The Music department have had ex-pupil Michael Forde undertaking the last practicum of his teacher training with Mr Menzies. Michael was a student at Verdon College from 2000 - 2004. He studied composite Music at Victoria University (2005 - 2008) receiving a 1st class honours degree. Michael is currently studying secondary teaching at Canterbury with a focus on Music, Drama and German. He was a member of NZ Secondary Student's Choir in 2003/4 and is a current member of NZ Youth Choir. We hope that Michael's term is productive and rewarding.
Friday, 19 March 2010
Talented Music Teacher Trainee
The Music department have had ex-pupil Michael Forde undertaking the last practicum of his teacher training with Mr Menzies. Michael was a student at Verdon College from 2000 - 2004. He studied composite Music at Victoria University (2005 - 2008) receiving a 1st class honours degree. Michael is currently studying secondary teaching at Canterbury with a focus on Music, Drama and German. He was a member of NZ Secondary Student's Choir in 2003/4 and is a current member of NZ Youth Choir. We hope that Michael's term is productive and rewarding.
The Marist Connection
Brother Os is pictured viewing the latest student work being display on the entrance foyer table. Brother Os visits the College weekly and along with Fr Martin, our chaplain, is a tangible link to both parish and founding orders. Brother Os is a testament to the Marist commitment to our Presence, one of our V8 founding principles. We value the support and encouragement that the Marist Brothers give to both students and staff.
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Kayaking - Paddles Up
The team had a great weekend at Mavora Lakes with Huey making sure the weather was kind to us! The eight boys have all come a long way during the past five weeks thanks to the tuition from Miss Woods, Mr Olsen and Paula Wood.
The senior boys were very encouraging of the juniors and they looked out for each other- great team work - especially at breakfast time with Gavin McLeod in control of cooking bacon, eggs and baked beans for all the troops. Gabriel and Patrick Wilkes entertained the camp with some good songs on their guitar on the Saturday evening.
Patrick Stone received the judge’s vote for the smoothest Eskimo Roll with a very competent display!
The junior boys paddled well. The Tussock Creek Trawlers aka Gabriel and Josef Winters and Danny Boyle was placed 3rd in the Junior section. Third placing was a great achievement considering some of the other teams they were competing against had been at Paddles Up before and have access to better training facilities. They look to be in a good position to further their skills and splash out again for next year's event.
Josef was 3rd in the DR race and Danny was 3rd in the individual slalom.
Kieran Thurlow deserves an honourable mention. He was asked to compete in a composite junior team with his brother Peter and a Hargest student. Kieran was very patient, helping these two younger paddlers and in doing so, improved his own skill level.
Ben Winders
Friday, 12 March 2010
Board of Trustees Elections
Parents/Caregivers
Two nominations have been received as follows:
Fergus More - a current board member
John Prendergast - a current board member
There is 3 actual vacancies on the Board as three of the current board members are not standing again.
Please give serious consideration to becoming a trustee on the Verdon College Board. Spare nomination forms are available from the school office. If you wish to speak to one of the present members please contact the school office and leave your name and phone number and a board member will be in contact with you.
Nomination forms must be returned to the school by noon Friday 23 April 2010.
Voting Papers will be distributed by 28 April 2010.
Poll closes on 7 May 2010
Votes counted on 13 May 2010
New Board of Trustees takes office on 14 May 2010.
Two nominations have been received as follows:
Fergus More - a current board member
John Prendergast - a current board member
There is 3 actual vacancies on the Board as three of the current board members are not standing again.
Please give serious consideration to becoming a trustee on the Verdon College Board. Spare nomination forms are available from the school office. If you wish to speak to one of the present members please contact the school office and leave your name and phone number and a board member will be in contact with you.
Nomination forms must be returned to the school by noon Friday 23 April 2010.
Voting Papers will be distributed by 28 April 2010.
Poll closes on 7 May 2010
Votes counted on 13 May 2010
New Board of Trustees takes office on 14 May 2010.
Thursday, 11 March 2010
Athletics Results
2010 Records
Liam Cullen Under12 Boys broke the following records.
800m 2:46 previously held by Daniel O'Connor 2.49
1500m 5.42 previously held by Daniel O'Connor 5.23
800m 2:46 previously held by Daniel O'Connor 2.49
1500m 5.42 previously held by Daniel O'Connor 5.23
Olivia Thornbury equaled the 12 year old record held by Brianna Parks
and Margot Affleck in the high jump with a height of 1.20m
Championship Titles
Senior Girls
1 Katie Telfer
2 Joanna Telfer
3 Megan Gooding
Under 16 Girls
1 Grace Dunne
2 Teagen Goodall
3 Jessica Van Rossum
Under14 Girls
1 Kayla Young
2= Emily Grace
2= Nadesha Pipson
Year 8 Girls
1 Hannah Lieshout
2 Hannah McLean
3 Georgia Murfin
Year 7 Girls
1 Sophie Rietsma Smith
2 Kate Kissell
3 Olivia Thornbury
Senior Boys
1 Kris Leatherby
2 Bernardo Balladares
3 Ryan Jones
Under 16 Boys
1 Brandon de Garnham
2 Tauira Patterson
3 Andrew Ridden
Under14 Boys
1 JD Rowe
2 Mat O'Neill
3= Mathew Whaanga
3= Sean Goffin
Year 8 Boys
1 Connor O'Neill
2 Alasdair O'Reilly
3 Adam Ortolani
Year 7 Boys
1 Liam Cullen
2 Timothy O'Neill
3 Josh Watson
and Margot Affleck in the high jump with a height of 1.20m
Championship Titles
Senior Girls
1 Katie Telfer
2 Joanna Telfer
3 Megan Gooding
Under 16 Girls
1 Grace Dunne
2 Teagen Goodall
3 Jessica Van Rossum
Under14 Girls
1 Kayla Young
2= Emily Grace
2= Nadesha Pipson
Year 8 Girls
1 Hannah Lieshout
2 Hannah McLean
3 Georgia Murfin
Year 7 Girls
1 Sophie Rietsma Smith
2 Kate Kissell
3 Olivia Thornbury
Senior Boys
1 Kris Leatherby
2 Bernardo Balladares
3 Ryan Jones
Under 16 Boys
1 Brandon de Garnham
2 Tauira Patterson
3 Andrew Ridden
Under14 Boys
1 JD Rowe
2 Mat O'Neill
3= Mathew Whaanga
3= Sean Goffin
Year 8 Boys
1 Connor O'Neill
2 Alasdair O'Reilly
3 Adam Ortolani
Year 7 Boys
1 Liam Cullen
2 Timothy O'Neill
3 Josh Watson
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
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