PPRRIINNCCIIPPAALL’’SS PPIIEECCEE 1100 AAPPRRIILL 22001133 Dear Parents and Caregivers, This is the last newsletter for the term. As usual it has been a busy first term but it also has been a long term. One of the advantages of being a relatively small College is that all students have the opportunity of being involved in co-curricular activities from our school production, sports teams, school committees to being chosen to represent the College at events. This means that some students become very busy as they balance these opportunities with their school work. But this too is a chance to develop their organisational skills. Some successes that have come to my attention recently are; our Equestrian Teams who competed in the Canterbury

Interschool Dressage Competition, our Mountain Bikers who competed at the South Island Mountain Biking Championships, our Golf Croquet team, our swimmers at the Aoraki School Swimming Championships, the Athletics team at the Aoraki and South island Athletics Championships and our Year 7/8 Cricket team. We currently have a group of Thai students visiting the College. Thank you to those who are hosting them. Sukey Allen has been at the Canterbury Model United Nations. The Prefects organised a very successful “Where’s Wally” social as well as other events. The school production team continue to rehearse and a variety of House competitions continue. What is particularly pleasing about all that occurs at school is that it gives the students the chance to excel and try activities that they might not have thought about before. Individuals have achieved personal bests, teams have achieved more than they expected and others have learnt from the disappointments of not reaching their target. All good life skills. With the nature of the College many students are involved in more than one of these opportunities. I would ask you to continue to encourage your child to put this effort and enthusiasm into their class work so they can experience the success which comes from understanding their classroom subjects. During the break a number of students are working with outside providers to develop their agricultural skills and pick up qualifications. I would like to think that all our students will take time in the term holidays to review their achievements and disappointments as well as help at home and come back to school next term with more determination to “Strive for Excellence.” John Schreurs Principal

MMoouunntt HHuutttt CCoolllleeggee//LLaauurriissttoonn SScchhooooll

CCoommbbiinneedd BBooaarrdd ooff TTrruusstteeeess

Board of Trustees Election, 2013

Nominations are invited for the election of five parent representatives to the Board of Trustees. A nomination form and a copy of this notice will be posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the Mount Hutt College Office and Lauriston School office. Nominations close at noon on 16th May, 2013 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate statement. The voting roll is open for inspection at Mount Hutt College and Lauriston School and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the schools. The poll closes at noon on 30th May, 2013. Mrs E. Lumsden Returning Officer

Whakatauki-Tirohia kia marama, kia rangona te ha.

Observe to gain

enlightenment, participate to feel the essence.

MMEESSSSAAGGEE FFRROOMM TTHHEE OOFFFFIICCEE On the last day of Term 1 a number of items will be posted home. These include:

Progress Reports

Board of Trustees Nomination Forms and Information

Contact Information Form for each Student (please return to office if any changes need to be made). Also, 2013 Curriculum charges have been made to student accounts. These can be viewed in their entirety by visiting our website.

UUPPCCOOMMIINNGG EEVVEENNTTSS Year 13 PE Camp 8 – 10 April Big Buddies Morning Tea 11 April Canterbury Zones Primary Swimming Champs (ChCh) 11 April Aoraki SSS Golf Champs (Geraldine) 12 April ODE Rock Climbing 15-16 April Reports Sent Home 19 April Last Day of Term 1 19 April MHC Cross Country 8 May

TTEERRMM DDAATTEESS Term 1 Ends 19 April Term 2 6 May – 12 July Term 3 29 July – 27 September Term 4 14 October – 12 December

WWIINNTTEERR UUNNIIFFOORRMM With Term 2 rapidly approaching, now is the time to ensure your child/ren have the correct winter uniform. Girls

Winter (Worn in Terms 2 & 3)

Regulation kilt to be worn mid calf length. Long sleeved white shirt to be worn tucked in. Jersey – regulation black with red/white trim and/or Vest – regulation black

with red/white trim. Black knee high socks or tights. Black leather shoes. Blazer – black with school crest – compulsory in Years 11-13 – Optional

for any other year. School tie – compulsory in Years 9-13. Jacket – any plain black waterproof jacket (not to be worn in class). Scarf – plain black or white. Not worn inside. (Optional item)

Boys

Winter (Worn in Terms 2 & 3)

Regulation black trousers (compulsory for Yr 11-13 students in winter). Black shorts (Yr 7-10). Long sleeved white shirt to be worn tucked in. Jersey – regulation black with red/white trim and/or vest – regulation black

with red/white trim. Socks - Black with red/white trim or black ankle socks with trousers. Black leather shoes. Blazer – black with school crest – compulsory from Year 11-13 – Optional

for any other year. School tie – compulsory from Year 9-13. Jacket – any plain black waterproof jacket (not to be worn in class). Scarf – plain black or white. Not worn inside.

