DHS Dispatch The ISSUE 6 THURSDAY 18 APRIL

2013

Calum Gray Selwyn Youth MP Page 2

Rock Climbing in Wanaka Page 8 Thai Exhibition Day Page 5

Cross Country Pages 10-11 Selwyn Youth MP - Calum Gray A few weeks ago, local MP Amy water quality, local public transport Adams came to Darfi eld High School and many other local and national to talk about the position of Youth MP. issues. It is a position that comes up only After we had given our speeches, we once every three years and I went were invited back in one at a time to mostly out of curiosity. However, after be interviewed by the judges so they listening to her speech, I decided I could see how well we could think on might as well apply for the position. our feet. Everybody had the same Each school was allowed to submit three questions: What would we do two candidates and from Darfi eld about youth drinking? How would we the only two applicants were Henry consult the public about the issue we Oliver and me. had given a speech on? and lastly, To decide who would get the position, if we were in government, which Henry and I, alongside seven another portfolio would we take and what high school students from around would our fi rst action as minister be? Selwyn, had to give a fi ve-minute Following this, we waited anxiously speech on one national issue and while the judges deliberated and one local issue that are important to tea and coffee were served. The us. In addition to this, we would to judges then came out and Amy be interviewed by a panel of judges. Adams announced the Youth MP for The judges were Amy Adams, 2013. When my name was called Mayor Kelvin Coe and ex-mayor I was very surprised, but pleased. Michael McEvedy. On the national The position lasts until the end of issue, I gave my speech on the very the year. Throughout the year, I will boring sounding, but actually quite remain in regular communication with interesting topic of copyright law, Amy Adams about the issues that MP Amy Adams congratulates and for the local issue I spoke about are important to the youth of Selwyn Calum Gray on becoming Selwyn irrigation. Other applicants spoke on and I will go to a Youth Parliament in Youth MP for 2013 the emissions trading scheme, youth Wellington with Youth MPs from all wages, asset sales, local drinking over New Zealand. Board of Trustees Six years ago, about this time of to my children’s education, not just High School. by paying school fees or taking them the year, I received a phone call So don’t be shy. Have a go - all you to the bus stop, but by helping to from a member of the Darfi eld High need are the will and the desire to formulate policy and make decisions School Board of Trustees asking me help in the education of your children. on the myriad of issues involved in to consider standing for election. If anyone wants to call me to discuss running a large school. He lived in West Melton and was standing, I’m more than happy to talk standing down after a considerable There have been many to you. term on the Board. He was looking achievements and changes over Jerry Sharp for someone from West Melton, to the years, which have seen Darfi eld Parent Representative ensure the area was represented High School establish itself in a very Board of Trustees as it is on the outskirts of the school strong position, both academically zone. I hadn’t thought of standing and fi nancially, and I have enjoyed until that point and, I guess, assumed being a part of that. However, the Election Timeline that someone else would always put best part has been the people. their hand up, and that it wasn’t for Darfi eld is fortunate to have a 15 April Nominations open me. highly motivated team of senior 16 May Nominations close But being asked the question really management, teachers and support made me stop and think, not why, staff, whose efforts translate through 30 May Voting closes but why not? I felt unqualifi ed as I to the improvement in student Our Returning Offi c e r, didn’t have a teaching background, achievement that we are now Shona Staddon, will be and apprehensive, but decided to seeing. My fellow BOT members sending information to all view it as an opportunity to learn and have been brilliant to work with and parents/caregivers. In the get involved. I was subsequently Board meetings have always been meantime, if you have any elected and again three years later. enjoyable, working with committed queries, you can contact her I have never regretted the decision. people who share the common by phoning the school or at It provided me with the opportunity goal of providing the best possible ss@darfi eld.school.nz to feel like I was really contributing education for all the pupils of Darfi eld 2 Issue 6/ DHS Dispatch Principal’s Comments And so endeth Term 1 2013. This We want to be responsive to the 6. Modifi cation to a school newsletter provides a good idea of concerns of our community and guideline, procedure, policy or the wide range of activities we have so included in this newsletter is an structure been up to during the term. In sports, excerpt from the school Complaints we have had Athletics, Triathlon, policy. 7. Professional development of Swimming and Cross Country. Complaints Policy (Excerpt) staff There have been many trips away OBJECTIVES from school, including History and Geography trips and Year 7 and Year 1. To ensure that there are clear 8. Restorative justice process 9 Camps. We’ve done training for policy and process when dealing with peer mediators, books with Bob and complaints regarding the school. 9. Formal discipline processes Brian Falkner, and Enterprise Day, 2. To ensure the school enables – staff and student as well as visits from three overseas those involved in the school schools. This is as well as the usual community to express their concerns range of class activities, sports and so that explanation or resolution can cultural events. No wonder we are be obtained. looking forward to the term break. 3. To ensure that all complaints are Do we try and squeeze too much dealt with fairly and with regard to in? There is a balance that needs natural justice. to be found between class time and other activities so that students have PRINCIPLES the time for solid blocks of in-class learning. Despite the challenge of 1. Any staff member or BOT member scheduling and running such a large may receive a complaint. number of activities, the experiences students have and the things 2. To ensure that complaints are they achieve show the effort to be dealt with at an appropriate level worthwhile. the complaint or complainant should be directed to the person who most Looking forward to next term, directly manages the person or the rehersals for Stage Challenge and area the complaint is about. the Production are well under way and continue through the holidays. 3. Every effort should be made by all concerned to resolve matters In response to a query regarding among those directly involved and, Board of Trustees the early arrival at school of some only if this is unsuccessful, should students, I wish to clarify that formal Election the complaint be referred to higher organised supervision for students levels. by staff is provided between 8.30am Nominations are invited for the and 3.25pm. Students are permitted 4. Complaints can be verbal or election of fi ve parent representatives on the grounds outside these written (including via email) however to the Board of Trustees. times however there should be no more serious complaints should be in A nomination form and a notice expectation of supervision except on writing. calling for nominations have been organised school activities and sports 5. Complaints should be dealt with in posted to all eligible voters. practices. a timely manner and the complainant Additional nomination forms can be informed of the progress and obtained from the school offi ce. outcome of any complaint. PRINCIPAL’S Nominations close at noon on 16 Some possible outcomes from a AWARD May 2013 and may be accompanied complaint Congratulations to by a signed candidate’s statement. 1. No further action The voting roll is open for inspection James Doherty 2. Explanation at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. Year 9 3. Written or verbal apology who has earned a Principal’s There will also be a list of candidates’ Award. 4. Financial or other names, as they come to hand, for compensation or reparation inspection at the school. He will be presented with his certifi cate at Assembly and will Voting closes at noon on 30 May also receive a $10 voucher. 5. Mediation by school or 2013. external mediators Shona Staddon, Returning Offi cer Issue 6/ DHS Dispatch 3 Meet

