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

14 October Day 1, Term 4

25 October Y11-13 End of Year Reports

Y7-10 Progress Reports

5 November Y7-8Waitakere Zone Touch Rugby

Liston College Prizegiving

6 November Y11-13 Exam Leave

11 November NCEA Exams begin

21 November Y7-8 Waitakere Zone Athletics

10 December Last Day, Term 4

Y7-10 End of Year Reports

Issue 127 25 September 2013

Scripture Quote:

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

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 Term Break Tutoring Programme:

This is another reminder of the tutoring programme which is available during the term break. Included in this newsletter is a schedule of the subjects and times for this programme. Once again I thank the staff that willingly make this time available to help the students achieve success at NCEA.

Special Character Review:

We have received the final report from the recent Special Character Review. It is a very positive report and I have included the executive summary below.

Liston College Catholic Special Character Review Executive Summary

To the Parents and Community of Liston College

These are the findings of the external review of the Catholic Special Character of Liston College.

Liston College is a Year 7 to 13 state-integrated Catholic school for boys whose Catholic Special Character was reviewed under the three headings: Catholic Community, Pastoral Care and Religious Education.

A key provision of spiritual nourishment for staff is the annual retreat that begins the year which all staff attend. It is not only a time of spiritual nourishment but also helps to build relationships among staff. The staff retreat reiterates that education at Liston College is Catholic expressed through the Charism of Edmund Rice.

The prominence of the Chapel at the entranceway to the College alongside the large and distinctive Crucifix emphasizes the importance of the spiritual life to students and staff. The Mass held weekly in the Chapel is well attended.

School Newsletters begin with a Scripture quote and the front page includes the school’s Special Character statement. The chaplain writes an inspiring column for each edition of the newsletter. These features result in a vibrant Catholic branded newsletter.

There is a strong partnership between the Edmund Rice network of schools and Liston College. The network provides a series of professional development opportunities which the school is involved in. School documentation reflects this relationship by acknowledging that the College is an Edmund Rice school, talking about the Charism of Edmund Rice and prominently displaying in classrooms and documentation the thrust of the network to meet the challenge of Micah to “act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with their God”.

Parent, staff and students all commented on the positive role-model presented by the Principal of a person full of faith. The DRS compliments the Senior Leadership Team playing a pivotal role in ensuring the Catholic Special Character is maintained and enhanced through the establishment of respectful relationship and expressions of Catholic life including liturgical events.

Liston College offers its students many opportunities to be of service to their peers and the wider community. Peer mentoring is one example of this. Forty year 12 students are trained by the school to mentor children in local primary schools.

The quality of its Pastoral Care is a strength of Liston College. It came through from parents and students that the college provides a very nurturing environment where students feel cared for. Students are also challenged to work to the best of their ability and to try new things; they are given opportunities to grow in confidence. Care for each student as an individual is at the heart of Pastoral Care at the College.

Students spoke of the teachers at Liston College in positive terms. Parents described the teachers as “wonderful”. The care given to the students by teachers impresses parents and students alike. They gave many examples of teachers going the extra mile outside normal school hours, of being approachable and willing to give extra support and of being passionate about student success in all fields of endeavour.

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QUALITY CATHOLIC BOYS’ EDUCATION In the Edmund Rice Tradition

OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION

OLD BOY NEWS:

Tom Hendriks Liston College 1975 - 1981 Tom spent two years at Auckland University studying property valuation, whilst working part time at Air New Zealand. He then decided on a career in sales for a major hospitality equipment provider, working up to National Sales Manager over 7 years before leaving to pursue a restaurant and food production business career. After one year of hard work in the restaurant business without significant gain, real estate opportunities presented themselves and with Tom’s father having had his own successful real estate business, Tom started real estate in March 1993. After 10 years selling and 4 years auctioneering, the decision was made to start a Ray White office in Glen Eden and to continue selling. The office now has 23 employees and is in top 10% for the Ray White Group. Tom's son Jason has just finished his last year at Liston College achieving great results and is now at Auckland University in a pre law year. Both Tom and Jason are very complimentary about their experience at Liston College and are committed to playing a big part in the 40th Jubilee Celebration and the Old Boys Association.

Basketball PREM A 2014.

Congratulations to the Basketball boys and Mr Lord. WELL DONE LISTON!

