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Photo: Mark Lawson
Stylists reveal top tress trends
The singing sound of scissors, clouds of hair spray and endless cords of straighteners set the scene for another hairdressing showdown in Timaru.
Yesterday's 2010 Fashion Hair Design Awards saw 100 entrants from 15 salons between Oamaru and Ashburton vie for the region's top hairdressing title at Caroline Bay hall.
Organiser Steph Fraser said the open annual event, run by the South Canterbury Association of Registered Hairdressers, put the competitors through their paces with some sharp competition.
Junior to senior hairdressers were out to impress the judges, and the entrants with the highest points go on to represent South Canterbury on a national level.
The number of entries had climbed for this year's event and there were several people from Dunedin among those on the cutting floor.
RESULTS
Pre-apprentice Long Hair
Year 1: Christie-Leigh Wheeler, Aoraki Polytechnic, 3; Rochelle Lensley, Aoraki Polytechnic, 2; Jenny Manton, Aoraki Polytechnic, 1.
Year 2: Belinda Butterfield, Aoraki Polytechnic, 1.
Three students from the Dunedin Campus entered into the Otago Hairdressing Competitions last Sunday (11 July). One student Eriina Wharekura was awarded 4th place.
Timaru Herald 05/07/2010
Aoraki's eco-building course has given Hastings designer the edge
Why build a wall to act as a windbreak when you can use natural contours of the land to achieve the same effect?
Why erect concrete barriers to sunlight when shade can be achieved by planting deciduous trees which maximise shade in the summer and let light through in the darker winter months?
Why use a non-renewable resource like concrete anyway, when more natural and eco-friendly materials are available?
Expect to hear questions like these if you engage Hawkes Bay’s newest landscape architect Willie Murphy to design your new property or add value to your rural address.
Scoop 13/07/2010
Award-winning Photographer Shoots Wild-life
By Charley Mann He gets pecked by seagulls and drenched by the rain, but for Timaru photographer Ron Lindsay, the long hours spent in the elements are paying off.
Lindsay has, for the third year running, been named a semifinalist in the wildlife photographer of the year competition.
Now in its 46th year the competition, which attracted around 42,000 entrants, is a combined project between the BBC Wildlife magazine and the Natural History Museum in London.
Despite his repeated success, Lindsay describes himself as an “accidental photographer”.
Following six years as a youth worker he brought a camera to photograph his holiday in Europe.
Upon his return he set up a studio in Timaru and worked for five years as a wedding and portrait photographer, before spending 15 years at the Timaru Herald as a photojournalist.
He currently teaches photography at Aoraki Polytechnic, a role he has held for almost four years.
Foreign-language Bibles donated to Aoraki Polytechnic library
Aoraki Polytechnic efforts to enhance pastoral care of its students and more effectively link with the international community in South Canterbury have received a boost with the donation last week of Bibles written in five languages.
The donation to the polytechnic library follows an approach by Timaru Bible Society Action Group member Margaret Hughes who offered the Bibles after sourcing them from the society’s national office in Wellington.
Mrs Hughes said the New Testament written in Maori and in the Solomon Islands’ common language of Pidgin joined full Bible translations in Korean, Samoan and Chinese languages and were presented in beautifully bound versions.
Scoop 05/07/10
Light Seekers Exhibition
For nine students from Aoraki Polytechnic’s Certificate in Digital Photography course, Friday July 2nd was a big night. The opening of the ‘Light Seekers’ exhibition was the first time that they had put work on public display. The exhibition, the first of two that the students will have this year, runs from the 3rd until the 15th of July at the Timaru Public Library.
It was with a mixture of excitement and trepidation that the students welcomed guests to the opening.
“I never thought I’d have an exhibition, I never thought I’d get that far”, student Susan Duncan says. “ I was really nervous in the beginning but once I saw the photos printed and on display I felt really proud of what I had achieved. Looking at the photos on display again I feel just as proud. I feel more confident, like a different person, I know I can actually do this now. Achieving this is making me think different. The feedback I have had from people is amazing. They love the photos.”
Tutor Ron Lindsay says he is pleased with the standard of work that the students have produced at this stage of the year. “ Many of the students came into the course quite green but are developing some great skills both technically and creatively. I think that the end of year exhibition will be quite exciting”.
03/07/10
Polytech appoints five top managers
By KATARINA FILIPE - The Timaru Herald 03/07/2010 Aoraki Polytechnic has filled all its new head of school roles this week, nearly four months after the tertiary institute announced its restructure.