IMMANUEL Get House JUSTIN Points: Sign up for the 40 Hour Famine! Immanuel Justin lives with his Events This parents in Tanzania in the Magugu years team has a number of events community. His favourite subject planned for you all, beginning in is mathematics and his favourite Term Two with pastime is playing football. This year, Darfi eld High School will sponsor Odd Sock and Cool Hats Mufti Day Immanuel ensuring he can continue on Thursday 9 May in secondary school (he will have A White and Bright Disco for Years books and a desk: and helping his 7-10 on Friday 17 May community to reach its long-term development goals. SLUM-ber party on Famine Weekend of 7-9 June. 40hr Famine Team So get organised, purchase Comprising Tom de Rooy, Gordana your Disco ticket and get your Rodden, Genevieve Jebson, Henry sponsorship book now, and let’s beat Oliver, Rosie Forbes, Ben Ridgen our record breaking total of last year and Cassey Wright. - $9108.00. This year is going to be great! “funny” “informative” “entertaining” “engaging” ever been to”, said Helen. Part of “inspiring” Brian’s success is his interactive approach that involves all the how we can get ideas for our stories. participants. He gave lots of hints Ideas are everywhere in daily life – about how to write a good story the trick is to recognise them. and had activities with the students An entertaining highlight was that explored the overall structure when Sam Jackson volunteered to of stories – setting, characters, come up to the stage and wear the obstacles and goals. “neurotransmitter” that let us see his There was a lot of positive feedback thoughts on the screen. Well done, from the day - students’ comments Sam – lots of laughs were had. included “very entertaining style” , “The writing workshops were brilliant “he was very inspiring”, “Brian took This is some of the feedback from - the best writing workshops I have time to explain”, “his workshops were students who attended author Brian cleverly thought out – everything Falkner’s presentation and writing he did had a point that made it workshops last week. memorable”, “I haven’t been into writing but he got me interested in it – Brian shared with all Years 7,8 and I can’t wait till our next writing time in 9 students how, since the age of 10, class”. Helen Duckworth he had dreamed of being a writer and seeing his name on the cover of his own book. He then asked the audience about their own dreams and talked about how achieving your dreams is hard work and it took him 30 years before his fi rst book was in print. Brian also spoke about how he gets his ideas for his books and 4 Issue 6/ DHS Dispatch International News International Student Leader

