The ISSUE 1 THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY

DHS Dispatch

2013 New students...New teachers...

New opportunities...

Powhiri

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Emma Groom’sArt in Tour of NZ

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Staff News Page 2

Peer Support Page 4

Prefects Page 5

Mufti DayPage 7

Junior Prizegiving

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Triathlon Tomorrow

9.15am

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Mr Rod Gard’nerWith Mr Fricker away on sabbatical, I have been appointed as Counsellor for Term 1. I have had many years of counselling experience at Burnside High School, Ellesmere College and, last year, at Unlimited Paenga Tawhiti.

I welcome both students and parents and reassure you that I will provide a confidential and caring service to anyone who sees me.

As a School Counsellor, I have also worked with many families, and look forward to the opportunity to meet with you. Please feel you can make contact with me.

My email address at school is: rg@darfield.school.nz

Mrs Amanda KingKia Ora. I have been teaching in New Zealand for six years now.

I was born and bred in Brisbane, Australia. I taught in Brisbane for a few years and then decided to head over to London for three years for my OE. I was lucky enough to experience teaching many different cultures and learning styles in London and to travel the world.

While teaching in the UK, I met my Kiwi husband who grew up in Hororata. We then both moved to Masterton where I was an Intermediate teacher for five years. Six months ago, my husband decided it was time to move back to the Mainland and go back farming for his family. I have now experienced living on a rural Kiwi farm, my first Canterbury winter and the snow!

I am looking forward to teaching here at Darfield High School and the exciting year ahead for 7AK.

Miss Jane HandleyI am the new Head of Social Studies and History for 2013. I am covering Mrs Lee whilst she is on Maternity Leave. I am really happy to be here at Darfield High School. I am from Wanganui. I grew up living on a farm and living in a small community similar to Darfield. I have taught in schools in Wellington, Wanganui, Cambridge (UK) and more recently in Christchurch. I look forward to an enjoyable year with lots of success in History and Social Studies.

Mrs Helen HumphreysHi. From a Cantabrian family, I have grown up on dairy farms in the Waikato. I enjoyed living in Christchurch while at University. I have taught in New Zealand and Australia and have also operated a tourist business in far North Queensland for five years. My 12 year old daughter, Lauren, has also started at Darfield High School. I enjoy tennis, renovating, cooking and gardening. I am looking forward to being part of the DHS team and to learning about and sampling the local flavours and styles from my students.

Mrs Humphreys will be in the Technology Department teaching Soft Materials and Food and Nutrition.

Mrs Rachel BalchinHi! My name is Rachel Balchin and as HOD of Music I am excited about building all areas of Music at Darfield High School. Last year I taught at St Andrew’s College, and prior to that at St Kevin’s College in Oamaru. I am primarily a trombone player, but also enjoy the piano, guitar and singing. I look forward to a great season of music at Darfield!

Miss Claire MorrisAfter finishing my teaching Dipolma at Canterbury University last year, I have been picked as the lucky teacher to teach History, Social studies and Health at Darfield High. I am settling in to the school nicely and I’m thoroughly looking forward to getting to know the students and wider community.

Mrs Judy ElvidgeI am married with four children and live in West Melton. I love sport and mountain biking and spending time with my family and friends. I have just completed contract Principal work in Southland and overseas. I have a wide range of experience in the Years 7 and 8 area and am really passionate about their learning. I am Dean of Year 8 and in charge of Literacy.

Welcome to our New Staff

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Principal’s Comments

Here we go again … back into the school year with an enthusiastic group of new students and new teachers to welcome to our school community. Last week, we welcomed 121 new Year 7 students, 30 students from other year levels, and seven new teachers. It is important to the mana of our school that we do a good job of welcoming and caring for visitors and those new to the community. Our responsibility is to do what we can to help those new to the school settle in and feel welcome.

Every new year is a time of new beginnings, new classes, new teachers, and a chance for a fresh start. I hope that over the break students have had a chance to reflect on what went well last year (and to keep doing this) and what they need to do differently.

I have emailed to all parents a link to a short survey regarding our start of year processes. The start of the school year is a busy time for everybody so we want to identify how we can make this time as straightforward as possible.

Our year begins with a rush of sporting activity with several whole school events: triathlon, swimming sports and athletics. We welcome families to come and watch these events and enjoy the competition. As well there are some team sports underway such as volleyball and cricket. In order to enable the various team sports to occur, we often need the support of teachers, parents and others in the community with coaching and managing teams. Our Sports Co-ordinator, Mrs Armstrong, will let you know where help is needed.

James Morris

Welcome PowhiriMr Morris began by welcoming new staff and students to Darfield High School, ensuring them our returning staff are committed to supporting them as they find their way around the school. He acknowledged the skills staff are bringing to our school and the knowledge they have gained along the way will be valuable to the success of students here.

For new Year 7 students and students coming into the area from other schools, the Peer Support team will be there for them, providing confidence and skills to interact with their peers in a positive way.

Mr Morris stated that students can be excited about all the possibilities open to students here, “dreams can be fulfilled.” He urged them to look out for opportunities, to work hard and to have goals as they move through the school.

A lesson in hongi etiquette was given as many were unsure of the correct way to go about this and then, with the formal ceremony over, it was time for students and staff to share morning tea together and get to know each other.

“Let us meet, let us listen, let us speak, let us learn

together.”

Principal’s Awards:

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Above is our wonderful Peer Support Team for 2013. These students, along with with junior teachers, work with the Year 7 classes, helping them to develop confidence, skills and knowledge to interact with their peers in a positive way. A programme has been set up during Terms 1 and 2 and this will provide a lot of fun for the Year 7s while they gain valuable skills to deal with school and teenage life.

Ms Ward is the teacher in charge of Peer Support and we look forward to bringing you more news during the year.

2013 Peer Support Team: Albie Thomas, Kaitlyn Reid, Beth Newbigging, Danielle Barnhill, Jarrod Dalton, Izzi Nash, Kate Meder, Cheyenne Clark, James Stanbury, Lachlan Marshall, Cheyenne Webster, Kate Jenkins, Laura Dance, Jayden Ellis, Alicia Bradley-

Taurua, Penny Clyne-Moffat, Anna Watson, Casey O’Connor, Samantha Redmond, Lateisha Egan, Holly McLaughlin, Jacinta Freitas, Taylor Dhue, Libby Oliver, Erika Pander, Bruno Deans, Luke Kingi, Courtney Hughes, Jessica Leslie, Melissa Clark, Joshua Walker, Leanne Feary, Emma Brook, Amy Musson, Ben Ridgen, Alyse Verstraten, Claire Smith, Aleisha Watson, Cameron Bevan, Cassey-June Wright, Chevonn Walker, Stella Daube.

