Term ThreeTerm Three has been a whirlwind of events and activities: Course Confirmation Evening and students choosing subjects for 2020; Year 11, 12 and 13 students’ in-College exams; Winter Tournament Week; Open Evening and enrolment for the Year 8 students attending College next year; Music Evening; Burnside, Lincoln and Rangiora High Schools’ Sports

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Issue 333 October 2019

Deputy Principal’s Message

exchanges; and staff have now written senior student reports.Term FourTerm Four will involve a raft of activities, including those associated with farewells to our students who are leaving Ashburton College at the end of 2019. We will have the Blues Assembly where students are recognised for their Sporting and Cultural achievements; the announcement of the winning House for 2019; the Chess Match on the Chessboard where Staff and the Student Executive vie for trophy honours via a set game of chess added to with copious supplies of water as players are ‘disposed’ of; Year 13 Graduation Ceremony; the Year 12 Prize-giving where the Head Boy, Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy and Deputy Head Girl for 2020 will be announced; Year 11 Prize-giving and the Year 13 Graduation Dinner. NCEA Examinations These events then leave us hurtling into the real business part of the year – the final NCEA examinations, which start on Thursday 07 November. The accumulation of credits over the course of the year means that students know exactly what they need to reach the ‘magic figure’ required to gain each NCEA Level. An NCEA study has observed that once students know (or think) that they have reached that figure, the motivation to keep going and to do really well may be affected and this may impact on how well they prepare for and perform in the external examinations. It is not that simple! Students, especially those who are hoping to gain University Entrance from their course this year, must remember that tertiary faculties, in setting their entry criteria for courses, are looking at the quality of the credits that students are gaining – that is: how many Achieved, Merit and Excellence Grades they have gained. Listed below are the requirements for each level:Level 1 – 80 Credits, including 10 Numeracy and 10 Literacy Credits.Level 2 – 60 Credits at Level 2 or above; 20 Credits from any other level.Level 3 – 60 Credits at Level 3 or above; and 20 at Level 2.Certificate Endorsement – e.g: NCEA Level 1 Endorsed ExcellenceCertificate Endorsed Merit – 50 Credits at Merit or betterCertificate Endorsed Excellence – 50 Credits at ExcellenceCourse Endorsement – e.g: NCEA Level 2 TechnologyEndorsed Merit – at least three such Credits from externally assessed standards and at least three from internally assessed standards in a single school year. Course Endorsed Merit – 14 Credits at Merit or higherCourse Endorsed Excellence – 14 Credits at Excellence or higherIt is clear that students must aim to do their very best at whatever level they are studying. A consistently good, motivated attitude towards study, achievement in school work, and towards performance in external examinations, is the kind of attitude that can play a part in a student’s success. I would like to extend to all students my very best wishes for examination success in this year’s NCEA examinations. A lot of hard work has been done by students and their teachers. Soon, all of that is put to the test…. good luck. Helen Shore-Taylor Deputy Principal

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Ashburton College Music Department presentsRed Carpet Evening

7:00pmThursday 24 October

Tickets - $15Ashburton College Auditorium

Red Carpet Evening This evening showcases the amazing musical talent of Ashburton College students. We look forward to sharing an evening of wonderful entertainment with family, friends and the Ashburton community.

Tickets are now available from the College Office.

Cultural Food, Fashion and Mufti Day College was a colourful place to be on Thursday 12 September (pictured below) when the College’s Student Cultural Committee’s planning for an international food, style and mufti day came to fruition.Committee leader Jacklynn Afu was ably supported by members Jade Kruger, Romina Malabuyoc, Altha Zamora, Zoe Diedricks, Shania Harrison-Lee and Joseph Collins.The complete day was run by the Cultural Committee, including lighting and sound in the Auditorium, and organising prizes for the winners of the fashion show. Food StallsJacklynn advised that, as for 2018, there were four stalls selling food items ranging across the cultures of Tonga, Samoa, Brazil, Philippines, Germany and Japan. A wide variety of food was on offer for purchase, including – • fromtheTongan Stall – Otai (Tongan fruit drink), Chop Suey with Rice,

Keke Isite (round doughnut); • theFilipino Stall – Pancit Bihon and Canton (chicken, rice noodles and

vegetables), desserts and drinks of Cassava Cake, Shakoy/Lubid-Lubid (twisted doughnut), Chocolate Crinkles; Mango Float with Nata De Coco (cream, crackers, and fruit); Iced Tea Gulaman (sweetened milk with jelly);

• theSamoan Stall – Sapasui (Chop Suey) with Salaki Pakeka (Potato Salad) and Vaifala (Pineapple drink).