In March, chief executive Kay Nelson said the new "school structure" would help Aoraki meet the Government's demands for the tertiary sector.
Aoraki student wins regional Leadership award
Aoraki Polytechnic Diploma in Management student Maria Fitzgerald has been awarded a regional leadership award by an Ashburton accountancy firm renowned for its support of up-and-coming young financial professionals.
The Leadership Award 2009 was presented to Mrs Fitzgerald, who is employed as a finance administrator at the Timaru District Council, at a function to honour recent graduates and comes at a time when the country as a whole is celebrating leadership.
Leadership Week, which is being celebrated throughout New Zealand from June 25 to July 2, highlights the strategic relevance and value that great leadership provides for New Zealand and showcases the work being done to develop our nation’s leadership capability.
Scoop 01/07/10
English language night classes to meet needs
Aoraki Polytechnic has responded to a call from the community and is to set up English language night classes to help foreign nationals and ethnic groups in South Canterbury conduct business and go about their daily lives with a better understanding of our language.
The night classes will offer language lessons outside of work times and follow a request by Korean staff working at Sanfords fishing company in Timaru for help in breaking down a language barrier to make their day-to-day business dealings easier in this country.
Scoop 30/06/10
Taking their skills to the world
Salmon and lamb was on the menu at Aoraki Polytechnic on Saturday when it hosted ... Former Aoraki Polytechnic student Samantha-Jo Hanlin was the successful ...
Timaru Herald 29/06/10
International marketing opens doors for students
Taking Aoraki Polytechnic’s skills-based education success message out to the world and bringing more international students back to its doors to enjoy “lifestyle” education in a safe, scenic and productive environment is a job that Stephen Pope loves.
Only a couple of months into a newly-created role at Aoraki as international partnership manager, Mr Pope’s overseas missions, which have so far included France, the United Kingdom, and Asia, have opened student and tutor exchange opportunities for Aoraki students in France and Western cuisine training in Timaru for Asian students.
Scoop 28/06/10
NZ chefs take the cake
Close though it was, the crackling crumbled New Zealand’s way, leaving the Australian chefs pondering their continuing run of bad luck in international contests and the home team captain, Aoraki Polytechnic’s head of Hotel School Steve Le Corre, bringing home the bacon.
Aoraki Polytechnic's head cooking tutor sees value in such events, especially for cooking students who have something to aspire to. ...
Scoop 27/06/10
Author knows a good book
Christchurch author Kathryn Taylor is on the lookout for aspiring authors.
And the freelance author and novelist wants more than “creative scribblers” – the writers who sign up for the Certificate in Writing for Publication (Level 6) programme she will run for Aoraki Polytechnic at their Christchurch campus must be committed to writing a major work.
The course is due to start in the second semester and is aimed at writers working on the likes of a novel, a biography or even a play, documentary or movie script. 11/6/10
Fresh challenge has new polytech manager all smiles
A new manager will takes the reins as Aoraki Polytechnic Oamaru campus manager next month. Liz Smillie, who is currently administrator at the polytechnic, ... 11/6/10
Oamaru Mail 27/04/10
Photography Competition
Budding interest in photography? Keen to pit your skills against others? For school students the inaugural Aoraki Polytechnic photo competition is a great place to start.
The competition, the theme for which this year is the Wetlands, gives primary and secondary school students in the region the chance to submit their photographs and win some great prizes including a video camera and a scholarship to study digital photography at Aoraki Polytechnic's Timaru Campus in 2011.
Aoraki graduates have the write stuff
Four Aoraki Polytechnic journalism graduates received recognition at the New Zealand Community Newspaper Association awards.
Amanda Durry won the Best Young Journalist award in the associate newspaper category for her work on the Ashburton Guardian; while Michelle McCullough was a finalist in the Best Young Journalist category for publications with a circulation of more than 20,000 (Dunedin Star).
Two Aoraki graduates were finalists in the Best Journalist category for associate newspapers. Ruth Grundy (Southern Rural Life) won the section from Erin Bishop (Ashburton Guardian).
Also two Aoraki journalism graduates have been named in major appointments by Fairfax NZ.
Jonathan MacKenzie has just been named as the new editor of the Waikato Times and Miriyana Alexander, formerly the deputy editor of the Sunday Star Times, is to join Fairfax’s head office team working on editorial projects.
And a more recent graduate, Fred Woodcock, now a sports reporter at the Dominion Post, is heading to South Africa to cover the Football World Cup.
