilbert, Luca Seerden
Aland Kadr, Thomas Hassell, for their focus and willingness to improve their speaking skills in Chinese
Bailey Clague,
Chae-Won Jung
Yasmine Knight, for their consistent contributions, commitment and participation in Spanish
Patrick Sisam, Will Smith
Paris Hare, Siena Edwards, for their contributions to the Deans Assembly via the ‘student news’ section
Ayla Hall, Yasmine Knight,
Luca Seerden, James Buckle
Sophia Bradley, for their performance of a scene from Rupunzel shown to the whole year group at the Dean’s
Michael Martin Assembly
Hayden Yin, Cassidy Fifield, congratulations to the Class Captains for their selection to represent their tutor class at regular
Santenay Jordan, meetings with Mr Murray and also termly meetings with the Whole School Council
Thomas Walker, Jamie Hyde,
Lauren Boyce, Olivia Roberts,
Bailey Clague, Lena Jacob,
Pedro Arnhold,
Lauren Komie, Ivo Seerden
John Quirk, Mira Ross, congratulations to the Vice Captains selected by their tutor class to support their Class Captains and
Olivia Nuysink, Ben Clarke, Mr Murray throughout the terms activities.
Christina Yang, Matt Mazer,
Barnaby Donaldson,
Lucia Doak, Jenna White,
Vincent Cherry,
Sophie Shannon,
Theo Hope-Simcock
Year 8
Oscar Donald for his excellent orthographic drawings in Hard Technology
Amber Paki
for going above and beyond the work required for Humanities
Grace Munro for her beautiful creative writing
Mark Swanson for the dedicated work he has shown in the homeroom
Oliver Whiley for his excellent work in Humanities
Jane Smolira
Charlotte Hardy
Helena James
for her well-rehearsed Maori ‘mihi’
for being a fantastic helper around the class in between her Art activities and for her outstanding
orienteering
for using her initiative in looking for work and activities to do in the Art room
Angelo Yelich-O’Connor for his creative bookwork in Art
Ayden Lim-Yip for his consistent effort and perseverance in studying Spanish
Maya Paul
Mitchell Davern
for her positive attitude and motivation in Spanish
for his commitment to learning and enthusiasm in Spanish
Thomas Crook for his consistently good homework in Maths and for outstanding orienteering
Jennifer Law for her improved performance in PE Cross-Country training
Alessandra Cammelot-Allan
for her interesting contributions to PE discussions
Tiani Keane for her kind and caring approach to her peers
Eva Harvey
for her attentive approach to her English studies
Montana Sullivan, Oliver for their consistent effort and determination in PE to improve their Cross-Country performances
Whiley
Clara Simmons, Tiani Keane, for their consistently good homework in Maths
Phoebe McKellar
Maddie Clarke, Sam Shotter
for their excellent work on a famous Kiwi for Humanities
Kate Litherland, Jenna Sparg, for achieving full marks in their French reading assessment
Francesca Tolich
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Christina Brand, for their detailed written work and excellent orthographic drawings in Hard Technology
Kate Litherland,
Phoebe McKellar,
Christina Min
Mason Orchard, Tess Heath
for their outstanding orienteering
Year 9
Angela Xu for being an excellent help with IT issues in our class and an excellent role model
Scarlet Zhu for assisting her peers in proofing their work without being asked
Matt Newdick
Macsen Sisam
Jai Pandya
for his good effort in Mathematics homework
for his good performance in Spanish
for being so hard working, focused and always giving his best in the Spanish
Finn Blackwell for teaching the class how to use Google Sites in a professional, calm and knowledgeable way
Bridie McCullough, for consistently displaying super interpersonal skills in PE by always encouraging and supporting team
Elodie d’Anglejan Chatillon mates in Softball
Evelyn Marshall, for their great progress on “Life’s a Beach” videos
David Zhang, Olivia Foster,
Ashley Presley, Jake Lyons,
Cameron Grimwade,
Rhys Davies, Macsen Sisam
Hector Fleming, for his excellent attitude and effort in Science
Jacob Everett
Max Ramsay, Emily Stewart, for showing great efforts in the preparation of the recent Chinese writing assessment
Ryan Yong
Joshua Sampson, for their excellent work on the Spanish writing assessment
Scarlet Zhu, Jouveer Naidoo
Ryan Seo, Matt Newdick, for working very well in English and with a great attitude
Chloe Zhong, Anriena Zen,
Winston Liang
Year 10
Jackson Keon
for an outstanding attitude in English
Cynthia Hou for her excellent analysis work in English
James Steele
Zac Fletcher
for his excellent behaviour, politeness and friendliness toward the teacher and the students of his tutor
class
for his confident oral class presentation about a Spanish city
Emilia Kelly for her generosity in assisting peers in class work
Asha Pandya, Helena for their awesome performances in the Dean’s Assembly
Wiseman, Ali Antaqi
Angela Qin, Sally Won for the significant improvements in their 12-minute run performance in PE due to their hard work and
commitment to their training this term
Connor Greentree, for being MC’s at the Dean’s Assembly
Daniel Clark
Jamie Black, Hannah Philpott for their leadership and commitment to the Sports Committee Peter Troake, for already taking a proactive leadership role in their tutor captaincy Sheena Vaswani
Adam Sinclair, for being positive role models in the Middle School
Houston Murray
Class Captains, Vice Captains
for successfully organising their first assembly of the year
Senior
School
What’s been happening?
