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Kaikorai Valley College Newsletter
500 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin, New Zealand Telephone: 453 6035 Fax: 453 1602 Email: office@kvc.school.nz Website: www.kvcollege.co.nz
No. 02 - 07 February 2020
Principal’s Comment The mihi whakatau is now part of the way that we do things
at KVC and is an excellent way of welcoming new members of
Kia ora koutou, greetings to all parents, caregivers and friends
our school family. �
of the school.
Two weeks down already and it seems like the term is just flying
by. It has certainly been an interesting week with a significant
weather event hitting the south. Fortunately we were not too
badly affected but our thoughts certainly go out to those who
were evacuated from their homes and are dealing with the
after effects of flooding. It seems that these weather events
are coming along more often and I am convinced this is directly
attributed to climate change.
The start of the school year has been very busy and I would
like to thank everyone for the way you have helped with
this smooth start. We are still accepting enrolments and Congratulations
it is good to see many new faces around the school. As I We are very pleased to celebrate the achievements of Yuka
write this newsletter article, whilst supervising a study class, Amanai who gained a Scholarship in Level 3 Painting.
students and families are looking forward to a public holiday Yuka’s portfolio explored the rich cultural history of Japan. It
tomorrow where we celebrate Waitangi day. Waitangi Day examined the changing roles of women from the time of the
is the national day of New Zealand and commemorates the Geisha to the current day. The historical and contemporary
signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Ceremonies take place issues in Yuka’s Artwork are
at Waitangi (Northland) and elsewhere to commemorate the pertinent to many young women
signing of the Treaty. This Treaty is regarded as New Zealand’s today. One of Yuka’s paintings was
founding document. chosen for the cover of our 2019
The Treaty of Waitangi was first signed on 6 February 1840 on school Magazine.
the grounds of James Busby’s house - now known as Treaty The delicate and high technical
House - at Waitangi, in the Bay of Islands. The Treaty was quality of this Yuka’s works makes
signed by representatives acting on behalf of the British Crown her a worthy recipient of this
and, initially, about 45 Māori chiefs. Over the course of the scholarship award. We are very
next seven months, copies of the Treaty were toured around proud of Yuka’s effort and all her
the country to give other chiefs the opportunity to sign. The hard work and we look forward to
signing had the effect of securing British sovereignty over the hearing about her future studies.
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May 1840. Each year the school reviews its policy around the use of
electronic devices, including computers, IPads, tablets and
cellphones. We wish to advise all parents, caregivers and
whānau that whilst students are permitted to bring these
devices to school they do so at the own risk. In 2020 we
introduced a new scheme whereby students in Years 7 and 8
hand in their phones at the beginning of the day and retrieve
them late in the afternoon. This was introduced as a means to
have students actively engaging with each other during break
time rather than having screen time and not burning off any
energy. In some ways, we would prefer that students did not
Last Friday the school held its annual mihi whakatau to bring these devices to school, but understand that this may be
welcome those new to the school in a way that recognises an important form of communication for parents. If you need
each person’s place here at Kaikorai Valley College; as well as to get a message to your son/daughter you can call the office
developing a greater understanding of our heritage and Māori on 453 6035.
traditions. This special event was attended by the whole Please ensure that any devices are insured under your own
school, and family/whānau representatives and other guests. contents’ policy. The school will not make any claims for loss
It was great to see so many new faces and we were thrilled by or damage to such devices. Likewise, students are responsible
the number of whānau and family who supported us. Staff for the security of these devices. The school will not use up
and students stepped up and spoke on behalf of their peers resources trying to track devices down when they go missing.
and this made the event even more special.
