Ashburton CollegeNewsIndividual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment

Issue 3129 October 2020

Red Carpet EveningLast Thursday we had our annual Red Carpet Evening. This is a highlight of our musical year, where our top performers are invited to present to their whānau and our community. As we all appreciate, there have been few opportunities for any kind of performance that involves even a limited audience this year. It was a great night. I would like to thank all our performers and, most importantly, the Music Department staff, itinerant music teachers and the student’s own music teachers. Without them, such an evening would not be possible.Te Whare ManaakiAs part of our consideration of our College campus we have undertaken a rebranding exercise with our Student Learning Support Unit. This facility, a welcome part of our College, has always been known as the SLSU. After due consultation, we have decided that a more relevant name is ‘Te Whare Manaaki’. My thanks go to our students and their parents/caregivers for their input into this decision. As part of our new build the students will, in the future, enjoy a purpose-built facility, however the name Te Whare Manaaki will be retained within the new facility.College Charter and Strategic Document Review We have undertaken a recent review of our College Charter and strategic documents. These are obviously key documents for Ashburton College as we look towards the future. At its simplest form there are two future trends that we are preparing our students for. The first of these is that the world of work and employment is likely to be very different for a significant portion of our population. Soft skills such as collaboration, creativity and oral communication will become increasingly important. We are working towards a changed future. This year, the widespread use of Zoom technology was a clear example of how quickly future changes may arrive. The second recognition is that our Mid Canterbury and global communities are becoming increasingly diverse. In the future, to be good global citizens, people will need to be more culturally responsive and accepting of diversity. In both cases we are planning for a different future. College RollOur roll continues to grow. Our number of students means that we are able to offer a full and wide range of academic and vocational courses. This trend is, in part, recognition that the employment prospects in Mid Canterbury are healthy and that housing is affordable in comparison with other regions. Part of the rationale for our new build is recognition by Ministry of Education that this trend will continue, and will mirror the growth in many of our local primary schools. Final Assemblies This term is always frantic with many scheduled events, deadlines and recognitions. We always enjoy the final assemblies, especially our Year 13 Graduation. We look forward to having you join us for this celebration on 5 November 2020 at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. Ross Preece Principal•Tumuaki

EventsInformationMessage From The Principal

Ashburton College Year 9 Academic Scholarships

Criteria and application forms are now available from your child’s school.

The Closing Date for applications is next Thursday 05 November 2020, 3:30pm.

The academic examinations will be held at Ashburton College on Monday 16 November from 9:00am–11:15am.

Enquiries and applications to be made to Sheena Tyrrell, Management Administrator,

Email: ts@ashcoll.school.nz Phone: 308 4193, extension 812; 027 247 8003.

Please note that these Scholarships are Academic Excellence Scholarships.

NOMINATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE ELECTION OFTHREE PARENT REPRESENTATIVES FOR A THREE YEAR TERM

NOMINATION FORMSIf you are on the College Electoral Roll a Nomination Form, Cover Letter

and Eligibility Criteria, has been emailed to you, and posted to those without email.

Otherwise, forms may be obtained from the Ashburton College Officeor from the Returning Officer at the College.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE AT NOON, THIS SUNDAY 01 NOVEMBER 2020.Nomination forms may be returned by hand delivery, email, post or fax.

ELECTORAL ROLLThe electoral roll is held at the College Office and can be viewed

during normal school hours. CANDIDATES’ NAMES

There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the College.

Note: Anyone can stand for election as a parent representative.A candidate does NOT need to be a parent or caregiver of a student enrolled at school.

A person on the electoral roll may nominate themselves.A person not on this roll must be nominated by a person who is on the roll.

Sheena Tyrrell, Returning OfficerPhone: 027 247 8003; or (03) 308 4193, Ext 812;

Email: ts@ashcoll.school.nz

Ashburton College Board of Trustees

Mid-Term Parent Election 2020

Staff v Students Chess Match –Fourth Consecutive Victory to the Staff!

