Soccer Talent

Congratulations to Patrick Turnhout who has recently been selected to trial at the Federation Talent Centre Trials Camp being held this weekend. Patrick is one of four selected from Invercargill and one of 50 from Timaru down who have been talented enough to be selected. Patrick's goal is to make it through to the upcoming April National Training Centre Camp and then on to the October National Training Centre camp. Patrick tells us that his ultimate goal is to become a professional Soccer player. Good Luck Patrick with your goals.

Show Jumping Championships

Congratulations to Jessica Fahey shown above, who was placed 2nd in the 1.05 metre championship class out of a field of approximately 50 riders, at the New Zealand Equestrian Sport South Island Championships recently held in Mosgiel. Jessica was also placed in the 1.10 class. Well done Jessica.

Junior Soccer

Queens Park AFC invites you to play in the 2011 Soccer season Registration Day 27th February 2011 at 12pmAt the Southland Softball Clubrooms, 550 Tay Street, Invercargill We cater for children 6 yrs to 16 yrs in our Junior competitionWe also have senior Men's & Women's teams in a social or competitive environment.This is a great opportunity to get the whole family involved.Our subscriptions are competitive and we have highly skilled coaches available. If you are interested in playing and are unable to make the registration day or require more information please contact Junior Coordinator - Lauren Johnson 021 80 40 72, spidercam@xtra.co.nzSenior Contact – Glenn Williams 027 50 50 504 smithies4@xtra.co.nz http://www.queensparkafc.co.nz/

Outward Bound

Harlan Watson who has completed the 21 day Student Leadership Course at Outward Bound in the school holidays. Well done Harlan.

DRAMA

The Invercargill Repertory Society has for many years held classes for young people who are interested in drama. Students from all Invercargill schools have participated and enjoyed them and found it to be a good place to meet like minded young dramatists from around Southland. This year we are planning a full length children's play called "Tinderbox" - to be staged in the second week of the July school holidays. Also planned are a series of one act plays with the aim of entering the New Zealand Theatre Federation's One Act Play Festival in June. We invite any young people who love drama to join our ranks. For further information please contact Mrs B Rodmell, Phone 215 7091 or email barbararodmell@slingshot .co.nz

CAREERS NEWS - Scholarships

Outward Bound Scholarships
The Community Trust of Southland has up to ten scholarships available to be awarded to individuals wishing to reach their full potential through challenge and adventure in the outdoors. Priority will be given to year 12/13 students in the Trust's area. More information and application forms are available at the Careeers Office.

Southern Wood Council Forest Scholarship
The Southern Wood Council is offering from this year a scholarship to students from the Otago/Southland region to study Forestry Science, Forest Engineering or a Wood Processing realated course - principally at the University of Canterbury. It is also of direct relevance to students interested in the environment. More information and application forms are available at the Careers office.

Sports News - BMX

Congratulations to Josef Winders and Nardia McLachlin who competed at the South Island titles for BMX held in Christchurch during the holidays.

Nardia was placed 4th overall in the 16 plus women's division. Josef was placed 5th in the 16 year old boys divison.

Both students are in training squads to go to the national championships in April.