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An innovative school pool that will be heated by solar power is close to making a splash in Newlands.

The staff from Rewa Rewa School have banded together with the team from EasySwim to give the school pool a makeo-ver which will make it useful to the community year-round.

Rewa Rewa School Principal

Jan Otene said about four years ago the school decided to start fundraising to fi x up their old pool.

A roof, that covers the pool but can open up in the summer time, recently arrived from Germany but the school is still fundraising to get lighting and electrical work completed and install solar panels.

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EasySwim’s Todd Morton, Rewa Rewa School Principal Jan Otene and students Jerry Vakamoce and Caitlin Smith. PHOTO: Sharnahea Wilson

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A local teacher has been pre-sented with his prizes on Friday after winning the Warehouse Stationary’s most inspirational teacher award.

Wadestown teacher Richard Smith was awarded with the Inspirational Teacher award dur-ing a school assembly on Friday.

Richard was overwhelmed by the support and appreciation he had received

“This is an amazing day,” he said to the assembly.

“It is very special to have someone say something like this about you, but nothing I do I do by myself – it’s a team effort,” he said.

The teacher was the overall winner, surpassing 5537 other nominations in the fi fth year of the inspirational teacher cam-paign.

The nomination written by a parent of one of Richard’s students, Maria Edwards, ex-plained why this teacher is one of the best.

“After having children in education for the past 18 years I knew Richard was not an ordinary teacher.

“For the past 18 months, he has given my daughter and every other child in his year seven and eight class the gift of a lifetime - the ability to believe in themselves and the skills to learn in the way that best suits them,” the nomination stated.

Warehouse Stationery’s busi-ness development manager Mata Te Pania said the competition has gone from “strength to strength” every year.

“It is something people really get behind.

“We all know how teachers go above and beyond the call of duty,” she said.

Husband of Richard’s nomina-tor, Ant Edwards explained why the couple wanted to give something back to Richard.

“As soon as we met Richard we knew there was something exceptional about him.

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Wadestown teacher Richard Smith receives his award for New Zealand’s most inspirational teacher.

New Zealand’s Most Inspirational Teacherto nominate him for the most inspirational teacher award,” he said.

Richard received a number of gifts including a $5000 travel card, a $200 gift card, a box of stationery and a Notebook.

Principal Sally Barrett thanked Richard for his contri-bution to the school.

“Today we are celebrating Mr Smith’s amazing achievement.

“Thank you for your contribu-tion through your energy, vital-ity, passion and commitment to children’s education,” she said.

Richard and his family will be heading over to Cambodia early next year to educate children and help those in need.

Youth awarded for community involvement By Sharnahea Wilson

The Johnsonville Youth Awards saw another successful year with 19 young students being awarded for their efforts over the past year.

Chair of the Youth Award Trustees, Chris Kirk-Burnnand, said the event held in John-sonville shopping centre, on October 22, was a great success and the Trust is looking to grow the event even further.

“Each year there are so many outstanding applicants that im-press the Trustees with their involvement in the wider com-munity.

“The Trust is focused on youth development and giving grants

to young people to help with education, sport and the arts,” Chris said.

One of last year’s awardees Richard Kay spoke on the night.

Richard captained the Under 19 men’s Underwater Hockey Team and went on to win a Gold medal for New Zealand.

Local winners this year includ-ed Francis Rankin of Newlands College for having received one of the highest awards a St Johns cadet leader can attain – be-ing selected to represent New Zealand for St Johns youth at international competitions.

Laila Smith of Onslow College was also awarded for her success in gymnastics and circus arts, as well as her “keen leadership

skills in helping others”. MP Peter Dunne was the

guest speaker on the night and presented this year’s awards.

Johnsonville Youth Grants has now granted over $565,000 to 325 young people since its establishment in 1987.

Core funding this year came from Autoshop Group which has donated over $260,000 in the last ten years.

For over 20 years the awards have been hosted at the John-sonville Rotary Club.

“The move to Johnsonville shopping centre is a step to-wards getting greater involve-ment from the North Wellington business community,” Chris said. Charlotte Hollywood receiving her award from MP Peter Dunne.

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Two local schools came to-gether to celebrate National Catholic Schools Day by sharing a Mass and creating murals.

Students and teachers from St Teresa’s School in Karori trav-elled to Cardinal McKeefry School in Wilton where they celebrated the bi-annual event on Monday.

The two schools combined to celebrate the event because they both come under the Otari Parish.

Father Ron Bennett of the Otari Parish lead the Mass in the morning before the chil-dren got to meet each other and play together at morning tea.

Cardinal McKeefry Principal Tania Savage said the schools would be making two murals that would be symbolic of the Holy Spirit.

“The children will be mak-ing white doves, colouring in green for a cross and will cre-ate a big fl ame to go around it.

“It is a lovely idea for the

Getting creative for Catholic Schools Day

“We all believe in this project. We have put in a lot of time and effort to make it happen,” Jan said.