Peer Support

Top Art ExhibitionFrom March to September, 60 portfolios that achieved Excellence at NCEA Level 3 in 2012 will tour New Zealand. This allows the public to view the high calibre of work created by students. It also provides the opportunity for this year’s Visual Arts students to gain an idea of what they need to aim for in order to achieve Excellence themselves.

Emma Groom was ecstatic to learn she is one of the 60 chosen to have her Printmaking portfolio displayed in this exhibition. “All that effort and stress was well worth it,” she said. Emma also submitted a folio for Painting and received a Merit for her work, so she did exceptionally well, as she was also working hard producing the School Magazine.

Emma will be attending University of Canterbury this year working towards her Bacherlor of Commerce and majoring in Marketing. We are very proud of her achievements and wish her well.

Emma would like to acknowledge the help and support from her Art teacher, Ms Wendy Cox.

Congratulations to Yuki Senoo who also received Excellence for her Printmaking portfolio, Alana Fowler for Excellence in Painting, Sharni Karst for Merit in Painting and Ethan Patfield who achieved a Merit in Printmaking.

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HEAD BOY: Tom de Rooy HEAD GIRL: Gordana Rodden

HEAD OF SPORT: Hannah Wilson

Jonas Meyer

Rosie Forbes

Claudia Thomas Nikita Crequer

Kennedy EvansTessa Pearce

Megan Cunningham

HEAD OF CULTURE: Michaela Woolf

Aisling Rayne

Andrew Moffat Genevieve Jebson

Courtney QuigleyHenry Oliver Michael AbernethyHannah Cullen

2013 Prefects

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House Colours

It was obvious on House Mufti Day that 2013’s new House Leaders have the backing of their

teams this year

Overwhelming enthusiasm was shown by students starting the year off in a blaze of vibrant colour,

energetic chanting was at an all time record level, and there was no doubt the stage was set for a fierce

competition this year for the House Cup.

The points table will kick off with the Triathlon, Athletics and Swimming Sports, so it is important entries are

high; participation is the name of the game! Good luck everyone on another super

competitive year!

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Mufti Day

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Matthew Lane: Steele Family Cup for Excellence in Sportsmanship in Years 7 and 8 RugbyPoppy Lloyd: The Price Trophy for the most Improved Hockey Player in Years 7 and 8Brooke McKay: The Rosanowski Family Trophy for Contribution to Years 7 and 8 HockeyAmy Bruce: Doppelmayr Ski Scholarship

Years 9 and 10Ciara Rayne: The Adams Cup for Under 14 Girls' Cross Country Champion; The Chamberlain Cup for Under 14 Girls’ Athletics Champion; Intermediate Girls’ Triathlon ChampionDaniel Roberts: The Trophy for Under 14 Boys' Cross Country ChampionJessica Vernal: The Mitchell Brothers Cup for the Under 15 Girls’ Cross Country ChampionStefan Breunisse: The Addington Cup for Under 15 Boys' Cross Country Champion; Intermediate Boys’ Triathlon Champion; Senior Boys’ Tennis ChampionKatelyn Manson: The Dick Cup for Junior Girls' Athletics ChampionAngus Wilson: The Frew Brothers Trophy for Junior Boys' Athletics ChampionFinn Leonard: The Dick Cup for Under 14 Boys' Athletics ChampionCeline Didham: The Clucas Trophy for Under 14 Girls’ Swimming ChampionAidan Tuhill: The Webster Cup for Under 14 Boys’ Swimming ChampionNicole Hamilton-Cross: The Trophy

2012 Junior Prizegiving

CULTURAL AWARDSYears 7 and 8Elyse Kerr: The Worsfold Cup for Year 7 Speech Competition Harriet Watson: The Tecorian Cup for Year 8 Speech CompetitionBenjamin Hunt: The Darfield High School Creative Writing Award for Year 7Sophie Bucknell: The Darfield High School Creative Writing Award for Year 8Esther Blain: The Jenny Pearson Cup for High Achievement in Year 7 ReadingTom Wilson: The Charlotte Hayes Trophy for the Greatest Contribution to Music in Years 7and 8; The Malvern Community Arts Council Trophy for Enthusiastic Participation in Cultural Activities - Years 7 and 8Isaac Proud: The Christchurch Music Centre Cup for Years 7 and 8 MusicSarah Truscott: The Darfield High School Award for Contribution and Participation in Kapahaka

Years 9 and 10Lilian Stott: The Post Office Cup for Year 9 Speech Competition

SPORTING AWARDSYear 7Krista Vernal: The Julie Battersby Cup for Year 7 Girls' Cross Country Champion; The R Adams Cup for Under 12 Girls’ Athletics ChampionHarry Bampton: The Darfield High School Trophy for Year 7 Boys' Cross Country Champion; The W & M Broughton Cup for Under 12 Boys’ Athletics Champion; Doppelmayr Ski ScholarshipGeorgia Shinn: The Early Cup for Year 8 Girls' Cross Country Isaac Proud: The Blackburn Cup for Year 8 Boys' Cross Country Champion; The Malvern AFC Trophy for the Junior Player of the YearEmma May: The Miller Cup for Under 13 Girls' Athletics Champion; The Mrs A Cullen Trophy for Under 13 Girls’ Swimming ChampionJames Doherty: The Hill Challenge Cup for Under 13 Boys' Athletics ChampionMark Wilson: The Stella Robb Award for the Most Promising Golfer in the Junior SchoolDylan Morrison: The Malvern Jaycee Cup for Under 13 Boys' Swimming ChampionJeroen Breunisse: Collinton Cup for Under 13 Boys' Tennis ChampionCourtney O’Callaghan: Collinton Cup for Under 13 Girls' Tennis ChampionCaitlin Soal: The Lesley Hurst Trophy for the Most Improved Junior NetballerMatthew Grigg: Junior Boys' Triathlon ChampionHarriet Watson: Junior Girls’ Triathlon Champion

for the Winner of the Darfield High School Girls’ Golf ChampionshipHarriet Evans: Darfield Rugby Club Trophy for the Most Improved Girl’s Rugby PlayerHarry Pringle: The Sportsmaster’s Trophy for Contribution to Rugby Below 1st XVTuku Thomas: The Broughton Cup for the Most Improved Rugby PlayerLiam Hindle: The Porter Heights Cup for Excellence in Snowboarding

