Ashburton CollegeNewsIndividual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment

Issue 2325 July 2019

Underway With Term ThreeWith the second student break out of the way, we plough headlong into Term Three which, for some, is arguably the most concentrated term of them all.Teaching towards NCEA at all levels is the major focus for staff and students alike, as assignments and deadlines take priority. For so many students it is the realisation that the year is in its

Deputy Principal Message Staff

final phase and procrastination is the new potential enemy.Monitoring Progress Towards NCEACollege staff will also be monitoring student progress towards NCEA and meeting with students who look as though they may need to focus or re-group. This is potentially the time when some students start to feel as though it is all too much and give up.I urge that any young person or parent or caregiver who is starting to feel that it is getting too much, gets in touch with the subject teacher in the first instance and has a good chat about the situation. Too many times I have met with the students who have arrived at this point but, after a chat, and a look at what needs to be done, we have been able to formulate a manageable plan that will fit in with the time that is left.Now is the time to do that because as we all know, you can’t put things off indefinitely and still get the prize that you desire and have the talent to claim. The reality, as parents and caregivers know, is that one day, you have run out of tomorrows.AshColl WayThings have been on the go with regards to the AshColl Way and we are planning to launch our ‘Expected Behaviours Matrix’ in the next couple of weeks.We have been working hard with the wonderful team at DPI Design and Print Ashburton to come up with an AshColl Way logo that incorporates the three College Values as well as the College logo. Each of the Values is represented symbolically as shown here.The Expected Behaviours Matrix has been established as a result of consultation with some of our students and staff, and will be used as steady reminders of the way we do business at Ashburton College.They will be prominently displayed around the College and will be there for all to follow. Key areas with specific behaviour needs will be individually catered for, but the whole scheme will be underpinned by a category that is headed ‘All Settings’ as shown below. Information

MAKE YOUR MARKCalling all Pasifika students

and parents.Homework-based support and English learning opportunities

for Pasifika parents.

TUESDAYS 6:00pm - 8:00pm (term time)at the Senior Centre, 206 Cameron Street,

Ashburton

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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Ashburton College Alumni

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.

Bridget McConnochieCounsellor

Hannah WakelinTeacher of Dance

Eric NewhamCounsellor

Ali SayedTeacher of Mathematics

A number of internal appointments have been made, for commencement from the beginning of this term, and we congratulate the following staff on their new roles. Jemma Hurst - NZQA Co-ordinator. Juliet Johnstone - SAC (Special Assistance Conditions) Co-ordinator.Peter Lee - Staff Head of Orange House.Vaughan Matheson - Year 10 Dean.Guy Smith - Year 13 Dean. Laura Wood - Acting Head of Drama Department.

Jemma HurstWe warmly acknowledge Jemma’s significant, energetic and focused support for students as a Year 10 Dean. Aside from two spells of maternity leave Jemma has held the Dean’s role since early 2013. We appreciate all that she has contributed to the wider College community.

Pride –ManawaWhakahi

Quality –Ako Pai

Respect –Whakaute

Continued acknowledgement of good behaviour – doing the right thing – is measured by the receipt of Mihi Pai and as a parent you may well have received the congratulatory email that lets you know how many your child is receiving. How many has your young person got? Ask them about it next time you all sit down as a family to enjoy each other’s company for a meal together. Agree to turn off all cell phones and devices and let them experience the pleasures of family conversation.

‘The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place but to leave unsaid

the wrong thing at the tempting moment’. Dorothy Nevill Ron Cresswell Deputy Principal

Appropriate uniform.

Rubbish in the bins.

Appropriate language.

Look out for your mates.

Keep spaces presentable and clean.

Be in the right place at the right time.

Be in the learning space ready to learn by the second bell.

Positive interactions with others.

Use polite and appropriate language and volume.

Right place, right time.

Be considerate to others.

Respect staff and their requests.

Information

Spirit Trophy Voyage Team –Fundraiser Recipients

The Spirit Trophy Voyage Team thanks everyone who supported their final fundraisers for their trip on the Spirit of New Zealand, from last Sunday 21 July to Friday 26 July.Crusaders v Highlanders - Predict the ScoreNo-one managed to pick the exact final score in this exciting quarter-final match but three people were only one point off the final score, which was 38-14 to the Crusaders.  Congratulations to: Mick Gola (37-14), Tony Moore (38-15), Harris Family (38-15).Holiday ‘Box of Fun’ RaffleThe raffle was drawn at the Ashburton Police Station and all winners have been notified.1st - #47 Sherina Gola; 2nd - #206 Vanessa Beams;3rd - #408 Nicola Winstone.

