Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No.31 –28 September 3, 2018
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 6 News & Events – P. 7 - 8 Department News – P. 8 - 10 Sports – P. 10 - 11 Careers & Gateway – P. 11 Notice Board for Students & Whanau – P. 12 - 13 Contact Us – P. 14 Our Sponsors – P. 14
Dear Parents/Caregivers
FROM THE PRINCIPAL Our annual Sports Prizegiving was held on Thursday 20 September in the D C Price Auditorium and it was an excellent occasion to celebrate our talented, successful and dedicated sporting students in their chosen sports. We were also able to thank and congratulate our wonderful coaches and managers for their commitment and unfailing support which has ensured an extremely successful sporting year. Our guest speaker was Lisa Adams, ex-student and currently NZ Para athlete, who spoke of her passion and involvement in sport. Lisa’s life mantra is practice makes permanent! Nothing is perfect. Lisa spoke of the challenges of being diagnosed with cerebal palsey at a young age and her family being told she would never walk. Lisa spoke of the awesome support she got from her family and her time at Lakes High School. She sent her gratitude to the teachers for their support and mentoring. Her message was very much ‘don’t give up’. Lisa’s goal is to be part of the NZ Olympic Shot Put Team 2020. She is currently ranked 1st in NZ and 3rd in the world.
We thank Lisa, for what was, a truly inspiring speech.
A special thank you to the following people: Ms Lisa McFarlane, our Sports Co-ordinator for her brilliant organisation of this event with Whaea Pani Mc Lean, and to the support staff, Liandra Allen, Debbie McLeod & Paula Short who assisted her with administration and help at the event. Our wonderful groundsman Butch Tarei, Brent George, the girls rugby, Kyra Mita and Keidon Himiona for their awesome help setting up and also for the following day in ensuring everything was put safely away. Our M.C. – Ross Dunn, the 4 Head prefects; Tangaroa Yorke, Kairangi Cox, Maria Trass and Leroy Nurkka did a great job for the evening. Mary Webster and her staff: Marie Van Leeuwen, Helen Gainsford and the Senior Food Technology students who prepared and organised the Auditorium for the event and did a fantastic job – thank you. The meal served was outstanding and this event gives the students an excellent opportunity to practice.
Finally, congratulations to all our wonderful sporting students: EXCELLENCE AWARD Mita Excellence in Sport
Kyra
SPECIAL AWARD Ila Kyra George Michel Pipi
Ford-Robertson Mita Snook Uhl Uhl
Sports Warm Award Sports Person Sports Person Sports Person Sports Person
Contribution to sport Senior Girl Junior Boy Senior Boy Junior Girl
HONOURS BOARD - NZ Representation Maegan
Fraser
New Zealand Representative
Luke Kyra
Gardner Mita
New Zealand Representative New Zealand Representative
Kyra
Mita
New Zealand Representative
George
Snook
New Zealand Representative
Bella
Uhl
New Zealand Representative
Michel
Uhl
New Zealand Representative
Kyra
Mita
NZ Title
Kyra
Mita
NZ Title
Kyra
Mita
NZ Title
NZ Artistic Rollerskating Oceania Team Indoor Sport Climbing Elite J19 Woman's Sprint Team Waka Ama NZ Under 23 White Water Rafting Team Youth Olympic Team for Youth Slalom NZ Under 23 White Water Rafting Team NZ Youth Development Whitewater Kayaking Team NZ Long Distance National Waka Ama J16 V1 Rudderless Champion NZ Long Distance National Waka Ama J16 W1 Ruddered Champion NZ Sprint National Waka Ama J19 W12 500m Champion
Kyra
Mita
NZ Title
NZ Sprint National Waka Ama J19 W6 500m Champion
Ruby Pipi
Ryan Uhl
NZ Title NZ Title
Kyra
Mita
World Title
Kyra
Mita
World Title
NZSSC U20 XC MTB Champion NZSSC Whitewater Kayaking Nationals U14 Girls Freestyle Champion World Club Champs - J19 W6 1000m & J19 W12 500m Champion World Elite Junior Woman Waka Ama W6 500m & 1000m Champion (World Record)
SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS Apache
Davidson
Athletics
Rebekah Tegan Matiu Katie Sam Bailee Keeli Jared Tangaroa Jack Campbell Taylor Ruby Dylan Dylan Dylan Monique Marcus Jared Jessica Sam Kairangi Skye Maegan Tanner Jamie
Edhouse Fookes Hepi-Ritete Tapsell Weir Murphy Murphy Nish Yorke Eggleston Forrest Forrest Ryan Walton Walton Walton Hingston Nighy Nish Burborough Cheesman Cox Cox Fraser Lawson Trass
Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics Badminton Badminton Badminton Badminton Mountain Biking Mountain Biking Mountain Biking Mountain Biking Mountain Biking Mountain Biking Mountain Biking Squash Squash Squash Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming
Intermediate Boys Champion - The Rotorua Printers Trophy Intermediate Girls Champion Senior Girls Champion Junior Boys Champion Junior Girls Champion Senior Boys Champion Junior Girls Champion Senior Girls Champion Junior Boys Champion Senior Boys Champion Enduro - Junior Male Junior DH Senior DH Senior XC Female Enduro - Senior Male Senior XC Male Single Speed Junior Girls Champion Senior Boys Champion Junior Boys Champion Junior Girls Champion Junior Boys Champion Senior Girls Champion Intermediate Girls Champion Junior Girls Champion Senior Boys Champion Intermediate Boys Champion
SPORTS AWARDS Kahurangi Aryan Kevin Aria Paiaterangi Mark Mehul Jaeda Jacob Emma Emma Joshua Campbell Liam Kody Gabriel Sam Melissa Estelle Tegan Stella Sam Maya Jack Dylan Puaawai Emily Khyra Phoenix Morgan Kareraea Kareraea Zoe Haylee Katie Ngatapa Sivanah-Lee Estelle Tegan Eliza Noelani Zoe
Dewes-Green Emile-Chhura Flores Galvin Kapa May Sharma Smith Windell Herbert Jackson Donald Forrest Gatenby Mayes Santos Bateman Bentley Bilbe Fookes Pinckney Pinfold Weir Eggleston Walton Bennett Hammond Hoete Hoete Mahaki ManiheraKauwhata ManiheraKauwhata Pitman Steele Stewart
Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball Equestrian Equestrian Hockey - Boys Hockey - Boys Hockey - Boys Hockey - Boys Hockey - Boys Hockey - Girls Hockey - Girls Hockey - Girls Hockey - Girls Hockey - Girls Hockey - Girls Hockey - Girls Mountainbiking Mountainbiking Netball Netball Netball Netball Netball Netball
Junior Girls Most Improved Player Junior Boys Player of the Year Senior Boys Player of the Year Junior Girls Most Improved Player Junior Girls Player of the Year Junior Boys Most Improved Player Senior Boys Most Improved Player Senior Boys Player of the Year Contribution to Basketball Sportsmanship Award Equestrian Award 1st XI Player of the Year 1st XI Junior Most Valuable Player 1st XI Junior Most Reliable Player 1st XI Most Reliable Player 1st XI Most Improved Player 2nd XI Most Improved Player of the Year 2nd XI Junior Player of the Year 1st XI Most Valuable Player 1st XI Most Improved Player 1st XI Most Player of the Year 2nd XI Most Improved Player of the Year 2nd XI Most Valuable Player of the Year Most Improved Rider Greatest Contribution to Mountainbiking Senior A - Player of the Year Junior A - Player of the Year Contribution to Netball Junior Gold - Most improved Player Senior A - Most Improved Player Junior Blue - Most Improved Player
Netball
Junior Gold - Most improved Player
Netball Netball Netball
TeMoana Warren Bilbe Fookes Moke NgauoraHerewini Pitman
Netball Netball Rowing Rowing Rugby - Girls Rugby - Girls
Junior Gold - Player of the Year Senior - Most Valuable Player Senior Development - Most Improved Player Junior Blue - Player of the Year Senior Development - Player of the Year Commitment to Rowing Effort and Commitment to Rowing Rugby Girls Coaches Award Junior Player of the Year
Rugby - Girls
Most Improved Player
Tatyana Awhina Jack Sean Brad Josh Bruno Kaci Mia Kirsty Marcus Tori Caitlin Joshua Ila Gabriel Jamie Maria River