Todd Morton of EasySwim has also put in his time and effort into getting the pool up and running.

Rewa Rewa School pool will be the sixth pool where the team from EasySwim will teach pupils from that school how to swim.

Todd will also use the pool for swimming lessons after school time with the initial plan of holding lessons year-round.

“We are lucky to have Todd working with us on this and teaching our students,” Jan said.

She said the school was also lucky to have the help of their care taker Al Pearce who has dedicated much of his time to the pool.

“Todd and Al even painted the inside of the pool,” Jan pointed out.

The school has hosted many fundraising events and received generous grants as well as help from the Wellington City Council.

They now have a give-a-little page where they are hoping the community will donate.

The pool will provide a swim-ming space for local schools, kindergartens, playcentres and even some high school students.

Jan said they may even have an afternoon each week where the pool will be open to the general public.

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EasySwim’s Todd Morton, Rewa Rewa School Principal Jan Otene and students Jerry Vakamoce and Caitlin Smith. PHOTO: Sharnahea Wilson

students to celebrate being Catholic school’s together,” Tania said.

About 150 students from St Teresa’s and 90 students from Cardinal McKeefry got creative together – making pictures to join together to be-

come two murals that would be displayed in each school.

St Teresa’s Deputy Principal Katie Fisher said the day provided a great opportunity for the students of each school to get to know each other.

“It’s good for them to see

other schools with the same values as ours – it’s not just us who operates like this.”

After fi nishing the murals, the students and teachers had lunch together before St Theresa’s headed back to Karori.

Getting creative: Karmen Lin, 9, of Cardinal McKeefry and Eyalla Tu’ipulotu, 8, of St Teresa’s.PHOTOS: Sharnahea Wilson

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Students, teachers and hon-oured guests gathered at Mars-den Collegiate College last week to celebrate the offi cial opening of the school’s new innovative learning facility.

After fi ve years of students and teachers avoiding construc-tion sites and ducking in and out classrooms in the rain, a new multi-million dollar learning studio, school foyer and iCentre was opened by Prime Minister and honoured guest John Key.

The original entrance that was built in 1926 failed an earthquake safety test and had to be pulled down about fi ve years ago.

This paved the way for a learn-ing environment for the current students and “generations of girls to come”.

Mr Key congratulated the students and teachers on their new education facility.

He spoke of his mother as his role model and said how during World War II she lost nearly everything she had – including

family. “The one thing they can never

take away from you is your education,” he said.

School Principal Jenny Wil-liams said the new building, as well as new technologies, has fl ipped learning on its head.

“This building will provide suitable spaces for collaborative learning. We know the impor-tance of a collaborative learning environment,” she said.

“Complementing existing facilities, the Learning Studios and iCentre are a wonderful resource in preparing our young women for work and life in the 21st Century.”

Marsden Head Girl Nina Richardson thanked the school’s guests for attending the ceremony before she, along with a year one Marsden student, cut the cake in celebration.

The building was designed by Athfield Architects and included work spaces, study nooks and an extensive green vista which would provide a peaceful space for both collabo-rative and independent work.

Bringing learning into the 21st Century

The future of education: Marsden Collegiate College Head Girl Nina Richardson with Prime Minister John Key and Principal Jenny Williams at the opening of Marsden’s new learning facility. PHOTO: Sharnahea Wilson

Students will hear about damp flats and inequality from Members of Parliament who are aiming to make New Zealand better.

Green Par ty Co-leader Metiria Turei and Green MP Marama Davidson have invited anyone and every-one to go along to Victoria University to discuss rental housing, inequality and how Green Party policies, like housing warrant of fitness,

could make New Zealand better for everyone.

“We’d encourage everyone to come along – whether you’re really interested in politics, like us, or if you just want to vent about your cold, mouldy, expensive fl at,” Mrs Turei said.

“With the cost of housing going up and wages not rising to match, students are facing an uncertain future. Trying to fi nd a decent job after gradu-

ating can be really worrying.”She said there were “smart,

sensible, compassionate” policies they could bring in to make the playing fi eld fairer for all citizens.

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“We all know it’s getting harder and more expensive

to be a student, with housing costs going up and student fi nancial support not reaching far enough.

“This is our chance to hear about your concerns, and let people know how Green Party policies can make life better for everyone,” she said.

The MPs will be at Victoria University on Monday, May 23 and 5.30pm in the Kirk Building KK202.

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Empty shop faces in Ngaio Village that have stood vacant since the end of February now have bright new looks.

In the last month, residents have been able to take art classes and shop for baby seats after two new businesses moved into the row of shops along Ottawa Road.

Sam’s Art House shop opened last Monday and so far, the art studio has been a success. Some of the classes have been so full that owner Sam Walker had to turn people away.

Sam said she used to drive past Ngaio Village practically every day and was pleased when she found a place to rent in it.

“I feel it’s got such a vibe,” she said.

When she took over the space that used to house the Ngaio Fine Arts gallery, a paint job was high on the list. She was particularly proud of the bright turquoise colour she picked for

her door. “I think a bit of freshness

about this place is drawing people in.”

