Sporting Start to the Year

Wisdom through learning : Akona to matauranga kia mōhio 8 MARCH 2018

SPORTING START TO THE YEAR

Saving Lives at Darfield High School Practical Farming Skills - Rural College

Principal’s Comments

We all want our children to be happy at One key factor in supporting student mental school and schools play a significant role in wellbeing depends on students feeling supporting the well-being of our children. part of a school community that they feel Our Health and PE programmes are an connected to. Connection with the school DHS CROSS COUNTRY obvious and important aspect of this. These is strengthened by feeling listened to, CHANGE OF DATE programmes cover aspects of both physical contributing and participating in school and mental wellbeing. Students experience activities, and having friends and positive Please note that the DHS Cross Country date has these as part of their class programmes and working relationships with the adults at changed. also school-wide activities such as the recent school. As well as being fun, the House Attitude speakers. competitions help engender a greater sense of belonging. As well as promoting physical New date is Student well-being is one of our strategic health, participating in sports teams can goals. This year strategies include supporting Wednesday 4 April build positive links with others in the school. a student wellbeing committee, emphasising Activities such as school camps enable the pastoral role of form teachers, additional students to have shared experiences that can This event is held at the guidance counsellor time, and emphasising work to build greater camaraderie. the digital citizenship agreement. Darfield Domain James Morris

Breakfast with the Mayor On Tuesday 20 February, the Selwyn Head A huge thanks to Sam for taking us all out to an exciting year ahead! Prefects were invited out to breakfast breakfast so that we could all meet. We are Katie Sharp and George Brown with the Selwyn Mayor, Sam Broughton. really looking forward to forming bonds with We all met over at Robert Harris Cafe in both Lincoln and Ellesmere, which makes for Rolleston at 7.30 am, and introduced ourselves. The Lincoln Head Prefects are Gabriel Clarke and Petra Campbell, and the Ellesmere Head Prefects are Iain Wright and Fylgia Romero. It was great to meet these awesome people; we found that we actually had a lot in common with each other, which is a great start to a year of working together. We ordered some breakfast which was generously paid for by Sam, and then we sat down and we all told stories about ourselves and where we came from. After our stories, we shared some quotes/ one-liners that we like to live by. Mine are ‘everything happens for a reason’ and ‘treat others how you would like to be treated’, and George’s was ‘life is good’. It was really cool to listen to Sam; he had lots of valuable information for us about leadership, as well as some inspiration.

2 8 MARCH 2018 University Presentation Visits Youth Advisory Group

Our Year 13 students will have the opportunity to meet with a range In early February, I flew to Wellington for the first meeting of the of University Liaison Officers during the term. This is an opportunity Minister of Education's Youth Advisory Group. I had an amazing for them to hear about what each has to offer, including course time over the two days getting to know the 11 other members details and campus information to help them make their decisions from all over NZ. We discussed a wide range of topics, such as for next year. On 21 February, Ara Institute of Canterbury came over-assessment, mental health, careers and pathways, student along and talked about the range of courses they offer: from engagement, and digital assessment. We got to share our certificates to diplomas to Bachelors and beyond. We had a experiences, opinions and ideas on these topics with several key classroom filled with Years 12 and 13 students asking some great people, including the Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins. I felt like questions about pathways and what it will take for them to access our voices were truly being heard and listened to, and I'm excited to the courses they are interested in. Course fees, student loans, fees see what changes we can inspire as the year progresses. free, student support and campus accommodation were also on the Kate Morris list of topics. Check out the school calendar for who's next.

Tēnā koutou DHS community. My name is Andrea Jacobs. My family and I have lived and travelled all over New Zealand; in the past five years, we've lived in Twizel, Mapua and Rolleston. We now call Congratulations Greendale home and are all loving the rural lifestyle. to Jason and Amy on the birth of I've had a number of vocations over the years; a highlight was working in adventure tourism in NZ and Europe from 1997, before switching to teaching in 2008. This year, I am part-time in the Social Baby Dickens Sciences department, teaching two Year 9 classes. Born 20 February

Tena koutou katoa. Nga mihi mahana. Ko wai au? My name is Morehu Solomon. My tribal affiliations are Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Porou, Raukawa and Te Arawa. I have recently moved to Christchurch after living in Kawerau ( Bay of Plenty). I have been involved with drama and theatre education over the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors. I worked with the Court Theatre last year as the Maori and Pasifika producer, a position I absolutely enjoyed. Teaching is my passion, particularly in supporting young rakatahi in the Darfield community. I enjoy tennis, sailing and the outdoors. I look forward to teaching my Drama students at Darfield High school. Ka nui te mihi. Naku noa na.

Prodigy MX Academy Training With Cody Cooper and Scotty Barr-Smith Recently, DHS students Tyler Wiremu and Jesse Willis took part in the Prodigy MX Academy training, which has been started by Dion Wiremu and caters from beginners to advance riders. The training involves one-on-one advice and group sessions explaining body position and technique for racing performance.

Tyler Wiremu training for corner speed Jesse Willis with Cody Cooper

ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 3 2017

The following students, who gainedAcademic subject and/or Colours certiﬁcate endorsements in NCEA 2017, were recognised in a special assembly on 13 February 2018. NZ Scholarship results were released later - Abi Cider gained an Outstanding NZ Scholarship in Biology. We congratulate all these students.

