Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 01 - 4 February 2022
CONTENTS From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 Year 2022 info – P. 2 - 5 News from Teachers – P. 5 - 6 Term Dates – P. 6 - 7 Careers / Gateway – P. 7 - 10 Notice Board – P. 10 - 11
Kia ora Koutou, WELCOME BACK TO ALL STUDENTS / WHĀNAU & STAFF On behalf of the staff at Lakes High I am happy to welcome you to the 2022 school year! We especially welcome all our new students and their families. I hope your summer has gone well and you are refreshed and looking forward to the beginning of school. We had a very positive Mihi Whakatau on Wednesday of this week, welcoming our Yr 9’s and new students. Although we were disappointed not to have our parents / caregivers attend, it was great to see our students so enthusiastic and engaged. A special thank you to our Kapa Haka group for their wonderful performance and to our teachers for organizing this event. Our school is proud to acknowledge and congratulate students who have been successful in their NCEA study in 2021. We will be presenting certificates at the Celebratory Assembly in week 6. We are also taking this opportunity to again congratulate our school leaders and will be presenting them with school badges at this assembly. Unfortunately, due to the red covid framework, parents / caregivers cannot attend. Therefore, this will be a virtual event; login details will be announced shortly. At the start of a new school year, all students have the opportunity to build on the successes of the previous year, while also having the opportunity to reset if things did not go quite as planned. This always brings hope and possibility. Our job as teachers is to empower the students with the tools and resources they need to do great things and progress through life. As we continue to develop the school to provide for the needs of our students, we will work to ensure that every student receives the support needed. In turn, we trust that our students will take responsibility and ownership of their own learning and remember that, if in doubt, always ask for help. I look forward to working with you and to a very successful 2022 for our students. Ngā mihi,
Jon Ward,Principal / Tumuaki 1
___________________________________________________________________________ WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF We are delighted to welcome our new staff members to Lakes High:
Alison Barry Enrico Luca Hayley Ellen Kerryn Bowler Navreet Kaur Penny Simpson Stewart Herewini
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Counsellor Maths Teacher RTLB Teacher Attendance Officer Social Science & Tourism Teacher Maths Teacher Eastside Attendance Officer
BEGINNING OF TERM 1 2022 INFO: ___________________________________________________________________________ NOTIFICATION OF PPTA MEETING On TUESDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2022 there will be a PPTA Union Meeting for all Rotorua Secondary teachers, which is allowed for under the terms of their Collective Agreement. This means the school will only be able to have classes for periods 1, 2 and 3 on that day. Students will be required to go home at 12.30 pm. Charter bus and Ministry Bus will leave the school at the normal time. The school will remain open and non-union teachers will supervise any students who need to remain at school. Thank you for your co-operation.
___________________________________________________________________________ ENROLMENTS FOR 2022 • We are currently taking enrolments for 2022. Enrolment forms are available from our school office. • We recommend you complete the enrolment documentation and return it to us as soon as possible.
___________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL BELL TIMES The organization for the school day is:
Warning Bell House Group Pd. 1 Pd. 2 INTERVAL Pd. 3 Pd. 4 LUNCH Warning Bell Pd. 5
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8.40 am 8.45 – 9.05 am 9.05 – 10.05 am 10.05 – 11.05 am 11.05 – 11.30 am 11.30 – 12.30 pm 12.30 – 1.30 pm 1.30 – 2.15 pm 2.10 pm 2.15 – 3.15 pm
___________________________________________________________________________ UPDATES So that we can keep all parents informed on school matters, please make sure the school has your correct email address. For any updates/changes please contact Mrs McLeod mcleodd@rotorualakes.school.nz 2
___________________________________________________________________________ FROM OUR HEALTH & WELLNESS STAFF Kia ora parents and whānau, Here is some information about our Hauora – Wellness Center. The Hauora - Wellness Center is a safe and confidential place where students can come to talk about problems and concerns with someone who will support them.
Counselling Counselling is available to all students at Rotorua Lakes High School In the Hauora – Wellness Center there are two counsellors: Alison Barry who works Wednesday - Friday Rachel Schuster who works Monday – Thursday
Medical Our school nurse Hayley Fisher works Monday – Friday and is available for students from 9.45am to 3.15pm. Come in to see her during interval or lunchtime, or with a note during class times, or make contact by text or email. There is a Doctor who visits for 2 hours on Thursdays, please see Hayley Fisher if you want to make an appointment.