Waitoa Yorke Eggleston Folley Francis Morley Silveira Lino Dittmer Hatu Lyall Nighy Bolton Dalziel Donald FordRobertson Santos Trass Trass Mutton
Pipi
Uhl
Anahera Kyra Kyra Putiputi Ngahuia
Mear Mita Mita Rowberry Werahiko
Rugby - Girls Rugby - Girls Soccer - Boys Soccer - Boys Soccer - Boys Soccer - Boys Soccer - Boys Soccer - Girls Soccer - Girls Soccer - Girls Squash Waterpolo Waterpolo Waterpolo Waterpolo
Player of the Year Most Improved U15 Player Junior Most Valuable Senior Most Improved Players Choice Award Golden Boot Senior Most Valuable Most Valuable Player 1st XI Most Improved Player 1st XI Player of the Year Most Improved Player Senior Girls Most Improved Player Mixed Senior Team Most Valuable Player Senior Mixed Team Most Improved Player Senior Girls Most Valuable Player
Waterpolo Waterpolo Waterpolo Whitewater Kayaking Whitewater Kayaking Waka Ama Waka Ama Waka Ama Waka Ama Waka Ama
Senior Boys Sportsmanship Award Senior Boys Most Valuable Player Senior Mixed Team Sportsmanship Award Kayaker of the Year Most Improved Kayaker Top Junior Girl Paddler of the Year Top Female Paddler Female Leadership Most Improved Paddler
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OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AT THE OCEANIA ROLLER SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS Last week Maegan Fraser had the privilege of representing New Zealand at the Oceania Roller Skating Championships in her Quartet Team. With lots of dedication and training they performed a stunning routine and were placed first, winning
a gold medal.
FANTASTIC RESULT – CONGRATULATIONS MAEGAN!
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Group pic of the Student Europe Trip at Auckland Airport. All the best for a wonderful trip! ______________________________________________________________________________ I wish everyone a relaxing and enjoyable break from school. I look forward to welcoming you all back for what will be a very busy term 4. Yours sincerely
Principal ______________________________________________________________________________
TERM 4 ASSESSMENT 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 3
Subject ENGLISH
Standard 91397
Date Wed 17 October (first week back next term)
TERM 4 KEY DATES 2018 YEAR 10 HILLARY OUTDOORS TRIP JUNIOR TALENT QUEST PUBLIC HOLIDAY SENIOR PRIZEGIVING NCEA & NZ SCHOLARSHIP EXAMS JUNIOR EXAMS TOP TOWN ELECTIVES LEAVERS DINNER JUNIOR PRIZEGIVING
15 – 19 OCTOBER 24 OCTOBER 22 OCTOBER 5 NOVEMBER 7 NOVEMBER – 5 DECEMBER 15 – 16 NOVEMBER 30 NOVEMBER 3 – 5 DECEMBER 6 DECEMBER 7 DECEMBER
NEWS & EVENTS _________________________________________________________________________________________
HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK From Thursday 20 to Wednesday 26 September saw the first Mental Health Awareness week held at RLHS. Our main aim was to promote movement, music and laughter. We had a great turn out of our students who enjoyed all of the activities. Our staff worked very hard to ensure the activities were fun and insightful and involved all students at all levels. Needless to say, the sponge throwing proved very popular and the students showed great skill at the cake baking event. Thank you to all staff who were instrumental in helping with this week and the Year 13 students for their involvement and
wonderful Haka. We were delighted and encouraged with the enthusiastic response from students and staff alike and will be sure to involve our school next year. A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE - From:
Paula Short ______________________________________________________________________________
BRILLIANT BAKE SALE On Sunday 23 September our students, who are heading off on the Hillary Outdoor Pursuit trip next term, held a very successful bake sale in town.