KAIKORAI VALLEY COLLEGE Opportunity and Success for All
In Years 9 - 13 there is an expectation that students will
have either a Chromebook or laptop. There is, of course, IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2020
an expectation that these devices are being used in an Event dates may change and new events added throughout the year.
appropriate manner. All families signed a cyber agreement FEBRUARY
upon enrolment. Where it is deemed that they are being 10-11 Leadership Camp
used in an inappropriate way, the school may be forced to 11 Philip Craigie Awards 7.00pm
investigate and take disciplinary action. 12-14 Year 8 Camp
Coronavirus 13 Otago SS Triathlon (Wanaka)
No doubt everybody is aware of events in China and now 17 TEACHER ONLY DAY (students to only attend the
some other countries where there has been an outbreak of 3-way conferencing)
the novel coronavirus. The death toll continues to rise as 17 3-Way Conferencing Day
scientists strive to design and provide a vaccine. So far NZ has 18 Gateway First Aid Course
been very fortunate that no cases have been reported. 19 Athletics Sports
I would like to assure parents that KVC has no students who 20 Athletics Sports’ Back-up Day
have recently arrived from China. Our Chinese students 24-25 BIO200 Tautuku
arrived considerably earlier in the year and have no signs of 26 Hui/Fono 6.00pm
the virus and are well beyond doing so. MARCH
The school is being advised on a regular basis around the
3 Sports’ Expo/1000km Challenge (TBC)
situation and is confident that all the right procedures are in
4 Sports’ Expo/1000km Challenge Back-up Day
place. However, it is good to be cautious so we do ask students
(TBC)
and families to be washing hands regularly and should any flu-
12-13 Riccarton Summer Exchange (Chch)
like symptoms be noticed to immediately seek professional
advice. 16-17 PED200 Cycle Trip 1
Absences 23 Otago Anniversary Day (no school)
The school continues to monitor student attendance carefully. 26-27 PED200 Cycle Trip 2
Under NZ law every school must follow-up on non-attendance, 31 Love Me Nots Year 12
so this is why some parents may receive a text message. Most 31 Urban Farm Field Day 1 (TBC)
schools will follow similar processes to do this. If you are aware APRIL
that your son or daughter will not be attending school please 2 Urban Farm Field Day 1 Back-up Day (TBC)
call the school and leave a message. We would ask that this 2 Shakespeare Festival
is then followed up with an explanation in their school diary. 8 ODP Day Tramp 1
A space is provided for this. Please understand that when 9 Yr 7-10 Grade Summaries Home (TBC)
homeroom and whānau teachers request this, they are simply 9 Last Day of Term 1
doing their job, as we are required to do under the law. 27 ANZAZ Day (no school)
If you receive a text message please do not panic. If you could, 28 First Day Term 2
in the first instance, reply to the message if you were aware of MAY
this. If not, please contact the main office. Just occasionally 4-8 Yr10 Tautuku Week
this can be an error if something has been entered 8 ODP Day Tramp 2
incorrectly. However, if not, then it is really 12-14 BIO300 Portobello
important for you to be aware of the absence. 15 Senior Grade Summaries Home
Rick Geerlofs 19 Parent Interview Evening Yrs 7-13 (TBC)
Principal 21 Caversham Relay (King’s HS)
Music Notes 27 Otago/Southland Relay (Milton)
Elton John, film JUNE
scores, rock and 4 Otago Cross Country (KVC)
classical music 7-8 Otago Netball Tournament (Dunedin)
were on display at 11-12 Riccarton Winter Exchange (Dunedin)
our annual Music 11 Otago Cross Country Champs Back-up Day
teachers concert 15 The Big Sing
for our years 7 25 Dunedin Co-Ed Tournament (Dunedin)
through to 10. 26 Otago Table Tennis Tournament
Kaikorai Valley College itinerant music and extra-curricular JULY
activities: 3 Yr 7-10 Grade Summaries Home (TBC)
Sign-ups are now happening for the following lessons and 3 End of Term 2
activities. Get in quick!! Clarinet, Saxophone, Violin, Cello, 20 Star of Term 3
Flute, Guitar, Electric Bass, Voice, Choir, Rock/Pop group, 24 Senior Grade Summaries Home
Orchestra, Chamber music, Electronic Music Production, 27 KVC OPEN NIGHT
Piano and Ukulele. See Mr Corlet in the Music room. AUGUST
Outstanding Achievement! Career Moves
Mackenzie Dinnissen in 8Lj had an STAR Courses - listed on the next page
outstanding weekend at the Otago are a variety of vocational courses
Surf Lifesaving Championships over the that are available at the Learning
weekend. She won two Otago titles, being Centre in Princes Street.