Duke of Edinburgh Silver Tramp
The 28 March saw the Duke of Edinburgh Silver participants arrive at Kristin on a cold
Friday morning for a 2 hour bus ride to the Karangahaki Gorge. Our arrival at a misty
gorge was welcomed after a sunny bus ride through the Waikato, and we set off across the
swing bridges and through the mining tunnels. After a journey through NZ’s mining history
we arrived at the lunch stop alongside the first river crossing, the hot sun saw some of us
venturing upstream into the deeper water, before we hit our first climb of the tramp. The
climb was a test of our endurance, as the gradient changed regularly from steep uphill to
slanting paths and continued on for over a kilometre. The hill spaced out the groups of
walkers, and the sight of the hut was a relief for everyone.
After a night’s sleep we woke ready to continue on our three-day journey through the Kaimai
Ranges, and a less demanding morning walk was an exciting prospect for tired legs. Swing
bridges and river crossings helped to break up the walk, and walking along old forestry
tracks was a good way to warm up. The lunch stop at a new DOC hut provided the perfect
opportunity for us to get the cookers back out and cook some noodles. The well-equipped
hut was the perfect rest spot from the heat of the day, and as we set off to face the technical,
less walked route to the overnight stop, we were glad to have had a break. The track
became much more demanding with short and steep climbs, vines and river crossings
testing our endurance and patience. As we arrived at the campsite we prepared our tent,
found firewood and constructed a small dam to swim in. The day’s walk had taken its toll
on everyone, and after a swim it was time to get a fire started, the perfect time to share
embarrassing stories and events.
The final day’s walk consisted of a large uphill right out of the campsite, but we all had
the energy to reach the top as we knew that the final sprint to the finish point, a farm near
Waihi, was all downhill. A lunch stop to finish off what was left of our food was next, before
we started on the forestry road towards the farm. A swim in the warm water beside the farm
refreshed those of us who ventured in, before it was back onto the bus and to Auckland.
This tramp was very different to the previous tramps in the Waitakere Ranges, the bush was
much denser and the relief of the land made it far more technical and physically demanding.
We all enjoyed the challenge that the Kaimai Ranges offered, and the additional benefit of
the crystal clear water to swim in after a tramp, though the stunning weather made the tramp
all the more enjoyable.
Sam McDonnell
Window on CAS: Organising and Completing a First Aid
Course
For my CAS project I organised for First Training instructors to come to Kristin School and
run a first aid course for senior students. On the day, twenty-five students received expert
knowledge on how to provide first aid should the need ever arise. This was more than just
applying band-aids and giving CPR, but encompassed everything from accident scene
management, asking the right questions, emergency solutions and mouth to mouth practice
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(on CPR simulation dolls with the necessary face protectors of course)! All and all it was great
fun; I got to be dowsed in fake blood as we practiced applying our knowledge to a range of
situations. I came away from the course feeling confident that I could now provide some useful
first aid skills in an emergency should I ever need to, and indeed I actually feel a bit bad as I
didn’t quite realise how utterly unprepared and useless I would have been before the course.