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George Watson: The Lee Cup for Year 10 Speech Competition; The Jebson Trophy for the Best Public Speaker – Years 7-13Edward Searle: The Darfield High School Creative Writing Award Year 9Emma Forbes: The Darfield High School Creative Writing Award Year 10Seth Groom: The Johnston Family Trophy for Excellence in Japanese - Years 7 to 10Sarah Baker: The Malvern Community Arts Council Cultural TrophyJoshua Cook: The Darfield High School Junior Drama Trophy for Years 7-10Kathryn Barnhill: The Christchurch Music Centre Cup for Years 9 and 10 MusicEmelia Todd-Lister: Mrs Wilson-Coutts’ Cup for the Most Promising Musician in the Junior SchoolEmma Grigg: The Charlotte Hayes Trophy for the Greatest Contribution to Music in Years 9 and 10Alexis Sutherland: Mrs Wilson-Coutts’ Cup for the Best Contribution to Vocal Music in the Junior School

ACADEMIC AWARDS –Year 7 Niamh Rayne: 3rd in Year 7 Social StudiesCaleb Banks: 3rd in Year 7 International LanguagesGrace Earle: 3rd in Year 7 Technology Simon Seelen: 2nd in Year 7 MathematicsKatie Sharp: 2nd in Year 7 Social StudiesGeorge Gibb: 2nd in Year 7 ScienceTeagan Mills: 2nd in Year 7 Performing Arts - Dance

Samantha Gordon: 2nd in Year 7 Te Reo MaoriMicaela Curtin: 2nd in Year 7 Physical EducationHarriet Richards: 2nd in Year 7 TechnologyShae Read: 2nd in Year 7 ArtBenjamin Hunt: 2nd in Year 7 English, 3rd in Year 7 Performing Arts - DanceCourtney Newell: 3rd in Year 7 English, 3rd in Year 7 MathematicsElyse Kerr: The Stuart Frew Cup for Year 7 ScienceGrayson Cullen: The Judd Family Cup for Year 7 Physical EducationJessica Lima: Te Roopu o te Aka Tawera Taonga for Te Reo Maori Te Tau TuawhituAeryn McMillan-Da Via: The A & B Davidson Trophy for Year 7 Performing Arts - Dance, 3rd in Year 7 Te Reo MaoriNicole Cameron: The Prime Foods New Zealand Limited Cup for Year 7 International Languages, 3rd in Year 7 ScienceImogen Groom: The Bob Hayward Cup for Year 7 Technology, 3rd in Year 7 ArtJoshua Dillon: The Delys Addington Cup for Year 7 Mathematics, 2nd in Year 7 International LanguagesWillow Trolove: The Roger Hart Memorial Cup for Year 7 English, The Five Star Paints Ltd Cup for Year 7 Art, The Collins Family Cup for Year 7 Social Studies, 3rd in Year 7 Physical Education

Year 8 Sean Pennells: 3rd in Year 8 ScienceGeorgie Watson: 3rd in Year 8 MathematicsHolly Kimber: 3rd in Year 8 Technology

Jade Collier: 3rd in Year 8 ArtFergus Thomas: 3rd in Year 8 Performing ArtsPippa Foster: 3rd in Year 8 Physical EducationHamish Evans: 2nd in Year 8 MathematicsThomas Wilson: 2nd in Year 8 ScienceHarriet Watson: 2nd in Year 8 Social Studies Emma May: 2nd in Year 8 ArtJade Collier: 2nd in Year 8 Physical EducationCassidy Judd: 3rd in Year 8 English, 3rd in Year 8 Te Reo MaoriJames Thornley: The Elizabeth Blackburn Cup for Year 8 MathematicsCaitlin Soal: The Taege Engineering Cup for Year 8 TechnologyCaitlin Fraser: The Creed Brothers Cup for Year 8 Performing ArtsIsaac Proud: The Milne Family Cup for Year 8 Physical EducationAmy Bruce: The Darfield High School Cup for Year 8 ArtEmily Edwards: The Stone Cup for Year 8 English, 2nd in Year 8 International Languages, 3rd in Year 8 Social StudiesLeigh Walters: 2nd in Year 8 Performing Arts, 2nd in Year 8 Te Reo Maori, 3rd in Year 8 International LanguagesBrogan Baldwin: Te Roopu o te Aka Tawera Taonga for Te Reo Maori Te Tau Tuawaru, 2nd in Year 8 TechnologyAbigail Cider: The Kellie-Ann Headifen Cup for Year 8 Science, The Darfield High School Cup for Year 8 Social Studies, The Brian Connell Cup for Year 8 International Languages, 2nd in Year 8 English

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Years 9 and 10Regan Cornelissen: 3rd in Year 9 Physical EducationMaia Seaward: 3rd in Year 9 ArtKristen Blaber-Hunt: 3rd in Year 9 Social StudiesMadeleine Tasker: 3rd in Year 9 Performing ArtsLuke McKay: 3rd in Year 9 JapaneseJack Manera: 2nd in Year 9 Te Reo MaoriHarry Barrett-Power: 2nd in Year 9 Physical Education Michael Ridgen: 2nd in Year 9 TechnologyCeline Jenkins: The Te Whare Koru Trophy for a Student Gaining a Significant GoalChontelle Radford: Te Roopu o te Aka Tawera Taonga for Te Reo Maori Te Tau TuaiwaSheree Tomlinson: The S Gardner Cup for Year 9 Physical Education, 2nd in Year 9 Performing ArtsJasmine Nash: 3rd in Year 9 French, 3rd in Year 9 TechnologyEllen Walters: 3rd in Year 9 Science, 3rd in Year 9 Te Reo Maori, 2nd in Year 9 Japanese, 2nd in Year 9 MathematicsAiden Tuhill: The Darfield High School Cup for Year 9 Art, The Codie Barnett Trophy for Year 9 Performing ArtsAlexis Sutherland: The Woodhouse Family Cup for Year 9 Science, 2nd in Year 9 Art, 3rd in Year 9 EnglishEmma Grigg: 2nd in Year 9 English, 3rd in Year 9 Mathematics, 2nd in Year 9 Social Studies, 2nd in Year 9 FrenchKathryn Barnhill: The Shaw Cup for Year 9 English, The Oliver Muller-Cajar Cup for Year 9 Mathematics, The Katsui Okamoto Memorial Cup for Year 9 Social Studies, The Trevor Glasson Memorial Cup for Year 9 Technology, The Darfield High School Cup for Year 9 French, The Darfield High School Cup for Year 9 Japanese, 2nd in Year 9 Science

YEAR 10Angus Wilson: 3rd in Year 10 Rural CollegeJesse Adair-Davis: 3rd in Year 10 Te Reo MaoriRosie Marchant: 3rd in Soft Materials TechnologyLara Stevens: 3rd in Year 10 Food and NutritionNicole Frazer: 2nd in Year 10 Te Reo Maori

