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Issue 7 December 2017

Integrated and Collaborative Learning Fortnight

Avonside Girls’ High School has a Vision for Learning that

aims to ensure that all our learners are empowered to learn

independently, can develop collegial and collaborative

relationships, are able to learn deeply and can connect

their learning to their communities. This vision is closely

linked to our school’s values of Respect, Integrity, Self-

Discipline and Contribution. The junior school spent a

fortnight in term four exploring integrated and collaborative

teaching and learning to enable students and staff to enjoy

a different approach to working with our curriculum – an

approach that helps us reach the school’s vision.

We began planning this programme earlier in the year

working in a collaborative inquiry group with a range of

schools from around Canterbury. The overarching concept

that we wanted our ākonga to explore was Our journey of

change is beginning but our sense of belonging continues.

Learning areas worked together to develop a two week

programme that supported ākonga to explore this concept

through research and exploration of our place in

Christchurch. Students completed an integrated project, as

well as working in a collaborative Science, Maths and

Languages learning environment.

9V and 10I created a company called ‘The Amazing Light

Consultancy Company’ and received a commission from

‘Design and Build Associates’ to consult and present on

what we should take from the old school site to the new

site in our kete.

9O and 10E designed a youth facility to be situated in the

East Frame, reflecting youth well-being. They used a range

of design tools, included 3-D CAD.

9N and 10D toured the Canterbury museum and walked

back to Avonside via the Avon loop looking at various sites

and memorials that are important to Christchurch history.

They combined this with associated research to develop a

creative visual, written or oral creative outcome. A small

group of students created an Amazing Race as a way of

introducing students to our environment.

9A, 9S and 10V explored how visual, oral and written

language can create a sense of belonging, creating songs,

music, banners and murals that can represent the ‘old’

Avonside at our new site.

9A, 9I and 10N researched the past, present and future of

a chosen area in Christchurch. Christchurch’s journey was

linked to the students’ personal journeys using excerpts

from local films and documentaries. The students explored

personal journeys of other characters using the medium of

film. The students re-traced the physical journey of

European settlers by walking up the Bridle Path. The

project culminated in the creation of a collaborative piece

of artwork.

9D and 10S focussed their project around whakatauki –

‘Me mohio ano I ahu mai Koe I hea Kia mohio ai ka anga’

and ‘Me mohio ano I ahu mai Koe I hea Kia mohio ai ka

anga’ Over the two weeks, the students worked in expert

groups and panel groups to plan, design and create a

mural consisting of a series of six panels. The panels

depict elements of the history and the future of the school.


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9E and 10O worked collaboratively to contribute to their

community by designing a range of community resources

that enhance the use and knowledge of the Avon River

(Ōtākaro) and its environs. Their brief was ‘How do we

make the Avon River awesome for people on the Eastern

side of Christchurch?’ We walked from AGHS to Ōrua

Paeroa along the Avon and learnt about the significance of

the Avon from Teoti Jardine and Evan Smith, local experts.

Science explored the significance of how waka for Maori

has its roots in times past, when voyaging waka forged the

links between the ancestral homeland of Hawaiiki and New

Zealand. How did they find their way and what were the

waka like? Through problem solving and teamwork

students learnt about navigation techniques, why boats

float, streamlining and waka design. Students competed

against other groups to make the fastest waka.

Mathematics students have been designated a country

and a budget. Under the heading of journeys, they have

planned and costed travel and accommodation

arrangements for a journey/holiday to that country.

Students showed their Dragon’s Den presentation where

they present their travel itinerary and their financial

calculations to show how they have decided to spend their

budget.

Language students chose a language to which they had a

connection, and researched phrases to introduce

themselves in that language. They worked on strategies

for learning a language and produced a short speech and/

or poster in the language of their choice. Students then

considered whether speaking another language increased

their sense of belonging to that culture.

We are grateful to the Old Girls’ Association, Gap Filler

and other guest speakers who gave their time and

expertise to our ākonga. We are also grateful to all the

whanau who came in to share in our celebration.


