30 June Newsletter 2023

1330MJauyne20220223 FMREAMNOCRISIADLOCUOGLLLAESGE A Catholic College in the tradition of the De La Salle Brothers Principal Message Important Dear Staff, Students, and Parents, Dates Brand Guidelines  questions, to seek understanding, and to connect Term 3 As we approach the end of another term, I would on a deeper level. By doing so, we can build a Monday like to express my gratitude to the students and more compassionate, respectful, and inclusive 17 July staff.Your unwavering commitment and world, one where empathy and acceptance dedication to our school's mission and Lasallian flourish. _______ Core Values continue to make a positive impact in   our community. Once again, I extend my deepest appreciation to Intermediate -   our staff and students for their unwavering Highlands I would also like to thank the College community commitment to the College. May you all have a Exchange for their understanding during the industrial wonderful holiday break. Wednesday strike action this term. It has been a challenging 19 July September 2021time for all involved, and your support and _______ Saint John Baptist de La Salle patience have been invaluable.Thank you for CNI 1st XI standing by us. Pray for us Hockey   Sat - Sun I was recently sent a video clip by a parent that Live Jesus in our Hearts 22 July had the following quoted within it - \"Be curious, Forever _______ not judgmental.” Tim Stuck St John’s Hastings   Principal Sports Exchange In a world where snap judgments and assumptions can cloud our understanding of Tues - Wed others, the words “be curious, not judgmental” 25-26 July resonate deeply. Curiosity is the key that unlocks _______ empathy and fosters genuine connections. It is the Congratulations to Luca Dobson and Sam Pene act of actively seeking knowledge and for their victory in the TSSSA Indoor Bowls Y11 PITO Field Trip understanding, not through preconceived notions, competition. Number 22 on the College WOF Thursday but through an open heart and mind - touching states: 27 July _______ hearts. Passion and perseverance are a winning combination.   For other events When we approach others with curiosity, we please refer to the invite the opportunity to learn about their These two gentlemen have toiled away for the calendar on the last stories, experiences, and perspectives.We break past three years and have managed to win this down barriers and bridge divides, finding common trophy. It is the first time FDMC has held this page ground and celebrating differences. Curiosity trophy for 17 years. A special mention to Mr allows us to challenge our own biases, confront Tony Basile for guiding these two good college our misconceptions, and grow as individuals - men to victory. transforming lives. We wish Luca well as he departs the college   today. To be curious means to be courageous enough to 1 ask questions, to explore the unknown, and to embrace the beauty of diverse perspectives. It requires us to set aside judgment and instead listen, truly listen, to the voices of others.Through this process, we create a safe space where everyone's stories are heard and valued - FRANCIS DOUGLASteaching minds.   MEMORIAL COLLEGESo, if we think about the College theme for this year,“with noAreCgartehtosli–c Cchololeogseeincothuertargaediotivoenrof the De La Salle Brothers comfort”, let us continue to embrace the power of curiosity. Let us be brave enough to ask Enter to learn, leave to serve.

“With No Regrets\" Special Character Corner Two weeks ago, twenty-three of our young men were It was a wonderful celebration, and the church was full of confirmed in their faith. They were sealed by the Holy Spirit family, friends, and parishioners. It was a community occasion and have now taken on the mantle of being adult Catholics celebrating these young people. in our church community.  Next term we will be offering the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and First Holy Communion. If anyone is interested in beginning or continuing their sacramental journey within the church, please send an email to [email protected] or [email protected] if you would like to register or receive further information Confirmation means accepting responsibility for your faith Our junior Youth Group meets on Thursdays at lunchtime in and destiny. Childhood is a time when you're told what to the Chapel.They are very ably led by our seniors.We are do, and you react positively to reward and negatively to looking for a name for this group that epitomises who we punishment. Adulthood, even young adulthood, means that are as young people of Christ at Francis Douglas Memorial you must do what's right on your own, not for recognition College.Any ideas can be sent to Gabriel, Clarence, or or reward but merely because it's the right thing to do. The Kendrick. Come along and join the fun. focus is on the Holy Spirit, who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost (Acts 2:1–4) and gave them courage to practice their faith. Catholics believe that the same Holy Spirit confirms Catholics during the Sacrament of Confirmation and gives them the same gifts and fruits. Live Jesus in our Hearts Forever Manaakitia koutou e te Atua Anna Zsigovits-Mace Director of Religious Studies