Michael Millar: 2nd in Year 10 JapaneseNicole Hamilton-Cross: 2nd in Year 10 ScienceLeigh McConchie: 2nd in Year 10 Physical EducationEmma Forbes: 2nd in Year 10 Food and NutritionGeorgia Pak: 2nd in Year 10 Rural CollegeAroha Tawiri: 2nd in Soft Materials TechnologyLiam Bragan: 2nd in Year 10 TechnologyMatthew King: 2nd in Year 10 Graphics, 3rd in Year 10 Digital TechnologiesHenrietta Haskell: 2nd in Year 10 Music, 3rd in Year 10 ArtLois Freemantle: 2nd in Year 10 Economics, 2nd in Year 10 Art, 3rd in Year 10 GraphicsSarah Baker: 2nd in Year 10 Mathematics, 2nd in Year 10 Performing Arts, 3rd in Year 10 EnglishElla Pearce: The Searle Family Cup for Year 10 JapaneseBrie Gullery: The Selwyn District Council Cup for Year 10 Soft Materials TechnologyHaigh Jebson: The Taege Engineering Award for Excellence and Application in Technology in Year 10Thomas Rowlands: The R L Bennett Cup for Year 10 FrenchJordan Watson: The Darfield High School Cup for Rural CollegeEmelia Todd-Lister: The Dennis Family Cup for Year 10 Music, 2nd in Year 10 Digital TechnologiesAmanda Schnell: The J & A Scott Cup for Year 10 Physical Education, 3rd in Year 10 TechnologyJoshua Cook: The Mary Smith Trophy for Year 10 Performing Arts, 3rd in Year 10 FrenchShannon Griffiths: The Ridgen Family Cup for Year 10 Graphics, The Trish Evans Cup for Year 10 Digital TechnologiesCiara Rayne: The Claire Hughes Award for Year 10 Art, 3rd in Year 10 Science, 3rd in Year 10 MusicJulia Anderson: The Diedrichs Family Cup for Year 10 Food and Nutrition, 3rd in Year 10 Physical Education, 3rd in Year 10 Performing ArtsTimothy Logan: Te Roopu o te Aka Tawera Taonga for Te Reo Maori Te Tau Tekau, 2nd in Year 10 Social

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PREMIER AWARDS 2012Years 7 and 8Harry Bampton: The School Council Cup and Selwyn District Council Award for Service and Co-operation in Year 7Samantha Begbie, The Class of 1953 Cup and Selwyn District Council Award for Consistent Effort and Application in Year 7Courtney Newell: The Creed Brothers Award and the Darfield High School Trophy for the Highest Academic Achievement in Year 7Cassidy Judd: The School Council Cup and Selwyn District Council Award for Service and Co-operation in Year 8Cameron Ellis: The School Council Cup and Selwyn District Council Award for Consistent Effort and Application in Year 8Brogan Baldwin: The Milne Trophy and the Selwyn Sawmills Award for the Best All-Rounder in Years 7 and 8Abigail Cider: The Creed Brothers Award and the Darfield High School Trophy for the Highest Academic Achievement in Year 8Cassidy Judd and Matthew Grigg: The Hororata-Malvern Returned Services Association Scholarship

YEARS 9 and 10Nicole Hamilton-Cross: The Malvern Suffrage Committee Award for the Junior SchoolAmanda Schnell: The Darfield High School Ex-Students' Association Trophy and the Creed Brothers Award for Consistent Application and Effort in Year 10Edward Searle: The Class of 1953 Cup and the Bond Frew Limited Award for Consistent Effort and Application in Year 9Joshua Cook: The Wooster Cup and Selwyn District Council Award for Service and Co-operation in Years 9 and 10

Studies, 2nd in Year 10 FrenchJames Cider: The Healey Family Trophy for Year 10 Economics, 2nd in Year 10 English, 3rd in Year 10 Mathematics, 3rd in Year 10 Social Studies, 3rd in Year 10 JapaneseGeorge Watson: The Dr Mary Warren Cup for Year 10 Science, The Gavin and Pam Henderson Cup for Year 10 Mathematics, The Rebecca Halkett Memorial Cup for Year 10 English, The Alan Blackburn Cup for Year 10 Social Studies, 3rd in Year 10 EconomicsGeorge Watson: Medal for top score in New Zealand for ICAS Year 10 Computer Skills Competition

Kathryn Barnhill: The Creed Brothers Award for the Highest Academic Achievement in Year 9George Watson: The Creed Brothers Award for the Highest Academic Achievement in Year 10; The R H White Trophy and the Selwyn Sawmills Award for the Best All-Rounder in Years 9 and 10Kyla Higgins: Te Piko Trophy for Outstanding Female Sportsperson in any Code

FORM CLASS MERIT AWARDS7SEAdriana Cornelissen: Improved effort and application throughout the year; Toby Gross: Positive attitude, helpful nature and sportsmanship; Janelle Barnhill: Positive attitude towards learning; Abby Heath: Positive leadership skills and citizenship; Hunter Benbow: Leadership skills and citizenship

7CC Jayden Hann: Positive attitude, excellent effort and application in all classes; Emma Anderson: Positive attitude and consistent effort in class; Cameron Brunton: Diligence and consistent effort in all classes; Chloe McCaughan: Positive attitude and consistent effort in class; Renee Cullen: Enthusiasm and consistent effort and application in all classes

7CS Emma Kellock: Consistent effort and application in class; Katherine Buck: Consistent effort carrying out duties and responsibilities to support her form class; Jack McConnell: Diligence, high achievement in all subjects and a positive attitude towards school; Samantha Begbie: Positive attitude and consistent effort in all subject areas; Kyla Benbow: Enthusiasm, leadership and effort to succeed in all classes

7SJBronte Thomas: For citizenship and leadership; Olivia Lemon: For setting and maintaining high standards; Abbey-Lee Dunlop: For working effectively with other people; Jimmy McKenzie: For demonstrating an openness to new learning and citizenship; Kyle Cossey: For demonstrating an improvement with work standards throughout the year Year 8

8ABPippa Foster: A positive and friendly attitude towards all areas of school life; Georgie Watson: Diligence, consistent application and effort in all subject areas; Timothy Mathers: High achievement in all subjects and a helpful nature in the classroom; Gus Thomas: A respectful and positive

attitude towards school and a friendly student to his peers and teachers; Emma Ashworth: Hard work ethic and improvement across all subject areas

