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People have been very generous but I still need more wool. I still have a number of packs to fill. In the meantime I thought I'd share with you the progress the Lions and friends knitters have made. One huge tub of packs has already gone out to the amazing knitters. We have had a wonderful … View morePeople have been very generous but I still need more wool. I still have a number of packs to fill. In the meantime I thought I'd share with you the progress the Lions and friends knitters have made. One huge tub of packs has already gone out to the amazing knitters. We have had a wonderful donation from Countrywide wools in Auckland for this project and is a big part of the latest box of knitting packs. On the second photo you can see a finished baby jacket that has come back like a homing pigeon. When I get all the scraps of wool back hats to match will be knitted, as the packs contain 2 patterns, a jacket and hat, but some packs do not have quite enough wool for the hat. It's a big learning curve for me. This is a big thanks for our community for their help and donations of pure wool. Thank you all.
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My Name Is Ray Barrow owner of NC Glass based in Rangiora.
If you have any broken windows that need repairing or need some advice on retro glazing/ Frameless showers, Balustrade, or even a cat door. please message me as I have a team going to Kaikoura on Friday to work and would love to help… View moreHi
My Name Is Ray Barrow owner of NC Glass based in Rangiora.
If you have any broken windows that need repairing or need some advice on retro glazing/ Frameless showers, Balustrade, or even a cat door. please message me as I have a team going to Kaikoura on Friday to work and would love to help the community in the best way possible.
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It's finally happening! After two previous postponements...
Te Koromiko Swannanoa School is celebrating our 150th!
10:30am Thursday, 6 April 2023.
Although technically our '152nd', we were all keen to have a special event to commemorate the occasion as the last few years … View moreIt's finally happening! After two previous postponements...
Te Koromiko Swannanoa School is celebrating our 150th!
10:30am Thursday, 6 April 2023.
Although technically our '152nd', we were all keen to have a special event to commemorate the occasion as the last few years with COVID restrictions meant we missed many chances to gather as a community. If you have any connection to our wonderful school - whether currently or from many years ago, as staff, student, family, volunteer or in ANY WAY - we'd love to see you.
The main focus is to provide a free, fun and relaxed atmosphere, hear some wonderful stories from previous times, see all the old photos and offer the opportunity to tour the school to see what has changed over the years.
Please RSVP so we can adequately plan for catering. Register either by following this link forms.gle... visiting the school website www.swannanoa.school.nz..., or scanning the QR code attached.
On behalf of the 150th Committee, we look forward to bringing you a wonderful occasion and hope to see you all there!
Gill Slaughter,
Presiding Member
Te Koromiko Swannanoa School Board
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Rangiora High School is leading the way in adopting the new history curriculum.
The Aotearoa New Zealand history curriculum was introduced in term one this year, but Rangiora High School began implementing some of the new curriculum last year in … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Rangiora High School is leading the way in adopting the new history curriculum.
The Aotearoa New Zealand history curriculum was introduced in term one this year, but Rangiora High School began implementing some of the new curriculum last year in collaboration with its partner Pūketeraki Kahui Ako (community of learning) schools.
"It was launched as a document last year and we started working around it late last year, and we have implemented more of it this year," social sciences leader of learning Rebecca Sweney-McKee said.
"We were the first off the rack for years 1 to 10 and we are leading the way."
Schools have until 2026 to fully embed the new curriculum, which is integrated into social studies for years 1 to 10, while the NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 history curriculum has also been refreshed.
Sweney-McKee said the benefit of working collaboratively across the Kahui Ako meant there was some consistency in learning across the schools.
The Pūketeraki Kahui Ako schools were now teaching the background to the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in years 7 and 8, meaning the focus at high school could move on to "what happened next".
She said the new Aotearoa New Zealand history curriculum was not all about Māori history.
"But Māori history is given more of a focus and an equal status."
Rangiora High School’s year 9 and 10 students were learning about topics such as the New Zealand Land Wars, the Waitangi Tribunal, Bastion Point, the Dawn Raids, the 1981 Springbok tour, the nuclear free movement and the recent Ihumātao land settlement.
"And in a few years time we might be looking at things like Covid."
While it was mostly New Zealand history, there was plenty of scope for some international context.
"The year 10s have been doing social action for human rights looking at Rosa Parks and the bus boycotts alongside Bastion Point.
"And you can’t look at the Springbok tour without the context of what was happening in South Africa."
With the focus on climate change, the year 9s were learning about social action for the environment, looking at degradation in general and from a Māori kaitiakitanga perspective.
Sweney-McKee said the school was rebuilding its social science curriculum, with good support for its NCEA history classes.
"It is becoming more relevant and for people considering law degrees, it is going to set students up with a really good foundational understanding of our history and the development of human rights.
"If you can understand how people form their views and why they have them, you can function better in society."
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Trackless trams could be an option for improving connections with Christchurch in the future, Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon says.
Connections with the central city, transport, housing and commercial developments are just some of things being considered … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Trackless trams could be an option for improving connections with Christchurch in the future, Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon says.
Connections with the central city, transport, housing and commercial developments are just some of things being considered as part of the Huihui Mai Greater Christchurch Partnership consultation.
With the population of the Greater Christchurch area expected to pass 700,000 by 2051, and 1 million over the ensuing decades, an
efficient and sustainable transport system was essential, Gordon said.
"An idea I’m quite attracted to is trackless trams, which don’t need a track. Brisbane has them and they are quite common overseas.
"How we connect our district into the city centre is important."
Providing more housing choices and attracting business opportunities, particularly in the city centre and town centres was another factor, he said.
But one question that was not on the agenda was creating a "Super City", Gordon said.
"There is a conversation which comes up about super cities, but there is no desire within the partnership members for a super city
because we are working very well between us.
"We are at a size where we are sustainable, but we are all part of a bigger picture, which is the Greater Christchurch area, so it is
important that we work together for our shared future."
The Greater Christchurch Partnership is a collaboration between the Christchurch City, and Selwyn and Waimakariri District Councils, and Environment Canterbury.
Other members included Ngāi Tahu, Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency, Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand and two Government Ministers.
Public consultation on Huihui Mai closes on Sunday, March 26.
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