Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 17 – 11 JUNE 2021
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 Information – P. 2 - 3 Student Successes – P. 4 Sport – P. 4 - 6 News from Teachers – P. 6 - 7 Careers / Gateway – P. 7 - 8 Notice Board – P. 8 - 9 Contacts – P. 9
Kia ora Koutou, It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Mrs Chandani Jinadasa. Chandani was a respected member of our teaching staff for 4 years where she taught physics. She was an integral part of our science team and highly valued by her students. The ever smiling face of Chandani will be remembered fondly by all students and staff. Her personal wisdom, teaching expertise and her gentle soul were a huge asset to the school and will be sorely missed for a very long time. We will always remember Chandani and on behalf of our staff and students, our heartfelt condolences and thoughts go out to Chandani’s family at this time. I also wanted to take the time to mention we held a Memorial Assembly for Chandani on Tuesday 8 in the auditorium for all students and staff. Our students were absolutely amazing in their respect for the assembly and in their participation. A selection of staff and students also attended Chandani’s funeral in Hamilton. Again, our students were incredibly dignified and performed a Haka which was extremely passionate and moving. Thank you to our great Senior Leadership Team for organizing everything so well and with great consideration.
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We say a fond farewell to our Maths Teacher, Mr Revi Nair who retired this week. Revi will certainly be missed by everyone at Lakes High and we have no doubt he will certainly enjoy spending more time with family and friends. All the very best to you Revi. Last weekend Harry Durbin played in the NZ Maori Rugby League Rangatahi Tournament with his team Kotahitanga. They won the Under 17 division and Harry was named in the U17 tournament team. This team will represent NZ Maori in the Pasifika cup against other South Pacific teams including the likes of Tonga and Fiji. Well done and congratulations to Harry. It’s really great to see all our teams playing so well and putting in the mahi to achieve some really solid scoring and great sportsmanship. Well done! (full details and pics pages 4 - 6). This week it has been a celebration of non-teaching support staff. I want add a huge shout out to all of our nonteaching staff for the fantastic work that they do to keep our school running so smoothly. They form the backbone of our school and ensure that we can continue to do the best for our community. They are often the unrecognized heroes. Thank you.
Ngā mihi
Jon Ward, Principal Tumuaki wardj@rotorualakes.school.nz
INFORMATION ___________________________________________________________________________ ASSESSMENTS The following assessments have been set down. There may be times where, due to unforeseen circumstances, changes will need to occur. This will be done in consultation with the class(es) concerned. Level 3 2 3 1 2 3 3
Subject Economics Economics Health Education Music Solo Performance (1st piece) Music Solo Performance (1st piece) Music Solo Performance (1st programme of music) Tourism
Standard 91399 91222 91463 91090 91270 91416
Date Monday 14 June Monday 14 June Monday 14 June Monday 14 June Monday 14 June Monday 14 June
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Friday 18 June (all pieces of assessment due)
___________________________________________________________________________ VISUAL ART DUE DATES 11 Paint and Print Wednesday 23rd June AS 90914 AS 90915
12 Painting Wednesday 23rd June AS 91311 AS 91316
13 Painting Wednesday 23rd June AS 91446 AS 91451
Teacher M Malcolm
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11 MMP Wednesday 23rd June AS 90914 AS 90915 12 Design Friday 25 June AS 91310 AS 91315 11 Sculpture 25th June
17 June 25 June 25 June 29 & 30 June 2 July FRIDAY 9 JULY
12 Photography Wednesday 23rd June AS 91312 AS 91317 13 Design Friday 25 June AS 91450
13 Photography Thursday 24th June AS 91447 AS 91452
12 Sculpture 25th June
13 Sculpture 25th June
Teacher H Howard
Teacher S Chow
Teacher J Flitton
BRIEF LOOK – TERM 2 2021 Senior Leadership Conference All Day (for senior prefects, House Captains) Junior Reports issued NCEA Tracking reports issued Report evenings Te Arawa Secondary schools kapa haka regionals END OF TERM 2
___________________________________________________________________________ FROM THE BOT The following policies are currently up for review. If you would like to view any of these policies, we invite you to come into the school where they are available at the Principal’s PA office. Alternatively, if you would like a copy emailed, please send an email to humphriesj@rotorualakes.school.nz Sensitive Expenditure Complaints Against Staff Good Employer Performance Management & Appraisal Theft & Fraud Prevention Attendance Anti Bullying Custodial & Non-Custodial Parents / Caregivers / Adults International Student Groups Student use of School Buses Student Vehicles / Motorbikes
___________________________________________________________________________ VOLUNTEERS FOR READER / WRITER RLHS is looking for volunteers to become Assessment Assistance (Reader/Writers) for our Tamariki during in-class assessments/tests or for our upcoming NCEA exams. If you would like further information or can provide assistance for this area, please get in contact with the school or email gainsfordh@rotorualakes.school.nz
___________________________________________________________________________ MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE Each WEDNESDAY from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11 All students are Welcome - Please bring a snack and remember this is a space where all students can come and complete homework, get some help if needed or simply have some time to do the mahi.