“With No Regrets\" Godspell JR - 2023 What a joyful and memorable experience for all twenty-four students (Year 7 - 13), that were involved in the 2023 Francis Douglas Memorial College production of Godspell Jr.  From early on in Term 1, Sunday afternoons were spent learning songs, remembering lines, and mastering dance moves in the first production for the College in over 7 years.As their director, I was impressed with the high level of commitment and enthusiasm from all students from the very start. It was lovely to observe the friendships that were being formed across all of the year groups as rehearsals progressed.The senior students did a wonderful job of supporting and encouraging the younger students to ‘come out of their shells’. Godspell JR was performed at ‘The New Plymouth Repertory Theatre’.This allowed the students to experience a professional theatre environment and really helped lift their performance to the next level. Some students were lucky enough to work in the lighting and sound booth, honing their technical skills under the guidance of Leo Mace. All four performances were sellouts, and there was certainly a buzz in the air every night.We had an outstanding review from IIona Hanne,The Stratford Press.“This high-school production is a mature, thoughtful and incredibly enjoyable show. It’s packed with talent, energy and incredible enthusiasm.This cast and crew deliver a powerful message in Godspell Jr.This production has plenty of good news when it comes to the future of youth theatre.”  It is not an easy task to act, sing and dance in front of people. I am so immensely proud of how all the students got out of their comfort zones to make the most of this opportunity. In the words of Father Francis Vernon Douglas, these students certainly chose ‘courage over comfort’, and I am sure they have ‘no regrets’ from this experience.  The only question left is,“What are we going to do next year?!!” Cast list: Jesus: Isaac Cameron, John the Baptist/Judas: Gabriel Gerente The Players: Jamie Boyd, Clarence Chan, Coper Grainger, Connell Hagenson, Benjamin Bartlett,Alejandro Bellringer, Oskar Ellmoos, Korban Knock, Oscar Fryer, Cynan Huirama-Glennie, Lucca Rojido,Awatea Ruakere, Jack Toon, Max Toon, Olly Neal, Felix Pease. Backstage Vocals: Oryn Colgan, Benjamin Chow, Brodie Vincent. Lighting and Sound: Riley Behrent, George Ogier, Hugh Tien

