THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2015

UNIFORM SHOP and SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP Open tomorrow, Friday 6 March, 3.30-4.30pm

School Phone: 03 688 6074

Email: admin@craighead.school.nz Website: www.craighead.school.nz

Boarding House Phone: 03 684 2251

Email: boarding.manager@craighead.school.nz

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY March Sat 7-Sun 8 SISS Rowing, Lake Ruataniwha Tues 10 Aoraki Volleyball Wed 11 Aoraki Swimming Reminder.. Y9 Parents Buffet Dinner & Camp Meeting, 6.15pm Fri 13 Get Ahead Day—TeenAg, Christchurch Sat 14-Sun15 Relay for Life, Caroline Bay Tue 17 Praise Be recording, Chorale Y9-10 Parent Conferencing, 7.00-9.00pm Wed 18 Aoraki Athletics Thur 19 Junior Mathematics Competition Fri 20 Y9-10 Parent Conferencing, 3.45pm—5.00pm Sat 21-Sun 29 NZSS Rowing, Maadi Cup Regatta—Lake Karapiro Sun 29 Easter Chapel Service—6.45pm, All Students

Please see Term One Events calendar on the School website for further information.

Meet Abbey Lang—Sports Captain

When I started at Craighead in Year 9, I had no idea of the opportunities ahead. In my first year I tried out for the Basketball, Volleyball, Touch and Netball teams, not knowing that in a few years time I would be the School leader of not only these sports, but all sporting activities at Craighead.

Craighead has allowed me to reach my full potential, not only in sport, but it has also enhanced my hauora. The school has given me so much assistance throughout my sporting endeavours, so I've tried to give back by coaching the Junior A Basketball team, a Junior Volleyball team, and by acting as referee for Basketball games. I look forward to the year ahead and making the most of my role as Sports Captain.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Nga mihi nui te whanau o Craighead. Tena koutou katoa.

Learning Conferences and Interim Reports We have now reached the mid-point of Term One. Subject teachers are preparing interim reports for Y11-13 to give parents a snap shot of student motivation and application in classes. As a change this year, we are asking parents of Year 9 and 10 students to meet with their teachers to talk with them about how well your daughter is coping with her studies so far this term. These take the form of “Learning conferences”, which are more effective when the student is also involved in the conversation. Curriculum Leader Mrs Brehaut will be sending an email to all parents this Friday, with more details of this term's reporting.

Student Achievements Year 11 student, Emily Talbot, is following in the footsteps of 2014 Performing Arts Leader, Eleanor McGechie, by being selected for the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Choir as one of fifteen Sopranos. Emily will travel to various destinations throughout New Zealand each holiday as the Choir prepares for its performances on the International Stage. This is a wonderful achievement and we wish Emily all the best for a rewarding experience.

Congratulations also to our Touch Teams for winning both the Senior and Junior Aoraki titles last Sunday. The Senior Team has now won the trophy seventeen years in a row, which is a real credit to the Touch coaching personnel.

Year 9 student, Caitlin Alexander, continues to perform in the water, coming home from Blenheim with four awards from the South Island Country and Town Swimming Competition. Caitlin broke a record in the Girls’ U12 200m Backstroke. Other recent student achievements are detailed on Page 2.

Swimming and Athletics Sports Well done to everyone for their participation and competition at both the Swimming and Athletic Sports. It is wonderful to see good natured rivalry between Day Girls, Boarders and Staff, between the Houses and even between the Districts. Championship winners will be honoured over the next two Assemblies. Thanks to the Sports Department and the Sports Committee for their excellent organisation of these two major school events. Thanks also to our parents who assisted.

Best wishes to the Craighead Rowing Squad for the South Island Secondary Schools Competition at Twizel this weekend.

God Bless

Lindy Graham

INTRODUCING OUR NEW BOT CHAIRMAN Mrs Andrea Leslie

It is a real honour to be elected as Chairman of the Craighead Diocesan School Board of Trustees. Over the years, I have always held Craighead in the highest esteem and I feel privileged to be part of it.

The Board is made up of various people; we have Parent Representatives, as well as representatives from the Board of Proprietors, students and teaching staff. As an Integrated school, the Board of Trustee’s main responsibility lies with governance of curriculum delivery. Obviously the day-to-day management responsibility lies with our highly capable Principal and staff.

As Parent Representatives on the Board, we represent all parents and it is vital that we have the opportunity to express your views. To do so, we need to know what they are. Please feel free to contact any one of us at any time. Over the next few weeks, we will introduce each Board member to you individually, but in the meantime, so you are aware, the members of our Board of Trustees are; Dr Jenny McGechie (Deputy Chairman), Ms Lindy Graham (Principal), Mr Alastair Townshend (Staff Representative), Mrs Phillipa Guerin (BOP Chairman), Reverend John Hayhoe, Miss Megan McKenzie (Student Representative), Mr Phillip Howe, Mrs Michelle Kelly, Mr Brian Rae (Parent Representatives).

With best regards, Andrea Leslie leslie.wa@farmside.co.nz

Easter Chapel Service—Auditorium Sunday 29 March, 6.45pm (line up 6.30pm)

Senior and Junior services will now be combined. All Students required to attend.

FAREWELL…

Elaine Annett, our vibrant Craighead School Secretary for 27 years from 1985, much loved friend and work colleague, passed away peacefully last Friday in Auckland, after a period of illness. We extend our condolences to her children, Mark, Sally and Nigel, and their families.

mailto:admin@craighead.school.nz

NETBALL TRIAL DATES coming up...