FRIDAY 02 AUGUST 2019WHERE: Ashburton Club & MSA,213 Burnett Street, Ashburton.

KICK oFF: 7:00pm - 9:30pm(Doors open 6:00pm)

To book: Contact LukeEmail: mt@ashcoll.school.nz

Cell 021 108 7634

AshColl Footy Quiz Night!! Come along and support our football girls’ with further fundraising for their Winter Sports Tournament Week competition in Timaru.

$60 Per Table (maximum of six people)

Prizes for top three teams.

Awesome raffle prizes throughout the evening.

(Tickets $1.00 each)

Yummy homemade food (all $1.00 each).

The bar will be open!

Welcome

Internal Appointments

Appreciation

Girls’ CompetitionJunior Girls’ B Team – B Grade WinnersCoached by Summer Anderson the team competed well through all their games, dominating the B Grade Competition. The team’s results held some significant winning scores, with just two closer margins – over Mountainview High School (43-7), SKC [St Kevin’s College] (33-4), Geraldine Junior B (36-8), Mt Hutt College (37-19), Roncalli College 9B (30-5), Roncalli College 9A (22-16). With their winning certificates (pictured below, back row, left to right): Zeāhn Otene, Amelia Harris, Laura Winchester, Claudia Thomas, Taylor Shaw.(Front row, left to right): Ruby Gray, Anna Gray, Chinastu Hunt.

Ashburton CollegeIndividual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment News

Issue 2325 July 2019

Congratulations Events‘Olympus Awaits’- College BallAs reported in our previous newsletter a very successful evening was held on Friday 28 June. Apology to Spray Marks We do apologise however, that Spray Marks was not credited for their significant, and quality, traffic management input. It was incorrectly credited to another firm.This is a service Spray Marks have provided for several years and we thank the following key people for this input: Grant Pithie did a great job with the Transport Management planning, adapting the plan this year, which successfully sped up arrivals on what was a traditionally freezing cold night!  Cornelius Matla and Stew Lilley were on site for the second consecutive year; setting up, monitoring and controlling the process, as well as packing up at the end. We thank them sincerely for sacrificing their Friday night for a cold evening outdoors during the event!Welcome on Entry On entering the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, attendees were formally met by (right to left) Principal Ross Preece; Deputy Principals Helen Shore-Taylor, Ron Cresswell and Jono Hay; Head Boy William Wallis and Head Girl Mollie Gibson; and Ball Committee Co-Leaders Maisie Looij and Julie Mushonga.

(Pictured right): Attendees around tables on the stage, with scenes from outside and those arriving being shown behind.

(Pictured left, left and right): Hemi Te Paki andOliva Stockdill being greeted, in front of one of the many beautiful themed areas, master-minded by Denise and her team from Balloons and Flowers.

High School Musical –The Ashburton College Production

A highlight to end Term Two with was the College’s High School Musical Production. The show was impressive, fast-moving, light and bright, back-dropped by great scenery, superbly choreographed and musically directed, with polished acting. The students captured the intent and nuances of the production very well, with timing well-executed.Three evenings of audiences thoroughly appreciated the talent on display, on and off stage, and the customary hard work which always precedes performance nights.Director Claire Bubb, Choreographer Kylie Backhouse-Smith, and Musical Director former College student Olivia Pike, should be well-pleased with the outcome, as should all who performed and participated.

(Pictured left, left and right): Savannah Martin as Gabriella Montez and Calais Hill as Troy Bolten.

(Pictured right, left and right): Ocean Waitokia as Sharpay Evans, and Joseph Collins as Ryan Evans.

(Pictured above, back row, left to right): Laura Michailescu Bogdan, Tia McCallum (partly obscured), Zoe Diedricks. (Front row, left to right): Jade Kruger, Savannah Martin, Brooke Miller, Liam Pram.

