4 March 2022

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

NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 03 – 1 MARCH 2022

CONTENTS From the Principal – P. News from Teachers – P. Student Successes – P. Sports – P. Careers / Gateway – P. Notice Board – P.

Kia ora Koutou, A busy and exciting week for many of our students with Year 13 Camp alternatives in full swing. 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.

We are looking forward to our Athletics Day on 10 March and our Swimming Sports Day on 15 March (further details on page 2). Unfortunately, due restrictions at the Aquatic Centre, this year will be for competitive swimmers only and no spectators are allowed.

As you all know, it has been quite hectic here with the constant changes and issues surrounding covid. I wanted to say how much I appreciate the hard work our teachers are doing under very difficult precedencies. Currently we have 9 staff down and this is likely to rise. I do not wish to dwell overly on the negative aspects but would like to comment that it takes quite a bit of juggling to get all our students the best education possible under the circumstances and we appreciate your support and understanding.

I continue to appreciate the feedback from parents regarding our school. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

Ngā mihi,

Jon Ward Principal / Tumuaki

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___________________________________________________________________________ ASSESSMENTS The following assessments have 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 2 3 2 1

Subject Economics Economics Economics Physics LST

Standard AS90983 (end of unit test) AS91225 (test 1) AS91401 (test 1) AS91172 US27841

Date Monday 7 March Monday 7 March Monday 7 March Friday 11 March Friday 18 March

___________________________________________________________________________ FROM THE BOT The following policy is currently up for review. If you would like to view this policy, we invite you to come into the school where it is available at the Principal’s PA office. Alternatively, if you would like a copy emailed, please send an email to humphriesj@rotorualakes.school.nz RTLB Cluster Vehicle Agreement

NEWS FROM OUR TEACHERS ___________________________________________________________________________ ATHLETICS DAY Athletics is Thursday 10th March. Students are to come dressed in house colours (juniors can wear PE shirts), please wear shoes. Students will move between field events in age groups e.g. all junior boys together, all senior girls together. Age groups are based on your age as at January 1st 2022: • If you were 11, 12 or 13 - you are a junior • If you were 14 or 15 - you are an intermediate • If you were 16, 17 or 18 - you are a senior Field events all students will participate in are: javelin, shot put, discus, high jump, long jump, triple jump, and students can choose to leave those field events to race in track events when called for: 100m, 200m, 300m (juniors only), 400m (intermediate and seniors only), 800m, 1500m and house relays Canteen will be open at lunchtime only, bring your drink and snack for morning tea as there will be no break until lunchtime. There will be a sausage sizzle.

Get involved, have fun and participate, participate, participate!!!!! ___________________________________________________________________________ SWIMMING SPORTS This year Swimming Sports is to be for Competitive Swimmers only. (Due to the Aquatic Centre's COVID restrictions). As per Aquatic Centre requirements, students will need to be able to show their vaccination passport before they board the bus in order to participate. Students have been asked to sign up by their Head of House and the last day they can enter is this Friday. Those entered will come to school on Tuesday 15th March and be transported to the Aquatic Centre after House Group. Races are expected to conclude soon after lunchtime and students may be released when they are returned to school. Students should wear togs and house colours, bring water, hats, jacket, towels and food.

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___________________________________________________________________________ FOR SALE We have 20 desktop computers complete with keyboard & mouse for sale. $30 per machine.

• Dell Optiplex 960 • Intel Core Duo Processor • 320 HARD DRIVE • 4 GB RAMd • Windows 10 version21H1 Please contact Lilian Gilbert at the school if you are interested gilbertl@rototualakes.school.nz

___________________________________________________________________________ OUR CHILDCARE CLASSES NEED YOUR HELP The Childcare classes are in need of equipment to help the students complete the practical activities in their Units. If anyone is willing to donate: ✓ linen for baby beds, sheets, blankets, preferably cotton and wool ✓ towels, a hooded one would be great ✓ a change mat ✓ a non-slip mat for the bath ✓ infant and toddler clothing ✓ cloth nappies and liners ✓ infant bottles ✓ bibs, soft spoons, bowls, sippy cup ✓ mouli, blender sieve ✓ simple play toys, teething rings, stacking rings, treasure basket items, Duplo or wooden blocks, play dough etc All items can be dropped off to the school, thanks very much, Kay Ackerman

___________________________________________________________________________ BRIEF LOOK – TERM 1 2022 10 March Athletics Day 11 March School Photos 11 March Investiture Assembly 15 March Swimming Sports 22 March Yr 11 Road Safety Expo 28 – 30 March Talent Quest Heats 31 March Talent Quest Final THURSDAY 14 APRIL END OF TERM 1

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STUDENT SUCCESSES ___________________________________________________________________________ FANTASTIC RESULTS AT THE WAIKATO SWIMMING CHAMPIONSIPS On the 25th to 27th of February five Lakes High Students competed at the Waikato Swimming Championships as part of the Swim Rotorua Swimming Club. The competition also served as a Commonwealth Games Trial so some of the top NZ open age swimmers were competing in the 16 & over age group alongside year 12 swimmers.