named champion in the U12 Beach Sprints By enrolling in one of these courses students are able to
and being part of the winning Beach Relay explore different career pathways and help them make
team. She competed in incredibly wet, informed decisions about their schooling and future work
windy and cold conditions in the board and run, swim, run or study.
races. Well done, Mackenzie, on your outstanding efforts Year 12 and 13 students are able to enrol in these courses
and achievement! and gain Level 2 and 3 NCEA credits.
Information about these courses and enrolment forms are
available from the Careers Office.
Urban Farm 2020
Meet the new girls up on Words from the Library
the farm. We have now Books of the Week - ‘Guinness World Records 2020’ and
introduced our heritage ‘Guinness World Records Gamers Edition 2020’. Miss Flett
breed chickens into their kindly donated these two wonderful books to our Library
coop and run. First up is when she left her position as Year 8 homeroom teacher at the
‘Myrtle’ our Barnevelder end of 2019. They are very popular books with our students
or ‘Barnie’ as they are because they are filled with photos, stats and trivia.
affectionately known - a
Dutch breed of domestic
chicken cross-bred with
‘Shanghai’ birds imported
from Asia to Europe in the
latter part of the nineteenth
century, originating from
the Dutch town of Barneveld, east of Utrecht. They are
a low maintenance hen with a fun personality and good
looks!
These hens have a beautiful patterning on their feathers,
a brown feather with a double black lacing producing an Students are allowed to borrow three books at a time from
‘arrowhead’ effect. The neck feathers are black with no our Library and most books are issued for three weeks. If
lacing. Interestingly the roosters do not have the patterning books are required longer they can be renewed once. Emails
and are a black breasted red colour. will be sent to students and caregivers if books are overdue,
The ‘Barnie’ can be described as a rectangular body shape, because often we have other students waiting for popular
with wings high on their body preventing the bird from titles. Here is a link (https://aiscloud.nz/KKR00/#!dashboard)
flying well. The comb is red and the beak ‘horn’ coloured. to our Library page that shows the latest titles arriving in our
Skin and legs are yellow with four toes to each foot. They Library.
are a large bird weighing between 2-3 kilos. They produce Scholastic Book Orders - Thursday 13 February is the last day
3-4 large brown eggs per week, chocolate coloured and to order books from the Scholastic Brochure 1 which can be
speckled. What a treat! I cannot wait for the young hens collected from the Library. Orders can be made via LOOP on
to start laying. the Scholastic website or orders and money can be handed
They are gentle and inquisitive and will greet you with in at the Library.
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STAR COURSES: Term 1 - 2020
Dunedin Food Safety
This course develops learners’ use of food safety methods in a supervised environment. Students will
demonstrate effective food practises while preparing food. This unit standard is a common workplace
requirement and perfect for students wanting to or currently working in the food industry.
167 Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision L2 C4 V8
Start Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:00 AM
End Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 03:00 PM
Cost: $15.00 + GST
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Dunedin Barista
This course introduces learners to the history of coffee and builds a foundation of barista skills. Students will use
commercial espresso machines to practise standard industry techniques. Perfect for students wanting to learn a
valuable skill for gaining employment.
17284 Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production L3 C3 V6
17285 Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso equipment and prepare espresso beverages under
supervision L2 C4 V9
Start Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 09:00 AM
End Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 03:00 PM
Cost: $25.00 + GST
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Dunedin Teamwork
This course encourages students to interact and participate with others in a team environment. Learners will
communicate and contribute with their team to achieve a common goal. Perfect for encouraging learners to work
with others in a safe and positive way.