RefereesA special mention goes to the students refereeing at the tournaments. Cat Anderson and Sophie Watson refereed at the Junior Boys’ event, and Wilson Hii and Tessa Thompson at the Girls’ Tournament. It was also great to have former student Summer Anderson back coaching the Girls’ B Team and Year 13 student Taryn Douglas the A Team. We appreciate their support.

Trophy Winners and Place-getters at Aoraki Junior Basketball ChampionshipsAshburton College had two boys’ and two girls’ teams at these Championships, with the Boys’ Championship held on 26 June and the Girls’ on 27 June, close to the end of last term, with very good results.Boys’ CompetitionIn the Boys’ A Grade section both the A and B Teams contested the A Grade competition with both teams competing strongly, and the A Boys’ team using their size and speed to overcome some tough competition.

Junior Boys’ A Team – Aoraki Championships A Grade WinnersOn their winning pathway the A Team scored three wins in Pool Play - over Ashburton College Blue (41-18), SKC (St Kevin’s College) Knights (35-22), Roncalli College 10A (33-20).The team’s two Pool Play losses were against Waitaki Boys’ High School A (35-21) and a close 28-31 loss against Timaru Boys’ High School.Finishing second in the pool Ashburton College was up against first place pool finisher Timaru Boys’ High School, and this time turned their previous defeat into a six point win, 27-21, to take the winner’s medals.

(Pictured above): The winning team, coached by Mark Douglas, (back row, left to right): Bradley Douglas, Riley Sa, Jacob Tallentire.(Front row, left to right): Denzel Banghal, Marc Calzada, Ethan Reodique, Henry Hobbs, Jamie Reid.

Junior Boys’ AshColl Blue TeamThis team, coached by Year 13 student Fotu Hala, also played in the A Grade competition, finishing in 5th place. The team had a slightly more challenging day of it, but still performed well. Their key win came against SKC (St Kevin’s College) Knights by the smallest of margins at 27-26. The balance of their games resulted in losses against the Ashburton College A Team (18-41), Timaru Boys’ High School White (16-36), Waitaki Boys’ High School A (28-40) and a closer score against Roncalli College 10A of 24-30.In the 5 v 6 play-off the team increased their previous winning score over SKC Knights, to win by 35-21.Team members were Charlie Banks, Fletcher Hobbs, Oliver Hobbs, Sonny McMillan, Dion Reid, Ollie Strawbridge, Jack Withell-O’Grady, Mickele Young.

Junior Girls’ A Team – 3rd Placed in A GradeTaryn Douglas was Coach of this team which, following two wins and two losses, finished the tournament mid-field in 3rd place.The team’s two wins were earned over Geraldine High School Junior A (32-9), Roncalli College 10A (21-14), while the losses came at the hands of eventual grade winners Timaru Girls’ High School (21-10) and second place-getters SKC [St Kevin’s College] (27-18).(Pictured right, back row left to right): Amelie Robertson, Lily Williams, Irish David, Emily-Jane Pierce, Charlotte Watson.(Front row, left and right): Deborah Muchiri, Riley Tindall. (Absent from the photo were): Eva Kelly, Mae Patterson.

Coming EventsJuly25-05 August Tokorozawa Kita High School visit28 Aoraki Secondary Schools’ A and B Netball tournament, Timaru29 Ashburton College - Rangiora High School Sports exchange, at Rangiora Tokorozawa Kita High School Christchurch trip Year 9 Oral Health presentations30 Tokorozawa Kita High School Tekapo trip 31 Business Studies Market Day, Chessboard Tokorozawa Kita High School Tinwald School visitAugust01 Year 12/13 Skiing, Mt Hutt Skifield Tucker Trophy Ski and Snowboard Competition, Mt Hutt Skifield02 Year 11 Outdoor Education skiing, Mt Hutt Skifield Postponement Day Tucker Trophy, Mt Hutt Skifield Tokorozawa Kita High School Rosebank Rest Home visit04 Aoraki Secondary Schools’ Snow Sports, Mt Dobson NZSS Shooting Championships (Triple S, Round 3), Home Range05 Year 9 Oral Health presentationsPlease note: Mid-term break scheduled for Friday 30 August Ashburton College will not be open on this day.

CoachesAlso appreciated was having former student Summer Anderson back coaching the Girls’ B Team and Year 13 student Taryn Douglas the A Team. We appreciate their support.