Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 05 - 26 February 2021
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 Student Successes - 2 Term Info – P. 2 News from Teachers – P. 2 - 3 Sport – P. 4 Careers / Gateway – P. 4 Notice Board – P. 5 Contacts – P. 5
Kia ora Koutou, A busy and tiring week for many of our students with Year 13 Camp drawing to an end today (26 Feb). Students have been enjoying many positive activities to develop team work, leadership, empathy and establish how our Year 13’s can individually and collectively impact on our culture as a school. I look forward to seeing how the skills we have been working on are brought back into Lakes High for the benefit of the entire school community. Watch this space! The New Parent Evening BBQ has been re-scheduled for Thursday 4 March at 5 pm in the courtyard in front of the Music Suite. This is an informal get to know you with the teachers and an opportunity to ask any questions that may have arisen with some food. We are looking forward to seeing you there. We have re-scheduled our Investiture Assembly for Tuesday 16 March at 12 noon in the Gym. This is to invest our 2021 School Leaders and to congratulate those students who have been successful in gaining their 2020 NCEA Certificate Endorsed with Excellence or Merit. Invitations were sent to relevant parents / whānau on 4 February. If you have any queries please contact my PA Jayne Humphries, humphriesj@rotorualakes.school.nz. tel: 3456124. Due to upgrades at the Aquatic Centre we have postponed our Swimming Sports day. We will let you know when this has been re-scheduled. It was good to see that we have both Boys & Girls rugby teams up and running. If anyone missed the musters you can still sign up with Lisa McFarlane (Sports Coordinator) down at the gym. The majority of our students have settled into school routines, whilst enjoying the numerous activities available to them. We are currently fine tuning our timetable ensuring that we have the best outcomes and environments to suit our students. We would also like to comment that it takes our whole community to support all our students, especially those who are struggling to find a positive pathway. I look forward to developing specific programs that will help us engage every student. I continue to receive great feedback from our parents regarding our school. I appreciate you taking the time to do this. 1
With some good weather on the way for the weekend, enjoy. Ngā mihi,
Jon Ward Principal / Tumuaki wardj@rotorualakes.school.nz
STUDENT SUCCESSES ___________________________________________________________________________ NZQA TOP ART EXHIBITION Congratulations to Scott Edwards who attended the opening of the NZQA Top Art exhibition. His portfolio of photography is based on landscapes of the central plateau, and will be travelling around the North Island as part of this exhibition for the next few months. Well done Scott, great achievement!
___________________________________________________________________________ YEAR 13 CAMP So far, the camp has been a roaring success! Just a few pics. Full report will be in for next week.
NEWS FROM OUR TEACHERS ___________________________________________________________________________ MATHS ASSESSMENT Level 1: Subject: 11MSC – Maths Standard: 91035 Date: Friday Week 5 and Wednesday or Thursday Week 6 The three 11MSC classes are sitting this 2 part Statistics Standard in Weeks 5 and 6 according to the following timetable. Students will need to bring a calculator for the assessment. If your child is unable to attend when they are timetabled to sit this assessment, please let their Maths teacher or Mr Shaun English (HOD Maths) know as soon as possible. 2
Class and Teacher Period FRIDAY Week 5 1 Mrs Richardson #6 2 3 Mrs Richardson #2 4 5 Ms Sturme
WEDNESDAY Week 6
THURSDAY Week 6
Ms Sturme
Mrs Richardson #2
Mrs Richardson #6
___________________________________________________________________________ ASSESSMENT The following assessment has 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 1
Subject Science MSC
Standard AS90935 91035
Date Week 8 As above
___________________________________________________________________________ ROAD SAFETY YOUTH EXPO 2021 Rotorua Lakes Council is holding a Road Safety Youth Expo on Tuesday 9 March 2021, 11:30am to 2:30pm, 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 drink and something to eat. An information letter has gone out with all year 11 students at their Year 11 assembly this week Tuesday 23. Any queries just give us a call.
___________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL PHOTOS Just a reminder that school photos will be taken throughout the morning next week Thursday 4 March. We would be grateful if you could ensure your students are in the correct uniform. We appreciate your cooperation.
___________________________________________________________________________ YEAR 10 CAMP – LAKE OKATAINA 2021 – 17 to 19 MARCH 2021 Forms and deposit are due by Monday 1st March.
TERM INFO ___________________________________________________________________________ 2021 Please note the following term dates for 2021: BRIEF LOOK – TERM 1 2021 4 March 4 March 5 March 9 March 16 March 17-19 March
School Photos New Parent BBQ – 5 pm Tracking Sheets Jnr & Snr issued Yr 11 Road Safety Youth Expo at the Events Centre Investiture Assembly Year 10 Camp 3
22-26 March 30 March 1 April 2 - 5 April 6 April 9 April FRIDAY 16 APRIL
Summer Tournament Week BOP Swimming Championships School Athlectics Day (please note the change of date) EASTER HOLIDAYS SCHOOL HOLIDAY Tracking Sheets Jnr / Snr Issued END OF TERM 1
SPORT ___________________________________________________________________________ CALLING ALL INTERESTED HOCKEY PLAYERS Don’t forget – any interested hockey players please sign up; spaces are now limited! Forms available at student reception.
CAREERS / GATEWAY ___________________________________________________________________________
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: Canterbury Uni Liaison Visit - Tuesday 2 March in L1 Otago Uni Liaison Visit - Wednesday 17 March in L1 Wintec Liaison Visit - Friday 19 March in L1 Victoria Wellington Uni Liaison Visit - Monday 29 March in L1 Massey Uni Liaison Visit – Monday 10 May – 1.30 pm in L1 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
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FROM NOTICE OUR DEPARTMENTS BOARD
___________________________________________________________________________ Phone: 07- 345 6124 Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz www.rotorualakes.school.nz
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