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“With No Regrets\" NCEA UPDATE – Information for parents/caregivers of our 2023 Year 10 students NCEA co-requisite – literacy and numeracy  During June, the Year 10 students sat the Reading,Writing, and Numeracy co-requisite digital assessments. Results for these assessments will be released around August 14, 2023. NZQA will notify students of the release of their results, and they will be able to view their papers via their NZQA login. Results will come in the form of an  Achieved or Not Achieved.  If your son did not achieve one or more of the tests, please encourage him to log onto the NZQA website to access his paper/s.   As teachers will not be given access to the student exam scripts, it is imperative that your son logs onto the NZQA portal, accesses his paper(s), and goes through his exam scripts with his teacher.   The teacher will be able to determine where mistakes/ errors were made and whether your son should think about applying for a review or reconsideration.  Review – where a grade score has been miscalculated or reported incorrectly.A review does not involve re-marking the paper. Reconsideration – the paper is re-marked.  Literacy and Numeracy in 2024 In 2020, Cabinet agreed to strengthen the NCEA requirements for literacy and numeracy.This included formally separating the requirements into a 20-credit co-requisite.  The Ministry of Education developed and piloted dedicated standards to assess the NCEA co-requisite using  Common Assessment Activities (CAAs). FDMC has participated in the Literacy and Numeracy Pilot for the past three years.  From 2024, achievement of the NCEA co-requisite becomes mandatory for the awarding of an NCEA qualification.The Ministry of Education has suggested that the CAAs are the recommended approach for assessing literacy and numeracy.     To assist schools in preparing for the NCEA change, the Ministry has implemented a transitional (bridging) period.The two-year transitional period from 2024 to the end of 2025 will provide time for schools, kura, and other NCEA providers to fully adapt to the change. During the transitional period, schools will be able to use a selection of unit and achievement standards to credential literacy and/or numeracy.  During this time, ākonga will be able to achieve the co-requisite using either the co-requisite standards (CAAs), credits from the additional assessment standards, or a mixture of both. For example, credits for Numeracy via the CAA and credits for literacy via the assessments in English.   However, ākonga will only be able to choose one assessment option to complete the literacy component, and one assessment option to complete the numeracy component. For example, both the new reading and writing CAAs for literacy –not the reading CAA and 5 credits from assessments for English achievement standards.  Whatever combination of standards they use, learners must achieve 10 literacy-rich credits and 10 numeracy-rich credits. FDMC will continue to offer the co-requisite standards (CAAs) as part of our literacy and numeracy assessment framework.We will also support ākonga to achieve literacy and numeracy via the additional achievement standards (see the table below).  What does this mean for our 2023 Year 10 students? 1. The majority of our Yr10 students sat the three co-requisite assessments (Reading,Writing and Numeracy) in June this year - results will be released in August.  2. If a student passes all three assessments, they will have met the co-requisite component of the new NCEA framework. The student  will carry this achievement into 2024, and the credits will sit alongside their NCEA qualification.  3. If a student misses one or more of the assessments, they will re-sit the assessment(s) in November, 2023. 4. If the student has not passed one or more of the assessments by the end of 2023, they will re-sit the assessment(s) in 2024.The student  will also be provided the opportunity to achieve literacy and/or numeracy via the additional assessment standards  (e.g. English, Geography, Mathematics, Science).  

“With No Regrets\" Key Terms: • NCEA co-requisite – the 20-credit requirement.Made up of 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits. From 2024, the 20-credit requirement is mandatory for the awarding of any level of NCEA  • NCEA co-requisite standards — the new standards developed to assess the co-requisite: Literacy-Reading, Literacy-Writing, and Numeracy • Common Assessment Activities (CAAs) – the assessment method for the co-requisite standards, in particular Literacy-Reading, Literacy-Writing, and Numeracy • Additional assessment standards – the list of unit and achievement standards that will be recognised towards the co-requisite during the transitional period of 2024 and 2025. These standards can be used in combination with or alongside the co-requisite standards  • Transitional period  – the two-year timeframe (2024 and 2025) for schools, kura, and other NCEA providers to make the shift to using only the co-requisite standards.  Additional assessment standards and assessment approaches are available for learners during this period. To find out more, visit the NCEA website

“With No Regrets\" Sports Exchange v St Bernard’s College On Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th June, we hosted the second of our major winter sports exchanges against St Bernard’s College from Lower Hutt.This was the 23rd year that the exchange had taken place.  Results wise it was a huge success, with FDMC winning the majority of the games. However, we were all equally impressed by the fairplay and sportsmanship of our boys in often hotly contested affairs. Results are as follows: Junior A Basketball - FDMC 80 - 69 SB Senior A Basketball - FDMC 74 - 67 SB U15’s football - FDMC 3 - 3 SB U15’s rugby - FDMC 15 - 7 SB 1st XI football - FDMC 5 - 3 SB 1st XV rugby - FDMC 38 - 14 SB A huge thanks to all coaches, managers, referees, and supporters for making this exchange possible. Likewise, a massive thank you to all families who took home and looked after a billet on Tuesday night.The exchange wouldn’t happen without you generous people. We now look forward to our next major exchange when we travel to St John’s Hastings in Week 2, next term. Nick Taylor Director of Sport