Three years ago Sam Walker was working as a counsellor when she decided on a career change.

She opened an art studio at her Khandallah home where she worked on her own projects and offered art classes. Demand grew and she needed more space.

She said she wanted her shop to be a friendly place people could drop in.

“I want people to say ‘oh, I’ll just go down and talk to Sam’,” she said.

Sam currently offers classes for pre-schoolers and children and is also starting a series of workshops for adults. She also plans to sell art work from local artists.

Just up the road is another recent addition to the Ngaio Village.

In an empty space that used to house a Save the Children

Sam Walker said she painted her new door turquoise, her favourite colour and loves the fresh new colour. PHOTO: Eleanor Wenman

Fresh new face for Ngaio

branch, Jo Boxhall opened Baby on the Move in late April.

The shop sells and hires out baby products like car seats.

Jo said many people have told her how nice it is having empty

shop space in the Village fi lled.“It’s a new face for the village

and the shops complement each other.

“It’s got a real community feel here,” she said.

Hundreds of volunteers have signed up to lend a help-ing hand during this year’s Mary Potter Hospice street collection.

Around 700 people will be out collecting on May 20 and 21, including some local Members of Parliament, for the annual appeal.

"We are very fortunate that Wellingtonians come out in force to support our street appeal, either as collectors or as donors," Mary Potter Hospice Chief Executive Ria Earp said.

The Mary Potter Hospice

provides free care for people with an illness who cannot be cured.

Ohariu MP Peter Dunne, Rongotai MP Annette King, and Wellington Central MP Grant Robertson tried the tabards on for size on May 12 at Parliament and practised their collecting skills.

They will be supporting the Hospice on collection day.

Mary Potter Hospice relies on the Wellington commu-nity to keep providing a free service to people in Wel-lington, Kapiti and Porirua.

"It's important that we keep

services absolutely free for patients and their family and help them through this very stressful time in their lives,” Ria said.

She said people shouldn’t have to worry about paying for their service at such a diffi cult time.

Ria thanked all the volun-teers who would be collect-ing for Mary Potter Hospice during the street appeal.

Anyone who would like to make a donation can go to: mary.potter.org.nz or phone 0800 MARYPOTTER (0800 627 976)

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MPs gear up for Mary Potter Hospice street appeal: (From left) Ohariu MP Peter Dunne, Rongotai MP Annette King, and Wellington Central MP Grant Robertson.

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More than 100,000 young Kiwis will, for one weekend, step into the shoes of refugees when they take part in this year’s 40 Hour Famine, to raise money for the Syrian children af-fected by the civil war. The 40 Hour Famine will run over June 10-12 and will be dedicated to 40 hours for refugee children.

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Both Zealandia and the Wel-lington Zoo will accept $2 dona-tions for entry during their Open Weekend of May 21 and 22.

At Zealandia visitors will be able to explore the interactive exhibition, get up close and per-sonal with New Zealand’s unique native wildlife and learn from experienced guides about the conservation efforts being made to protect fl ora and fauna.

Rata will also be open, and will provide sustainable food and drink for visitors.

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The proceeds from the gold coin entry will go towards Zealandia’s ongoing conservation efforts and the local and international fi eld conservation projects supported by the Wellington Zoo Conserva-tion Fund.

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Capital Harmony Chorus, an acappella group from North Wellington, won the Chorus Audience Choice Award at the Sweet Adelines National Competition held in Wellington in April. The 24-member women’s chorus entered the open (entertainment) category of the Competition. “While it was great to receive the Audience Choice Award for our eff orts, we were also thrilled that our overall score went up a grade from the last time we competed which was two years ago,” Chorus Director Joanne Oliver said.

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One of the country’s top digital entre-preneurs will speak in Wellington to a keen crowd of business, commercial and technology enthusiasts on Friday.

Claudia Batten is the youngest ever recipient of the World Class New Zealand Supreme Award and has been both a com-mercial lawyer and a digital entrepreneur.

She also co-founded digital business Massive, which she then sold to Microsoft for $400 million.

Claudia then went on to found two more highly successful digital enterprises.

She participates regularly across the ecosystem on boards, advisory groups and as a very active mentor.

Claudia graduated from Victoria Univer-sity of Wellington in 1998 with degrees in Law (Honours) and Commerce.

At Russell McVeagh she specialised in contract, IP, and technology law before moving to New York in 2002.

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Board in 2007.It was said this will be an evening “not

to be missed”. Marsden School in Karori said they were

delighted to be hosting Claudia Batten at her only Wellington appearance.

Tickets for the event will cost $75 per person and will include cocktails and canapes.

Claudia will donate all proceeds of the night to the school. If you want to buy your tickets for the event you can go to marsden.school.nz/claudia-batten or call 04 476 8707.

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The Khandallah Trading Company is proud to welcome Rory Byrne back to the local restaurant in his new position as general manager.

