12 March

Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”

NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 07 – 12 MARCH 2021

CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 Student Successes - 2 - 3 Term Info – P. 5 News from Teachers – P. 5 Sport – P. 5 Careers / Gateway – P. 6 Notice Board – P. 6 Contacts – P. 6

Kia ora Koutou, It is always very gratifying to start the newsletter with student successes.

This week we saw our Head Girl, Isidora Gonzalez Diaz attending the International Women’s Day at the Millennium Hotel on Monday. The topic was Women in Leadership and Isidora presented her views on Leadership in a Covid 19 World. Isidora did an amazing job and we are all very proud of her. (further details on page 2).

We also wish our Year 11 student April Durbin all the best at the upcoming NZ National Marching Competition in March. Her Senior Marching team won the Waikato Championship last weekend, good luck!

There is great anticipation and excitement with our Year 10 camp next Wednesday 17 to Friday 19 at Lake Okatina.

Our students are getting ready and our staff have been very busy organizing and keeping an eye out for the weather forecast! I have no doubt it will be a great success and look forward to attending myself. We will have a full write up and pics after camp.

Today I sent a letter to our school community regarding some recent events which have not been positive around our school. Sadly, a small group of students have decided amongst themselves to go against everything we stand for as a school, fighting and using violence to solve conflicts. These students have all received significant consequences. What saddens me is that these actions are by no means reflective of our student body and the positive environment that normally exists in our school. I will end this comment with a simple statement.

Violence is any form will not be tolerated at Rotorua Lakes High School.

I appreciate the support of our wider community and parent body in reinforcing this message.

Back to the positives - we are looking forward to next week with our Swimming Sports on Monday 15 and our Investiture Assembly on Tuesday 16 at 12 noon in our gym. I hope to see you there.

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Have a great weekend.

Ngā mihi,

Jon Ward Principal / Tumuaki wardj@rotorualakes.school.nz

STUDENT SUCCESSES ___________________________________________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY On Monday this week our Head Girl, Isidora Gonzalez Diaz was invited by Dress for Success BOP and the Rotorua Multicultural Council to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Millennium Hotel.

The topic was Women in Leadership and Isidora presented her views on Leadership in a Covid 19 World. Amongst those present were Steve Chadwick, Mayor and Tania Tapsell, Councillor. The audience were all highly impressed with Isidora’s reflections on the role of women in leadership and her call to action for the next generation to step up.

What a great honour and achievement. Well done Isidora!

___________________________________________________________________________ NZ NATIONAL MARCHING COMPETITION The NZ National Marching Competition is coming up on 15th to 19th March in Dunedin. Our Year 11 student, April Durbin is attending with her Senior Team. Her Senior Marching team won the Waikato Championship last weekend, so hopefully they will place well in the National Competition. We wish you all the best April!

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___________________________________________________________________________ TIKITAPU’S GREAT STUDENTS This week we gave out our first Tikitapu quality certificates at assembly.

These students were chosen by teachers who spotted them doing the right thing around school, and displaying the qualities we want from RLHS students.

Well done to you all!

Ashleigh Randell - respectful Poppy Croucher - respectful Ruha Yorke - respectful Siwan Lloyd-Jones - confident Aryan Emile-Chhura - resourceful Taylah Wharerau - respectful Eru Hatu-Edmonds Huriwai - resilient Keagan Baddiley - motivated Pheonix Miller (not pictured) - respectful

___________________________________________________________________________ EX-STUDENT SUCCESS Congratulations to past student Scott Edwards who has his photography displayed on the NZQA Top Art website at present. Year 13 Art visual art students will be visiting this travelling exhibition later in the month.

NEWS FROM OUR TEACHERS ___________________________________________________________________________ TECHNOLOGY SAFETY For students to work safely in Technology classes they are expected to have covered in shoes and NO dangling jewelry e.g. nose rings, ear rings etc.

For safety reasons students will need to be removed from all Technology workshop classes if these safety guidelines are not followed.

Thank you for your cooperation.

___________________________________________________________________________ YEAR 10 CAMP Just a reminder that we have our Yr 10 Camp 17 to 19 March at Lake Okatina. We are looking forward to the camp and seeing all our students have a great time outside the classroom😊 We have limited spaces available. Please contact the Yr 10 Dean, Ms M Kairaoi if you would like to make a booking or if finances are an issue. kairaoim@rotorualakes.school.nz or tel: 07 3456124.

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___________________________________________________________________________ SWIMMING SPORTS On Monday 15 March our annual Rotorua Lakes High School Swimming Sports will be held at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre. Bring on our first major event of the year!

A letter with a permission slip was sent home at the beginning of the year. All permission slips should have been returned by Monday 8 March. Please note that no classes will run on this day as all staff will be at the pool.

A few pointers for the day All students to arrive at school between 8.30 am to 8.45 am and go to their house assembly points, which will be in the notices.

Buses will transport students to and from the Aquatic Centre.

Students will need to bring togs, towel, lunch, drink, sunscreen and sun hat plus something warm to wear if the temperature drops.

ALL students to come in house colours. There will be prizes for best costumes!

There will also be a sausage sizzle available.

This is a fantastic fun day with Championship and non-Championship events and House points being awarded accordingly. Parents and caregivers are most welcome to join us on the day. We guarantee a great day out!

___________________________________________________________________________ 11 MATHS SCHEDULE The three 11MAT classes are sitting this 2 part Statistics Standard in Weeks 7 and 8 according to the following timetable.