NCEA Level 3 – Subject Endorsements Devin Benbow: Merit in Home Economics; Rahul Chandra: Merit in Japanese; Hamish Evans: Merit in Mechanical Engineering; NCEA Level 2 – endorsed with Merit NCEA Level 1 – endorsed with Merit Isaac Proud: Merit in Statistics; Caleb Banks, Hunter Benbow, George Brown, Cassandra Aubrey, Maddison Beardsmore, Anna Hefferon: Excellence in Art; Laura Brown, Jaymee Burrows, Ashley Jennifer Bell, Sam Clarke, Ashleigh Cridge, Coleman, Renee Cullen, Abbey-Lee Dunlop, Jack Curle, Jemma Dalley, Ellouise Day, Grace Hodgman: Excellence in Art; Daniel Felipe, Holly Gibson, Imogen Groom, Hannah Forrester-Rolton, Kilita Fouchee, Ethan Haines, Teri Jackson, Emma Kellock, Bridget Freer, Mereana Gilmour, Lucy Vincent Li Creagh: Excellence in Classics; Samuel King, Bridget Leach, Lucy Learned, Glassey, Laura Gough, Cassandra Hart, Bilguun Norjinkhan: Excellence in Japanese; Poppy Lloyd, Zara MacDonald, Aeryn Cameron Hendriks, Ryan Hughes, Mikayla McMillan-Da Via, Jehosua Muiznieks, Adrian Jarvis, Emily Klaassens, Aleisha Knowles, Nolan, Shae Read, Ella Reeves, Ged Roessink, Elizabeth Laws, Rachel McLean, Benjamin Jodie Rollings, Katie Sharp, Ethan Spence, Millar, Georgia Mitchell, Penelope NCEA Level 3 – endorsed with Merit Kate Sutton, Bronte Thomas, Julia Trushin, Mitchell, Callum Murdoch, Reilly Neal, Lily Barrett-Power, Amy Bruce, Georgia Laura Wong, Natasha Young. Kelsey Parsons, Jackson Proud, Lexie Burrows, Jade Collier, Eloise Dance, Findlay Purvis, Samuel Ridgen, Chantelle Rod, Davidson, Pippa Foster, Caitlin Frazer, Tom Cleo Searle, Jesse Smith, Jessica St Clair- Gullery, Madison O'Callaghan, Sean Pennells, NCEA Level 2 – endorsed with Excellence Newman, Ethan Taylor, Angel Taylor- Fergus Thomas, Iva Vukovic, Leigh Walters, Traves, Abby Thornley, Aaliyah Van der Georgia Watson. Esther Blain, Adriana Cornelissen, George Heyden, Gibb, Elyse Kerr, Olivia Lemon, Jack McConnell, Courtney Newell, Niamh Rayne. NCEA Level 1 – endorsed with Excellence NCEA Level 3 – endorsed with Excellence Georgia Allison, Madeleine Berge, Corien Blom, Michelle Bruce, Daniel Conway, Abigail Cider, Georgia Cottrell, Caitlin Fraser, NCEA Level 1 – Subject Endorsements Sara Dorsey, Nicole Grigg, Sarah Kellock, Stephanee Lomas, Joseph Manifold, Rachael Saskia Kremers, Eboni Lawrence, Anna Phillipson, Samuel Roper, Georgia Shinn, Thomas Grafton: Merit in Mathematics; Lovelock, Edward Manson, Alex McGregor, Caitlin Soal, Harriet Watson. Kieran McKay, Kate Morris, Emma Ella Harper: Merit in Commerce; Pennells, Brooke Robinson, Aiko Sakurai, Jack Hedley: Merit in Mathematics; Beowulf Scott, Zoe Spinks, Brooke Steele, NCEA Level 2 – Subject Endorsements Alexander Stiles, Abigail Tuhill, Hanako Jak Phillipson: Merit in Mathematics; Wilson. Kyla Benbow: Merit in Statistics; Jenna Pont: Merit in Mathematics; Brittney Blackburn: Merit in Home Economics; Lachlan Summerfield: Merit in Physical Hanel Blom: Merit in Biology; Education; Emma Boyes: Merit in Commerce; Emma Van der Wilt: Merit in Mathematics, Merit in Physical Education; Jeroen Breunisse: Merit in Physical Education; Cameron Brunton: Merit in Commerce; Caitlin Chambers: Merit in Commerce; Micaela Curtin: Merit in Physical Education; Viktoria Derik-Westaway: Merit in Commerce; Joseph Devlin: Merit in Physical Education; Grace Earle: Merit in Physical Education; Chloe McCaughan: Merit in Art; Cole Spinks: Merit in Physical Education; Kerryn Tomlinson: Merit in Physical Education; Brittany Hewitt: Excellence in Art; Harry Pooler: Excellence in Design and Visual Communication;

4 8 MARCH 2018 CEO Update Monday 26 February 2018

New study shows when ‘broken hearts’ are most deadly

A University of Otago, Christchurch summer student has identified the days when patients are most vulnerable to dying suddenly from a ‘broken heart’.

Broken heart syndrome or stress cardiomyopathy is an increasingly common condition that may mimic symptoms of coronary heart disease. The Canterbury and Kaikoura earthquakes resulted in clusters of patients presented with the disorder – giving researchers a unique chance to study it.

Researcher student George Watson, a second-year medical student, interviewed 11 people who had suffered ‘broken heart syndrome’ after the earthquakes. He found that while patients feel worst on the first day the syndrome hits, they were more likely to die from arrhythmia on the following two days.

George says these ‘most fatal’ days were often when patients reported feeling better and were when their blood tests were returning back to normal.

Canterbury DHB cardiologist Paul Bridgman was one of Watson’s supervisors on the 10-week Summer Studentship project. He says the findings provide scientific evidence on a condition that has become more common in the past decade.

In Canterbury, there has been a 10 percent increase in patients in last 10 years, or about one patient a week now.

Paul says most patients in hospital survive the condition, but not everyone. Patients in the community not receiving medical care are also of concern.