Aoraki launches pathway to business degree
Aoraki Polytechnic and the Wellington-based Open Polytechnic of New Zealand have signed an historic agreement that offers to Aoraki business students a pathway to a business degree without them having to leave home for their studies. With the strokes of two pens the respective chief executives have presented local business students with an opportunity to reach above the current diploma level to a pinnacle in their academic achievements normally only available to those who have relocated to other centres and institutions after leaving their families, schools and jobs to study in unfamiliar surroundings.
Students off to Parliament Two Aoraki Polytechnic journalism students have been selected to join the 10-strong Youth Press Gallery for Youth Parliament 2010. Laura Hall, who is studying on the Certificate in Media Communications programme at the Christchurch campus, and Alana Dixon, a National Diploma in Journalism student in Timaru, will report on proceedings of New Zealand’s sixth Youth Parliament. This will convene in Parliament House on July 6 and 7. Being chosen for the gallery is a feather in both students’ caps, and they are looking forward to the experience.
No show without Punch Oamaru Certificate in Parenting & Childcare tutor Susie Sinclair and her students presented a Punch and Judy stage to the children at our local Barnardos Childcare Centre last Friday (4 June). The stage was an instant hit with the children and the staff at the centre were very appreciative.
Degree a lesson learned – and loved! Aoraki Fashion Design Programme Coordinator and Tutor Janice Friend has plenty to smile about. Last month she graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Adult Education. The graduation ceremony was held in Palmerston North on 11-13 May. Janice said it was a lot of work but very rewarding and she was able to put into practice what she learnt along the way. Even after 2½ years with a few 4 am starts, Janice has the learning bug, and is now straight into the Aoraki Certificate in Computer Skills and has her eye on further study in Foundation Learning also.
Aoraki carpentry students lend a hand to community house-building project Building students at Aoraki Polytechnic enjoyed tucking more than hammers and squares under their belts last week – 11 of them joined the community effort to build a home for Joe and Lynette Marsters and revelled in the opportunity to help a family in need.
The experience left them feeling proud they were able to join a project that their tutor Eion Miller described as a wonderful example of a community banding together to help a couple who, through no fault of their own, had lost their house because their insurance policy did not cover sustained movements of the ground under it.
Ensuring that batten spacing is perfect is Aoraki Polytechnic carpentry student Kirk Downes.
Unexpected box exposure By Charley Mann (Aoraki Journalism Student) - The Timaru Herald, 29/05/10
TURNING HEADS: Aoraki Polytech outdoor recreation students, found ways to get people's attention in Timaru yesterday. Read more
Never too old for a manicure Beauty students visit residents in aged care
Rendell on Reed residents are looking extra gorgeous after a visit from the Aoraki Polytechnic beauty students on Monday 10 May. Students performed mini-manicures on willing residents during the afternoon.
Beauty tutor Michelle Ruddenklau said the experience was essential to training and a positive and rewarding experience for the students.
Oamaru Mail 12/5/2010
Art student quilt a winner Attracting entries nationwide, the Hoffman Challenge has established an enviable reputation as one of our best-loved and best-supported challenges. Best traditional quilt went to a carefully controlled colourwash Molten Migration by Angela Simpson, an Aoraki Polytechnic Diploma in Visual Art and Design (Level 5) student. 52x70cm
New Zealand Chefs Win Gold At the recent FHA Culinary Challenge in Singapore, the New Zealand Culinary Team (NZCT) followed up on their 2006 success at this international culinary competition by once again being awarded a Gold medal in the international teams live kitchen cook off. What made this Gold all the more special was that this time around competitive culinary powerhouses Germany & Switzerland were awarded silver.
Team Captain – Stephen Le Corre, Aoraki Polytech Head of Food & Hospitality.
Hair Raising Skills by International Standard Every two years hundreds of young skilled people under the age of 23 and from all over the world compete and test themselves against demanding international world skills standards. There are four regional competitions, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. The Dunedin hairdressing competition was held on 23 May 2010 in the Aoraki Polytechnic hair salon with competitors coming from all over. Hairdressing tutor, Jewelle Lloyd said it was a huge day where stylists were required to do a wide range of skills that would test the most competent senior stylist.
The final will be held in September in Christchurch.
Farmers welcoming polytechnic initiative
Getting on a roll for a new job: Aoraki Polytechnic’s Land-based Skills (Level 3) programme tutor Gemma Barker says the programme offers an important pathway for those interested in a farm worker job that could lead all the way to an agricultural degree. She is pictured with a Monopoly-based board game which teaches fundamental environmental lessons and which is used in conjunction with training programmes.