Having spent the last seven and a half years travelling, Rory is glad to be back in Khandallah where he was born and bred.

During his travels, Rory spent two and a half years in Australia where he met his fi ancé who was originally from the Netherlands.

The pair then travelled around Europe together working in high end villas and in chalet businesses in the Alps, Austria, Italy and Switzerland.

Rory has been involved in the hospi-tality industry since the age of 16 when he worked as a dishwasher at the res-taurant where the Khandallah Trading Company now exists.

He said the company is heavily in-

volved in the community. This involve-ment includes helping fundraise for school fairs, sport team sponsorships and support of local schools and their teachers – including Onslow College and Raroa Intermediate.

The restaurant also hosts a variety of charity events.

The Khandallah Trading Company will continue to focus on fundraising for local toddler Oscar Cakebread who was diagnosed with spastic diplegia, cerebral palsy.

“The month of May is dedicated to fundraising for his treatment, including some great prizes,” Rory said.

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Six weeks is all it took for 170 people to pledge to clear their suburb of predators.

Free predator traps were on of-fer for Khandallah residents and already most of those signed up had a trap baited and set in their backyard.

Organiser Gillian Bruce said there were a whole host of rea-sons why so many people joined the Predator Free Khandallah group.

Some simply do not like rats in their backyards. Others value the birdlife in Khandallah Park and want to preserve it.

Whatever their reason, Gillian is pleased with the response.

“Everyone is taking responsibil-ity for their environment. They’re all doing it themselves,” she said.

In the bush of Khandallah Park,

rats, stoats and weasels prey on the eggs and chicks of local tui and kereru.

Gillian said Predator Free Khandallah is about stepping up to the challenge of clearing out these predators and getting locals invested in saving the wildlife.

She said she has purposely made the programme more so-cial.

“That’s the most powerful infl uence – getting other people talking about it.”

The fi rst traps were sent out in early April and word-of-mouth was vital in getting her mes-sage out at the beginning of the campaign.

Gillian spent time dropping fl yers in people’s mailboxes but said many people that come to her hear about it from a friend or family member.

As the programme grows, Gillian hoped to set up a trap

line using more intense traps in Wellington’s green belt that surrounds Khandallah, to catch stoats, weasels and the odd hedgehog.

When people approached her about joining the initiative, she gave them a free trap as soon as possible.

From there, it is easy for people to set the traps at home.

A snap trap is baited and put in a rectangular wooden box. Wire mesh covers both ends of the box to protect any curious pets or children from getting snapped. One end has a rat-sized hole cut into it and the mesh at the other end can be pulled up to put in a snap trap.

If mice are a problem, a more sensitive trap is used. To fi nd out more about the Predator Free group email Gil-lian Bruce [email protected]

Pesky predators on their way outGillian Bruce shows off one of the Predator Free Khandallah traps she has set at her house. Photo: Eleanor Wenman

Fairtrade coff ee, hot chocolate, and tea were all free for the public at the Wellington City Council’s foyer as part of support by Offi ce Max for Fair Trade Fortnight. Wellington Deputy Mayor Justin Lester said the event on May 12 was a great success. “The turnout was amaz-ing, and feedback about Fairtrade Coff ee was really positive,” he said.

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Dear Ed, Like Barrie Green (Independent Herald, 11 May), my parent’s house in Raroa had a party line until 1957, when the number changed. Bruce and Ma-vis Wilson shared the line with the Osmans and O’Deas in Fraser Avenue. The four-party lines were on the original Johnsonville exchange from 1947 to 1957, a “rotary” exchange made by West-

ern Electric in Antwerp. Only the called number rang when dialled, unlike rural party lines with code ringing. The family house was in Hutchen Street, which is now the section of Haumia Street to Talavera Terrace. I had a 1952 annual rate demand of $8.30 from the Hutt County Council, including a $1.65 hospital rate. The electric “units” to Wellington

started from Monday 4 July 1938 after a ceremony on 2 July, though there were steam passen-ger trains before then when the line was part of the Main Trunk. H. L. Cummings of Ngaio pushed for an electrifi ed multiple-unit service like Melbourne. Yours, John Wilson, JohnsonvilleAbridged

Long-time Johnsonville residentDear Ed, Are people in

Johnsonville and surrounding districts not concerned about the imminent reduction in open-ing hours for the Johnsonville Police Station, from eight hours to four hours daily? There have been no comments of concern from our local body politicians, members of Parlia-ment or residents' associations.

Surely we should be concerned about the low success rates by police (approximately nine per cent) in solving burglaries and other crimes carried out in the Northern suburbs. Well done Independent Herald for highlighting this issue.Best regards, Murray Gray, Johnsonville

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Dear Ed, Hi Graeme, I believe that your photo on Frankmore Ave (Inde-pendent Herald Wednesday 4 May 2016) says it all. Why is our residential parking held to ransom by commuters? The only area of Johnsonville I have a real issue with for parking is Burgess Rd where you are not entitled to park in the limited parking at the vet. I was recently limited to parking in the KFC car park. What we need is to lead by example and place parking areas for commuters at our community

extremities - with 15 minute shuttles to meet up with existing/enhanced public transport. We already know that additional motorway lanes do not achieve better commuter throughput so why would we be naive enough to think that turning Johnsonville central into a giant commuter car park is a good thing. Please - can we not push these commuter car parks out to the extremities of our community?Regards, Colin Rhodes, JohnsonvilleAbridged.