From left, Researcher student George Watson and Canterbury DHB Cardiologist Paul Bridgman

Medical student George Watson. Behind him is an echocardiogram image of a ‘broken heart’

cdhb.health.nz 15 Article supplied by The Canterbury DHB. George Watson is an ex-student of Darfield High School

ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 5 Progress on the 'F Block'

Board Games with the Youth Group Workers

Lunch time activities

6 8 MARCH 2018 2018 PREFECTS

George Brown Katie Sharp Caleb Banks Niamh Rayne Head Boy Head Girl Deputy Head Boy Deputy Head Girl

Adriana Cornelissen Isaac Newbigging Jodie Rollings Head of Wellbeing Head of Sport Head of Culture

Adrian Nolan Bronte Thomas Cameron Brunton Courtney Newell Elyse Kerr

Emma Kellock Esther Blain George Gibb Grace Earle Harry Pooler

Hunter Benbow Imogen Groom Jack McConnell Jacob Spence Julia Trushin

Natasha Young Olivia Lemon Teri Jackson Zara MacDonald

ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 7 CHAMPIONS Age Champion Runner-Up 10 years – Boys Barnaby Maude Etienne Bourhill 10 years – Girls Kimberly Harris Kayla Holland 11 years – Boys Jack Slater Reuben Bromley 11 years – Girls Holly Smith Katie Doncliff 12 years – Boys Ben Smith Harrison Beresford 12 years – Girls Charlise Miller Charlotte Roberts Junior Boys Angus Marsh Callum Summerfield Junior Girls Chloe Newbigging Isabella Kennedy Intermediate Boys Ethan Taylor Harry Williamson Intermediate Girls Lucy Mitchell Laura Ashworth Senior Boys Hunter Benbow George Brown Senior Girls Micaela Curtin Niamh Rayne

8 8 MARCH 2018 record breakers Name Event New Record Previous Ben Smith Under 13 Boys Medley 1.28.91 1.32.04 Charlise Miller Under 13 Girls 50 m Butterfly 37.31 37.97 Charlise Miller Under 13 Girls 50 m Backstroke 35.59 38.56 Charlise Miller Under 13 Girls 50 m Breaststroke 40.28 43.54 Charlise Miller Under 13 Girls Medley 1.21.31 1.26.50 Angus Marsh Junior Boys 100 m Freestyle 1.36.31 1.43.46 Chloe Newbigging Junior Girls 50 m Butterfly 37.12 38.80 Chloe Newbigging Junior Girls 50 m Backstroke 36.78 42.06 Chloe Newbigging Junior Girls Medley 1.21.63 1.26.81 Ethan Taylor Intermediate Boys 50 m Backstroke 33.34 35.22 Ethan Taylor Intermediate Boys 50 m Breaststroke 36.07 36.75 Ethan Taylor Intermediate Boys 50 m Butterfly 31.99 34.81 Ethan Taylor Intermediate Boys 100 m Backstroke 1.12.56 1.17.20 Ethan Taylor Intermediate Boys Medley 1.11.41 1.15.19

ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 9 10 8 MARCH 2018 The weather played its part in this year's Athletics day, resulting in a great day for all. The Years 7 and 8 students took part in a modified athletics, which included speed ladder, broad jump relay and novelty races. They also competed in the traditional House relays.

Athletics Results will be published in the next Dispatch

ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 11 The following students have been selected to compete in the Canterbury Secondary Schools Triathlon Championships, in DHS 2018 Sumner. We wish them luck. Harry Williamson, Josh May, Kegan Pitkethley, Emily TRIATHLON RESULTS Waters, Rosa Dunnlogan and Issy Kennedy.

INDIVIDUAL TEAMS Senior Boys Years 11-13 Senior Boys Years 11-13 1 Sam King 41.28 1 Cole Spinks/Xavier Holland/Harry Pooler 28.44 2 Jeroen Breunisse 43.21 2 Angus Whitaker/George McIntosh/Caleb Curtin 29.07 3 George Brown 44.01 3 Josh May/Harry Williamson/Kegan Pitkethley 30.50

Senior Girls Years 11-13 Senior Girls Years 11-13 1 Caitlin Rayne 48.36 1 Paige Hunter/Saskia Jansen/Jenny Walter 32.00 2 Niamh Rayne 50.06 2 Brianna Longdin/Rozlyn Doherty/Stefanie McKenzie 33.05 3 Laura Gough 53.25 3 Olivia Lemon/Kerryn Tomlinson/Kate Sutton 35.34

Intermediate Boys Years 9 & 10 Mixed Years 11-13 1 Angus McPherson 28.52 1 Caleb Banks/Bronte Thomas/Hunter Benbow 35.57 2 Matt Ashworth 33.26 3 Tyler Tapa-Wither 34.52 Intermediate Boys Years 9 & 10 1 Johnny Millar/Izak Derik-Westaway/Angus Marsh 31.15 Intermediate Girls Years 9 & 10 2 Jack Robertson/Sam Robinson/Brody Simpson 36.19 1 Lexie Sinclair 32.55 2 Hannah King 33.15 Intermediate Girls Years 9 & 10 3 Zahara Sutton 34.00 1 Issy Kennedy/Rosa Dunnlogan/Emily Waters 30.23 2 Anna McKenzie/Tess Jenkins/Mya Moore 33.16 Junior Boys Years 7 & 8 3 Georgie Sarginson/Lucy Mitchell/Georgia Alfeld 33.55 1 Dylan Butler 26.10 2 Ben Smith 26.55 Mixed Years 9 & 10 3 Charlie Blackburn 26.58 1 Caitlin Knowles/Luke Henderson 31.56