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Tena Koutou

Another full and busy year at Avonside Girls’ High

School is coming rapidly to a close and provides the

opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved over

the course of the year.

In just one more week we will hold our usual Avonside

ceremony to farewell the Year 13 students who meet

the graduation requirements for both attendance and

work completion. All too soon, it seems, we have

another cohort of students ready to leave, and we feel

excitement for them at the opportunities that they will

face as they progress on the next stage of their lives.

So much has happened on the new school front and it

now has a very real presence and reality for us. At the

beginning of 2017, the Minister of Education

announced the consortium whose bid had been

selected to provide our new school. In April the contract

was signed and we were able to share the plans with

our community, to much excited feedback. Since then

the site has been prepared and construction is

underway. We look forward to shifting into our fantastic

new facilities in term 2, 2019. Preparing for that is a

monumental, time-consuming but rewarding task.

Work on the new uniform has moved along and we are

on track to introduce our new uniform in 2019. For

several years from the time of its introduction, we will

have students in both old and new uniforms as we

transition with successive new cohorts only in the new

uniform while older students may continue to wear their

existing uniform. The general look of the new uniform,

the year round nature of the options and the choice it

provides for students have been well received.

We have continued to work at enhancing girls’ learning

experiences – aiming to embed our vision for learning

so that it is not a document that remains aspirational but

one that is real and alive in classrooms every day. This

is ongoing work for us - seeking learning experiences

for our students that are empowering, that are based on

great relationships, that encourage deep learning and

that may be connected to other learners or learning

within or beyond the school. Our vision for learning,

based on sound international research, will help develop

in our girls the capabilities they will need for their future

success. The diverse learning that has been in evidence

over the past two weeks in our collaborative and

integrated learning experiences at Years 9 and 10 will

provide a sound basis to evaluate our progress and

inform our next steps with this work.

We continue to prototype teaching spaces so that

teachers and students are able to experience the more

open and flexible spaces that they will encounter in the

new school - spaces that enable teachers and students

to engage in a wider range of learning activities.

Learning with digital technologies is an integral part of

being an empowered and connected learner. In 2018 all

students in Years 9, 10 and 11 will be expected to bring

a device for learning. While a device is simply a tool, it is

a tool that unlocks a whole new way of engaging with

classroom learning. It is a tool girls will be expected to

use in their studies and employment beyond school, and

so we believe that girls need to acquire the skills to do

that. Students at Years 12 and 13 may bring their own

device for learning in any class, and we strongly

encourage them to do so. From the start of 2019, girls at

all levels will be expected to bring a suitable device for

learning.

Finally, our new structures to support students learning

and wellbeing were introduced this year, with the

introduction of our new House (Pou) structure, vertical

form groupings (Whanau classes) and dedicated ako

time to support positive relationships, our wellbeing

programme and mentoring and monitoring of student

progress. We look forward to continuing to embed our

new structures and programmes in 2018.

In the midst of all this work, girls have learned,

competed, played sport, performed on stage and in

music settings, have created, have travelled, have been

recognised for significant achievements, have led, have

contributed, have had special moments and have

progressed another year closer to their future beyond

school.

I wish all members of our Avonside Girls’ High School

family a restful and enjoyable holiday season, and wish

our departing students and staff well for their future.

I look forward to working with you in 2018.

Ngā mihi

S E Hume

Principal

FROM THE PRINCIPAL


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FROM THE CHAIR

Kia ora koutou

It is hard to believe we are

almost at the end of

another year. The time has

flown by. Exams are

finished and many are now

preparing for Christmas

and holidays over the

summer.

This year has been busy.

Work is well underway on our new school site and we

are only 5 terms away from moving in! Our discussions

with the Ministry of Education on the proposed zone

continue and we now expect that consultation with the

community will occur in March 2018. We are finalising

the last details of our new school uniform which will be

introduced in 2019.

I would like to thank all of our talented, passionate and

committed teaching and administrative staff and our

senior leadership team for all their hard work under the

very capable leadership of Mrs Hume. It is important to

remember that in addition to running the school and

doing their best to ensure that girls reach their full

potential there is an enormous amount of work going on

around the planning of the new school. The school

continues to trial teaching and learning in a modern

learning environment, working collaboratively in the

classroom, implementing the new pou (house) structure,

whānau class and well-being initiatives.