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One local play reading group got together for a milestone celebration last week, marking their 85th year as a club.

Khandallah Thespians got to-gether for a celebration lunch on Saturday, May 14 to celebrate their 85th year of reading and performing plays.

The group celebrated the mile-stone with a catered two-course dinner and cake, a small gift for everyone and two plays.

Many years ago some local women formed the group and met – in their long gowns and white gloves – to read plays together each month.

“We have abandoned the long dresses and gloves (except when they are needed for a part in a play) but we still get together for the fun part,” thespians member Barbara Woods said.

“We read plays together once a month. We dress up a bit and have a cuppa together, usually in each others’ homes, and occasionally have a shared meal.”

The club currently has about 20 members and they primar-ily perform one-act plays of all genres, including comedy, drama and thrillers.

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lars and have got to know each other,” Barbara said.

“We do have a few laughs in the process,” she added.

Barbara said the group would have a break for the winter months “as it is not much fun

going out at night then”, but they will resume in September.

If you would like to join the group, as a reader (you don’t have to learn the lines) or audi-ence, call Barbara Woods on 971 5464 and she will get in touch when the group starts back.

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Long-time members: Audrey Reid and Vivienne Ireland.

The young leaders of New Zealand celebrated National Young Leaders Day on May 17 for high schools and May 18 for pri-mary and intermediate schools. “This is National Young Leaders Day’s 16th year, and 110,000 students have attended one of our events. Schools know us and are always very keen to send their young leaders along. It is amazing seeing so many young people buzzing with excitement,” Zane Scarborough, one of the event organisers said. Young leaders of the country congregated at Rauparaha Arena in Palmerston North.

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The starter gun fi ring at Karori Park signaled some fast paced cross-country action on Sunday, May 15.

About 500 competitors took to the start line in their age groups during the Kids Cross Country Series.

Ranging from four to 13 years old competitors grap-pled with fi ne but increasingly windy conditions.

“It's a great way to introduce kids to the sport from a young age. The little kids love it,” Sport Development Manager from Athletics Wellington Jo Murray said.

It is the fourth year the cross-country event has been held and it keeps growing in popularity.

The event was gratefully furnished with volunteers too old to compete in the series but still keen to support their chosen sport.

The winter series encouraged Wellington children to get outside and run in a relaxed and fun environment.

“The Series is perfect for the whole family,” Murray said.

There are four events left in the 2016 series in Upper Hutt, Tawa, Petone and Mt Victoria.

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(1.) Ruby Brett, 11, along with her friends the Clarke family - Caitlin, 11, Emily, 6, Lucy, 10, and Ella, 11. (2) Competitive friends: Maia Suttie, 8 and Neve Dunlop, 8.(3) Zoe Cunningham, 8, 2nd in her year 4 race with her mum and dad, Kirsten and Richard Cunningham.(4) Wadestown School friends: Briar Nicholson, 8, Milly McLaren, 8, and Annabelle Feltham, 8.(5) All in the family: Charlotte, 8, William, 4, and Ollie, 6.(6) Supportive: Ruby Easton-Smith, 7, and Isla Easton-Smith, 7(7) The Chilton Falcons: Jessica-May Smith, 9, Arabella Boaden-Trotter, 8, Gracie Thompson, 9, and Madeleine Wilson, 8.(8) Being there: Ross Weston and his children Sophia, 6, and Wilbur, 5.(9) Consistent performer: Anae Mundell, 5, winner of the Year 1 Girls race with her mum, Melanie Richards.(10) Happy volunteers: Imogen Skelton, 15, Lucy Hegan, 13 and Verona Conroy, 17.(11) Proud dad Andrew Crawford with his sons Tobie, 7, 1st in the year 3 race and Charlie, 9, 5th in the year 5 race.

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Senior students not only get to show off their dance skills but also have to learn how to act and tell a story with body language and mime, Fiona said.

“I am very lucky to have my mother, Katie Haines, on board as she was not only a ballet dancer and teacher but was also a drama and mime tutor so the girls are lucky to have her expertise during rehearsals,” she said.