Junior Girls Years 7 & 8 Junior Boys Years 7 & 8 1 Holly Smith 28.37 1 Aydan Scotland/Oliver Flower/Louis Aitken 28.12 2 Charlise Miller 29.05 2 Aden Warrington/Jordan Yaxley/Reuben Bromley 30.11 3 Kiana Buechele 31.49 3 Louis Ridgen/Lucas Hickey/Sam McCallion 32.35

Junior Girls Years 7 & 8 1 Sophie Hurndell/Kaitlyn Murray/Jessica Langridge 30.20 2 Lily Gilbertson/Blakely Bruce-Sheppard/MacKenzie Butler 31.34 3 Charlotte O’Reilly/Jaida Banks/Neve Molloy 32.54

Mixed Years 7 & 8 1 Emma Cunningham/Brooke Summerfield/Austin Taylor 32.03 2 Gabrielle Jones/Donovan Hunter/Jayde Wills 33.48

12 8 MARCH 2018 Points To Date 38 House Points When a student begins at Darfield High School, they become a member of one of the 38 four Houses. Each House is run by a Staff Leader and a House Leader, a Year 13 student who liaises with the students. The House system is designed to encourage a positive atmosphere at Darfield High School and to enhance participation in events and relationships among students. 32 Students participate in various events, covering sporting, cultural and academic activities, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to contribute. Placing in specific events and participation in events are both rewarded, provided that students are honouring the spirit 32 of the event.

ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 13 Remington Evans and amazing Crayfish Year 13 History Trip to Akaroa On 2 March, the Year 13 History Class had was followed by a trip to the Akaroa Museum On behalf of the Year 13 History class, I the privilege of going to Akaroa for the day where we watched a mini-documentary would like to thank Mrs Lee and Mr Adams to learn about the history of Ngai Tahu and about how Akaroa was established. Lunch for taking time out to come on the trip with Ngati Toa. Upon arrival, we were greeted was provided by the Akaroa students and us and hopefully enjoying it as much as we by one of the Akaroa Area School students was absolutely delicious, complete with did! I would also like to thank Mr Brittenden and had a lovely morning tea. Afterwards, fresh crayfish and paua plucked from Akaroa and the Year 13 History class of Akaroa Area we went to Red House Bay/Takapuneke and Harbour! This was followed by our trip to School for not only providing lunch for us but learnt about the history of the Elizabeth the Onawe Peninsula. Here we learnt how Te also for coming on the trip and telling us new incident and how the trading went, and we Rauparaha travelled down from the North information about the history. saw evidence of a hangi that took place in Island and brought 70 waka to the peninsula, Remington Evans the 1800s. We went on a walk afterwards to where he killed Ngai Tahu people; some the Britomark Memorial and learnt about the reports estimate around 600 Ngai Tahu died. history that took place and the moment that Afterwards, we stopped off at Little River for the South Island became a British colony. This an ice cream before heading home.

Year 13 Group photo Students walking up Onawe Peninsula. 14 8 MARCH 2018 Japan Day is a festival. which is really fun. There were many displays, for example, you could try the Ninja experience, wear a kimono, play Japanese Matsuri game. It was a lot of much fun. There were a lot of food stalls. I ate Karaage don, cotton candy (watagashi) and matcha frappuccino. I did the performances. I was so nervous, because I was absent at practice time. But my friends told me "Good luck". They were encouraging. I think my performances were very good. Rira Takahashi

We saw a lot of people wearing costumes and I thought it was very cool. We also got to buy Japanese foods, like takoyaki, fried squid. The Japanese Day participated at the Calligraphy presentation and they did an awesome performance. Ashley Macanang

Our calligraphy performance showed off our skills and I was able to perform well. I have good memories of Japan Day. Keigoro Kameyama

I helped their volunteers to collecting rubbish. I had Takoyaki, ramen, matcha frappuccino and fruit punch: the best one was the takoyaki. Although we were very busy, it was a lot of fun. Chihiro Ogino

I wrote koega which means "voice". I was so glad that the performance was good. Japan Day was a lot of fun and an unforgettable memory for me. I want to go again next year, it was a very great day. Mai Takata

I wrote calligraphy about Japanese famous song, and I did a dance. I missed a little of the dance, but it was fun. I wore Yukata: Japanese clothes. It was good because I can't wear them often. I had many interesting experiences. I want to participate again. Iwase Saho ManyWhat people camethe tostudents learn and experience said aboutJapanese culture.Japan There Day were many activities, including Origami, green tea ceremony, sumo tournament Japan Day was really fun. and Japanese drums. A dance group taught NZ people how to do traditional Celestianne Liwag Japanese summer dance. Japan Day is a great time for people to learn about the Japanese culture through food, music and dance. Many people said "Good job" to us. I was so happy to hear that. Hanako Wilson Mizuki Hayashi

At the event, a lot of Japanese food was available, as well as games that are We did a calligraphy performance based around a song, based on an old commonly found at Japanese festivals. Performances were available to watch Japanese story. The main theme for the performance was summer. There were at three different stages, an inside and outside stage, where many big acts many stalls with Japanese food, snacks, games and many other performances took place, and lastly a stage upstairs which was specifically for traditional tea like sumo, Japanese drums and a tea ceremony. ceremony demonstrations. Darfield High School did a calligraphy performance Kieran McKay on the inside stage while also doing a traditional summer dance. Lexie Purvis I tried dumplings for the first time. I really liked them. We went with the school Hokkaido Yubetsu Scholarship application is and we performed in the calligraphy performance. It went pretty well. I had available. mini melts (ice cream) Hi-chews, ramun (a drink like lemonade) they were all delicious. Due Friday 16 March Georgia Walker For information contact Sumi Hayakawa-Buist ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 15 Well Done Darfield!

