16 April 2021

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

NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 11– 16 APRIL 2021

CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 Student Successes – P. 2 - 3 News from Teachers – P. 4 - 6 Sport – P. 6 Careers / Gateway – P. 7 - 8 Notice Board – P. 9 Contacts – P. 9

Kia ora Koutou, This term has seen students from across our school participate in an extraordinary number of curricular and extracurricular activities, through which they have demonstrated outstanding levels of engagement, creativity and resilience. We thoroughly enjoyed our Year 13 & Year 10 camps, Summer Tournament Week and our Swimming Sports; almost as much as the students did! All of which were so successful because of our wonderful students and fantastic staff. Thank you for a great term.

I wish to acknowledge 3 staff that are leaving us at the end of this term. Chris Yukich has been a stalwart within the Maths Department as Assistant Head of Department. She is retiring and we wish her all the best as she launches into the next chapter of her life. Tod Sharland is leaving our science department to return to his home region of Taranaki. While sad to see him go, we know it is the best for his whānau and wish him an enjoyable time in the next phase of his career. Our school nurse, Rachelle Smith is also departing to move to another role. Her support of our students as part of our Health and Wellbeing Team has been massive over the past four years and she leaves big shoes to fill.

Changes in staffing is always a delicate process to manage and we, as a school, will do all we can to minimize any disruption to our students’ learning. I look forward to introducing those staff taking on roles in the school, which I will do in Term 2.

I know students and staff will be welcoming a break at last. It feels like it has been one very long term from late January to now. I hope you are able to spend some time with your young person over the break and we look forward to welcoming them back for the start of term 2 on Monday 3 May 2021.

Have a wonderful holiday.

Ngā mihi

Jon Ward Principal / Tumuaki, wardj@rotorualakes.school.nz 1

STUDENT SUCCESSES ___________________________________________________________________________ A HUGE SEASON FOR PIPI UHL It has been a huge kayaking season so far for our Year 12 student Pipi Uhl. An amazing result at the Nationals coming 1st in the Under 18 Women to make her a National Champion! Her total results so far are listed below but we feel sure there will be many more to come. Watch this space!

2nd Under 18 K1 Women NZ Open at Wero 2nd Under 18 K1 Women Oceania at Wero 4th K1 Women Secondary School at Tekapo (flat water) 4th C1 Women Secondary School at Tekapo 2nd Freestyle Women Secondary School at Tekapo 2nd Extreme Slalom Women Secondary School at Tekapo 1st C2 Secondary School Women at Tekapo Nationals at Tekapo on white water: 1st K1 Under 18 Women National Champion 1st K1 Women fastest time.

Pipi Uhl pictured in the middle

___________________________________________________________________________ LAKES HIGH SENSATIONAL SWIM TEAM Rotorua Lakes High swimming team competed at the secondary school interschool swimming competition recently.

Congratulations on some excellent results at this high level competition with many national swimmers competing.

Top Ten Placings: Samuel Trass ( 15yrs) BRONZE in 50 fly, 4th in 50 back, 5th in 50 free and 6th in the open age 200 IM Stella Weston (15 yrs) BRONZE in 50 Breaststroke.

Hannah Kiernan (13 yrs) 5th in 50 Breaststroke 10th in 50 Free, 9th in 100 Free Manawa Gates (13 yrs) 6th in 25 Free Tokoaitua Owen -(12 yrs) 8th in 50 Breast Ashleigh Randell (13yrs) 10th in 50 Back Junior Finals Matthew Parker and Menna Lloyd-Jones raced some great personal best times.

Relays: Our girls 15&U Relay team of Stella, Hannah, Ashleigh and Menna won SILVER in the 200 Medley and placed 4th in the 200 freestyle relay.

Thanks to Jack Weston for Coaching/Team managing

___________________________________________________________________________ THEY DID US PROUD AT THE ROTARY LUNCH! Today our four Head Prefects proudly represented Rotorua Lakes High School at the annual Rotary Club of Rotorua School Leaders Lunch held at Arikikapakapa Golf Club. They spoke about aspirations, futures, diversity & the need to make mistakes & learn from them as part of growing up. This is a fantastic opportunity for all our school leaders to meet & share ideas as they embark on their new roles.

Head Boy Aryan Emile-Chhura, Head Girl Isidora Gonzalez Diaz, Deputy Head Boy Jack Eggleston & Deputy Head Girl Eden Brons.

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___________________________________________________________________________ ACCELERANDO SUCCESS Rotorua Accelerando Programme 2021 Concert Dates have been released Tickets are ON SALE NOW through Eventbrite Saturday 24th April - Concert at 5pm and 7pm at the Shambles Theatre, Rotorua Accelerando is a week-long vocal programme for young singers held during the first week of the school holidays.

