Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 05 – 1 APRIL 2022
CONTENTS From the Principal – P. 1 - 5 News from Teachers – P. 5 - 8 Student Successes – P. 8 Sports – P. 9 Careers / Gateway – P. 9 Notice Board – P. 10
Kia ora Koutou, We held our Investiture Assembly on Tuesday this week. Recognising and congratulating all our students who were endorsed with NCEA Excellence and Merit was a pleasure and I am very proud of the hard work and dedication the students have put in to this. Also, thank you to our teaching staff who have put in a huge effort in helping and supporting these students to achieve. We also had the chance to once again congratulate our 2022 school leaders, Student Rep to the Board and Peer Support Leaders who received their badges. I look forward to working with them throughout the year to continue to develop our school. (further details on pages 2 - 5). Just a reminder that we have our individual school photo catch up next week Wednesday 6 April for those students who could not make our first time slot. Have a lovely weekend. Ngā mihi,
Jon Ward, Principal / Tumuaki 1
___________________________________________________________________________ On Tuesday this week, we held a special assembly to congratulate and acknowledge the successes of our students. The students who achieved their 2021 NCEA Certificates Endorsed with Excellence and Merit were congratulated. Our 2022 school leaders, BOT Student Rep and Peer Support Leaders were also presented with their badges. A special mention to our staff member, Mrs Mary Webster who makes our flower arrangements and the student’s button holes. Mrs Webster makes them from flowers in her garden. They are always fantastic and very much appreciated by the students and staff. A huge thank you Mrs Webster😊 A big thank you to all staff who helped to organize, it was a great assembly and great results for all our students. Well
Done!
NCEA LEVEL 1 EXCELLENCE Elrie Mya Samara Aston April Caitlin Lukas Caitlin Evangeline Rupert Menna Caitlin Milla Kya Miyume Hannah Stella
Bosch Bottomley Calvert Dow Durbin Fleming Joy Lang Lescheid Lewis Lloyd-Jones Newson Phipps Stuart Kino Ueno Weinberg Weston
NCEA LEVEL 1 MERIT Tia Lane Aiden Keanen Alyssa Paul Matthew Grace Erika Ethan Ella Charlotte Grace Toby Ashle Celeste Uenuku Holly Logan Patience Jamie Gauri Maraea Jordan Kaia Samuel Jack Hannah Nina Harrison Bailee Waiata Sasha-Lee Tama Samuel Brie Katrina
Christie Coleman-Taurua Duncan Dyson Flight Furstenburg Gray Haack Hale Hoggard Hollows Holt Hughes Huston Kiwi MacKay Malcolm-Papworth Martin Morley Nathan Palmer Patwardhan Paul Pol Raethel Reid Rolfe Santos Schwitzer Smith Swinyard Taikato Tawhara Te Whau Trass Walker-Frost Weblin 2
NCEA LEVEL 2 EXCELLENCE Logan Sam Kahurangi Liam Jasmine Aria Agustina Jacob Fiona Lucy Alec Kiran Kyara Kenneth
Burrell Cheesman Dewes-Green du Plessis Emile-Chhura Galvin Gonzalez Diaz Heighway Lambdin Maunder Nathan Ponnen Sassenburg Yang
NCEA LEVEL 3 EXCELLENCE Yani-Marijke Clay Isidora Andy Megan Nicole Yezsa Sam Alexandra Joshua
du Plessis Fookes Gonzalez Diaz Kwok McLeod Moree Pagtolon-An Pinckney Vincent Walden
NCEA LEVEL 2 MERIT Maha James Cullen William Bianca Maegan Chloe Doeun Terina Daniel Cody Jessica Megan Phuc Minh Ara Kerry Charlotte Liam Alana Briar
Asif Atkinson Caines Davies Fafeita Fraser Hastelow-Foley Kim King Malcolm Managh Merriman Middleton Nguyen Nguyen Robinson Salter-Holmes Smith Snook Wilkinson Wilkinson
NCEA LEVEL 3 MERIT Muhammad Zakaria Rheana Eden Mikaela Rhys Jack Koyuki Aryan Zack Connor Emma Hannah Jialiang Melissa Brendan
Abdul Rahman Bin Jefri Holster-Haidzir Brell Brons Douglas Downes Eggleston Ellis Emile-Chhura Kelly Lynd Phibbs Sparks Sun Weinberg Yip
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2022 SCHOOL LEADERS
HEAD GIRL & BOY – 2022 KAHURANGI DEWES-GREEN KINGI AUPOURI
- HEAD GIRL - HEAD BOY
DEPUTY HEAD GIRL & BOY – 2022 FIONA LAMBDIN - DEPUTY HEAD GIRL CRISTOBAL SANZANA LEAL - DEPUTY HEAD BOY 2022 PREFECTS PREFECTS – GIRLS Alana Wilkinson (Environmental Captain) Agustina Gonzalez Diaz (Cultural Captain) Briar Wilkinson Hannah-Lee Hodgman Jasmine Emile-Chhura Joleigh Crabb Maegan Fraser
