Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 11– 10 MAY 2019
CHALKBOARD
From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 News – P. 2 - 5 Sports – P. 5 Careers / Gateway P. 6 Notice Board – P. 6 - 7 Contact Us – P. 7 Our Sponsors – P. 8
Dear Parents / Caregivers ___________________________________________________________________________ This week has been a very sad week for our school community, many of whom are grieving after the sudden death of one of our students. As referred to in a previous email, this may have on-going ramifications for our staff and students. As a school community we must continue to support each other. Our thought and condolences to the family and whanau.
___________________________________________________________________________ BOT ANNOUNCEMENT The Board of Trustees wish to inform you we have appointed a new Principal following Mr Walker’s retirement. Mr Jon Ward comes to us from Tararua College, Pahiatua where he was Principal. He will commence Mon 22 July. The board was pleased to receive such high calibre applications. Mr Walker has delayed his retirement until the end of Term 2.
___________________________________________________________________________ GOLD SUCCESS AT NZ WAKA AMA LONG DISTANCE NATIONALS Kyra Mita competed in the long distance nationals at the Landing, Okahu Bay, Auckland held on Good Friday. Kyra won the W1 J19 Girls race convincingly to take the gold. This win has made Kyra the W1 Representative in this age group to go on to the World Champs in the Sunshine Coast in August. Kyra also paddled the next day in a team from Gisbourne to also win the J19 Girls W6 title. Kyra’s next campaign is The World Rafting Champs held in Cairns, Australia next week. Fantastic
achievement Kyra and all the best for next week! __________________________________________________________________________