Students will receive world class singing tuition as an individual, as a member of a group, master classes, stagecraft lessons and performance experience. At the end of the week they will perform two concerts to showcase their work. The following students are participating in this amazing programme:

Elrie Bosch, Bailey Andrews, Caitlin Newson, Phoenix Andrews, Kahurangi Dewes-Green, Keita Te Moni, William Davies, Riley Roebuck, Tiana Hunter and Miyume Ueno. ___________________________________________________________________________ A GREAT RYPEN CAMP 2021 Written and edited by Keagan Baddiley and Kobe Smith From the 9th to the 11th of April, eight Year 10 students from Rotorua Lakes High, along with 40 other students from John Paul College, Reporoa College, Western Heights, Boy’s High, and Girl’s High, went to the RYPEN (Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment) camp 2021 at the Lake Okataina camp for 3 days and 2 nights. During the start of the camp, everyone stayed in their own little groups with the people from their school. Immediately, that changed. Everyone was split up and tossed together with other people we knew nothing about. We were involved in challenges such as knot tying, bivouac building, kayaking, waka ama, campfire making, role-playing (while going on a hike), a chant, a skit. But most challenging, meeting other people. However, we bonded quickly. I’m talking about everyone here, everyone, all the students learnt something about the stranger sitting next to them. Personally, I loved my time at RYPEN. The staff were very encouraging and kind, and the students were very friendly and easy to talk to. If you have the opportunity to take up RYPEN, take it. Trust me. All fees and expenses are paid for by the local Rotary clubs around Rotorua, so there’s no cost involved. I speak on behalf of all who went to RYPEN, when I say: We had an awesome time!! Thank you to Mrs Hodge and the Rotary Club of Rotorua Passport for sponsoring the students from RLHS.

___________________________________________________________________________ ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL TOURISM TRIP Another great tourism trip out today - this time with the Yr12s and a bit of rain! Thanks so much to the guides and operators at Te Puia, Velocity Valley, Amazeme and Zorb for the past two day's information and fun.

___________________________________________________________________________ GREAT VISIT FROM “GO WITH TOURISM” On Thursday, the three Tourism classes had a visit from Aalee Daniels from "Go With Tourism". She spoke to each class about the tourism industry and it's many sectors, jobs within the industry and how many different skills can lend themselves to a job within this exciting industry, students were introduced to tourism marketing via gaming, and one class had the VR experience of activities around Auckland. A fun and informative three periods and Aalee will visit classes again next term to continue this partnership.

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___________________________________________________________________________ HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR EX STUDENT GEORGE SNOOK Kayak Session Magazine World Young Mens Whitewater Kayaker of the year. George has been a top young kayaker in New Zealand for many years, he has excelled in slalom, extreme whitewater and whitewater running. In 2020 he was in the final top ten contenders for the Kayak Session Magazine’s World U21 Mens Whitewater Kayaker of the year. In 2021 he was again up for the same award and has won it.

At the end of 2020 Geoge left Rotorua Lakes High School to continue his kayaking passion. Along with his friends Michel Uhl, Zack and River Mutton, Oliver English and many others he has made the Kaituna river his own “If the Kaituna River was a classroom, then George Snook would be at the top of the class. Geo earned his first Grom of the Year title with straight FIRE in the 20/21 season. The young kiwi managed to sandwich in slalom training with laps of Huka Falls, and Tree Trunk Gorge, freefall on some of New Zealand’s most iconic waterfalls, cobra flips, downriver play, Aratiatia, and more.” Read the full story and watch the video at https://www.whitewaterawards.com/2021-grom-of-the-year-snook/ Whitewater Awards: What high school do you/did you go to?

George Snook: While at school, I attended the Rotorua Lakes High school, a great school that supported me with my training and with my training and worked with me to minimise the impact of my frequent absence due to competition.

NEWS FROM OUR TEACHERS ___________________________________________________________________________ STOLEN SHADE SAIL Unfortunately, at 10 pm on 2 April (Good Friday), we had a large shade sail stolen from outside the gym. If you have any information around this please contact the school or the police quoting reference OR-175843N.

___________________________________________________________________________ PINK RIBBON We will be hosting a Pink Ribbon Morning Tea for staff and Year 13 on the 24th May. More details around ticket sales to come. We look forward to donating to the Pink Ribbon Foundation as the money raised helps fund breast cancer education; innovative projects by some of our country’s top researchers; and supports patients and their families as they navigate through their breast cancer journeys.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our generous sponsors so far: Mountain Bike Rotorua Good Eastern Taphouse Ahhh…

Secret Spot Pak n Save Rotorua Pure Cruise NZ Scope Café Beautiful You Mamma Rose Central Pharmacy Motion Entertainment Artisan Cafe Sequoia Cafe Goodrick Contracting 4

Giovannis Liz Robinson Therapeutic Massage Polynesian Spa Dynasti Cafe Pig and Whistle Bidfood Rotorua If you would like to donate please contact goodrickk@rotorualakes.school.nz or donate directly to our page https://pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz/page/rotorualakeshighschool

___________________________________________________________________________ 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

Subject Chemistry

Standard Date 91910 Fri 14 May

GENERAL INFO

___________________________________________________________________________ ACCEPTING CHEQUES Please note we will no longer be able to accept cheques as payment as of 3 May 2021.