Kento Dogin Two International Student Leadership positions have been established to encourage Year 12 and Year 13 international students to take a positive leadership role within the Welcome to our Thai visitors! international student group, and also within the wider school. Prospective We are delighted to welcome to our international student leaders will school for three weeks, Mrs Khwanpit need to meet a set of criteria before Thongkumwong, Mrs Plernjit being chosen for these signifi cant Hirankam and twenty students from positions. This year, Kento Dogin fi fteen different schools in Thailand. was chosen as our fi rst International The group have been learning Student Leader. Kento was a popular English and participating in a range choice and we know he will establish of activities, including an Exhibition the benchmark for future International Day which was attended by Darfi eld Student Leaders. High School students along with Mr Marty Gameson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and students from Yubetsu Scholarship School. The group also had Programme morning tea at school with Mr Kelvin Coe, Mayor of , and they were very happy to discover that they had a lot in common. The students and teachers enjoyed their day at Rubicon Farm and the visit to the Antarctic Centre.

Rowena Duncan, who works for the International Department assisting international students in mainstream classes, spoke in assembly recently about her experience as a Kiwi student in Yubetsu, Japan. Rowena applied for a scholarship to go to Yubetsu when she was a student at Darfi eld High School. Rowena has since completed her BA in Languages at Canterbury University in 2012 and we are lucky enough to have her with us until July this year. Issue 6/ DHS Dispatch 5 Cricket Superstar Invited to play cricket for Canterbury before Christmas and then against County Secondary Schools XI at 5 - 26 after the New the Willows is an honour recently Year. Michael is a leg spinner, and bestowed upon our very own was awarded Most Improved Junior Michael Millar. On 3 March, the Cricketer for the year for Malvern winning team he was in was made Cricket. What great achievements all up of fi ve players from Lincoln round and what a star! High, four from Rangiora High, one from Ellesmere College, one from McDonald’s Rangiora New Life and Michael. It was a great Youth Duathlon day. Michael has been Above: Amber Hammond and playing cricket since he Jessica St-Clair Newman was fi ve, and now plays for Lincoln/Ellesmere Sunday 7 April 2013 saw these Lions; he also plays for two early risers heading for South Greendale Seniors when Hagley Park, to attend his Lions Team fi nish for the McDonalds Youth Duathlon. the year and before they The McDonald’s Youth Duathlon start up again in the new is organised by the Rotary Club year. Four games for of Garden City Christchurch, Greendale this season to promote the development of saw him taking two fi ve healthy young people. Funds raised wicket bags, the fi rst support youth projects throughout being against Lincoln 5 - 22 just Michael Millar at The Willows the community. KIORAHI Interschools Kiorahi is a game from Maori past running. He prevented so many times that is bringing students teams from scoring; he did us proud. together in competition mode from Ka mau te wehi, Ants. Dressage schools throughout Aotearoa New Caitlin Thistoll picked up the “Most Zealand. Friday 12 April saw DHS Valuable Player.” Caitlin displayed Competition participating for the second time in good sportsmanship with her passing the Christchurch 2013 KIORAHI/ and the agility to be able to fi nd gaps TOA Sport Competition. The team and score tries. We are proud of you, was made up of fourteen Years 10, Caitlin. 11 and 12 students who brought their individual strengths and dynamics As a team, Darfi eld worked well to the games. There were 12 teams together and displayed exceptional competing. sportsmanship. They were introduced to other schools and found support Anthony King deserves a special and comradeship with these mention for his excellent defending students. skills of the Tupu (barrel), two years On behalf of the team and Kōkā, big thanks to Ms Evans who helped Lily Barrett-Power and Claire Smith with transport, and Mrs King and Mrs Competing at the Interschools Taurua for coming to support us at Dressage Competition two weeks the games. ago at McLeans Island, again both Team Darfi eld, thanks for the Lily and Claire achieved the highest awesome day. Cher cher!! dressage scores for DHS. Kōkā and Brock