Altogether, 63 people came along to give blood at the Darfield mobile on Tuesday 13 February. Eight of those 63 people were unable to give blood for various reasons. This is a 13% deferral rate which is low for a mobile that includes the public and a secondary school. We collected 55 units. 1 donation = 1 unit. This is 15 over our target for the Darfield mobile. Since the start of 2014, 55 units is the highest number of units we have collected at a Darfield mobile. Thirty people were brand new donors – most of these being students and staff from Darfield High School. Once again, a big thank you to everyone who donated – we really appreciate your support!

Atawhai Te Hau New Zealand Blood Service

16 8 MARCH 2018 Thank you to the following students and staff who gave blood in the recent mobile blood clinic: McKenzie Alfeld, Georgia Allison, Matthew Bell, Hunter Benbow, Khale Bond-Ruscoe, Patricia Evans, Daniel Felipe, Toni Forsythe- Walton, James Grafton, Thomas Grafton, Cassandra Hart, Tiaan Johns, Emma Kellock, Eboni Lawrence, Lucy Learned, Poppy Lloyd, Grace Manera, Courtney Newell, Jessica Prior, Jackson Proud, Lexie Purvis, Samuel Ridgen, Katie Sharp, Jacob Spence, Kerry Sullivan, Kate Sutton, Savarnnah Taylor, Augusta Thompson, Abby Thornley, Giorgia Van Der Wilt, Thomas Welch and Natasha Young.

Attitude Presentations

As part of our Health programme, students were involved in one-hour presentations delivered by the Attitude organisation. The presentation topics covered different subjects, such as "Who am I?" - Identity/ choices, Hauora - Wellbeing, Hardwired - Drugs and Alcohol, The Pits - Mental Health. ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 17 OPEN: The school Library is open all school hours including interval and lunchtime. ISSUE: You can borrow up to five books for four weeks as a student of DHS. CONTACT: As a student or a parent, if you have any queries, then talk to the librarians or email: [email protected] www.dhslibrary.nz or [email protected] Visit the school's library website for reading and research resources, e-books and audio books, useful databases and more!

18 8 MARCH 2018 The Sunset I opened the back door and my eyes were drawn to this scatter across the sky of what looked like candy floss. The orange and pink perfectly combined into a beautiful ombre across the sky. The colours flooded across the sky like a flowing river of beauty. I could Year 9 English have sworn I was in a dream and I was waiting to be pinched.

The sun was fading behind the houses in the distance, but the sky The Colour Of My Summer stayed in this beauty. I could feel the wind on the back of my legs, The rocks were black and a strong purple but I wasn't going anywhere. The shadow of the outstanding palm with grey spots. I felt the current of the trees made this even more surreal. I know that the patches of blue tide making me feel weightless as if I was scattered across the sky would soon no longer be patches. floating in space. I can taste the perfect mix of oxygen and nitrogen with a little hint of salt. I can smell the mustardy stench of my I just lay there on the ground mesmerised by what was happening ancient mask. I felt the trickle of water slowly in the sky above me. I never wanted this moment to end. coming in my wetsuit as if I was in a room slowly filling up with water. The colour of my summer was a soft black. The sky slowly began to return to its original colour. I was sad to see this beautiful canvas of ombre going back into a plain black sky. Will Reynolds This would have to have been one of the best sunsets I had seen and I couldn’t wait to watch another one. Rhiannon Alexander-Lamb

The Sunset

My summer is yellow Streaks of flaming orange and red light up the sky. The yellow was so bright you couldn’t deny the fact that when you closed your Yellow like a Frangipani flower lying on the eyes the colours reflected a burning desire. But when you took a sand of Fiji, second glance you really saw the colours dance. The elegance of The warm welcoming sand clings to my every change reminded me of the sea waves. hands leaving grains of golden happiness Jessica Townsend scrambled over my body, A gentle scent of salt water travels with the soft wind, sounds of happiness fill the humid air combining with the clattering of leaves and the crash of waves on the sand. Tess Jenkins Sunset Time frozen. Bursting colour exploding through the whole sky. The sun, a fiery orb, looks like it’s gradually receding into the waters below, leaving bulging, radiant colours streaked across the sky. Time frozen. The luminous sky a range of fluorescent oranges, reds and pinks. Clouds like puffy, pink marshmallows vastly spread as Slowly the sun floats even further below the water. My Sunset Time frozen. I watch the sun’s haze in the evening sky. The last of the sun lingered on the horizon Wisping and waving through a maze of Holding on to the last of its life. clouds, each being taken over and slowly transforming its blank slate to a perfect In just moments the sky changed from golden, all just to be put to absolute darkness Brightness to darkness. as the night is just round the corner. Time frozen. Declan Kenure Mya Moore

ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 19 Welcome to DHS Canteen. Category Item DescriptionDHSDHS CanteenCanteenSize Price We are open at interval and lunch times providing Hot Hash Brown 1 $ 1.00 a variety of nourishing and delicious lunches for the students and staff. If you have a student with Garlic Bread 1 $ 1.80 dietary requirements, please feel free to contact the Cheesy Garlic Bread 1 $ 2.00 school to discuss this. Wedges 1 $ 2.80 We encourage the students to order their lunches Mac & Cheese Topper 1 $ 3.20 at interval so they don't miss out at lunchtime. Benedict English Muffin 1 $ 3.80 We have eftpos available. No credit will be given. Butter Chicken Wrap 1 $ 4.00 Pies Big Ben XXL Pie 1 $ 4.00 Burgers / Rolls Hot Dog 1 $ 3.00 Cheese Burger 1 $ 3.50 Hunger Buster Roll 1 $ 4.00 BBQ Beef and Bacon Burger 1 $ 4.50 Riblett Roll 1 $ 4.60 Chicken Burger 1 $ 5.00 C10 Meals Pasta Napolita 1 $ 3.00 Macaroni & Cheese 1 $ 3.50 Butter Chicken on Rice 1 $ 3.50 Canteen Staff; Lynn Meder and Chrissie Fairbrass Cold Food Sushi Piece (home made) 1 $ 1.00 Sushi Rice Balls 1 $ 2.00 Crispy Chicken Roll 1 $ 3.00 Veggie Pocket 1 $ 3.00 Sushi Sandwich 1 $ 3.50 Canteen Rules Respect For Each Other Pita Pit Small 1 $ 6.00 Snacks Mrs Higgins Brownie Bites 30g 1 $ 1.90 • Use good manners - please and thank you. Use appropriate language. Doritos and Bluebird Chips 1 $ 2.00 Popcorn 1 $ 2.00 • Be patient; respect each other's place in the line. Fruit and Jelly Cups 1 $ 2.00 Muffin / Scone Flat Texan 1 $ 2.50 • No queue jumping. Choc Mousse 1 $ 2.50 • Don't give money to others in the Goofy Slices 1 $2.50 queue to get things for you. Trident Noodles 1 $ 3.60 • Give others space - no pushing. Chocolate Brownie Mrs Higgins 80g 1 $ 3.80 • Come in the entry door and go out the Mrs Higgins Cookie LARGE 1 $ 3.80 exit door. Keep clear of the exit.

Drinks Anchor Blue Top 300ml $ 2.30 • Don't hassle others for money. CalciYum 250ml $ 2.40 Cappuccino / Hot Chocolate cup $ 2.50 Respect For Self Pump Water 400ml $ 2.70 Pump Water 750ml $ 3.40 • Eat lots of healthy food - fruit, wraps etc. Up and Go 350ml $ 2.90 • Count your change before you leave. Primo (All Flavours) 350ml $ 3.50 Keri Juices (Plain) 350ml $ 3.80 School Rules Pumped Water 750ml $ 5.00 • No credit may be given to students. Lipton Iced Tea 500ml $ 5.40 Ice Paddle Pop Icy Twist 1 $ 2.50 Paddle Pop Rainbow / Choc 1 $ 3.00

20 8 MARCH 2018 FREE APPLE WITH EVERY ORDER

ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 21 The Creyke Road Social Studies trip was The watering group didn’t need to do a great experience for all Year 9 classes. any watering due to the large amount Students were put into four different of rain over the past few weeks. They categories: bird feeding, weeding, possum helped out with the weeding by pulling trapping and watering the plants. We then the large weeds around the new plants so headed up to the native plant plot on Creyke the plants get the right amount of water Road, where previous and current Outdoor Ed and don’t get smothered by the weeds. classes have established and maintained the Otherwise, the weeds take all of the water plot over the last 12 years. meant for the trees. This was helpful for the maintenance as the sprayers can’t spray really close to the small, recently The bird feeding group helped put new sugar planted plants. water into the bird feeders made by Year 13s in 2017. This encourages the birds to stop and rest before their long flight to the Alps. This is A big thanks to Mr Dickens and his Year an important process as the native birds are 13 Outdoor Ed class for inviting us along needed to pollinate the native mistletoe trees to experience the awesome things they up in the Southern Alps. are doing to help our local environment. Also a huge thank you to Mr Rabbidge at Torlesse Travel for providing free buses The possum trapping group got to see a trap to the site and back which meant there Remington Evans showing students and feel some possum fur. The trap works so was no charge for the Year 9 students. It how to set a snare. that the possum puts his nose in and a needle was neat to see sustainable education in spikes them. The other traps just clamp practice. on to their legs and don’t let go; these are Hayden De Burger called snares. Possums threaten the native birds' habitat by eating the trees; also stoats and ferrets eat the birds eggs and the birds Creyke so it's important to keep the plot safe from predators. Road Trip

