Figure 1.--Most year 9 students quickly adjust to life at their new, nuch larger secondary schools. These boys are enjoying their lunch while watching some older boys play a round of cricket.
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Figure 1.--Most year 9 students quickly adjust to life at their new, nuch larger secondary schools. These boys are enjoying their lunch while watching some older boys play a round of cricket. |
This is how one coed secondary school welcomes its new year 9 students at the beginning of the year. Details on their new school are presented in an informative folder.
A co-educational school with a roil of 1327 in 1993, Ashburton College can offer one of the widest ranges of programmes in any New Zealand State Secondary School.
Students can prepare for a variety of qualifications from School Certificate to University Bursary or choose from several alternative courses which are available.
There is also a very extensive range of cultural, sporting and social extra-curricular activities for students to become involved in. The school has excellent facilities such as a well stocked library, two gymnasiums, an auditorium, computer laboratories and specialised classrooms for the teaching of subjects with practical and technological components.
Although it is a large school, Ashburton College's network of form teachers, level tutors, Deans and student networks such as the House Council, work towards creating an atmosphere where each student can feel as if she/he is being treated as an individual and a valued member of the school's family.
The information in this folder is intended as a guide to the opportunities available for students at Ashburton. You can also find details about the day-to-day functioning of the school and the 'need-to-know' information which will make it easier for students and their parents and/or caregivers to become a part of the school community.
Ashburton College, 1993
A is for Adam and Aron too,
B is for Brett who is the only boarder
C is for Chris who is a bit out of order,
D is for nobody but should be for somebody,
E is for Elliot the surname of Gareth
F is for Forrest and we don't mean Gump,
H is for Hannam the fullback called Reece
I is for intelligence which means our class,
J is for James who is a bit psycho,
K is for Kerryn who is a big care bear,
L is for Leonard who is a loveable young man,
M is for Mrs. Wright who is gladly our teacher,
N is for Nick who is a real good farmer,
O is for O'Connor, Reagan is his name,
P is for Prestney ... he's totally insane,
Q is for Quentin we don't know who he is
R is for Ryan he has comics galore,
S is for Sam who is always smiling
T is for Tom and his mates Dick and Harry
U is for underwear everyone wears it,
V is for Van Laar he has a Dutch accent
X is for X-rays, Josh always has them,
Y is for yellow which is the colour of our class
Z is for Zachery who's not in our class
And here's a few extras that we haven't managed to mention. There names are Peter, Jonathan, Pim, Shane, Mark, Paul, Michael, and Greg.
Francis Douglas Memorial College, 1996
Moving on to high school is always a big step but it is a step that most of this year's third form have taken with confidence and success. After confusing beginnings (how many didn't get lost at least once?) and convincing fourts and fifths that they were not the only ones who knew it all, they have settled in well. Old friendships have either strengthened or drifted apart and been replaced. Some effort was put into familiarising students with their new environment. Most visited the school at the end of the year, and at the beginning of the year all were put into peer groups in the charge of a seventh form leader. Later in the term, Form Three Outdoor Education camps were held with two purposes in mind: to give stydents outdoor experiences, including rock climbing and sea kayaking, and to help the new form classes to get to know each other better. It has been pleasing to see so many of this year's thirds involved in the many activities that the school has to offer -- sports, music, West Side Story and so on. Many have received Fair Play awards for their sporting involvement, others have reached Canterbury selection and a number received Excellence awards at the end of the year. The willingness to get involved in such events as the Science Fair and the mathematics competitions, and the successes they have achieved, havealso been noteworthy. The excellent work of Shannon Pomeroy smd Sidney Tauamiti as School Council rep's was much appreciated -- the Third Form selected two great people to do this job. Having built such strong foundations, they can all look forward to brilliant careers as fouth formers -- the best the school has ever had.
David Ayers, Lymphad (Cashmere High School), 1993
3GJ is amazing. We won the third form athletics, the cross country and the swimming sports. Jane Harper won the third form girls' swimming cup, and Tim Lewis won the boys'. Jane was also part of the Cashmere ski team. 3GJ is excellent at sport. A third form cricket team is made up mainly of 30J and captained by Tarek Elsaka, and there is also an almost-all-3GJ volleyball team. The junior triathlon was won by Bryn Humphries, Tim Lewis and Glenn Shewan, and Tim and Glen recently competed in the rock-climbing competition. Vanessa Gilmore recently made it into the Canterbury under 14 basketball team, and the Cashmere basketball team, made up mainly of 3GJ, won their section.
Russell Fitchett never ceased to amaze with outstanding results in every mathematics competition he entered. Half of the third form cantamaths teams came from 3GJ, and Russell's team came second!!! Vanessa Gilmore, Leah Cleave, Sarah Lilley and Jen Chapman also took part in the performing science competition. They performed really well, getting the highest mark for scientific content, but strict rules about time limits didn't work in their favour. Even so, they were one of the best. Most of 3GJ took part in the Canterbury- Westland science fair. Aynsley Tizzard won the junior physical section, claimed two other prizes and was later part of the quiz team at the Social Studies Expo.
3GJ also has a group of excellent singers, including Vanessa, Leah and Jen. Many went on music tour; Vanessa, Leah, Sarah and Jen all had parts in the major production; and now Vanessa has a major part in the junior production. Leah and Sarah have also been very busy being unofficial cheer leaders for the successful Cashmere ice hockey team. Lastly I will mention 3GJ's excellent rock band, Sam, Peter and Bryn, with Michael on drums.
Isn't 3GJ amazing!!!.
Lymphad, Cashmere High School, 1993
The introduction at Form # level in 1996 of the Academic and Sports Institute has been a significant success. These courses will be extended into Form 4 in 1997 and with some fine tuning will become an important attraction for students entering the School and seeking excellence in these areas. I would particularly like to thank Mr Steve Bushell and Mr Gary Moore for their organisation and efforts.
Steve Watt, Principal, Kelsonian (Kelston Boys' High School), 1996
