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Boarding House Phone: 03 6842251 Email: boarding.manager@craighead.school.nz

Meet —Hanna Devries Te Raki House Leader 2017

I began Craighead as a Year seven student in 2011—now, after six years at Craighead, I am really enjoying the new opportunities that being a Year 13 student brings. I am very grateful to receive the leadership role as Te Raki House Leader alongside my very supportive Deputy Georgia Jurasovich. I am looking forward to working with the younger year groups and getting them all involved in the up and coming house events. GO TE RAKI!!!

I have participated in many groups and activities while at Craighead such as Choir, Orchestra, Teen-Ag, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award scheme, Netball, Music Cups, a French exchange to Tahiti and various other things. I am very grateful for the many opportunities Craighead has offered me and strongly encourage every girl to get involved. Participating in various activities means I have been able to get to know and work with students from all year levels.

To think that 2017 is my final year at Craighead is slightly disconcerting, however, I am confident that Craighead has set me up well for whatever career I decide to pursue in the future.

Newsletter Thursday 1 June 2017

Please forward brief details of student news and achievements to Katie.Mackenzie@craighead.school.nz

JUNE Fri 2 House Choir competition Sat 3-Mon 5 Queen’s Birthday weekend—Boarding House closed from midday Sat 3 June, re-opening 3.00pm Mon 5 June Tue 6 NASDA promotion 1pm, Auditorium Wed 7 Aoraki Cross Country Thur 8 Craighead Social 7-9pm

For further dates, please refer to the School website calendar.

Dates for your Diary

Nga mihi nui te whanau o Craighead.

Tena koutou katoa.

Board of Trustees—May Meeting:

Careers Department Triennial Report The Careers

Department presented their triennial report to the Board of Trustees this week. Career Education is mandated through the National Administration Guidelines (NAG 1) to provide appropriate career education and guidance in Year 7 and above, with a particular emphasis on specific career guidance for transition to the workplace or further education/training. Mrs Vicky Campbell is our Careers Advisor, with Mrs Kellie McKenzie the Careers Assistant. A Careers programme is in place at each level (except for Year 11, where the emphasis is more directed towards NCEA, Study Skills and making appropriate subject choices). By Year 13, the focus moves to supporting individual career pathways and the inevitable transition from Secondary school. Career Central (electronic

career profiling) is a new initiative this year, with Career Intention data also being gathered at strategic times. Students without clear intentions (those at risk) are closely monitored. Every effort is made to meet the needs of individual students and support them as they transition through school and beyond, into satisfying pathways. The Careers Department is very much looking forward to providing an attractive, dedicated careers space, with free browsing access, in our new Library e-Learning complex in 2018.

2016 Achievement Data Report

With NZQA having finalised all the Achievement Data for 2016, Curriculum Leader Ms Lara Hearn presented our final results, along with a comparison of similar decile Girls’ schools. We are especially pleased with our Literacy and Numeracy achievement for all levels (at or close to 100%), the high proportion of students who gained Excellence or Merit endorsements at all levels, and of the eight Scholarships attained. These great results can be attributed to excellent teaching right from Year 7 to 13, wonderful parental support, intrinsically motivated students and a school culture of high expectations.

Open Day and Chapel Service The wonderful weather stayed with us over the weekend and we had a great turnout of current and prospective families for our annual Open Day. Huge thanks to our students who were wonderful ambassadors for the school, and to all staff for the effort they put into ensuring that learning areas were engaging, attractive and informative. Families appreciated the chance to look around our excellent Boarding facilities, to chat in the dining room after the tours, and to sample Craighead hospitality. Thanks to members of both Boards and our Parents and Friends for their presence. Extra thanks also to our Grounds’ staff, Lance Puhirere and Shirley Worthington, for making our school campus look the best it ever has. God Bless, Lindy Graham

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Congratulations to Phoebe Trolove (Y11) who set a new record

in the Senior Cross Country last week.