Students weeding and learning about the bird feeders

22 8 MARCH 2018 Check out the new DHS Careers webpage

https://sites.google.com/darfield.school.nz/careers

Tü Toka Tü Ariki Tü Toka Tü Ariki Tü Toka UruoraTü Junior Toka Assistant Tutor Uruora Junior Assistant Tutor Amokapua Assistant Tutor Amokapua Assistant Tutor ICAS Pükenga Senior Tutor Pükenga Senior Tutor Tü Ariki TüAhorei HeadAriki Tutor Ahorei Head Tutor Science Writing WHAKATAUÄKÏ WHAKATAUÄKÏ TAUTI MAI ! TAUTI MAI ! Spelling Ngä Kawa Ngä Kawa English • No cellphones, i-pods, mp3's, laptops. • No cellphones, i-pods, mp3's, laptops. Mathematics Leave all these at home. Leave all these at home. • Swearing, put downs, bullying and • Swearing, put downs, bullying and Digital Technologies fighting will not be tolerated. fighting will not be tolerated. WANANGAWÄNANGA TAIAHATAIAHA WANANGAWÄNANGA TAIAHATAIAHA • Listen to your tutors. Registration forms have been emailed • Listen to your tutors. "Ko Au, Ko Koe, Ko Tätou" "Ko Au, Ko Koe, Ko Tätou" • Look after ALL of your personal • Look"I am after you ALL - and of we your are personal us". "I am you - and we are us". Closing 15 March belongings/property and ensure all belongings/property and ensure all Me te Hokinga a Wairua Me te Hokinga a Wairua are named. There is a small fee to enter. are named. POST REGISTRATIONS TO: POST REGISTRATIONS TO: • Always keep the marae clean & tidy. • Always keep the marae clean & tidy. a Matua Wira Villiamu a Matua Wira Villiamu Tü Toka Tü Ariki Tü Toka Tü Ariki • Abide by marae kawa. • Abide by marae kawa. PO Box: 10-339 a KoroPO TeweBox: 10-339 Eru a Koro Tewe Eru Räkau Philipstown,Räkau Ch-Ch 8145 Philipstown, Ch-Ch 8145 or email Me Nga Rauor email Katoa Me Nga Rau Katoa • Do not use other warriors räkau • Do [email protected] use other warriors räkau [email protected] UNLOCK • Don't put the arero into the ground • Don't put the arero into the ground Kua Wheturangitia Kua Wheturangitia REGISTRATIONS REGISTRATIONS YOUR TRUE • No helicopter drills • No helicopter drills$40.00 "TAU TE$40.00 WAIRUA" "TAU TE WAIRUA" • Don't step over räkau • Don't step over räkau POTENTIAL • No eating or drinking near your räkau • NoDue eating by Ratu or drinking 27th Poutü-te-Ranginear your räkau Due by Ratu 27th Poutü-te-Rangi $40TAUMUTU PER PARTICIPANT TAUMUTU If whanau would like to pay by TeIf whanau Awhitu would Estatelike to pay by Te Awhitu Estate Internet Banking contact Tü Toka Tü Ariki Internet Banking contact Tü Toka Tü Ariki Contacts at Wananga Contacts at Wananga 29th Poutü-te-Rangi - 2nd Paenga-whäwhä 2018 29th Poutü-te-Rangi - 2nd Paenga-whäwhä 2018 at the above email address ASAP Anat theInvitation above email is extended address ASAPfor Te Mairiki Williams (021) 117 6223 Te Mairiki Williams (021) 117 6223 Tane$40 (boys) PER 10 PARTICIPANT years and older to: $40 PER PARTICIPANT "Wananga Taiaha"

8.9M Easter Weekend PLUS 29 Poutū-te Rangi - 2nd Paenga - whā whā 2018 n Understand your true capabilities n Identify your strongest skills STUDENTS IN OVER 20 COUNTRIES 29 March - 2nd April 2018 n See where you can improve AROUND THE WORLD ALREADY USE ICAS n Track performance as you move through school & YOU CAN JOIN THEM ICAS is the most comprehensive annual, international benchmark of learning progress—it puts powerful knowledge in your hands. Tau Mutu LEARN MORE ICAS does not assess how well you remember what you www.unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/assessments Te Awhitu Estate have been taught; it assesses the higher order thinking skills needed for success in English, Mathematics, for more information please email Jane Huggins Science, Writing, Spelling and Digital Technologies.

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ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 23 Rural College Practical Day

On Friday 2 March, the Rural College Year 11 classes held their first Practical Day for the year. This was held on the bottom field at DHS where intensive training was given in small groups. This is not possible to accomplish in large classes, so students were out of their normal classes for three out of the five periods. Correct active riding techniques on the Quad Bike were one of the main targets before students progress to more advanced riding off-site. Mr MacDonald took small groups in the finer points of hi-tensile fence knot tying, while Mr Cattell covered Fence Battening and Electric fence layouts. Students made excellent progress and teachers noted that this was one of the more promising groups of students, in both attitude and skill level. We were most fortunate with the weather as rain held off until 3.10 pm. Students will now practise and develop these same skills in a farming situation on 6 April.

24 8 MARCH 2018 ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 25 Year 12 Outdoor Education Kayak Safety Training

26 8 MARCH 2018 Learning Centre Students in the pool

ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 27 School and Community Notices

TERM ONE 2018 Visit our website https://darfield.school.nz/ WEEK SEVEN for general school information, TUESDAY 13 APRIL Newsletters, and our photo gallery. • Canterbury SS Athletics Champs • BOT Meeting 7 pm

WEEK EIGHT MONDAY 19 MARCH • Summer Tournament Week Starts TUESDAY 20 MARCH • PTSA Meeting 7.30 pm THURSDAY 22 MARCH • Parent Teacher Interviews - Start 3.30 pm FRIDAY 23 MARCH • Country Schools Music Festival Contact Details WEEK NINE If you have changed any contact details: addresses, phone WEDNESDAY 28 MARCH numbers or your email address, please tell the Student Canterbury SS Swimming Champs Administrator Mrs Hill. FRIDAY 30 MARCH • Good Friday Holiday Visitors To The School WEEK TEN MONDAY 2 APRIL If you are visiting our school during the school day please visit • Easter Monday Holiday reception on arrival at our campus. Our friendly office staff will TUESDAY 3 APRIL then assist you from there. • Easter Tuesday Holiday WEDNESDAY 4 APRIL Lost Property • DHS Cross Country THURSDAY 5 APRIL There is a large number of unclaimed items from last year. Please • Canterbury SS Senior Tennis Champs 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. DHS DISPATCH welcomes any news or photographs you have from events our students have attended outside of school. We Activities & School Fee Payments love to hear about and share successes and interesting stories. If you would like to advertise in our newsletter, please email ruth@ All payments to the school (school fees, activity fees, NCEA fees, etc) can be made by direct credit to the following bank account. darfield.school.nz for more information. Please include the student’s name and the reason for the payment, Copies of DHS DISPATCH: Black and white paper copies are eg Camp Fees. available from reception or Student Administration. Colour and Darfield High School, back copies can be ordered by emailing [email protected]. Please enquire for cost. ASB Bank Limited Riccarton,