Held on the Chessboard on Friday, 16 October, this annual event was again held according to a pre-drawn historical set game of Chess but with the shifting and removal of chess players aided by copious amounts of water! We are assured that this annual end-of-year event started as a very formal affair, with players wearing ‘boards’ depicting their positions. At some stage it morphed into the event it is today, always a lot of fun, and providing wonderful opportunities for students to douse staff and vice versa. It can be challenging to distinguish between staff and students when it comes to enthusiasm and water skills.As is also traditional, the staff moves are made by a staff member who is leaving College. Jason Vannini, Master of Ceremonies, said this person is usually a long-serving older staff member, well-respected and leaving College at the end of the year. Mary-Anne Evers fitted the last two of these criteria! (Pictured right, far left): Jason Vannini orchestrating proceedings (front, left and right): Year 13 student Aidan Soal College Senior Chess Champion; and Mary-Anne Evers – teacher of English, and Senior Dean.Staff dress standard held some sartorial splendour (below left): Peter Lee and PPE gear (below right): Michael Clark leading the line-up).

Dance Showcase 2020Open to the public, free of charge.

Today, Thursday 29 October and tomorrow, Friday 30 October.1:30pm in the College Auditorium.

Different performances each day. Thursday features Hip Hop, Stepping, Māori dance styles and Contemporary.Friday features Jazz, Musical Theatre

and Contemporary.This is an opportunity for the College

dancers to showcase their workfrom throughout the year,in a performance setting.

Deputy Head Girl Maria Costas advised that this year the annual Student Executive-planned Quizco is being held a little later than in previous

years, given the COVID-related constraints around events. However, the Executive was committed to not breaking

with the annual tradition. Come along, bring your family, and friends

to be in the running to win some amazing hampers.Refreshments and food provided.

Tickets: $20 - for a team of four.Register: At the College Office, with your team name.

Or – Message the gram@ashcollstudentexecVenue: Collegiate Rugby Football Club, Smithfield Road, Ashburton.

Annual AshColl Quizco –Tomorrow, Friday 30 October, 7:00pm

(Pictured below left): Staff member Mel Evans receives a solid dousing from a Student Executive member.

(Pictured below, right): Defence mechanisms by Patrick Sandrey, ensuring the brain cells are protected.

(Pictured below): The two teams combined for the post-match photo, with Mary-Anne Evers (back row) triumphantly holding the trophy aloft. There will doubtless be double security for next year’s chess match draw, given this was the fourth consecutive victory for the staff side!

Staff Acknowledge Pink Shirt Day

Friday 16 October was Pink Shirt Day, a movement started in the USA to promote acceptance and anti-bullying. This is a theme which has been continued in other countries, with our staff keen to support and to wear something pink to highlight this message. This was well-supported at College and (pictured above) is a sample group of staff, in varying levels of pink, proud to promote acceptance, inclusiveness and anti-bullying.

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October29 Year 13 PED Golf assessment Year 11 Japanese class, Koji Japanese Restaurant visit,

Creek Road, Ashburton30 Mustang Car Club visit – Chessboard, lunchtime Year 11 OUE Mountain Biking, Ashburton River track Year 12/13 Japanese class, Koji Japanese Restaurant visit,

Creek Road, Ashburton Community Entry Programme Abseiling trip,

Peel Forest Outdoor CentreNovember03 Final whole-College Assembly, Chessboard, 11:25am 04 Year 9 Attitude programme, at College Year 10 Attitude programme, at College05 Year 13 last day of classes Year 13 Graduation Ceremony, Ashburton Trust Event Centre,

7:30pm08 Mid Canterbury Combined Cricket, Willows09-12 SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Week10 Year 11 and Year 12 last day of classes Year 11 and Year 12 Prize-giving, EA Networks Centre, 7:00pm11 9X Museum trip, Ashburton Museum13 Canterbury Anniversary Day, Public Holiday16 Year 9 2021 Scholarship exams, at College, 9:00am-11:15am 16-20 Aoraki Junior Sports Week, various venues16-09 Dec NZQA Exams

Aoraki Junior Tournament Week 16-20 November

This is new to 2020Each day comprises of two different events, including championship and

festival grades with the focus on having a go without the pressure of competition.