• theJapanese, Brazilian and German Stalls – Sushi and Japanese Curry; Burritos; and Bratwurst and Rostbratwurst (sausage and bun).

Sales at the stalls raised just over $350 with agreement that 40% of the profits (and in some cases donations were higher) be donated to support costumes and travels for next year’s Polyfest events. Jacklynn said that there were a lot of parent and teacher helpers at the stalls, doing an ‘awesome’ job. Fashion and Style ShowThis show was held in the Auditorium where approximately fifteen participants displayed their national dress, showcasing a variety of cultures. Prizes went to two senior and two junior students, where their costumes meant they stood out in a ‘unique’ way. Senior winners were – Fred Belford (Samoa), William Wallis (Scotland).Junior winners were – Gwen Zamora (Samoa), Tomika Lucido (Philippines).

Mufti Day - $1034 raised for Ronald McDonald HouseThis operated alongside the food and fashion event, raising a positive amount for the nominated cause, due to the generosity of families and students.

Events

SADD Week at College -and Headlines We Don’t Want

Power outage after fatal crash in Mid Canterbury.8-month-old among three killed in Ashburton crash.

Young boy killed in crash in Ashburton Lakes.Too often we are reading harrowing headlines like these. Too often New Zealanders are becoming statistics on a spreadsheet no one wants to be on.From the 23-27 September at Ashburton College, the Student Welfare Committee has organised SADD Week. This week involves the Head Students and House Captains coming together and promoting messages against dangerous driving. Nearly 400 lives were lost on our roads in New Zealand in 2018, making it the country’s worst annual road toll in a decade. Twenty five of these drivers were aged between 16-19 years. Everyone deserves to feel safe on our road and this starts with education. Earlier this term Year 12 students at Ashburton College participated in the RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) Road Crash Day at the Hotel Ashburton where they were educated in safe driving. This SADD Week (Students Against Destructive Decisions), students are encouraged to think about their driving. They are challenged to consider their decision-making on roads, and whether they are keeping themselves safe and making the roads a safe place for those around them. Black Day – Not Talking for the School DayOn Friday 27 September the Student Executive, accompanied by the House Captains, wore black and were not talking during their school day. This was to signify our forever-silent young drivers who have lost their lives on our roads. The aim of doing this is for students to see the students in black, not talking, and to consider that they could be another lost life on the roads. Always there in the students’ minds, they can’t respond, but their presence still remains.

(Pictured above): Students in black, with the crosses symbolising lives needlessly lost on the roads.

(Pictured left, left to right): Gwen Zamora (Junior Winner), with Shimee Araguas and Tomika Lucido (Junior Winner).

(Pictured right): William Wallis (one of the Senior Winners).

(Pictured above, left to right): Fred Belford, Winonalei Tupa, Gwen Zamora, Shimee Araguas, Tomika Lucido, Sama Sooialo, Lalani Fifita, Jacqueline Teulilo, William Wallis.

Schools Strike for Climate ChangeOn Monday 23 September students of Class 9V were notified about the nationwide ‘Schools Strike for Climate Change’ movement that was taking place on Friday 27 September.Innovation Class Teacher Shelly Robson said that four girls decided to take charge and organise an event to happen here in Ashburton. After sending an email to the College Senior Leadership Team and setting up a meeting with Principal Ross Preece, the girls had the green light to go ahead.They then set up permission slips and put out a message to all students at the College. On the day, thirty-two students marched from the College gates at 1:00pm to the Ashburton District Council buildings. Here they met up with students from Ashburton Borough School.The groups protested on State Highway 1, then moved in front of the Council buildings, chanting ‘You will die of old age, we will die of Climate Change’. They then delivered their self-made placards to the Ashburton District Council Reception before returning to College for their last lesson for the day.

(Pictured right, left to right): Julie Mushonga, Eirinn MacLean, Emma Stagg.

Shelly said that the students who attended are passionate about making a change to ensure that they have a sustainable life in the future.

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Issue 333 October 2019

Congratulations

2019 End-of-Year Final Days, Prize-Givings, EventsParents, caregivers, family/whanau, friends and interested community members are most welcome at all prize-givings.

October31 Year 13 final day. Students finish at 1:20pm. Year 13 Graduation Ceremony, Ashburton Trust Event Centre,

7:30pm.

