Vol 4 No3 Issue 35

The Historical Homes of Richmond Series

Soldier Pre Boer War

Alex Adams SchoolReport

MANTEL"Most satisfactory on the whole; Alex is doing goodwork," wrote M. Smith, teacher at Richmond School, Byway of communicating to parents or guardians, schoolssend home a report telling how Mil l ie Johnny or Jilly' isdoing. Alongside this story is a 1909, Richmond Schoolterm report on the work of Alex ADAMS, attendingstandard three at the time. His overall marks show hewas a competent student; achieving three firsts in reading,recitation and exercise books. He may have become awriter, a poet, a lawyer or an actor perhaps; what do youIhink? Is Alex Adams in fad; Alexander Duncan Adamsborn in 1898 D the lone birth register bearing a similarname recorded in the Canterbury Public Library birthregisters. Is there anyone who can tell us more about AlexAdams or perhaps M. SMITH highlights your memories?

Along with the report, do any of the shown photos resemble

your family members D do you know these people? ContactAvebury House with any information B we welcome yourcalls,Jennifer Pope

Phone389-5778

P.O.Box26-036Christchurch

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printCnr Moorhouse Avenue & Gasson Street P.O. Box 7232 ChristchurchTelephone 03-365 5179 Fax 03-365 1286 www.printandcopy.co.nz

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VOLUNTEER INPUT VITALTO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE

'IDEA' formerly IHC Learning Centre on StanmoreRoad offers great opportunities for adults withinterlectual disabilities to learn new skills thatwill enable people to be more independent in thecommunity.

The programme teaches the skills needed to gainNZQA National Certificate 'Work & CommunitySkills'.

The people that attend the centre have already learnedmuch valued skill in areas of Numeracy, Social Skil ls ,Community Awareness, Bussing Skills, Road Safely,Money skills etc.

This year the centre will now focus on individualizedneeds of the people attending and Volunteers havea vital role in helping people achieve their goals ofbeing more independent in the community. Withoutvolunteers the people we support have less opportunityfor community participation.

Volunteers are sought to support people with theircommunity activities for short periods of 3 months,approx 2 hours per week or fortnight after which peoplecould continue independantly with the chosen activity.

Activities would involve things like going to thegym or swimming, visiting a cafe, going for a walk,attending a community class of some sort, visiting thelibrary or another place of interest or maybe you have askill or interest you would like to share with someone?

Volunteers are offered support and training andare seen as valued and important members of theorganization.

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10. Ailment (7)1 1 . Over (5)12. Deepest (9)14. Company Sergent-

Major(abbr)( 1,1-1)15. It is (abbr) (3)16. Association (9)18. Oil of roses (5)20. Skipper (7)22. Supervise (7)23. Fish basket (5)

DOWN1. Superintendent (13)2. Parings (8)3. Nth American Indian (4)4. Quick (music) (6)5. Horse farm (4)6. Mainly (13)9. Table support (7)

13. Annals (7)14. Regions (8)17. Nabbed (slang) (6)19. Arduous journey (4)21. Step (4)

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SUN NING TAKEAWAYS273 Stanmore Road Telephone 389-3113

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HOURSTues -Wed: 11.30 am - 2pm/4.30pm - 8.30pmThurs - Sat: 11.30am - 2pm/4.30pm - 10pm

Sun: 4.30pm - 8,30pm Mon Closed

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What's on in AprilAvebury House, situated at 9 Eveleyn Couzins Ave.Richmond, is a community- run, low cost facility whichhas rooms available for hire.Situated in the midst of Avebury Park, the house, whichhas been refurbished, has run several open days andsocial events,In addition to the amenities for hire, the followingclasses and activities are available:Gentle Exercise Class -Mondays l-2p.m(wear comfortable clothing) Cost S2.50This Sit and Be Fit class is a fun and healthy way toretain mobility, independence and meet new people.Designed especially for those with limited mobility,older adults and those with health or weight problems,Enjoy these simple and gentle classes at your pace, andenjoy a cup of tea with us afterwards.Richmond History GroupHeld on 2nd Wednesday of each month. No cost.Next meeting Wednesday 8th March 4 - 5pmHistory Group meets to share resources and researchitems of Richmond's heritage. The Richmond Room, aresource room with displays, magazines and items ofinterest has been set up at Avebury. These resources areavailable to the public at no charge.Embroidery GroupThursdays 10am - 12 noonBeginners to advanced. Tuition available from a patient,experienced tutor.Please ring Allison on 388-9377 for more informationShirley Brownie groupMeets at 6pm every Tuesday at Avebury House. ContactKim on 366-5434 for detailsMusic & Movement for Babies & PreschoolersThis popular group meets on Fridays 11am- 12noonfrom the 10th February 2006 Cost $3 per familyFor enrollment/enquiries ring Ursula on 332-0633Flax Weaving Courses with AH BrownApril 22nd or May 20th 10am-4pmPh AH Brown 329-7051 for registrationsAngels With Hidden WingsRemembering your wings self intuitive and spiritualdevelopement course starting March 20th. For furtherdetails Ph Janine 387 0323For further information about faeilities and classesetc. please contact:Lesley McMillanCommunity Development WorkerPh 381-6615