Grace Chignell
Things to Note
App Inventor Workshop for Girls
Mahsa Mohaghegh of Girl Geek Dinners New Zealand fame has generously offered to run an
App Inventor for Android workshop for senior girls at Kristin, Friday 9 May (Week 1, Term 2) at
11.45am. If you would like to attend this one-off opportunity, email Mr Peat by Monday 14 April
on [email protected].
Winter Uniform Reminder for Next Term
Senior School students are reminded that they are to wear winter uniform in Term 2 and 3. The
regulations relating to the wearing of winter uniform can be found on pages 16-18 of the Senior
School Diary. Your support in helping the school maintain high standards of uniform dress is
appreciated:
1.
General requirements: shirts are to be tucked in, ties done up, shoes clean.
2.
Blazers must be worn in Term 2 and 3:
a. To and from school
b. For all school trips
c. For all assemblies
d. Other specified formal occasions.
3.
Hair must be styled conservatively and not draw undue attention. It must be well groomed and tied back if it is longer than collar length
with a hair tie in school colours (white, navy or mallard green). Boys must be clean shaven.
4.
You may only wear a watch or a Medic-Alert bracelet. A single pair of plain silver or gold studs worn in the lobe only of each ear
(i.e. one only in each ear).
5.
Make-up and coloured nail polish are not permitted.
Students who arrive at school incorrectly dressed are likely to be withheld from class until the fault is remedied.
Assessment results available on myChild
Parents are reminded that they can access their child’s Term 1 assessment results by logging onto myChild via the Kristin website. In
most instances, faculty staff will publish moderated assessment results within two weeks of the assessment’s submission date.
2014 IB and NCEA Examinations Timetables
The November 2014 IB and NCEA examination timetables are now accessible for download from myChild and from the Kristin website
under Senior School, Information for Parents, Documents and Resources.
MedEntry
Students interested in pursuing medicine and other health courses may need to sit the UMAT on 30 July 2014. MedEntry is a government
accredited Registered Training Organisation specialising in UMAT preparation. For more information, please visit www.MedEntry.co.nz.
What’s coming up?
App Inventor Workshop – 9 May, 11.45am
‘Study in Canada’ presentation by the University of British Columbia – 23 May, 1pm
Whole
School
Week 10 - Term 1
Monday 1 April - Sunday 13 April
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What’s been happening?
Dovetail Exchanges - French Exchange News
We are delighted to congratulate the following four Year 12 students who have
been selected to participate in our six week exchange with the Ecole La Source
in Paris:
Courtenay Burt, Rebecca Pearce, Courtney Pepper, Jenny Sun
Earlier this term Kristin hosted four students from the middle levels of this school,
College La Source. We are most grateful to the families of Finley Campbell,
Jonathan Cashmore, Brie Forbes and Olivia McTaggart for their warm and
generous hosting.
We look forward to farewelling all the above students when they themselves
depart for their own adventures in France later this year.
What’s coming up?
Retail Shop Opening Hours - School Holidays
Monday 14 April - Thursday 17 April, 9am-3pm
Monday 28 April - Friday 2 May, 9am-3pm
Operation Quiz Night
The time for the annual Kristin Quiz Night is here again. This year the Prefect team has chosen to partner up with Mana Kidz, the
Middlemore Foundation and the Manukau District Health Board to help implement their new project of medical clinics in schools. They hope
to target Rheumatic Fever, an illness that can affect a child for life.
To raise money for this cause, the annual Quiz Night will be held on the Saturday 10 May in the Year 13 Common Room. The event will
commence at 7pm and tickets are $45 each. The theme for the night will be “Operation Quiz Night”.
All Kristin families have been emailed a ticket order form and we encourage you to fill this out and return it to school as soon as possible.
If there are any queries please visit our webpage where we will have additional information or email us at [email protected]. We
appreciate any support you can offer and hope to see you there.
The 2014 Kristin Prefect Team
Things to Note ...
Term 2 School Fees
A gentle reminder that Term 2 fees are due on 20 April. If you are going away, please forward a post dated cheque and it will be deposited
for you. Any queries, please email [email protected] or call Renee 415 9566 Ext 2814.
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Hire the Kristin Lodge (Mt Ruapehu)
Did you know that the Kristin Lodge at Mt Ruapehu is available for hire to members of the Kristin community? With the capacity to sleep up
to 32 people, the Kristin Lodge is a great base camp for all activities centred in the Tongariro area. A number of improvements have been
made to the facility over the past 12 months so it is ready for the upcoming winter season.