All events except for Smallbore Rifle are open to all Year 9/10 students.Available are: Monday 16 November: Tennis and Touch Rugby;

Tuesday 17 November: Caroline Bay Relays and Football 6s Festival;Wednesday 18 November: Smallbore and Hockey;

Thursday 19 November: Lawn Bowls and Volleyball;Friday 20 November: Badminton and Beach Net (ball).

More information is available from your Coach or Darion in the College Sports Office.

Entries to Darion tomorrow, Friday 30 October.

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Ashburton CollegeNewsIndividual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment

Issue 3129 October 2020

Bronze Medal Outcome at Cycling New Zealand Schools’ Mountain Bike

ChampionshipsThe College Mountain Bike team of (pictured below, back row left to right): Riley Blundell and Brad Blundell (front row, left to right): Oli Nicholls, Kayne Johnston and Mya Johnston enjoyed a trip to Wellington for the2020 Cycling New Zealand Schools Mountain Bike Championships, in the school holidays from 02-04 October. They were accompanied by Jocelyn and Michael Johnston in the Coach/Manager roles.

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The events were very competitive with high total entries overall, being 225 in the Downhill, 246 in the Cross-Country, and 425 in the Enduro.

Bronze Medal for Mya JohnstonThe Downhill event was held at Maidstone Park in Upper Hutt on a grade five trail, which required more pedalling than most downhill tracks. Mya gained the Bronze Medal, competing in the Under 17 Girls’ race, while Kayne and Oli both had top 10 finishes in their age groups.

Balance of EventsRiders faced windy conditions at the Waiu Trail Park in Wainuiomata for the Cross-Country, with Oli having a great ride to finish 7th. Unfortunately, Kayne had a crash towards the end of his race which took him out for the rest of the weekend.The Enduro was also held at Waiu Trail Park, with the event split into morning and afternoon races to cater for the huge entries of 425 riders from around the country.

5th Placing for Oli Nicholls, and 7th for Mya JohnstonOli had a fantastic race to finish 5th in the Under 15 Boys and Mya rode well to finish 7th in the Under 17 Girls. The Blundell boys also had very creditable results with Brad 23rd in the Under 20 Boys out of 54 riders and Riley 32nd in the Under 16 Boys out of 78 riders.With the size of the fields, all results gained by the riders were well-earned and commendable.

The Individual Final Results Summary was -Mya Johnston 3rd and Bronze Medal Under 17 Girls’ Downhill 7th Under 17 Girls’ EnduroOli Nicholls 5th Under 15 Boys’ Enduro 7th Under 14 Boys’ Cross Country 10th Under 15 Boys’ DownhillKayne Johnston 9th Under 14 Boys’ DownhillBrad Blundell 12th Under 20 Boys’ Downhill 23rd Under 20 Boys’ EnduroRiley Blundell 24th Under 16 Boys’ Downhill 30th Under 16 Boys’ Cross-Country 32nd Under 16 Boys’ Enduro

South Island and National Schools’ TrackCycling Championships – 6th National PlacingMaddi Lowry, Year 11 College student, competed successfully at the South Island and National Schools’ Track Cycling Championships held at the SLT Indoor Velodrome in Invercargill during the school holiday period, on 06-07 October.The schools’ event attracted over 150 riders from forty six schools, and incorporated the South Island Schools’ Championship. This year was the second National Schools’ Track Championships, following the inaugural event in Cambridge last year. Racing was held over two days and was run in an Omnium-style (multiple race event) points system, where points were allocated on finishing positions in each race, across the events of Scratch, Points and Keirin (where cyclists sprint for victory following a speed-controlled start behind a pacer). ResultsMaddi, competing in the Under 17 Girls’ age group, raced hard and was competitive in all of her races, finishing very creditably in 4th place in the South Island competition and 6th place in the National competition overall.

(Pictured above, left and right): Maddi in the Scratch Race and the Points Race.