___________________________________________________________________________ LOST PROPERTY We have a number of items in lost property. Please check at student reception. Items will be resold or given to charity if not collected by the beginning of next term.

___________________________________________________________________________ NETBOOKS FOR SALE $25 EACH! Acer Travelmate 4GB RAM 5

500GB HDD Windows 10 Enterprise – Version 2004 These will work best when connected to the mains as battery life is reduced. Suitable for internet browsing.

Email gilbertl@rotorualakes.school.nz for payment and pick up details.

___________________________________________________________________________ 2021 Please note the following term dates for 2021: BRIEF LOOK – TERM 2 2021 MONDAY 3 MAY 10 & 11 May 14 May 17 May 18 May 27 May 2 June 4 June MONDAY 7 JUNE 17 June 25 June 25 June 29 & 30 June FRIDAY 9 JULY

START TERM 2 Rotorua Careers Expo Senior Tracking reports issued BOP/Mid Island Cross Country Teacher Only Day Te Arawa Regional Manu korero competitions Te Arawa Secondary schools kapa haka regionals Senior Tracking reports issued PUBLIC HOLIDAY (QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY) Senior Leadership Conference All Day (for senior prefects, House Captains) Junior Reports issued NCEA Tracking reports issued Report evenings END OF TERM 2

FROM OURSPORT DEPARTMENTS ___________________________________________________________________________ BAY HOCKEY MEETING Great turnout with nearly 100 from our hockey community. The presentation looked at the plan from Bay Hockey to build the number and capacity of umpires in our sport. This included discussion around ensuring the environment was such that people want to umpire. To this end the presentation also included upskilling the players and parents present on some of the important rules in the game, and the interpretation and application of them in the game. Really positive meeting.

___________________________________________________________________________ ROWING – 2021 LEARN TO ROW COURSE The Rotorua Rowing Club is holding a 4-session course for high school students who maybe interested in rowing as a summer sport and would like to try it out.

When: Thursday, 29 April – Sunday, 2 May (last week of Term 1 holidays) Where: Rotorua Rowing Club, Water Sports Trust Building, Rotorua Lakefront Sessions will run from 8:00 – 11:00 am each day.

Contact: Tom Clark, 027 540 2785, tom.clark@mercury.co.nz Register: Pre-registration is required. Registration form and further information on the RRC website: http://www.rotoruarowing.org.nz/learn-to-row-andcoach.html

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CAREERS / GATEWAY The Māori Entrepreneur Journey - Rotorua Careers Expo 2021 (See attached Poster) There is an exciting opportunity being offered as part of the Rotorua EXPO for Year 10 Māori students who may have an aspiration to set up their own business to meet and interact with Māori entrepreneurs within the Creative, Primary, Service and Construction Industries.

This two hour session will include a panel discussion, Q&A time, followed by a lite lunch with one-on-one time with our guest entrepreneurs What: Rotorua Careers Expo *When: Tuesday 11 May 2021 *Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm – Students must remain for the whole seminar and kai will be provided Where: Energy Events Centre, Government Gardens

Any students interested are to place names with the Year 10 Dean - Ms Kairaoi.

As there are only 5 spots available. There might be an application process.

At this stage, if you are interested, give your names to the Year 10 Dean. ___________________________________________________________________________

There is a position available to learn the trade of Aluminium Joinery. If you would like more details please contact: Mrs Barbara Walker Tel: 07- 345 6124 Ext 235 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz

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Fantastic opportunities: Gateway Heavy Diesel Mechanic opportunity - If you are interested in this line of work I have a gateway opportunity for you which could turn into an apprenticeship.

Engineering Fabrication Gateway opportunity - work experience available in this field.

Site Visit - see what goes on behind the doors of Kilwell. This is a large company who specialize in hunting and fishing gear; from manufacturing and designing various sporting equipment, to customer services, 7

warehouse opportunities and engineering skills. (if you are interested please book this through Gateway, contact details below).

And finally - if you are looking to do some work experience, to gain knowledge and find out if it will lead to your future pathway, come in and see me!

Many opportunities are popping up all the time; if you have a specific field of interest I will do my best to help.

Mrs Eva Hingston Tel: 07- 345 6124 Ext 258 hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz

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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 2022. 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 Scholarship page.

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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: 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

NOTICE BOARD

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

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