Business programme manager for New Zealand Federated Farmers Bob Douglas, who is based in Timaru, said the polytechnic programme was an excellent way to introduce new people to the industry. “Most farmers are facing a lot of work on their properties in today’s economic climate and they certainly don’t have the time to train people,” Mr Douglas said. “What they are looking for are people who have been trained and who are useful from day one. There is a strong demand for trained people, especially around labour-intensive periods such as lambing and calving and Gypsy Day [changeover day in the dairy industry]. “But they want skilled people who know what they are doing.” He said the land-based skills course would be ideal and be widely welcomed by employers.
The Land-Based Skills Programme starts on 8 June 2010.
Back home: Aoraki Cookery tutor
Aoraki Polytechnic certificate in cookery tutor Alistair Bolland is back in Timaru teaching after spending six years overseas working in restaurants and on oil rigs By Rachel Comber, Timaru Courier, Thursday May 13 2010
Aoraki Art Student Wins Prestigious Scholarship
We are proud to announce that Level 5 art student Janice Bernard has won a 2010 Altrusa scholarship.
This is the second year running that one of our art students has won an Altrusa Scholarship.
Aoraki graduate pedals to the medals and breaks world record
Diploma in sport and fitness graduate, Lauren Ellis, has come second in the points race and 3rd in team pursuit (world record time) at the UCI track cycling world championships in Denmark.
RECORD-BREAKERS: New Zealand's women's pursuit team after with their bronze medals after breaking the world record at the world track cycling champs in Copenhagen (Lauren Ellis on right).
See full article in the Press, 26 March
It’s Armageddon for Aoraki Polytechnic
One of the most popular stalls at this year’s Armageddon Expo in Christchurch was the Aoraki Polytechnic stand.
Students from Radio, Journalism, Radio TV and Presenting, and Advanced Beauty were on hand to give out information and lollipops, as well as joining in the fun.
Gashes, bruises and vampire bite marks were created on willing victims, and prizes were given for a dance-off, an arm-wrestling competition between Star Trek and Star Wars fans, and Sci Fi quizzes.
Our own female Dalek was on hand to keep the crowds in order as visitors queued to be interviewed about their costumes and interests.
Even the living dead were there to check out our brochures.
Chch students learning together
CHRISTCHURCH CAMPUS Media Communication, Film and Television and Sport and Fitness students are proof that working together is fun.
The three courses worked together on a joint project where the Media Communication students interviewed the sport and fitness students and were filmed by the Film and Television students.
Media Communication tutor Dale McCord said the exercise was a great opportunity for all the students to develop their skills and to work with other Aoraki students.
The Media Communication and Film and Television students work together on a number of projects and have already been out and about in Christchurch conducting and filming interviews.
Training salon opens
Aoraki Polytechnic hairdressing students (from left) Nikita Turner and Melanie Blankestyn get a lesson in curlers from tutor Jewelle Lloyd at their new training salon in Dunedin
Story by Ellie Constantine, Otago Daily Times on Thu, 25 Mar 2010
Channel 9 News video
The Purfect Job…
By Charley Mann, journalism student
Licensed to purr: Ralph, Aoraki Polytechnic’s pest control manager. Ralph, Aoraki Polytechnic’s pest control manager, has finally been given his own id card.
Dumped as a kitten on the doorstep of the property services department on Christmas Day, 15 years ago, Ralph adopted the polytechnic as his home.
Despite being on the phone list for many years, he was given his first id card on Wednesday.
Ralph’s official title of pest control manager, his staff number, 007 license to purr, and his photograph, are all displayed on his id card.
Unlike other staff id cards, his does not expire until 2015. However, unlike other members of staff, Ralph is paid in cat food.
Although Ralph has been in his role for well over a decade, he does not like rats and once took exception to being locked inside a room with one.
He also despises visiting the vets. On one trip to the vets he successfully escaped from inside a box, which was tied securely underneath the soft cover of a ute. He returned unscathed to the polytechnic three days later.
Armstrong mixes mediums to success
Aoraki Polytechnic Art Lecturer, Michael Armstrong, has received double honour this week. Firstly, receiving the judges Art Award in the Heartland Sculpture Challenge, and secondly, invited to exhibit at the Fifa Soccer World Cup exhibition in South Africa.