November04 Year 12 final day. Students finish at 1:20pm. Year 12 Prize-Giving, College Auditorium, 7:30pm.05 Year 11 final day. Year 11 Prize-Giving, Auditorium, 7:30pm. College Auditorium.

December08 Leavers’ Graduation Dinner, Hotel Ashburton, arrive at 6:30pm,

seated at 7:00pm.12 Year 10 Prize-Giving, 1:30pm, College Auditorium, and Final Day13 Year 9 Prize-Giving, 11:00am, College Auditorium, and Final Day

Annual College Music Evening A superb evening of entertainment was offered from College’s student musicians on Thursday 19 September in the College Auditorium. There was a significantly impressive range of talent on display which was enjoyed by the appreciative audience, including the notable support of students for other students’ performances. Across seven sections, twenty eight performances took place, followed by the hotly contested House Fest. Mention must be made of the House Executive which performed most creditably and entertainingly while the judges were deliberating.

Special appreciation for the evening goes to – The three judges who had a challenging task on their hands when it came to deciding on final placings. It was a pleasure to welcome back in this role former student Jesse Bruce who has studied music at Ara, and is now a performer based in Christchurch. Jesse was joined by Helen Hinson, a talented piano teacher based in Ellesmere; and Alison Wakelin who is also an Ashburton College Alumni and a highly recognised music teacher. The Auditioning Panel of Angie Cresswell, Michael Petrus, Stephen Diedricks and Graham Bock. The Technical Crew of Ron Cresswell, with students Jayden Collett, Wilson Hii and Clark Stewart. College Music Tutors - Angie Cresswell, Paula Green, Michael Petrus, Barbara Thomas.Comperes – Head Girl Mollie Gibson, and Deputy Head Boy Carl Cayanan.

Results were – Junior Vocal Solo 1st Imogene Felton Ave Maria 2nd Kasey Higson Lost Boy3rd Ngahuia Maeva Lone Wolf (original composition)Senior Vocal Solo1st Ocean Waitokia At Last 2nd Barbara Nabeka One Night Only3rd Mitchell Farr ViennaVocal Duet1st Mae Patterson, Ella Pearson One2nd Amy Pearson, Mia Pearson Jealous3rd Oliver Livingstone, William Wallis Scarborough Fair/CanticleInstrumental Solo: Piano1st Jay Jung Piano Medley 2nd Jay Martin Nuvole Bianchi3rd Jade Jung A Wonderful Day in OctoberInstrumental Group1st Mae Patterson, Ella Pearson, Chinatsu Hunt When I Was Your ManBand1st Middle Road Fire and Smoke (original composition) Jade Kruger, Louie Pabualan, Liam Pram, Toby Woolf.2nd Empoly8 Me Down Joseph Collins, Christina Francis, Calais Hill, Spencer Ifopo, Barbara Nabeka, Scott Thomson, Ocean Waitokia.3rd Simply Pink Here Comes the Sun Rebecca Brown, Imogene Felton, Caendal Harris, Felicity Johnston, Ella Pearson, Maddy Young.Original Composition 1st Middle Road Band Fire and Smoke2nd equal Jade Kruger (Senior Vocal Solo) Other Half2nd equal Liam Pram (Senior Vocal Solo) Fly Me to the Sun3rd Joseph Collins (Senior Vocal Solo) This Is My Life

(Pictured clockwise from left):Imogene Felton, winner of the Junior Vocal Solo section.Ocean Waitokia, winner of the Senior Vocal Solo section.Jay Jung, winner of the Instrumental Solo.

House Fest Results Always hotly contested, this year was no exception, with high-level energetic performances to the fore. Special mention is to be made of House Fest Judge, Principal Ross Preece, who willingly extended his repertoire from the sports field to the cultural music stage. 4th placed Orange House 3rd placed Green House 2nd placed Red House Victorious Winners: Blue House (pictured below) with the coveted trophy.

South Island Secondary Schools’ Ski andSnowboard Championships

Manager for the day, Jocelyn Johnston, said that it was a stunning morning at Cardrona for this event where College students Mya Johnston and Cole Beeman were competing (pictured below, left and right). Jocelyn said that, although overall numbers were down, there were a number of overseas international students competing, many of whom had recently competed at the New Zealand Winter Games, which made for very tough competition. Mya Johnston was first up in the Ladies Giant Slalom, skiing two clean runs to finish in a very creditable 13th place, in a time of 1:16.99. Unfortunately Cole Beeman slipped out on a rough course in the Men’s Giant Slalom, but managed to complete his run to finish. However, he was able to step it up in the Men’s Slopestyle event with some slick style throughout his runs, to finish in an impressive 14th place, in a time of 52.00.

