NEWSLETTER No. 13 Term 2, Week 3 4, 4-17 May

Campion College News
NEWSLETTER No. 13
Term 2, Week 3 & 4: 4-17 May 2015
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
Nau mai, haere mai, greetings
48 Hour Film Festival
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Nepal Mufti Day Thank You
In what can only be described as an outpouring of
generosity, Campion College rose to the occasion for last
Tuesday‟s Mufti Day. Students were extremely generous in
their giving. Staff also contributed to the donations with
around 11 teachers dressing as students for the day.
We are very happy to announce that Campion College will
deposit $2,150.00 to Caritas‟ Emergency Appeal for the
people of Nepal. Caritas will ensure this money goes
towards providing shelter and relief items to those who have
lost their homes, providing first aid to the sick and injured and
accessing safe and clean water supplies. Our donation will
be very gratefully received. Thank you very much to all the
students, their families and to the staff members who gave so
generously for this very worthy cause.
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Two weekends from 7.00pm on May 1 to 7.00pm May 3 ,
many students from Campion College took part in the annual
48hour film festival. During the competition entrants are given
a genre, a character, prop, line of dialogue and a type of
camera shot which they need to incorporate into their film.
They then have 48 hours to plan, film and edit the film.
Gisborne is one of only seven regions around NZ who offer
the competition locally and this year we were going to be
dropped because of not enough teams. Thankfully our
students have got behind the event and we entered seven
teams from the College. Across Gisborne we had a total of
26 teams enter.
The teams had a great time and did extremely well to
complete their films in time. Only one out of the seven teams
were disqualified for handing their film in 15 minutes too late.
The local heats are this weekend then finalists will be
announced after that.
Senior Campion Ball – Years 11-13
Retreats
This week the Catholic Youth Team ran retreats for our
students in Years 7, 8, 9.
The theme for the Year 7 and 8 retreat is „Uncover your
Talents‟ and the Year 9 students will be focussing on „What
makes me Happy?‟ The retreats will be held in the Parish
Centre which is adjoining the Church.
Year 7-13 Progress Reports
The College produces four weekly progress reports for all
students in Years 7-13. The third of these were emailed to
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parents on Wednesday 13 May 2015.
We will hold a parent afternoon on Friday 15
3.10pm to 4.30pm.
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May,
This is a time when teachers are available to meet with
parents and discuss their child‟s progress. We hold these
parent afternoons after we email the progress reports. To
make a time to meet with teachers please phone the office
8679309.
Ball season is once again approaching and along with the
organising committee we want to provide a social function
which is enjoyable and fun for the students and their partners
while at the same time ensuring the safety of all. The
Campion Ball in past years has been an extremely
successful event and this year‟s ball is on the 20 June 2015
at the Bushmere Arms. We are optimistic that this year‟s
occasion should reach the same high standards. There are a
number of conditions which students and their partners must
adhere to if they are to attend the Ball. The Ball is open to
students from Years 11, 12 and 13. It is an alcohol, drug and
cigarette free evening. Students are expected to dress
formally for the Ball. Every year there is a great deal of
national media interest in school balls and the roles and
responsibilities of the schools involved in them. The College
only has direct control over the Ball itself. We rely on
parental support to ensure that students are kept safe before
the Ball and after the Ball has finished.
Pre-Ball activities are becoming popular. While we have no
objections to students meeting before coming to the Ball and,
in fact, this can help create further enjoyment for the evening,
we do have a major concern if any students are drinking
alcohol. We have stipulated that the Ball must be alcoholfree and we therefore caution students that they must not
arrive at the Ball if they have been drinking alcohol. If they
do so and it is detected they will be refused entry to the Ball
or sent home during the evening. This would be a shame as
many people go to quite an effort in their presentation. The
Ball will run from 8.00pm to 1.00am. The late finish is to help
overcome the need for further social entertainment such as
after-Ball parties. The College does not support after-Ball
parties. We believe that these activities often expose
students to unnecessary risks. I ask all parents and students
to carefully read the rules and responsibilities for attending