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SOLUTIONFor January 19, 2005

ACROSS 1. Minister without portfolio (4-7) 7. Of the stomach. (7)11. Vision. (5)12. Dregs(pl) (7)13. Volume of maps. (5)14. Oil. (9)15. Explain. (9)16. Priest’s assistant. (6)18. Hairy. (7)21. The Loch ... monster. (4)23. Existence(Phil) (3)25. Purpose. (3)27. Fertile soil. (4)28. Temper fit. (7)30. Cask maker. (6)32. Limb. (3)33. Movie,”silence of ... lambs” (3)34. Corset. (6)35. Windpipe. (7)36. Jump. (4)37. Ex N.Z. first minister ... Henare. (3)39. Literary gossip. (3)41. Small whirlpool. (4)43. Too eager to fire gun, ... happy. (7)45. Group of performers. (6)48. Entrusted friend. (9)

49. Sufferer of sleeplessness. (9)51. Anoint with oil. (5)52. Repeat. (7)53. Banal. (5)54. Skill. (7)55. Impressive. (11)

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SOLUTIONFor April 9, 2003


SOLUTIONFor July 28, 2004

ACROSS 1. Result (5-6) 7. Scoundrel (7)11. Pulls (5)12. Deviousness (7)13. Excellent (5)14. Alert (9)15. So (9)16. Directs (6)18. Skull (7)21. Disorder (4)23. Racket (3)25. Take by sips (3)27. Stake (4)28. Artlessness (7)30. Low chair; Chaise ... (6)32. Expert; ... hand (3)33. Strange (3)34. Zealous (6)35. In brisk time(music) (7)36. U.S. state (4)37. Biblical vessel (3)39. Curve (3)41. Cupid (4)43. Exposed to air (7)45. Female relatives (6)48. An endless time(Lat) (9)49. Left handed people(inf) (9)

51. Angry (5)52. Solidify by cooling (7)53. Anaesthetic (5)54. Humbleness (7)55. Friendship (11)

DOWN 1. Sound (5) 2. Sent (11) 3. Shy (8) 4. Of public revenue (6) 5. Turn outwards (5) 6. Constrict (7) 7. Has high morals (8) 8. Reduce (6) 9. Sanction (7)10. Audacity (5)16. Arrange in steps (7)17. ‘Old Blue Eyes’ Frank ...(7)19. Competitor (5)20. N.Z. Prime Minister 1975-84 Sir Robert ... (7)22. Boils (7)24. Catch (3)26. Group of whales (3)29. Topic (5)31. Uninvited guest (4-7)32. Deoxyribonucleic acid

(abbr) (3)33. Sphere (3)38. U.S. horse race; ... Derby (8)40. Restrained (8)42. Casual (7)44. Annual calendar (7)46. Scoffs (6)47. Manservant (6)48. Form of expression (5)49. Water vapour (5)50. Gambol (5)


SOLUTIONFor April 9, 2003


SOLUTIONFor July 28, 2004

ACROSS 1. Result (5-6) 7. Scoundrel (7)11. Pulls (5)12. Deviousness (7)13. Excellent (5)14. Alert (9)15. So (9)16. Directs (6)18. Skull (7)21. Disorder (4)23. Racket (3)25. Take by sips (3)27. Stake (4)28. Artlessness (7)30. Low chair; Chaise ... (6)32. Expert; ... hand (3)33. Strange (3)34. Zealous (6)35. In brisk time(music) (7)36. U.S. state (4)37. Biblical vessel (3)39. Curve (3)41. Cupid (4)43. Exposed to air (7)45. Female relatives (6)48. An endless time(Lat) (9)49. Left handed people(inf) (9)

51. Angry (5)52. Solidify by cooling (7)53. Anaesthetic (5)54. Humbleness (7)55. Friendship (11)

DOWN 1. Sound (5) 2. Sent (11) 3. Shy (8) 4. Of public revenue (6) 5. Turn outwards (5) 6. Constrict (7) 7. Has high morals (8) 8. Reduce (6) 9. Sanction (7)10. Audacity (5)16. Arrange in steps (7)17. ‘Old Blue Eyes’ Frank ...(7)19. Competitor (5)20. N.Z. Prime Minister 1975-84 Sir Robert ... (7)22. Boils (7)24. Catch (3)26. Group of whales (3)29. Topic (5)31. Uninvited guest (4-7)32. Deoxyribonucleic acid

(abbr) (3)33. Sphere (3)38. U.S. horse race; ... Derby (8)40. Restrained (8)42. Casual (7)44. Annual calendar (7)46. Scoffs (6)47. Manservant (6)48. Form of expression (5)49. Water vapour (5)50. Gambol (5)

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Solution last week, 11 May


SOLUTIONFor January 19, 2005

ACROSS 1. Minister without portfolio (4-7) 7. Of the stomach. (7)11. Vision. (5)12. Dregs(pl) (7)13. Volume of maps. (5)14. Oil. (9)15. Explain. (9)16. Priest’s assistant. (6)18. Hairy. (7)21. The Loch ... monster. (4)23. Existence(Phil) (3)25. Purpose. (3)27. Fertile soil. (4)28. Temper fit. (7)30. Cask maker. (6)32. Limb. (3)33. Movie,”silence of ... lambs” (3)34. Corset. (6)35. Windpipe. (7)36. Jump. (4)37. Ex N.Z. first minister ... Henare. (3)39. Literary gossip. (3)41. Small whirlpool. (4)43. Too eager to fire gun, ... happy. (7)45. Group of performers. (6)48. Entrusted friend. (9)