I would also like to thank:

My fellow Board members for their commitment and

contribution.

Parents and whānau, the PTA, the Old Girls’

Association, and our wider community for their aroha

and support, all of whom work together for the benefit of

our students.

Our students for their participation, contribution and

generally excellent behaviour during the year. To all

who will not be returning in 2018 I wish you the very

best for your futures. I know that you will continue to

amaze, achieve and contribute to making our world a

better place. I also hope and trust that when you look

back to your days at Avonside you will have many

happy memories.

I hope you all have a safe and relaxing break.

Ngā mihi o te Tau Hou! (Happy New Year)

Noho ora mai rā, nā

Monica Davis

We welcome parents to join the Avonside Girls’ High School PTA.

Officers are as follows:

Rebecca Power Chairperson

Julie-Ann Painter Deputy Chairperson

Jane Forster and Anna Wilson Shared Secretary role

Cell Phone 0274132507 or email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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AGHS FAREWELLS STAFF

We are very appreciative of your contribution and wish you all well for the future.

Front left to right: Cerys Roberts (Social Sciences), Sarah Saywell (English), Rebekah Frew (Physical Education)

Back left to right: Carole Lake (Acting Assistant Principal) and Mary -Jeanne Lynch (Deputy Principal)

HOMESTAY OPPORTUNITIES

Our International Department is always looking for new families to host students. The students could be here from

6 weeks to one year. There many short term students who come for Term1 or Term 3. The payment for hosting is

$240.00 per week.

If you would be interested in hosting an International Student please contact our Homestay Manager, Lisa Garrett,

by email [email protected] and she will send you an application form and also answer any questions

you may have.

These staff are on leave for 2018 and we look

forward to their return in 2019.

From left to right:

Victoria Shaw, Susan Alexander, Lisa MacKay

and Prue Crum.


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Our 2017 Top Students

Our Senior Prizegiving was held in the Transitional

Cathedral, a wonderful setting to recognize the high

academic achievements of senior students, as well as to

present some key sports and arts awards.

Board Chair, Ms Monica Davis presented her report, as did

Principal, Mrs Sue Hume. Guest speaker was former

Avonside student Ms Teena Henderson who is currently a

lecturer in Te Reo Māori at the University of Canterbury.

She shared some of her experiences and lessons she has

learnt about how to deal with challenges faced in life. She

encouraged students to embrace change and

opportunities and not let fear stand in their way.

The announcement of our top scholars for 2017 brought

the evening to an end. Dux of Avonside Girls’ High School

for 2017 is Megan Taylor, who achieved subject prizes in

Design and Visual Communication, Mathematics with

Calculus and Physics. Megan was also awarded the Hugh

Rankin Education Trust Scholarship for Excellence in

Science.

Proxime Accessit is Ella Sullivan who gained subject

prizes in Classical Studies, English and Mathematics with

Statistics and received a Board of Trustees Prize for

service to the school.

Ella Sullivan (Proxime Accessit), Mrs Sue Hume (Principal) and Megan Taylor (Dux)

Lina True

Avonside Girls’ High

School

Sports Woman of the

Year

Jess Aspinwall

Avonside Girls’ High

School

Arts Woman of the Year


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BYOD at Avonside Girls’ High School

Digital Devices for Learning

From the start of 2018 all students in Years 9 – 11 are expected to bring their own device for learning. This will enable

each of them to access a wide range of opportunities for learning which are beyond the classroom walls, and the

geographical limits of our campus. The use of the own device for learning will enable students to collaborate in solving

real-world problems, and to develop the critical thinking skills which are essential in the 21st century. Our plan is for the

entire student body to learn with their own device before we move to the co-located campus early in 2019.