Armstrong remained humble in his success, and said of winning the Heartland Sculpture Challenge, “I really appreciate getting this award given the very high standard of competition”.
Aoraki Polytechnic is proud to be a sponsor of the Heartland Sculpture Challenge and congratulates Michael on his success.
New position keeps focus on photography profession
Tutor’s expertise and commitment recognised by industry professionals.
Timaru Digital Photography tutor Ron Lindsay has been elected to the executive of the Canterbury Westland Branch of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography (NZIPP) for 2010.
SC Education Resource Library
The South Canterbury Education Resource Library (SCERL), which is housed within the Aoraki Polytechnic Library, is available for all local pre-school, primary, secondary and teacher trainees.
On Tuesday and Wednesday 9/10 March, Aoraki Polytechnic Library hosted two ‘Open Afternoons’ to promote the collection and to give teachers the opportunity to browse / borrow newly purchased resources. These new resources have been recommended by local teachers and funded by the Joint Schools Initiative Fund and SCERL membership subscriptions.
Wetlands photographic exhibition
Photographic exhibition by Ron Lindsay at the South Canterbury Museum 6 March – 9 May 2010.
As well as having great historic significance - being the first photographic documentation of the Otipua Wetlands, this is also an articulate and superb photographic showcase of our tutor’s talent.
The official opening was attended by over 70 people there including DOC, Forest and Bird, Otipua Wetlands Trust members, Aoraki staff and students.
Timaru Farmers Market challenges Aoraki Master Chefs
A mystery box of fresh local ingredients from the Farmers Market formed the basis of a cooking challenge for second year students on Aoraki Polytechnic’s Professional Cookery course. The competition took place on Wednesday 3 March at Aoraki Polytechnic. Each student had two hours to transform the mystery box into a mouth watering dessert.
The winning dessert, a mouth-watering Summer Fruit Trifle with Honey Sponge, by Liz Tohi, was on display at the Timaru Farmers Market on Sunday with the winning Chef present to receive $100 prize money and hand out recipes of the first place dish.
A second challenge is planned for later in the year when students will cook a main course.
Thanks to the following local producers for donating ingredients: Huttons Organic Honey, Tree Huggers Organics, Adair Organic Orchards, Clearwater Organic Yoghurt, Geraldine Orchards, Blundez Hazelnuts, Get Saucy, Pl Point Blueberries, and Luscombe Produce.
Oamaru Art Students Graduate
Graduates of the Certificate in Introductory Art Studies, Oamaru Campus, celebrated their success at what better place than the site of their first exhibition - the Forrester Gallery. Exhibition on until 21 March 2010.
Mihi Whakatau sets the scene
Warm weather set the scene for a warm welcome to new staff and students for 2010 on Tuesday 2 March in front of Te Whare Poutama at the Timaru campus. It was great to see so many staff and students get up and speak (or sing!) their praises of what we do at Aoraki.
Orientation a happening station
After the Mihi Whakatau, Orientation kicked off with a barbeque and live music. Students and staff got the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other. There was also a selection of banks, support agencies and Aoraki services on display as well as plenty of sunscreen in high demand.
Dunedin Orientation pulls in the crowds
The Dunedin Campus orientation barbeque and hilarious games day was held at Woodhaugh Gardens on February 23. Once again the weather was fabulous and the food and entertainment (provided by Barbeque Bill and The EdgeFM) were brilliant. Participants won prizes for: Team tug of war over the paddling pool; Spinning around the pole and running; and the dodgy game Barbeque Bill found on the internet. Much fun and laughter was had by all along with a fair bit of falling over and some pretty good coleslaw.
Mihi and Orientation Day – Tuesday 2 March
Mihi Whakatau Tuesday 2nd March, 2010 11.15 am in front of Te Whare Poutama if dry, in the Gym if wet.
Orientation will take place this year after the mihi whakatau.
The free barbeque and live music will start at 12pm and finish around 2pm. There will be a selection of banks, support agencies and Aoraki services on display.
Welcome for PI Students
On Monday 22 March, Aoraki Polytechnic will welcome a new group of students from the Pacific Islands. This will be the 10th group from the pacific basin to study with us in Timaru. The students are from Vanuatu, Samoa and Papua New Guinea. The Mihi Whakatau to welcome the students will be at 10am on Monday 22 March. The formalities will be held in Poutama, with morning tea being held in the student cafe afterwards.
