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NZ Herald
4 days ago
- NZ Herald
Kaiapoi student rescued after being left behind on mountain biking trip
But a final headcount was not conducted before the class departed the trip, and his son's absence went further unnoticed as the group returned to school. 'Everybody knows you do a headcount, and not just once, you do it when you pack up, and you do it when you unpack,' the father said. Oxley said the alarm wasn't raised until his son did not return home from school and his concerned mum called him. The boy then confirmed he had been left behind, and it wasn't until 3.35pm that the student managed to contact the school. Oxley said his son was a 'calm lad' and loved the school's outdoor programme, but it was 'outrageous' that the school was unaware of the absence until his son reached out. 'For everyone to get back in the vans and drive away without him, and nobody to mention it,' he said. 'It's lucky that his mother was the first person to ring him, as she usually works without her cell phone until 6pm. 'Otherwise, how long would he have been out there without anybody noticing?' He said it was also difficult to get through to the school to notify staff of the situation. 'When we called the school, there was no line to get through to anybody,' he said. 'It was all about pressing a button to get to a machine - there was nobody directly we could get in contact with.' Oxley said once notified, the school acted quickly to locate the boy. 'They got their own group together, they got search and rescue out, they called the police,' he said. 'But it's winter and at 3pm or 4pm the sun starts going down. 'He only had his jersey and mountain bike gloves, with no water and no lunch.' Jason Reid, Kaiapoi High School principal, said staff maintained regular contact with both the student and his family throughout the incident. He said the student was provided with mobile data to use location tracking services. 'As a safeguard, the school also contacted emergency services to assist with the response,' Reid said. Police sent the boy a mobile locate text, which, when responded to, gave the coordinates of the stranded teen. This allowed members of the search party to then locate him. This morning, the school met with the family for a review of the incident as part of the Education Outside the Classroom protocol. After the meeting, the boy's father said he was pleased the protocols were being reviewed, and he believed the school was taking the situation seriously. 'I don't want any child to be left behind, so as long as everybody's nice and safe, outdoor activities are great,' Oxley said. The incident and its processes would also be reviewed with the assistance of the external agency, Education Outdoors New Zealand. Kaiapoi High School said it was committed to implementing any additional safeguards that resulted from the review and would keep the school community informed about any findings. Jazlyn Whales is a multimedia journalist based in the Christchurch newsroom.
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Fortitude Gold Announces 2025 Second Quarter Conference Call
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO / ACCESS Newswire / August 4, 2025 / Fortitude Gold (OTCQB:FTCO) (the 'Company') today announced the timing of its 2025 second quarter earnings conference call scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Fortitude Gold is a gold producer, developer, and explorer with operations in Nevada, U.S.A. offering investors exposure to both gold production and dividend yield. Conference Call Fortitude Gold's CEO, Mr. Jason Reid, will host the conference call Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Topics of discussion will include 2025 second quarter results and an update on current operations. The conference call will be recorded and posted to the Company's website. Q&A Following Mr. Reid's opening remarks, the Company will host a question and answer (Q&A) session. Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM Eastern (9:00 AM Mountain) There are two ways to join the conference call: To join the conference via webcast, please click on the following link: To join the call via telephone please use one of the following dial-in details: Toll Free: 888-506-0062 International: 973-528-0011 Participant Access Code: 881765 Please connect to the conference call 10 minutes prior to the start time using one of the connection options listed above. REPLAY A webcast replay of the conference call will be available using the following link: A teleconference replay will be available using the following numbers: Toll Free: 877-481-4010 International: 919-882-2331 Participant Access Code: 52809 About Fortitude Gold Corp.: Fortitude Gold is a U.S. based gold producer targeting projects with low operating costs, high margins, and strong returns on capital. The Company's strategy is to grow organically, remain debt-free, and distribute dividends. The Company's Nevada Mining Unit consists of seven high-grade gold properties located in the Walker Lane Mineral Belt and an eighth high-grade gold property in west central Nevada. The Isabella Pearl gold mine, located on the Isabella Pearl mineralized trend, is currently in production and County Line is our next targeted mine build. Nevada, U.S.A. is among the world's premier mining friendly jurisdictions. Cautionary Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. If you are risk-averse you should NOT buy shares in Fortitude Gold Corp. The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. When used in this press release, the words 'plan', 'target', 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'estimate,' 'intend' and 