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Year 13’s sliding into an outstanding 2021! ISSUE 428 • 9 February 2021 • PHONE 888 4489 • Email: [email protected] • www.sceneonline.co.nz • PRICELESS Stuff with Caron... www.sceneonline.co.nz i again! Well here we are at the better end of another long weekend and as much Has we all enjoy an extra day off, boy – it certainly changes the dynamic of the week From a simple preceding. I don’t think the office is ever as quiet trying to ensure everything is signed off and ready to go by Friday! A real highlight for me this weekend was heading off to Coromandel with family to seed comes a take my little four-year-old nephew on a bit of a special adventure. We left home with the sparrows and headed to Coromandel to the Driving Creek Railway and, as well as sunny sight Millar having a fun day out, we all had a great time. The railway was created by Barry fter reading about Ron and Netty Brickell who, although he passed away five years ago, created an incredibly interesting AHawke’s sunflower grown from a and successful legacy to the town. free packet of seeds, Geoff and Christine Having been passionate about pottery since he was a child – in fact it was said that as Caven couldnt help but share a photo of a seven-year-old, he built his first wood fired kiln in the basement of his mum’s house theirs! There definitely something to be and almost burned it to the ground, Barry bought a block of land and discovered that said for Harcourt’s seed suppliers! the clay on it was perfect for his potting. The problem was however, that it lay at the top of a very steep slope. Not to be defeated, the resourceful pioneer hacked a path through the forest and built a narrow-gauge railway to transport the clay down to his studio. Before long visitors started asking if they could go along for a ride – which, much to his bank managers delight, became a very successful tour operation in 1990 with specially designed passenger trains departing several times per day. During the 75-minute guided and narrated experience, the diesel-powered locomotive route incorporates a double- deck viaduct, three tunnels, a spiral, and switchback through native forest lined with terra-cotta sculptures all the way to the ‘EyeFull Tower’. An opportunity is then provided to take in panoramic views across the Hauraki Gulf – and it was beautiful. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend you take the opportunity to head up there – it was such a unique experience. The town of Coromandel also has some gorgeous little cafes and fantastic playgrounds – suffice to say, I thoroughly enjoyed my full bellied nana nap on the way home! Well that’s about me so until next time, be good, be kind and be careful and I’ll see you round like a tunnel. FILM NAME THUR FRI SAT SUN TUE WED 11 FEB 12 FEB 13 FEB 14 FEB 16 FEB 17 FEB AMMOITE 11.00am 1.00pm 1.00pm 11.00am 11.00am 11.15am NEW!! (R16) 6.00pm 8.00pm 5.45pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 3.45pm HIGH GROUND 3.30pm 3.45pm 3.45pm 1.30pm 3.35pm 1.35pm NEW!! (R16) 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 3.40pm 6.15pm 6.00pm LOVE, WEDDINGS & 1.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 11.20am 1.45pm OTHER DISASTERS 6.15pm 6.15pm 6.15pm 6.30pm 8.30pm 6.15pm (M) MAVERICK MODIGLIANI 1.30pm 1.20pm NEW!! (E) MINARI 3.30pm 3.50pm 1.30pm 3.45pm NEW!! (TBA) PENGUIN BLOOM 3.50pm 5.45pm 3.50pm 3.50pm (PG) Collection dates following PIXIE 1.50pm 1.40pm 8.30pm (R16) Waitangi Day SUMMERLAND 11.30am 1.30pm 1.30pm 11.30am 11.30am 1.30pm Please have your rubbish on the kerbsideby7.30am (PG) 8.00pm 6.00pm 8.30pm 5.50pm THE MARKSMAN 8.30pm 6.25pm 6.00pm 1.40pm (M) Matamata Waharoa, Walton THE NEST 11.15am 3.30pm 3.30pm 11.15am 4.00pm 11.25am NEW!! (M) 5.45pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 3.50pm 8.00pm 6.15pm Saturday 13 February WILD MOUNTAIN 3.40pm 3.40pm -rubbish only THYME (M) Visit our website for up to the minute screening times: www.tivolicinema.co.nz NC - no complementarys Tickets: Adults $18.00 Seniors & Students $14.50 (F) = Final Screening Cheap Tuesday: Adults $15.00 Senior & Students $12.00 before 5pm www.tivolicinema.co.nz | Bookings 07 823 5064 | 32 Lake Street, Cambridge 2 SCENE 9 February, 2021 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Looking out for pedestrian safety or many year 5 students, the end of their school year includes Ftraining towards becoming a road patroller. It’s something they look forward to and, after proving they are responsible enough to keep other students safe on the road, two to four