9677 Communicate in a team or group which has an objective L2 C3 V10
9681 Contribute within a team or group which has an objective L3 C3 V7
27563 Describe teams and team leadership L3 C4 V2
Venue: Dunedin: The Learning Place, 33 Princes Street, Dunedin
Start Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:00 AM
End Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 03:00 PM
Cost: $25.00 + GST
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Dunedin Communication
This course develops learners’ speaking, presenting and listening skills and is an exciting opportunity for
students to learn about and present a range of communication skills in different contexts. Learners will present a
social speech, deliver a presentation, and interact and respond with others. Perfect for all students needing to
come out of their shell or develop their communication skills.
11097 Listen actively to gain information in an interactive situation L3 C3 V5
1307 Speak to a known audience in a predictable situation L3 C3 V8
9694 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the communication process theory L3 C4 V8
Start Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 09:00 AM
End Date: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 03:00 PM
Cost: $25.00 + GST
BOOK NOW
Office Housekeeping
Kaikorai Valley College If you have changed any of your
is proudly sponsored by contact details - phone numbers,
OfficeMax NZ Ltd address, email, please advise the
p: 0800 577 700 office by emailing office@kvc.school.
w: www.officemax.co.nz nz or phone 453 6035 with your child’s
name and form class.
KAIKORAI VALLEY JUNIOR COLLEGE
3-WAY CONFERENCING – GOAL SETTING INTERVIEWS
MONDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2020
Year 9 – 13 Interviews held from 12.30pm until 7.30pm in designated Whānau Rooms
Junior College Interviews will be held from 1.30pm until 7.30pm in their Home Rooms
ONLINE BOOKINGS
The online booking page for the 3-Way Conferencing is now open. Please log on to the link
listed below entering the relevant code and follow the steps to book your interview time.
The smooth running of our interview evening relies on all parents keeping to the timetable.
Please consider other parents and end the interview on time.
Go to http://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/home
FOR JUNIOR COLLEGE: Key in the School Code q55pz and follow the steps
FOR YEARS 9-13: Key in the School Code upv4p and follow the steps
Ente r co rrect code
as stated above
If you enter an email address a confirmation email will be sent to you.
If you prefer to make your bookings over the phone please contact the school on 453 6035 and we
will make the booking for you.
For more information, contact the school on 453 6035
Curious Notions Kaikorai Valley College Board of Trustees
In Canada a person may not water his or Casual Vacancy for an Elected Trustee
her lawn when it is raining. A casual vacancy has occurred on the Board of Trustees for an
In Belgium a driver who needs to turn elected parent representative. The board has resolved under
through oncoming traffic has the right section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancy by
of way unless he or she slows down or selection. If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the
stops. school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being
A giraffe’s heart pumps twice as hard as a cow’s heart, in published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-
order to get blood to its brain. election will be held.
The longest one-syllable word in the English language is Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-
“screeched.” election should write to:
Goat meat contains up to 45 percent less saturated fat Chairperson, Board of Trustees
than chicken meat. Kaikorai Valley College
Because of its unique tilt, a single night 500 Kaikorai Valley Road
on Uranus lasts for 21 years. Bradford
The modern salute is believed to be Dunedin 9011
derived from the way in which French by 8 March 2020.
Knights would greet each other by lifting the visors of
their helmets.
In America it is a federal crime to use your roommate or Quote of the Week
friend’s Netflix account. “A lie can travel half way around the
On a genetic level, fungi are more closely world while the truth is putting on
related to animals than they are to plants. its shoes.”
When you remember a past event, you are
~ Mark Twain ~
actually remembering the last time you
remembered it, not the event itself.
The world’s first motel is in San Luis Obispo.