Important note regarding blazers: We have some new and some second hand blazers for sale now. If your child requires a blazer this year, please send them into the office so we can fit them correctly. Any new blazers ordered will take approximately six weeks. Please make sure all students in Year 11-13 have their blazers for correct winter uniform.

SSTTUUDDEENNTT OOPPPPOORRTTUUNNIITTYY The Royal Thai Embassy is starting a Thai/NZ Language and Cultural Students Exchange Programme for selected New Zealand school students aged 14 - 18 years - to travel to Thailand for up to five weeks from early June 2013. The Royal Thai Government will provide tickets for air travel, medical insurance, and will arrange a homestay placement, a school placement (for at least two weeks) and a programme of visits and sight-seeing trips for the successful applicants. The deadline to apply for this opportunity is quite short – students have been asked to see Mrs Canham for an information sheet if interested.

IITT’’SS MMYY TTUURRNN TTOO CCOOOOKK TTOONNIIGGHHTT BBoosscchh SScchhooooll HHoolliiddaayy PPrrooggrraamm –– AApprriill 2222 -- 2244 The It’s My Turn To Cook Tonight Bosch School Holiday Program is FREE, ONLINE, FUN and unique with great prizes. It is available ANYWHERE there is Internet coverage. This means no travelling, no pick ups or drop offs – kids get food savvy and learn to cook in their own home, using their food, cooking their dinner. Find out more at www.itsmyturntocooktonight.com.

dicksons@mthutt.school.nz, 302 8437 ex712

CHRISTCHURCH CBS Canterbury Arena, Riccarton, Christchurch

Thursday 16 May – 9am – 3pm & 5pm – 7pm

Friday 17 May – 9am – 3pm Saturday 18 May – 10am – 4pm

BRIDGING EDUCATION WITH INDUSTRY The Careers Expo has a 22 year partnership with schools and the Industry sector and is New Zealand's largest careers centered expo, comprised of employers, Industry, tertiary providers, training institutes and government departments. The Expo offers an unequaled opportunity for school leavers and job seekers to engage directly with careers and employment experts. In 2013 we have partnered strategically with the Ministry of Education and Careers New Zealand to completely redesign our programme to showcase the Vocational Pathways model that is reshaping the way students gain credits and qualifications. Admission to the Expo is FREE to all, you can download a brochure from the website, www.careerexpo.org.nz.

YEAR 11 As in past years, we will be taking the Y11 students. We will go on Thursday 16 May. The bus will leave Mount Hutt College at 9am and return during second lunch. We will not be stopping to buy food. Students are to wear school uniform. We expect all the students to attend if possible. There will be a charge for the bus. Permission slips will be issued at the beginning of Term Two. I ask for your co-operation as there will be a tight time frame permission slips and money MUST be in before 10 May. If your student has lost theirs, a copy of the permission slip can be found on the school website under “Calender.”

YEAR 12/Y13 The Expo is open to members of the public on Saturday 18 May 10am – 4pm and on Thursday evening 5 – 7pm. It would be a good idea to go along with your son or daughter on the Saturday or Thursday evening. There will be exhibitors from all around New Zealand.

UC INFORMATION DAY - FRIDAY 26 APRIL 2013 UC Information Day will be held on Friday 26 April from 9am to 5pm. We extend this invitation to all prospective students, their families. Information Day will provide a great opportunity for students thinking of undertaking study in 2013 or beyond to find out more and experience UC. The UC Information Day website is the best source of information and will continue to be updated with information. To access the website http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/infoday/ How the day works/Subject Information Sessions/Student Services/Take a tour/Need more information/Download timetable and map

DUNEDIN TERTIARY INFORMATION DAY 13 MAY I am interested in taking students who are seriously considering enrolling for study in Dunedin in 2014. This is not an opportunity to visit Dunedin and have a day out. I ask students to think carefully about this and be fair. I plan to take a mini bus down leaving early in the morning and returning on the same day. Seats are limited.

I would like to hear from a parent who in able to come with us to share the driving. The permission slip needs to be signed at home by a parent or guardian. There is a tight turnaround for the slips which could be faxed if convenient. Fax 3028328. The bus fare must be paid before the trip departs and can be paid to the office any time from now on. Money paid by 9 May. If your student has lost their form a copy of the permission slip can be found on the school website under “Calendar.”

