Ashburton CollegeNewsIndividual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment

Issue 2211 July 2019

Now that the excitement of the College Ball has died down, Ashburton College settles back into work mode. My thanks to all those parents who supported their children, particularly with the end of term NCEA deadlines. Build Redevelopment Last week we had two meetings with the Ministry of Education regarding our new build. In particular, we are looking at the big picture

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outline of the future Ashburton College. We are certain that features such as good acoustics, lighting and temperature control are a given for any new build. We are also clear that we need a variety of spaces such as some specialist rooms, some single cell classrooms, and some flexible spaces that can house a greater number of students. We also are aiming to create an indoor/outdoor flow for most of our classrooms. As part of this process we are seeking parental input into the desired nature of our rebuild such as, if it is raining and cold where do our students congregate? This survey will come out to all our parents and caregivers early in Term 3. We are also surveying our staff and students. Our last parent survey regarding uniforms provided much valuable feedback and we are hoping for a similar level of response regarding the new build.Term Three EventsSpeaking of events early in Term 3, on Thursday 25 July we will have our second Ako meetings. These are the three-way conversations between staff, learners and whānau. The bookings for these are made on-line. These meetings provide a chance for learners to revisit career aspirations, check on academic progress since Term 1 and consider course planning and options for 2020.On the evening of Friday 02 August the College Alumni is hosting a function for former students, staff and Board of Trustee members of Ashburton College. This event will run from 4:00pm to 7:00pm and will include an outline of the future for education, a chance for a guided tour of our campus, something to eat and drink, and most importantly, a chance to catch up with old classmates. Enrolment ZoneTo cope with our anticipated roll growth over the next ten years the Ministry of Education is requiring us to create an enrolment zone for Ashburton College. As part of this process we are required to consult with our community and we were requested to establish preferred boundaries for this zone. We have tried to use commonsense in establishing these boundaries. Our preferred zone includes the natural boundaries of the Rangitata and Rakaia Rivers and also our boundary with Mt Hutt College (which already has a zone). Our other request is that our school zone was as close as possible to our Transport Entitlement Zone because it made no sense that there had previously been a significant difference between the two. Copies of this proposal are available on our website and at our College Office. We will also be consulting with our contributing and neighbouring schools, and there will be a link to the Ministry of Education for those who wish to provide feedback.Please stay warm over the break. Many thanks, Ross Preece Principal

InformationAshburton College Alumni

InformationParent/Caregiver/Student/

Ako Teacher Meetings Thursday 25 July, from 9:30am-7:30pm,

at Ashburton CollegeNote: College is closed for normal instruction on this day.

The on-line booking facility opened on Friday 04 July.(Booking instructions have been emailed out to families).

This is your second meeting opportunity with your child’s Ako teacher, with meetings being held in your child’s Ako Room.

For students in Years 9-12 this will be an opportunity to revisit the earlier career goals set and include a discussion about probable subject choices

that would support these aspirations.For the Year 13 students it will be a chance to confirm how your young

adult is progressing and to also discuss numerous tertiary deadlines, or arrangements for future employment.

Ashburton College Course Information Expo

Wednesday 07 August, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Hotel Ashburton

This is for all our current students, parents and caregivers, except at Year 13 level.

This is also an information evening about subject option choices for our prospective Year 9 students and their parents/caregivers.

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Again, we acknowledge - Roger, Casey and James from the Event Centre; Denise and her team from Balloons and Flowers for the decorations; the band Double Talk; the team at Somerset Grocer for the food; photographer Tony Stewart from Photoshots; Buddhika and Flynn for standing in the cold to open the doors of the vehicles as they arrived; Peter Livingstone for announcing the names of students as they arrived; ACL for traffic management of the event; Neumann’s Tyres for allowing their yard to be the right-of-way for the Ball attendees’ vehicles; Rural Transport Ltd for moving the tiered seating for spectators to have a better view of the event; and the many AshColl staff for giving up their time to supervise the event.Princess, Prince; Queen, King; and Best Dressed Students:Towards the end of the evening the traditional Princess, Prince; Queen and King; and Best Dressed students were chosen – by staff.

‘Olympus Awaits’: Greek-Themed College BallA very successful event (pictured below) was held on Friday night 28 June and, again, we thank the many sectors of the community for their involvement and support. The effectiveness and buoyancy of this annual highlight on the College calendar wouldn’t be as significant as it is without the help and input of the community – across businesses, parents and caregivers, co-operation around the road closure and the good number of spectators who viewed the students entering the venue. The College’s appreciation goes to Deputy Principal Helen Shore-Taylor for her oversight of the organisation and to the College’s Ball Committee for their commitment, planning and hard work. Ball Committee Members (pictured below, left to right):

Named this year were (pictured left to right) – Poppy Kilworth (Princess), Hamish Kerr (Prince); Titus Lambert-Lane (Best Dressed student), Willow Diedricks (Best Dressed student); Zoe Diedricks (Queen) and Carl Cayanan (King). Helen Shore-Taylor said the students were a very inclusive group, with all involving themselves in the evening’s entertainment, the music, and making good use of the photo booths, with behaviour respectful of the flavour of the evening. Helen said that by the end of the evening the dance floor was ‘rocking’.