Avonside has a Windows platform, and is authorised to offer Microsoft Student Advantage. This means any student can freely download Microsoft Office Suite software (worth $900+) on to their personal device(s) while enrolled at Avonside. Many of the learning activities are promoted through this platform. For this reason a Windows machine (or a more expensive MacBook) are the preferred devices – an Ipad, a Chromebook, or any Android device cannot take full advantage of this environment. These are the important things to consider when purchasing a tablet/netbook/laptop for learning:

While any wireless device may access the internet at Avonside, not all devices are suitable for our learning environment

and communicating with our network. Many students have more than one device (eg a smartphone, and a laptop) and

choose which one is better to use for each task – different devices have differing features, and differing levels of

usefulness.

Recommendations for Learning at Avonside Essential

Operating System

A Windows 8 (or 10) machine, or a MacBook .

N.B. An Ipad , a chromebook or an Android tablet are not suitable.

yes

Screen At least 10 inches

A smart phone or an 8” tablet is not adequate for learning activities at high school

yes

Battery At least 6-8 hours needed to last through the school day yes

Keyboard YES (could be an attached ‘cover’) yes

Memory At least 4GB

Hard drive capacity

At least 64GB on-board storage. This is an absolute minimum, and will suffice in the junior school, but may not be enough in the senior years.

Solid state memory (DDR, SSD, eMMC) are faster, lighter and more reliable than an optical hard drive (HDD)

yes

Weight This aspect needs to be considered. Lighter is better. A netbook, or a tablet with an attached keyboard, is very portable, while a (full-sized) 15” laptop can weigh up to 2.5kg.

Camera Can be useful, but is more easily managed on a phone.

Cover protection

This might be the keyboard attached to a tablet, or a “sleeve” protection.

The device needs to “travel safely” in a school bag/backpack every day.

yes

Mouse A new device is likely to have a touchpad no

Features Smartphone Tablet Netbook Laptop

Large screen size ✖ ✖ ✖ ✖

Fits in a pocket ✖ ✖ ✖ ✖

Battery lasts all day ✖ Essential – check specifications

Short start up time ✖ ✖ Some models


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$$$$$ will affect any choice made about technology. More dollars generally means more features, greater capacity, faster processing – not all of these are necessary in junior high school.

Avonside does not have a preferred supplier, but we have endeavoured to ensure that local retailers understand our needs. It is a competitive market and our advice is to shop around: Harvey Norman, PB Technology, Noel Leeming, Office Max, Cyclone Computers are just some of the possibilities. Right now in the local retail outlets, these are some appropriate devices

under $500 which meet our minimum specifications: at least 4GB

RAM, at least 64GB storage (SSD or eMMC is better than HDD).

… and with a pen, for writing on screen (very helpful for writing mathematics, and annotating files):

Beware of “bundled” offers – most school backpacks have a suitably padded compartment to protect a travelling

device. Very few students use a mouse, but prefer to use the trackpad on the device. Do not be persuaded to

purchase Microsoft Office – it is free for students at Avonside, and can be downloaded at school

If you have any questions about the right device, please call the school office.

Alternatively email [email protected] with your queries.

Usefulness Smartphone Tablet Netbook Laptop

Basic reference, e.g. dictionary, calculator, simple searching

✖ ✖ ✖ ✖

Internet research ✖ ✖ ✖ ✖

Taking photos recording audio/video ✖ ✖ Possibly, but not the best tool

Manipulating photos, editing audio/video ✖ ✖ ✖ ✖

Communicating with the teacher or other students (e.g. email, text message)

✖ ✖ ✖ ✖

Creating and working with typical documents ✖ limitations ✖ ✖

Acer TravelMate TMB115-M-C99B Business laptop 11.6" Intel Celeron N2840 4GB 500GB HDD $446

Lenovo N22 Semi-Rugged design Education Notebook 11.6" Intel Celeron N3060 4GB 128GB M.2 SSD

$433

HP Stream Pro 11 G3 Notebook 11.6" - Intel Celeron N3060 1.6GHz - 4GB DDR3 - 64GB eMMC $458

Toshiba Remanufactured Satellite U920T Ultrabook 12.5" Touch Intel i3 4GB 128GB mSATA SSD $477

Lenovo N23 Yoga 11.6” N3160, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC $451

Lenovo Yoga N24 2in1 Flip Education Laptop 11.6" Touchscreen Intel Celeron N3450 4GB DDR4 128GB eMMC - with Pen



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Year 13 Leavers Breakfast

An Avonside tradition,

our annual Year 13

Leavers’ Breakfast was

held on their last day of

school.

