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DHS Dispatch, 1 September 2023

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From the Tumuaki | Principal 2023 Term 3 Week 7

by Andy England

It's all go with sport, art, fundraising and leadership. Board elections are coming up as well as exam time for senior students.

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Derived Grade Exam Timetable

by Te Kura Tuarua o Tawera

Please be aware of when your assessments are and arrive 20 minutes before they begin.

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Kotahitanga | Unite our community

Whānau Hui and kapa haka celebration Wed 6 Sept 2023, 4pm in the Hall

by Te Kura Tuarua o Tawera

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DHS Rural College and Tawera Rural Academy - Farmers Meeting

by Pip Deans

All Farmers, Agricultural Organisations and Businesses are invited to an information evening at DHS on Tuesday 5th of Sept

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SISS Equestrian

by Rebecka Slaven

It's a wrap and what a week it's been for Amelia Mayberry, Evelyn Thompson, Riley and Alissa Slaven.

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High Achievements

by Te Kura Tuarua o Tawera

Get your high achievement nominations in today! Its great to have so many talented active students at DHS, its time to celebrate it!

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And we Shaved, for a Cure!

by Rylee Shepherd

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Under 15 Rugby - Rural Livestock Tournament

by Pip Deans

The year the RLL U15 Tournament was held in Alexandra

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Witi Ihimaera

Word Festival: Kupu, Stories and Ideas for All

by Helen Duckworth

Fifteen DHS students joined other schools this week for an amazing event at the Christchurch Word Festival at Canterbury University. We were privileged to hear from a dazzling group of authors. Students were entertained and inspired by writer Gabriel Krauze (UK), rangatira of New Zealand literature Witi Ihimaera, mathematical biology and mathematical epidemiology expert Michael Plank, award-winning poet Khadro Mohamed, climate change activist MahMah Timoteo, writer Ben Brown, YA author Jane Higgins, and writer and teacher Melanie Dixon. Thanks to Word Festival organizers and Canterbury University for sponsoring this event - it really was a highlight!!

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SISS Hockey

by Pip Deans

Our Girls Team headed to this week to take part in the SISS Tier 4 Hockey Competition

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SISS Netball Senior B Grade Runners Up.

by Sport

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Canterbury Secondary Schools Basketball 2023

by Pip Deans

Last Friday evening saw the finals of the CSS Basketball Competition

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Parenting Support and Advice

by Andrea Jacobs

Mana Ake provide free guidance and advice to parents of Y7 & Y8 students at DHS.

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Aotearoa School Library Week: Thanks for all the entries

by Helen Duckworth

We had about 6 competitions to choose from and 100 entries were in the draw. Congratulations to Ella Boyes, Amelia Lindsay, and Ms Tregear who all won books, and to Brooke Blacklock and Marlie McCaughan who won chocolate bars

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Daffodil Day Support

by Te Kura Tuarua o Tawera

An outstanding show of support for the annual Daffodil Day appeal for the Cancer Society saw our kura raise $873.60

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Selwyn District Council STEM- Digital Tech Experience

by Careers Administrator

The Selwyn District Council has arranged an eventful day, to encourage young individuals in years 12 and 13 to explore STEM professions.

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NZIS 2024 Scholarship Opportunity.

by Careers Administrator

If you're a recent school leaver who has completed an NCEA Level 3 or equivalent and is passionate about transforming your sports and fitness skills into a profession! We've got exciting news for you!

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Coast to Coast Mountain Run Entries Now Open

by Pip Deans

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1 September 2023

by Te Kura Tuarua o Tawera | Darfield High School

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