For more information and to book click here.
Get Connected to KFF
Are you on Facebook? Remember to “like” Kristin Family and Friends as we are going to be posting a lot more information regarding
events, social activities and notices to this page.
You are also invited to make posts directly to the page on anything that you think other Kristin families may like to know about. Remember
not to give away personal information, make sure the content is appropriate and would not be considered advertising. We look forward to
hearing from you!
Kristin Facebook
We also have three other sites set up for Kristin School, Kristin Alumni and Kristin Futures. Pass them on to your friends, family and
anyone you know who is interested in staying connected to Kristin.
Performing
Arts
Week 10 - Term 1
Monday 1 April - Sunday 13 April
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What’s coming up?
Les Miserables
13-17 May, 1000 tickets already sold. www.iticket.co.nz.
What’s been happening?
Term 1 Dance Wrap
After school dance groups from the Middle and Senior Schools have concluded a successful
term of lessons. The performing arts and dance studios have been pumping with lessons, in
a vast array of styles, every afternoon of the week:
Year 9 and 10
Year 9 and 10 lyrical dancers have been training intensively to produce a performance for the Middle School Easter and Foundation Day
Service. The dance features complex patterns of movement and duets that the students have helped to choreograph themselves. Named
‘Freedom’ the piece represents the freedom that comes from placing your faith in love and God. They have enjoyed learning from their tutor
Jessie McCall, and are already looking forward to their next performance in Dance in the Dove, in Term 3.
Meanwhile on Fridays, an energetic group of Year 9 and 10s have been gathering to learn hip hop. You would never guess that these
students had just concluded a long week at school - their energy, precision, and sense of fun have all impressed their tutor Lona Mafaufau.
Watch out for big things from this group next term!
Boyz Crew
Speaking of energy, you can’t go past the MS Boyz Crew who also rehearse on Fridays with Lona. Fast footwork, body isolations, popping,
acrobatics and freestyle have all featured in this class that focuses on cool moves and styling.
Year 7 and 8
Running on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, there is no escape from dance with this keen bunch of students. The Tuesday class
are enjoying learning a range of street jazz combos from tutor Hamish Mouat; the Wednesday and Thursday classes are taught by Melana
Khabazi. On Wednesday, we’ve seen impressive footwork and tricks and even some partner work with lifts! The Thursday group have been
firing through sets of self-choreography and learning contemporary technique.
Junior School
Our youngest dancers from the Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 have explored the sea, becoming crashing waves, delicate and expressive
sea creatures, and all with the use of wonderful props and music. They have also learned about how to create imaginative still shapes, how
to balance on one foot, and different ways of travelling around the room. The Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 dancers have explored even further, loving
the different journeys that they get to explore each week. Extensions, leaps and twirls have featured strongly amongst these groups as they
grow in confidence to express themselves through dance. Junior School tutors, Clare Battersby and Rose Philpott have thoroughly enjoyed
witnessing the enthusiasm and joy that these young dancers bring to their lessons every week..
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Things to Note ...
Dance in the Dove - Junior and Middle School
Letters were sent home this week with all Middle and Junior dance groups, outlining what to expect over Term 2 and 3 leading up to Dance
in the Dove, including key dates and times for rehearsals. A copy of the full rehearsal schedule for Week 3, Term 3 is also available to
download from the Kristin website. If your child has not received a letter, please request one directly from Teresa Lauago on
[email protected].
Dance in the Dove - Senior School
Calling all senior students who want to sign up for this after-school dance troupe:
Term 2
Mondays, 3.45pm-5.45pm, Week 1-9, AT10 Dance Studio
Term 3
Mondays, Week 1-2
Performance in Dance in the Dove, Week 3
Perfect for CAS as well as a fantastic performance opportunity. Please contact Miss Lauago for details or complete the online registration
form on the Kristin website. The first rehearsal starts on Monday 5 May (first day back of Term 2).
Term 2 Dance
Parents and students are reminded that Term 2 lessons commence immediately in Week 1 for all after-school groups. New enrolments
for the Kindy group (Tuesday afternoons) and Senior School contemporary group (Monday afternoons) will be accepted, but the rest of the
groups are now closed as preparations for Dance in the Dove set in.