8GFBrock Hanham-Carter: Most improved worker in 8GF; Finn Davidson: Outstanding working and awesome attitude; Michael Hughes: Supportive and co-operative to the class; Hannah Glassey: Positive attitude and wonderful worker; Madison O’Callaghan: Awesome leadership and performance skills

8AMSacha Smith: Maintaining a positive attitude and putting in a consistent effort throughout the year; Eloise Dance: Having a positive attitude towards her learning; Georgia Cottrell: Conscientious effort and a positive attitude to learning; Nathaniel Dysart: Consistent effort and attitude towards his learning; Adam Walker: General politeness and having a positive attitude towards his learning

8KNJames Doherty: Excellence in application and effort in class; Hayley Fraser: Consistent effort in all areas of schooling throughout the year; Will Freeman: Excellence in service and participation throughout the school; Robert Bampton: Consistent application and service in class; Jade Collier: Consistently working hard and following instructions

9MCKristin Blaber-Hunt: Diligence and consistent application in all subject areas; Grace Lemon: A positive attitude and excellent effort in all subject areas; Lilian Stott: Enthusiasm, diligence and consistent effort in all classes. A positive attitude towards school; Claudia Harker: For consistent application and diligence in all subject areas.

9PGSkye Crawford: For diligence and a high standard of work in all classes; Megan Kelk: For diligence and polite, conscientious and enthusiastic learning; Kyle Paterson: For consistent application and positive attitude towards own learning; Mikayla Mills: For diligence and polite, conscientious and enthusiastic attitude; Mariah Glasson: For outstanding progress in all subjects and being an enthusiastic and supportive member of 9PG

9JBMadeleine Tasker: Diligence, high achievement in all subjects and a positive attitude towards school; Nicole Feltell: Diligence, consistent application across all subjects; Chloe Fraser: Diligence, high achievement in all subjects and a positive attitude

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towards school; Robert Wright: Positive attitude and consistent effort in all subject areas; Bailey Campbell: Positive attitude and consistent effort in all subject areas

9KWCharlotte Carter: Consistently working hard and persevering when the going gets tough; Emily de Rooy: Striving to reach her potential and being a motivated learner who shows a positive attitude towards learning; Finn Leonard: Consistently working toward his potential and for regularly applying himself to the best of his ability; Kellen Patfield: Consistent effort towards his school work and for showing a willingness to help and support others in their learning; Benjamin Weatherley: Consistent application with his school work and for showing a positive attitude around school

10MMGeorgina Brown: Quiet persistence and care in all work; Joshua Cook: Helpful participation in school and

diligence in all subjects; William Gross: A cheerful approach to learning; Brittany Hodgeman: For diligence and careful work; Georgia Wilson: A positive attitude and excellent effort in all subject areas

10RSJames Butler: For consistent effort, perseverance, and determination to succeed; Amber Pont: For quiet dedication to her studies; James McMillan: For enthusiasm and the ability to think outside the square; Paige Heselwood: For perseverance and dedication to her subjects; Savannah Sayer: For consistent effort in every area of her school life

10JNRosie Marchant: Diligence in all subjects and a positive attitude to school; Katelyn Manson: Enthusiasm and consistent effort in all classes; Harry Pringle: Consistent effort and application in class;Francesca Dela Cruz: Diligence, high achievement in all subjects and a positive attitude to

2012 Junior Prizegiving (cont.)school; Laree Parkinson: A positive attitude and excellent effort in all subject areas

10NWSharnee Kampjes: Consistent effort and application in class; Terrance Lalor: A positive attitude and excellent effort in all subject areas; Ruby Foster: A positive attitude, diligence and excellent effort in all subject areas; Madison Coleman: Consistent effort and application in class; William Burrows: Enthusiasm, consistent effort in all classes and a positive attitude towards school

10GOJulia Anderson: Consistent effort and application in class; Michael Millar: Diligence, consistent application to learning in all subject areas; Ella Pearce: Diligence, high achievement in all subjects and a positive attitude towards school; Thomas Rowlands: A positive attitude and excellent effort in all subject areas; Alexandra Wood: Enthusiasm and consistent effort in all classes

Dear Gregory

Merry Christmas! You are now the proud owner of an iPhone. Hot Damn! You are a good and responsible 13-year-old boy and you deserve this gift. But with the acceptance of this present come rules and regulations. Please read through the following contract. I hope that you understand it is my job to raise you into a well rounded, healthy young man that can function in the world and coexist with technology, not be ruled by it. Failure to comply with the following list will result in termination of your iPhone ownership.

I love you madly and look forward to sharing several million text messages with you in the days to come.

It is my phone. I bought it. I pay for it. I am loaning it to you. Aren’t I the greatest?

I will always know the password.

If it rings, answer it. It is a phone. Say hello, use your manners. Do not ever ignore a phone call if the screen reads “Mom” or “Dad.” Not ever.

Hand the phone to one of your parents promptly at 7:30 pm every school night and every weekend night at 9:00 pm. It will be shut off for the night and turned on again at 7:30 am. If you would not make a call to someone’s land line, wherein their parents may answer first, then do not call or text. Listen to those instincts and respect other

families like we would like to be respected.

It does not go to school with you. Have a conversation with the people you text in person. It’s a life skill. Half days, field trips and after school activities will require special consideration.

If it falls into the toilet, smashes on the ground, or vanishes into thin air, you are responsible for the replacement costs or repairs. Mow a lawn, babysit, stash some birthday money. It will happen, you should be prepared.

Do not use this technology to lie, fool, or deceive another human being. Do not involve yourself in conversations that are hurtful to others. Be a good friend first or stay the hell out of the crossfire.

Do not text, email, or say anything through this device you would not say in person.

Do not text, email, or say anything to someone that you would not say out loud with their parents in the room. Censor yourself.

No porn. Search the web for information you would openly share with me. If you have a question about anything, ask a person -- preferably me or your father.

Turn it off, silence it, put it away in public. Especially in a restaurant, at the movies, or while speaking with another human being. You are not a rude person; do not allow the iPhone to change that.

Do not send or receive pictures of your private parts or anyone else’s private parts. Don’t laugh. Someday you will be tempted to do this despite your high intelligence. It is risky and could ruin your teenage/college/adult life. It is always a bad idea. Cyberspace is vast and more powerful

than you. And it is hard to make anything of this magnitude disappear - including a bad reputation.

Don’t take a zillion pictures and videos. There is no need to document everything. Live your experiences. They will be stored in your memory for eternity.

Leave your phone home sometimes and feel safe and secure in that decision. It is not alive or an extension of you. Learn to live without it. Be bigger and more powerful than FOMO (fear of missing out).