Ashburton College Staffroom Friday 02 August, 4:00-7:00PM

$20 per personTicket includes nibbles and drinks, tea and coffee

You're Invited

Who's Invited: Past pupils, staff, Board of Trustees, parents and anyone who has had an association or interest in the College.Why: On 01 August this year it is 50 years since the stone-laying ceremony with the then Prime MInister, Keith Holyoake. This is a good time to commemorate, with the upcoming major rebuild of the College.What: Tours of the College by senior pupils, entertainment by College music groups.Later: Congregate at 6:00pm to hear from College Board of Trustees Chair Jeremy Savage, Alumni Chair Peter Gluyas, and Principal Ross Preece. and browse the decade boards for photos and uniform displays.TO REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT PLEASE VISIT WWW.ASHCOLLALUMNI.CO.NZ OR OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.

Swimming GalaEmily Armstrong, Head of the College Student Sports Committee, organised and co-ordinated an amazing two hours in the pool for the SLSU students, on Thursday 20 June, with assistance on the day from Student Executive and Sports Committee members, Student House Leaders, and students and Sarah Du Toit and Jacob Kilworth who help out regularly in the SLSU. Cheryl Hardy, teacher-in-charge, said the Year 13 students who came to assist had as much fun as the students they were supporting, and that it was a wonderful example of AshColl students providing a great opportunity for their peers and showing them empathy and support. Many thanks are extended to the EA Networks Centre for their generous support of the venture, and for setting up the venue. The music, hooked up through the EA Networks sound system, and loud cheers echoed everywhere, but the loudest noise was the excitement from the SLSU students, and the best sight was their smiling faces. The students showed their gratitude with three rousing cheers to Emily and to all of the student helpers.

(Pictured right, back row, left to right): Playing ‘volleyball’ Fred Belford, Carl Cayanan, Anthony Van Asperen, Aidan Christie.

(Pictured left): Cody Robin raised high by Josh Jones (left) and Liam Pram (right).(Back left): Are Mollie Gibson and Mitchell Farr, with Anthony Van Asperen and Keira Moodie (front left and right).

‘Baby Shark’ - the best song!!! The Year 13 students and SLSU students doing the actions.

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Emily Armstrong crouches by the pool giving instructions and encouragement to Keira Moodie (hand raised).

(Middle row): Josh Jones, Danny Glanville, Harriet Stock.(Front, left and right): Jacob Olsen, Rebecca Wilson.

Emma Stagg, Eirinn MacLean, Lucy Moore, Jessica Timmo, Julie Mushonga (co-leader), Maisie Looij (co-leader), Zif Balagulan, Jack Savage, Sarah du Toit.

Ashburton CollegeIndividual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment News

Issue 2211 July 2019

Congratulations

Term Dates 2019Term Three Monday 22 July - Friday 27 September Mid-term break - Friday 30 AugustTerm Four Monday 14 October - Thursday 31 October (Year 13) - Monday 04 November (Year 12) - Tuesday 05 November (Year 11) - Thursday 12 December (Year 10) - Friday 13 December (Year 9)

Coach/Manager Rebecca Schoonderbeek said that all of the students involved train and/or are coached at Dynamic Gymnastics in Ashburton. She also added that all of the students had to learn new routines for both trampoline and gymnastics, in their training for an hour a week and all this in only one month! A number of the competitors on the day were those who train for three-plus hours a day. Ashburton College had two students competing in the trampoline division - Jack Templeton in the Men’s A Grade and Mia Jessep in the Women’s A Grade. Both piked, twisted and back-dropped into some great scores!

Trampoline ResultsJack Templeton 1st in his division (Individual A Grade Boys), with an

overall score of 28.366.Mia Jessep Against some very tough competitors, gained 4th

overall (Individual A Grade Girls), with an overall score of 29.999.

Marlese Schoonderbeek (pictured right) won the Women’s Secondary School A Grade Division with a score of 33.200 while, similarly, Jack Templeton (pictured below) won the Men’s Secondary School A Grade Division with a score of 31.900.

(Pictured left and right): Jack and Marlese with their certificates and medals.

It has been a busy time for our gymnasts and trampoline exponents recently. After trampolinists Marlese Schoonderbeek and Jack Templeton competed on Sunday 16 June they were joined by four additional College students and competed again on Tuesday 18 June, at the above competition held at Olympia, Christchurch. (Pictured below, left to right): The team of Ellie Lawn, Marlese Schoonderbeek, Jack Templeton, Aaliyah Power, Mia Jessep, Laura Cameron.

(Pictured below, left to right): Executing their individual routines are Aaliyah Power, Laura Cameron and Ellie Lawn.

Among some of the strong regulations required, to avoid points’ deductions, are the requirements to stay in the red box area on the mat and ensure landing on both feet at the same time, plus front and back somersaults performed with toes pointed and arms reaching for the sky.Rebecca said that both Mia and Jack were a pleasure to watch. After the trampoline section they then both had to switch their minds over to the gymnastics side. Artistic GymnasticsCollege’s six students, ranging from Year 9 to Year 11, competed in this competition on the floor, beam (rings for boys), bar and vault.The hour of competition was then full of casts, handstands, back-walkovers, saltos, flatbacks, arabesques, back hip circles and more.