Mental Health Diploma may be on the cards
Aoraki Polytechnic is calling for expressions of interest from mental health support workers for a possible diploma qualification that would add a layer of further training and qualifications at Level 6 level to the current National Certificate in Mental Health (Mental Health Support). The Diploma in Mental Health (Mental Health Support), Level 6, is being considered as an option for further training in a bid to provide a higher level qualification in mental health. Programme co-ordinator and tutor Katie Wiseman said investigations into providing the diploma programme have been made and the Polytechnic is now calling for expressions of interest from those interested in undertaking the course. Contact Katie Wiseman on (03) 684 0896.
Sheilas come out for cause
Forget Miss World and her quest for world peace. The Otago Daily Times Miss Show Sheila competition - a new event at the Plunket Electrical North Otago A and P Show next Friday night - is going to be a beauty. Six of the district's blokes will make their modelling debuts, raising money for the Cancer Society. They will be transformed into dainty debutantes, thanks to Colour U Krazy costume hire and graduates of the Certificate in Beauty Treatments (Level 4) at Aoraki Polytechnic.
Otago Daily Times
Dress for success with new fashion course
The new Fashion Smart course, which begins at Timaru's Aoraki Polytechnic next month, is the first of its kind to be available in Timaru…
The Courier
Foreign student drought finally over
It seems Timaru's size hasn't deterred Aoraki Polytechnic, which may explore the Chinese market this year…
Timaru Herald
Oamaru art students exhibition
20 Feb – 21 March 2010
Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames St, Oamaru
You are cordially invited to our first art exhibition at the Forrester Gallery. This collection of works is from students over the past three years that have been studying towards the Certificate in Introductory Art Studies. The exhibition runs from 20 February to 21 March
Land of the Long Day
Outdoor education student, Asher March (pictured) and tutor Andy Fullerton had a long day in the office on Monday as they climbed 3199 metres in 16 hours to the peak of Malte Brun, the third highest mountain in New Zealand.
Asher is the first Aoraki student to climb Malte, a great achievement, seeing our students reach new heights, literally!
Asher and Andy climbed Malte Brun as part of the mountain segment of the outdoor education programme.
Andy said it was a great climb, with brilliant weather, as you can see from the photo!
Chch Team at Work
TEAMWORK: Media students at the Christchurch campus have been getting to know each other this week with a series of teambuilding exercises.
The students studying Film and Television, Radio, Media Communication, and Radio, Television and Presenting have come from all over the South Island, with one North Islander.
Aoraki cookery students praised at event
The South Canterbury Hospice Wine and Food Festival's new venue and quality of food safety have passed with flying colours. Timaru District Council Building and Environmental Services manager Dave Armstrong said he was impressed with how Saturday's event at the Botanic Gardens had shaped up. "We certainly, from the environmental health side of life, were very pleased. Food was of outstanding quality ... there was a high standard and a full range of food at each stall." It was an impressive sight, he said, to see the lines of stallholders, in particular students from Aoraki Polytechnic, involved in the community event. HERALD STAFF
Pic: Dishing up: Showing off her salmon and vegetable dish is Aoraki Polytechnic student Ashlee Purvis, of Timaru (pic from The Courier)
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Resene scholarship for airbrushing course
Mike Stopford Regional South Island Manager of Resene Automotive & Performance Coatings signs a memorandum of understanding with Oamaru Campus Manager Irene Sparks. Mike Stopford said his company is proud to sponsor this unique and exciting automotive airbrushing course which will enhance the skills of many workers in the spray painting and refinishing industry. Resene APC as part of this lucrative deal is offering a scholarship of $1500 to the top student for further study and equipment.
Tutor judges youth art competition
The sun will be shining at the Wine & Food Festival at the Timaru Botanical Gardens this Saturday (6 Feb) regardless of the weather… well at least in the hospice tent which will be home to an exhibition of the Summer Time themed Youth Art Competition of paintings and drawings by local youth, judged by Aoraki Polytechnic Tutor and Artist Gail Tatham.
Gail said she was impressed with the quality of the entries, with entrants aged as young as eight, to seventeen.
This year is the first year the competition has been held, and Gail said it was a good opportunity for the Polytechnic to support this event.
Professional photography at its best
Exhibition of the 2009 Epson/NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards
This is the first time that the travelling exhibition, which is being sponsored by Aoraki Polytechnic, has visited Timaru.
The exhibition had it’s opening at Aoraki’s Starz Restaurant on Friday 29th January and is open for public viewing at the Timaru District Library from Saturday 30th January – Friday 5th February.
Image: Isla - by Aoraki Polytechnic graduate Lucie Cary.