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STUDENT SUCCESSES ___________________________________________________________________________ HUGE SUCCESS IN NZ MAORI RUGBY LEAGUE Last weekend Harry Durbin played in the NZ Maori Rugby League Rangatahi Tournament with his team Kotahitanga. They won the Under 17 division and Harry was named in the U17 tournament team. This team will represent NZ Maori in the Pasifika cup against other South Pacific teams including the likes of Tonga and Fiji. Harry is the first to acknowledge the help he has received from Jason Sayers, who leads the RLHS Sports Leadership Programme, over the last two years. The photo (left) of the two together is from Harry’s jersey presentation before the tournament.
Congratulations Harry well done😊
SPORT ___________________________________________________________________________ NETBALL RESULTS THIS WEEK SENIOR A Won 26 - 11 v Kahukura. Player of the Day was Bailey Leigh
JUNIOR A - Won 29-9 against RGHS GOLD. Player of the Day Michaela Taiatini
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JUNIOR B - Lost 19 - 23 v RGHS Jn Red. Player of the Day was Riley Roebuck
Great results for all our girls. Well done😊 ___________________________________________________________________________ BOYS BASKETBALL RESULTS THIS WEEK Junior Boys basketball vs Rotorua Boys High Lost 31-45 Player of the Day was Manaia Paul
Well done boys😊 ___________________________________________________________________________ GIRLS RUGBY On Tuesday our girls travelled to play Whakatane High School Girls U18 Team. Once again, our girls were nervous before kick-off however, once the whistle blew the nerves went out the door once Genesis Smith-Huriwai scored the first try. Next to score was Nevaeh Hira after a nice cut back pass that put her into a gap to score. Whakatane came back with a counter try to which our girls rallied and with good momentum from the forwards Tiraha Karakia scored another try. Lakes had a great defence to hold Whakatane to 21 – 10 by half time. Standout tackling by Maraea Dewes-Green, Dylan Guptill and Tiraha Karakia. In the second half our girls started to tire which wasn’t helped by injuries to 2 players which Whakatane capitalized on and started getting the better of our girls and scoring more trys. Tekuiamoeawa Tamati never gave up and set up Nevaeh Hira for her second try. We managed 3 conversions by Manawa Gates and Dylan Guptill. It is good to remind ourselves that most of our girls are juniors playing in the U18 Girls Grade. Final Score 26-31 to Whakatane. Player of the day Tekuiamoeawa Tamati.