Communications regarding missed rehearsals need to be directed to the dance group manager in advance of lessons, to aid in planning.
Tuesday Junior School Groups
The proposed time change for the Junior School Tuesday classes are now confirmed, please carefully check the following class times and
locations below:
Effective Term 2, Week 1:
Tuesday
3.20pm-3.50pm Year 0, 1 and 2 dance group
SPA
Tuesday
4pm-4.30pm
Kindy
Kindy dance group
Monday Senior School Group
This new group rehearses in Term 2 (Week 1-9) and the first three weeks of Term 3 only, with performances in Dance in the Dove. Each
week 3.45pm-5.45pm in the dance studio AT10. Open to any Year 11, 12 or 13 student, boys and girls. If you are involved in Les Mis but
would still like to participate, you may join from Week 3 onwards, but please register your interest with Miss Lauago.
Whole School dance group enquiries: [email protected].
Kristin
Sport
What’s been happening?
Southwell Summer Sports Exchange
This year’s summer exchange with Southwell School from Hamilton was held at Kristin on a
beautiful sunny day. Our Junior teams experienced and showed great sportsmanship, learnt
new skills and hosting etiquitte and had lots of fun with our visitors from Southwell.
The results were an 8-0 win for our two Tennis teams, a 0-3 loss for the Touch team and a
hard-fought win for the Cricket boys.
The Cricket was played using Kiwi Cricket rules, which aim to develop more players
and provide and environment in which all players gain more time at the crease and the
opportunity to bowl.
It has been encouraging to see this team develop under the keen eye of Richard Harle
and to see them train with passion and interest. It was a superb result which reflected the
team’s hard work, winning the game by four runs. A prior cricket agreement ruled us out of
contention for the cricket component of the Kristin vs Southwell Cup, but we can be proud
that the overall result was a draw with one win to each school for tennis and touch.
Cricket Team - Wilson Nye-Hinson, Mitchell Tucker, Dylan Harle, Jack Crook, Mark
Thompson, Sam Gradowski-Smith, Liam Bradly, Lewis de Seymor, Alex McKay, Sean
Gulliver
Tennis Team - Finn Burridge, Arthur Zen, Nicholas Sparg, Larry Lambourne, Edward Xu,
Kevin Wei, Claire Liang, Cristelle Blanchard
Touch Team - Cam Collett, Kylie Holgate, Grace Kingsnorth, Luke Swanepoel, Hudson
Taylor, Albie Thomas, Mitchell Orchard, Boston Caldwell, Kenneth Kim, Jai Patel
Ambassadors - Gina Kim, Jason Yang, Digby Eele
Held at Kristin this year, a beautiful day and setting for our junior teams to learn some
sportsmanship skills and etiquette in hosting visitors at our school.
Many thanks to parent coaches Richard Harle and Carla Holgate. Their energy and love
of sport, combined with the time put in to train their respective teams, resulted in a most
enjoyable day for players and staff. Thanks also to the Sport Managers and Grounds Staff
for their expertise.
Auckland Secondary Schools Orienteering Sprint Finals
Following six weeks of qualifying rounds across five different Auckland zones and against
over 1000 students, seven Kristin students contested the AKSS Orienteering Sprint finals.
With a diminished team due to injury, our runners were ready for the challenge.
The event was held at two consecutive venues, Saint Kentigern College in the morning and
Orewa College in the afternoon and the times of the runners were combined for an overall
score.
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Two Kristin students made the podium this year, with another making the top ten in her
first year! Congratulations to all students, particularly those beginners who exceeded all
expectations for their first season.
Junior Girls
Tegan Knightbridge
1st
Georgina Dibble
3rd
Megan Bruce
7th
Sophie Katavich
23rd
Paige Bell
(mp - DNF due to clipping wrong control)
Intermediate Girls
Annabel Lister
17th
Intermediate Boys
Sam Bedford
31st
North Island Secondary Schools Athletics Results
Congratulations to the following Kristin athletes who performed outstandingly at the North
Island Athletics Championships held in Masterton over 5 and 6 April. These are exceptional
results against some of the top athletes in New Zealand.