• Samuel Trass (16yrs) won BRONZE in the 200 metres open age butterfly in a huge personal best (pb) time, he was 4th in 200m back and 5th in 50m back. Samuel raced pb times in all of his 7 events and was a finalist (top 8) in all of his events.

Leonard Rankin • Stella Weston (16 yrs) placed 5th in the open age 200m breaststroke in a pb time, and 7th in the 100m Breaststroke.

• Hannah Kiernan won BRONZE in the 14 yr age group in 200m Breaststroke in a pb time and placed 6th in the 50m and 100m breaststroke. She achieved 4 personal best times in her events.

Kate Staunton

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Leonard Rankin won GOLD in 200 backstroke also placed 4th in 50 fly and 5th in 100 free.

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These results were all the more outstanding as Leonard was racing many events for the first time in a 50m pool.

Kate Staunton achieved personal best times in 5 of her 7 events, placing 7th in 200 backstroke and 8th in 50 breaststroke in the 13yr age group.

Samuel and Leonard have qualified to race at the National Age Group Swimming Championships in April, while Samuel and Stella have qualified to race at the NZ Open Short Course Championships in August.

Huge Congratulations to all our students Also, a massive thank you to Claire Baylis and Henry Weston for their outstanding team management of the students.

Samuel Trass

Stella Weston

Hannah Kiernan

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___________________________________________________________________________ VERY SUCCESSFUL AT THE AON JUNIOR ROWING REGATTA The Rotorua Lakes High Rowing Crew were finally able to have a regatta at Karapiro last weekend. The crew, made up of Sara

O’Driscoll, Lauren Thompson, Grace Haack, Lizzie Avis and Holly Thompson, competed at the Aon Junior Regatta. It was a long, hot day with Heats and Finals all raced on the same day due to Covid restrictions. They made it into finals for all of their events, so they had four races in the day. Their u17 quad sculls, and Sara and Grace in the u17 double sculls, both made it to a B Final. Lauren and Lizzie came away with a first place in their C Final of the Girls u16 double sculls! Fabulous result – well done.

Their next regatta will be the North Island Secondary School Champs which is scheduled for 13 March.

___________________________________________________________________________ GREAT RESULT AT U17 GIRLS CHAMPS NZ CYCLING

Fantastic result for Milla Phipps at U17 girls XC Champs coming 2nd after a great race.

Huge shout out to Milla.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ___________________________________________________________________________ NEW TEAM MEMBER-PIRIPOHO HUNGA TAITUARĀ Piripoho Services welcomes the addition of Kahira Olley to fill the role of Hunga Taituarā-supporting kura, whānau and our community through a range of things that affect many of us especially at this time of the pandemic. All the best to Kahira and the team.

Ko Haumingi te maunga Ko Te Korokoro o ngāki me te Whakaruruhau ngā awa Ko Ngapumanawa-e-waru o-Te-Arawa te Whare Runanga Ko Te Awa I Takapuwhaia te Wharekai Ko Te Tukiterangi te Hapu Ko Ngati Rongomai te Iwi Kia Ora My name is Kahira Olley. I am a Mama of 4 and a Nana of 7. We reside in Owhata and have been involved in many local community initiatives. I am whānau orientated with a passion for helping others and am privileged to be working with the Piripoho Service as the Hunga Taituarā, supporting schools and families with a range of issues that affect our Eastside community such as Absenteeism, whānau 5

support/advocacy (within school and home environment), COVID support, referrals to Piripoho Services, addressing any concerns that schools may have and anything else. My versatility and experience allow me to tautoko in a range of spaces and areas, nothing is too big or small. Many hands make light work. Love and blessings, Kahira Please reach out to Kahira for any further information and clarity around what she can do to support your kura. kahira.olley@piripohonursing.com 027 7393 959

SPORT ___________________________________________________________________________ NETBALL Pre-trial netball training every Monday 3.15pm - 5pm. Build up your fitness and gain a few netball skills before trials. Come along to the netball courts after school. All ages and abilities welcome😊

CAREERS & GATEWAY ___________________________________________________________________________ HEALTH & SAFETY COURSE NOW AVAILABLE! This popular Health and Safety Course covers alcohol and drugs in the workplace, pain and injuries and identifying different hazards. This is a 2 day course which is held at school and offers 19 Level 3 Credits. This is a great certificate to have for your CV going into any Line of work. For those of you that very keen, get your names down quick as there are limited spaces please put your name down on the noticeboard located in the Gateway office. Thanks E Hingston.

HOSPO READY PROGRAMME There is a new Hospo Ready Programme for students already employed that you can do during your working hours and complete over your shifts. Please come and see me for more details. This is worth 20 Level 3 credits. Thanks E Hingston.

Mrs Eva Hingston Tel: 07- 345 6124 Ext 258 hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz

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For more details and to find suitable scholarships, visit the MoneyHub Scholarship page Phone: 07- 345 6124 Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz www.rotorualakes.school.nz

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