Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 18 - 15 JUNE 2018
CHALKBOARD
From the Principal – P. 1-3 News & Events – P. 3-6 Department News – P. 7 Sport – P. 8 Careers & Gateway – P. 9 Contact Us – P. 17 Community Notices – P. 11-19 Our Sponsors – P. 20
Dear Parents/Caregivers
FROM THE PRINCIPAL SCIENCE BLOCK CLASSROOMS
On Monday we closed all our laboratories for health and safety reasons after receiving advice from the Ministry of Education that the gauze mats used with our Bunsen burners may be contaminated with a rare form of asbestos. The Ministry’s advice was to get rid of the mats and if they were cracked etc, to handle them with gloves and to wear a mask. Our mats were cracked so we decided to err on the side of caution and close the laboratories while we got the mats tested for asbestos. We received the all clear on Wednesday and the Science Department moved back into their laboratories.
___________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL REPORT ISSUE School reports will be issued to all students on Friday 22 June 2018.
PARENT INTERVIEWS We welcome and encourage parents and caregivers to contact teachers with questions and concerns throughout the year as the situation arises. The best way to contact teachers is via their emails. You can expect a reply within two days under normal circumstances. We have two Parent Interview afternoons scheduled in Week 9, Tuesday 26 June, 4.00 – 6 pm, and Wednesday 27 June 3.30 – 6 pm. Please note that on Wednesday 27 June school will close at 3 pm to enable staff sufficient time to prepare. To book an appointment go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and enter the code 9722n in the box under the big green arrow and the system will take you through three easy steps to make your booking. If you do not have internet access, please phone Liandra on 345 6124 ext 221.
FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 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’s office. Alternatively, if you would like a copy emailed please contact humphriesj@rotorualakes.school.nz
Performance Management and Appraisal Good Employer Attendance Student Use of School Buses Use of Personal Technology at RLHS
International Student Groups
Theft and Fraud Prevention Complaints Against Staff Bullying Student Vehicles/Motorbikes Custodial & Non-Custodial Parents/Caregivers/Adults Sensitive Expenditure
___________________________________________________________________________ NCEA FEES DUE A reminder to parents – please be aware that NCEA FEES are now due to be paid, these have been on statements since Term 1. If you are on a benefit or have a Community Services card, you are eligible for a discount on your NCEA fees. Please see Mrs McLeod at Student Reception for a form or email her mcleodd@rotorualakes.school.nz NZQA will add a penalty fee of $50.00 if fees are not paid on time. The school will be finalizing our NCEA payments to NZQA at the end of August.
___________________________________________________________________________ WHANAU SUPPORT GROUP and FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL (FOTS) We want to renew our Whanau Support Group and Friends of the School (FOTS) Group. Deputy Principal Pani McLean and HOD Maori Taumata Soloman will lead the Whanau Support Group and Deputy Principal Ross Dunn will lead the Friends of the School Group. Other teaching staff as well as B.O.T members will attend meetings so these groups can become consultative forums where the school can highlight current initiatives and present possible future initiatives for feedback and feed forward from Parents / Whanau. At this point we are thinking we could meet about twice per term. The aim of these groups is not fund raising but to provide a forum where Whanau / Parents and the school can share ideas etc. about the educational needs of our Community and the students at RLHS. If you are interested in joining either of these groups, please contact Pani McLean, mcleanp@rotorualakes.school.nz or Ross Dunn, dunnr@rotorualakes.school.nz Thank you to those people who have previously responded. You will be contacted shortly regarding a meeting time.
___________________________________________________________________________ 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 1 2 3 3
Subject 11 MAT (only) Geography Geography History
Standard 91026 91244 91431 91434 and 91435
Date Due 22 June Due 26 June Due 19 June Due 22 June
___________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL BALL The annual school ball is on tomorrow night at the Blue Baths. We wish everyone a very enjoyable time. Yours sincerely,
Principal
TERM 2 KEY DATES 2018 Jnr Reports issued Snr NCEA Reports issued Report Evening Report Evening END OF TERM 2 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
22 June 22 June 26 June (4 – 6 pm) 27 June (3.30 – 4 pm) 6 July 2018 9 July – 20 July 2018
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NEWS & EVENTS SUCCESS IN GYM SPORTS Congratulations to Agustina Gonzalez, Year 9, competed in the Mid-Islands Gym Sports (MIGS) Artistic Gymnastics Competition on 9th June.
Agustina is a Step 4 gymnast. She had a very successful weekend and was placed: 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st
on Bars on Beam on Floor on Vault Team and the prestigious placing of
1ST OVERALL.
