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From the Principal – P. 1
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We are also going to re-focus 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.
I wish you all a pleasant weekend.
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Jon Ward, Principal , Tumuaki, wardj@rotorualakes.school.nz
INFORMATION
ROTORUA LAKES HIGH SCHOOL BOARD CASUAL VACANCY FOR A PARENT REPRESENTATIVE
A casual vacancy has occurred on the school board for an elected parent representative. The Board has decided to fill the vacancy by selection.
If 10% or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.
Request for a by-election should be sent to: Todd Cheesman, Board Chair, office@rotorualakes.school.nz or Lakes High School, Porikapa Road, Owhata, Rotorua 3010, by 15/10/21.
FEE STATEMENTS
Fee statements have been emailed out this week. If you have a credit balance and would like a refund, please contact Debbie McLeod at student reception 3456124 x 220 or email mcleodd@rotorualakes.school.na with your account details.
MCAT
Most students in the 3 11MSC classes will be sitting an External Achievement Standard called the MCAT on Thursday 30 September (Week 10) in Period 1 in the Auditorium. If your child is NOT sitting the MCAT then they go to their normal timetabled class for period 1.
Students need to go straight to the Auditorium at the beginning of House Group and line up in their class. They need their blue/black pens, pencils, ruler and rubber in a clear bag. Watches, calculators and phones are NOT allowed in the Auditorium.
If your child is absent on 30 September please ring Mr Shaun English as soon as possible on 345 6124 ext 241.
OPEN EVENING
THURSDAY 21st OCTOBER 2021
An invitation is extended to parents and students interested in enrolling in 2022. Meet our teachers, enjoy a tour of our school and obtain info about the school and the programmes / courses we offer. Our Open Night will be on Thursday 21st October 4.30 – 8pm. School will close on Thursday at 2.30 pm and start on Friday at 9.15 am. Buses will run as normal and students who arrive will be supervised.
PRELIMINARY EXAMS WEEK 9 - 20 to 24 SEPTEMBER 2021
Information for Students:
• The below Exam Timetable shows 2 colours – Blue + Red sessions
• Prelim Exam Subjects are shown in Blue – i.e. if you do that subject you must attend.
• Red subjects are practical assessment slots for students doing those subjects
• If you are doing 4 or more ‘Blue’ exams you do not need to attend any ‘Red’ sessions. Your priority is your
prelim exams.
• If you are doing less than 4 prelim exams you need to go to 5 ‘sessions’ (or 6 if possible). Deans will be issuing
you with a personalized timetable over the next couple of days.
• Attendance is expected and will be tracked. Students must stay for the whole session time slot (Blue or Red).
• If attending school outside of Blue or Red session times you must sign in at Duty Dean and be in school
uniform. You can study in the library.
• Blue sessions – go to auditorium for exam.
• Red Sessions – go to the room arranged with your subject teacher.
• Locations will also be on a board at the front of the school each day.
• Unless otherwise stated morning slots start at 9am and afternoon at 1.15. For Blue Sessions - be at school 20
mins prior. Some sessions will run till 4.15pm.