Well done students for all your hard work!
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AMJAZZ STUDENTS All the best to Sarah Heuval, Amy van Boven, Rebecca Reid and Phoebe Gower-Rudman who are off to USA with Amjazz to dance in New York and Disneyworld Florida.
All the best.
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CHARTER BUS Senior Students bus tickets are $90.00 for Term 4. Year 9 & 10 bus tickets remain at $180.00. Students must be in possession of a valid ticket by the end of week 1.
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VISUAL ARTS FOLIO DUE DATES 2018 The following art folio submissions listed are external assessments. For this reason any folios not received by the required due date and time will unfortunately get a Not Achieved grade. Please be aware that extensions can NOT be given for these standards. After school tutorials are now running in the art room each week for any students who may need extra help. (Thursdays 3.15 - 4.30). The art room, sculpture room and photographic darkroom are also open lunchtimes to give students the opportunity to get work completed.
Level 2 Sculpture due date: 24th October Marked 26th October in auditorium from 9 am Level 2 Design/Painting/Photography due date and marking in auditorium 26th October 9am
DEPARTMENT NEWS _________________________________________________________________________________________
12 SPORTS SCIENCE The Year 12 Sports Science class have been studying how biophysical principles relate to the learning of a skill. Over the past 3 weeks they have been applying their knowledge at Owhata Primary by teaching groups of students passing and catching skills. Not only have they gained a good understanding of the biophysical principles, they have developed leadership and management skills and had a great deal of fun doing so. They have done a fantastic job and the feedback from the teachers at Owhata has been awesome, and that their students have shown great improvement. So well done to the Year 12 students and a big thank you to Matua Shaun Douglas and his team at Owhata.
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VISUAL ARTS INCLUDING PHOTOGRAPHY HOLIDAY TUTORIALS Visual Arts Holiday tutorials are running next Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday (1/2/3 October) 9 - 3pm. These tutorials will be vital for students of Level 2 Painting and Design. Level 1 MMP students who need to finish off their internal folder should also attend.
Note: Students need to attend for the whole day, in order for staff to be responsible for their safety. For this reason they need to bring lunch and snacks along them. _______________________________________________________________________________________
FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT On Sunday 23 September we were very fortunate to take 15 lucky students to see their very first opera in Auckland. A tragic love story - La Bohème is an Italian opera composed by Giacomo Puccini. Thank you to NZ Opera and the Four Winds Foundation for organising the day – the students had a great day out!
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U15 NETBALL RAFFLE RESULTS The U15 Netball team have been involved in many fundraising activities this term to assist with the travel costs to the International Netball Festival in Fiji in December. We would like to thank all the staff, students and community who have supported us in our various fundraisers. The results of our recent raffle are: 1st Prize
Volcanic Air Safaris 30min Mt Tarawera Flight – B7 - Judith Tule
2nd Prize NZ RiverJet – The Squeeze tour – R86 - Tony Bennett 3rd Prize
Lakeland Queen Lunch Cruise – B8 - Chrissy Hall
4th Prize
River Rats Kaituna Rafting trip – B5 - Meleta Bennett
5th Prize
Tiaho Mirimiri hot stone massage voucher – B78 - Chrissy Preston
6th Prize
Ambrosia Restaurant Voucher – B12 – Alan Jillings
7th Prize
Garden Seat and Ornament – R99 – Oria Baines
We would like to give a big thank you to Lakeland Queen Cruises for their generosity and support with many of our fundraising activities. You guys ROCK!