6 Issue 6/ DHS Dispatch An opportunity to give back - A number of students have a specifi c learning diffi culty in the Reader/Writers required. area of reading and writing. These students are entitled to assistance from a Reader/Writer when they are sitting tests and exams. We have a small number of volunteers who willingly give an hour of their time every so often to do this important job. We would like to have more Reader/Writers, as often there are a number of students needing assistance at one time. If you would be willing to help, please ring the school offi ce and speak to Avis Hewson. Business opportunities abound

Tots 2 Tweenies Emily Tasker, alongside fellow Year invaluable training: skills in fi rst aid, 13 students, Genevieve Jebson, food preparation and home safety, Caitlin Brooks, Hannah Cullen not to mention the essentials of and Year 12 student Kate Jenkins nappy changing, games to play and are responsible for setting and up how to bathe the children. Next term running a new babysitting business. sees this group attending Dragons Called Tots 2 Tweenies, it is part of Den to present their business plan the Young Enterprise scheme run and hopefully attain one of their for senior school students all over elusive awards. The babysitting New Zealand. Emily saw a niche for service is now up and running - just offering a babysitting service as she call Emily to arrange a fully qualifi ed was receiving at least three calls per minder 021 346919; cost is $10 week asking her to babysit. Twenty- per hour 6.00am-10pm; 10pm - six students have now enrolled and 6am costs $5. Two tutors are also have spent the last two weeks in available, not only to babysit but also workshops with Deborah Hawke from to help primary school-aged children Young Enterprise Plunket who has been giving the girls with their homework, Maths and English. Emily Tasker Kids Market Saturday 27 April 9.00 - 12.30 Saturday 4 May 9.00 - 12.30 Calling all school-aged entrepreneurs. Harvest or make a product in the School Holidays, come along to the Farmers Market and have a go at selling your product. Table + Gazebo: $5 (can be shared). Bring your own table/gazebo for free. Enquiries to darfi eldfarmersmarket@ gmail.com Issue 6/ DHS Dispatch 7 Rock Climbing Expedition to Wanaka

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8 Issue 6/ DHS Dispatch Annavale and Matariki Forest Mountain Bike Fun Run

