Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 35 – 4 DECEMBER 2020
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 News – P. 2 - 9 Dept News – P. 9 Our Sponsor – P. 10
Kia ora Koutou, This week saw our always enjoyable Top Town event. With students competing in their houses for overall supremacy. We were fortunate with the weather with the rain holding off all day. My thanks to the Heads of House the student leaders for organizing the day and, as always, all staff. Everyone involved seemed to have loads of fun and there was lots of laughter, always a good sign. We also had our electives this week. Our students get the chance to leave formal classroom activity behind and engage in other learning opportunities which will hopefully stay with them as both enjoyable and productive excursions and form long standing memories. A huge thank you to all staff for their hard work in making this such a fantastic experience for our students. I look forward to seeing you at Junior Prizegiving 12 noon Tuesday next week on our last day of the school year. Hopefully you can make it. Nga mihi,
Jon Ward Principal / Tumuaki
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___________________________________________________________________________ DON’T FORGET OUR SPORTS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME The Sports Leadership Development Programme is a training and support programme designed to assist talented students to reach their sporting potential, as well as achieving academic success. Our training and support programme is intended to be a stepping stone to further achievements at a regional and national level. It will also increase the sporting and academic achievement level within RLHS. The SLDP will support all codes that benefit our students and wider community. KEY OUTCOMES • Improving levels of fitness, skill, commitment and physical and mental toughness within the individual athlete. • Promoting a measured and intelligent approach within the athlete towards their chosen sport. • Developing a strong junior development programme for each code to ensure continued success at the senior level of competition. • Showing loyalty to our students who have put in the effort and time to better themselves as sports people. • Instilling a sense of pride and humility in our athletes through being a part of a focused group taking part in their programme. • Offering new opportunities, to listen and learn from specialists in areas such as fitness and training techniques, sports nutrition, sports psychology and code specific skills. • Ensuring continued improvement and success of our student athletes on the sports field and in the classroom. • To provide students with long term sports related life skills. • To develop students within the programme who are positive role models for other sports people and students within the school. CRITERIA FOR BEING SELECTED FOR THE PROGRAMME – AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS • NZ title/representative in their chosen sport. • The students being selected/representing Rotorua, BOP that compete at a national level. • Local/Regional Titles in an individual sport. • Top three in their chosen sport either local or regional competitions. • Good academic behaviour and attendance records at school. • Contract signed. • A proven track record. • References. • Students who show clear promise and skills that are likely to develop to achieve these criteria are also eligible to apply. CRITERIA FOR BUILDING YOUNG LEADERS IN OUR SCHOOL The individual demonstrate the following: • Respect for others. • Humility. • Empathy. • Problem solver. • Positive person.
CRITERIA FOR MAINTAINING A PLACE IN THE SLDP • Be involved and fulfil all team requirements in school team (or club if no school team available) in the sport for which the student is participating in the SLDP. • Maintain satisfactory academic progress made in other classes at school (grade point average > 2). • Exhibit a satisfactory level of behaviour at all times, both inside and outside of school. 2
• Maintain satisfactory attendance at school and to all classes (> 85%). • Continually demonstrate a high level of effort and skill to the satisfaction of the SLDP staff in all aspects of the programme, • Wear the SLDP uniform during practical classes. • Seniors will demonstrate leadership to promote active lifestyle. • Excellence in relevant SLDP academic assessments. • A consistent effort to develop their own success and support the leadership of others. • Complete all school work to the best of your ability, so we should not hear from your teachers that you did a poor job, or that you rushed the work. • Complete all assessments on time. If you are asked to give up your time to fix the work, you must comply. • Be in the right class at the right time, unless authorised by the SLDP Manager. • Use study time for study and training time for training. • Always treat teachers, support staff and volunteers with respect. • Support fellow peers to do their best. • Do not be a bystander if you see something inappropriate happening. • Wear your school uniform correctly
PROGRAMME ELEMENTS • Specific training for their chosen sports codes. • Skills training. • Specific knowledge training (nutrition, game days, trainings, greater understanding of their chosen game/sport). • Junior and Senior programmes. • Programme writing / fitness testing. • Achievement standards. The programme will vary dependant on working around competitions and seasonal approaches and will involve guest speakers, trips to facilities and possibly camps.
THE TWO TIERS OF SLDP • Tier 1: Students are in the SLDP team class and have an SLDP study line available. The students and their class will meet regularly with the SLDP Manager to go over student goals, and monitor their progress. • Tier 2: Students who were previously in SLDP tier 1 or do not currently meet the criteria or expectations of tier 1. These students will be in their own House Group however the SLDP Manager will be monitoring their progress throughout the year and setting them goals to return to/engage in SLDP tier 1.
