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Liston College’s Special Character Statement

This is what the Lord asks of you

“Act justly, love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God” Micah 6:8

Welcome, Kia Ora,

Namaste, Talofa lava, Kia

Orana, Ni Hao Ma, Malo e

lelei, Welkom, Faka’alofa

lahiatu, Dobro Dosli,

Magandang Bati, Karibu,

Bonjour, Sawadee, Guten

Tag, Konnichi Wa, Apa

Khabar, Selamat Datang,

Cead Mile Failte, Buenos

Dias, funyihng, Croeso

IMPORTANT DATES

Monday - Friday 10 - 14 September

Senior Exams

Monday - Friday 17 - 21 September

Year 7 - 8 Soccer and Water Polo Teams - Rotorua Trip

Tuesday, 18 September Work Day

Friday, 28 September End of Term 3

Issue 111 10 August 2012

Scripture Quote:

“Turn from evil and do good / seek peace, and follow after it.” Ps 34/15

Liston News

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Thanks Special thanks to the community and staff who were involved with the Trivia Evening last Friday night. It was a fundraising event for the Musical Production (written by Josiah Carr and Anthony Yelavich) which will be performed later in the year. It was a fun evening with some friendly competitiveness for the place as the top team! Both the film evenings ,organised as fundraisers for the Musical Production and the Japan Trip, were well attended - Thank you for your continual support.

Andrew Ah San Andrew Ah San, a student in Year 12 had an accident last weekend with serious implications - please keep Andrew and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Extra Tuition Thank you to the teachers who provide the students with extra tuition after school and during lunch breaks. It is most appreciated by the students and their families.

Prime Minister’s Visit The Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand, and the Hon Paula Bennett, Minister of Social Development and Youth Affairs, visited the school last Friday afternoon. It was a great success, with Mr Key interacting with students at all levels and with the School Council over afternoon tea - they represented their fellow students with great pride. Thanks to James Devereaux who did the initial background / contact work. There is an interesting article on the following page by James.

2013 Enrolments We are in the process of interviewing prospective students for 2013. If you have your application forms ready, please send them in by post, or if you prefer to come in person to drop them off to our staff in reception - we can then start the process of arranging an interview.

May God bless you and your families

P D Houghton Acting Principal

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The Attendance Dues Sponsorship Scheme - has been created to assist families who may need financial support with the payment of attendance dues, for students attending Catholic schools in the Auckland Diocese, both Primary and Secondary.

The purpose of the sponsorship scheme is to allow parents or caregivers facing financial hardship another option to seek relief where they may be reluctant to approach their school for help.

The existing Financial Hardship Scheme – operated by our school – is also available to parents or caregivers facing hardship and we do encourage families facing financial difficulties to please contact the school office.

Application forms are available from our school and the parish offices, or can be down-loaded from the Catholic Schools Office Website: www.catholicschools.org.nz (go to Property and Finance / Finance / Attendance Dues)

If you have any queries or require assistance with the payment of attendance dues under the sponsorship scheme, you are invited to phone in confidence, Carol Krebs (Ph. 360 3069) at the Auckland Diocese office.

Applications to the sponsorship scheme for 2012 attendance dues will be accepted by the Auckland Common Fund

Ltd up to November 2012.

Application forms on the website: www.liston.school.nz

Application packs available from our office staff in Reception - phone number 838 9350.

If this is not convenient, personnel i.e. Reception or Lyanne Evans will be more than happy to send out a pack by post to you.

Feel free to contact Lyanne Evans, Principal’s PA if you have any questions about the enrolment process: 839 2291 (direct phone number) or her email: info@liston.school.nz

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“It is not all about ability, it is about attitude”

On Friday 3rd August from 2pm to 3pm, the Rt Hon John Key,

Prime Minister of New Zealand and the Hon Paula Bennett,

Minister of Social Development and Youth Affairs and

Member of Parliament for Waitakere, visited Liston College.

The visit began with a welcome outside the Edmund Rice

Centre. The Prime Minister, John Key had a photo taken

outside the chapel wearing our new Liston scarf – this was later

signed by him. Much to the excitement of the Year 7 classes,

both John Key and Paula Bennett waved as they walked past

their classrooms. The group then walked through the Senior

Quad with the Prime Minister taking the time to talk to a

number of the senior students as they waited to begin class.

The Prime Minister addressed the Year 13 students, covering

topics relating to university, student loans, use of alcohol

responsibly, what makes a successful career and useful advice

on planning our futures. Paula Bennett‟s address encouraged them to “make your voice be heard” and to express our

opinions. She reflected on her electorate and her role as Minister of Youth Affairs and Social Development. It was then

time for questions - the Prime Minister encouraged the students to ask any questions, which ranged from subjects at school

to what were his proudest moments. The final question asked was “How much does the average Prime Minister get paid?”

His answer was, there is no average Prime Minister as there is only one of him!

Mr Houghton thanked the Prime Minister and Minister Bennett and they then moved outside for photos and a chat with the

Prefects. Mr Peterson had one of his old „Bennett‟ campaign boards out for the Prime Minister and Paula Bennett to sign.

With crowds of students around the R block, John Key shook hands with a lucky student who had his hand hanging out the

window.