days training from community police officers teaches them to control the flow of vehicles and pedestrians at designated crossing areas. Operating from around 8.30am before the school day begins and again just before the day ends, year 6 patrollers start the new year having learned the correct calls, when to extend the stop signs so as not to significantly disrupt the flow of traffic, and how to signal waiting pedestrians it is safe to cross. They take their job seriously and, even down to dressing appropriately with closed in shoes, high viz vets and using good strong, clear voices, understand they are role models for other students - but also important representatives of their school and community. “We select students that demonstrate the right leadership values” says Matamata Primary School deputy principal, Peter Mair. “Students have to be punctual and reliable, but also confident in making decisions and understand responsibility. All patrollers have an attending adult to supervise but generally, they are very aware of their duties and requirements so need very little intervention.” Caron Stewart. Supervised by deputy principal, Peter Mair, Rebekah Sales enquiries: Gillgren is pictured with ‘signs out’ signalling it is safe to Pictured ready to start their afternoon shift are Matamata Primary pedestrians to cross. During road patrol duties at all local Link School road patrollers Clara Cardina, Rebekah Gillgren, Luca Burn and schools, motorists are encouraged to display patience and Gideon Drake. caution with the beginning of a new school year. Hard or Soft? What should I use? WHY A SOFT BRISTLE TOOTHBRUSH IS BEST With so many op�ons on the this will cause gum recession which market for toothbrushes these days, is where the margin of the gum which is the best one to use? As far �ssue that surrounds the teeth as brands go, any is fine but what is wears away, or pulls back, exposing really important is brush bristles the so�er tooths root surface. themselves. For some, the idea of When this happens, “pockets”, or using a hard bristle brush will mean gaps, form between the teeth and cleaner teeth, but the reality is, gum line, making it easy for hard bristles are very abrasive on disease-causing bacteria to build up. your teeth and gums. Over �me, We recommend that you should always use a so� bristle tooth brush, and together with a fluoride toothpaste will allow you to gently remove bacteria and plaque close to the gums without irrita�on. If you already suffer from gum recession, an electric toothbrush is an ideal op�on as it does the work for you without risking too much pressure or over brushing. Keeping on top of your oral health can be easy, and an annual visit with our Dental Hygienist, Sian Mansill will help keep things in check. Sian is in clinic every Tuesday and Friday and will provide you with addi�onal advice and techniques to ensure your Sian Mansill, Dental Hygienist dental decay is kept to a minimum. SCENE 9 February, 2021 3 www.sceneonline.co.nz You may have noticed a lot of Harveys sold signs around town. Would you like a sold on your home? Free appraisals | Free marketing | Free advice jodiandalan.co.nz | 63 Arawa Street, Matamata | 0800 025 444 | [email protected] Welcoming a fresh and progressive new year ith excellent retention of seniors and a large evenings and opportunities to discuss the needs of students has been planned. It is Wcohort of year 9 students welcomed this year, important to keep in contact through school newsletters, the school website, respective Matamata College Principal, Alan Munro, is confident year Deans, group class and teachers. All enquiries are welcomed so feel free to contact 2021 is off to a very positive start. the office on 07 881 9018 should you require further information. “Despite the difficulties and interruptions Caron Stewart. experienced last year, our NCEA level one and two results were outstanding” says Alan. “Matamata College averaged a 90% pass rate which is well above the national average of 80% and, with level three results, we had a good number of students gaining excellence. This is a great reflection of the commitment displayed by our teaching staff through what can only be described as a challenging year - and of course, the resilience and flexibility of our students learning to study and apply themselves in new ways following the pandemic of Covid 19.” With significantly more students enrolled this year, Alan is also pleased to welcome new teachers to the team which includes an extra five covering current faculty maternity leave approvals over coming months.