Download music that is new or classic or different than the millions of your peers that listen to the same exact stuff. Your generation has access to music like never before in history. Take advantage of that gift. Expand your horizons.

Play a game with words or puzzles or brain teasers every now and then.

Keep your eyes up. See the world happening around you. Stare out a window. Listen to the birds. Take a walk. Talk to a stranger. Wonder without googling.

You will mess up. I will take away your phone. We will sit down and talk about it. We will start over again. You and I, we are always learning. I am on your team. We are in this together.

It is my hope that you can agree to these terms. Most of the lessons listed here do not just apply to the iPhone, but to life. You are growing up in a fast and ever changing world. It is exciting and enticing. Keep it simple every chance you get. Trust your powerful mind and giant heart above any machine. I love you. I hope you enjoy your awesome new iPhone.

Deans are often involved in resolving issues of students using phones the wrong way in class. Mr Thomson (Year 12 Dean) found this letter published in the NZ Herald over the holidays; it also summed up some of the conflict parents might be having.

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Chicken Toppers $2.60Chicken Wraps $2.80Chicken Burgers $5.00Sheffield Pies $4.20Hot Chips $3.00Wedges $3.50Salad Rolls $4.00Cheesy Toasty Buns $1.80Small Hot Dogs $2.30Large Hot Dogs $3.10Noodles $2.30Muffins $3.00Mini Donuts $2.00Large Donuts $2.50Slices $2.60Cookie Time $1.20Small Juices .70Large Juices $1.20

Welcome back to all students and staff. We hope you all had as great a holiday as we did and we know you are pleased the fabulous canteen staff are back!

Below is our menu for Term One. It is very important that you order your lunch at interval. Pop along to the canteen at interval and fill in the wee slip with your lunch items - it is as simple as that.

We have slushies available for these hot days we are having and you can’t get better than our apple based, with natural fruit colouring, icy coolness.

Please check out the board for our Friday specials and new additions to our menu. If you have any particular wishes or dietary needs, please call into the canteen and discuss this with us.

Alongside our lunch and morning tea menu, we also stock a range of ice creams, drinks and other goodies. We look forward to seeing you at the canteen.

Left: Janice Frost (Canteen Manager) and Chrissy Fairbrass.

Canteen News

The Library in 2013 still new, beautiful and vibrant!

We started the year by having a big buying day so there are boxes of NEW BOOKS being processed right now. Come in to see our displays and reserve the ones you want.

Remember to look at our blog at Library Online on the DHS website. On it you will see the covers of many of our new books and some of last year’s Book Spine Poetry entries, as well as useful information on the library and what we can do for you.

The most immediate item of interest is that we are lucky enough to have Bob Docherty coming on Friday 22 February to do his highly entertaining and informative “Books with Bob”

sessions. Most classes will get a chance to hear him that day.

One new display we have in the library is of Reader’s Choice books. These are books that readers have put a special book mark in to show that they are really good reads. If you don’t know what to read next - start looking here.

A librarian’s job is to help so Always Ask a Librarian if you need to know anything to get your year off to a flying start.

Looking forward to seeing you in here soon,

The Library Team.

Parking Outside SchoolWhile Police are targeting drivers who speed outside schools, we also need parents to observe the ‘No Parking Zone’ between the School’s front gate and bus bay. To keep our students safe, we need this area clear before and after school. There are signs indicating the restrictions.

Opposite Darfield High School on McLaughlins Road, car parks are marked out and broken yellow lines are painted outside resident’s driveways. Please ensure you park within the allocated carparks and not in front of residents’ driveways. Your co-operation in this matter is appreciated. There is usually plenty of space around the bend towards Bangor Road or south-west on McLaughlins Road.

PTSAWe are always looking for extra help and support to raise money

for the school. Please come along and meet other parents - we would love to see you. Our

first meeting will be held on Tuesday 19 February

7.45pm in the staffroom.

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Any student wishing to travel on a bus which they are not enrolled on, must bring a note from a parent or caregiver requesting this, and give the note to the School Office before 11.15am on the day concerned.

Any student who will not be returning home on their bus is obliged to tell their Bus Monitor on the morning of the day concerned.

Bus Monitors: Bus Monitors are students who are trusted and valued by the staff. They have our full support. Know who your Bus Monitors are. If you have any issues at all, feel confident that they will help you. They have direct contact with Ms Tangney, the Bus Controller, to help with your concerns. If you do not feel you are able to talk to your Bus Controller in the first instance, see Ms Tangney.

Student Behaviour: Is of utmost importance.

In order to ensure orderly behaviour, the following guidelines are expected to be observed by all students:

• No behaviour which distracts the driver is permitted

• All body parts are to remain inside the vehicle at all times

• Nothing is to be thrown from the openings of the vehicle

• Students must remain seated throughout the journey

• Any form of bullying is unacceptable • No food or drink is to be consumed while on the bus • Yelling and abusive language are unacceptable • Politely follow any requests or instructions given by

the driver and Bus Monitors • When a breakdown occurs, follow the procedures laid

down for these situations. These will be outlined by the driver and the Bus Monitors.

Early Departure of Buses: The Principal will decide whether circumstances call for sending some or all students home early. When the decision to send one or more buses home early is made:

• The Principal will notify all students and staff affected, asking them to assemble at a convenient point under the supervision of a staff member

• Students will be required to phone a parent before they go home. If a parent cannot be contacted, arrangements will be made for the student to go to a neighbour or friend, until the parents can be contacted

• The Bus Controller will contact any other school affected to make appropriate arrangements

Bus Routines and Behaviour Accidents:

• Students are to remain seated and calm, awaiting instructions from the Bus Driver. Encourage others to do the same. Follow instructions from the Bus Driver and assist where possible to maintain a calm and orderly atmosphere

• If the Bus Driver is unable to give instructions, listen to the instructions of the Bus Monitors. If you are asked to evacuate the bus, do so in a calm and orderly fashion, one row at a time, starting from the front. Make sure you stay together as a group in the nominated space and don’t wander off

Be Safe on your Journey in the School Bus: Travelling on the bus to school can be fun - it is a great time to catch up with friends, and even do some homework. You can help make the journey safe for every-one on the bus:

• When you are waiting for the bus, stand back from the road

• Don’t text or listen to music through headphones. You need to concentrate on the road, the traffic and anything else happening around you. Wait until the bus has stopped before boarding single file. Don’t push and shove. Let the younger children go first

For Parents:

• If you are picking up students from the bus stop, meet them on the same side of the road the bus uses

• Have an alternative plan in case you are running late

• Always reduce speed to 20km/h when passing a stationary school bus

Bus Controller: Ms Tangney at@darfield.school.nz

 

The speed limit when passing a school bus that has stopped to let children on or off is 20 km/h.

