Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 8 – 13 MARCH 2020
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P 1 - 2 News – P. 2 - 3 Sport – P. 3 Careers/Gateway - P. 4 Notice Board – P. 5 Contact Us – P. 6 Our Sponsors – P. 6
Kia ora Koutou, It seems like only yesterday that I was writing last week’s newsletter with the week going so quickly. For much of the week many our of year 10’s were out on Camp at Lake Okatina. To my frustration I was unable to get out there to see the fantastic activities they were involved in. It is definitely in my 2001 calendar for next year. I have enjoyed hearing feedback and a quote from one staff member “fantastic time, very well behaved students who showed fantastic support of one another. Miss Kairaoi (Year 10 Dean) runs a tight ship! Kitchen staff, Ms Kelly was a real trouper”. It was great to hear that our students showed both individual and collective school pride by performing the school haka to the staff at the end of camp. On Thursday evening we held a Hui with a number of our parents to develop a collective perspective about how we can tackle some of the less positive issues we face as a school. Every school in the country faces such issues, the success in dealing with them relies on a coherent message shown by all elements of our school community. We welcomed the positive korero and sharing of ideas. Thanks to all the parents who attended this event. I look forward to gathering further community voice as the year progresses. Obviously, everyone is aware of the, now classified, pandemic of CoronaVirus. I have deliberately not spent significant time focusing on messages about this as I feel that it has been the subject of continual media and social interaction. The school is following specific advice and guidelines out lined by the Ministry of Education and we will inform you if here are any developments. Suffice to say: Please note the advice to wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap and if your child is unwell please keep them at home. We are very fortunate to have a school nurse who can deal with a multitude of medically related issues with our students. Even without this latest concern she is inundated with demands on her time. Please support her and us by reducing these demands, and, if at all possible keeping students who are under the weather out of the school environment. If a student presents at the start of the day ill, there is an expectation that they are sent home. In other positives for the week we have had students attending the Top Art exhibition. This is a great opportunity for them to see top level art from peers around the country. This year’s exhibition was combined with a selection of excellence level local schools’ folios which complimented the national exemplars and gave the student encouragement, excitement and innovate new ideas to carry forward for their own journey through folios this year. 1
On Friday we also had a team representing RLHS School of Origin High School T10 Cricket Tournament. It is awesome to see RLHS being representing again the cricket arena with a keen and enthusiast with a team of Yr 9, 10 and 11. Fantastically supported by their coach Jamie Agnew and Manager Jo Hosking and other enthusiastic parents. I wish you all a very pleasant relaxing weekend. Nga mihi
Jon Ward Principal / Tumuaki wardj@rotorualakes.school.nz
___________________________________________________________________________ ASSESSMENTS The following assessments have been set down to take place within the next two weeks. 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 1 2 3 1 2 1
Subject Physics Drama Drama Drama Legal Studies Legal Studies
Standard 91525 90006 91213 91512 US27841 US27842 90930
Date Week 8 (internal) Week 8 Week 8 Week 8 18 March 18 March (1st part) Starting Week 9
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BRIEF LOOK 2 – 16 March 3 - 6 March 11 – 13 March 10 April
– TERM 1 2020
Mates & Dates Year 13 Camp Year 10 Camp END OF TERM 1
NEWS __________________________________________________________________________ ROAD SAFETY YOUTH EXPO 2020 Rotorua Lakes Council is holding a Road Safety Youth Expo on Tuesday 17 March 2020, 9.00 to 12.00, at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre. All of the Year 11 Students will be attending this course and transport will be provided to and from the venue. We expect our students to be in correct uniform for this day and they will need to bring a snack, as the canteen will not be available at interval. Information letter will go out with the students shortly.
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___________________________________________________________________________ READER / WRITER VOLUNTEERS
FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS We are dependent on volunteers who support students by reading and/or writing for them in assessment tasks, either in class or at examinations. A Reader/Writer must be proficient at reading and writing at the required level; undergo a Police Vet, which the school does on your behalf; and the key requirement: be available during the day. For further information, please contact Anne Perrott by email perrotta@rotorualakes.school.nz
___________________________________________________________________________ VISUAL ART SENIORS VISIT – TOP ART This week the year 12/13 Visual Art students visited the Top Art exhibition at Rotorua Library to see the top Art exhibition. This is a travelling collection of the best level 3 and scholarship folios from around the country, and is always inspirational for art students to see.