The coffee cart proved

very popular!

Evolocity

2018 has been

another successful

year for senior hard

materials girls,

designing and making

electric carts to race

at Evolocity. They

won the fastest drag

cart at the regionals

and won the best stopping distance at the nationals along

with a $5,000 scholarship to ARA for young woman in

science technology and mathematics STEM. In all, we

have three carts completed and competing.

Pre-trades at Avonside

A new course started in 2018, a building based course

allowing girls to complete unit standards in building and

construction. Sixteen girls completed the course.

Three sheds were built and two of which have been sold to

a farmer in Timaru. The girls were involved in planning,

ordering materials and building, which included sub-frame,

framing, roofing, lining, weatherboards, flashings, building

and fitting the door.

The girls really enjoyed this course and have all enrolled

again for 2019 where will be designing and building

outdoor furniture.

English

ICAS English Congratulations to all the students who entered this year’s

ICAS English test. There were four students who

performed exceptionally well.

Grace Ward – High Distinction

Rata Brabyn – Distinction

Emily McGifford – Distinction

Alice Thompson - Distinction

High Distinction is awarded to the top 1% of scores for

Pacific Region, while Distinction is awarded to the top 4%.

Published Poets

The School for Young Writers publishes its Write On

magazine three times a year. This magazine features work

by school students from throughout New Zealand.

Congratulations to Emily McGifford and Anabel Bramley

who both have poems in the upcoming issue.

A Winning Speech

Congratulations to Y11 student Te Hinenga Te Hemi who

is the very first winner of the national Waitangi Treaty

Grounds Speech Competition on ‘What Waitangi Day

means to me’. Her success was announced at our school

Senior Prizegiving where she was presented with an

impressive trophy and her own personal taonga by

Education Manager of the Treaty Grounds, Monika Kern,

who travelled from Waitangi to present the award. Te

Hinenga’s prize includes a trip to Waitangi next year for

Waitangi Day celebrations.

Mrs Sue Hume (Principal), Ms Monika Kern (Education Manager of the

Treaty Grounds), Hinenga Te Hemi, Mrs Tracy Hemi and

Mr Hemi Te Hemi

Rata Brabyn, Emily McGifford, Grace Ward and Alice Thompson


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Media Studies

Zoe Rhoades Y12 won best female

performance at the recent 2017

School Shorts Canterbury Short Film

Festival. Zoe won $100 and a

mounted award certificate—

congratulations.

Hannah Braddick Y13 won a place at ARA’s New Zealand

Broadcasting School for the television intake for 2018—

congratulations.

Year 10 Camps – 2018

In 2018 our students again will have the opportunity to take

part in rock climbing, abseiling, raft building, cooking,

navigation, caving and a range of other outdoor adventure

based learning activities on our Y10 camps. These three

day (2 night) camps will take place in the beautiful Hawdon

Valley region near Arthurs Pass that will run from February

21-23, February 26-28 and March 5-7.

This camp is open to all Y10 in

2018 and spaces are limited to

50 students on each camp. The

cost is $200 and includes all

food, equipment, transport and

professional instructors. Final

payment is due two days before

departure for the camp. Payment plans can be arranged

through the school office now or early next year.

This is a great start to the year for our Y10 and these

camps help build their self-confidence, relationships,

resilience, leadership skills and decision making

abilities. The fact that graduating Y13 often mention this

camp in their farewell speeches is testament to its lasting

impact on our students.

More information will be sent home and emailed out during

the last week of 2017 and the first few weeks of 2018.

South Island Kayak Sprint Championships

Lina Brinkman,an exchange student from Germany,

competed in the 2017 SI Kayak Sprint Championships at

Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel in October. As well as

representing the Arawa Canoe Club which is located at

Kerrs Reach, she represented AGHS as this event doubles

as the SI Secondary Schools regatta.