Local teachers sharpen up at Aoraki
Secondary school teachers spent part of their holiday ‘up-skilling’ with the Hotel School tutors at the Timaru campus on Thursday (28 Jan). Chef tutor Jill Milburn spent a morning teaching the teachers the finer points of knife sharpening and knife handling, accumulating a selection of delicious salads and a feisty vegetable soup for them to take away. The afternoon was spent in the coffee room with Front of House tutor Adrian Hilhorst, learning the points of producing good espresso, latte and cappuccino.
Next up for Lauren: gold
It may be a silver sparkle in her eye but it’s a glimmer of gold that is her vision.
Lauren Ellis is off to a flying start this year on the bike after winning silver in the team pursuit at the world cup in Beijing. The pursuit team set the fastest time in qualifying in Beijing last weekend.
Another successful ride last weekend will have further pushed Ellis towards her goal of competing at the 2012 London Olympics.
Ellis graduated with her diploma in sport and fitness from Aoraki Polytechnic in December.
Pictured: Ashburton cyclist Lauren Ellis with the silver medal she won for New Zealand in the team pursuit at the world cup event in Beijing. - Photo Kirsty Graham
By Jonathan Leask - January 30 2010 Ashburton Guardian
Polytechnic plans rural training pathways in farm initiative
On its way to a new home in the country: A relocatable house built by Aoraki Polytechnic carpentry course students during 2009 is pictured on its way to a new life as a classroom block at the polytechnic’s Washdyke Training Farm. It will be available for use this year.
To assist us in this exciting project, we have recently employed Gemma Barker, who for the last two years has been educating learners in the local agricultural sector via our collaborative partner, Agribusiness Training Limited
Aoraki buys language schools
Aoraki Polytechnic has bought the Aoraki International College (AIC) and the Aoraki English Language College in the hope of bringing more international students to Timaru. In the 12 years since the AIC was formed, about 2000 international students had been through, with most going through the language college. AIC director Adrian Kerr said some students were there for as little as two weeks or as long as a year. Most students were from Asia, but there were some who had come from the Middle East, Russia, Hungary, Brazil and the Pacific Islands. Mr Kerr said he was pleased that after 11 years of running the business he could pass it on to Aoraki Polytech to allow "the business to grow and meet its full potential". Aoraki Polytechnic chief executive Kay Nelson said the merger would be an attractive option to the international student market. The polytech would review the international market's requirements and provide new and existing programmes to meet that market, she said.
BY KATARINA FILIPE - The Timaru Herald 21/01/2010
Temuka woman shows Scotland who’s top chef
A Temuka chef has once again wowed the Scots with her Kiwi style cafe. Kirsten Gilmour, who spent three years studying cookery at Aoraki Polytechnic, has owned and operated the Mountain Cafe in Aviemore in the north of Scotland for nearly five years. Her cafe recently won the Customer Excellence award 2009 and the Ethical Good Food award 2009 for the Highlands of Scotland. These awards follow her nomination for the Casual Dining Chef of Scotland award early last year.
BY KATARINA FILIPE - The Timaru Herald 12/01/2010
Selection of images puts skills of digital photography graduates in the spotlight
THESE images have been selected from portfolios submitted by the nine students who graduated from this year’s Aoraki Polytechnic Certificate of Digital Photography class last Friday. The students submitted the portfolios as part of their end-of-year assignment, with course tutor Ron Lindsay requiring them to present 10 images on a theme. Lucie Cary received prizes for top student, top portfolio and the Business award, while Lynley Simmons received the Photo Journalism award. Special prizes were awarded to Tracey Foley and Taryn Salisbury.
View more images and complete article from The Timaru Courier, Dec ’09
Young designer gets boost
Top Aoraki student wins prize and mentoring
When success meets: This year's Aoraki Polytechnic top student for fashion design, Gregory Wiseman-Spence, will be mentored by the top student of five years ago, Tania McFarlane, of fashion label Tania Ellen.
From The Timaru Courier, Dec ’09 – Cerisse Denhardt
Pretty palette sign of artistic flair
WINNER: Aoraki Polytechnic beauty student Barbara Drummond.