Closing Date for copy and advts. for theApril issue is March 20th 2006 W;H

Richmond Computer NetLow Cost

Public Internet Access l||for $1 donation per half hour

Help and Tuition provided by volunteersavailable at:

I Avebury House9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue

;! nm = 11am - 3pm Dailyweekends by arrangement

• Six computers with fast Internetaccess .̂ lu-m

• Help with computer problems• Help with e-mail and internet• Informal 1:1 tuition ,-•'• Laser printer r L ;• CD burner available on request

(enquire at office)

For further information phone 381-6615

BASIC COMPUTER COURSEincluding setting up:

NEW E-MAIL ACCOUNTS,GENERAL INTERNET ACCESS

DOCUMENTS ETC.Instruction in one hour blocks

10 - 11am 11 -12 noonTuesday & Wednesday

Phone 381 6615 for bookings

Do you have a Neighbourhood SupportGroup in your area?Neighbourhood Support can help makeyour neighbourhood a friendlier, safer andmore caring place in which to live.If you are interested in knowing moreabout setting up or joining a groupContact Sally Thompson at NeighbourhoodSupport CanterburyPhone 341 6749 or 03 341 5829Or email canterburyns@paradise.net.nz

Tohutohu Pai ki Utautahii vc

When:MondaysTuesdaysThursdays

9.00am to 3.00pm9.00am to 3.00pm9.00am to 3.00pm

Where:Room 10Richmond Primary SchoolPavitt, Richmond

Features• Adult Foundational Literacy <& Numeracy support• Caters for all learning styles

Kinaesthetic Learning techniques• Computer instruction, Internet & Email available• CV & Job Search advise and assistance

Delivered by people who:• Are active community members

Have extensive experience in youth and adulteducationSpecialize in Literacy and Numeracy support andpersonal development

Should you like to know more please feel free to pop in fora coffee and a chat, or contact Adele on (03) 389 6610.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

1 June 1891 "Star" ChristchurchStanmore Band,—The annual meeting of the

Stanmore Band was held in the bandroom, BarbadosStreet, on Friday evening. About thirty memberswere present, and Bandmaster McKillop occupiedthe chair. Mr J. Mclntosh read a statement of theBands accounts for the past year and the balancesheet was adopted. It appeared from the report thatthe members had been able to materially lessen thedebt on the set instruments purchased from MessrsBoosey and Co., of London and they hoped duringthe coming season to liquidate the debt and purchasea new uniform. The following officers were elected:

President, Mr W.P. Cowlishaw;Vice -Presidents, Messrs J.T. Matson,E.W. Humphries, R. Thompson, A.K. Knight,T. Stapleton, A. Loughrey and F. Trent;Committee, Messrs Stokes and Bailey;Hon Treasurer and Asst. Secretary Mr J. Mclntosh;Hon Secretary, Mr J. Mansell;Sergent, Mr John Clark.

Votes of thanks brought the meeting to a close.

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Volunteers who are not so confident whhtheir sewing skills arc also welcome as thereis plenty help available. Ring OLGA 980-1654

RIVERSIDE ROWDIES- -taken'TROM THEBANKS OF THE AVON" by Robert C. Lamb.

The Christchurch Drainage Board received a report,in December 1878, about unseemly behaviour in thatpart of the River Avon known as Pratt's Corner, not fardownstream from the Fitzgerald Avenue Bridge. Thetrouble alluded to in the report took place "particularlyon Sunday, from 10am to 1pm when ladies who hadto pass, were subjected to a disgraceful exhibition,besides shocking language, used by larrikins of allages." The chairman of the board replied "We are aDrainage Board, but we can not drain the larrikinsaway."

