Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 24 – 10 AUGUST 2018
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 News & Events – P. 3 Department News – P. 3 Sports – P. 4 - 5 Careers & Gateway – P. 5 - 7 School Notice Board – P. 8 Notice Board for Students/ Whanau – P. 9 - 12 Contact Us – P. 13 General Community Notices – P.13-14 Our Sponsors – P. 15
Dear Parents/Caregivers
FROM THE PRINCIPAL _______________________________________________________________________________
SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS STORY When weighing up her tertiary study options last year, our former student, Eve Battersby was looking to “experience something completely different”. Eve was awarded a University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship valued at $6,000 which further cemented her decision to study in the south. She has chosen to study toward a double degree – a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History. Now several months into her first year of study, Eve says she appreciates the opportunities she had at Rotorua Lakes High School and how those experiences helped prepare her for life as a university student. “My high school offered a wide range of subjects, so I had a good idea of what I wanted to pursue.” Her advice to those making their own tertiary study choices: “Don’t be too set on any paper or course – there are so many interesting things to explore.” We wish Eve all the very best. ______________________________________________________________________________
ICAS MATHS EXAM This year's ICAS Maths exam will be held on Tuesday 14 August in Period 2. Those students who have entered will need a calculator, a ruler, a rubber and a 2B or B pencil. Year 9 students will sit the exam in A19 and Year 10 students will sit the exam in A18. _______________________________________________________________________________
UNIFORM A reminder that gumboots and blankets worn to school will be confiscated as these are not part of our uniform as designated by the Board of Trustees.