QUALITY CATHOLIC BOYS’ EDUCATION In the Edmund Rice Tradition

Welcome, Kia Ora,

Namaste, Talofa lava, Kia

Orana, Ni Hao Ma, Malo e

lelei, Welkom, Faka’alofa

lahiatu, Dobro Dosli,

Magandang Bati, Karibu,

Bonjour, Sawadee, Guten

Tag, Konnichi Wa, Apa

Khabar, Selamat Datang,

Cead Mile Failte, Buenos

Dias, funyihng, Croeso

IMPORTANT DATES

6 May Start of Term 2

17 May

Liston Day

31 May Staff Only Day

3 June

Queen’s Birthday Holiday

28 June Staff Only Day

1-5 July

Y11 & Y12 Retreat

12 July End of Term 2

Issue 119 19 April 2013

Scripture Quote: ‘We ought not just to have the name of Christians, but to be so in reality’ St Ignatius of Antioch

Liston News

Liston College’s Special Character Statement

This is what the Lord asks of you

“Act justly, love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God” Micah 6:8

Dear Parents and Caregivers As we come to the end of a very busy and long – 12 week – term, I want to take this opportunity to bring you up-to-date with some of the initiatives which have been introduced and to inform you of some up-coming events.

Teaching and Learning:

When we re-structured the way we plan the teaching of Year 7 & 8 students, we established an additional level of leadership within the College. In the core subjects of English, Mathematics, R.E., Social Studies and Science we now have an Assistant to the Head of Department of each of these subjects to assist in improving teaching and learning at Years 7 – 9. While the HoD is responsible for the overall performance of staff and students within the Department, the Assistant has a significant role to play in helping to improve teaching and learning in Years 7 – 9. This year the key objective is to review the curriculum at Years 7 & 8 to ensure it meets the learning needs of the students. At the same time we will ensure that the appropriate assessment enables students to receive effective feedback to improve their learning. Once we have completed this, we will carry out the same exercise for Years 9 & 10.

At the beginning of the term I published the latest NCEA achievement data for Liston College and I am sure you will share my pleasure in the overall results. The Board and Staff are now working to improve the results further. We are committed to improve the overall pass rate in NCEA – and this becomes more difficult as you move past 90%. However, we accept this challenge as well as the drive to improve the rates of endorsement for both Merit and Excellence at all three levels.

Maori Achievement:

One of the recommendations from last year’s ERO report was to find ways to ensure that Maori students experience success as Maori. Currently our Maori students achieve success at the level of all students and this is especially pleasing. The Board and the Staff are committed to implementing the principles of Ka Hikitia which is a Ministry of Education initiative aimed at helping schools to engage more effectively with Maori students and their families. The staff have already begun the process of understanding the principles and applying them in their every-day teaching. We have a series of Professional Development activities planned for next term including a whole staff visit to a Marae. While the purpose of the programme is aimed specifically at Maori achievement, the principles of it apply to all students and will help to raise overall student achievement.

Special Character Review:

Next term we will have our Special Character Review which will be conducted by Sr. Sian Owen on behalf of the Auckland Catholic Diocese. The review will take place from 18th – 20th June. This is an opportunity for us to highlight the many aspects of the College which demonstrate the development of the Catholic Character of Liston College. This review will also enable us to reflect on how we can enhance the Special Character.

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QUALITY CATHOLIC BOYS’ EDUCATION In the Edmund Rice Tradition

AUCKLAND CRICKET PRIZEGIVING 8A Cricket

Sam Devereaux receiving the pennant for winning this grade AND the Yr8 “Presidents Cup”, for being the only unbeaten Yr8 team in Auckland’s Club Cricket Competitions 2012-2013.

CONGRATULATIONS BEN CALDWELL—Year 11 Congratulations Ben Caldwell, who was the youngest person to complete the 100km Oxfam Trail Walk held at Taupo in April. Not only did he successfully walk 100km in a time of 28 hours and 20 minutes but he also has raised funds with his team of four, the Humble Bees, of $2200 for Oxfam. The funds will go towards Oxfam supporting poor communities and local organisations to help people address the root causes of poverty in Africa and the Pacific. You can help also by going online and donating at www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.nz and check out what Oxfam trail walking is all about! Ben and his team the Humble Bees would like to reach their target of $2500 so any donation online large or small would be gratefully accepted.