Earlier that same year (1878) stone throwing by boysnear the Stanmore Road Bridge had been creatinga nuisance, which the Lyttelton Times reported asfollows: "boys station themselves on the bridge,whence they drop stones into passing boats, andduring the past few days have invented a new phaseof larrikinism, which appears to afford them intensedelight. This consists of skillfully dropping lightedmatches on to occupants of the boats, who are naturallystartled thereby and their convulsive movements affordthe youngsters the desired sensations." Tt was duringthe evenings and especially on Saturdays that the boyscongregated there.

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Gary HughesProperty ConsultantTelephone 03-381-2361After Hours 03-366-1370Mobile 0275-630-994email: gary.hugf

ItfMaking a Choice for Change

Delta Community Support Trust Phone: (03) 389 0219PO Box 26 091, CHRISTCHURCH Fax: (03) 960 3278

105 North Avon Road

Do you want to "Live to the Max?" Do you want your life to change?Delta Community Support Trust runs a course to enable you to live life to the max!

Meet with a support worker to discuss your life as it is now, then using a self-profile, webrainstorm new directions and set new goals. Participants are then linked to a supportgroup of four or five others, meeting weekly for 1 1/2 hours, to help each other work

towards their individual goals. These groups gather for four months. But it's not all hardwork; participants enjoy meeting new friends and have fun as well.

Apply to join the "Live to the Max" Course by phoning Marlys or Rebekah on 389 0219.

"Explore" Course.

Do you want to "Explore" your world?Discover new places? Have new experiences? Discover more about yourself and make new

friends?Delta Community Support Trust would like to invite you to join us once a week for 10

weeks to broaden your life experiences through fun filled mystery adventures!To find out more please phone Marlys or Tony on 03 389 0219/0212.

Delta House, 105 North Avon Road, Richmond.

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John Rhind Funeral DirectorsPart of the Richmond Community since 1881Operating from our original site in London Street for over 120years, John Rhind Funeral Directors today offer a modern chapeland homely catering lounge, and a team of caring professionals,including an after-care bereavement support person.

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April 1st, a day of goodsurprises for NZ families

As a member of this Labour Government, itis always fulfilling to see that real changescan be made, that will have very realpositive effects on real New Zealanders.This is one of those times! Within the nextfortnight two out of three families willbe eligible for targeted tax relief, thosegraduates with student loans will havemore disposable income, present studentswill only repay what they have borrowed,Veterans and those who are retired willreceive increases in their entitlements ofbetween $380 and $640 a year.

The business community will noticesignificant changes - fringe benefit anddepreciation rules have been changed andvarious strategic tax changes are equivalentto a 2 per cent cut in the corporate taxrate. All are designed to raise productivity,reduce compliance costs and make it easierto attract our skilled graduates back fromoverseas (as well as recruit highly skilledworkers to settle here).

Over 180 thousand small businesses willwelcome the 10 per cent discount ontheir ACC levies when they put their ownworkplace safety plans in place. This isa government initiative aimed at small

ChristchurchCentral'sMember ofParliament

business employers and the self-employed.It is a determined effort to increase safetyfor workers in high risk work places aswell as help businesses to become moreproductive and profitable.

The Working for Families scheme, asmentioned in my last article, is designedto help families lift living standards forchildren. I am proud to be part of thisGovernment. A Government that hasmade a commitment to create conditionsfor strong families, with healthy confidentchildren. Our children do not deserve less.

Tim BarnettMPChristchurch Central

Press release

MEMORIES OF RICHMONDHave you lived or been associated with this

The Richmond History Group, based atAvebury House is compiling information up to1950 and invites older adults to an afternoon of

reminiscence about life in this area onWednesday 10th May from 2pm

Afternoon Tea will be provided free of charge,but registration will be necessary.

Please phone 381-6615, Avebury House9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue.

Early residents now living outside the area arewelcome

Level 3,103 Worcester Street, PO Box 13 295, ChristchurchPhone: 03 377 8840 Fax: 03 366 4770 Cell: 0274 570 809E Mail: tim@timbamett.org.nz lnternet:www.timbarnett.org.nz

Te gilo O TeR i c h m o n d S c h o o l

PO Box 26025, North Avon, ChristchurcliPhone/Fax (03) 3897 168. Email:office@nchmond.school,nz

