22 Feb 19

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

NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 4– 22 FEBRUARY 2019

CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 News – P. 2 - 4 Sports – P. 4 - 5 Careers / Gateway P. 5 - 6 Notice Board – P. 6 - 7 Contact Us – P. 7 Our Sponsors – P. 8

Dear Parents/Caregivers _________________________________________________________________________ HUGE SUCCESS FOR MINISTOCK EVENT I am delighted to announce that our Year 11 student, Jayden Fraser has been selected to represent the 2019 six person New Zealand Youth Ministock Invitational Speedway Team to race against an Australian Jnr speedway team in New Zealand in March 2019. This team competes annually with a team of six drivers selected from Australia in a Trans-Tasman Youth Speedway Challenge, each team bi-annually hosts the other and this year its New Zealand’s turn to host. We wish Jayden all the best.

_________________________________________________________________________ ATHLETICS DAY AT RLHS On Friday 15th of February, we held our annual full school athletics championships. It was a successful day filled with our students competing and participating in our track and field events. Congratulations to those who had participated, more so, placed and qualified for the Mid Islands Athletic competition. Also, thank you to our wonderful staff who assisted in running a successful day.

We are very excited to announce that the Rotorua Lakes High School Senior Girls 4 x 100m Relay Record that has stood since 1987, was broken by Tegan Fookes, Alexa Curtis, Rebekah Edhouse and Ruby Ryan.

Congratulations to these girls and Tarawera House on this outstanding achievement.

Overall the House placing for athletics were:

1st

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Tarawera

2nd

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Okareka

3rd

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Tikitapu

4th

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Rotokakahi

_________________________________________________________________________ ASSESSMENTS The following assessment has 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 2

Subject Chemistry

Standard 91162

Date Tues 26 Feb

TERM 1 KEY DATES 2019 Tues 26 Feb – Fri 1 Mar Thurs 28 Feb Mon 4 – Wed 6 Mar Tues 12 Mar Wed 13 Mar – Fri 15 Mar Wed 3 Apr – Fri 5 Apr Fri 5 Apr Fri 5 Apr Fri 12 Apr

Year 13 Camp Mid Island Athletics Year 10 Camp Road Safety Youth Expo Yr 13 Tongariro Trip (GEO) Yr 12 Sports Science Camp Yr 13 GRIP Leadership Conference (all prefects + house captains) Tracking reports issued END OF TERM

Yours sincerely

Principal

NEWS REMINDERSNEWS FOR THE YEAR _________________________________________________________________________ NUMERACY TESTING Numeracy testing has been completed for all Year 9 students and new Year 10 students. Current Year 10 students who were here for Year 9 have results based on the post testing done at the end of 2018.

This data is used to inform teachers of individual student's strengths and weaknesses in numeracy. It is just one tool used to help teachers differentiate their teaching in numeracy based subjects.

If any parent or guardian would like to know more information about their student's numeracy results please email Mrs Kelly at kellyk@rotorualakes.school.nz

_________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL PHOTOS School photos were taken on Tuesday 19 February and a printed envelope for ordering individual / class photos was given to each student. All orders to the school by Friday 1 March 2019. Thank you. We are aware of two Tikitapu House Groups who missed the notice of the change of photo times. The school has arranged a replacement photo for these 2 House Groups to occur over the next month.

_________________________________________________________________________ 2019 YEAR 10 CAMP UP-DATE

All health forms and full payment are $90 is now due.

Please note: There are now only spaces for boys available - 17 left; any students who still want to go need to see the dean or email: beijemank@rotorualakes.school.nz _________________________________________________________________________ STUDENT STATEMENTS Student statements will be posted out early next week. Please keep a look out and let us know if your statement does not arrive.

_________________________________________________________________________ ROAD SAFETY YOUTH EXPO Rotorua Lakes Council is holding a Road Safety Youth Expo on Tuesday 12th March, 9.30 to 12.00, at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre. All of the Year 11 Students will be attending this course and transport will be provided to and from the venue. We expect our students to be in correct uniform for this day and they will need to bring a snack, as the canteen will not be available at interval.

_________________________________________________________________________ FROM THE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE A registered nurse educator from Asthma New Zealand (Lakes Region) will be attending Rotorua Lakes High School to support and educate asthmatic teens around their asthma. We offer a free one on one assessment service where we assess all newly enrolled students who have asthma, as well as those who might be having issues managing their asthma. We seek to improve our regions asthma outcomes by educating people around their asthma so they can better understand their condition and how best to manage it. We also aim to keep students in school and reduce school absenteeism caused from poorly controlled asthma. We make sure the students are on the right medications, and use good asthma inhaler technique and help the student to find ways for them to best manage their asthma individually.

Please inform the school nurse if you do not wish your child to be seen by the Asthma NZ nurse. To find out more about us please visit our website at https://www.asthma.org.nz/ Or contact Nurse Educator Amanda Vercoe, Phone: 021 0844 1635 Email: Rotorua@asthma.org.nz _______________________________________________________________________________

YEAR 13 CAMP – OHOPE CHRISTAN CAMP 2019 The camp for year 13 students will be at Ohope Christian Camp from Tuesday 26 February to Friday 1 March 2019.

The aims of the camp are to: Develop unity in the Senior School Develop leadership and initiative skills Motivate students to set goals and work towards achieving them.

Review their year 12 progress and set targets for Level 3 (or where appropriate Level 2) NCEA Identify and meet key competencies Start the House Spirit ethos for the year Activities will include Motivation and Goal Setting, Careers, Leadership, Team Building and House Spirit activities, Time Management and Beach Education. A letter with further details will be sent to all Yr 13 parents shortly.