PREFECTS – BOYS Cody Managh Deacon Brons (Sports Captain) Jacob Heighway Kenneth Yang Liam du Plessis Liam Snook Matthew Davy Rayden Nguyen Ruha Yorke Sam Cheesman (Academic Captain)
PEER SUPPORT MENTORS 2022 Maha Asif Kingi Aupouri Hinewai Bennett Deacon Brons Sam Cheesman Nikau Cronin Matthew Davy Kahurangi Dewes-Green Sophie Dunn Maegan Fraser Agustina Gonzalez Diaz Jacob Heighway Hannah-Lee Hodgman Fiona Lambdin Cody Managh Ty-Rhys Mareikura
Lucy Maunder Megan Middleton Bailee Murphy Rayden Nguyen Keil Raethel Cristobal Sanzana Charlotte Smith Liam Snook Hannah Tansey Laura Walton Jerome Weko Alana Wilkinson Briar Wilkinson Ebony Wisse Jack Wyatt Kenneth Yang Ruha Yorke 4
2022 PREFECT CAPTAINS CULTURAL CAPTAIN SPORTS CAPTAIN ACADEMIC CAPTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CAPTAIN
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AGUSTINA GONZALEZ DIAZ DEACON BRONS SAM CHEESMAN ALANA WILKINSON
2022 HOUSE PREFECTS OKAREKA Laura Walton ROTOKAKAHI Jack Wyatt Hinewai Bennett TIKITAPU Tehimana Taikato Keil Raethel TARAWERA Ebony Wisse Melissa Bentley
___________________________________________________________________________ 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 2 1 2 2 3 1 2 3 3
Subject Health Food and Nutrition Legal Studies Te Waharoa Te Waharoa Drama Drama Drama Health
Standard 91236 90956 27851 16048 16052 90006 91213 91512 91461
Date Mon 4 April Fri 8 April Fri 8 April Fri 8 April Fri 8 April Fri 8 April Fri 8 April Fri 8 April Thurs 14 April
___________________________________________________________________________ BUS PASSES Due to increased transport costs that have occurred over the past months, unfortunately we are having to increase the travel costs for our Charter bus. We will continue to attempt to keep these increases to a minimum. Thank you. The cost of a Term pass for the Charter Bus will increase to $210 from Term 2. The cost of a 10 ride pass will increase to $40. We will no longer be issuing single ride passes
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NEWS FROM OUR TEACHERS ___________________________________________________________________________ GEOGRAPHY TONGARIRO TRIP by Ms S Beaumont-Gill The Geography Department has been extremely busy over the past few weeks. Year 13 Geo finally made it to Tongariro National Park and had three days of adventure. On the first day they designed and carried out their own research on plants in the volcanic environment and sampled in Rangipo Desert. There was an optional extra activity of "gumboot throwing" of which Logan was the champion. On the second day, the students were up bright and early at 5:15am ready for a safety briefing with our guide, Dave. The weather was perfect so we decided to walk the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. As always, the Devils Staircase was punishing but I am proud to say that everyone helped and encouraged each other right up to the Red Crater. The descent down to the emerald lakes was entertaining as we navigated our way through the scoria. When we finally reached Ketatahi there was an audible sigh of relief and then a round of applause for Dave who had completed his 100th Tongariro Alpine Crossing. I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all the parents and students for their support organising a trip under COVID. A special mention goes to RaD Car Hire for our very spacious rental vans and Jono at The Supension Lab for being a great driving and tramping buddy.
___________________________________________________________________________ OUR TALENTED DRAMA STUDENTS Year 9 Performing Arts have been devising drama and choreographing dances to show how they use Manaatikanga in their everyday life. Well done – the students have been awesome😊
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___________________________________________________________________________ FANTASTIC TOURISM TRIP On Friday the Yr12 Tourism classes spent a busy day learning about the local industry from some very informative speakers at four local operators. We visited Te Puia, Pullman Hotel, Skyline and Zorb. Students were able to experience being a tourist, hear about the impact COVID has had, and also hear the positive plans for future growth in the industry. A lovely day with a fantastic bunch of students, thanks to the operators that hosted us.