Address: Darfield High School 12-3147-0207317-00 7 McLaughlins Road PO Box 5 Darfield 7541 Uniform Shop Hours For Students New Zealand Mondays: 11.00 - 11.25 am and Thursdays: 11.00 - 11.25 am Email: [email protected] Web: www.darfield.school.nz Absences Phone: +64 3 318 8411 Please remember if your student is not at school, or arrives Fax: +64 3 318 8543 late, to phone the school to explain the absence. Please phone Mrs Davies on (03) 3188 411 Ext 2 or you can email Copyright: You are welcome to reproduce material from the [email protected] newsletter after gaining permission from the school. All reproduced material must be appropriately acknowledged. Photos of school events can be found on our website and may be Assembly Days downloaded for personal use only. There is a download icon at the Tuesdays are usually Assembly days and you need to right of each photo. remember to wear your blazer. 28 8 MARCH 2018 Interested in

TaeTuesdays Kwon 3.30 - 5.00 in Gym 2 Do First two training sessions are free, Then the cost is $2 per session

Any questions, please contact Sumi Hayakawa-Buist

Street Talk Defensive Driving Courses March 2018 Cost $175 - which includes driving session. NB Anyone with demerit points can complete. If you miss a session you have the flexibility to catch up this session at another course To Enroll: www.fusiontrust.co.nz Text: 027229 8018 Email: [email protected]

Held at: Rewi Alley Riccarton 6-8pm - Mon 5, Wed 7, Mon 12 and Wed 14 St Bede’s College Mondays 3-5pm Brodie 3 - Mon 12-19-26 & 9 April Christchurch Girls’ High 3.20-5.20pm T101 - Mon 12, Thur 15, Mon 19 and Thur 22 Lincoln High School 3.15-5.15pm F5 - Tues 20 (1.30pm), Thur 22, Tues 27 and Thur 29 St Margaret’s College 4-6pm WS113 - Tues 20-27, 3-10 April

South Malvern Netball South Malvern Netball Clubs Registrations and Subs Due on 25 March Club day is on the 7th April 12 pm at Glentunnel School Registration forms available at the Glentunnel store, Hororata Garage or by emailing: [email protected] Completed registration forms need to be emailed to: [email protected]

ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 29 SUMMER in SELWYN UPCOMING EVENT IN DARFIELD

FARINGDON Music on the Green Sunday 11 March, 4.30–7pm, Westview Park Artists including Mariah Turnbull, Ashy Batchelor, The Reconstruction, Ruby Fusion. For more details see facebook.com/summerinselwyn

Free Health Clinic For Students Public Health Nurse: Pam Eaden

Pam Eaden, our Public Health Nurse, is available every second Monday during lunchtime in the Counsellor's Office. Pam is available to discuss confidentially any health concerns, physical, mental and sexual health. This is a drop-in service or you can make an appointment with Ms Mallinder or Mrs Townsend.

Parents with concerns regarding their child's health are able to refer to the Public Health Nursing service on: http://www.cdhb.health.nz

ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 30 Help us win Help us win

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to spend on our school's science or tech equipment. to spend on our school's science or tech equipment.

Vote now Vote now

1 Go to www.schoolgen.co.nz 1 Go to www.schoolgen.co.nz

2 Click on Competitions/vote for our school 2 Click on Competitions/vote for our school

3 Search for our school name 3 Search for our school name

* * * T&C’s apply * T&C’s apply

Last chance to register for netball with Darfield Netball Club Registrations needed by 5 pm on Sunday 11 March Form and details can be found on the website: www.sporty.co.nz/darfieldnetball Malvern A&P Show Saturday 24 March 2018 AreAre YouYou MusicalMusical?? Want to form a band or solo/duos for RockQuest or enter Play It Strange song-writing competition? Please see Mr Teasdale (Music department) for more info

31 8 MARCH 2018 "MY STYLE" SEWING CLASSES

QUALIFIED TUTOR: Keren Ericksen, studied Fashion Design and Technology. Teaching it in a number of schools. She is now offering sewing lessons locally, based at Glentunnel Primary. Providing a more Organic & Relaxed environment for those interested in learning, useful & creative Sewing Skills within small workshops.

TERM LESSONS: Thursdays - Ages 10 -16 4pm - 6pm Thursdays - Adults 17 up 7.30 - 9.30pm Creative Sparks From Beginners level on-wards Runs through School Terms Come andTeen learn Class the basics of (Bring Own Sewing Machine) landscape painting. $20 Per 2 hour lesson Contact Keren on 0210467473 or email: Classes take place every Monday from [email protected] 5.30 - 7.00pm. ONLY two spaces left! CONTENT: $20 per session - Basic Pattern Comprehension: (How to follow & adjust patterns). (all materials provided) - Fabric knowledge and application. - Developing skills & confidence with Sewing Machines & Overlock- ing Machines.

ADVANCED: - Applying Design adaptions to a pattern (To better fit your personal Style/Shape) - Applying appropriate Fabrics to chosen patterns.

- Knowledge on how to complement personal body shape.

Free Dental Examinations for Year 9-13 in 2018

If your child has started Year 9 this year or has not been seen by a dentist in the past 12mths and is between Years 9-13, you can elect us to use our practice. Darfield dental will be available for free dental examinations on specific days in the month of March for Year 9 - 13 students. The days chosen are restricted due to the busy school calendar as well as our own schedule. If your child will be starting Year 9 in 2018, please contact our practice to advise us of their details.

Your child will not receive a dental appointment, if they are not registered with us.

Please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment. Thank you. Darfield Dental: Phone (03) 318 8392 [email protected]

Address: 7 McLaughlins Road PO Box 5 Phone: +64 3 318 8411 Email: [email protected] Darfield 7541 Fax: +64 3 318 8543 Web: darfield.school.nz New Zealand ISSUE 02 / DHS DISPATCH 32