Enjoyed by students, staff and friends that it is high on of the school alike, a fantastic day the list of repeats was had in the Matariki Forest at the for him! recent Lions Club event. Entered into the Elite Race were Other notable Tuku Thomas (Year 12) and his entrants on brother Gus (Year 9), and their the day were Mum and Dad who rode as a family Hororata School Principal Marty together around the track: a 41km Gameson (Chairman of DHS BOT) sport ride taking in fabulous scenery and his wife Delia, Windwhistle and providing rarely seen vistas of Principal Frances Nimmo (ex-teacher the Canterbury Plains and Southern and Dean of DHS), Duncan Stone Alps. Their ride took them three and (ex Chairman DHS BOT) and Adele a half hours. It was the fi rst time the Davidson (ex-teacher DHS). Current family had taken on this challenge teachers you would have recognised and, according to Tuku, he will included Shawn Gough - winner in defi nitely be back again next year. the running event, Alister Murray Kade Gathergood entered the Sport (Lions Club President) and Jane Bike Ride event. Together with Duncan to name a few, with many another six Year 12 students; Jake students from the school taking part Fulcher, James Stanbury, Monica in this - an excellent result all round! Falconer, Stella Daube, Anna Jerard and Kieran Tuhill, they rode the 27 km route to complete the course in under three hours. Monica earned herself a 3rd placing for her efforts. As a group, they have done mountain biking as part of Outdoor Education, but they had not entered an event like this before. Kade enjoyed the experience so much he commented

Issue 6/ DHS Dispatch 9 CROSS COUNTRY 2013

Place Yr7B Yr7G Yr8B Yr8G U14B U14G First Caleb Longdin Emma Harry Niamh Rayne Isaac Proud Georgia Shinn Pennells Bampton Second Rhys Hester Trolove Jeroen Claudia Nathaniel Jessica Clatworthy Breunisse Lassiter Dysart Osborne Third James Penny Mitchell Henry Willow Trolove Devon Hayley Fraser Roulston Freeman Crequer

Place U15B U15G U16 ½ B U16 ½ G O16 ½ B O16 ½ G First Edward Searle Ciara Rayne Stefan Amanda Takuji Harada Ashleigh Breunisse Schnell Collier Second Michael Olivia Shinn George Georgia Ryan Harvey Maddy Searle Ridgen Watson Wilson Third Daniel Roberts Emma Forbes Tim Logan Leigh Jonas Meyer Krystel McConchie McDonald

10 Issue 6/ DHS Dispatch CROSS COUNTRY 2013

SI SS Athletics Canterbury Primary and Secondary On 5 April at about 8.30am, Mrs Armstrong, Georgia Shinn and I left Swimming Championships for Invercargill in the school van, a Wednesday 27 March Relay Team : Jade Collier/Emma journey which took around 7.5 hours. May/Georgia Burrows/Holly Kimber The Secondary Schools event was Harry Pringle travelled separately. 8th 12-13 Girls 50 m Freestyle held recently at Wharenui Swimming The Secondary Schools Athletics Pool. The students listed below were Thursday 11 April Championships were being held at fi ne ambassadors of our school and Last Thursday saw a keen group of the Surrey Park Stadium on 6 and should be justifi ably satisfi ed with Years 7 and 8 swimmers compete in 7 April. Schools from all over the their results. South Island came to participate the Primary School event. Mrs Chris in the event, including many from Aidan Tuhill Curtin acted as team manager and Christchurch. 3rd 14 years Boys 50 m Breaststroke commented on how well our students swam and behaved at the event. All of the events, both track and fi eld, Renee Curtin were great to watch; we learnt a 5th 15 years Girls 50 m Freestyle Micaela Curtin: 3rd in 12 years Girls 50m Backstroke; 28th in 12 years lot from them, and even saw some Jade Collier Girls 50m Freestyle records being broken. It was really 5th 12-13 Girls 50 m Freestyle hot in Invercargill - I got sunburnt! Toby Gross: 18th in 12 years Boys Emma May 50m Freestyle; 21st in 12 years Boys Harry was 3rd in U16 boys Javelin, I 13th 12-13 Girls 50 m Breaststroke was 7th in U15 girls’ High Jump and 50m Backstroke William Benbow 8th in 800m (a personal best), and Dylan Morrison: 16th in 12 years 10th 12-13 Boys 50 m Freestyle Georgia was 9th in U14 girls’ 1500m. Boys 50m Breaststroke; 15th in 12 Thank you to Mrs Armstrong who Emma Harding years Boys 50m Butterfl y 10th 14 years Girls 50 m Freestyle spent her whole weekend bringing us Shae Read: 10th in 11 years Girls down to compete in Invercargill and Rochelle Waters 50m Freestyle; 22nd in 11 years Girls dedicated so much of her time to us. 2nd AWID 50 m Freestyle 50m Backstroke Ciara Rayne Rochelle Waters Minnie Summerfi eld: 14th in 11 years 2nd AWID 50 m Backstroke Girls 50m Breaststroke Well done to all competitors!!