___________________________________________________________________________ MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE
Each Thursday from 3.15 – 4.15 pm in A11
All welcome Please bring a snack and a smile ___________________________________________________________________________ HEALTH & WELLNESS A registered nurse educator from Asthma New Zealand (Lakes Region) will be attending Rotorua Lakes High School to support and educate asthmatic teens around their asthma. We offer a free one on one assessment service where we assess all newly enrolled students who have asthma, as well as those who might be having issues managing their asthma. We seek to improve our regions asthma outcomes by educating people around their asthma so they can better understand their condition and how best to manage it. We also aim to keep students in school and reduce school absenteeism caused from poorly controlled asthma. We make sure the students are on the right medications, and use good asthma inhaler technique and help the student to find ways for them to best manage their asthma individually. Please inform the school nurse if you do not wish your child to be seen by the Asthma NZ nurse. To find out more about us please visit our website at https://www.asthma.org.nz/ Or contact Nurse Educator Amanda Vercoe, Phone: 021 0844 1635 Email: Rotorua@asthma.org.nz
SPORTS ___________________________________________________________________________ RLHS NETBALL 2020 We have completed both our senior and junior trials. However, we are still seeking a coach for our Senior B Team. We have many senior students eager to play netball but need another coach. If we cannot find a coach the girls may not be able to play. If you are interested in coaching this team or know of someone who is please ring Helen Hingston (TIC Netball) on 3456124 EXT: 234. 3
___________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL WATERPOLO • School Waterpolo training every Thursday 6.30 - 7.30 pm • Games start Fridays from 21st March
CAREERS & GATEWAY
Kia ora whanau Today we launched the 4th annual Rotorua Youth Awards (RYA) waka with our senior students from Rotorua Lakes High School. Their intensive leadership journey will encompass 12 weeks of planning and organising for the annual event and the nominations are now open; 13 categories 39 finalists 13 winners $12,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs A new category for 2020 - The Youth Employment Plus (Rotorua) ‘Youth Employer of the Year Award’ is an opportunity to acknowledge Rotorua employers who actively employ and support youth within their organisation/business. All categories with their specific criteria and nominations forms can be found by clicking here - www.onechance.nz/youth-awards
Everyone to go to the link and nominate your choicesđ&#x;˜Š Rotorua Youth Awards 2020 Celebrations; Saturday 16 May - Youth Week Energy Events Centre, doors open at 4.30pm Key-note speaker - K'Lee, NZ singer and MaiFM DJ Dress theme of "BLACK'n'WHITE Limited free tickets are available from Friday 17 April at the EEC
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__________________________________________________________________________ The following UNIVERSITIES will be in to talk to interested students this term during lunchtime on these dates:
KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER CALENDAR NZ Defence Force Visit - Mon 23 March - 1.30pm in L1 Massey Uni - Tues 24 March - 1.30pm in L1 Wintec - Wed 25 March - 1.30pm in L1 Auckland Uni - Thurs 26 March - 1.30pm in L1 Wintec Open Day - Fri 3 April Victoria Uni - Wed 8 April - 1.30pm in L1 PIHMS Career Week - Tues 21 – Fri 24 April Otago Uni Tertiary Open Day - Sun 3 – Mon 4 May OTAGO ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN – WED 1ST JULY
Contact the Careers Department for further info: Barbara Walker 3456124 x 235 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz
NOTICE BOARD
Isidora Gonzales Diaz will be representing Rotorua Lakes High School at the Youth festival tomorrow. She has entered the art competition and will be working on a painting at the festival from 10am 3pm. For her to win everyone needs to go along and vote... THE MOST VOTES WINS! Please head down to Puketawhero Park Youth Festival and support her this Saturday. -5
CONTACT US we are here to help
Phone: 07-345 6124 Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz Web: www.rotorualakes.school.nz
Thank you to all our Sponsors
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