After discussing school houses, sports and our grounds, the group moved to the chapel to look at our flags and then to the

Board Room where they meet the School Council

Representatives, Mr O‟Rourke and Mrs Skelton. While

enjoying afternoon tea, the Prime Minister told some of

his golfing stories, making those in the room laugh

heartily.

At 3pm, the visit concluded with photos taken outside the

Edmund Rice Centre with staff members and the school

council. There was a presentation of gifts to the Prime

Minister and Minister. It was a great visit, from the

inspiring speeches to the Year 13‟s meeting with the

Prime Minister around the school - the visit was

memorable and enjoyed by everyone involved.

James Devereaux

Head Boy

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Our boys have done extremely well so far - they are one win away from a clean sweep! Congratulations and Well Done!

On Wednesday night the Under

17 Development won their final

The Under 17 A Grade won

their final

And the top Open team with a mixture of players from Years 9 to

13 won a fantastic final against Massey High, winning by 16 points. Emanuel Zigmanov was the highest scorer in this game.

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NCEA Level 1—Newsflash! NCEA Level 1 Mathematics External Examination will be held on 19 September 2012. Parents are advised that Level 1 students are writing the Mathematics Common Assessment Task on 19 September 2012.

This is an external examination in Algebra.

NZAMT Mathex Competition

The annual NZAMT Mathex competition is being held on 15th and 16th August at the ASB stadium, Kohimarama.

We have entered one team each from Years 7 to 10. We wish our teams all the best!

Society of St Vincent De Paul We received a letter of thanks from the Society, for the food collection coordinated by our students and the spirit in which they did this. Delphina Soti, Operations Manager mentioned that the Society is most grateful and know that families assisted appreciated the thoughtfulness from all concerned.

Free Family Day There is a Free Family Day at the Aotea Centre, The Edge on Sunday 26 August from 10am – 3 pm with the following activities :

Meet authors and illustrators

Listen to stories

Watch performances

Watch artists in action and create your own illustrations

Enter competitions and win prizes

Enjoy activities, talks and stories all day

This is part of the 19th annual Storylines festival of New Zealand Children’s Writers and Illustrators which is taking place from 18-26 August. For more information go to www.storylines.org.nz

After School Lessons Chemistry tuition for Levels 1- 2 are available after school on Days 3 and 7.

CAPE COD CHAIRS ……… ARE AVAILABLE AGAIN!

Made from macrocarpa - the chairs are one of the most comfortable

designs, with the rolled seat, curved back and wide arm rests.

They can be painted, varnished, stained or left to weather to a silvery

grey.

Sold Ready-Assembled - $175 or Kitset - $155

Please phone the Office on 8389350 and / or contact Bob Fagg ext 714

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The Breakout Website advertised around the school for scholarships

Students - log on from a school computer to find out what this is all

about and how you can access one of these scholarships.

University of Auckland

Accelerated Pathway in Engineering Futures Evening: If a student wants to complete this degree in three rather than four years.

Unitec Step Up EXAM Revision Classes

For NCEA - October holidays. See Mr McKenty for enrolment forms or visit:

www.unitec.ac.nz/index.cfm?8EE535B5-145E-6A3C-4635-21D27CCFF71C

Massey University Vice Chancellor’s Natural Sciences Excellence Awards

Going to study Natural Science at Massey University - a student should achieve Merit or Excel-lence endorsed NCEA results. Please see Mr McKenty about this scholarship.

University of Auckland Open Day: Saturday, 25th August

Programme booklets and information regarding free buses - available from Careers’ Office.

Useful website to help you in planning your future visit:

www.school.connect.co.nz

Parents requiring information on any of these Career matters to please contact Mr McKenty on phone number 838 9350 ext 724.

Tim Young who graduated from Waikato University with a Graduate Diploma of Teaching - Primary (GradDipIT)

ATTENTION PARENTS Individual tuition with qualified teachers English, Essay Writing, Maths, Physics Chemistry , After-school & Holidays Dyslexia screening. Y1-Y13 Call us on 836 9061 to arrange your Free Assessment

www.kipmcgrath.co.nz

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On Tuesday 31st July, Liston College Junior Choir performed at the Kids Sing at the Auckland Town Hall.

We arrived at the Town Hall feeling nervous, yet very excited. All schools were called into the Supper Room and then lead into the huge auditorium which has one of the biggest organs in New Zealand!

We started the competition with King’s College and they performed well. We waited until 1pm, when our choir went into the Green room to practice and then we were called onto the stage to perform. It was a bit frightening for some of the students, but they did well in the end and had a lot of fun.

By Psalms Pokia (Year 8)

The Kids Sing is a choir competition for Yrs 0 – 8 students. As it was the first time Liston College has entered this competition, we received a Participation Award.

Thank you to Mr Richard Francis for accompanying us on the piano. Mrs Charlotte Eyre is the Junior Choir Director, Music Department.

Pieces performed

Mo Maria

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You

Two Too Wet (medley of Splish, Splash and Sea Cruise)

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On Thursday we had the first round of the Brother Damien Price Shield (teachers versus students) went to the students 13-8. Round 2 will be in 2 weeks time.

Congratulations to the students with their first win!

Watch this space!