Liston College Annual Year 7 & 8 Football Trip to Rotorua Tour Party: Ian (Cuz), Jeremiah (Jerry), Mr James, Michael Butler (Old Boy), Matt Smith (1st XI), 3 x Yr9’s, 8 x Yr8’s and 10 x Yr7’s. Games: vs Ngongotaha 12th Grade vs Ngongotaha 13th Grade vs Kaitao Middle School vs Rotorua Boys Yr9/10’s vs Western Heights High School Yr9/10’s Due to the AIMS Tournament (Tauranga) taking place in the same week, Liston was unable to play John Paul College and Rotorua Intermediate, but the Year 7’s who played and beat Kaitao 4-2 were ecstatic and well deserved the win. Goal scorers for Liston were Michael Walters (2), George Smith and Nikhil Prasad. The group visited Skyline Skyrides – each player had a sky swing and 2 luge rides. We also visited Rainbow Springs - toured the Kiwi Encounter and the park, finally spending time on the Big Splash. Altogether it was an excellent trip! Thank you to Mr James, Jerry, Michael and Matt for assisting with supervision and the coaching of the players.

SPORTS NEWS

Ji Hoon Sung has been accepted for a place at the University of Auckland's Piano Academy series. There were only 16 places for all of New Zealand high schools. Congratulations Ji Hoon.

Old Boy, Andrew Greenwood has received his PhD from Curtin University in Perth, Australia. Andrew is a Geo Physicist. We will profile Andrew in a future newsletter.

Connor Moors received Player of the Day at the recent Western Zone Rugby tournament. Well done Connor.

CONGRATULATIONS

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QUALITY CATHOLIC BOYS’ EDUCATION In the Edmund Rice Tradition

EDMUND RICE CUP FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE LIFE OF THE SCHOOL—2013

This is your opportunity to nominate a Liston College staff member for the Edmund Rice Cup for Outstanding Contribution to the Life of the school. This can be a Support Staff member or teacher who has made a positive difference to your son and your family during the year.

To nominate you can either complete the form included in this newsletter, or go to our website to complete the online nomination form. www.liston.school.nz. The winner of this award will be announced at the College Prizegiving on Tuesday 5 November.

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Positive relationships were observed throughout the school in the respectful staff/student and student/student interactions. These relationships were friendly, courteous and genuine.

The Director of Pastoral Care and Deans can be justifiably proud of their efforts to achieve this positive environment. The Pastoral Care team meets regularly and work hard to consider and respond to the needs of any boy not managing any aspects of his study or relationships.

Liston College takes great pride in the hospitality it offers students of different cultures; full time students, short-term visiting students and foreign fee paying students. This is reflected in the display of flags in the Chapel and the interest students show in ensuring every boy’s ethnic identity is recognised.

Religious Education lessons observed were well focused and meaningful. Students were engaged with learning. Classes with the Assistant to the DRS included an impressive range of learning activities and a strong use of higher order questioning. All Religious Education lessons observed incorporated clear learning intentions.

Liston College is a College justifiably proud of its Edmund Rice Charism which permeates the life of students and staff. It is a College educating young Catholic men in a spirit which remains both true to Edmund Rice’s vision and relevant to the world of today. The incorporation of Edmund Rice values into the understanding and implementation of the Restorative Justice process is an example of this pride’s practical implementation. The students’ understanding of the relationship between values and the Restorative Justice process is supported by the impressive units of work at Year 7 and 8 developed by the Director of Religious Studies that introduces the Behaviour Management System in accessible ways within the framework of Special Character principles.

Liston College is to be congratulated on a strong commitment to its Catholic Special Character through a devoted staff and Board ably led by a faith-filled Principal.

Reviewer: Siân Owen RSJ, June3 2013.

I wish you safe travel for those families who will be travelling during the term break. God bless you and your families.

C S Rooney Principal

Eligibility:

Fixed or Permanent member of Teaching and Support Staff

Must be employed at the College for at least one year Criteria for Award Selection:

1. Outstanding contribution to one or more of the areas below in 2013: Special Character of the College Extra curricular activities Fostering positive relationships with the school community

2. Time commitment involved 3. Number of nominations received

Who can nominate?