Year 10 Monday 9 March SC Courts 4.00-5.30pm Year 9 Tuesday 10 March SC Courts 4.00-5.30pm Year 7 and 8 Wednesday 11 March School Courts 3.30-4.30pm Tuesday 17 March School Courts 3.30-4.30pm

BOARDING HOUSE NEWS Please see the School website for full Boarding Notices

Weekend Outings Saturday 7 March—Aigantighe Art Gallery Sunday 8 March—Caroline Bay Bike Safety—Ten Y9 boarders will have free bike safety lessons with Police Educator WPC Keri Brown this Saturday and Sunday morning. Boarding House Contact Details—Please remember that if you have any concerns you can contact me after school at the Boarding House or by phone, 03 64 2251. The Boarding House mobile number is 021 0284 5463.

Mrs Yvonne Thompson—Boarding Manager

CRAIGHEAD PARENTS’ AND FRIENDS’ ASSOCIATION

Our next meeting will be our AGM, to be held on Tuesday 31 March 2015 at 7pm, in the Auditorium foyer. Guest speaker will be Mr Michael Laws, Craighead Development Manager, with an update on his role in the School—all members of the School community are welcome to attend.

First Aid Kit Fundraiser Please see the order form and information sheet attached to the email advising you of this week’s newsletter. The cost is $39/kit, with Parents and Friends to receive $12 for each kit sold. Orders must be in to the School office with correct money (cash or cheque made out to “Craighead Diocesan School”) by Wednesday 1 April. Collection day is Friday 24 April. Any queries to Michelle Ward, phone 615 9595.

YEAR 9 SCIENCE FIELD TRIP

Last week our Year 9s spent a day studying out of the classroom. Their time was shared between the South Canterbury Museum studying “Creatures in our Backyards”, and collecting data from the stream on Mr

Andy Palmer's farm. We are very grateful to the educators at the Museum and from Waterwatch, for helping us run this field trip. Thank you also to Mr Palmer for allowing us to explore stream life on his property.

HOUSE COMPETITION

In order to support the ladies of the Pacific and Third world countries, Ballantynes are running a “Collect a Bra” scheme. At Craighead we are running an on-going competition for the House that collects the most bras. The Global Citizen's are also helping with this initiative. At the end of each month the bras that have been deposited in the House baskets will be counted and the points allocated to each House. These points go towards the total for the term and will help decide who will win the House Picture for the term then finally the Overall House Points for the year. We look forward to your support so please ask around and help us to help someone else.

The Year 12 Biology classes arrived at Mt Cook Aoraki National Park on a gloriously sunny day, perfect for identifying and studying plants found on three differently aged moraines in the Hooker Valley, to show the ‘succession’ pattern. With transect lines, lux meters, identification charts and thermometers at the ready, students were able to gather data.

The students, teachers (Mrs McLean, Mrs Woods, Ms Poletti) and Mr Chris Gifkins, our bus driver and fount of all knowledge, stayed at the Unwin Alpine Club Lodge; a superb venue with welcoming managers who were wonderful to us all.

YEAR 12 BIOLOGY TRIP

TOUCH

On Sunday, the Senior A, 10A and 9A Touch teams competed in Oamaru at the annual Aoraki Touch Tournament.

The Senior A team won all five games, being

placed first, and qualifying for the South Island Touch Tournament, to be held in Christchurch on 28-29 March. The 10As had a fantastic day, winning three of their four games, also being placed first.

Congratulations to South Canterbury Junior Tennis

representatives, Matilda Hayman (12s), Harriet Stock (14s) and Kate Harvey (16s), whose team finished second at the recent Southern Teams’ Quadrangular Tournament held in Dunedin.

Congratulations to those who completed the Pass2Pub Bike Race, especially Harriet Grace (Y9) who finished third in the Girls’ U15 section, our Principal, Ms Lindy Graham, and Guidance Counsellor, Mrs Jo Grace, who both finished fourth in their respective categories!

CRAIGHEAD SWIMMING SPORTS 2015

The annual Swimming Sports were held at the CBay 50 metre pool in hot conditions, last Friday. Supporters, students and staff alike were treated to a great day of close competition in all grades, with plenty of hi-jinks during the novelty events, thoroughly enjoyed by all! During the day, one record was broken by Kate Harvey in the Junior 50m Freestyle, with a new time of 34.62 seconds, beating the old record of 34.73 seconds.

Final House Points Te Rawhiti 370, Te Hau-a-uru 362, Te Raki 347, Tonga 301

Relay Results Interform: 1.12MF 2.11GW 3.9GK 4.9AB Districts: 1.Timaru City 2.Mid-Canterbury Boarders vs Daygirls: 1.Daygirls 2. Boarders Interhouse Year Level: 1. Te Rawhiti 2.Te Hau-a-uru 3.Te Raki 4. Tonga Interhouse Medley: 1. Te Rawhiti 2. Te Hau-a-uru 3.Te Raki 4.Tonga Staff v House Leaders v School Leaders: 1.Staff 2.School Leaders

Grade Champions Runners Up Minor: Jemma Watson Nicole Arundell Junior: Kate Harvey/Bailey Smith Siana Jenkins-Huguet Intermediate: Sarah Templeton Leana Kemp Senior: Zara McLellan Stacey Lewthwaite