Appointments There are different ways that you can make an appointment Come in to the Hauora - Wellness Center, fill in an appointment form and put in our letterbox during interval or lunchtime Email us – barrya@rotorualakes.school.nz Alison Barry - schusterr@rotorualakes.school.nz Rachel Schuster Nurse - nurse@rotorualakes.schoolz.nz Hayley Fisher Text us - counsellors 027 414 2396 (Rachel and Alison) Nurse - 021 0899 4100 (Hayley) Ask a teacher/staff member or whanau to refer you.
___________________________________________________________________________ PUNCTUALITY It is very important that students arrive at school on time for house group at 8.45 am to be marked present at school on the attendance register and to hear the daily notices so they are aware of what is happening around the school.
___________________________________________________________________________ SIGNING OUT OF SCHOOL DURING THE DAY The system is: The student brings a note written and signed by parent / caregiver The House Group Tutor signs the note at House Group time in the morning The student presents the note to leave class The student presents the note to the Duty Dean in the Duty Dean’s office next to the Canteen to sign out of school The student signs back into school at the Duty Dean’s office when they return. Please only ring the office if it is necessary.
__________________________________________________________________________ STUDENT ABSENCES It is expected that parents phone the school absence line (345 6124, ext 244) before 8.30 am to let us know that their child will be away from school. A written letter from home explaining the absence must be supplied to the House Group tutor on the student’s return to school if you have not phoned in. 3
We also have an ABSENCE LINE FOR TEXTING 027 765 4957. Please give your name, your student’s name, House Group and the reason for absence. Please contact our Attendance Officer if you have any concerns, Kerryn Bowler 07 345 6124 or email bowlerk@rotorualakes.school.nz
___________________________________________________________________________ STUDENTS LATE TO SCHOOL If students are late to school they must either bring a note from home to explain the lateness, or an appointment card from their Doctor/Dentist/Optician, etc., or parents may phone the school to explain lateness. All late students must report to the Duty Dean in the Duty Dean’s office on arrival to sign in and be issued with a late pass.
___________________________________________________________________________ LUNCHTIME All students are expected to remain at school for lunch, they are not permitted to leave the school grounds at lunchtime. If for any reason there is an occasion that a student must leave school at lunchtime, they will need a written note from home to excuse them and sign out as above.
___________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL STATIONERY / WORKBOOKS It is very important that students get their stationery as soon as possible for the start of the school year so that they do not fall behind in their learning and their books are up-to-date right from the start of the year. When purchasing your 2022 school stationery from Warehouse Stationery please request ‘SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL’ points for LAKES HIGH. We are then able to redeem these points for valuable resources. We appreciate your support.
___________________________________________________________________________ SCHOOL UNIFORM Some reminders about uniform: Shoes and laces must be completely black Sandals must be completely black with the backs up so they do not look like jandals NO jandals/boots/gumboots/slippers Only white singlet/top under shirts Shorts/trousers/skirts must not be rolled up Plain black or navy caps – no emblems except for the school logo To order, go to www.argyleonline.co.nz and select Rotorua Lakes High School under Shop ArgyleOnLine. Orders can be placed at any time online. Customer service is available 24/7 via phone 0800 110059 or the online Answer Bot (click the help button on the bottom right of the page). Argyle’s live chat team are also available to assist Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm. To find the correct size, follow the size guide online www.argyleonline.co.nz/ measuring-tips. Rotorua Lakes High School holds stock for sizing purposes. Please contact 07 345 6124 to arrange a time for sizing. Jerseys, jackets and hats can only be purchased at school. For more information about ordering online, WINZ quotes, sizing, delivery and returns, check out the FAQ page www.argyleonline.co.nz/faqs 0800 110059 (available 24/7) aolhelp@argyleonline.co.nz
___________________________________________________________________________ PARKING AT ROTORUA LAKES HIGH SCHOOL We appreciate your cooperation with the following parking regulations at the school: Please do not drive into the school to drop off or pick up your child at peak times as this causes significant traffic jams. Please arrange with your child to meet further down the road. Please do not park at the bus stop near the school main gate between 3.15 pm and 3.45 pm. It is illegal to park or briefly stop as this is a designated bus area only which is regularly enforced by the Police and tickets have been issued before. Always single park (double parking causes accidents and traffic jams). We thank you for your help and cooperation.
