A couple of years ago my neighbourhood changed with Noel and Robyn Dunlop transferring to Christchurch. I had the opportunity to meet our new neighbours, firstly the wife/mother and then the children aged 11 - 13 who introduced themselves individually and at the same time offered a hand of friendship.
I was reminded of this neighbourly act of friendship at our meeting a couple of weeks ago when we had the Wakatipu High School Principal Steve Hall and the Head Boy and Girl, Archie Ritchie and Gracie Hansby, speaking. For that same meeting, David Broomfield had arranged for his grandson Louis Conway, who is very much part of the senior section of the ,to be present and hear what his Principal and fellow students had to say.
When I arrived, I proceeded to set up the microphone and sound system before ordering my Pinot Gris and was approached by Louis, firstly to introduce himself to me and secondly to offer any assistance required. An act of kindness that I really appreciated. At this stage David was involved in a Trustees meeting.
As the meeting progressed we soon heard of the leadership skills being passed on by Steve and a wonderful response from Gracie and Archie. Archie spoke of his experience attending the National Rotary Science Forum in Auckland earlier in the year and of his gratitude for being selected as one of two from that forum to attend the International Science Forum in London later in the year. Two years ago, both of the Queenstown participants at that year’s forum were selected to attend the international event in London. This certainly shows the calibre of many of the Wakatipu High School students which must ultimately reflect the very high standard of leadership being shown by Steve and his teaching team.
As you will see throughout the Bulletin, we have a hectic time ahead of us. The Home Show this weekend, NZ Open Golf barbeques this coming week, The Cancer Society Walk For Life (Breakfast) on 16/17 March, the Tasmanian Professional Development Exchange 16/19 April and of course the District Conference in Oamaru 26 – 28 April.
A grateful thanks to all those who have assisted with recent collections and the Feehly Hill clean-up, The Home Show and to those who have indicated their willingness to assist with the forthcoming barbeques.
See you on Tuesday.
Russell
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