Year 8 Volleyball Team

Congratulations to Geroge Lodge, Nat O'Neill, Henry More, Emily Grace, Kayla Duggan, Zac Jackson-Barnes, Samuel Rillstone, Tomas Adams and Jacinta Farrelly who were all members of the year 8 Volleyball team that came first in the Southland competition. Many thanks to Logan Simpson who coached them this year.

New Year 9 Dean

Mr Bryce Hansen is adjusting to the new dean's role he will hold in 2010. He is the only new dean to be appointed this year and takes the vacancy created by the retirement of Mrs Chris Kiddey. The other deans positions are as follows:

Yr 7 &8 Mr John Smith, Yr 10 Mr John Baird, Yr 11 Mr Alan Menzies, Yr 12 Mr Richard Haveron and Yr 13 Mrs Kathryn Miles

8HY Perform with Passion

Students from 8HY performed Bad Jelly the Witch as part of the end of year assessment program for junior Drama. Class teacher, Mrs More, invited Mr Olsen and Mrs Connolly to view the performance and give feedback. It was pleasing that all the students in the class took part in the drama. Both guests complimented the students on their efforts and were impressed with the overall quality of our students' acting skills.

Pavilion exterior remodel

Builders have made progress on the re-cladding of the exterior of the Marist pavilion. The side wall and sills have needed weather proofing after the ravages of winter. This will give a first class facility in time for the opening of the cricket nets.

Cricket nets take shape

Mr Peter Sims and Mr Colin Kid have been hard at work connecting the framework for the new cricket nets. It is hoped that the news will be completed before the end of the school year.

Verdon Represented at the Hockey International

Last week Southland Hockey hosted the International World Cup qualifying tournament in Invercargill. We had five students selected to represent the school as Ball Attendants at this tournament. This is a rare honour. The students involved were Aidan O’Neill, Jacob Kirby, Luke Adamson, Henry More and Andrew Miles and all boys performed very well. Andrew and Luke were chosen for the final and were involved in the presentation of the trophies and medals to the winning teams. The NZ men’s side won the tournament and qualified for the 2010 World Cup. Pictured: Jacob Kirby, Andrew Miles, Luke Adamson, Henry More, Aidan O’Neill (absent)

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