Built in 1925. When opened, it cost $1.25
KVC Urban Farm
for a two-room bungalow with a kitchen and a private Our Urban Farm is
adjoining garage. gratefully supported
Small as they may be, ladybugs have a unique smell that by the Otago
humans are incredibly sensitive to. Community Trust.
The oldest unopened bottle of wine
was found in a Roman tomb that is This Day in History
over 1,650 years old 7 February
More tornadoes occur in the United 457: Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
Kingdom per square mile than any 1569: King Philip II forms Inquisition in South America.
other country in the world. 1613: Michail Romanov (aged 16) becomes Tsar of Russia.
The Main Library at Indiana University sinks over an inch 1639: Academie Française begins Dictionary of French
every year because when it was built, engineers failed to Language.
take into account the weight of all the books that would 1783: Great Siege of Gibraltar launched by France and
occupy the building. Spain against the British colony during American War of
Independence is lifted after three years and seven months.
9 Letter Puzzlegram 1856: Colonial Tasmanian Parliament passes the 1st piece of
Words must be 4 letters or legislation (the Electoral Act of 1856) anywhere in the world
D E C more and contain the letter
A. Your list must have one 9-
providing for elections by way of a secret ballot.
1904: Baltimore catches fire (1500 buildings destroyed in 80
letter word. Proper names and blocks).
V A I foreign language words are not
allowed. Answers will be in
1915: 1st wireless message sent from a moving train to a
station received.
next week’s newsletter. 5 words 1928: 1st solo flight from England to Australia takes off from
E J T = good; 8 words = great; 16
words = excellent; 21 words =
Croydon, piloted by Australian aviator Bert Hinkler (arrives
15½ days later).
outstanding! 1959: Fidel Castro proclaims new Cuban constitution, and in
Last Week’s Puzzle Answers: cero, core, corn, cure, curn, 1962 US President JFK begins blockade of Cuba by banning
curr, ecru, euro, roue, ruer, rune, cooer, corer, cornu, crone, all Cuban imports and exports.
croon, crore, cruor, curer, quern, recon, recur, rerun, roque, 1984: American astronaut Bruce McCandless makes 1st
rouen, corner, conquer, coroner, crooner, CONQUEROR untethered spacewalk.
Sports News
A good number of students have signed up to play a sport but Thursdays Edgar Centre 4-5pm Age 9-12
it would be great to see a few more. Please use the Google https://www.otago.basketball/development_programmes/
form that was emailed out last Friday if your child still wishes miners-term-1-2020/
to play a sport. Some team entries have now closed, but I may Girls Got Game Allstars – Girls Only
be able to squeeze one or two extras in to some of our teams, Tuesdays Edgar Centre 4-5pm Age 5-8
so please get those forms completed as soon as possible so https://www.otago.basketball/development_programmes/
that students do not miss out. girls-got-game-all-stars-aged-5-to-8/
A number of sports begin competition this week so please Girls Got Game Pro – Girls Only
check the information on the next page. It is really important Thursdays Edgar Centre 4-5pm Ages 9-12
for students and parents/caregivers to read the newsletters https://www.otago.basketball/development_programmes/
and daily notices to keep up to date with all the sports’ girls-got-game---pros-aged-9-to-12/
information. All relevant information can also be found on our Theresa Johnson, Sports’ Coordinator
website. If your child cannot get to a practice or game, they e: sport@kvc.school.nz
need to let me or their coach know. This is an expectation for c: 027 543 4251
all of our participants.
Sailing - Ms Gillespie, our Guidance Counsellor, is a keen sailor DUNEDIN CITY PÉTANQUE
and she has organised an opportunity for our students to learn INVITES YOU TO JOIN
to sail. No prior sailing experience necessary, but must be THE SECONDARY & INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
confident in deep water. If anyone is interested, please get in
touch with me to find out more about it.