IINNTTEERRNNAATTIIOONNAALL DDEEPPAARRTTMMEENNTT Good bye from Mako and Misono. Hi, I’m Mako Takanashi and I’m from Japan. I came here on the 25th January and I have been at Mt. Hutt College for about 3 months. I will leave New Zealand on 20th April. I’m really grateful to the people around me. Sometimes I was disappointed with my life and cried but the people around me always helped and cared for me. Thanks to them I enjoyed my study abroad in this school. I would like to stay here longer but I can’t do that, so after I go back to Japan I will study hard to get better English skills. Thank you very much for everyone’s kindness. Mako Takanashi I was so glad to stay here. When I cried or felt lonely I was helped by everyone and that made me feel this was my new place. Through this I learnt about English and matured mentally. So I want to thank them from deep in my heart. I would like to stay here if I could but I would also like to tell my Japanese friends how good New Zealand is. Thank you for helping me for 3 months. Misono Namma

SSPPOORRTTSS NNEEWWSS CCrriicckkeett Yr 7 & 8 Cricket played Waihi School winning with all out for 58.

22001133 SSoouutthh IIssllaanndd MMoouunnttaaiinn BBiikkiinngg CChhaammppss:: Gareth Burgess 5th U17 Down Hill Callum Smith 25th U 17 Down Hill Caleb Burgess 2nd U15 Down Hill Michael Breading 15th U15 Down Hill Jordan Burgess 4th U13 Down Hill

SSwwiimmmmiinngg –– AAoorraakkii SSSS RReessuullttss Girls 14 & Under Kayla Baker – 1st 50m Fly, 3rd 50m Free Aimee Elliott – 1st 100m Free, 2nd 200m Free, 2nd 100m Back. During this Meet Aimee achieved a qualifying time for National Age Groups. Katelyn Hogg – 2nd 50m Back, 3rd 100m Fly Mount Hutt College Relay – 2nd 200m Medley, 3rd 200m Free Girls 15 & Over Grace Sommerville – 1st 200m Free, 100m Free, 100m Fly, 2nd 100m IM and crowned Girls 15 & Over Champ for the meet. Boys 14 & Under Mount Hutt College Relay – 3rd 200m Free Boys 15 & Over Connor McKinon – 2nd 200m Free Mount Hutt College Relay – 3rd 200m Medley, 200m Free

RReessuullttss ooff SSoouutthh IIssllaanndd SSeeccoonnddaarryy SScchhoooollss’’ AAtthhlleettiiccss CChhaammppiioonnsshhiippss Mount Hutt College’s finest athletes competed with teams from all over the South Island in Invercargill on Saturday, 6 April 2013. Placings, in alphabetical order: Kayla Baker – Triple Jump - 10th, Personal Best (PB) 8.44m Assina Dalglish – U15 3000m - 2nd 11.30.53; 1500m - 7th 5.15 Henry Dewhirst – Senior Triple Jump - 7th, PB 12.31m Aimee Elliott – U14 3000m - 3rd, 11.07.93 (new School Record); 1500m - 6th, 5.18.11 Harry Fielding – U14 Javelin - 9th, 26.7m Dakota Johansen – U16 Shot Put - 7th, PB 10.15m Juliette Lewis – U15 800m - 11th (injury) Cameron McLeod – U16 Shot Put - 6th, 12.73m; Discus - 6th, 38.64m Dallas McLeod – U14 Shot Put - 1st, 11.31m; Discus - 2nd, 40.31m (new School Record) Declan O’Neil – U15 400m, 58.10 (did not qualify for heats); 800m - 6th, PB 2.09 Chloe Te Moananui – U14 Shot Put - 9th; Discus - 9th

William Todhunter – U16 High Jump PB 175cm (new School Record by 10cm!) U15 Girls Relay team made the final – Chloe, Assina, Kayla & Belinda Norrie A special thanks to Mr Wilkins and Mrs Dalglish for terrific support to the team over the weekend.

DDrreessssaaggee There was great turnout with 24 teams competing at the Canterbury Interschool Dressage Competition at McLeans Island, with Mt Hutt College fielding two teams. Mt Hutt Black came a respectable 4th and Mt Hutt Red (competing for the first time for school at this level), placed mid field in the competition. Special thanks to all the parents supporting our teams, writing for judges, stewarding and providing food for judges. It was not easy starting at 6.30am and not getting home until 6.45pm. It makes for a very long day. Mt Hutt Black 4th Isabella Roberts Phoenician Red Sunset Elizabeth Waddell Blue Mountain Ebony Rose Kate Waddell Stella James Waddell Harold George Mt Hutt Red Philippa Fleming Mighty Mouse Charlotte Roberts Glenmore Gypsey Prince Heidi Cuttle Strictly Kosha Emily Chamberlin Kennebrook