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FROM THE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE PIRIPOHO NURSE MEDICAL CENTRE
AT
OWHATA
During the school holidays students can visit the Piripoho nurse, Leesa King at the Owhata Medical Centre. This is a free service for all families for 0 – 18 year olds
SPORTS _________________________________________________________________________________________
CROSS COUNTRY SUCCESS FOR KATIE TAPSELL Our Year 9 student, Katie Tapsell, has come to the end of a very successful cross country season. Her results are as follows: Lake City Cross Country Championships G14 1st Lake City Road Championships G14 2nd Tauranga Open Cross Country Championships G14 3rd BOP/Mid Island Secondary Schools Cross Country 7th North Island Cross Country Championships G14 9th
Congratulations, well done Katie, for all your hard work! _________________________________________________________________________________________
DUKE OF EDINBURGH Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award dates of Adventurous Journey opportunities being run by Gerry Purcell, our outside provider in the upcoming weeks. As usual, any groups of students that attend will need to be supported by a parent helper/supervisor in order to proceed. See Mrs. Allen or email for more information or permission forms. TRAINING COURSES SEPTEMBER THRU DECEMBER: BRONZE level AJ Training Course (2 days not overnight) - 2 & 3 October (Tues & Wed) SILVER level AJ Training Course (2 days overnight) - 29/30 September (Sat & Sun) SILVER level AJ Training Course (2 days overnight) - 4/5 October (Thurs/Fri) GOLD level AJ Training Course (not including Outdoor First Aid) (2 days not overnight) - 1 & 2 December Outdoor First Aid Course (managed by Red Cross, Tauranga) (One day) - 29 September NOTE: Bronze level participants who have done the online training module must attend Day two of one of the
above Bronze level Courses (to gain necessary practical skills) before undertaking an AJ. AJ OPPORTUNITIES:
BRONZE AJ (2 days overnight) - 6/7 October (Sat/Sun) BRONZE AJ (2 days overnight) - 13/14 October (Sat/Sun) SILVER AJ (3 days ) - 9-11 October (Tues-Thurs) SILVER AJ (3 days) - 20-22 October (Sat-Mon) (Labour Weekend) GOLD Practice AJ - 20-22 October (Sat-Mon) (Labour Weekend)
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KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER CALENDAR 9 – 12 OCT 25 OCT
PIHMS Career Week Careers Coach
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Two Secondary School Achiever Scholarships exclusively for students from our school to attend Toi Ohomai in 2019. The scholarships are designed to assist local students to stay in the Bay and study locally. Toi Ohomai has a wide range of courses available at their campuses across the rohe – from degrees, diplomas and certificates. Vocational training offers students plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning and our close connections with industry mean that more than 75% of our courses contain work placement opportunities (meaning better opportunities for future employment). Scholarship applications close on Wednesday, 17 October, 5 pm, so please ensure you are quick! For more information on this scholarship, visit: toiohomai.ac.nz/scholarships.
SCHOOL NOTICE BOARD
Lynmore Tennis Club coaching Intermediate and Secondary students
for
Lynmore Tennis Club season starts 1 September 2018 - 31 October 2019 and covers two terms of coaching plus discounts on School Holiday Programme sessions. Junior Membership is $135. See our website for more info on fees and times. http://www.lynmoretennisclub.co.nz/ The new season starts in Term 4 with a Free Open Day on Tuesday 16th October. Coaching times: Skills on Tuesdays 6-30pm to 7-30pm Secondary
Intermediate &
Match Play Wednesday 4-30pm to 5-30pm & Secondary
Intermediate
Come along with your mates and discover just how much fun Tennis can be. Lynmore Tennis Club, cnr Selwyn and Lewis Rd, Lynmore, Rotorua. Lynmore Tennis Club Junior Holiday Tennis Come along in the school holidays for fun coaching days and win some nice prizes. The cost is $20 per day for members and $30 for non members. The daily sessions are from 9 am to 12. Wednesday 3rd Oct, Thursday 4th Oct, Friday 5th Oct 16 years. Contact Guy Beamish today to book Guy Beamish-TNZC Certified Competition Coach Head Coach-Lynmore Tennis Club & Topguns Tennis Academy, Rotorua. PH 07 3484693 Mob 027 6945308 E: guybeamish@gmail.com Web: www.sportsground.co.nz/topguns
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CONTACT US we are here to help
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07-345 6124 office@rotorualakes.school.nz www.rotorualakes.school.nz Porikapa Rd, PO Box 7002 Te Ngae, Rotorua 3042
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