Issue 6/ DHS Dispatch 11 2013 Term Dates Term 1: 29 January to 19 April WHAT’S ON? Thursday 25 April: ANZAC Day Term 2: 6 May to 12 July Week 12 Monday 3 June: Queen’s Birthday Thursday 18 April • Year 12 Outdoor Education pm Term 3: 29 July to 27 September Friday 19 April Term 4: 14 October to 12 December • 12/13 AGR Practical Day Monday 28 October: Labour Day • Last Day Term 1 Thursday 14 November: Staff Only Day Friday 15 November: Canterbury Anniversary and Term 2: Week 1 Show Day Monday 6 May • Term Begins Wednesday 8 May • 1st XV Graves Trophy Thursday 9 May • World Vision Mufti Day Friday 10 May • School Photographs Saturday11 May • Year 13 OE Tramp 2 (to 13th) Week 2 Monday 13 May Contact between Home and School • Life Education Trust (to 20th) A plea from the Student Administrator to each and every Tuesday 14 May family………… Whether you have changed your work place or your cell phone or have moved, do let us know • BOT Meeting 7.30pm and don’t rely on your child to think to do this. A note Wednesday 15 May or a phone call is all I need. It is totally frustrating to try • Canterbury PS Duathlon Championships at all the numbers we have and not be able to contact a Ruapuna Raceway family in the case of an emergency. • 1st XV Graves Trophy In the case of an accident, a staff member will take Thursday 16 May responsibility for a student and act as the guardian until family can be contacted, but lack of up-to-date contact • Canterbury SS Road Race Championships information can make this extremely diffi cult and delay • Newsletter #7 important information getting to a family. • Careers Expo at CBS Arena (to 18th) If any changes apply to you, please let Jill, Student Friday 17 May Administrator, know by: phoning 318 8411 / ext 3 or • Year 11 AGP Practical Day emailing jill@darfi eld.school.nz or write it down and ask your student to deliver it to the Student Offi ce. Canteen Lunches

Order at Interval 12 Issue 6/ DHS Dispatch How Square is your 4 Square? ART

Update

Monoprint by Katie Murphy The Art Department will be open Students have received a notice and between 10am and 4pm on Tuesday must return a permission slip to Ms 23 April (during the school holidays) Cox if they are able to attend. 4 Square ... to provide Years 11, 12 and 13 Beginning in Term Two, the Art Room Watch this students with the opportunity to will be open for senior students until space! work on their NCEA Achievement 5.30pm each Thursday evening. Standards. The prefects are keen to get some activities up and running for students in their lunch times. 4 square was the fi rst of many activities planned We Need You! with more to follow next term... URGENTLY REQUIRED - Can you World Vision Mufti Day help the Sport Department? We 9 May have a number of students who Odd Socks, Crazy Hats wish to play football, hockey and netball for the school but, we have no coaches or managers. If you are able to help in any way, it would be most appreciated. Please feel free to contact Karen Armstrong at school either by phone 318 8411 or email ka@darfi eld.school.nz.

In 2013 and for the next two years at least, the Canterbury Health System is offering free fl u vaccinations in Canterbury for under 18s. It is important to vaccinate under 18s because infl uenza spreads quickly through pre-school and school communities and because under The Australian Maths Competition fi ves are particularly vulnerable. is the Biggest Maths Competition in Australasia and will be held this We in Canterbury care about the year on Thursday 1 August. Open to vulnerable people in our community Years 7-13 and suitable for average and so this year, our message is to above average maths students. “protection for others starts with you”. To enter is as easy as Pi: Take $7.00 to the School Offi ce in an envelope The fl u vaccine is available now at marked with the competition title, general practices - call yours and your name and form class, BEFORE protect yourself and your whānau Wednesday 8 May before winter.