Tues 26 Feb to Fri 1 March Leaving school @ 11 am Return to school @ 1.30 pm (approx.)

Cost = $190 approx Bus travel provided Open to all Year 13 Students

_________________________________________________________________________ MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE Each TUESDAY from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11

All Welcome - Please bring a snack and a smile

SPORTS _______________________________________________________________________________

MOUNTAIN BIKING I would like to say a 'huge' welcome to the 22 students who have signed up for Mountain Biking this term.

We will be riding and practicing our skills on Tuesday's after school. Our meeting point is at the bottom of Nursery Hill at 4:00pm.

I am still recovering from a severe back injury sustained last year and so am in desperate need of parent

help

on the rides this term. If you think you can be our 'tail end charlie' and sweeper please email me ASAP beaumont-gills@rotorualakes.school.nz See you on the trails! Miss B-G _______________________________________________________________________________

NETBALL FOR 2019

Calling all students who wish to play hockey this year Please put your names on the list outside student reception. You don't need experience, we hope to introduce a development team this year, as well as continuing our normal girls and boys teams. It’s fun, and a great way to participate in a team spirit, so come along and sign up. ______________________________________________________________________________

NETBALL AT ROTORUA LAKES HIGH SCHOOL The 2019 netball season is fast approaching with exciting changes. This year secondary school netball will be played on a Wednesday evening. The lights were installed over summer on the top 8 courts, and the remaining courts have been laid with the green surface.

Senior Netball Information (Year 11-13)

Junior Netball Information (Year 9-10)

Trial Dates Tuesday 26th February, Thursday 28th February, Tuesday 5th March Trainings Begin week 7, from Monday 11th March onwards Grading Days Week 10 and 11 of the school term (may be a Saturday)

Muster Dates Thursday 7th March, Trial Dates Tuesday 12th March, Thursday 14th March, Tuesday 19th March Trainings Begin week 9, from Monday 29th March onwards Possible pre-season tournament week 11 Grading Days Begin week 1 term 2, Wednesday 1st May

If any parents wish to assist with netball as a coach, umpire, or manager, please contact Kimiora Insley on 027 292 9807 or insleyk@rotorualakes.school.nz

CAREERS & GATEWAY _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Gateway provides an option for schools to broaden educational options for students and strengthen pathways to employment, vocational training and further education. Students can receive credits towards qualifications on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework, including NCEA, and gain experience in future career pathways through work placements, which will assist them in their vocational choices. (Yr 12 – 13 students only).

You can ‘try before you buy’. If your child fits in, great, if not, they can try another course. Perfect for any student!

We offer many programmes. Please tell your child to pop into the Gateway Office anytime.

For full details please contact: Mrs Eva Hingston Tel: 07- 345 6124 Ext 258 Email: hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz _________________________________________________________________________________________

GATEWAY

Are you in the Agriculture/ Farming Industry?

We have a number of students who are interested in agriculture /farming as a career. We are looking for work placement opportunities for students to experience first-hand this the agriculture / farming pathway. Would you be prepared to offer our students a gateway placement on your farm 1 day a week for a period of 5 to 10 weeks for work experience? This is a valuable opportunity for our students and would be very beneficial in their career choice for the future.

If you are able to help please contact Mrs Eva Hingston Tel: 07- 345 6124 Ext 258 Email: hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz _________________________________________________________________________________________ The following UNIVERSITIES will be in to talk to interested students this term during lunchtime on these dates:

KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER CALENDAR TUES 5 MARCH FRI 8 MARCH MON 8 APRIL TUES 9 April TUES 26 APRIL TUES 30 APRIL WED 13 MARCH Wed 20 MARCH

Waikato Uni Liaison Introduction visit – 1.30 pm in L1 Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology – 1.30 in L1 Canterbury Uni Liaison Introduction visit – 1.30 pm in L1 Victoria University visit – 1.30 pm in L1 Wintec Liaison Introduction visit – 1.30 pm in L1 Otago Uni Liaison Introduction visit – 1.30 pm in L1 Massey Uni Introduction Visit – 1.30 in L1 Auckland Uni Visit – 1.30 in L1

Contact the Careers Department for further info: Barbara Walker 3 456124 x 235 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz

SCHOOL NOTICE BOARD

Cadet Corps is a uniformed organisation for ages 13 to 18 years which provides military-based leadership, personal development and operational training including drill, first aid, land based navigation, landbased Search and Rescue, survival skills and weapons safety training.

Parade night for the RDCU is every Tuesday during school term from 6.15 pm to 9.00 pm at the Cadet Hall at 23 Geddes Road, Rotorua. If you are interested in joining you are welcome to come along to any Parade night.

To find out more information visit www.cadetforces.mil.nz or contact the Unit Commander Major N D Breen, NZCF on 0272910102.

Driver Directions is a FREE driving day course to help young drivers develop their skills in a safe off-road environment under the watchful eye of their parent/caregiver. It is for young drivers who hold a Learner or Restricted Licence and you must provide your own vehicle with current WOF and Registration.

Driver Directions staff are very experienced and available to guide both adult and their young driver through a variety of skill based activities such as: Braking Parking, reversing and low speed manoeuvres Emergency reactions Stopping distances Crash avoidance / hazard detection Intersection management Practical skills for owning and maintaining a car To register and find out more information go to www.rotorualakescouncil.nz/driverdirections

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CONTACT US we are here to help

Phone: 07-345 6124 Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz Website: www.rotorualakes.school.nz

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