Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 23 – 3 AUGUST 2018
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 News & Events – P. 2 - 5 Department News – P. 5 Sports – P. 5 - 6 Careers & Gateway – P. 6 - 8 School Notice Board – P. 9 Notice Board for Students/ Whanau – P. 10 - 14 Contact Us – P. 15 General Community Notices – P.15-16 Our Sponsors – P.17
Dear Parents/Caregivers
FROM THE PRINCIPAL _______________________________________________________________________________
OPEN DAY: ROSTERING HOME OF YEARS 10 - 13 TUESDAY 7 AUGUST – ALL DAY As all staff are involved in this important school event to demonstrate what our school offers, only Year 9 students attend on this day. Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 students have a study day at home. All buses will run as normal. _______________________________________________________________________________
OPEN EVENING THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 4 – 6 PM DC PRICE AUDITORIUM An invitation is extended to parents and students interested in enrolling in 2019. Meet our teachers, enjoy a tour of our school and obtain info about the school and the programmes / courses we offer. _______________________________________________________________________________
NCEA REVIEW Currently the Ministry of Education is conducting a review of NCEA which is open to all members of the community to have their say. We have been advertising this in our newsletter for the past few weeks. As this the time students are working through course selection for next year we would like to reassure parents that NCEA as it stands will still be in place next year (Yr 11-13) as it currently is. The review is around possible changes at year 11 in the future (2020 onwards), so next year's Year 11's will have no changes to the current structure of NCEA certificates.
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SUCCESS AT THE WAKA AMA IVF WORLD SPRINT CHAMPS Our Year 12 student, Kyra Mita, was selected for the NZ J19 Elite Womens team to compete in the 2018 Waka Ama World Sprint Champs held this year in Tahiti from 23 to 25 July 2018. Kyra’s team cleaned up the 500m and 1000m turns race, smashing the world record by 6 seconds. Once the Elite Champs finished the World Club Champs started with Kyra paddling for her club team, Te Paerangi J19s. Fantastic results for Kyra and her teams. Very well done we are proud of you.
World Elite World Elite World Club World Club World Club WI
500 m
1st Place
6 man
Junior 19
1000 m
1st Place
6 man
Junior 19
1000 m
1st Place
6 man
Junior 19
500 m
2nd Place
12 man
Junior 19
1000
2nd Place
6 man
Junior 19
500 m
4th overall
1 man
Junior 19 Girls
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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 1
Subject SCIENCE
Standard 90935
Date Week 2, Term 3 A 3 part assessment (3 consecutive periods)
2
PHYSICS
91169
Friday 10 August
3 1
CLASSICAL STUDIES MUSIC
91398 91091
Tuesday 7 August Assessments over Weeks 2 & 3
2
MUSIC
91272
Assessments over Weeks 2 & 3
3
MUSIC
91418
Assessments over Weeks 2 & 3
3
PHYSICS
91522
Friday 10 August
1
PHOTOGRAPHY
90916
Thursday 20 September (end of week 7 TERM 3) - It is critical that students keep up with the programme set by the classroom teacher. Any students who have not completed and printed board 1 of the folio by now, will be expected to get this done in lunchtimes until it is complete.
Yours sincerely
TERM 3 KEY DATES 2018 Year 8 Mokoia Intermediate students at school MATHS week OPEN NIGHT – 2019 Enrolments 4 – 6pm Senior NCEA Tracking Reports SENIOR EXAMS Secondary Schools Winter Tournament Elective Books returned JUNIOR & SENIOR REPORTS ISSUED JUNIOR & SENIOR REPORT EVENING SCHOOL SPORTS PRIZEGIVING EUROPE TRIP Last day Term 3
7 August 6 – 10 August 9 August 10 August 22 – 28 August 3-7 September 7 September 14 September 19 September 20 September 24 September – 12 October 28 September
NEWS & EVENTS ________________________________________________________________________________________
NETBALL TRIP TO FIJI At the beginning of term 2 a RLHS U15 Netball team was selected to attend the International Netball Festival in Fiji from the 6-14 December 2018. This festival comprises of a 4 day netball tournament along with a cultural exchange between international and local Fijian teams. This is the first time a Netball team from RLHS has attended an international tournament and we are super excited. The team have been busy fundraising to help with the costs, and we thank those who have been supporting us to date, including the businesses that donated vouchers. In the recent raffle, the winners are as follows. 1st Prize $200 load of firewood 2nd Prize $100 Lonestar voucher 3rd Prize Redwood Tree Walk family voucher 4th Prize 4x4 Thrill Ride with Off Road NZ 5th PrizeSilver Ferns sweatshirt
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Raewyn Williamson Tiffany Murrell Nigel Wilson Jeremy Warnes Janina Burgess
This Saturday we are holding a
and
vicinity come along and say hello and we
would be appreciative of your support.