CRICKET NOTICES

Current standings in grades:

1st X1 currently equal top of Prem B Championship

1st X1 winners of Auckland Gillette Plate T20

Jun A (Sect 1) currently in 4th place

Senior Midweek and Intermediate Midweek teams both currently top of their pools

Yrs 7 & 8 cricketers have completed their grades for 2012-2013 summer

8A won their grade (unbeaten)

7B finished 3rd

END OF TERM 1 The College closes at the normal time of 3.20 on Friday 19 April.

PRE-TOURNAMENT:

vs St Peters Cambridge 1st XI

won 5-2 Altaaf 3 Lewis 2

vs John Paul College 1st XI

won 7-1 Altaaf 4 Lewis 2 Theo 1

vs Ngongotaha FC 17th Grade

won 5-1 Altaaf 3 Theo/Lewis 1 each

TOURNAMENT:

vs Rotorua Lakes High School 1st XI

won 3-nil Altaaf 2 Shaneel 1

vs Forest View High School Tokoroa 1st XI

won 5-nil Shaneel 2 Altaaf/Sean/Kalum 1 each

vs Te Puke High School 1st XI

won 10-nil Altaaf/Shaneel 3 each Nathaniel 2 Burhan/Troy 1 each

vs Western Heights High School Rotorua 1st XI

won 1-nil Altaaf 1

vs St Johns College Hamilton 1st XI

won 3-nil Shaneel 2 Altaaf 1

Won group but came 3rd on goal difference

3rd/4th Final vs Kerikeri High School 1st XI

won 5-nil Altaaf 2 Lewis/Troy/Nathaniel 1 goal each

LISTON COLLEGE 1st XI FOOTBALL—WHHS 2013 RESULTS

This was the multisport tournaments 20th and final year. Liston College 1st XI Football squad has won the Senior Boys Football Competition of the tournament in 2001, 2004, 2005 & 2012. This year the Senior Boys Football Competition had 3 groups of 6 schools in each group. Each group played a round robin of games. Liston won all 5 games in our group but lost out on goal difference and ended the tournament playing off for 3rd/4th place vs Kerikeri High School. Excellent tournament over the years and will be sadly missed by all future 1st XI Football players.

QUALITY CATHOLIC BOYS’ EDUCATION In the Edmund Rice Tradition

The PTFA wish to thank the Staff and Liston community who helped make our gala so successful.

We also wish to thank our many corporate sponsors for their generous donations:-

Elizabeth Michael Corporate Wear Ltd

Kip McGrath Henderson

John Franich Jewellery – West City

Maree and Dean Selak

MOTAT

Phoenix Distribution NZ Ltd.

Pit Stop, Moselle Ave, Henderson

Mr Andy Lawrence Barfoot & Thompson, Swanson

McIntosh Dental, Lincoln Road, Henderson

Number Works and Words, Henderson

Tegal Foods

Westwave

Wolf’s Gym

The Trusts

Rainbows End

BDM Grange Ltd

Turkish Bread Ltd

LISTON GALA

….From the Principal continued

40th Jubilee Celebrations:

Next year will be the 40th Jubilee of the College celebrating the founding of Liston College in 1974 on the site at Holy Cross Primary School. The first year of the College on its current site was the following year – 1975. Planning is underway to hold the Jubilee celebrations on Labour Weekend - October 24th – 27th 2014. I will keep you informed of the plans and in the meantime make a note of these dates.

Development Plan:

The Board is currently working with the Diocesan Property Administration on the next project from the Development Plan. For more detail please refer to the letter on behalf of the Board that is included with this newsletter. If you have any questions please contact my P.A., Deirdre Auger, who will bring them to my attention. I will keep you informed of progress on the projects.

Communication:

Please check the College website for information on up-coming events and for copies of newsletters. We have worked to improve the quality of our communication through the website. If you have any suggestions for further improvements, once again please contact my P.A., Deirdre Auger who will ensure that they are passed onto the appropriate person.