“With No Regrets\" New Plymouth Competitions Society – Vocal Section   On the weekend of 17-18 of June, Gabriel Gerente and Reuben Woodhead participated in the annual New Plymouth Competitions Society - Vocal Section which was held in The Methodist Centre for classical classes and in Theatre Royal,TSB Showplace for other classes.    Reuben participated in the popular, character and entertainment classes.Although no placings were won, he enjoyed the time on stage and listening to other competitors.    Gabriel participated in the classical, popular, character and entertainment classes. He made a resonating impact when he left the audience in tears with his rendition of the classical song Steal Away. Congratulations to Gabriel who won the following awards:   Third Place in Secondary Senior Classical Sharron McKee Memorial Cup for highest scoring Sacred Song Watson Challenge Trophy – Best Diction (all classical classes) Third Place in Secondary Senior Popular Song Best Duo/Duet – Entertainment Intermediate (with his sister Marcela) Shaun Campbell Cup – Best Self-Accompanied (all classes). We Will Rock You   College was represented by our one and only Reuben Woodhead, who gained a place in the cast of the latest New Plymouth Operatics production of ‘We Will Rock You’. Reuben had to learn twenty songs, dances, and of course act on stage.  Working with seasoned actors, dancers and musicians was “worthwhile and humbling.” Being involved in a professional theatre setting was an invaluable learning experience for Reuben.“The schedule was certainly demanding, with some rehearsals running through until midnight, but it was well worth the time and effort. I had an absolute blast. I hope to be involved in more musical theatre in the near future.”  The college is proud of your achievement Reuben, and you certainly rocked the stage.We are looking forward to keeping an eye National Secondary Schools’ Brass Band   Isaac Lamb was recently accepted into the National Secondary Schools’ Brass Band Development Band. Seventy-four students auditioned for their seats, playing brass or percussion instruments. They were chosen for their sound quality, technical skills, and dynamic control.The Musical directors,Vickie van Uden and Reuben Brown, had a very difficult job sorting so many students into the two bands, and please let it be known, not everyone who auditioned was placed into a band.These two bands are of very high quality, and to be selected for these national representative bands is a privilege.Well done Isaac, and all the best for your playing in this prestigious band.

“With No Regrets\" Smokefree Rockquest Regionals On the last day of Term 2, Friday 30 June (TONIGHT!), College have two bands playing in the Smokefree Rockquest competition at the TSB Showplace.The competition starts at 7 pm. Entry is $10 for students and $20 for adults. Come along and support our bands. It promises to be a loud, energetic and entertaining evening.  Grillatron  Riley Keller - Lead guitar Reuben Woodhead - Rhythm guitar and lead vocals Ryan Walls - Bass Isaac Cameron - Drums Year 11 Band Isaac Lamb - Keys and horn Daniel Butler - Lead guitar Eli Hancock - Rhythm guitar Isaac Steenson - Vocals Jarim van Hameren -Drums Joel Leauga - Bass Also - keep an eye out for Oliver Foley, a Year 9 student, who has formed a band with some friends ‘Dead on Arrival’. They are a grunge/alternative rock band. Ollie is on vocals and playing lead guitar.

“With No Regrets\" New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships The New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships were held in Palmerston North this year, and hundreds of students turned up to run. Four runners from the College entered the race: Ryan Gillum, Bede Collbourne, Joshua Hermanns, and Toby O’Rorke.The course at the Massey University Sports Complex ran around the sports fields, then up and over farmland, including jumps and hurdles along the way. Ryan Gillum entered the Junior Boys’ race and tested himself over the 4 km course. He should be pleased with his race, finishing in 69th place. Bede,Toby, and Josh all entered the Senior Boys’ race with over 180 other runners from around the country.This race tested the runner’s endurance with a total length of 6 km.The final placings were Bede 23rd,Toby 111th, and Josh 154th. Bede and Toby were also selected to represent Taranaki in the regional relays. Well done to the runners for their outstanding performances at this competition.

