Post on 26-Aug-2020
E ngā mātāwaka o Aparima, tēnā koutou katoa
Term 3 is rapidly coming to an end which is both exciting and scary for teachers and
students alike as we look forward to a holiday but start thinking about the looming end of
the year!
Our senior students are well into the preparation for NCEA exams coming up in November
– last week as our practice exam week and overall staff were impressed with the effort that
went into the exams from our students.
We have had students all over the South Island representing us in various sports over
tournament week and once again we battled hard and represented well in all events. Many
thanks to those parents involved in managing, transporting and motivating these teams.
We had wonderful success again this year in the Dan Davin writing competition, taking out
1st and 3rd in the junior section and a clean sweep of 1st and 2nd in the senior section with a
Highly Commended thrown in as well in the senior section.
On the Environmental front we have held our own as well by following on from the
successful Treemendous event held in August with another planting session on Saturday 7th
September where we planted another few hundred plants. The area is taking shape quickly
and we currently have some senior technology students occupied with projects over there
as well. If you haven’t taken a walk down the path it is really lovely, and we encourage you
to do so.
We also held a clean-up day last
Wednesday during activities
where the whole school got
around different parts of Riverton
cleaning up rubbish. We had
Environment Southland and
WasteNet Southland here to help
us measure everything and we
collected over 40kg of rubbish in
approx. 30 mins! The beach
being the worst offender,
followed closely by the local
skate park.
Aparima College
33 Leader Street
RIVERTON 9822
Telephone: 03-234-8900
Email: office@aparima.school.nz
Website: www.aparima.school.nz
Aparima Matters
September 2019
Our students did us proud by getting stuck in and helping make Riverton cleaner!
Lastly, we recently held nominations for the Student Trustee position on the College BOT.
We warmly welcome Fergus Murdoch in Year 11 as the new student trustee for 2019-20.
We farewell Alexis Halder from this position and thank her for her contribution to the
governance of the school during 2018-19.
This is the final newsletter for the Term 3, so I wish all of our students a happy holiday and
look forward to seeing everyone back happy and healthy in Term 4!
Nāku noa nā
Cameron Davis
Principal
Mufti Day Success Social Justice League ran a yellow themed
mufti day and also sold cupcakes and fresh
daffodils. We managed to raise $330.00 . It
was a very successful day and we would like
to thank those who bought a cupcake or
daffodil and those who took part and wore
mufti.
Queens Guide Presentation On Saturday 24 August Olivia Black got the
opportunity to go to Government House and
meet our Governor General, Dame Patsy Reddy.
She gave a speech to congratulate the 2018/19
Queens Guide Recipients from across the
country. Afterwards she got photos with her and
then got to look around some of Government
house. There were over 60 recipients
attend. This was awesome Olivia, well done to
you.
Reminder to Senior Students - Five weeks till exams start so don’t forget to study for your
NCEA exams during the holidays
Red Cross First Aid On the 12 and 13 September 2019 the Year 12 students completed the Red Cross First Aid
course. Over the two days we learnt the mnemonic DRSABCD, we learnt about how to help
someone who was choking, CPR on babies, kids and adults. We also learnt about injuries and
how to help fix them. How to bandage the hand and foot. Another mnemonic RICE. We
learnt a lot of skills that will be handy if ever needed. We now have a first aid certificate that
will go on our CV’s for a job now or in the future.
Outstanding Accounts Thank you to those who have settled their accounts we
really appreciate it. For those who still have
outstanding accounts could you please settle these before
the end of next term. If you wish to pay online, you
can obtain a bank account number from the College
office. Please note that if you are paying us online that
you make sure the student’s name and what the payment
is for is included.
Clay Shooting Blake and Kori had their last inter-collegiate clay target shoot at Wanaka and Alexandra
on 31 of August and1 September, there were over 70 shooters form all over Otago and
Southland, the weather was perfect for Clay Target Shooting.
It was great for the boys to have Mrs Fraser and her Husband turn up to the Wanaka Gun
Club on Saturday to watch them shoot, they were even happy to get a photo with her.
The day started with Skeet, both boys shot really well, they won the two-person skeet
team with a score of 47 out of 50. Kori and Blake were both in a couple of shoot offs,
Blake was 3rd in the Senior single barrel, Kori was 3rd in the Junior points score.
Day Two at Alex, Skeet was first up both boys shot really well again, then it was time for
the DTL of the competition, Blake was on fire, he had a fantastic day he got perfect
scores in single rise and single barrel and was in three shoot offs, his single rise shoot off
went for around 77 targets. Blake was high overall Senior single rise and single barrel.
both Boys were picked for the Southland team Blake for the five
person DTL team and Kori for the 3-person skeet team.
A sincere thank you must go to the boy’s
coach Mrs Jan Manson, she volunteers her
time, knowledge and expertise each week and
these boys wouldn't be getting the
achievements they are if it wasn't for her.
The next shoot is the North Island and
Nationals up at Hamilton at the end of
September.