Year 8 students Phoebe Dutton, Kate Mackenzie, Phoebe Evans-Hoeffgen and Holly Dann (absent) attended the National Young Leaders’ Day in Christchurch on Tuesday.

UNIFORM SHOP—Open every Friday in Term Two—3.30-4.30pm EFTPOS is available at the Uniform shop

SECOND HAND SHOP Friday 2 June , 3.30-4.30pm

Cash or cheque only at Second Hand Shop

UNIFORM REMINDERS…

Please Note...When out of school grounds, jerseys or vests must not be worn without a Blazer.

Winter uniform will be compulsory after Queen’s Birthday Weekend

NEWS FROM THE BOARDING HOUSE

Weekend Outings Friday 2 June: Games night Friday 9 June: Roller blading— Caroline Bay Saturday 10 June: Trip to Christchurch Friday 16 June: Games night Saturday 17 June: Trip to Tekapo Springs (leaving 9.00am)

FINAL REMINDER—Queen’s Birthday Weekend: The Boarding House will be closed over the weekend of 3—5 June. It will close on Saturday 3 June at midday and reopen on Monday 5 June at 3.00pm.

Mrs Yvonne Thompson—Director of Boarding

A man’s black merino jersey was left in the school library following a recent meeting.

Please contact the school office for further information.

On Sunday, two Craighead teams competed in the Hillary Challenge 6 Hour Adventure Race, held in Geraldine. Team 1 included Sarah Templeton, Ashleigh Meyer, Georgie Dickson, and Amalia Rowley; Team 2 included

Phoebe Trolove, Sarah Dunbar, Harriet Grace, and Meghan Templeton. Both our teams joined with Timaru Boys' High School students to make mixed teams. Team 1 finished with a finals placing, qualifying them to compete in the 5 Day Hillary Challenge at Mount Tongariro next year!

The team-work throughout the day was exceptional, and all students represented both schools admirably. The day began at Peel Forest with a muddy run through swamp and forest, before mountain biking to Geraldine, completing mystery challenges (including high ropes) and a rogaine course, and included free food and spot prizes! Year 9-10 students interested in the Junior Get2Go Challenge, to be held in September, should see Mrs Joanne Grace for details.

Well done to all those students who competed in the Craighead Cross Country, held at West End Park on Thursday 25 May. Conditions were ideal for running, with a mild, sunny afternoon and firm ground. To start the

afternoon, competitive races were held in the three grades, with some excellent running and close finishes. Congratulations to the following place getters, especially Phoebe Trolove who set a new record in the Senior event:

Year 7-8: 1st—Alex Black, 6:46 Year 9-10: 1st—Amanda Shallard, 9:34 Year 11-13: 1st—Phoebe Trolove, 12:16 (NEW RECORD) 2nd—Celina Saeki, 6:56 2nd—Alice Ritchie, 10:11 2nd—Ashleigh Meyer, 13:04 3rd—Kate Mackenzie, 7:01 3rd—Lucy Tregenza, 10:23 3rd—Tayla Marr, 14:06

Competitive House Points: 1st—Te Hau-a-uru, 452 2nd—Te Raki, 423 3rd—Te Rawhiti, 406 4th—Tonga, 296

It was fantastic to then see the whole School (students and staff!) take part in the Fun Run/Walk around the field dressed in their House colours with much fun had by all! Huge thanks to Sophie Balchin (below right) who organised and ran our new-look format.

Fun Run/Walk: 1st—Tonga, 679 2nd—Te Raki, 632 3rd—Te Rawhiti, 555 4th—Te Hau-a-uru, 537

Maths Craft Day Celebrating connections between maths and craft

10am-5pm, The Great Hall, Christchurch Arts Centre Suitable for Adults and Children—Free entry, no booking necessary

For more information visit: www.mathscraftnz.org

Thank you to everyone who supported our fabulous Open Day on Sunday. In particular, we would like to thank Fallgate Farms, the home of Heartland Chips, for their support and the contribution they made to help make our day so successful.