I wish you well for the term-break and safe travels if you are making a journey during the break.

C S Rooney Principal

QUALITY CATHOLIC BOYS’ EDUCATION In the Edmund Rice Tradition

Careers Corner University Open Days

Auckland University of Technology

Parents and student Information Evenings for 2014.

North Shore Campus. Sport and Recreation, Health Sciences and Teacher Education

Tuesday 21st May from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.

Auckland City Campus

Wednesday 29 May from 5.30pm to 9.00pm for all other subjects.

Your son needs to read the Career Noticeboard for details or see Mr. McKenty.

University of Auckland

Parent Information Seminar Thursday 9th May starting at 7.30pm at the Owen G Glen Business School.

Come and hear about undergraduate programmes, entry requirements, scholarships, campus life.

Register your attendance at www.auckland.ac.nz/parentsseminar . Also read Careers Noticeboard.

Scholarships

The College has paid for the students so they can access the BreakOut website from school computers. BreakOut is a data-base of most of the Scholarships available in New Zealand for Tertiary studies. The students fill in a short questionnaire and the database comes up with information on scholarships that might apply to them. The website access is http://www.fis.org.nz/databases/BreakOut.php

As part of the licence this website is only available from the school computers. Students experiencing problems getting on the site need to see Mr McKenty

Useful website: www.careers.govt.nz

SCHOOL U

NIFORM

SALE

Friday, April 19th—Saturday, May 4th

QUALITY CATHOLIC BOYS’ EDUCATION In the Edmund Rice Tradition

TUTORIALS During School Holidays

Level 2 Japanese tutorial – Friday April 26th 9am to 1:30pm in Room F1

Level 1 Japanese tutorial – Wednesday May 1st 9am to 2pm in Room F1

Term 2

Level 2 chemistry has a tutorial every Thursday after school for one hour

Level 1 science has a tutorial every Monday lunch time

ABSENCES Parents and Caregivers, if you need to call to let the school know that a student/s will be absent—you can fast track by phoning the Attendance Officer direct on 837 9807.

FOOTBALL COACHES WANTED for 14B (Year 10) & 2nd XI squads.

If you can assist please contact Cuz

Mobile 027 294 3864

Email: i.mclaughlan@liston.school.nz

LIBRARY BOOKS All library books that were borrowed in term 1 are due back on the first day of term 2. Please return them as no other books can be issued while there are library books outstanding.

Remember to keep up your holiday reading!

HOMESTAYS REQUIRED

for French Students Liston College will be hosting four students from France, from Saturday 15 June to Saturday 13 July this year.

If you are interested in hosting a student and would like further information, please contact Kim: 027-295 3915.

PTFA AGM

Liston PTFA AGM is on Monday 13 May 2013 @ 6pm in the staffroom.

All Welcome.

LISTON COLLEGE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ELECTION 2013

Nominations are invited for the election of four parent representatives to the Board of Trustees.

A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters on Monday April 15th.

Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office.

Nominations close at noon on Thursday May 16th and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s statement. The returning officer reserves the right to edit candidate statements.

The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

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

Voting closes at noon on Thursday May 30th.

NAMING UNIFORMS

Where it is possible, please name clothing and belongings. This will greatly assist with the return of lost

items. Thank you

TICKETS $5.00 EACH

FROM LISTON COLLEGE RECEPTION

LISTON COLLEGE UNIFORM

RAFFLE

Valued at $250

Donated by

Congratulations to Mr Ross Melles, HOD Art, for

his piece of abstract artwork which came 1st in the Auckland Royal Easter Show Art Awards competition and was sold at the same time.

Ross Melles Art on facebook

QUALITY CATHOLIC BOYS’ EDUCATION In the Edmund Rice Tradition

AUCKLAND REGIONAL

DENTAL SERVICE

Our services are provided FREE to all pre-school,

primary and intermediate school children.

Henderson Intermediate Children’s Community

Dental Clinic

Kip McGrath Education

Centre

Individual tuition with qualified teachers—English,

Essay Writing, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, after-

school and holidays, Dyslexia screening.