49. Sufferer of sleeplessness. (9)51. Anoint with oil. (5)52. Repeat. (7)53. Banal. (5)54. Skill. (7)55. Impressive. (11)

DOWN 1. Flat seafish. (5) 2. Bedroom servant. (11) 3. Short summary. (8) 4. Normandy Native. (6) 5. Swiftness. (5) 6. Set right. (7) 7. Divide into degrees. (8) 8. Motionless. (6) 9. Free. (7)10. Social rank. (5)16. Size of gun bore. (7)17. Beg. (7)19. Bury. (5)20. Bewitch. (7)22. Division of ode. (7)24. Kiwi actor, ... Neill. (3)26. Hare(fem) (3)29. Male relative. (5)31. Injurious. (11)32. Deed. (3)33. Early evening meal,

high ... (3)38. Town-dweller. (8)40. Fragrant. (8)42. Underground cell. (7)44. Reaps. (7)46. Upper-arm muscle. (6)47. Concur. (6)48. Corn husks. (5)49. Angry.. (5)50. Comfort. (5)

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EYE ON CRIME

Over 3000 students will celebrate their success at Victoria University’s biggest ever graduation this week.

A total of 2,627 qualifi cations will be awarded to 2,353 students at six ceremonies, in addition to the 862 graduates who chose to receive their qualifi cations earlier this year without attending a ceremony.

Many of Victoria’s students are graduating with more than one degree or qualifi cation which is refl ected in the higher number of qualifi cations than graduands.

Victoria University Chancellor Sir Neville Jordan said graduation was a major milestone for all students, and the record number of graduates is an important milestone for the University.

“Graduation represents a signifi cant accomplishment, and is a time for students to pause and celebrate the cul-mination of all their hard work among their family, friends and teachers.”

He said the university aimed to

provide the backbone of research for debate and decisions on issue in the community.

“Knowledge is what makes those debates powerful, and our students’ work certainly adds to that store of knowledge.

“As alumni of New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city university, I know that this week’s cohort of Victoria grad-uates will go on to make an important contribution to New Zealand and the world, and I wish each of them every success in their future endeavours.”

He said the formal processions of staff and students through the streets of Wellington provide a chance for Wellingtonians to celebrate with the graduands.

“Sharing graduation with the wider community is a memorable moment and makes each and every graduate feel special. We encourage the public to come to the parades and enjoy the celebration.”

Victoria’s biggest ever graduation celebrates student success

By Sharnahea Wilson

Johnsonville’s St John’s Church is celebrating eight years of successful friendship lunches for the local com-munity.

On the fi rst Tuesday of every month since 2008, the friendly pastoral team at St John’s Church have hosted a lunch for anyone who would like to enjoy a meal in the company of others.

Graham Soal who is part of the pastoral team said the lunch is the perfect place for people to meet others from the community and share a meal.

“Anybody can come along. People who met here have become friends and now they come to the lunch together,” Graham said.

In the summer months the team serves choices of soups, salads and quiches and in the winter they dish up two or three meal options with tea, coffee and cake served for dessert – all for a minimum donation of $2.

Pastoral care coordinator Jane Watts, who was one of the people who started the friendship lunch in 2008, said

people do not have to book in advance if they want to join the lunch

“They can just show up with their donation.”

When Jane and her husband Brian to Katikati Catholic Church where her brother attended, they saw that the church held a lunch for parish members to attend once a month.

This gave Jane and her husband the idea to start a lunch in Johnsonville.

“We thought what a wonderful idea. There are a lot of lonely people out there who would enjoy sharing a meal together,” Jane said.

She said the lunch used to be just for people who lived alone but is now open for anyone who would like to attend.

Barbara Gordon of the St John’s parish said the lunch was more of a “community thing than a church thing”.

“It’s a really nice atmosphere,” she said. To contact Jane Watts phone 4993807. Or if anyone needs to be picked up for the lunch they can call the church offi ce number: 9731729.

In Johnsonville a white Toyota Vitz hatchback parked locked and secure in a rear car park in Broderick Road was stolen.

A school building in Haumia Street suffered damage when offenders smashed windows in the toilet block area to gain entry and further damage was done inside the toilets.

The rear door of a medical centre in Moorefi eld Road was tampered with in an unsuccessful attempt to gain access.

In Newlands a house on New-lands Road locked and with an alarm set was entered through the lounge area. The alarm was activated. An item of jewellery was taken.

In Khandallah a Toyota Corolla hatchback parked on the prop-erty of a service garage in Dekka Street overnight had both front and rear registration plates stolen. Also in Dekka Street a Toyota Corolla parked at the end of a long driveway overnight had both front and rear registration plates stolen.

In Woodmancote Road an

offender came down a long drive to a carport at the rear of a house and used a bolt cutter to open a cupboard and take away a drop saw and a nail gun.