“With No Regrets\" Speechmaker Awards Recently the school celebrated the different students who have competed in various speech competitions around the region. FDMC has a strong tradition of quality speakers and 2023 has produced some outstanding speakers.  We congratulate Zach Bernado (Race Unity  and O’Shea Shield Oratory), Harry Scott (Manu Korero Senior), Owain Bridge (Lion’s Speechmakers), Lions Speechmakers Every year, Lions Districts hold a Young Speechmakers Contest for 17- to 21-year-olds with the winner from each District going on to compete at our National final in August. Owain Bridge and Daniel Lewis were two of our district contestants this year and completed not only a well-presented prepared speech but also did an amazing job with an impromptu speech.

“With No Regrets\" Primary Industries Trade Academy - Work the DOC Rangers and is exploring it as a career option, but Placements in any case, he will always continue to do pest eradication. A key aspect of the Trade Academy programme is the Kaeden has created an awesome collage of his work fortnightly work placements for our Y12 students. Gaining placement activities. experience in their chosen industries is very helpful for the boys who are starting to make decisions about work in the near future.This year we have students based in a variety of industries around our region i.e. dairy, sheep, beef, bulls, chickens, feijoas, bees, fencing, pest control and biosecurity. The employers / supervisors of our students have been brilliant, guiding the boys with new skills and verifying their practical work for assessments when needed. Mr Imrie has just begun workplace visits and is hearing very positive feedback from the employers. Kaeden Garvey is doing a work placement with the Department of Conservation (DOC), doing pest control and biosecurity. Kaeden has been doing pest control, hunting and fishing for several years, so he is a natural fit at DOC. He enjoys doing his bit in restoring the environment. Kaeden likes to keep fit and active which is good, as a typical day at DOC involves hiking 6-10kms on steep rugged terrain, crossing rivers and walking tracks up and around the mountain. His biggest day was 18.5km doing the round the mountain circuit. Some pretty sore calf muscles after that day! Kaeden’s favourite part is checking the traps and disposing of predators. He also sets the traps and helps monitor pest activity using tracking tunnels and wax tags.The goal is to eradicate possums, rodents and mustelids (ferrets, stoats and weasels) that are damaging the forest ecosystem and eating birds’ eggs and chicks. Kaeden says he has learnt heaps from Pictures below of students planting garlic for Venture Taranaki initiative

