From the Principal

“Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”

NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 25 – 1 OCTOBER 2021

CHALKBOARD

From the Principal – P. 1 Information – P. 2 - 7 Student Successes – P. 8 From our Staff – P. 8 – 9 Careers – P. 9 - 10 Notice Board – P. 9 - 11 Contacts – P. 11

Kia ora Koutou,

Here we are at the end of another busy and productive term three. Unfortunately, we had a lockdown in the middle. On return, however, I am so pleased to say our staff and students rose to the challenge and managed to stay on course. There has been a lot of hard work and learning and I am proud of our student achievements, as are the teaching staff.

Term 4 is short in length and busy, so it is very important to maintain progress now, regardless of how far away the end of the year seems. Please let the school know if there is anything we can do to assist. It is my hope that our senior students understand that the next 2 weeks gives them a great opportunity to spend time preparing for the exams in term 4. They also need a chance to re-charge their batteries and reflect on what still needs to be done.

Last Friday saw us finish our Prelim Exams for our NCEA students. These will have given both students and staff a clear picture of what they need to work on to ensure positive outcomes in the real NCEA exams to come. For some, it will have been an affirmation of the hard work being put in, for others it will affirm the need to up their game a little.

The Prelim week also gave those of our students completing practical courses, the opportunity to develop work missed during the lock down and gain vital NCEA credits.

With the time remaining and the support of our staff I am confident that, with renewed effort, all students can achieve their goals.

Thank you all for your support of the school this term and the students in their learning journeys, and a huge thank you to our teaching staff and administration team for going above and beyond to provide quality education during these uncertain times.

May I take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you an enjoyable break. For those travelling, keep safe. I look forward to seeing everyone back safe, well, energetic and focused at the start of Term 4.

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

INFORMATION

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NZQA

Students should be logging into their area on the NZQA site (www.nzqa.govt.nz) regularly (and this break time would be a good time!) to check their entries for externals, current results and how they link to Pathways and also, they can see their personalised exam timetable. All they need is their NSN (this is on all the tracking reports and can be accessed through the KAMAR and Schoolpoint portals).

We strongly encourage students to do this often!

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NCEA

With the external examinations not far away the Ministry of Education has revamped its website “Study It” and have now opened up the online forums that offer help for English, Maths and Science. Students will need to sign up to engage in these forums, where teachers of these subject areas are able to reply. There is also other useful information that is broken down into the different standards both internal and external.

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UNIFORM CHANGES

There are some significant changes to the way our parents/caregivers, students and whānau can purchase our school uniform. Please see the changes below and if you have any questions or queries, please contact the school.

• The Rugby Shop no longer holds our uniform. All school uniform purchases will now be through Argyle

Schoolwear via their website www.argyleonline.co.nz

• To purchase online, go to www.argyleonline.co.nz and select Rotorua Lakes High School under Shop ArgyleOnLine. Orders can be placed at any time online. Customer service is available 24/7 via phone 0800

• To find the correct size, follow the size guide online www.argyleonline.co.nz/ measuring-tips. Rotorua Lakes

High School holds stock for sizing purposes. Please contact 07 345 6124 to arrange a time for sizing.

Jerseys, jackets and hats can only be purchased at school.

• For more information about ordering online, WINZ quotes, sizing, delivery and returns, check out the FAQ page www.argyleonline.co.nz/faqs 0800 110059 (available 24/7) aolhelp@argyleonline.co.nz