Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 14– 31 MAY 2019
CHALKBOARD
From the Principal – P. News – P. Sports – P. Careers / Gateway P. Notice Board – P. Contact Us – P. Our Sponsors – P.
Dear Parents / Caregivers We have received official notification from PPTA of strike action involving our staff over the next 4 weeks. Tuesday 4 June Year 9 students will not be taught or supervised. Tuesday 11 June Year 10 students will not be taught or supervised. Tuesday 25 June Year 11 students will not be taught or supervised. Tuesday 2 July Year 12 students will not be taught or supervised. Please note: the buses will run as normal and the canteen will remain open This means year levels involved on each of those days will have to stay at home as the school will not be able to provide supervision or teaching.
On each of these days all other levels attend as normal Thank you for your cooperation. ___________________________________________________________________________ ONE CHANCE YOUTH AWARDS
HUGE Congratulations to our Year 11 student Jurell Fitzell for winning the Cavanagh Law “X-Factor” People’s Choice Award.
___________________________________________________________________________ WORLD RAFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS Two weeks ago, Kyra Mita, travelled to Tully River, Cairns, Australia as a member of the NZU23 Womens Rafting Team. The team were outstanding, winning a Bronze for the Sprint Event, Silver for the Head to Head and Gold for the Down-River which placed the team 2nd overall. Fantastic results Kyra. We were also lucky to have two ex-lakes students, Bella Uhl and Maraea Grant who were also in the team. Well done to all!
___________________________________________________________________________ BOP SECONDARY SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS The Cross Country Championships were held this year in Tauranga on 21 May. The team of Tegan Fookes, Bailey Perkin, Milla Phipps and Angela Rowson competed in this event in the Junior Girls (U16) and Senior Girls divisions. The standard was very high with large numbers from Tauranga schools. Our runners had their work cut out with Milla and Tegan getting the best th th results, coming 10 and 8 respectively. Great results for all our team. Very well done!
___________________________________________________________________________ NCEA Last week tracking reports were issued for all seniors. We know that regular checks help to keep students motivated as well as help them to focus on where to improve. On the NZQA website (www.nzqa.govt.nz) is a personal login area for every student entered for NCEA assessments. We strongly encourage students to login in regularly to site. This allows them to check their entries and current results, look at previous years results, see their qualifications, request certificates and see how their courses relate to the Vocational Pathways Award. More info around Vocational Pathways can be found in this link http://www.youthguarantee.net.nz/assets/Uploads/IntroductoryBooklet3.pdf and the booklet is also attached at the end of this newsletter. To login into the NZQA site your child will need their NSN number (this was on the tracking report as well as being available through their Kamar Portal). For the first time entry they will use their birthdate to register, after the registration if they forget their password there is a forgotten password link.
_________________________________________________________________________ FROM THE BOT The new policy “Gifts and Koha” has been reviewed by the BOT and is now available for consultation. If you would like a copy emailed, please send an email to humphriesj@rotorualakes.school.nz The following policies are currently up for review. If you would like to view any of these policies, we invite you to come into the school where they are available at the Principal’s PA office. Alternatively, if you would like a copy emailed, please send an email to humphriesj@rotorualakes.school.nz Education Outside the Classroom (Curriculum), Education Outside the Classroom (Policy), Curriculum Professional Development, Non-contact Time for Staff, Sexual Harassment Protection, Statement on Principle of Natural Justice, Internet Safety and Acceptable Use, Confiscation/Impounding of Student Property, Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco, Discipline/Behaviour Management, School Socials, Gifted & Talented Students, Students with Special Needs, Enrolment, Learning Support, Correspondence School.
___________________________________________________________________________ ASSESSMENTS The following assessments have 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 Standard Subject Due Date 3 91398 English Tues 4 June 2 425 Fitness Studies Day tramp Tues 28 May Friday 28 June 2
425
Fitness Studies
Day tramp Tues 11 June
Friday 28 June
2
425
Fitness Studies
Day tramp Tues 25 June
Friday 28 June
2
91237
Health Education
1
91090
Music
First song - Week 7
2
91270
Music
First song - Week 7
3
91416
Music
First programme – Week 7
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All tasks - Monday June 3rd 2019.
KEY DATES TERM 2 Mon 3 June Tues 25 June Wed 26 June Wed 26 June Sat 29 June Fri 5 July Fri 5 July School Holidays First day Term 3 Yours sincerely
Principal
PUBLIC HOLIDAY Report Inverviews 4 – 6 pm Report Interviews 3.30 – 6 pm. NB: School closes early at 2.55 pm – buses run as normal School closes early for report interviews School Ball Kapa Haka Secondary Regionals END OF TERM 2 6 – 21 July 2019 Monday 22 July 2019
NEWS NEWS REMINDERS FOR THE YEAR ___________________________________________________________________________________________
NEW ZEALAND MUSIC COMMISSION MENTORING DAY With Rio Hemopo from Trinity Roots and King Kapisi The Year 12 and 13 Music Classes had the privilege of working with Rio Hemopo and King Kapisi on Friday the 24th May. They spent the day working with our students on their performances. Rio and King Kapisi shared their knowledge, experience and musical journeys while mentoring our students. We are very grateful to the New Zealand Music Commission who provided our school with this wonderful opportunity.