Keep up the fantastic work girls😊 ___________________________________________________________________________ BOYS 2nd HOCKEY The 2nd XI Boys played against top of the table RBHS 2nd XI this week. We started well and showed some real determination on defence to limit RBHS to 1 goal in each of the 1st and 2nd Quarters. As well as defending well, we found some space in behind the RBHS defence but just couldn’t convert. The last two quarters didn’t go our way and our defence slipped away. Player of the Day was Tomas Zuidmeer whose defence and passing in the halves was exceptional. Fantastic play well done😊
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___________________________________________________________________________ BOYS 1st HOCKEY Although playing a non competition game last night, the boys took to the turf with one goal in mind - to win! Having played and drawn with WHHS two weeks ago we had a point to make - and make it we did. Periods of strong play, attacks on goal and then hard fought defensive moments saw the play move up and down the turf. It wasn't until the final 5 mins that a beautiful cross in the circle saw Player of the Day Isaac Field smash in the winning goal. Fantastic effort by the whole team!
___________________________________________________________________________ GIRLS FOOTBALL Final Score was 3 to 1 to Tokoroa High School. A very even game till 2nd half. Milla Phipps scored the only goal drop for Lakes in first half by kicking the ball over the heads of a group of about five Tokoroa players and straight into goal. It was a stunning goal to watch. Sasha Temara was Player of the Day for her superb cover.
Great game well done😊
NEWS FROM OUR TEACHERS ___________________________________________________________________________ VISUAL ARTS The year 9 art teachers have been busy getting ready for the upcoming cartoon clay unit starting soon. Is your son/daughter in Art this option? They will need the following recycled items: A named ice cream container with lid (or similar) A shirt to protect their uniform An old toothbrush A plastic bread bag (or any type of similar size) An old rag/ cloth Optional: a garlic crusher or play doh gear to make clay hair! All these items will be returned at the end of the unit of work
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CAREERS / GATEWAY / FUTURE PATHWAYS
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___________________________________________________________________________ There are two exciting opportunities this month from GirlBoss. This is an amazing fullyfunded opportunity, so make sure you learn more and apply below. Second, applications are now open for the Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau Forestry Scholarship for young women pursuing a career in Forestry. Last year, two wonderful GirlBoss members were successful in winning this generous Scholarship including Tessa McCarthy who was a student at RLHS.
Who: What: When:
Young women aged 15 - 18 who are passionate about a career in the Primary Industries. This includes Sustainability, Science, Technology, Engineering, Policy, Animal Welfare, and so much more! Fully Funded 10 Day GirlBoss Edge Leadership Accelerator (100% online) 16th - 25th of July 2021
This is self-paced in the July School Holidays and the total time commitment is only 1 - 2 hours a day. Cost: 100% Free, thanks to the Ministry for Primary Industries It takes only 10 minutes to register, Follow this link for further info and to sign up https://www.girlbossedge.com/primaryindustries
Limited places available! ___________________________________________________________________________ Each week on the noticeboards around the school there will be different career pathways/job opportunities for students to see. These opportunities will be explained along with pay scale and job opportunities within NZ. We are hoping this will help our students understand the many unnoticed pathways available and help them understand various roles. Please ask your students to view these each week. This could be a great discussion point at home. LAST WEEK Receptionist Retail Sales Assistant Wood Processing worker Medical Imaging Technologist
THIS WEEK
Graphic Designer Dental Assistant Collision Repair Technician (Panel Beater)
If your students have any questions they can come and see me in the Gateway office or email me. Thanks Eva Hingston. hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz
___________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday 16th June – Massey Uni Liaison Visit - 1.30pm in L1 Tuesday 29th June – Auckland Uni Online Open Day Fri 23rd July – Lincoln Uni Canterbury Campus Open Day – 10.00am – 4pm 29th July – Otago Uni Virtual Open Day Fri 30th and Sat 31st July – Massey Uni Virtual Open Day 1st August – University Hall’s of Residence applications Open Tuesday Fri 20th August – Victoria Uni Open Day School Leavers & 1st Year Scholarship close 25th August – Auckland Uni Saturday 28th August – Auckland Uni Campus Open Day Contact the Careers Department for further info: Barbara Walker 3456124 x 235 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz 8
NOTICE BOARD
___________________________________________________________________________ Phone: 07- 345 6124 Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz wwww.rotorualakes.school.nz
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