Players can enter as individuals without a qualifying standard but teams are required to qualify, achieved through being in the top five in their district. Isaac and Brooke both entered in the individual competition also, in the Under 19 Boys and Under 17 Girls respectively.ResultsIsaac placed 25th in the B2 Grade, and Brooke 9th in the Under 17 Girls grade.There were ten teams in each of the team’s grades Isaac and Brooke were involved in. The boys’ team finished last, including losing a top player to injury, which meant each player had to play up a level. The girls’ team placed 6th from the ten teams.This was Isaac’s first time at the event in the team’s event, having previously entered as an individual only, while Brooke played in both the individual and team competition last year. Both loved the tournament saying it was good experience, and fun. (Pictured below, left and right): Brooke and Isaac in action on the courts.

(Pictured above): The Midlands Team with Brooke Cornish-Maddon (front row, second from the right) and Isaac Bazley (fourth from the right, back row).

Last of the 2020 House Sports CompetitionsThe build-up to revealing the winning House for 2020 draws closer, as the final count ticks down to the final whole-College Assembly scheduled for Tuesday 03 November.

House NetballAfter the long lay-off from House Competitions due to the COVID restrictions, House Netball was the first to take place towards the end of Term Three, played in three levels – Year 9/10, Year 11/12 and Year 13.The first round took place on Thursday 17 September, for Year 11/12 players, with Blue House emerging winners over Orange House (11-4), and Red House over Green House (6-3). On Friday 18 September the Year 9/10 teams, repeated the Year 11/12 draw and took the court, with wins to Red and Blue Houses. Year 13 players then had their rounds on Tuesday 22 September, with Green emerging winners over Red, and Blue over Orange. Finals Outcomes from play on Tuesday 22 September and

Thursday 24 September Year 13 Blue House took the honours over Green House (6-1). Year 11/12 Brought a narrow 5-4 win to Red House, over Blue House.Year 9/10 In a repeat of the Year 11/12 final the score was 5-4 to

Red House, over Blue House.

House Volleyball The Volleyball matches – Junior Girls, Junior Boys, Senior Girls and Senior Boys - were played from Tuesday 13–Thursday 15 October, with finals day drawing good crowd numbers around the Chessboard and strong House support.In line with Term Four protocols, House points and results now remain under wraps until announcement day.

(Pictured below): Year 9/10 House Netball final between Red and Blue (don’t be fooled by the yellow bibs!), with a successful Centre Pass just taken.

(Pictured left): Close competition for the loose ball in the Year 11/12 Final between Red and Blue Houses.

(Pictured above): At the start of the boys’ final between Blue House and Green House, with the Blue House supporters visibly in place, while (below) the crowd gathers, and the new flags oversee the action.

AcknowledgementA huge acknowledgement goes to Jayne Cornelius for her work, with the College Sports Committee, in co-ordinating these events throughout the year, and rearranging them as was required during this year.

(Pictured left): The Girls’ Final takes place simultaneously on the second court, with Principal Ross Preece officiating as referee.

Flagpole Legacy Project by2020 Student Executive

‘The Year 13’s Legacy Project For 2020 is up’ was the announcement! Each of the four flagpoles (pictured below), sited on the Chessboard in front of the library, now fluttering in the various wind directions, represent a House at AshColl – Blue, Green, Orange and Red. The flags will be adjusted to the height of whoever is in 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th place at the time. A massive shout-out is given to Ashburton Contracting Limited (ACL) for installing the poles, and to Head Boy Henry Chapman for organising this project. This year’s Student Executive has issued a challenge for 2021 when a competition will be held to design each House’s unique House Flag.

(Pictured above): Mya Johnston on her way to her Bronze Medal in the Downhill event.

(Pictured above): Oli Nicholls negotiating the Cross-Country course.

New Zealand Squash Junior NationalsAnother sporting event to be held in the recent school holiday period, from 01-06 October in Christchurch, were the above Championships.Two Ashburton College students, Year 13 Isaac Bazley and Year 11 student Brooke Cornish-Madden, who both play for the Ashburton Squash Club within the Midland Region (Ashburton to Oamaru) were selected and involved as part of the Midlands Junior team comprised of five females and five males).