“With No Regrets\" The Dynamic Da Vincis and The Pop-Up Pandas FPS Experience  What is CmPS? Community Problem Solving (CmPS) is a problem-solving competition that comes under the umbrella of Future Problem Solving (FPS).The idea behind CmPS is to identify a large problem in your community and find an effective solution that can positively affect your community and successfully solve your challenge.  After both of our teams qualified for the International Competition (Dynamic Da Vincis - 1st, Pop Up Pandas 2nd) we got the opportunity to compete against the world's best at the University of Massachusetts, MA, USA.   Our Projects After coming first and second in the National competition in New Zealand, we were invited by Future Problem Solving International to represent New Zealand at the International conference.  • The Dynamic Davinci’s made a symbolic art piece by reusing single-use face masks to create a phoenix, the rising through the ashes represents rising through the difficulties of the covid 19 pandemic.   • The Pop-Up-Pandas made Bamboo shelters for natural disasters as well as the homeless.  Our Trip We arrived in Boston after a very early flight across the country from San Francisco.  On our first day there we were lucky enough to attend a baseball game at the famous Fenway Park and the green monster.The next day we explored the city via the freedom trail and a private guided tour with one of our favourite people from the trip, Christian.We were able to see Boston’s rich history by seeing Paul Revere's house, his grave, and many other famous people involved with the American Revolution.We then had the taste of arguably the World's best pizza with Regina’s pizza at Quincy Market as well as some delicious New England Clam Chowder.We then wandered around the city, seeing awesome shops and malls, as well as feeding squirrels at the Boston Common Gardens. On our Final day in Boston, we had the epic opportunity to have a tour around the Boston City Council with Councilman Frank Baker. Councilman Baker was very nice, and also one of our other favourite people on the trip. He also supplied us with pizza from Regina’s pizza (even for the 5th time on the trip it was still delicious) and organised talks with people from all over the council.We were even lucky enough to step foot in the council chambers and hear all about Councilman Baker's role on the council.After that, we went up to the top of the stop floor and were shown around the ‘map room’.This was a giant room with an exact 1:40-inch replica of the entire city of Boston! The International Competition  On the fourth day in Boston, we left for the International Conference at the University of Massachusetts,Amherst.While we were there, we had to display our projects to the public in a large hall.While we displayed our projects,  we were also secretly interviewed by evaluators walking around and mixed in with the public. We then attend workshops to help grow our future problem-solving knowledge. On the last night that we were there,They held a social evening where we were able to interact with teams all over the USA and the world.    Unfortunately, the final results did not go our way, with the Pop up pandas finishing 15th and the Dynamic Da Vincis finishing 12th; however, the placings did not take away from the awesome memories and experiences that we had while we were there. What we took away from the competition  We learnt many valuable problem-solving skills and tools where we would come up with as many ideas as possible, these tools can now be applied in our everyday lives.We also learnt about many new cultures and how diverse they are. It was very interesting to see how all these unique and interesting cultures interacted with each other.We took away lifelong experiences that will continue to affect the way we live for the better. This experience was worth it! After Lots of hard work, we were able to go on an amazing trip, make friends, and have lifelong experiences.You also get to experience many different rich and diverse cultures and learn about the unique ways they live. FPS has been an amazing experience for all of us, and we will continue to use the skills we use every day to better ourselves and the world around us.

“With No Regrets\" TSSSA SQUASH On the afternoon of Monday 12th June we headed to Kawaroa Squash Club with a team of fourteen competitors to take part in TSSSA Squash. It was a great afternoon, with FDMC winning all three competitive divisions and placing in the ungraded division. Congratulations to the following La Salle House students on their excellent results: Boys Division 1                                            Boys Division 2 1st -   Sam Watson                                      1st -  Daniel Lewis 3rd -  Jack Hopkins                                      3rd - Oliver Howarth Boys Division 3                                            Ungraded Division  1st -   Oliver Buis                                         2nd -  Darcy Stevens                                                                    3rd  -  Isaac Lamb TSSSA BADMINTON On Thursday 22nd June our FDMC Badminton team attended the competitive TSSSA Badminton event held at Spotswood College. It was a very successful day for the College with our students winning both grades. Congratulations to the following students on their results: JUNIOR BOYS                                            SENIOR BOYS Singles:                                                 Singles 1st -  Nicholas Yeow                                    1st  - Sam Pan.                                                                   2nd - Zach Bernardo Doubles:                                                Doubles:                                         1st -  Nicolas Yeow & Ethan Dizon              1st-  Sam Pan & Zach Bernardo

“With No Regrets\" E-Pro 8 - Year 7/8 Science This term our year 7 and 8 Science classes have been using the E-Pro 8 kits that were purchased last year.They have been developing their skills in measurement, design, and problem solving in a collaborative working environment.This unit of work focuses on developing the key competencies of relating to others, participating, and contributing. It was great to see the students really engaged in their learning and they have really enjoyed working with the E-Pro 8 kits.