the Ball as we do not want students to be disappointed on
the night. We pray that we continue to provide a safe,
enjoyable social event.
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Campion College News
NEWSLETTER No. 13
Term 2, Week 3 & 4: 4-17 May 2015
Smokefree Rockquest 2015
The Annual Smokefreerockquest heats were held at the
newly-revamped War Memorial Theatre. Almost four hours
of music with a great variety of genre made for a very
entertaining afternoon. The performance standard was again
raised from last year and the afternoon was a huge learning
curve for many. Last Tuesday and Friday students were also
lucky enough to have mentoring from Annie Crummer (When
the Cats Away, Netherworld Dancing Toys etc) which helped
everyone raise their standards and get some expert advice
on performing and song writing.
Campion had thirty seven students in twelve entries over
both the band and solo/duo category. Our middle school
students performed convincingly; “Jack and the Beanstalks”
played their song „Like it is‟ and “Element”, performing as a
three piece – vocals and guitar. The Year 10 bands which
performed were “Triple S.T” with driving guitar and drums
topped off with an equally driving rap, and “Shattered
Caution”, who were able to make the regional final lineup
with their song „Monopoly‟. From the senior end of the school
were “Sesame Dream”, a four piece combo, with crystal clear
instrumental parts and Jacob Gedye‟s strong vocal line, “New
Millenium” with Connor McBreen‟s resounding vocals and
“Shadows in the Darkness” who were also able to make the
regional finals.
not disappoint the crowd – their unique sound and consistent
standard were relaxing and entertaining. Only two acts were
able to go through the regional finals and the next stage for
National Selection, and “One and a Half Men” and “Lara”
were selected.
Huge congratulations to them, and
“Shattered Caution” and “Shadows in the Darkness” for
making the Regionals.
The East Coast regional final is at the War Memorial Theatre
on Friday 22 May, starting at 7.00pm. Tickets are $10.00
school students and $15.00 adults from Ticket Direct or at
the door.
PTFA – Thank You
The PTFA would like to thank all those who helped with the
PTFA Car Boot Sale. We raised $453.40.
Especially thank you to Kaiponi Farms for donating the
produce and Louise Savage for organising the sausage
sizzle.
Thank You
We have had an amazing response to our request for
preloved Rugby or Soccer boots. Thank you to those who
have donated boots, these have been passed onto many
very greatful families in our College community.
In the solo/duo category, with seven entries from all Gisborne
schools, Campion featured strongly. “One and a half Men”
(Liam and Ronan Wallace) were a resounding hit with their
reggae sound and relaxed stage presence. You could have
heard a pin drop in the theatre when Lara Ajello played her
haunting song and Grace Lupman sang her new original
song with confidence and feeling. Stephany Van Der Walt
made her debut performance representing Campion and the
much anticipated “Lockstep” (Kiera and Caleb Swann) did
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NEWSLETTER No. 13
Term 2, Week 3 & 4: 4-17 May 2015
Campion College Sport
NETBALL
PAK 'n SAVE Gisborne Netball 16th May 2015
 There are 102 games to be played this Saturday so please make sure you check the
draw carefully. All primary/ intermediate/ secondary teams are to umpire their own
games.
 Senior Round 2 Week 1/Junior Grading Week 3 of 3. All Junior Grading games are 4 x 7
minute quarters.
 Duty team to put goals up (goals on all courts except 1, 2, 5 and 6): Kaiti Kiwis
 Duty teams to put up goal pads, set up team benches (courts 1, 2 and 5) and put bins
out: Campion Marcellin and Mangatuna Angels
 Duty team to control scorecard room for the day: Nga Hau e Wha
8.30am
Int A
Int C
2 Campion Marcellin
7 Whangara Rua
v Nga Hau e Teina
v Campion Gregory
9.05am
Sec A
1 Campion Snr B
v Uawa Toko
9.40am
Int A
Int C
2 Campion Marcellin
7 Campion Gregory
v YMP Rua
v Tamanuhiri Rangatahi
10.15am
Sec A
1 Campion Snr B
v TKAS Snr A
10.50am
1st Grade
Int B
1 GGHS 3
7 YMP Wha
v Retro Bar Pirates 1
v Campion MacKillop
11.50am
Sec C
Int B
8 GGHS White
11 HSOG Amazing
v Campion Blue
v Campion MacKillop
12.50pm
A Grade
Sec C
1 YMP 2
12 Campion Green
v Campion Snr A
v GGHS Red
1.50pm
Sec B
Sec C
10 Campion Gold
12 Campion Green
v Campion Red
v Campion Blue
2.50pm
A Grade
Sec B
Sec B
2 Ngatapa
10 Campion Gold
11 Campion Red
v Campion Snr A
v Ritana Royals
v Ritana Tupono
BADMINTON
Three Intermediate teams represented Campion College at
the badminton tournament last week. The tournament was
run in a round robin format. Campion College had two teams
play in the finals with the Campion Hawks (Edward Fili-Weti,
Ian Culter, Kayley Knight and Dana Stoltenberg) placing
fourth in the competition. Everyone played very well and a