Students will need to bring a calculator for the assessment.

If your child is unable to attend when they are timetabled to sit this assessment, please let their Maths teacher or Mr Shaun English (HOD Maths) know as soon as possible.

Period 1 2

Class and Teacher Thursday Monday Week 7 Week 8 Mrs Ms Richardson Draper Mr Allen

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Mrs Richardson Mr Allen Ms Draper

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___________________________________________________________________________ WAIKATO SOCIETY OF ARTS Youth Art Competition This is a great competition for all students, both Junior and Senior. If you have an artistically minded teenager in your family, encourage them to give this competition a go!

For more information go to this website: https://wsa.org.nz/awards/national-youth-art-awards-2021/ ___________________________________________________________________________ MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE Each WEDNESDAY from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11 All Welcome - Please bring a snack and a smile ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 1 1 3 1

Subject Science MSC Physics Maths

Standard 90935 91035 91525 91035

Date Week 8 Week 8 19 March Thursday week 7 & Monday week 8

___________________________________________________________________________ STUDENTS FALLING ILL DURING THE DAY Just a few guidelines if your child falls ill at school: If this occurs during class time, the student should approach the teacher to get a pass to go to the nurse.

The hours of the nurse are Monday to Friday 9.45 am to 2.30 pm. The nurse is unavailable between 12.00 pm and 12.30 pm.

If students have a medical problem outside of the nurse’s times, they are to go to student reception.

The nurse will contact parent/caregivers if the student needs to go home.

The student will then be sent to the Duty Dean’s office next to the Canteen to sign out and wait to be picked up by the parent/caregiver. At times, the nurse may request parent/caregivers to pick the student up directly from the Health and Wellness Centre.

Students should not be contacting parents/caregivers directly to pick them up if they are unwell.

Thank you for your cooperation, if you have any queries, please give us a call.

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TERM INFO __________________________________________________________________________ BUS BAY Please remember that the bus bay is strictly for school buses to pick up and drop off students safely. Please do not park in the bus bay.

__________________________________________________________________________ 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 Staff Use of School Devices (new policy) Fee Protection Policy for International Students

__________________________________________________________________________ 2021 Please note the following term dates for 2021: BRIEF LOOK – TERM 1 2021 15 March 16 March 17-19 March 22-26 March 30 March 1 April 2 - 5 April 6 April 9 April FRIDAY 16 APRIL

Swimming Sports Day Investiture Assembly Year 10 Camp Summer Tournament Week BOP Swimming Championships School Athlectics Day (please note the change of date) EASTER HOLIDAYS SCHOOL HOLIDAY Tracking Sheets Jnr / Snr Issued END OF TERM 1

FROM OURSPORT DEPARTMENTS ___________________________________________________________________________ BOYS HOCKEY TRIALS Please note - due to size of trialists we have moved the trial for Monday 22nd to the Rotorua Turf in Smallbone Park from 5.30 - 6.30. Boys need to be at the turf 15 mins prior ready to go.

Any issues please contact Ms Sturme.

CAREERS / GATEWAY

NZDF DEFENCE CAREERS 6

In April the NZ Army in Burnham will be hosting a Defence Careers Experience for 50 16-21 year old females, to give them a chance to see what a career in the Army could look like across a number of different trades and roles.

Participants will spend three days in Burnham Military Camp, Christchurch and get some exposure to some of the Army's trades and other benefits available within uniformed service. Travel, accommodation and meals will all be covered by the NZDF. Candidates will only need to take their clothing and living essentials for the three days. The DCE will take place during the school holidays 28 - 30 April. With applications closing on the 19th March.

For further details please click: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9uE8ddLXRtMuXbJPxFruEo9v1MBvgUxU1_mM7A_v0tVjFw/viewform

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TRADES SECRETS, ROTORUA (Lynette, BCITO) 12th May at the Pullman Hotel.

For parents and students, with employers and apprentices hosting.

Join us for an evening to discover the TradeSecrets about a career in building and construction.

Students can register via https://bcito.org.nz/tradesecrets/

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KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER The following UNIVERSITIES will come in and talk to interested students on these dates: Otago Uni Liaison Visit - Wednesday 17 March in L1 Wintec Liaison Visit - Friday 19 March in L1 Wintec Open Day, Hamilton - Friday 26th March Victoria Wellington Uni Liaison Visit - Monday 29 March in L1 Massey Uni Liaison Visit – Monday 10 May – 1.30 pm in L1 Careers Expo – Monday 10 & Tuesday 11 May – Rotorua Events Centre Contact the Careers Department for further info: Barbara Walker 3456124 x 235 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz

FROM NOTICE OUR DEPARTMENTS BOARD ___________________________________________________________________________ 2021 RAPHS MEDICAL & NURSING UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Each year, two RAPHS Undergraduate Scholarships are offered to Rotorua residents in their first year of medical or nursing training, with the intent of supporting the training and retention of local medical practitioners: One $2000 scholarship is available to a student who has been accepted into the first year of a nursing degree; and One $2000 scholarship is available to a student who has successfully completed his/her first year of study at The University of Auckland or University of Otago and has been accepted into the first professional year of the medical degree programme Applications must be submitted by the 25 of March 2021 to raphscommunications@raphs.org.nz.

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___________________________________________________________________________ Phone: 07- 345 6124 Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz www.rotorualakes.school.nz

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