“With No Regrets\" New Plymouth District Chamber Music Contest A big thanks to all of the participants for representing the 2023 College so well. Some points to take away from the judges’ This was held on Wednesday 7 June at the Whiteley feedback, were to look as though you are enjoying the Methodist Church.The adjudicators for the evening were experience even if you are terrified, and that the pianist is not Justin DeHart who is a GRAMMY nominated performer of only an accompanist but an instrumental player in their own Contemporary musical styles, and Associate Professor of right.They also wanted musicians to consider stage Music at the University of Canterbury. Sarah Spence was the placement in order to communicate with all members of the other judge. She originally hails from Scotland, and studied in group, and enable the audience to see the performance.The the UK and Germany. Her current role is director of Sistema evening profiled a large range of musicians with varying Aotearoa, which offers hundreds of lessons to students abilities.A big thank you to Mrs Jocelyn Beath who is the weekly in Auckland. Sarah possesses a Bachelor of Music driving force behind this event, and puts in countless hours to (Honours) Cello Performance, and is a German Master of enable it to happen.We look forward to this event next year Chamber Music. Both perform regularly in both classical and and encourage groups to enter it. contemporary fields with orchestras and groups, and gave all contestants valuable feedback. The Dame Malvina Major Fund had enabled us to bring Ingrid Culliford to Taranaki to tutor all Taranaki entrants at FDMC on the weekend of 13/14/15 May prior to the contest. Many thanks to Robin Brockie and the trustees for the funding that enabled this to take place. This year was the largest field of entrants for the regional Chamber Music Competition, with 25 groups vying for a chance to compete in the national contest. Francis Douglas Memorial College had students competing in four groups.The first group- FDMC 1- Alex Guo (Violin), Ethan Rice (Violin) and Tomas Verbeek (Piano) played Six Duos DE by Schumann.  The second group- FDMC 2- Isaac Lamb (Bb Cornet), Frankie Lamb (Bb cornet) and Hugh Tien (Piano) played Spring Odyssey by Claire Johnson as their competition piece. Unfortunately, Jack Davis (Eb tenor horn) a member of this group, came down with illness prior to the competition.We were thankful to Frankie Lamb for stepping in for him. Ensemble Floriade- Bethanie Luke (Violin),Yasitha Murugaiyen (recorder) and Clarence Chan (piano), played their pieces Sonata a 3 (Trio sonata for violin and recorder) composed by George Philippe Telemann, in the evening slot for some of the older student participants.They performed well and were a pleasure to listen to. Sugarloaf Pirates- featured four students from three schools, one of whom was Isaac Lamb from Francis Douglas Memorial College who played cornet, with other brass students from NPBHS and Devon Intermediate.The boys played Three Sea Shanties written by Colin A.H.Asher entitled Dru, She and Fire. The Adjudicators loved this performance and the enjoyment the boys brought to the stage.They were the recipients of the Adjudicators Award at the prizegiving.

“With No Regrets\" THE TERM IN REFLECTION FROM THE LIBRARY MANAGER… Kia ora koutou,Talofa, Ni sa bula, Bonjour, Buon giorno, Szia, Konnichiwa, Namaste, Guten tag, Hola, Mālō e lelei, Kamusta, Nǐ hǎo, Annyeong, hello to you all. It is with excitement that I share my good fortune and your school’s new treasure. Earlier this term, I entered a book giveaway competition via Te Papa Press and I won! So now we have, Tatau: Samoan Tattoo (pictured left). An intimate account of Pasifika families and their stories represented by the cultural process behind the traditional art form.Well worth checking out. During the term, I invited two local authors to visit the library.The student librarians, in particular, enjoyed a chat with Owen Clough (author of Liquid Gold and the Clearing of the Mist Trilogy). He discussed how he became a writer and gave a detailed insight into the books he has written that we have on our shelves.Also visiting was Peter Wilson, the compiler of Huirangi:The Stories of Our Community, and Effort and Enterprise - A Journey through Tikorangi’s History.Wilson’s comprehensive local record caught the eye of a couple of our staff members with family connections to the area and previous working associations. If these local places were where you grew up, you may also be interested in perusing the range of information collated in these books. Holiday task… There are a vast number of overdue books. Please have a search for them over the term break and return them to the library at the start of Term 3 - that would be much appreciated. A big “thank you” to Louise Pease for donating a large number of brand-new Māori tikanga and culture books to the library.The books cover topics from carving, weaving, Māori protocols, geothermal treasures, a pictorial dictionary, hīkoi protest and Māori proverbs.  Also thank you to Fulton Hogan for donating the exquisite non-fiction title Takahē - Bird of Dreams (pictured left). What a beautiful story of the rediscovery and then the recovery of the Takahē, one of New Zealand’s most intriguing native birds. This will certainly be a part of my holiday reading! Finally, I’d like to mention my appreciation of the student librarian’s for the warm, helpful and charismatic manner they have carried out their duties this term. I hope you all have a wonderful break, keep safe and enjoy that precious time with family and friends. Mānawatia a Matariki and see you in the library next term! Kia pai tō ra and happy reading, Miss Meuli.

