ISSN 1170-1099 120TC049/04 Published Tuesday and Thursday THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Top speaker on New principal proud and terrorism Te Awamutu Continuing Edu- cation has attracted a speaker of international repute to its humbled by appointment meeting next week. Dr Douglas Pratt was recent- By Dean Taylor ly invited to address the House of Lords. Newly appointed Te Awamutu You can her him speak on College principal Tony Membery is his subject of expertise ‘Islam fully aware the eyes of the commu- and the problem of terrorism’ at nity will be on him as he takes the Waipa Workingmen’s Club from town’s high school into the future. 10am on Wednesday. Mr Membery says one of the key For more details refer to pub- points he made in his interview for lic notices section in today’s the position was that he was edu- issue. cated at a state co-ed school and is fully committed to the concept of community buy-in to ‘their school’. Dog Day at And while he is delighted with the positive response from the Playcentre faculty, students, educational fra- Te Awamutu Playcentre ternity and community at news invites all families with pre- of his appointment, he says he has schoolers to attend a special also been left in no doubt that this ‘Dog Day’ at the Bond Road is the ‘College of the town’. centre next week. Mr Membery says it was clear Special guest will be Waipa the Board of Trustees were looking District Council Animal Con- for someone who could step up to trol Offi cer Helen McLean who the mark for Te Awamutu College will provide dog safety tips for and build on the platform of suc- children and their families. cess and see it into the future. A video will be shown to “It was a pretty gruelling inter- reinforce the messages. view,” he says. SPCA puppies and some “The Board wanted someone other special ‘dog’ guests will who obviously knew their stuff also be visiting Playcentre and I feel fortunate that I have (from 9.45am, Tuesday). For had opportunities at Te Awamutu more details phone 870 6435. College that I believe will have prepared me well for this job.” ‘On ya bike’ He joined the staff of Te TE AWAMUTU College principal Tony Membery is ready for the challenge of leadership of the school Awamutu College 24 years ago he has served for 24 years. 319071AD Entries are still open for the and has fulfi lled a number of sen- Maungatautari 100km Classic ior and management roles. Awamutu College, are retained; Membery believes the school is spected and valued, but overall the Cycle Ride and 30km Fun Ride Mr Membery was a Dean for such things as the school colours, well on track. highest possible academic outcome on Sunday. 14 years, head of department for concerts and productions, inter- Mr Membery says such pro- is valued highest. The race kicks off at 10am six years, faculty leader for six house sport competitions, and fun grammes as hospitality, environ- He says if students can answer from Albert Park Drive and years and deputy principal for four activities, such as interhouse sing- ment projects, the AgAcademy and the question ‘what are they learn- the Te Awamutu Pipe Band years. ing and the talent quest. Gateway are already achieving ing?’, rather than just ‘what are will welcome riders back from He says stepping into different NEW CURRICULUM those outcomes. you doing?’, then that programme 12.30pm. roles to cover various staff chang- He says the Board and staff will He says the call for even more of will be having value. Prizegiving begins at 2.30pm es, including acting principal after these programmes, plus cross cur- Mr Membery says that is a valu- with a huge range of spot also have to come to grips with the Barbara Cavanagh’s appointment, new New Zealand Curriculum to ricula learning and the integration able question teachers should be and cash prizes. Entry forms has given him tremendous experi- of ICT into more curricula areas using to evaluate their own per- are available from local cycle be introduced over three years, but ence in all aspects of the school. it is an exciting document that fi ts fi ts it with the school’s expecta- formance in the classroom. shops or the Te Awamutu Infor- Mr Membery sees leading the in well with the direction the Col- tions. Te Awamutu College will also mation Centre. school as a combination of build- lege has already adopted. Te Awamutu College has the continue to support the Rosetown A $5 donation per entry ing on the best Ms Cavanagh and Te Awamutu College has em- mission statement ‘Learning Suc- Learning Community - Te benefi ts the Maungatautari her team brought to Te Awamutu braced and is committed to Te cess For Every Student’ and is al- Awamutu schools dedicated to pro- Ecological Island Trust. College, as well as introducing new Kotahitanga, which is proven to ways looking for ways and means viding seamless and a high level of initiatives and programmes to im- not only improve learning out- to make this a reality. education for this district. Enjoy outdoors prove outcomes for students. comes for Maori students, but all The new document also allows Mr Membery says the College Local people have a heaps But there are some areas that students. schools to develop curriculum be- plays a vital role in this organisa- of options when it comes to need attention, and he says im- They are also committed to fi tting their communities. tion, but every school has an input enjoying the outdoors this proving attendance and account- quality teaching of literacy and Accordingly for this district, into making it work. weekend. ing for any absences are high on numeracy, vital foundations for a where dairy farming relationships Mr Membery also wants to As well as the Maungatau- his list. life of learning. with South America are so impor- retain the open door policy of his tari bike ride, there are also a Mr Membery says continuous Mr Membery says other aspects tant, Spanish will be offered as a predecessor - a policy he sees as number of walks including the attendance is vital to achieving of the new curriculum call for more language from 2008. vital in a community with so much annual Gracelands Fun Walk good results. practical and meaningful teaching, Mr Membery says the aim is to ownership in its high school. and the Walk TA event (see He says it is important certain with authentic learning outcomes. produce well rounded students, Next week the Courier will page 2 for further details). traditions, plus new and successful There is also a call for closer where abilities in sport, culture, profi le new deputy principal Neil innovations that are special to Te community links, and again Mr service and leadership are re- Bauernfeind. 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