UNDERSTANDING GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) • Grade Point Average is a score based on the marks you achieve in your assessments and is averaged out over all of the assessments you complete. The scoring is as follows. • Excellence - 4 • Merit - 3 • Achieved - 2 • Not Achieved - 0
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Application Form I ……………………………………………….. would like to apply for the Rotorua Lakes High Sports Leadership Development Programme and understand the expectations of being in the SLDP. Year Level……………….. •
Please state the sport you wish to represent ………………………
If I am accepted in SLDP some areas I would like some help in are ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. My goals for 2021 are ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………… SLDP will benefit me by ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………… As part of the Sports Leadership Development Programme I agree to the criteria outlined in the SLDP information sheet. Please provide a written summary with background supporting information that demonstrates how you meet the Sports Leadership Development Programme Criteria. Applications close Tuesday 19th January 2021. Interviews will take place week commencing 25th January 2021.
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NEWS ___________________________________________________________________________ 2020 JUNIOR PRIZEGIVING • • •
Junior Prizegiving will be held on Tuesday 8 December 2020 at 12 noon in the DC Price Auditorium. A warm invitation is extended to all parents / caregivers to attend. Please be seated before 12 noon.
___________________________________________________________________________ TOP TOWN On the Tuesday 1 December, we were lucky as the day was bright and we managed to dodge some pretty bad weather the day before! The Heads of House began their preparations for the day ahead early. Top Town had arrived and with it a list of exciting and fun activities to challenge staff and students which encourages participation and teamwork in a range of different activities. This year students had to compete in obstacle courses, water slide races, skate board races, and much more! Students enjoyed the different activities set for them and the day culminated in a student / teacher race. Just so you know, the teachers won!!đ&#x;˜Š đ&#x;˜Š A fantastic day for everyone! A huge thank you to the students and to all
staff who worked so hard to make this day a great success.
___________________________________________________________________________ WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT FOR CAITLIN NEWSON! Play It Strange have released their 2020 album containing the top 50 songs from The Lion Foundation Songwriting Competition. Our very own Caitlin Newson had her original song "When You Don't See Me" professionally recorded and features on the album - track number 13. Huge congratulations! The Album is free to listen to and download at: https://playitstrange.bandcamp.com/album/2020-lion-foundation-songwriting-competition
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___________________________________________________________________________ YEAR 9 AND 10 SPEECH COMPETITION Congratulations to all our Year 9 and 10 speech finalists. The judges this year were very impressed with the overall standard of the speeches and the interesting, well-researched and varied speech topics. A huge thankyou to our awesome judges, Mrs. Veronica King and Ms Charlotte Morris who provided excellent feedback. Sara O’Driscoll
Finalists in Year 9: Place Winners Year 9:
From left: Matthew Parker Year 9, Sara O’Driscoll Year 9 & Grace Hughes, Year 10
Nakita Salter-Holmes, Kaspa Grunwell, Charlotte Barclay, Mehek Abdul Rahman, Eden Lynd, Tina Kwok, Scott Heron. 1st Sara O’Driscoll, 2nd Matthew Parker, 3rd- Breana Dempsey
Finalists in Year 10:
Courtney Folley, Grace Hughes, Baylee Hopgood, Paris Wall, Maddie Polkinghorne, Caitlyn Newson Place Winners in Year 10: 1st= Teina Meenehan and Tiana Hunter, 2ndJorja Kendrick, 3rd- Kya Stuart
___________________________________________________________________________ LAST DAY OF TERM Please note that the last day of term is Tuesday 8 December 2020. School closes at end of prizegiving approximately 1.30 pm at which time students collect reports from House Group and then they are released. Ministry buses will run as normal. Charter bus will leave at 1.45 pm
___________________________________________________________________________ FROM THE BOT 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 Use of School Devices (new policy) Concerns & Complaints (RTLB)
___________________________________________________________________________ YEAR 13 LEAVERS DINNER Our RLHS Year 13 Leavers Dinner is this Tuesday 8 December at Te Puia. We wish all our staff, students and parents a great night and we look forward to seeing you there. Doors open 6 pm, seated for dinner 6.30 pm.
For any other questions please contact Ms Howard howardh@rotorualakes.school.nz
___________________________________________________________________________ EXTERNAL EXAMS • •
We remind all senior students to keep up with their NCEA external revision. NCEA exams will commence for our students on 16 November 2020.
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SLIPS MUST BE BROUGHT TO EACH AND EVERY EXAM.
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All students to sign in and out at the Duty Dean’s office .
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Reminders for exams Students need to arrive early, be in full school uniform, including being clean shaven. If there are any issues, parents / caregivers / students should contact Ms J Sturme as soon as they arise.
