Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 23 –13 AUGUST 2021
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 Information – P. 2 - 5 Student Successes – P. 5 - 7 Sport – P. 7 - 8 Careers / Gateway – P. 9 - 11 Notice Board – P.12 Contacts – P. 12
Kia ora Koutou, We had fantastic feedback from our Roadshow visits on 3, 5 and 6 August. A big thank you to Mokoia, Rotorua Intermediate and Whangamarino School for their hospitality and support. It was a great opportunity to meet prospective students and parents. We will be visiting Kaharoa and are looking forward to that. A reminder we have our Open Evening for all Year 8 whanau on 19 August from 5 – 8 pm and our Open Day for students on 23 September (all day). Mihi Whakatau at 5 pm and 6.30 pm with Principals address in auditorium. We hope to see you there. (further details on page 3). It was a great day for our Interhouse event on 2 August. The students were so enthusiastic and totally immersed in all the activities. We introduced some new events throughout the day which included kōrā, Ti Uru, Handball and Kahoot quiz to name but a few. Thank you to all our wonderful students for your great energy and participation and a huge thank you to all our Heads of Houses for the fantastic organization. (full details on pages 5 - 6 ). Our assembly on 3 August was really positive, recognizing all our students who participated at our Interhouse event. We also presented a trophy and certificates to our Epro8 students who made it to the finals in Auckland last month, our MITO startup Ignition Automotive Course students who passed with flying colours and students who received their badges for Deputy House Captains, Rotokakahi. It was a pleasure to recognize all our students who have done so well. (full details on pages 6 - 7). At present, our staff are developing evidence for derived grades should this be necessary. The Prelim Exams for our NCEA students will form a significant part of this evidence, so it is vital that students treat the revision for these assessments with respect. The exams are starting the week of 8 September 2021. (further details on page 2). We are also going to be focusing on students wearing the correct uniform over the next few weeks. We understand that students need to be warm, but hoodies are not part of the school uniform. The uniform rules, set by our board of trustees, are very clear guidelines that every enrolling student agrees to. Wearing our uniform appropriately signifies respect for our school and it’s environment. Long sleeve thermals are fine to wear providing they are under a school jumper or jacket. Thank you for supporting us in this approach.
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