In Kabul Street a sliding door leading to a bedroom was found wide open when the owner re-turned. It is not yet sure if any-thing has been stolen.

In Homebush Road a house was entered via the front door when of-fenders used a spare key found on the outside of the house. A large TV and other items were stolen.

In Ganges Road a gold Toyota Previa stationwagon parked over-night on the street was stolen.

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By Jacob Beleski MASSEY JOURNALISM STUDENT

Blustery winds did not stop New-lands Intermediate students enjoying their cross-country event on Friday afternoon.

Four races were held over a two-kilometre course: year seven girls, year seven boys, year eight girls and year eight boys.

Principal Angela Lowe said they had their own unique course to keep the students interested.

“We have part of our course through the forest to keep it interesting. We fi nd it’s better than having them run around in circles on the fi eld.”

With Newlands Intermediate and Newlands College located adja-cent to each other the course was designed to make the most of the varied terrains around the schools. This included a couple of hill-climbs, followed by a trek through the forest and fi nishing in front of the crowd on the college sports fi eld.

Angela said the day would not have been possible without the help of volunteers from Newlands College.

“It’s great to have students from the college helping out. It makes the organisation a lot easier.”

The volunteer students were situ-ated at intervals along the course, offering words of encouragement for

the young students as they ran past.The event was a great opportu-

nity for competing students to earn points for their syndicates, with some students also given particular goals to strive for by their sports coaches.

“It’s great for them to test their resilience and ability to face up to a challenge,” Angela said.

Julia Arboleda and Lawrence Reeves won the year-seven events respectively, while Tui-Aroha Frans-en and Lucas Maihi took the spoils in the year eight races.

All four were looking forward to competing in the inter-intermediate cross-country event later in the year.

Students enjoy run in the sun

The cross-country winners. From left: Tui-Aroha Fransen, 12, Lawrence Reeves, 11, Julia Arboleda, 11, and Lucas Maihi, 12. Photo: Jacob Beleski

By Sharnahea Wilson

North Wellington’s football pre-miers produced a scorching opening quarter to blitz fi rst round Chatham Cup opponents Seatoun at Alex Moore Park on the weekend.

With Japanese import Shohei Wa-tanabe in brilliant form along with a brace of goals from Simon Fejos and goals to Jono Rayner, Karl Romijn, and Corey Larsen the onslaught was too much for Capital 2 side Seatoun who trailed 6-0 at half time.

North Wellington manager David Rayner said the match was ef-fectively over after an early burst of scoring.

“It was a good expansive game by our guys and we had plenty of pace up front. Scoring those four goals in a 12 minute burst put us well in charge and we were able to use a lot of guys who hadn’t had a lot of game time.

“To their credit, Seatoun didn’t give up and they lifted their game in the second half but I was very pleased with our overall performance,” David said.

North Wellington will now face Kapiti Coast United in a second round Chatham Cup clash at Rau-mati on Queen’s Birthday weekend and David is expecting a good battle.

“We played them in the league and won 4-2 so we know them well.

Kapiti are always competitive and they’ve been a bit unlucky in some games this season so we are expect-ing a tough match and we will have to work hard to get the right result.”

David said the immediate goal for North Wellington is a local derby clash with premier league rivals Tawa at Redwood Park on Saturday. Both teams are mid table with identical win loss records so the rivalry is expected to be intense.

Chatham Cup fi rst round result: North Wellington by Seatoun AFC 7-0.

Goals: Shohei Watanabe (2), Simon Fejos (2), Jono Rayner, Karl Romijn, Corey Larsen.

Local footballers blitz opponents

inbriefSports

Onslow College student Hui Ling recently competed in the ITTF Oceania Junior Cham-pionships Cadet Challenge across the ditch. Hui made her way over to Tweed Heads in New South Wales, Australia. She managed to take out the competition, winning the Cadet Girls’ Single Championship and qualifying to represent Team Oceania. Because of her stellar performance she will compete in the World Cadet Challenge in Shanghai from October 21 to 30 this year. Prior to the Junior Championship in Tweed Heads, she competed in the World Team Championships in Malaysia.

Squash nights at the Khandallah Tennis and Squash Club have commenced. Junior Squash Club Night started back on Friday, May 6. The nights will continue every Friday throughout term two and term three. All are welcome to attend.

Table tennis abroad

Squash Commences

The Chatham Cup is underway and on Saturday, May 9 the players from Waterside Karori Foot-ball Club faced o� against Petone Football Club in a close battle. The local boys were up against a top four central league side, though the � rst half was relatively even with just one goal being scored by Petone. The second half heated up with an own goal bringing the score up to 1-1. A quick counter attack by the opposition, however, saw Petone back in the lead. Man of the match Levi McFarlane had the op-positions defenders on the back foot and the game went into extra time. Two-all after extra-time meant the teams needed to have a penalty shoot out to � nish the match. Petone took out the penalties, � nally winning the game.

Chatham Cup battle

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