Kia Ora CommunityThis is our new school logo "Te Rito o Te Harakeke"logo as explained by the designer lhaka Moke:The stands of flax reflect the growth of the studentsstarting from the rito (new shoot) growing as they learn.The feathers behind the flax illustrate chieftainshipas our children are the Rangatira of tomorrow. Thefeathers also depict a bird as I believe the children growwings to fly off and further themselves. I also kept thesein 3's to depict the three baskets of knowledge andthe feathers are the Kotuku which helped Tane reachthese baskets in Maori mythology. The flowers of theHarakeke which I left black are our tipuna (ancestors),those that have gone before us because without themwe would not be here, it is rny belief that they are stillguiding our children.The Raranga mahi (woven piece) at the back are theteachers, Kaumatua and the wider community thatsupport our children in education. It also symbolisesex students who are still part of the school, although astrand of harakeke might come off the plant, it can bewoven alongside other strands to become one again.The holistic shape is symbolic of Hawaiki. This is torepresent the strong Maori values within the school andthe school's dedication to children.We would also like to thank Barry's Newsletter ServiceLtd and the following sponsors for our updatednewsletter with the new design. They are: North AvonMedical Centre, Richmond Working Men s Club, JohnRhind Funeral Directors, Lisa s Hummus & Dips, NorthAvon Fish Fry, Aquagym, North Avon Pharmacy, TheMad Butcher Shirley,My name is Janet Pask, a teacher at RichmondPrimary School (Te Rito o te Harakeke). My own familyconsists of my husband Laurence of 28 years and ourthree daughters Sarah, Felicity and Amanda. My 'other'whanau is rny school which I have been involved withfor the past eleven years. My passion is music. I loveteaching songs, strumming the guitar, singing songsto the children and having iots of fun. I was here whenwe were named "New Zealand School of the Year" in1999. Richmond School has always been a very familyorientated school. For us as teachers, the challengeof a new class full of children is twofold: not onlymight we feel daunted when we're faced with a sea ofdifferent faces to get to know, but on the flip-side, thepupils may also be feeling nervous and unsure of whatto expect. So how do our teachers create a positivelearning environment? By taking a genuine interest ineach child, and by treating them as individuals. Thisterm one of our aims have been to build or build onour relationships with every child and their whanau.It is important not only that we get to know the child

and whanau, but that we ail get to know each other.Our goal is to create a supportive whanau (family)environment. It is also vital that a standard is set on howwe expect everyone (children and teachers) to behavein the class. The Class Agreement and Myjob-Yourjobactivities, is negotiated with the teacher and children,so that everyone is clear about how we are expectedto behave and how the classroom will function. Classteachers discuss Choices and Logical Consequencesin a way that is easy to understand, and then ensurethey are followed consistently and fairly throughoutthe year. Routines are established, so children havesome boundaries in place. The beginning of the yearis a good opportunity to help children take ownershipof their classrooms and feel like it is theirs. Theiropinions on how they like to work, how they would liketheir classroom to be set up, what they are interestedin and by taking an active part in making decisionsare important. Good communication is essential inthe classroom and with home. At school we teachthe children the importance of taking responsibility forthemselves in making effective choices and caring forothers in their Quality World. We are working towardsspecial status of a Bi-lingual school imparting te reoMaori in a very easy, comfortable learning environment.If you have any spare time to help at school pleasecall the office on 3897168 or come in and speak withme during school hours. Our school, our communityworking together for tamariki.

We will have the wonderful opportunity to continue TeAra Reo level 2 based her at our kura. If you would liketo begin free Maori language lessons with our staff andsupport staff please come in and speck to ChristineWeepu or Tania to register your interest during schoolhours or phone 3897 168. Classes will start in earlyJune on Wednesdays from4pm - 7pm with lots of fun, laughter and amazinglearning. A huge thanks to Neville King, Tutor SipolaParis, Kaiawhina Arama Cooper and Te Wananga oAotearoa for making this happen.

Yours in EducationJanet PaskTEACHER

Te Rito Q Te HarakekeR i c h m o n d S c h o o l

PO Box 26025, North Avon, ChristchurchPhone/Fax (03) 3897 168,

Email:office@richmond. school, nz

Janet and Tamariki

Views and opinions expressed in Richmond Community News are not necessarily those ofthe Editor or Avebury House Community Trust. No responsibility is acceptedfor incorrect information contained in advertisements or editorials. Advertisements for publication are accepted in good faith and publication of an advertisement doesnot imply endorsement by Avebury House Community Trust. The Richmond Community News is published monthly by Avebury House Community Trust, 9 EveleynCouzinsAve, Richmond Christchurch. Telephone 381-6615 or E-Mail avebu ry@xtra.co.n£.

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