outside Mitre 10. So if you are in the
We have also been very fortunate to receive monetary sponsorship from some local businesses and would like to acknowledge them and say a big thank you for their support.
Slade Contracting
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MATHS WEEK –
The Incas! Next week is our week to celebrate the learning of Mathematics. The theme for Maths Week is “Mathematics – The Incas” and it highlights contributions to Mathematics from South America. Did you know that The Incas had no written language or symbols or numbers and used knotted string to keep count? They were called a quipu.
Maths Week will involve: a 5 minute challenge for Seniors in their Maths class each day competitions in the classroom for junior classes competitions between classes for junior classes a staff competition information in the Newsletter for the wider community _________________________________________________________________________________________
SPCA CUP CAKE DAY MONDAY 6TH AUGUST – 11.05 – 11.30 AM & 1.30 – 2.15 PM Help make a difference to animals. All proceeds going to the SPCA for animals in need. Cupcake prices range from 50c to $2. The stall will be located outside the canteen. Don’t forget your cash!!
Many thanks to Ngahuia MacFarlane & Maddy Cosgrave for all their hard work in organizing & to all students who are helping. ________________________________________________________________________________________
DANCING WITH THE STARS Tori Bolton was part of the student dance couple competing in the glitz and glamour Hospice fundraiser last weekend at the Energy Events Centre in front of over 2000 people. Dancers were judged by Dame Valerie Adams, Tamati Coffey, Suzanne Paul and d'Artagnan Kennedy. Tori did very well, performing a Chacha to a Grease song. She spoke well about her involvements with Hospice and the many RLHS teachers in the audience all thought she did the school proud. Well done Tori!
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FEE STATEMENTS Fee statements were given to all students on Thursday 2 August. Please check you have received your statement. If you require any further information please contact Mrs D McLeod mcleod@rotouralakes.school.nz.
DEPARTMENT NEWS _________________________________________________________________________________________
MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE Each WEDNESDAY from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11 All Welcome - Please bring a snack and a smile
SPORTS _________________________________________________________________________________________
BOYS SOCCER The penultimate game for Rotorua Lakes High School was overcast and after 2 wins the boys were on an upward streak. The focus was to play a good clean game against Western Heights High School 1st XI, the second team in the league. It started with a hiss and a roar with WHHS scoring a messy first goal but Lakes rallied and Josh Morley didn't hold back and scored a beautiful goal for the team with a mammoth run down field. This was shaping up to be a very intense game and those of us on the sideline were nervous. Heights came back to score another goal and so when our coach arrived it was a nail biting 2 -1. Lakes continued to play with skill and good sportsmanship as the game continued. Sean Foley was injured a quarter of the way into the game when his shoulder connected with the oppositions boot. His dedication and skill in saving goals was neccessary in keeping the score down. We are happy to report he is not broken, just very sore. No more goals were scored in this game and a very proud Lakes High team left the field knowing they had given a good challenge to Heights. Man of the Match was captain Brad Francis. One more game left!! _________________________________________________________________________________________
BOYS HOCKEY We were back in Taupo last night to face TNT. We have previously played them twice - a draw in the first and a loss by 1 goal in the second. We knew we had it in us to win, so the boys took the turf with this objective. 15 mins in, after play up and down the field, Orrin Lewis shot at goal with Hunter Thompson touching the ball to ensure it got in. We played hard but a lapsed moment saw TNT score a goal. Second half a determined team came out and had a good number of shots of goal but just couldn't score! TNT managed a second goal. The boys fought hard and with a change of position in the last 3 minutes saw Josh Donald manage a beautiful reserve sweep into the goal in the last 30 seconds! Another draw 2-2! PLAYER OF THE DAY Gabriel Santos.
