This is the Environment Group who made a visit to the Rēhua Marae in central Christchurch to plant trees on behalf of the school. This was part of an on-going effort by Burnside to foster closer ties with Christchurch's central Marae and follows a visit by many staff at the beginning of the year. Totara, Kahikatea and Rata were all planted in the Marae's beautiful native gardens. A big thanks to all those students who attended.

Senior students have examinations in a number of subjects in Week 6.

This will mean study leave for Year 12s (Tuesday-Thursday) and Year 13s (Monday-Thursday). Year 11 students will be in timetabled classes as normal. If they have an assessment they will excuse themselves from class and return to class at the end of the assessment.

A full timetable can be found on the Important Student Information Page in the Students Menu, or by clicking on the link on the right hand side of this page.

Monday May 28. Details below:

Friday 18 May is PINK SHIRT DAY and Year 13 are going PINK.

PINK SHIRT DAY in NZ is about showing support for the students who are being targeted by bullies at all levels.

It is about giving a clear message to the bullies that what they are doing is hurtful, unreasonable and controlling and must stop NOW.

It is about asking the bullies to LAY OFF and to tell someone if this does not happen.

Last week the students involved in the International Sports Leadership Rugby Programme were delighted to meet The Canterbury Crusaders' three former Burnside students (pictured l-r): Willi Heinz, Tom Taylor and Andy Ellis.

The International Sports Leadership Rugby Programme is a new initiative for 2012 run by the International Department. For more information and news about the programme, see their page on this website, or their Facebook page.

A series of Year 10 Outdoor Education Days run by students from Christchurch Polytech Institute of Technology began on Monday with a Rock Climbing expedition to Cattlestop Crag for groups of Burnside HS students from 10HE and 10SJ.

The day was a very successful one, with students becoming familar with the correct techniques of knot tying, climbing and learning how to support climbers from below. They also responded admirably to the physical and mental challenges provided by the rockfaces.

Thanks to Miss Jellyman, Mr Findlay and Miss Stanley for their organisation and to the team of helpful instructors from CPIT.

This year our Year 10 students are offered the opportunity to benefit from an Outdoor Experience at The Rope Course, Burnham Military Camp.  The day is run by Horizons Unlimited, a professional and experienced company in the field of Outdoor Education.

It has been our experience that the students not only thoroughly enjoy Outdoor Education, but also gain tremendous personal benefits.  This year the one-day trips will take place from Monday 21 to Friday 25 May.  Attendance is not compulsory but we strongly recommend the challenge to all Year 10 students.

Timing:            Groups of students will participate for one full day during the period of 21 to 25 May.  Students will leave school at 8.30am and return by 3.15pm.

Cost:               Total cost is $18.00 ($8.00 is a non-refundable deposit in the event of a trip absence).

Payment Due:   Please pay on or bfore Monday 14 May as trip planning and details need to be finalised.

$30 tickets are available for students to see Marian Margoyles starring in Dickens' Women being held on Saturday 12 May in the Aurora Centre.

There will be two shows - 2pm to 4.30pm and 8pm to 10.30pm.

Tickets are available at Ticketek - www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 842 538.

Please see below a link to a review from the Nelson Mail dated 8 May 2012.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/entertainment/arts-reviews/6887992/Margolyes-excels-in-roles