PÉTANQUE LEAGUE
Here is the Basketball Otago Rep Trial information for 2020: FEBRUARY – APRIL 2020
Trial Dates U15 and U17
First Trial - Sunday 16th February
WHAT IS PÉTANQUE It is a sport, where players toss steel balls as close as possible to a small wooden
Second Trial - Sunday 23rd February ball called a jack, while standing inside a circle with both feet on the ground. It is played in over 130 countries and
Times for both Dates: is one of the fastest growing sports in the world.
U15 Girls’ - Noon - 1.30pm Edgar WHY PLAY PÉTANQUE
Its rules are simple, learned within minutes.
U15 Boys’ - 1.30pm-3pm Edgar It’s inexpensive requiring no major equipment or clothing.
U17 Girls’ - 3pm-4.30pm Edgar
It’s social, fun and a great challenge.
It’s suitable for players with a range of abilities; you don't have to be fast, fit or strong.
U17 Boys’ - 4.30pm-6pm Edgar Individuals can choose to play purely for social fun or can go on to achieve Regional, National and even
International recognition if they put the time and energy into the sport.
Trial Info U19 Men
9th OBHS Gym 4pm Get your friends together and have a go!
Feb 15th Edgar 9am Dates (term 1): Every Tuesday for 8 weeks - Starts on 18 February; ends 7 April 2020
23rd Feb Edgar 4pm Where: Dunedin City Pétanque, 80 Eglinton Road, Dunedin
Time:
U19 Women TBC 3.15 registration, 1st game 3.45pm. Finishes around 5.30pm
Who/What: Open to school years 7-13. There are two divisions - year 7-9 and year 10-
Regulations 13. Everyone plays 3 or 4 games every week.
U15 - Must turn 14 or 15 in 2020 There are weekly prizes as well as medals and trophies for the overall
winners for the 8 weeks of the term. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate & biscuits
U17 - Must turn 16 or 17 in 2020 provided, other refreshments for sale.
Cost:
U19 - Must turn 18 or 19 in 2020 $2.00 per person per week or $15 for the term.
Web Link for more info: • No experience required; full instruction provided prior to play.
https://www.otago.basketball/development_programmes/ •
•
All equipment supplied; however fully closed in shoes must be worn.
Free coaching prior to league starting and every Sunday during the League if desired
u15-u19-otago-representative-trial-registration/ • Sessions fully supervised.
• Free membership of Dunedin City Pétanque if interested.
Registration Form: • Registrations to your school sports co-ordinator by Monday 16 February, or contact
https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform. Stefany directly.
• Inquiries to Stefany Frost, Dunedin City Pétanque Club Captain on 021 717 080 or
cgi?formID=91693 froststefany@gmail.com.
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Game Development
Manager Come and Give Aerobics a Try!
Mobile 0220287008 - operations@otago.basketball - www. Head down to the Dunedin South Presbyterian Church (393-
otago.basketball 395 King Edward St, South Dunedin). Join in the fun with
These are all introductory courses run by Basketball Otago some fitness, fun games and grab a taste of what aerobics is
Coaches aimed at teaching basketball skills in fun game style all about! For just $5 cash each session come and see what
play. you’ve been missing out on!