“With No Regrets\" Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Nationals On 1-5 June 2023 (King’s Birthday weekend), Gabriel Gerente made his way down to Wellington for the SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn National Shakespeare Festival Nationals to attend talks, workshops and performances.  After participating with a group of his fellow FDMC brothers in the Sheilah Winn Regionals last April with a 15-minute performance of Macbeth, Gabriel was awarded the “Judge’s Choice Best Performer in Taranaki Overall.” This granted him ‘direct entry’ to the National Shakespeare Schools Production (NSSP), a week-long intensive course with workshops, rehearsals and performances  in the September/October holiday, where the top 24 performers in New Zealand from regionals, and another 22 performers selected from nationals (King's Birthday weekend) join together to craft three different full-blown Shakespeare productions within only a week.  The top 24 from NSSP are then selected to represent New Zealand as part of the ‘Young Shakespeare Company’ (YSC) at the Globes in London.After experiencing the level of skill and quality at the Nationals held in Wellington, he is more fuelled than ever to take on the NSSP intensive week course, and give his all to try and be selected as part of the New Zealand YSC to travel to the Globe in London and Stratford-upon-Avon for two and a half weeks in July next year.

“With No Regrets\" 2023 Calendar of Events The Taranaki Toy Library is holding this years ‘Children’s MONSTER Book Sale’ Events listed are current at time of issue on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th September. but are subject to change On their behalf, we are currently collecting any good quality second hand July Level 1 Mokau Field Trip (Geo) books suitable for children up to the age of 13. Fri 28 - If you have any unwanted books that you wish to donate, please drop these Sat 29 1st XV v Wesley off to the College office foyer before 31st July. Mon 31 Attitude Presentations / Please do not include colouring-in or activity books unless they are in new - Wed 2 Science Fair condition. August Year 10 TOPEC Thank you from the Children’s Monster Book Sale.Your donation is greatly Mon 31 appreciated. - Fri 4 SAFETY  Thu 3 Smashed - Y 8-10 Student Drop Off  Please do not drop off or pick up students at the top of the Sun 6 L3 Rotorua Field Trip College driveway. Seaside Market - YES student This applies in all types of weather. The College would like to keep the congestion at the start and end of Mon 7 Multi Ethnic Week the school day to a minimum in this area for safety reasons, and to Y12 Retreat / loves me not enable access to our disabled parking spaces. We ask all parents to adhere to this to keep students safe. Wed 9 Y9-13 Senior Cross Country Students can be dropped at Tukapa St, Omata Rd, Julian Pl or Waimea St. Please also note that there is no right turn out of the College driveway between 8.15 - 8.45am and 3.00 - 3.30pm weekdays. Please support the companies that sponsor our College sports teams Sponsors of College First XI Cricket Sponsors of College Rugby Sponsors of College Rugby 201 Tukapa Street, New Plymouth 4310 | PO Box 5124, New Plymouth 4343 | +64 6 753 6149 | offi[email protected] | www.fdmc.school.nz