This rule applies to traffic on both sides of the road. The faster you go, the bigger the fine.

What’s it worth? A few extra minutes? A fine? A life?

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Check out the website for cool bus info

- all you need to know!

http://www.darfield.school.nz/home/buses/

School and Community Notices

WHAT’S ON?Week 3Monday 11 February• Tuesday 12 February• DHS Swimming Sports

• BOT Meeting 7.30pm

Wednesday 13 February• Canterbury SS Town Sports Begins

• Year 13 Outdoor Ed, pm

Thursday 14 February• DHS Swimming Sports Postponement Day

Friday 15 February• DHS Triathlon Postponement Day

Saturday 16 February• Year 13 OE Tramp (to 18th)

Week 4Tuesday 19 February• Canterbury SS Triathlon Championships

• Academic Colours Assembly

• PTSA Meeting, 7.45pm

Wednesday 20 February• Auckland University Presentation to Year 13s

• Year 12 Accounting Trip

Thursday 21 February • Newsletter #2

• NZ Playhouse Tour

Friday 22 February• 11 RUB Practical Day

DARFIELD HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE

School UniformsAll uniform items are available through Darfield

High School and some at Postie Plus in Rolleston. Brochures and order forms are available from the

School Office.

Orders at Darfield High School are taken by appointment only, so contact Avis or Sue to arrange this. It is preferable parents refrain from coming to reception for uniform items from 8 - 9.30am as this

is a very busy time.

If you have second hand uniform for sale and would like it to be added to the database, please

email avis@darfield.school.nz. She will forward any enquiries to you. Details needed are: items, sizes, boys or girls, and price. It is important that if your

items sell, you let the school know, so our database remains current.

If you would like to purchase second hand uniform, please email Avis and ask whether the

items you require are on our database. She will forward contact details for you. Second hand stock is not generally held at school.

Uniform Shop Hours for Students

Monday: 11.00 - 11.25amThursday: 11.00 - 11.25am

For fittings and larger purchases, an appointment must be made.

Remember: If your student is not at school, or arrives late, we need a note explaining the absence.

Selwyn United Football Club 2013 Registration Dates /Venues

Rolleston / West Melton / Lincoln• Sunday 17 February, 2pm - 4pm,

Habgood Lounge, Lincoln Events Centre, Lincoln

• Thursday 21 February, 5pm - 7.30pm, Brookside Park, Rolleston

Ellesmere• Sunday 17 February 10.00am to 12.00pm Sudeley

Park, Irwell

• Thursday 21 February, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Sudeley Park, Irwell

Registration Form and further info available at www.selwynfootball.co.nz

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Our  Voice  An,-­‐bullying  Projects  

Guides  for  Teachers  and  Educators  

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anonymous

The 0800PUPILS anonymous phone line has been made available to students in participating schools through a partnership with Crimestoppers NZ Trust.

Other schools using the resource are:Avonside Girls’ High, Burnside High, Darfield High, Kaiapoi High, Linwood College, Riccarton High, St Bede’s College, St Margaret’s College, St Thomas of Canterbury College

and Shirley Boys’ High

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Selwyn United Football Club Your New Club and Football Pathway!

For the last 5 years, Rolleston and Ellesmere Football Clubs have been working together under its umbrella organization, Selwyn Football. This management identity was formed in 2008 with assistance from Sport Canterbury and support of Mainland Football.

Since its inception, Selwyn Football has pro-actively pursued collaboration, consolidation and alignment for the betterment of all aspects of Football and sport in general within the wider Selwyn District.

It has been instrumental in providing juniors residing in Selwyn the opportunity to represent their District at annual Junior South Island Tournaments & Festivals. What used to be impossible but for a select few has now grown to Selwyn Representative fielding more than 10 teams, with 3 titles to its name in the last 3 consecutive years.

The already explosive population growth within the wider Selwyn District combined with the Canterbury Earthquakes is likely to see an unprecedented increase in player numbers spread over our vast geographical area. Selwyn has been the fastest growing district for 3 of the last four years.

Ellesmere and Rolleston Football Clubs, along with the Football hub at West Melton, have now joined forces and formed Selwyn United Football Club.

As the new entity, the club will continue to actively support the governing body and New Zealand Football in its implementation of the Whole of Football Plan, with fully compliant programs and pathways available for players from 4 to 84 years old at West Melton, Rolleston and Ellesmere Football Centers.

The highly successful First Kicks and Fun Football program piloted and run by stalwart Jym Findlay will continue for all players registered with SUFC, and after an initial 4-5 week introduction period expand out to the outlying football hubs within the district.

SUFC is delineating its activities as a Football Club for the winter season whilst retaining its commitment and support of Selwyn Representative Football for junior players residing in the Selwyn District through the introduction of a new playing strip (blue/black).

This week, English professional club Burnley has announced setting up an academy program in Canterbury in a bid to find players to follow in All White Cameron Howieson’s sprig marks.

Selwyn United Football Club is proud be one of only 4 South Island clubs to host the new initiative, which sprang from a meeting between SUFC Head of Coaching and ex Burnley coach Graham McMann, who recommended Howieson to the Lancashire club, and Burnley’s Youth Australasia program chief Paul Wozny, a UEFA A-license coach.

McMann and Technical Manager Martin Allen, both experts ex APFA Lincoln, will co-ordinate the Canterbury program which will be linked to the BFCAA academy run by Wozny in Perth, attended by more than 800 young players aged between 6 and 16 over the last 2 years.

Wozny said in a statement the Burnley scheme would be a “comprehensive coach education program” delivered to Canterbury club coaches by BFCAA staff. “It offers a 3-tiered progressive development system for grassroots players through to the very best talent to maximise their full playing potential”.

It allowed local players to “remain on home soil while receiving top-class coaching and a total football education from full-time, experienced coaches”.

For Selwyn United Football Club Registration dates & venues and information on the programs on offer for 2013, visit www.selwynfootball.co.nz

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Have you changed your phone number, email

address, or shifted house?Please update your

records with the school if these have changed since

last year.You can do this by

emailing admin@darfield.school.nz

2013 Term DatesTerm 1: 29 January to 19 AprilStaff Only Day: Monday 11 MarchFriday 29 March: Good FridayMonday 1 April: Easter MondayTuesday 2 April: Easter TuesdayThursday 25 April: ANZAC DayTerm 2: 6 May to 12 JulyMonday 3 June: Queen’s BirthdayTerm 3: 29 July to 27 SeptemberTerm 4: 14 October to 12 DecemberMonday 28 October: Labour DayThursday 14 November: Staff Only DayFriday 15 November: Canterbury Anniversary Show Day

Academic Colours Assembly

Tuesday 19 February, at 9.30am

Students who gained subject and/or certificate

endorsements in NCEA 2012 will be recognised at this

assembly.