Diggers Sunday 9 February 1:30pm-3pm, Wednesday 12 February
Tuesdays Edgar Centre 4-5pm Age 5-8 3:30pm-5pm, Sunday 15 February 1:30pm-3pm, Wednesday
https://www.otago.basketball/development_programmes/ 19 February 3:30pm-5pm. Text/call Sian on 0224307048 or
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Term One Sports’ Information CRICKET- GIRLS and BOYS (YR 9-13) Wednesdays 4.30- 6pm Start date TBC. Practices- Monday 3-4.15pm. Fees TBC Games are played at various grounds around Dunedin. Players are transported by school van to the game. Find own transport home. SOFTBALL (YR 9-13) Thursdays at Ellis Park. Games are usually 4.00pm - 5.15pm. Fees $25. Draws - http://www.osa.org.nz/ TOUCH (YR 9-13) Starts Tuesday 18 February at the Kensington Oval Half hour games from 4pm - 5.30pm. Fees $25 Transport by school van available to the Oval. Practice Wednesday 3 - 4.30pm. Draws - www.osssa.org.nz TOUCH (YR 7&8) Starts Thursday 13 Feb at the Oval Half hour games played from 4.15 - 5.45pm. Fees $20.Transport to Oval may be available but students will require their own transport home. Practices TBC. Coach - Mr Burden. Draws - http://www. otagotouch.co.nz/ MINIVOLLEY (YR 7&8) Starts Friday 14 February at the Edgar Centre. Games- 4pm or 4.30pm. Fees $20 + $2.50 door entry. Transport available to the Edgar by school van. Practices - Monday 3-4pm in KVC Gym. Draws - Weekly newsletter VOLLEYBALL (YR 9&10) Starts Friday 14 February at the Edgar Centre. Games from 4pm - 7.30pm. $25 + $2.50 door entry Transport available to the Edgar by school van. Draws - Weekly newsletter VOLLEYBALL (YR 11-13) Starts Monday 10 February at the Edgar Centre. Games from 4pm - 7.30pm $25 + $2.50 door entry. Draws - Weekly newsletter FUTSAL (YR 7&8) Starts Tuesday 25 Feb - Edgar Centre. Half hour games between 4 and 6pm. Fees $50 - no door fee. 7 week competition. Practices Tuesdays at lunchtime in the KVC gym. All players must wear shin pads. Futsal Draws - http:// www.footballsouth.co.nz/ FUTSAL (YR 9-13) Starts Thursday 27 Feb - Edgar Centre. Half hour games between 4 and 6pm. Fees $50 - no door fee. 7 week competition. Practices TBC. Shin pads compulsory. Futsal Draws - http://www.footballsouth.co.nz/ JUDO (YR 7-13) Starts Wednesday 12 Feb after school in the gym foyer. Fees $130 per year. Time: 3.10pm - 4.15pm First two weeks free trial. Students will be trained by Mr Hananeia, a qualified NZ instructor, national referee, third dan, club president and coach. Uniform - old t-shirt/rugby jersey and trackpants for beginners. TABLE TENNIS (YR 7-13) Coaching every Thursday from 3pm - 4pm in the KVC Gym. Start 13 Feb. Fees $20. We have a NZ qualified coach, Mr Martin Duffy, who comes to the school and there are opportunities for talented students to go on and represent Otago. All students are welcome to come along and give table tennis a go. TENNIS (YR 7&8) Starts Monday 17 Feb. Playing venue: Logan Park Tennis Centre from 5pm - 6pm. Fees $25 Equipment: Racquets and balls provided. Players may use their own racquet if they wish. TENNIS (YR9-13) Starts Thursday 13 Feb at Logan Park Tennis Centre. Fees $35. Rounds are played at 4pm and 5pm. Coach Ms Skelton PETANQUE (YR 7-13) Starts Tuesday 18 Feb at 81 Eglinton Road Mornington. Fees $2 paid on the day. Be there at 3.15pm. No experience required. See the flyer in the newsletter for more information. HANDBALL (YR 9-13) Starts Wednesday 12 Feb - KVC Gym. Fees $20. Draws - www.osssa.org.nz WATERPOLO (YR 7&8) Starts Thursday 13 Feb at Moana Pool. Half hour games from 3.30pm to 7pm. Fees $30 for team fees plus $35 for pool practices. Pool admission costs will also apply for games. As water polo is played in the diving pool, participants MUST be confident swimmers. Practices - Mondays 3.30-4.30 in the Old Dive Pool. WATERPOLO (YR9-13) Starts Friday 14 Feb at Moana Pool. Half hour games from 3.30pm to 8pm. Fees $30 for team fees plus $35 for pool practices. Pool admission costs will also apply for games. Practices - Mondays 3.30-4.30 in the Old Dive Pool.
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