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___________________________________________________________________________ CHARTER BUS Please note the charter bus will leave at 1.45 pm on Tuesday 8 December. The first day for the charter bus next year will be Tuesday 2 February 2021 normal time. A term pass for the charter bus costs $200 A 10 ride pass costs $30 Payable at student reception
___________________________________________________________________________ LOST PROPERTY We have a number of items in lost property. Please check at student reception. Items will be re-sold or given to charity if not collected by the end of term.
___________________________________________________________________________ THE RUGBY SHOP HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS The Rugby Shop will close Friday the 18th December 2020 at midday and be reopened on Monday the 11th January 2021. Normal operating hours are:
7.30am to 4.30pm 7.30am to Midday
Mon – Thursday Friday
For uniform sales, opening hours are on the following Saturday Mornings from 9am to 1.00pm January 23rd / January 30th / February 6th 2021 • Orders can be placed through The Rugby Shop website that has pay pal facilities available, along with pricing for any estimates that may be required. • It is recommended that if parents are unsure of sizing that they bring their children into the shop for sized fitting.
___________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL CANTEEN The school canteen will close on Wednesday 2 December 2020. It will re-open on Tuesday 2 February 2021. __________________________________________________________________________________
SENIOR UNIFORM FOR 2021 YEAR 12 STUDENTS
A reminder to parents of this year’s Year 11 students that they will need to buy the new Senior Uniform for their students going into Year 12 next year and then on to Year 13 the following year:
GIRLS need a plain blue skirt and a white shirt. BOYS need a white shirt. All items can be purchased from The Rugby Shop. There may be some second-hand items available through the school. Donations of old uniform will be gratefully accepted by the school – thank you.
___________________________________________________________________________ HEADS UP FOR YEAR 13 CAMP 2021
Year 13 camp 2021 from the 23 – 26 February Cost $200 (approx.) Camp is an amazing opportunity for students to develop leadership skills, build and foster school and house spirit, team building, personal challenges, and have adventures.
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___________________________________________________________________________ 2021 Please note the following term dates for 2021:
START OF TERM 1 2021 Monday 25 January (admin only) Monday 1 February Tuesday 2 & Wednesday 3 February
Wednesday 3 February
Thursday 4 February Friday 5 February
Office opens 9 am – 3 pm Public Holiday Course confirmation Days – Year 12 & 13 students must attend to confirm options and also those Yr 11 students who have not confirmed options. 9 am to 3 pm (drop-in) Yr 9 8.45 am to 3.15 pm Powhiri at 8.45 : All new students welcome to attend Prefects, House Captains and students are required at the Powhiri 8.45 am (can leave approx. 10 am) Yr 9 & 13 students 8.45 am to 3.15 pm ALL students 8.45 am to 3.15 pm Term Dates 2021
Tuesday 2 February Monday 3 May Monday 26 July Monday 18 October
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Friday 16 April Friday 9 July Friday 1 October Tuesday 14 December
11 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 9 weeks
School Holidays 2021 19 April - 30 April 12 July - 23 July 1 October - 15 October 15 December Teacher Only Days
Tuesday 18 May Wednesday 11 August Thursday 2 December Public Auckland Anniversary Waitangi Day Good Friday Easter Monday ANZAC Day Queens’ Birthday Labour Day
Holidays 2021 Monday 1 February Monday 8 February Friday 2 April Monday 5 April plus Tuesday 6 April (a school holiday) Monday 26 April Monday 7 June Monday 25 October
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___________________________________________________________________________ NZQA Students should be logging into their area on the NZQA site (www.nzqa.govt.nz) regularly to check their entries for externals, current results and how they link to Pathways and also they can see their personalised exam timetable. All they need is their NSN (this is on all the tracking reports and can be accessed through the KAMAR and Schoolpoint portals). We strongly encourage students to do this often!
BRIEF LOOK – TERM 4 2020 Until 8 December 8 December 8 December 8 DECEMBER
NCEA & NZ Scholarship Exams Leavers Dinner Junior Prizegiving LAST DAY OF TERM
FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS ___________________________________________________________________________ ENGLISH DEPARTMENT NOVEL RETURN All novels which have been issued to Year 12 and 13 students should be returned to school as soon as possible. There will be a box in the foyer of the Auditorium where students can return their novels on the way into their English Exam. Alternatively, they can be returned to Student Reception. Students will be invoiced for any novels which are not returned by one week after their English Exam.
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NOTICE BOARD
Thank you to our Sponsor CONTACT US we are here to Phone: 07- 345 6124 help Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz Web: www.rotorualakes.school.nz
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