Ice Figure Skater

Catherine Parkinson Y13

competed in the New

Zealand Ice Figure Skating

team that came 3rd

at the

International Championships

held in Australia—

congratulations.

Success at The Halberg Junior Disability

Games

Lilian Exton Y12 and Alisa Mill Y9 represented Canterbury

at the National Halberg Junior Disability Games in

Auckland. Lilian achieved 2nd place in the A-Grade Boccia

and was awarded the ‘Top Athletics’ (non-classified)

female. Alisha came 1st in the Slalom and in Boccia she

finished the pools’ rounds as a top qualifier.

At the Boccia Nationals held in Wellington, Lilian was the

Kiwi/Open Class Champion for 2017 and was awarded

Boccia NZ Most Improved Player. Alisha’s Boccia team

gained a silver medal. A wonderful achievement for both

students.

Cheerleading

Karlee MacFarlane Y10 came 1st in Nationals for Level 4

Cheerleading and also attended a Cheerleading

competition in China with Shayla Bell Y9. Both these

students’ groups were placed 1st.

Junior Tennis

We had a very strong Y9 tennis team this year.

Anabel Bramley, Liv Hawtin, Hannah Judkins, Mia

O’Malley, Jessica Pierce and Sarah Powley all played well

and ended up beating Christchurch Girls’ High School in

the final.

These same girls, plus Melissa Finnie Y10 also competed

very strongly in the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Tennis

Championship at Wilding Park. Melissa was piped at the

post in the final to come in a very close second in the girls’

singles competition and Melissa and Anabel came also

second in the Y10 doubles.

Table Tennis

Suzuka Kano an international student from Japan

competed in the NZ Open Table Tennis Championships in

Christchurch in singles, doubles and mixed doubles,

representing Canterbury. She and her partner came 3rd in

the doubles—an incredible achievement.

Ballroom Dancing Maddison Oortgiesen-Rath Y10 competed at the NZ Open

Ballroom Dancing Championships in Hamilton and

achieved four 1sts, two 2nds and two 3rds in a number of

different categories. 1st Adult Level 2 Ballroom, 1st Youth

Level 3, 4th New Vogue and 1st Adult Level 2 New Vogue.

Lilian Exton and Alisha Mill


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Hip Hop Championships

Justice Setefano Y9 competed in the World Hip Hop

Championships in Amsterdam recently and the crew were

placed 3rd.

U17 Korfball

Caitlin Sadler Y11 and Danielle Van Vuuren Y11 have

been selected to play in the New Zealand Korfball World

Cup team. Both girls will travel to the Netherlands in June

2018 to represent New Zealand.

Otago Rowing

Championships

Eight crews made it into the A finals,

four of these didn’t race due to the

weather.

U18 4 x came 1st

Sally Wylaars Y11, Maddison

Thornton Y11, Arlia O’Sullivan Y12,

Emma Van Grinsven Y12 and cox

Isabella Sherburd Y11.

Thank You to the Departing Seniors

We are grateful to the seniors who have donated uniforms

for families who are in need.

Families in need can contact the Guidance Department, via

the School Office, for second hand uniforms.

Mainland Uniforms' 2018 Back to school Layby special is back.….

2018 Back to school season is coming! Mainland Uniforms Layby Special is back! From the 5th September pay 10%

deposit and get 10% discount! Internet banking available! Resizing can be done in January to allow for growing

children!

$10.00 off for any purchase over $100.00 for Primary New Entrants!

Our stores:

Mainland Uniforms @ Wairakei 511 Wairakei Road Ph: 03 360 3037

Mainland Uniforms @ City 189 Peterborough Street Ph: 03 377 6771

Mainland Uniforms @ Ilam 405 Ilam Road Ph: 03 351 7666

Online store is working 24/7, Free delivery nationwide for all orders over $50

If you have any queries about your uniform please give us a ring 03 360 3037 or email [email protected]

2018 Parklands @ Play—Sunday 18 February 2018 from 12 noon to 3.00pm

Come along for the Parklands @ Play event on Parklands Reserve on Sunday 18 February from 12 noon to 3.00pm.