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MOBILE DENTAL SERVICE - HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE The Mobile Dental Service is coming into our school from 11th June onwards. This is for any student under 18 years old who are not enrolled with a Dentist. Forms will be sent home to all students under 16 who do not have a dentist named on their school enrollment form. Please return these ASAP to student reception. Students over 16 will have the opportunity to fill these forms out at school. For any enquiries please contact Nurse Rach 073456124 Ext 264 or smithr@rotorualakes.co.nz ___________________________________________________________________________________________
YEAR 13 TOURISM Students from the two Yr13 Tourism classes were able to do the Original Canopy Tours adventure for a much subsidised rate recently and had a blast! Students learned about the conservation efforts undertaken by Canopy
tours over the years to reduce pest numbers and return the environment to its past state. Because of this action, native bird numbers in the area have increased and during our tours we were lucky enough to hand feed some rare species! Also a hit were the ziplines and swing bridges and there were more than a few white knuckles and screams during the tours. A truly awesome tourism attraction that has been recognised nationally as one of the best in New Zealand. A big thank you to Moerangi Vercoe the Sales and Marketing Manager who came to speak to the classes about the company's development in the weeks before our field trip. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE Each TUESDAY from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11 All Welcome - Please bring a snack and a smile
___________________________________________________________________________ VISUAL ART
Tutorials are now running every Thursday after school 3.30 – 4.30 pm in C3 All senior Art, photography or sculpture students from any year 11/12/13 class can attend. These will continue as needed throughout the year. The purpose of these tutorials is to support senior students with assessment tasks. It is also a great time for students to complete any unfinished work they may have. Students bring a snack and your work!
SPORTS ___________________________________________________________________________ GIRLS HOCKEY The girls 1st Xl hockey team headed to Taupo in the pouring rain to play TNT. When we arrived there was not a cloud in the sky and with only 9 girls on board we proceeded to play a tough game with no subs and 2 newbies. It was a fantastic game with Nicole setting up a great pass for a goal and Winnie, Emma and Tegan scoring goals. Alexa and Danielle defended the goal with passion and Anasis, Stella and Bianca controlling the ball around the TNT players to line up the goals for a 7-0 win. Congratulations girls on an amazing win with 5 players down!
The girls 2nd Xl hockey team had a home game but due to the weather played for 10 minutes before the sky opened up and the game got cancelled.
Games for Next week: RLHS1 vs RGHS 1 on Turf 1 at 4.30pm RLHS 2 vs JPC 2 on Turf 1 at 7pm
___________________________________________________________________________ BOYS HOCKEY Game last night against Boys High2. The boys stamped their mark within the first minute with a beautiful goal by Tama Te Whau. They continued to show their team work and skill throughout the game finishing with an 8-0 win. Further goals by Hunter Thompson, Jamaalullah Abdul Rahman, Jayden Fraser, Liam Gatenby and Cody Managh. POD Hunter and Jamaal. Game next week In Rotorua 5.45pm - be there ready to go by 5.15.
CAREERS & GATEWAY If you enjoy learning about modern tech devices such as mobiles / tablets etc. and have a natural curiosity of how technologies work – then this is the course for you! In this course you will gain knowledge in the telecommunications industry and also the optical fibre network infrastructure. It will be running at the beginning of August; 1 day a week for 8 weeks, date and day yet to be finalised. Chorus are a well know company and have recruiting opportunities. This Course is also 21 Credits (6 Level 2 and 15 Level 3 ) please come and put your name down on the list on the notice board in the wellness centre or come and see me in the Gateway Office: 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 FRI 21 JUN WED 26 JUNE MON 1 JULY THURS 11 JULY
Waikato Uni Tauranga Camus Open Day Victoria Uni Info evening – Novotel Rotorua 6 – 8 pm Maori Students & Whanau session 5.30 pm Otago Uni Entrance Scholarships Open Canterbury Uni Open Day – Mt. Maunganui
FRI 19 JULY THURS 1 AUG WED 14 Augu WED 28 AUG THURS 29 AUG
Lincoln Uni Open Day University Halls’ of Residence Open Canterbury Uni Course Planning 1.30 pm in L1 Waikato Uni Course Planning 1.30 pm in L1 Auckland Uni Course Planning 1.30 pm in L1
Contact the Careers Department for further info: Barbara Walker 3456124 x 235 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz
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