Good Luck boys.
Aparima College School Board of Trustees’
Election Declaration of Student Election Results At the close of nominations, as there was only one valid nomination received, I hereby
declare the following duly elected: Fergus Murdoch
Tania Cleaver
Returning Officer
Cups and Trophies All cups and Trophies received by students at last year’s prize giving
are to be cleaned and returned to the College office ASAP please.
Happy Holidays Hope you all have an enjoyable
holiday. Stay safe and we will see you back for Term 4 on Monday 14
October.
COMMUNITY NOTICES Come to an ANGELS & HEROES PARTY – a family alternative to door knocking on
31st October! Dress up as a character you admire (parents dress up too!!) and join the fun
At – Riverton Union Church Hall, 5-7pm, 31st October Prizes – Music – Games- Fun
Bring-a-plate finger food (and your drinks if you wish – but NO alcohol please)
Nibbles provided - Everyone Welcome! Queries – contact Glenda Thornton 027 209 3234
or Barbara Lee 027-610-3493’
Riverton Community Medical Trust - Grant
We wish to inform Individuals, Community Groups and Organisations that we are
offering a Grant. This is to provide resources, programmes or training likely to enhance
the public awareness, benefit or access to Health Services. A map showing the designated
area including Riverton, Orepuki, Colac Bay, Thornbury and Waimatuku is included in
the Guidelines. Application Guidelines and Application Forms can be received by
contacting J Anderson 027 2886212 or rlanderson@farmside.co.nz or Riverton
Community House 37 Napier Street Riverton. Applications close: 31 October 2019
Riverton Athletics Club
We are starting the 2019-2020 season with registrations on Wednesday 16th October at
5.30pm at the Riverton Rugby Grounds. Past and new members most welcome. For more
information please contact Debra Ashley 0274148632.
Riverton Athletics
Club AGM
Wednesday 2nd
October 2019,
7pm at the
Riverton Rugby
Club rooms. We
are looking for
committee
members, training
coaches and
helpers. If you are
interested, please
come along or
contact Debra
Ashley
0274148632
Inzone Careers The Inzone Careers Bus provided career education to the Year 9 -13 students of Aparima
College on the morning of 16 September.
Inzone has toured New Zealand schools since 2003, inspiring hundreds of thousands of
people to strive for success, follow their dreams and above all else to ‘give it a go!’
The Careers Coach is a bus with 26 touchscreen computer "kiosks" lined up inside. Anyone
can come onboard and watch videos that show how to get into courses and jobs. The benefit
is people can learn about career options all in one place, then the service will text them if
they want more information to follow it up later. The Inzone bus was established and
operated by Peter and Donna Doake with support from many other educational training
providers and businesses travels. The bus is on the road around NZ for 25 weeks of the year
providing career information to schools and other training providers.
UP AND COMING EVENTS
26 September 2019 BP Challenge
27 September 2019 Mufti day – Riverton Swimming Pool Fundraiser
27 September 2019 Last Day of Term 3
14 October 2019 First Day of Term 4
15 October 2019 School Photos
16 October 2019 HPV Immunisations
4 November 2019 Seniors Dinner
5 November 2019 Seniors Last Day
7 November 2019 NCEA Exams Start
11-13 November 2019 Year 8 Camp – Cromwell
21 November 2019 Junior Sports Day
22 November 2019 Year 10 Market Day
27-29 November 2019 Year 9/10 Camp
Dear Artists, Members and Supports - STEAMPUNK EXHIBITION
We have decided to extend the deadline for entries for the Steampunk Exhibition to
Saturday 28th September. (The day art needs to be delivered to the gallery) Artists can
exhibit up to three entries for the entry fee of $25.00. The terms and conditions can be
found on our website at: https://www.rivertonarts.org.nz/events-and-exhibitions/
WHAT: SPEAK UP & SING OUT
Fun & Interactive Singing & Drama
Workshop. Children learn skills and
techniques with the creative arts and create
their own mini-musicals which they perform
to parents on the last day.
WHO: Children ages 6-14 years (ALL
confidence/skill levels welcome)
WHERE: 117 Spey Street (C3 Church)
WHEN: 9am - 3pm (Wednesday 9th –
Friday 11th October)
COST: $150 for 3 days
RUN BY: Qualified teachers Alice Fraser &
Miriam McKenzie
Contact: alicejade27@gmail.com OR 021
2045674
Aquarobics
Riverton Swimming Pool
Tuesday’s 7.30-8.30pm
8 October- 10 December 2019
$60 10 weeks
$35 key holders
$12 casual
Sufficient numbers are required
for these sessions to go ahead.
If you would like to meet people,
have some fun and exercise at the
same time, come and have a go.
Suitable for all ages.
Please contact Anne White
0272743744 by 4 October.
Aparima College
33 Leader Street
RIVERTON 9822
Telephone: 03-234-8900
Email: office@aparima.school.nz
Website: www.aparima.school.nz