Agustina received two GOLD MEDALS in this event. _________________________________________________________________________________________
YEAR 9, 10 & 11 PRESENTATION Attitude, the youth division of The Parenting Place, was established in 1996 in response to requests from parents who had concerns about adolescent sexual health and the high suicide rate amongst young people. Attitude’s objective is to encourage mental and emotional resilience and to help prevent youth suicide, teen pregnancy, bullying, drug and alcohol abuse and low self-esteem. Attitude will be presenting to the Year 9, 10 and 11 groups on Monday 18 June. Further information about their presentations, can be obtained from their website: www.attitude.org.nz Please note: Any parents / caregivers who would prefer their child to not attend the presentation, please send a letter of excuse to school on Monday. _________________________________________________________________________________________
TOURISM CLASSES FIELD TRIP The Year 12 and Year 13 Tourism classes visited four local attractions recently as part of their Term 2 field trip.
Students were astounded at the figures given when we were spoken to by Tak Mutu at Mountain Bike Rotorua, about the development of mountain biking and the luxury tourism market.
We then headed out to Waiotapu where one of our own students Johnnie-Rose Huritu took us on a very professional guided tour through the park.
Next was Skyline where we were spoken to by the HR Manager before students could have lunch and go lugeing.
The end of the day was super fun as students tumbled down the hill in 3-person wet OGOs after hearing from Pete Kingi about the development of this company.
It was a fun day where students were able to see tourism in action so we can relate it to our learning in class, and we able to meet potential future employers. _______________________________________________________________________________
GENERAL ACTIVITY DONATION Each year the school seeks from parents a $70 donation per student, (this amount is included in the school fees account). This donation can be claimed as a charitable donation through Inland Revenue. At Rotorua Lakes High School we spend the donation on first aid supplies, school nurse, and to support co-curricular activities. It is unfortunate that we need to seek charitable support from parents / whanau for so-called ‘free education’ but government grants to schools do not cover a lot of extras.
Thank you very much to the parents and whanau who pay this voluntary donation.
_________________________________________________________________________ PAST STUDENT IS FUNDRAISING for HEART FOUNDATION Keegan Mitchell was a Year 13 student at Rotorua Lakes High School last year. He is running the Auckland Marathon in October this year and has chosen the Heart Foundation as his Charity. Please follow the link below if you wish to make a donation to this very worthwhile charity. Thank you. https://aucklandmarathon2018.everydayhero.com/nz/keegan/wizard/share We wish Keegan well in this venture! _______________________________________________________________________________
UPCOMING – 2018 SCHOOL PRODUCTION
Lakes High are once again putting on a School Production, a musical drama/comedy called "Down on the Farm". Dave is a farmer trying to make a living in a time when sustainability and looking after the environment are paramount. His current farm is not making enough money to keep the bank manager off his case. His girlfriend and his mate Phil are eager to suggest a range of very different and “interesting” options. Not all of them turn out well and when the bank manager has an overseas buyer, the pressure mounts. Will Dave keep his farm? What are his girlfriend’s and friends “ideas”? Dates, times and costs: Wednesday 25 July, Thursday 26 July and Friday 27 July 2018 in the D C PRICE Auditorium The show starts at 7pm each night $15 for an adult and $8 for students aged 5-18 years - tickets available from Student Reception between 8am and 4pm, during term time Our last show was a great success and this one is shaping up to be even better. We look forward to entertaining you, your family/whaunau and all your friends. THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO ADVOCATE PRINT FOR ONCE AGAIN PRINTING OUR PRODUCTION POSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. WE RECOMMEND THEM FOR ANY PRINTING JOBS YOU MAY HAVE
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE Each WEDNESDAY from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11
All Welcome - Please bring a snack and a smile _________________________________________________________________________ FROM THE HEALTH CENTRE We are very pleased that Josh from Tipu Ora is here at lunchtime each Friday working with students who want to quit smoking.
Please contact Nurse Rach at school on 345 9502 if you would like more information or email her: nurse@rotorualakes.school.nz ______________________________________
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FROM HOMESTAY CO-ORDINATOR
SPORTS BOYS HOCKEY Another game in Taupo but this time the weather was slightly warmer and no fog. We were back to play against Tauhara who two weeks ago had defeated us 6-0. Under Coach Owen's skilled eye the boys were focused on strong tackles and one on one marking. It certainly paid off. Goalie Kody Mayes defended hard with shots coming in at all angles. It was only towards the end of the first half that Tauhara finally scored. But that didn't stop Lakes, who fought back. A beautiful goal by Orrin Lewis saw us equalise. Just before half time Tauhara popped another goal in. The second half saw the ball up and down the field with Tauhara scrabbling more than they expected to. Unfortunately we just couldn't score again. Final score 2-1 Player of the day Kody Mayes ______________________________________________________________________________________
EQUESTRIAN On Sunday the 10th June Tabitha Taylor (Year 9) and Emma Jackson (Year 13) represented Rotorua Lakes High School at the North Island Interschool Show Hunter. Emma Herbert (Year 10) also came along as a supporter. Both Tabby and Emma rode well. Emma got a 10th and a 17th in her 85 cm and 95 cm rounds respectively Tabby got a 9th and a 6th place finish in her 65 cm and 75 cm classes All round it was a good day and the team had fun, enjoying the rare good weather.