Sarah Doyle
3rd
Senior Girls Discus
3rd
Senior Girls Shot Put
Kirsty Sutherland 4th
Senior Girls 400m
Ben Kennedy 3rd
Intermediate Hurdles 100m
4th
Pole Vault
New Zealand Athletics Track and Field Results
Congratulations to Grace Steele and Hannah Lunday for their excellent achievements at the
recent New Zealand Athletics Track and Field Champs, held in Wellington.
Grace placed 1st in the Women’s Polevault Youth (U18) and 2nd in the Women’s Junior
(U20) events.
Hannah was 2nd in the Youth (U18) and 4th in the Junior (U20) event. These are
outstanding results for both girls.
New Zealand Water Polo Selection
A massive congratulations to Henry Dick who has been selected to represent New Zealand
Water Polo in the U16 Division of the annual Hawaiian tournament in August. Henry was selected into the A team from a group of over 35
players which is an unbelievable achievement.
Gymsports
Congratulations to Ethan and Sam Dick who competed at the Queensland State Gymsports Championships recently.
Ethan performed superbly, taking out the Gold medal and title of Queensland State Level 8 Open Champion.
Day one of the competition was for All Around honours (highest score over all six apparatus) and day two of the competition was for
individual apparatus placings. Ethan won Gold on Pommel, Bronze on Floor and Rings and was 4th on Vault.
Sam competed in this, his first international competition at Level 8, which is one level up from where he usually competes, in order to
gain valuable experience. He performed superbly, picking up a Bronze medal on High Bar and finishing 11th overall, an excellent result
considering he was the youngest in a field of 20.
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Kristin Cross-Country Results
BoysGirls
Year 7 (2.8km)
1st
Diogo Oliveira
11.39
1st =
Yasmine Knight
11.56
2nd
Jett Thompson
11.40
1st =
Tess Porter 11.56
3rd
Connor McBeth
11.49
3rd
Ayla Hall
12.52
Year 8 (2.8km)
1st =
Mitchell Davern 11.11.28
1st
Sylvie Porter 12.15
2nd
Alex Crook
11.11.42
2nd
Kaitlin Windmeyer 12.16
3rd Fraser Brant
11.18
3rd Maya Paul 13.04
Junior (2.8km)
1st
Connor Gauld
10.57
1st
Megan Bruce 12.43
2nd
Stewart Komie
11.00
2nd
Georgina Dibble 12.44
3rd Zachary McKee Wright
11.22
3rd
Sophie Katavich 12.48
Intermediate (4km)
1st
Connor Petrie 15.13
1st
Annabel Lister 18.20
2nd
Haoting Ma 16.15
2nd
Clodagh McCullough 18.24
3rd
Ed Campbell 16.21
3rd Eleanor Dewar 18.51
Senior (5.2km)
1st
Remy Gasston 21.29
1st
Olivia Kitson 22.19
2nd
Idris Jones 22.03
2nd
Hannah Ostick 23.34
3rd
Harrison Stone 22.07
3rd
Lucy Josephson 24.06
School Records
Diogo Oliveira, Yasmine Knight, Tess Porter, Mitchell Davern, Olivia Kitson
Tennis
Congratulations to the Premier Boys and Girls’ Tennis teams on winning their respective Auckland A3 Competitions this term. The girls
overpowered Diocesan in the final on Saturday winning 8-1, while the boys won their round-robin match 9-0 against St Peter’s on Saturday
to secure top position and win their grade. Special mention also to Kristin’s other boys’ team who are on the rise! They finished 3rd in the
same A3 competition and pushed the Premier team to the brink of defeat in their encounter, narrowly losing 5-4.
Tennis is beginning to grow at Kristin with teams taking part in the Monday afternoon competition and coaching sessions available with our
Beginner’s Programme and also through Junior School Tennis. If you are new to Kristin and interested in getting involved in Kristin Tennis
in Term 4 please contact Simon Mesritz [email protected].
Cricket
The Kristin 1st XI Boys have had a successful season to date and are well placed to compete for the Auckland Premier B Grade
Championship in Term 4. They were undefeated in their five round-robin matches, gaining qualification into the Championship Grade. Since
then they have had one match rained out against St Peter’s and lost their match with Auckland Grammar, falling 70 runs short in the run
chase.
The Premier Colts have had an enjoyable term of Cricket. Results have been secondary to the development of the players and banter
between the team! One of the season highlights to date was the Fathers vs Sons game (now becoming tradition) held on Sunday 30 March
in which the fathers were still able to dish out a lesson to their sons!