Teaching and Support Staff

Students

Parents Selection Panel

Three Parents (to be selected by the PTFA)

Two members of the BOT (excluding the student and staff representative)

Nominations close on Tuesday, 22 October at 3.00 pm

QUALITY CATHOLIC BOYS’ EDUCATION In the Edmund Rice Tradition

Edmund Rice Cup for Outstanding Contribution to the Life of the School

2013 I nominate for the 2013 Edmund Rice Cup for Outstanding Contribution to the Life of the School for the following reason / s :

Signature: Date:

Closing Date: Tuesday, 22 October, 3.00 pm Return forms to Deirdre Auger, Principal’s PA or the school office. You can email your nomination to deirdre.auger@liston.school.nz

QUALITY CATHOLIC BOYS’ EDUCATION In the Edmund Rice Tradition

Liston College is looking for assistance with the supervision of the NCEA examinations being held during November. Suitable candidates would need to be free during the day to supervise the examinations and preferably have had previous experience in the supervision of public and / or university examinations.

If you are interested please send your name and contact details to the main school office with a copy of your CV. These will then be passed onto the NZQA Exam Centre Manager who will contact the preferred candidates.

Winners

Winners are everyday heroes. Winners take their seriously.

Winners never give up and won’t let you give up either. Winners have

Winners in their sleep. Winners make big things happen a little at a time.

Winners say “yes” to freedom and Winners go with the flow.

Winners see the beginning in every ending.

Winners expect the

Winners the best in others.

Winners are the people in the world when it comes to experience, laughter

and love. Blessings for today

Fr. Kevin Murphy, SM. Chaplain

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

TUTORIALS

Level 2 Chemistry has a tutorial every Wednesday after school for one hour (3.30-4.30)

Level 1 Science has a tutorial every Monday lunch time

Tutorials are also available during the school holidays. A schedule is included

in this newsletter.

NCEA EXAM SUPERVISION

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QUALITY CATHOLIC BOYS’ EDUCATION In the Edmund Rice Tradition

Liston College

Presents

An Evening of

Arts and Culture

Liston College Gymnasium

Thursday 26th September 2013

7.00pm to 9.00pm

Entry by gold coin donation

We are trialling a Summer Reading Programme from December 2013 to January 2014. We would like to see our library books being read over the summer break, instead of sitting on our library shelves. In the last week of school, Year 7-10 students who are returning to Liston in 2014 are able to borrow up to 10 library books to read over the summer holidays. Boys are welcome to come to the library for a permission slip and draw up a wish list of the books they would like to borrow. These books will need to be returned in the first week of school in 2014. Any losses or damages will need to be paid for as per usual. If you need further clarification, please see me at the Performing Arts Evening on Thursday 26 September, or phone me during school hours.

Jennifer Bearman

Librarian

SUMMER READING PROGRAMME

Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women West Auckland: The Promise of a New Jerusalem with Mike Lobo at St Michael and all Angels Anglican Church - 425 Great North Road, Henderson on Tuesday 1st October at 7:30pm. Reconciliation, Prayer Ministry and Fellowship to follow meeting. For more information please call:

Anne Marie 832 1155.

Host an AFS Exchange Student.

Tomas (Argentina) is 17, keen on mountain biking, camping and is hardworking.

Leon (Germany) is 16, enjoys watersports, camping and plays the guitar. Both arrive for school in NZ in 2014 and need Hosts

For more information call 0800 600 300 or 09 818 5520 or go to www.afs.org.nz

Free Music Reading Workshop

Runs on demand until December 2013

No-obligation, INTENSIVE, tutorial for children with no musical experience.

Will cover the contents of around 4-6 average piano lessons. Workshop notes provided.

By the end of the workshop you will be able to read music and play 2 simple melodies with both hands.

Limited placings per workshop. Booking essential.

One Parent must attend

Maria La Frenais — Ph: 818 3410

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QUALITY CATHOLIC BOYS’ EDUCATION In the Edmund Rice Tradition

It’s My Turn To Cook Tonight

Bosch School Holiday Program – October 2 - 4

The It’s My Turn To Cook Tonight Bosch School Holiday Program is FREE, ONLINE and FUN. It is available ANYWHERE there is

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Check us out at http://www.kipmcgrath.co.nz Term 4 weekly tuition from October 15th 2013

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