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH HILLARY AWARD 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 allenl@rotorualakes.school.nz for more information or permission forms.
TRAINING COURSES SEPTEMBER THRU DECEMBER: BRONZE level AJ Training Course (2 days not overnight) - 8 & 9 September (Sat & Sun) 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 Full details for each of the AJ courses will not be available until 25 August (as Gerry will be away overseas until 23 August) 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 W/end) GOLD Practice AJ - 20-22 October (Sat-Mon) (Labour Weekend)
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Full time Insulation Installer – This is a full time permanent position and is applicable to school leavers only. If your child is interested To arrange an interview in an interview please contact: contact the below as Mrs Eva Hingston Tel: 07- 345 6124 this position is to be Ext 258 filled ASAP. Email: hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz
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Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity for your child to join the Countdown & Warehouse programmes
Seeds is a 10 day programme 1 day a week over 10 weeks and is worth 19 Level 2 credits Red Shirts is a 10 day programme 1 day a week over 10 weeks and is worth 22 level 2 credit
These programmes will start in August – CONTACT US SOON AS SPACES ARE LIMITED
Register your interest: Mrs Eva Hingston Tel: 07- 345 6124 Ext 258 Email: hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz
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KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER CALENDAR 8 AUGUST 15 AUGUST 16 AUGUST 29 AUGUST 31 AUGUST 31 AUGUST 14 SEPT 18 SEPT 9 – 12 OCT
Auckland University Course Planning Visit 1.30 pm AUT Liaison and Course Planning visit 1.30pm Canterbury University Course Planning visit 1.30pm Te Whare Wananga o Waikato/Waikato University Whanau/Family Information Evening Millennium Hotel 5.30-7.00pm Victoria University Open Day Wintec Health Taster Day Otago University Course Planning visit (1.30pm) Victoria University Course Planning visit (1.30pm) PIHMS Career Week
TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION FORM AND FURTHER INFO PLEASE CLICK ON download.htm or from our CAREERS DEPARTMENT
Contact the Careers Department for further info: Barbara Walker 3456124 x 235 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz
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COMMUNITY NOTICES for STUDENTS / WHANAU
_________________________________________________________________________________________ MESSAGE FROM PIRIPOHO NURSE AT OWHATA MEDICAL CENTRE My name is Leesa King. I am the Piripoho Nurse that is based at Owhata Medical Centre. The word ‘ Piripoho’ reflects the love; the embracing; the nurturing and protection a mother gives her baby. This role was created by the Eastside Community Collective in conjunction with Lakes District Health Board and Owhata Medical Centre, to assist whanau with children 0-18 years of age, who reside or go to school in the Rotorua Eastside community. Please see below the brochure on our Piripoho Nursing Service, health & warmer homes & homes.
UPCOMING LEARNER LICENCE COURSES: AUGUST SEPT OCTOBER WHERE TIME Course Cost
7-8-9 and 28-29-30 11-12-13 2-3-4 and 16-17-18 Lakes Prime Care building first floor 9am – 2.00pm $80
NB: The cost to go for your driver’s licence is $93.90, paid to AA or VTNZ. Students must bring their original birth certificate, valid Passport, bank statement or phone accounts, IRD number. Lillian Emery, Tutor/Road Safety Instructor, 0274 114 104 parents and students
CONTACT US we are here to help
Phone: Email: Website: Mail:
07-345 6124 office@rotorualakes.school.nz www.rotorualakes.school.nz Porikapa Rd, PO Box 7002 Te Ngae, Rotorua 3042
GENERAL COMMUNITY INFO _______________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you to all our Sponsors