Issue 6/ DHS Dispatch 13 The Selwyn Swim School is now accepting Registrations of Interest for Term 3 2013 swimming lessons. Lessons commence on Monday 29 July 2013.Customers will need to pre-register their interest for swimming lessons for Term 3 2013 by completing and submitting a swimming lesson pre- registration form. (Click on the Selwyn Swim School logo on the Council website). This form may be completed on-line or delivered to the Selwyn District Council.

We are in search of quality home educators in your area,to care for, nurture and grow children’s interest in learning. We offer supportive, fun training nights, monthly visits, quality children journals, and online documents for both educators and parents, as well as plenty of resources and ideas for each home. We are a locally owned company that really cares about children’s care and well-being and supports staff and families. If you are a Mum, Nana or Granny at home, give us a call and we can visit your home to answer any questions. Contact Tricia or Justine and be assured we can help you!! [email protected] Mufti Day 9 May Odd Socks Crazy Hats

14 Issue 6/ DHS Dispatch Spelling Competition Computer Skills Open to students in Years 7 and 8. Open to any student in Years 7 - 11 Entries are $10.50. Entry fee is $8.50. Entries and money must be received Entries and money must be by Mrs Hurford by received by Mrs Hurford by Friday 10 May. Friday 12 April. The Spelling Test is on 18 June. This exam will be held on 21 May at school. Writing Competition Science Open to Years 7-13 students and Open to Years 7-13 students and costs $19.50 to enter. costs $8.50 to enter. Swim Lessons and The Writing test is on 17 June. The Science test is on 5 June. Holiday Programme Entries and money to Mrs Hurford Entries and money to Mrs Hurford by 11 May. by 19 April. Ready to catch the next wave at our new pool? Canterbury Swim School is taking bookings for swimmers of all ages – babies through to adults - at its new complex opening late May! Phone 342 4664 or visit www. canterburyswimschool.co.nz Check the website also for details of our fantastic holiday programme. Join us and become a part of the latest swimming sensation.

Toni’s cards and crafts. What HAVE YOU GOT hidden away ?????? Selling quality handmade cards Darfi eld High School PTSA is and gifts.Personalised to order. looking for any donations of Card Classes during the school unwanted presents or treasures holidays and classes for adults that you meant to put on Trade Me offered. Also selling papers, fancy and you haven’t. We would like to card, decoupage sheets and die cut use them as prizes for the up and toppers at reasonable prices. Come coming Quiz night. Please drop and have a browse at the open any donations in at the school or day 27 April at 10 Telegraph Road, email js@darfi eld.school.nz and Darfi eld or phone 03 3188707 for declutter your space. enquires. Issue 6/ DHS Dispatch 15  4844   ( '&$!&

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Issue 1/ DHS Dispatch

7 McLaughlins Road PO Box 5 Email: admin@darfi eld.school.nz Phone: +64 3 318 8411 Darfi eld 7541 Web: darfi eld.school.nz Fax: +64 3 318 8543 New Zealand 29th and 30th April 2013

Monday 29th

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1pm - 3pm : Treasure Hunt : Hockey

Tuesday 30th 9am - 12pm : The Olympics : Stick Design y Relays : Wack : LUNCH

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Foster carers  required in Canterbury

Foster carers are ordinary people who do an extraordinary job in providing love, care and support to children and young people who can't live with their own families. We are currently looking for people in Canterbury who can offer safe, caring, stable homes for children and young people in need of short term care, time out over weekends/holidays and a home for life. If you think that you may have an interest in finding out more about foster care then I would love to hear from you!

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME: Adele Sherry on 029 650 1830 or 03) 961 5612 or toll free on 0508 FAMILY (0508 326459) or email [email protected] www.cyf.govt.nz

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7 McLaughlins Road PO Box 5 Email: admin@darfi eld.school.nz Phone: +64 3 318 8411 Darfi eld 7541 Web: darfi eld.school.nz Fax: +64 3 318 8543 New Zealand