Education: Carmel College
DRIVING THE MESSAGE HOME OVER BREAKFAST
PTFA 2011 Father and Daughter Breakfast
The smell of bacon cooking greeted 190 fathers and their daughters as they arrived at the College very early on a September morning to share each others’ company over a delicious breakfast and to listen to guest speaker, Greg Murphy. Students were encouraged to take advantage of the timing of this breakfast to give their fathers an early Fathers’
Day gift.
Greg Murphy shared the lessons he has learned in the high-speed world of competitive motor racing, along with the importance of Road Safety and the impact young drivers have on our roads, themselves and our communities. In its third year of running, this road safety programme was organised by the Motor Trade Association (MTA) and is aimed at bringing the road safety message to schools in an attempt to curb unnecessary road accidents in the age group most at risk — young drivers. Greg proved to be a very approachable, entertaining and authoritative speaker who gave his audience plenty to think about on Road Safety, not only as drivers but also as passengers and pedestrians. He answered many questions and gave away hats and T shirts.
STUDENT SCIENTISTS SCOOP AWARDS
The scientific investigations of Carmel College students entered into the recent North Harbour Science Fair were of a very high calibre with a large number of awards being won.
The top awards were:
2011 Award for Living World went to Emma Doolin and Maeve Kelly.
2011 Award for the Material World went to Jessica Harrison and Siobhan Lenehan.
Bill Wiggle Award went to Florence Layburn for her outstanding logbook.
Statistics New Zealand Awards went to Alina Rankin (distinction) and Alyssa Moore (Merit).
Stanley Jober Cup went to Gracia Nasrun.
NIWA Award went to Megan Harrison.
Gold medals were received by: Catherine Layburn, Aimee Tagle, Elizabeth Matthews, Julia O’Grady, Alicia Glynn-Stevens, Olivia Brown and Alina Rankin. Silver medals went to: Joleen Ong, Krystal Owen, Gemma Morgan, and Alyssa Moore.
CLASSICAL MOSAICS
Year 13 Classical Studies classes have been making their own mosaics. These practical lessons are designed to teach students the skill of mosaic making as well as help them gain understanding as to the level of skill that the Romans had when they made these pieces of Art.
Education: Kristin School