special thank you to Mel Knight and Ryan Higgs for being
team managers. You did a fabulous job and we wouldn‟t
have been able to have three teams without you.
FOOTBALL
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This weekend our two 1 XI teams will be in action at Nelson
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Park. The Boys 1 XI will play West Inn Bohemians at 12.30
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on Saturday. The Girls 1 XI will play Tatapouri Marist at
10.30am on Sunday. Last weeks results are as follows:
Campion Boys 2–8 Riverina AFC and Campion Girls 0–2
Gisborne Utd. Great effort and good luck this weekend.
Campion Snr A x1
RUGBY
The Campion Junior Rugby Team posted a massive success
last weekend over Uawa winning 55-7. Congratulations to all
involved and good luck this weekend against GBHS 2
Saturday, 10.00am at Rectory.
Farmlands Ngatapa
HOCKEY
Now that the lights on the new turf are operational, there will
be some changes in the game days and times. The following
format starts this Friday:
Years 7/8
Tuesdays only from 3.45pm
Secondary Mondays only from 3.45pm
Horouta Gold x 2
Monday 18 May
3.45pm
GHS Red v Campion Green
5.55pm
GHS Blue v Campion Gold
Tuesday 19 May
6.45pm
Chopsticks v Campion Intermediate
Duty Teams: Campion Gold, Ritana Royals and Campion Red
 Last week‟s results have been posted on the Netball page on the Campion
College website, go to Co-Curricular, Sports and then click on the Netball
tab.
GOLF
Congratulations to our representative golf team who
competed in the Secondary Schools competition at Poverty
Bay Golf Club. The team, comprising of Skylah Pohatu,
Jett Pohatu, Tawhio Walford and Ellie Keown all played
well with Skylah and Jett both achieving great net scores
against the boys. Well done girls, what a great round.
CROSS COUNTRY
Students have been asked to express their interest in running
in the ECNISS Cross Country Championships on
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Wednesday 3 June at the A&P Show Grounds. Full details
and a suggested training plan can be found on the sports
section of the Campion College website. Please register
your interest with the sport co-ordinator.
Sporting Achievements
Campion Students make the Rep teams
Congratulations to Edan Wilson and Summer MaramaKingi who were selected for the Gisborne Netball Centre
Year 8 Representative team for 2015.
Swimming
Congratulations to all Campion College swimmers who
performed very well at the National Swimming Age Group
Championships last week.
 Jessica Blakeman made the finals of the 200m Fly and
400 I.M.
 Matt Scott won Bronze in the 1500m Freestyle. Made the
finals in the 400m Freestyle, 400IM, and 200 Backstroke.
 Joshua Taylor-Martin won five Gold Medals in the 50,
100 and 200 Freestyle, 100 Fly and 200 IM. Bronze in the
400 Free. Set five new HB/PB Records.
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NEWSLETTER No. 13
Term 2, Week 3 & 4: 4-17 May 2015
Donations Please
The PTFA are will be running a Quiz Evening in June to raise
funds for a new bus shelter on the College grounds. They
have already secured a number of
sponsors, but if you are part of a
company or organisation that maybe
willing to sponsor a prize or make a
donation please drop it into the College
office or contact Rose Brown 027
4391275 for further information.
As a family, you can support this fundraising event by a
donation of a non-alcohol bottle or a gift basket item. All
donations can be left at the College Office.
WEEK FIVE: Monday 18 May – Sunday 24 May
Monday 18 May

Year 8 Girls 2nd HPV Vaccination
Tuesday 19 May
Wednesday 20 May
Thursday 21 May

Year 13 Mentor Meeting – Period 6
Friday 22 May

Rockquest East Coast Finals

Waikato University Open Day
Saturday 23 May

NISS Swimming Competition
Sunday 24 May
URGENT PRAYER REQUEST
Within society in New Zealand we try and reinforce
the rights of every person to enjoy religious
freedom. People should be able to worship God
in any chosen format (or even choose not to if
that is their desire). The following message has
recently been received from the Marist Brothers network in
New Zealand. It has originally come from Rev Andrew White
the Vicar of Baghdad. The message reads:
The islamist group (ISIS) just took over Quaragosh,
the biggest Christian city in Iraq.
There are hundreds of men, women and children
who are being beheaded. The people are asking for
prayers to be made on their behalf concerning the
ongoing atrocity in their country. Please take one
minute to pray for them.
Pass this message across to all your contacts. They
asked for this special prayer.
Please, ensure you pass across the prayer request
to the body of Christ for fervent prayers offered on
behalf of the brothers, sisters and children in Iraq.
May God bless you.
From Andrew White the Vicar of Baghdad.
May the blessings of God be with you all.
Paul McGuinness
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