___________________________________________________________________________ YEAR 9 NUMERACY TESTING All Year 9 students have now been numeracy tested. These results are being used to inform teachers in numeracy based subjects. This means students can be scaffolded or extended. Some students will be further supported within the Accelerated Numeracy Programme which runs as intensive small groups for 8 hours a week and as an extra teacher within some junior mainstream Maths classes. RLHS is very appreciative for the support of the Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment Trust Fund, in collaboration with RECT, who fund a significant portion of the expenses for this programme each year. If your student is a part of the more intensive numeracy programme a letter will be sent home. Interested whanau/caregivers who are concerned about their student's level of numeracy are welcome to ask about their student's results by e-mailing kellyk@rotorualakes.school.nz
___________________________________________________________________________ MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE Each WEDNESDAY from 3.15– 4.15 in A11 All students are Welcome - Bring along any questions that you have, come and do your homework etc
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___________________________________________________________________________ BRIEF LOOK – TERM 1 2022 6 April
Individual School Photos catch up
14 April
Tracking reports issued
THURSDAY 14 APRIL
END OF TERM 1
___________________________________________________________________________ SHEILAH WINN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2022 Come and support our students performing at the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival 2022 on Saturday 9 April😊
STUDENT SUCCESSES ___________________________________________________________________________ BOP UNDER 16 GIRLS CRICKET TEAM Huge congrats to our Yr 10 student, Sadie Stewart who represented BOP U16 Girls Cricket Team last weekend.
Sadie is the only player from Rotorua as they played Northland and Waikato Valley in Counties, South Auckland on Sunday. Sadie scored 16 runs and took a wicket with her leg spin. Well done Sadie
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SPORT ___________________________________________________________________________ RLHS GIRLS & BOYS 1ST XI HOCKEY RLHS Girls 1ST XI Hockey and Boys 1st XI Hockey are playing in a pre-season Invitational Tournament in Rotorua this weekend. Best of luck to them.
CAREERS & GATEWAY ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS & PLUMBERS! We have lots of our students very keen on the building and plumbing industry as their pathway. If there are any builders/plumbers out there who would be willing to support one of our students for a 1 day per week placement – no cost to you – please contact: Mrs Eva Hingston Tel: 07- 345 6124 Ext 258 hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT ___________________________________________________________________________ Trevelyan’s have casual, weekend and holiday work available for students aged 15, and lots of different roles to provide experience at their packhouse on No.1 Road Te Puke. They offer free transportation to and from Rotorua, and the opportunity for school aged kids to earn decent dollars with pay from $24.05 per hour! If you are interested please contact: Melissa Conrad Marketing & Communications Manager 310 No. 1 Road, R.D.2, Te Puke 3182 07 573 0085 | 027 465 1441 www.trevelyan.co.nz
| melissa.conrad@trevelyan.co.nz
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MoneyHub has updated its comprehensive directory of student jobs. With 50+ well-known employers listed and links to their student job application details, getting a part-time job is a lot easier with this guide: https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/student-jobs.html Like our scholarship page, this guide is free to use, download and take action on. We have published a number of tips for job application success as well as a CV guide and interview tips, designed to make the application process less stressful for your students.
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FROM NOTICE OUR DEPARTMENTS BOARD Kia Orana, Ni sa bula, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Gude, Talofa lava, Mālo Ni, Malo e lelei, Fakatalofa atu, Halo, Mauri We are excited to finally bring back our festival after a 2 year COVID hiatus. Thanks to Creative NZ, the festival will go ahead no matter what traffic light we are running under! Due to the scale of the festival, we have moved it to a Saturday which widens the scope of performers and audiences to display the awesomeness that is the Pacific.
When: Saturday 29th October 2022 Where: Jubilee Park, Te Puke We expect this festival to be a big celebration as our families and community have missed out on many outdoor events. Here is a link to our REGISTRATION FORM for PERFORMING GROUPS. Whether you are a school group, a family that loves to perform, or a community group that loves to celebrate the pacific culture, please fill in the form to register your spot on the stage.
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___________________________________________________________________________ Phone: 07- 345 6124 Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz www.rotorualakes.school.nz
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