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1763 days ago

Congratulations to Oxford Area School's prizewinners

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Oxford Area School's students have been honoured for their "tenacity and hard work" at the North Canterbury school's annual senior prizegiving.

The annual awards were given out at a ceremony at the Oxford Town Hall earlier this month November, with Ellie Tizzard named 2019 dux (top scholar).

Principal Mike Hart congratulated all students for their efforts this year.

"This is an opportunity for students to be honoured for their tenacity and hard work throughout the year and to be recognised for these efforts."

OXFORD AREA SCHOOL'S MAJOR PRIZEWINNERS FOR 2019:

Dux, Top Scholar: Ellie Tizzard
Proxime Accessit, Runner up to Dux: Rebecca Jones
Prime Ministers Vocational Pathways Scholarship: Tia Warwick
Sportsperson: Rebecca Jones
Runner up to the sportsperson: Ashley Riley
Lions Emerging Achievers Scholarship: Rebekah Buxton and Kahn Pike

2020 STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM:
Head Students: Beka Hunt and Ella Taylor
Deputy Head Students: Flynn Harris and Zoe Newton

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4 days ago

Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?

Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.

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How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
  • 27.4% I love it!
    27.4% Complete
  • 31.3% Only in designated areas
    31.3% Complete
  • 41.4% No, it should be outdoors only.
    41.4% Complete
2584 votes
9 hours ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 65.9% Yes
    65.9% Complete
  • 30.4% No
    30.4% Complete
  • 3.7% Other - I'll share below
    3.7% Complete
135 votes
9 hours ago

Happy Friday everyone, here's a riddle to round out your week 🥳

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

You measure my life in hours, and I serve you by expiring.
I'm quick when I'm thin and slow when I'm fat.
The wind is my enemy.
What am I?

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