Bay Harbour: April 26, 2017

PAGE 8 BAY HARBOUR Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi Wednesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>26</strong> <strong>2017</strong> Sumner score first win • By Gordon Findlater SUMNER celebrated their first home game of the season with a win in an 11-try blockbuster against University at St Leonards Square on Saturday. The confidence-booster could be just what the doctor ordered going into the weekend’s big clash against New Brighton in the annual battle of the beaches. The 42-35 victory over University was also Sumner’s first win this season. However, it took a big second half effort after Sumner were trailing by 13 late in the first half. “We just weren’t competing in the first half, we were letting them boss us around,” said Sumner coach Martin Dodgson. “We had a really good serious hard chat at half time and then the boys just came out and fired.” Sumner came out looking like <strong>Bay</strong>s victory puts them second in Mainland league Sumner resident Seb Sacht helped Ferrymead <strong>Bay</strong>s secure their fifth win this season with a 1-0 victory over Western in the latest round of the Mainland Premier League. After seven rounds <strong>Bay</strong>s is just one point behind competition leader Coastal Spirit, and have a game in hand. an all-new beast and turned the tide early in the second half with two tries in a matter of minutes to take the lead. First-five Nik Cumming set up Tom McFarlane after throwing a dummy and drawing the last man, before Archie McBride and Poasa Waqanibau combined near the half-way line before the big Fijian ran away and scored under the posts. Cumming crossed the line midway through the second 40 to extend Sumner’s lead before University answered back with a try of their own. Resilient defence in the final 15 minutes paid dividends for the home side, enabling Sumner to celebrate their first home game with the right result. Some explosive running and dialled-in penalty kicking from Cumming was key to the team’s success. “He’s a great little runner,” said Dodgson. “He really can spot a gap and put others through as well. (Cumming) had a blinder for us.” New Brighton will offer a firm test on Saturday. Last year’s Hawkins Cup winner dealt to SPORTS BIG TACKLE: Sumner first-five Nik Cumming (tackling) was instrumental in Sumner’s win against University. He was not only excellent on attack, but also on defence. PHOTO: ROZELLE MAY ​ Linwood 45-13 at the weekend and will come to St Leonards Square as the favourite. “We want to respect the history of the game and we’ll welcome our brothers from New Brighton with open arms, but all I’ll ask is that we’re competing with energy and enthusiasm. If I see that, then we’ll get it done,” said Dodgson. Lavell takes out champions title John Lavell, of the Sumner club, won the Bowls Canterbury Champion of Champions men’s singles title at the Woolston Club at the weekend. He defeated Belfast’s Nathan Glassons 21-11 in the final to claim the title. Lavell qualified for the tournament by winning Sumner’s men’s singles title earlier this year. community early learning centre inc • Community based, not-for-profit, care and education from 0-6 years • Low ratios and very low teacher turnover • Flexible hours between 8am and 5pm We have an open door policy at Moa Kids. Please come and visit us at a time that suits you. Cave Terrace Barnett Park Moa Kids Early • Learning Centre Wakatu Ave Main Road Moncks <strong>Bay</strong> Opening Hours: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri 03 384 1910 admin@moakids.org.nz www.moakids.org.nz Inside Barnett Park, Main Road, Redcliffs are you considering selling before winter arrives? The weather may be cooling but the property market in the seaside suburbs certainly isn’t! Find out what your home could be worth to eager buyers actively trying to find their next home with a free property appraisal. I look forward to guiding you through your options for selling and advising on latest marketing ideas available. for this professional advice and more call chris Moores today. chris Moores Harcourts Grenadier Ferrymead 1020 Ferry Road P: 03 384 7950 | M: 027 588 4440 E: chris.moores@harcourts.co.nz GRENADIER Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008

Wednesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>26</strong> <strong>2017</strong> Linwood College Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi BAY HARBOUR PAGE 9 PERSONALISED PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS 2018 Student Leaders: 1st Row: Vai Mariner, Crystal Mehlhopt, Jenna Hollis, Leeah Mullany, Sarah Moana Wooff-Smyth 2nd Row: Eden Pettigrew, Adonai Schwenke, Anaru Gray, Cole Barrie 3rd Row: Havana Aaifou, Thomas McHutchison, Sapana Kharal, William Paulden, Sean Robertson-Wright, Makayla Austin Enrolling now for 2018 Message from the Principal Kia ora koutou. Talofa. Kia Orana. Malo e lelei. Bula. Fakaalofa atu. Namaste. Kumusta. Haere mai ki te kura. Warm greetings to the Linwood College community. It is good to be able to report to our community of the successes of Term One. What is particularly pleasing is the increased involvement of students in co-curricular activities and the already close monitoring of <strong>2017</strong> NCEA achievement. This means that students achieving well are acknowledged and further encouraged while students with any early achievement ‘wobbles’ are promptly noted, with student-family-school conversations occurring. This is important to us as we value the dual concepts of personal pathways and personal excellence. Connected to these student pathways is another very pleasing development that has occurred over Term One - the Community of Learning (COL). COLs are schools collaborating to ensure the student is at the centre of all activity, but not just in the individual school that they are in at the time, but as students progress through their education. Linwood College is already in Dramatic Flair Festival of Nations For two days in March, Linwood College was on show - in all its glory as communities from forty-seven countries came together to take part in its very first Festival of Nations. The idea was to create a multi-ethnic celebration that reflected the contemporary Linwood reality. The event kicked off with a colourful Parade of Nations, with students and communities, proudly marching in their ethnic gear, preceded by their flag and placard bearer. “The range of colourful costumes worn by our students, staff and community, was simply breath-taking,’ said Navjot McCormack, Head of Linwood College’s English Language Learning Department, the festival organisers. The festival concluded with a Cultural Evening, a night of spectacular entertainment. “One parent said that it felt as if they were entering another world. I quite agree”, said Mrs McCormack. the Tamai COL. These schools are LC, Te Waka Unua, Linwood North, Linwood Ave, Bromley, Tamariki and Bamford. A few weeks ago the <strong>Bay</strong>s cluster of schools – Sumner, Our Lady Star of the Sea, Redcliffs, Mt Pleasant, Heathcote Valley – made an application to become a COL with Linwood College as their partnership secondary school and this has been accepted by the Minister of Education. A practical example of how COLs are good news is when Heathcote Valley’s Year 7-8s stay after their regular Technology class at LC to have enrichment Science, brain dissection amongst other things! Another enrichment programme that is occurring for both COLs is debating and oratory. Mrs Jac Yoder, our HOLA English; Mrs Rose McInerney, Redcliffs Principal and Ms Janeane Reid, Te Waka Unua Principal have brought together our top debaters and orators in Years 6-8 to work together in an eight-week programme. Personal excellence in action. Nga mihi nui to our community as we close Term One and prepare for the further positive activity of Term Two. If any member of the community wishes to talk to me about anything, my door is open. Richard Edmundson - Tumuaki-Principal Year 10 students have recently finished Commedia Dell’Arte performances. This is an Italian form of theatre which focuses on themes such as Love, Food and Money. <strong>2017</strong> PRODUCTION: WOLFSTOCK We are very excited to present our production Wolfstock to our community. With auditions now completed, this will be performed during the third term. Taster Day <strong>2017</strong> Polyfest <strong>2017</strong> Linwood College students represented the College superbly during the recent Polyfest <strong>2017</strong> event. This was a day of celebration for all Pasifika students living in Christchurch. The Polynesian festival is a practical opportunity to strengthen students’ knowledge of their cultural heritage while showcasing their dancing and performance skills. Linwood College Cactus Training A new school is coming Make it yours OPEN NIGHT Thursday 18 May 6pm-7.30pm • Taster Open Afternoon for Year 6 & 8 students: Tuesday 16 May 1pm-3pm • Meet the Principal appointments: Monday 15 - Wednesday 17 May 5.30pm-9pm Taster Day offered students the opportunity to see a range of different out-of-class activities that are on offer at Linwood College. Some of these activities include: community garden club, volleyball, futsal/football, league, Pasifika, theatre sports, young enterprise, cricket, kapa haka, debating, car club, Mindfulness, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Cactus, board games, rock bands, netball, basketball, maths club, Robotics, Ki o Rahi and choir. More than sixty Linwood College students have passed through the rigorous ‘Cactus’ Program. Cactus is a big commitment both physically and mentally, challenging the students from Years 7 to 13 to test their limits with training starting at 6.30am. Recently the Woolston Fire Brigade supported the program by providing onsite training at the Woolston Fire Training Centre. Linwood College • Phone: 982-0100 • Email: office@linwoodcollege.school.nz • www.linwoodcollege.school.nz