We would like to invite you to be part of this great opportunity to showcase the many awesome groups/clubs operating

in Parklands and surrounding areas.

We are looking forward to making a few improvements to the event for next year, especially around the event layout on

the park, and ensuring that we offer performances, activities and food that will truly appeal to the diversity of the local

community. We would love to hear your ideas too!

Come and play with us during this fantastic day. If you would like to register your interest to support or participate,

please get in contact with and let us know how you would like to take part to [email protected] or

phone 941 5307.

Pip Pearse on behalf of the

Parklands @ Play—Event Committee



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Avonside Girls’ High School

Start of Year 2018

A warm welcome to all new and returning students

Tuesday 30 January

11.00am - 12.15pm Year 12 Course confirmation.

International Student Orientation – Day 1

*BYOD set up for Year 10 students new to AGHS and for Year 11 students new to BYOD in 2018.

1.00pm – 2.30pm Year 13 Course confirmation.

*BYOD set up for Year 10 students new to AGHS and for Year 11 students new to BYOD in 2018.

*Students may choose to come at 11.00am or 1.00pm session for BYOD

and must bring their device

.

Wednesday 31 January

9.30am Year 13 Peer Support training

10.00am International student orientation - Day 2.

Thursday 1 February

9.00am Year 9, 13 and International students to Gym 1 for assembly. Parents welcome.

International student orientation - Day 3.

3.00pm Students dismissed.

Friday 2 February 8.30am All levels to whānau classes.

10.00am Powhiri. Parents welcome.

11.30am – 2.30pm Pou activities. House colours needed for this time.

3.00pm Students dismissed.

Enrolment enquiries at all levels, please phone the School Office, 389 7199

between 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday.

Office open from Monday 22 January 2018.


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NOTICES

School Emergency Communication

In the event of any emergency which requires

adjustments to hours that the school is open, we will use

a variety of ways to communicate with families.

1. Website

2. Text message

3. Radio broadcast

It is important that parent and caregiver contact

information is accurate and up-to-date. Please contact

the School Office if any contact details have changed.

Lost Property

Lost property will be displayed once a term under the hall

verandah. Anything not named can be taken by anyone

or sold by the office.

We encourage parents to name all clothing and gear.

Student Attendance

It is important for your daughter’s learning that she

arrives on time to school each day.

Please either give her a note or phone the school if she

will not be on time. Please note, the student must sign in

at the office or an absent text will be sent.

A parent/caregiver is required to telephone the school on

389 7199 or email the School Office

[email protected] to report an absence.

Students Leaving Early during

School Hours

If your daughter is required to leave school

during school hours, a written explanation and

signature from a parent/caregiver is to be

provided.

Paying Accounts On-Line

When paying for your daughter’s account on-

line, please ensure you use her name, number

and reason for payment .

For Example: Smith 12345 Archery

UPCOMING EVENTS 2018 January

25—26 Student Leadership Training Day

27—28 SI Rowing Championships

29 Staff Only Day

February

13 Athletic Sports

14 Summer Sports Commence

15 Y9 Parent Evening

18 Akaroa Dragon Boating

19—20 LEAP Camp

21-23 Y10 Camp

26—28 Y10 Camp

March

2—4 SISS Rowing Regatta

5—7 Y10 Camp

9 Swimming Sports

15 Learner Hui

19—23 Summer Tournament Week, Y9 Ropes

EOTC

Term and Holiday Dates

for 2018:

Term 1 Monday 29 January to Friday 13 April

Waitangi Day Tuesday 6 February

Good Friday 30 March

Easter Monday 2 April

Easter Tuesday 3 April

Term 2 Monday 30 April to Friday 6 July

Queen’s Birthday Monday 4 June

Term 3 Monday 23 July to Friday 28 September

Term 4 Monday 15 October to

Friday 14 December 2018

Labour Day Monday 22 October

Show Day Friday 16 November

Vodafone Email Addresses

This is a reminder that if you have a Vodafone email

address—please change it as Vodafone has

switched off their email service.

Thank you

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