What’s coming up?
Water Polo Finals
The Premier Girls’ Water Polo team have reached the final of the Auckland wide competition after beating Diocesan Girls on penalties last
Friday.
The final will be played at Diocesan Aquatic Centre at 7pm on Friday 11 April against Rangitoto College.
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Monday 1 April - Sunday 13 April
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Snowplanet April Holiday Programme
Snowplanet are running daily, two-hour lessons on the snow, for the first week of the holidays. Monday 14 to Thursday 17 April, 10am-2pm.
Students should meet at Snowplanet at 9.40am each day, ready to go at 9.55am. Cost: $210 for Snowplanet Pass Holders or $250 Non
Pass Holders.
Please click here to register.
Miniball Holiday Programme
Our Kristin coach, Norm, will be running his holiday programme in the Roy Munn Gymnasium on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 April (first
week of the school holidays).
The programme runs from 9am-1pm and focuses on skills, drills, games and FUN! It is open to all Junior School students whether
experienced or new to the sport.
For more information, please phone Norm on: 021 024 25235
Registration sheets are available from the Roy Munn Gymnasium.
Mt Ruapehu Snowsports Weekends Term 3
Due to popular demand, we have allocated two weekends to the Mt Ruapehu programme:
Year 4-6: Friday 15 August - Sunday 17 August
Year 7-13: Friday 29 August - Sunday 31 August
Come along and have a ‘fun weekend’ on the slopes. We cater for all skill levels and interests whether it be skiing or snowboarding.
Registration forms will be available on the website from Week 1, Term 2. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Colleen
Wassung on [email protected] or phone Ext 2356.
Things to Note ...
Sport Cancellations
You can check out whether your team’s game or your event has been cancelled or postponed, by visiting the Cancellation Notices on the
school website.
Community
Notices
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Monday 1 April - Sunday 13 April
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The Owl and the
Pussy-Cat
The Emperor’s
New Clothes
Live on stage at the Pump House, Takapuna.
Live on stage at the Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna.
Join the Owl and the Pussy-Cat, these school holdiays, in
their wonderful and magical journey to the land where the
bong tree grows. With music, songs and some very funny
characters, you and your children will love this new show.
Shows daily at 10.30am, Monday 28 April to Saturday 3
May.
www.timbrayproductions.org.nz
Pink High Tea
Experienced
Nanny
30 years experience. Taking care of children is my
passion. From newborn to teenagers. I have successfully
bought up five of my own. Worked in daycare and private
nannying.
If you are looking for someone caring, honest, dedicated
and energetic to help care for you family, give me a call.
No job to big or small, I’m flexible to fit in with your needs.
Call Julia on 09 444 6298 or 0211 819 866.
Nigel Latta Talk
Listen to Nigel Latta on keeping your teen safe on the
road.
Too many of our young people are killed or injured on New
Zealand roads each year. In this 60-minute presentation
Nigel Latta offers practical advice for parents to help their
teenager develop safer driving skills.
Tickets for the event are free but registration is required
due to limited seating at the venue. Once you have
registered you will receive a confirmation email and tickets
will be posted prior to the event.
Date: Monday 19 May 2014
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
Location: Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Girl’s
Grammer School, 16 Howe Street, Freemans Bay
For more information or to register for this free event visit:
www.at.govt.nz/roadsafetyweek or phone (09) 355 3553
or email [email protected].
www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Saturday 3 May 2014, 2pm-4pm at the Greenhithe Village
Hall.
Silent auctions, raffles, table of $10 items, and NZBCF
products available for purchase.
Funds raised will help improve survivor rates for
thousands of women in New Zealand diagnosed with
breast cancer each year.
Prize for the best pink outfit worn on the day.
Admission by ticket only - $20 each
Tickets available from:
Lions: 413 7177 or [email protected]
Greenhithe Pharmacy: 413 9324
Accommodation
Required
A detached garage, loft or sleepout is required for a
quiet 20 year old male who works away from home alot.
Furnished or unfurnished. Preferrably in the WaimaukuHuapai-Kumeu-Riverhead-Coatesville area.
Phone 021 022 65790.
Lost Necklace
Lost silver heart necklace on Thursday afternoon, 4 April,
in the school carpark and/or auditorium area.
Please contact Anna 021 672 502 if you have found it.