GGoollff CCrrooqquueett CChhaammppss Conditions were warm and sunny on Thursday 4th April, when a team of Year 7 and 8 students represented Mt Hutt College at the Aoraki Secondary Schools Golf Croquet Championships, held at the West End Croquet Club in Timaru. Playing golf croquet for the first time, Edmund Fordyce led the team with his experience in the other form of the game, association croquet, playing a significant part. However rookies Richard Turpie, Joshua Ree and Archie Redfern made their fair share of hoops. As a team, the boys won all five of their round robin games, earning them a place in the final. They narrowly won that match to become the champions of the beginner’s grade. It was very satisfying to see the significant improvement in skills and tactics from all the boys as the day progressed. Carolyn Fordyce TIC Croquet Results:

1st pair and 2nd pair team v Ashburton 3 4-1 and 4-2 8-3 v TBHS gold 7-1 and 5-4 12-5 v Ashburton 5 6-0 and 3-4 9-4

v WGHS black 7-1 and 3-4 10-5 v TBHS red 6-5 and 5-1 11-6 Final v Ashburton 4 3-5 and 5-2 8-7

Aimee Elliott at the New Zealand

Secondary Schools Open Water Swim

Mount Hutt College Methven

CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Wednesday 8th May 2013

The Mount Hutt College Methven Cross-Country Championships will be run on Wednesday 8th

May 2013.

Individual placings competed for with the overall event being an inter house competition. All finishers earn

points for their House. The higher the placing, the more points gained.

All pupils are expected to ‘have a go’. If unable to participate because of a sound, valid medical reason

then a note is expected through to Mrs Roderick – Sports Coordinator, no later than Monday 6th

May after

morning assembly.

Parents and friends are most welcome to watch the races. Pupils will have water available after their race.

Presentation of trophies is at the conclusion to all the races at approx 2.45pm. Running gear includes suitable

footwear, the P/E sports top for all Yr 7-13 students. Pupils should come prepared for cold weather also.

As the café will not be open for second lunch, ensure you have enough food and a drink bottle with you

during the event.

Programme outline – start and finish at back sports field.

Starting times - Year 7 girls 1.10pm

- Year 7 boys 1.15pm

- Year 8 girls 1.25pm

- Year 8 boys 1.30pm

- Year 9 girls & boys 1.35pm

- Year 10 girls & boys 1.40pm

- Year 11 girls & boys 1.45pm

- Year 12/13 girls & boys 1.50pm

Presentation of Trophies and certificates at 2.45 in the school gym. (The 1st four in each grade).

Please note – Parent parking permitted on the school front field.

Events following this are:

For year 7 & 8:

- Mid Canterbury Cross Country, held at Ashburton Domain, Wednesday 22nd

May (pp 24th

May)

- Canterbury Zone Cross Country, held at Halswell Quarry, Wednesday 19th

June [pp26th June]

For year 9 to 13:

- Canterbury Secondary School Cross Country, held at Halswell Quarry, Tuesday 28th

May

[pp 4th

June]

- Aoraki Secondary School Cross Country, held in Methven, Wednesday 5th

June [pp 7th

/8th

June]

- NZSSAA Cross Country, held at Halswell Quarry, Saturday 15th

June.

CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY NNEEWWSS

BBEECCOOMMEE AANN ““EEVVEERRYYDDAAYY HHEERROO””-- DDOONNAATTEE BBLLOOOODD && SSAAVVEE LLIIVVEESS!! NZ Blood Service will be at the Memorial Hall, Heritage Centre, Main Street, Methven - on Tuesday 23 April, between 10am and 2pm. We welcome donors from all the surrounding communities. Making an appointment is recommended to avoid extended waiting AND to receive a text reminder the day prior. Phone 0800 GIVE BLOOD or go to www.nzblood.co.nz to make your appointment.

EENNDD OOFF TTEERRMM DDAANNCCEE PPAARRTTYY Friday, 19th of April from 7 - 9pm at Samuels Bar. All students welcome to come and join in the fun. Parents are welcome to stay or leave but they must pick up their kids at 9pm. Methven Panel and Paint are supplying prizes for the night so get your dancing shoes on. Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be available. $2 entry. Any queries phone Juanita 3028437 ext 732 or 027 857 4049.

IITT’’SS OONNLLYY RROOCCKK ‘‘NN’’ RROOLLLL ((BBUUTT II LLIIKKEE IITT)) It's original, fresh, toe-tapping fun. Mark these dates in your diary: Tuesday 28 May, Wednesday 29 May, Thursday 30 May 2013. 7pm start, School Hall. Tickets $10 per person - will be on sale from the start of next term. Dig out your paisley, platforms and perms and prepare yourself for a treat!

Photos from SISS Athletics 2013