Timaru beautician Barbara Drummond has been named South Canterbury's top makeup student for 2009. The Aoraki Polytechnic beauty treatments student was also a finalist in the Wendy Hill Cosmetics National Student Award for Professional Photographic Bridal Makeup. About 200 beauty therapy, cosmetology and beauty assistant students from throughout New Zealand took part in the competition, which aims to assist in the support of student studies and the improvement of makeup skills in the beauty profession. Ms Hill said this year's entries were all of a high standard and reflected the generally good level of makeup training now evident in tertiary education. "We were impressed with the work and energy that the students put into their entries, and the generally high standards that are being achieved, which makes judging a real challenge. "Barbara's makeup was amongst the best of the finalists. "It was fresh and natural and suited her model very well. "She is to be congratulated on her professionalism and her achievement in reaching the national finals." The winner of the national competition was Gene Kweon, a beauty therapy student at Aoraki Polytech's Christchurch Campus.
By BETHANY MARETT - The Timaru Herald
Tutor's artwork now installed at Te Whare Poutama
A Blessing ceremony was held on Friday 18 December. Onlookers sung two waiata to support the process and when unveiled Winston blessed the artwork in the traditional way. Thanks to artist Ron Lindsay, Photography tutor, for sharing his inspirational work with us. Operations Manager Ben Lee said the concept of the panels is they change over time to celebrate diversity and enable Te Whare Poutama to adapt and grow as the polytechnic changes.
Graduation brings together celebration of student success
The Trades, Cuisine and Community faculty’s combined graduation was held on Tuesday 8 December at the Theatre Royal. Over 150 students and their 600+ guests filled the theatre to capacity. This was the first year that all programmes in the TCC faculty have had a joint graduation.
Pics from left: Jessica Groundwater (left) and Tegan Nuttell, joint winners of the Hairdressing Supreme Award of Excellence, presented by Head of Trades, Cuisine and Community Faculty Stuart Bishell, award sponsored by Matrix. Pic 2: Certificate in Cookery student Renee Lyons, Award for Excellence, Presented/sponsored by Steve Boyles, Southern Hospitality. Pic 3: Certificate in Professional Cookery, Sharon McKay, award for top student, presented/sponsored by Seth Hamilton, Nestle. Photos by Ron Lindsay
Oamaru graduation draws crowd
It was standing room only for the friends and family of the 79 students who completed their study in the last 6 months. The Oamaru graduation was held at the Ink Box, Opera House on Thursday evening (10 December). Kay Nelson CE in her address to grandaunts said “At Aoraki Polytechnic we are dedicated to delivering programmes of learning that will enhance the lives of our students, it is a key goal of ours to meets the tertiary needs of our communities and business and as such we deliver programmes in business skills, computing skills and beauty treatment skills, but we also embrace the diversity of the beautiful Waitaki region with such programmes as traditional tool creation, traditional wooden boat building, automotive air brushing and tourism ambassador licence. And I am confident that as we invest further in our Oamaru campus and build support network of advice from local industry and business leaders we will be able to provide the tertiary programmes to contribute to the future of this region.”
Timaru outdoor education instructor tops the country
Aoraki Polytechnic outdoor education tutor Ian Logie has achieved the top New Zealand distinction in his field by being awarded the Outdoor Instructor of the Year Award. The programme co-ordinator of the polytechnic’s School of Outdoor Education, Mr Logie was presented with the Tall Totara Award at an Outdoors New Zealand Forum in Wellington.
Dunedin Beauty Student picks up Double Award
We are delighted to announce the recipient of this year’s Dermalogica student of year and Celtine award for excellence - Jessica Houlahan, a Diploma in Beauty Therapies and Epilation student. The judge commented "this student has great goals for the future and is prepared to further her training in the field of Beauty". Jessica is hoping to go on to further training in the Spa industry before heading off overseas. Thanks Dermalogica and Celtine! (from left) Helen White (Coordinator Certificate in Beauty Therapy), Jessica Houlahan and Justine Brown (Coordinator Diploma in Beauty Therapies and Epilation). Awarded at the Dunedin Graduation ceremony, 3 December 2009.
Through knowledge we grow, through friendship we share
Aoraki Polytechic’s Tertiary Studies (Pre-Nursing) Class have completed and gifted an artwork as part of their final sessions at Mâori Studies. The unveiling and Blessing of this very first taonga was held Wednesday 25 November at Te Whare Poutama, Aoraki Polytechnic – the site of the installation
Parenting class make final stop
All aboard for the last day of class!!! Susie Sinclair and her Certificate in Parenting & Care of Children class donated a big red double decker bus to Barnardos early learning centre in Oamaru. The students painted and decorated the box over the last few weeks. Susie’s group was amazed at the delightful response from the kiddies – that a simple cardboard box could be such fun!
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