AppreciationThanks are given to Luci Beeman for transporting the team up the mountain.

(Pictured above): Mya Johnston.

Defending Champions Return toKa Toi Māori o Aoraki FLAVA Festival

On Friday 20 September, the Ashburton College Kapa Haka Group travelled to Timaru to attend the annual FLAVA Festival. AshColl was one of the twenty-three schools and groups from South and Mid Canterbury  competing in this cultural competition showcasing visual arts, performing arts and kapa haka at the Theatre Royal.A co-ordinator of the event said that schools’ engagement contributed to ‘exceptional’ performances at what was the 13th annual FLAVA Festival.

College Results The College Kapa Haka Group completed an impressive set with a relatively young group, with their efforts rewarded when they placed second overall. Sonia-Leigh Stephens-Tahuri was placed first-equal as the Kaea Tuākana Wahine (Most Outstanding Female Lead in the Senior Competition). Kaiwhaiki Peetitūmango was also placed first-equal, as the Kaea Tuākana Tane  (Most Outstanding Male Lead in the Senior Competition).

Appreciation Grateful appreciation is given to Kapa Haka tutor Matua Te Huaki, and to College teaching staff members Matua Tiipene Philip and Sarah Lassen for their support of and work with the students.

Kapa Haka Group (pictured above, back row, left to right): Thomas Kairau, Monaro Tahapehi, Freedom-Lee Gleave, Angel Kohunui, Sonia Stephens-Tahuri, Charlie Culshaw, Shante Kereopa, Rangaikore Makutu, Matua Te Huaki. (Front row, left to right): Tarquin Kittelty-Williams, Khalani Brightwell, Roi Makutu, Tokoono Pori, Kaiwhaiki Peetitumango.

Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Matchplay Golf Tournament.

Ashburton College’s Golf Team of (pictured below, left to right): Josh Ackerley, Hiromune Kakeda and Wilson Hii  travelled to the Coringa Golf Club at McLean’s Island, Christchurch, on Monday 23 September to compete in this tournament.With a 9:30am start against Christchurch Boys’ High School in B Grade, they teed off into a howling nor’ wester and faced greens that were fast but ‘bumpy’, due to having been cored that morning. College, as the stronger team, was required to give away a number of strokes, which challenged their advantage, albeit they played well. Josh gave away three strokes, Wilson four and Hiromune a massive ten strokes. This was a one-off fixture against Christchurch Boys’ High School with College playing in B Grade, while the A Grade competition was held also.Wilson Hii gained a win (1 stroke up), while Josh and Hiromune had close losses of 3 and 1 strokes down, respectively.

Senior Students Oratory Skills’ Impress On Tuesday 24 September, Ashburton College senior students stood in front of their peers to deliver some extraordinary speeches. With topics ranging from twins to finance, the audience was held captive by some of our most talented speakers.

Results were - Alex Wood took out first place in the Year 12 and 13 group, with an entertaining and informative speech about financing our futures, while Bridget McArthur was rewarded with second place for her speech about toxic masculinity. (Pictured right, left and right): Alex Wood and Bridget McArthur.

(Pictured left, left to right):In the Year 11 round, Easterlin Faamausili was awarded first place for her speech about stereotypes. Lauren Taylor placed second for speaking about being a twin, and Tia McCallum placed third with her speech about money buying happiness.

AppreciationTo judges, Jac Sparks and Jeff Withington, for their time, expertise and valuable feedback to the participants.

Coming EventsSeptember20-10 Oct AshColl Classics Tour (Italy and Greece)21-10 Oct AshColl German Tour25-11 Oct AshColl Tour to Japan28-13 Oct Student Holiday BreakOctober04-06 National Schools’ Mountain Biking Championships, Dunedin08-11 New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Netball Championships,

College A Netball team09 SISS Cycling Track Championships, Invercargill14 Start of Term 414-15 Regional Girls’ Cricket Tournament, Hagley Park, Christchurch18 Staff v Student Executive Chess Match, lunchtime on Chessboard19-20 South Island Secondary Schools’ Rugby 7s, Timaru22 Year 12 Chainsaw Day 3, Chertsey23 Special Olympics Swimming, Timaru24 Whole College Assembly (Blues Awards, Head student speeches),

Period 3 Red Carpet Evening, 7:00pm, College Auditorium28 Labour Day – Public Holiday30 BOT Meeting, Menorlue

(Pictured above): Cole Beeman.