'expect' and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the statements regarding the Company's strategy, future plans for production, future expenses and costs, future liquidity and capital resources, and estimates of mineralized material are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon information available to the Company on the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed in this press release. In particular, the scope, duration, and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mining operations, Company employees, and supply chains as well as the scope, duration and impact of government action aimed at mitigating the pandemic may cause future actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Also, there can be no assurance that production will continue at any specific rate. Contact: Greg Patterson 719-717-9825 [email protected] SOURCE: Fortitude Gold Corp. press release
Scoop
30-04-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Kaiapoi School At Capacity Just 7 Years After Redevelopment
A North Canterbury school is hoping the Ministry of Education will answer its call for more classrooms as its students chose education over an uncertain job market. Kaiapoi High School was redeveloped in 2018, following the earthquakes, with a capacity of 1100 students, but now has a roll of 1085 with more growth anticipated over the next few years. Kaiapoi High School principal Jason Reid said while year 9 enrolments have ''plateaued'', students are staying at school for longer due to the economic uncertainty. ''Our roll has kept growing because of the high level of youth unemployment, so we need to push harder because we are at capacity now. If you look at the way other schools in our catchment area are growing, we can see the growth coming.'' While students staying at school longer is a good thing, Mr Reid said it does place pressure of schools to stay relevant. ''We need to make sure schools are providing what a student needs. A student who would have normally gone into the workplace needs to know that high school is still providing value for them.'' Mr Reid said they are lucky to have board-owned buildings to teach in. ''It means we are not teaching in corridors like some schools. However, I would like to be proactive so in two to three years we are not still having these conversations.'' The school's 10-year property plan has provision for more buildings, but Ministry of Education regional infrastructure manager southern Simon Cruickshank said no building projects were in the work programme. While there has been rapid growth over the last five years, Mr Cruickshank said the school has experienced stable year 9 intakes since 2021. ''Despite this, we are expecting growth in the next few years which is why we continue to actively monitor school roll trends, residential development, and subdivision approvals to support the local education network. ''Updated population projections from Stats NZ, expected later this year, will help inform our planning for population change in the Waimakariri district.'' He said the Ministry is actively engaged with the Waimakariri District Plan Review process to ensure future schooling needs are considered. Tuahiwi School is opening six new classrooms in term two, Kaiapoi Borough School opened new classrooms in 2023, and Woodend and Kaiapoi North Schools are in negotiations with the Ministry to support roll growth. The Kaiapoi High School board of trustees has been contacted for comment.
USA Today
18-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Debating whether the Ravens should pick for need or value with first round selection
Debating whether the Ravens should pick for need or value with first round selection ESPN's Matt Miller and Jason Reid debate the top need and best value for Baltimore's first-round pick, and we examine the Ravens' best option at 27 The Ravens have a model for roster building, and the 2025 NFL draft has caused many discussions regarding what Eric DeCosta should do with his Super Bowl-caliber roster. Baltimore has the No. 27 overall pick, and DeCosta has flourished with the model of picking the best player on the board. The Ravens don't usually reach, and most picks are about value. ESPN's Matt Miller and Jason Reid attempted to make sense of NFL teams juggling the decision to draft to fill a considerable team need or pick based on "best player available." ESPN explored both sides of the table for all 32 first-round picks, with Miller naming a prospect who would best fill every team's most significant need. Reid details an option to give each team maximum value and satisfy a "best player available" approach. Here's a breakdown of the Ravens' dilemma and what could happen. Baltimore RavensMiller's pick that fills a big need: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona DeAndre Hopkins brings a big name to Baltimore's receiving corps, but he turns 33 in June. Combine that with Zay Flowers' knee injury, and receiver stays atop the Ravens' draft needs. McMillan finished the 2024 season with 1,319 receiving yards. Reid's pick that gets best value: Malaki Starks, S, Georgia Starks' center-field ability and ball skills make him the No. 17 player on my board. The Ravens have never been hesitant to take the best player available even if there isn't an immediate need at the position (though there is in this case). Baltimore has an immediate need at the safety position. Still, McMillan slipping to late in the first round could be too great a value to pass up over potentially landing Malaki Starks. Baltimore has one of the top safeties in the league, Kyle Hamilton, but the Ravens want to add another safety who can focus on the deep third while allowing the All-Pro to become even more versatile.