(Pictured left): Mia Jessep gaining height in her trampoline routine.

Artistic Gymnastics ResultsJack Templeton – winner: Individual Men’s Open C Grade, with an overall

score of 36.65Individual Women’s Level 2 Novice Mia Jessep placed 3rd on vault, and an overall score of

35.40.Aaliyah Power 3rd on floor, and an overall score of 35.80. Laura Cameron received some personal bests, and gained an

overall score of 34.50.Individual Women’s Level 3 Novice Marlese Schoonderbeek 3rd on vault, and overall score of 33.50.Ellie Lawn gained some amazing personal best scores,

and an overall score of 34.60.

Both Marlese and Ellie had a challenging bar routine as it included a skill that they have never attempted before. They both supported each other when they had to do the double hip circle, which made them a great team.Rebecca said that watching the College students strut their stuff, have fun, do their best, as well as encouraging each other, is always a pleasure to be part of. For some, this was their first ever time competing in this type of event, yet all can’t wait till next year to do it all again and represent Ashburton College. Each of these competitors, even with trampoline and gymnastics mainly being an individual sport, bonded as a team on and off the floor. They did themselves, Ashburton College and their Dynamic Coaches proud! Rebecca said she can’t wait to see them, and hopefully others, from Ashburton College compete next year and flip towards personal bests.

2019 Top School Award for Gymnastics –AshColl at Number Three

News just came through on Friday 29 June from School Sport Canterbury of these awards, with Ashburton College very excited to have been named in the top three. Burnside High School, who haven’t won this for a number of years, was named as the top school, followed by Christchurch Girls’ High School in second and Ashburton College in third place. Champions’ badges and certificates will be delivered to schools by the start of Term Three.This outcome is a real credit to Dynamic Gymnastics Sports Club, Ashburton, the students and their Coach Nicci Glanville.

Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Artistic Gymnastics and Trampoline Competition

Great Results for College Students in theSmokefree Rockquest Regional Finals

Two Ashburton College bands travelled down to Timaru on Saturday 22 June to compete in the Smokefree Rockquest regional finals, held at Mountainview High School.Music teacher Michael Petrus said that the bands came away with some great results! Second in the band section and winners of the Tangata Beats award was Empoly8 (pictured below, left to right): Calais Hill, Savannah Martin, Joseph Collins, Ocean Waitokia, Spencer Ifopo, Barbara Nabeka, Christina Francis. Scott Thomson (behind on drums).

Band Middle Rd placed 3rd overall(pictured left, left to right): Liam Pram, Jade Kruger, Toby Woolf, Louie Pabualan.

Michael said that it was a great night, with the students now preparing for the chance to compete in the national finals.

Coming EventsExclusive of sports weekly competition dates.

July06-21 July Term holidays13 South Island Secondary Schools’ Motocross, Coles property,

Springbank Road, Timaru22 Start of Term Three24 Boys’ Rugby Under 15 vs Timaru Boys’ High School, School Park,

Timaru25 Ako interviews, Ashburton College – 9:30am-7:20pm. Note: College closed for normal instruction on this day. 25-05 August Tokorozawa Kita High School visit28 Aoraki Secondary Schools’ A and B Netball tournament, Timaru29 Ashburton College - Rangiora High School Sports exchange,

at Rangiora Please note: Mid-term break scheduled for Friday 30 August Ashburton College will not be open on this day.

(Pictured below): Ocean Waitokia of Empoly8 receiving the band’s second place award.

On Sunday 16 June ICE Trampoline Rangiora, Canterbury’s only dedicated Trampoline Club, held the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Trampoline Competition. Apparently this is the first time that ICE has included a College level competition, having previously held these only for Primary and Intermediate levels. With this opportunity now available it is hoped that next year more College students can be involved as it is a perfect sport for students not involved in other sports, or who trampoline as a recreational sport. Gold Medal Winning Performances At this competition Marlese Schoonderbeek and Jack Templeton represented Ashburton College and did themselves, Ashburton College and their coach proud. With five judges evaluating, each judging different areas of difficulty, including execution, flight and staying within the bounce area, Marlese and Jack tucked, twisted and somersaulted into first place, earning them each a Gold Medal. Marlese’s mother, Rebecca, said that this competition is open to anyone who wishes to compete in trampoline and represent their school, with the minimum requirement being able to learn the Blue Badge routine.Both Marlese and Jack competed in the A Grade, which is at Yellow Badge level. Marlese has competed at other trampoline competitions for her club, Dynamic Gymnastics Sports, but this was Jack’s first trampoline competition, also via Dynamic Gymnastics Sports. Nicci Glanville of the Dynamic Gymnastics Sports Club, Ashburton, is the competitors’ coach.

Gold Medal Results at Canterbury SecondarySchools’ ICE Trampoline Competition

Liam Pram also took out the Best Musicianship Award (pictured above) receiving his award.