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH NEWS Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award – Last Adventurous Journey being run by outside provider, Gerry Purcell. As usual, any groups of students that attend will need to be supported by a parent helper/supervisor in order to proceed. See Mrs. Allen at Front Reception or email allenl@rotorualakes.school.nz for information or permission forms. 1. Bronze AJ - Sat/Sun 23/24 June (overnight) - likely Dickey Flat to Dalys Clearing Hut, then out at Franklin Road via Kauri Loop Track. _________________________________________________________________________________________
KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER CALENDAR 26 JUNE 27 JUNE 27 JUNE 9 – 12 JULY 12 JULY 20 JULY 1 AUGUST 1 AUGUST 31 AUGUST 31 AUGUST 14 SEPT 18 SEPT 9 – 12 OCT
Victoria University Information Evening, Novotel Rotorua at 6.00pm Otago Uni Liaison visit (1.30 – 2 pm) Massey University Year 12-13 Te Manu Taiko Kaupapa Maori Programme PIHMS Career Week Canterbury Uni Open Day Lincoln University Open Day Massey Uni Open Day (Manuwatu) University Halls of Residence Application open Victoria Uni Open Day Wintec Health Taster Day Otago University Course Planning visit (1.30pm) Victoria University Course Planning visit (1.30pm) PIHMS Career Week
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UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YEAR 13 STUDENTS MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start university in 2019. The comprehensive list includes scholarships offered by every university as well as those specifically available to local students. A list of privately-funded, Maori, Pacific and International university scholarships completes the list. Applications close throughout the year, with tens of millions of dollars available. MoneyHub has also published a list of tips for scholarship success. For more details and to find suitable scholarships, visit the MoneyHub https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/scholarships-nz.html _________________________________________________________________________________________ The following UNIVERSITY will be in to talk to interested students this term during lunchtime on the date listed below: 27 June
1.30 pm – 2.15 pm
Otago Uni Liaison Visit
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Contact the Careers Department for further info: Barbara Walker 3456124 x 235 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz
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WINTER MENUS
COMMUNITY INFORMATION INVITATION FROM MOKOIA INTERMEDIATE
_________________________________________________________________________ OUTWARD BOUND opportunity for parents and students
LAKES HIGH IS A COLLECTION POINT FOR BLANKET DONATIONS PLEASE BRING INTO FRONT RECEPTION. THANK YOU
MESSAGE FROM PIRIPOHO NURSE AT OWHATA MEDICAL CENTRE My name is Leesa King. I am the Piripoho Nurse that is based at Owhata Medical Centre. The word ‘ Piripoho’ reflects the love; the embracing; the nurturing and protection a mother gives her baby. This role was created by the Eastside Community Collective in conjunction with Lakes District Health Board and Owhata Medical Centre, to assist whanau with children 0-18 years of age, who reside or go to school in the Rotorua Eastside community. Please see below the brochure on our Piripoho Nursing Service, health & warmer homes & homes.
_________________________________________________________________________ This programme is run by some Rotary Districts in Australia and all Districts in New Zealand. It is designed for 14 – 16 year old students to experience a true “exchange” with a family in the other country. In 2019 Australian students arrive in New Zealand and attend school with their matched student during Term 2. Both students then return to Australia at the end of June and attend the Australian student’s school during Term 3. In 2019 it is hoped, there will be 60 students from Australia and New Zealand involved in the programme. In the past ten years more than 1600 students have participated in this life-changing experience. One of the aims of Rotary International throughout the world is to bring about a better understanding between people. Student Exchanges are one of the best ways to help achieve this and also develop life-long friendships between individual students, families and the people they meet during the exchange. Students are matched, where possible, with students of similar interest in the other country. You are invited to visit their comprehensive website: www.ranzse.com for: Expression of Interest Forms – or see PDF below Application Forms and dates. NB: Expression of Interest forms due 30 June 2018 RANZSE expression-of-interest-form-2019.pdf
The Sunrise Rotary Club, Rotorua sponsors this exchange at $500.00 per student Phone Bob Gardner 07 350 3214, if you have any questions
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AUDITIONS! Students - an opportunity to audition for the next Rotorua Musical Theatre’s production
CONTACT US
Phone: Email: Website: Mail:
07-345 6124 office@rotorualakes.school.nz www.rotorualakes.school.nz Porikapa Rd, PO Box 7002 Te Ngae, Rotorua 3042
MORE COMMUNITY INFO
TUTORING AVAILABLE Maths, Sciences, English, Economics Available most weekends and public holidays
PADDY BAYLIS was RLHS Dux in 2017 and endorsed Level 1, 2 & 3 with Excellence Price by negotiation Contact: paddy.baylis@gmail.com Years: 9, 10, 11, 12
Rotorua Lakes High School Europe Trip Katherine Beijeman beijemank@rotorualakes.school.nz 07 3456124
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Thank you to all our Sponsors