Family and friends are invited to attend the assembly and

should come to the Staffroom about 10 minutes beforehand.

CONGRATULATIONS

Lauren Haig on Westford Lanciano

Level 3 Young Rider Champion at the South Island Dressage Championships held in Gore.

Road Closures on Friday due to Roadworks

Due to resealing of the Darfield main street, access will be closed to and from the main street to the

following streets: Ross St, Bray St, Clinton St, Russell St, and Thornton

St. The detour route will see all traffic going between Telegraph Road and the West Coast end

of Darfield going via Greendale, McLauchlin, and Bangor Roads

past the school.

2013 MAORI EDUCATION TRUST SECONDARY

SCHOLARSHIPSEmpowerEducation.com Mana

Maths ScholarshipAvailable to Maori secondary

students who have aptitude, ability, and a positive attitude to learning

Mathematics. Recipients will receive one year’s

sponsored access for online Maths tuition at www.mathsbuddy.co.nzRose Hellaby Scholarship

To assist Year 9 Maori students with the purchase of school uniform or

textbooks. Available to students with

demonstrated financial need, academic ability and aptitude

Note: all applications must reach the Maori Education Trust by 4.30pm, 28 February 2013

Ex-Student’s NewsKelly Jones: GDip Science, Medical Laboratory Science

Congratulations to Kelly who has graduated from Massey University.

Leave During the School Day

Students are expected to be at school throughout the school day. If, for any of the reasons below, they wish to leave the school, they must bring a note from their parent/caregiver to the Office and sign out before leaving the school. They must sign back in at the Office immediately upon their return. Students are not permitted to buy lunch in Darfield.

Students may sign out from the School Office if they are going to their own home in Darfield for lunch, or they have an appointment or a school-approved task to do in Darfield.

Leave to go into Darfield during class time is restricted to doctor, dentist, and physiotherapy appointments. Senior students should do this out of school time.

If you are attending school events, eg Triathlon, Swimming Sports, etc, and need to take your child home, due to illness or for any reason, then your child must be signed out at the School Office.

If you are in Year 12 and would like to be on our World Vision Leadership Team this

year, please see Mrs Watson. This will involve attending a day Leadership Course on

Friday 15 March. Be involved and have a say!

“The world is all gates, all opportunities, strings of tension waiting to be struck.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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DHS Swimming SportsTuesday 12 February

A warm welcome is extended to all parents, caregivers and friends of the school to attend the Swimming Sports,

which will be held at the Darfield Community Pool, beginning at 9.15am.

Postponement day is Thursday 14 February.

All students competing in the Swimming Sports are reminded that they should bring to school on that day a couple of towels, sunhat and sunscreen, plenty of

food and water, warm clothing just in case the weather conditions deteriorate.

Students will not be allowed to go down to the shops to purchase food or go back to the school canteen.

A reminder to all girls that only one-piece swimsuits are to be worn.

Check the website on Tuesday morning for updates.

DHS Athletic Sports DayThursday 28 February

Students are to come to school in their sports uniforms if the weather is fine. If the weather doesn’t look good, school uniform is to be worn and sports gear brought along. Check the website on Thursday morning for

updates.

Please come along on the day and support your student/s, even if it is only for part of the day - you

are most welcome. All students are required to have a go at some events.

Postponement day Friday 1 March

DHS TriathlonFriday 8 February

Caregivers, friends and family are most welcome to come along and support students as they take part in this annual event, beginning at 9.15am at the Darfield

Community Swimming Pool. Swimming will be followed by the cycle and running legs.

Postponement day is Friday 15 February

Check the website in the morning for details.

Join the Malvern Film SocietyNext screening is on

February 26th at 7.30pm at DHS drama room

and then on the last Tuesday of each month.

The list of movies can be found at http://www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz/malvern.htm

Join on the night with payment of $50.Call Kirsty on 317 9904 for further details

Enjoy art-house movies?Want to see them in Darfield?

MalvernCommunity

Arts Council

Interested in helping your community?

Volunteers are working to help our community every day. If you would like to

give something back to the community and are interested in finding out more about

becoming a volunteer, then come along to one of our upcoming open days. You’ll

hear from a range of groups about what is involved in volunteering and there is no

pressure to sign up.

Open days are being held at the:

Rolleston Community Centre

on Tuesday 19 February - 9am to 3.30pm

Darfield Library (meeting room)

on Friday 22 February - 9am to 3.30pm

Come along to find out more about joining the following groups:

Citizens Advice Bureau

Senior Chef

Selwyn Parenting Network

Age Concern

SeniorNet

Volunteering Canterbury

Senior Chef and Seniors Eating Well

Cancer Society

Victim Support

Newcomers Network

Menz Shed

Lunch and refreshments will be provided

To register to attend, email: joy.farrington@selwyn.govt.nz or phone (03) 347 2752

by Tuesday 12 February 2013

Sheffield Rugby Club Registration NightWednesday 13 February

Tme 5.30-7.00pmSheffield Domain

All current players, new players, coaches and anyone who wants to help warmly welcomed.

If you can’t make it please contact: Keith Heselwood 027 5275500

Dick Bragan 318 4090

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7 McLaughlins Road

Phone: +64 3 318 8411

Fax: +64 3 318 8543

PO Box 5

Darfield 7541

New Zealand

Email: admin@darfield.school.nz

Web: darfield.school.nz

Experienced Babysitter available weekdays after school, and weekends for

evening babysitting

Phone Laura: 03 317 9563

SCHOLARSHIPS AND EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS

DEADLINE 31ST MARCH 2013Each year we also offer 12 scholarships

valued from $2,500 up to $13,900. Students don’t need to be A-grade to apply and the top language student

doesn’t necessarily win.

Your career advisor and/or language teachers may be interested to promote

our 5 x Language, 2 x International Affairs and 2 x Indigenous scholarship opportunities valued from $2,500 up to

$13,900 each.

Creative Arts teachers may like to be aware of our NEW 3 Digital Video

Scholarships valued from $2,500 up to $3,500 each.

The deadline for scholarship submissions for all programs departing between

October 2013 - March 2014 is Saturday 31st March, 2013.

More information on our scholarships and early bird discounts are available from

our website.

http://studentexchange.org.au/

FOUND: Sunglasses left behind by someone

visiting our school office. Please ring the school office

if they are yours.