Naenae Intermediate students shine in problem solving
A team of four students from Naenae Intermediate School have performed well enough to be invited to attend the National Finals of Future Problem Solving. Ryan Fraser (12), Lucie Wright (12), Kerryn McAndrews (13), and Thanvi Thirumarban (12) are excited to have this opportunity to spend a weekend exercising their brain cells to compete with the best from around NZ.
Last year, students who had been through the programme at Naenae Intermediate during 2013 and 2014 were school heads or deputy heads at Naenae College, Taita College and Hutt Valley High School. The Future Problem Solving Programme International is a prestigious programme, established by Dr Paul Torrance, a world leader in the study of creativity and creative problem solving.
Educators and researchers from around the world hold the programme in high regard.
Home Hosting Sherbrooke Canada
Last week our club hosted eleven people from Quebec for six nights.We had a wonderful time with our French speaking guests.Luckily their English was better than our French.We enjoyed showing them the highlights of Wgtn including Otari reserve,cable car, botanic gardens,waterfront & Te Papa Join our Club and make new friends around the world . in February we will be hosting the club from New York
and in May 2025 our club will visit Taiwan. Wellington Friendship Force facebook for more details.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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75.8% Yes
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22.8% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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