Call Jo at Kip McGrath, Henderson on

836-9061 or go to: www.kipmcgrath.co.nz

HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

It’s My Turn To Cook Tonight

Bosch School Holiday Programme – April 22 - 24

The It’s My Turn To Cook Tonight Bosch School Holiday Programme is FREE, ONLINE, FUN and unique with great

prizes. It is available ANYWHERE there is Internet coverage. This means no travelling, no pick ups or drop offs – kids get food savvy and learn to cook in their own home, using their

food, cooking their dinner. Find out more:

www.itsmyturntocooktonight.com.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

24-26 MAY 2013

Allenby Park Motor Inn, Manukau, Auckland

A special weekend for couples to spend time together focusing on each other and their relationship. Ways of

improving communication between husbands and wives will be explored. A great opportunity for couples to evaluate

their priorities and lifestyle. Phone 0800 ENCOUNTER (0800 362 686) for more information and book now!

We are in the season of new life. Experience the joy of new life this week from the eyes of refugees

starting again in a new country, this week on www.catholictv.net. Great for sharing with a

friend.

YOUTH STUNT WORKSHOP

Our 2 events are "Youth Stunt Workshops" targeting age groups between 8-16years. This is a great introduction into Stunt Performer training where participants will be put through their paces, overcome fears and learn some of the secrets behind the magic of action film.

Courses are run by New Zealand's only stunt school with over 18 years stunt experience in the film industry, and having worked on projects such as Narnia, Underworld, King Kong and Lord of the Rings to name a few. For more information on the school, please view

www.newzealandstuntschool.com

This full two day stunt workshop (9am-3pm both days) covers fighting for camera, sword training, aerial awareness, harness and mini trampoline work.

There is no fitness requirement for this workshop as we work at the pace and level of each individual student. All students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.

Contact: Dane Grant on : 027 293 9656

ExudeNZ Beauty & Body Studio 12A Paramount Drive, Henderson

Do A Good Turn Daily for the community! $ 40 EXUDENZ CLASSIC PAMPER * REJUVENATING FACIAL * MANUKA HONEY SERUM INFUSION * GENTLE MICRODERMABRASION *PHOTOTHERAPY A luxuriating and rejuvenating non invasive/non intrusive machines. Pamper that doesn’t cost you the earth. A package designed to meet our local clients’ facial re-quirement, lifestyle and budget. So take advantage of this very rare opportunity which we are doing for the commu-nity this year on our 6th year Anniversary at Paramount Drive. For all enquiries please call Leigh on 021-1037791. email: exudenz@yahoo.co.nz website: www.exudenz.co.nz

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women West Auckland: Mary's Faith and Our Faith with Bev McDonald at St Michael and all Angels Anglican Church - 425 Great North Road, Henderson on Tuesday 7th May at 7.30pm. Reconciliation, Prayer Ministry and Fellowship to follow meeting. For more information please call: Anne Marie 832 1155.

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QUALITY CATHOLIC BOYS’ EDUCATION In the Edmund Rice Tradition

LETTER TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS From Henderson Police

This is just a quick message to let you all know about the changing to the train sys-tem within Auckland. New electric trains will soon be running throughout Auckland with our nearest one running through Sturges Road and Pooks Road.

With the electric trains come the electric wires that are overhead. These wires will carry 25,000 volts which is 100 times more powerful than electricity used in homes and is fatal upon touching them.

The issue I am concerned about is that I have witnessed many students from all nearby schools cutting across the tracks as shortcuts. With the new system when in place, the electricity can arc out (jump out) across the gaps. So, if you are within a certain distance or anything you may be carrying, you could still get electrified. The electricity can also be carried through water, so if someone pours water onto any of the live wires the electricity will travel though that water straight into the person holding it. I will also mention here that the new trains will be much quieter than the ones we already use.

It is illegal to walk across the train tracks, however the safety of the children is what is worrying me.

KiwiRail have some very good information pamphlets if you require further information also NZTA web-site has good information on train safety. www.kiwirail.co.nz

Please ensure that if you think your child can use the tracks to cross as a shortcut and just in general for safety information to them, tell them about this new system.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Constable Lorena McCabe

School Community Officer

Henderson Police