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___________________________________________________________________________ CHARTER BUS A term pass for the charter bus costs $200 A 10 ride pass costs $30 Due to covid and new school transport regulations, we must know which students are using our charter bus service. Therefore, all students must be in possession of a valid pass before Friday 11 February 2022. All students must wear masks.
NEWS FROM OUR TEACHERS ___________________________________________________________________________ YEAR 13 CAMP – OHOPE CHRISTIAN CAMP 2022 The camp for year 13 students will be at Ohope Christian Camp from 1 – 4 March 2022 The aims of the camp are to: Develop unity in the Senior School Develop leadership and initiative skills Motivate students to set goals and work towards achieving them. Review their year 12 progress and set targets for Level 3 (or where appropriate Level 2) NCEA Identify and meet key competencies Start the House Spirit ethos for the year TUES 1 MARCH TO FRIDAY 4 MARCH Leaving school @ 11 am Return to school @ 1.30 pm (approx.)
Cost = $200 approx. (cost subject to change) Bus travel provided Open to all Year 13 Students
Activities will include Motivation and Goal Setting, Careers, Leadership, Team Building and House Spirit activities, Time Management and Beach Education. A letter with further details will be sent to all Yr 13 parents shortly and forms will be sent home with students at course confirmation days.
___________________________________________________________________________ NEW TO NCEA? New Zealand's National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) are national qualifications for senior secondary school students. Students who will be sitting NCEA assessments this year will be issued an information booklet that helps to explain key areas. NZQA also has made a video to help parents understand NCEA. Go to their website ( www.nzqa.govt.nz) and search for "How NCEA works video".
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TERM DATES ___________________________________________________________________________ 2022 Please note the following term dates for 2022: Term Dates 2022 2 February 2022 2 May 2022 25 July 2022 17 October 2022
14 April 2022 8 July 2022 30 September 2022 13 December 2022
11 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 9 weeks
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School Holidays 2022 15 April to 1 May 2022 9 July to 24 July 2022 1 October to 16 October 2022 13 December 2022 last day (Tuesday)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Waitangi Day Good Friday Easter Monday ANZAC Day Queens’ Birthday Matariki Labour Day
Public Holidays 2022 Monday 7 February Friday 15 April Monday 18 April Monday 25 April Monday 6 June Friday 24 June Monday 24 October
___________________________________________________________________________ BRIEF LOOK – TERM 1 2022 7 February Waitangi Day 24 February Athletics Day (TBC) 1 – 4 March Year 13 Camp 10 March Swimming Sports (TBC) 11 March School Photos 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
CAREERS / GATEWAY Survey/Engineering Assistant - Rotorua Stratum Consultants is a leading land development consultancy with a strong presence in the Bay of Plenty. Our Surveyors, Engineers, Planners and Geotechnical specialists work collaboratively on projects ranging from rural and commercial developments through to residential subdivisions. We have an entry level Survey/Engineer Assistant vacancy that is perfect for a school leaver. We’ll provide them with plenty of training and support to get them up to speed. Here’s what the successful candidate will need to have: Interest in starting a career in Surveying or Engineering General fitness as they’ll be doing lots of field work Good maths skills and is computer literate Full drivers license or close to getting this For more information or to apply for this role, contact aarti.wagstaff@stratum.nz 7
___________________________________________________________________________ The Māori Education Trust 2022 Scholarship Programme is open and offers scholarships to Māori secondary school and tertiary students who meet the respective scholarship’s criteria. Here is the link to register for the online application https://ebsontrackprospect-metnz.tribal-ebs.com/ If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact the office on 04 586 7971, text: 027 449 1394, email: info@maorieducation.org.nz or visit our website https://maorieducation.org.nz/
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FROM NOTICE OUR DEPARTMENTS BOARD Registrations for the FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year contest are now open for all regions. We’re really excited for another fantastic season and can’t wait to have contestants from all backgrounds get stuck into our lineup of hands-on, educational, and (most importantly) fun agriculturally based challenges.
How does it work? Seven Regional Finals run across the country between the 1st of February and 2nd of April 2022 Competing in teams of 2, contestants will be challenged to a series of modules based on the food and fibre sector The top 2 teams from each Regional Final move through to the Grand Final in July to battle it out for the title of FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year.
Who can enter? High school students between the ages of 13–18 (age as of 1 February 2022).
Prizes: Various prizes are provided by our amazing sponsors and supporters, including a cash prize of up to $50 10
Cost: $10 per team Entries close 2 weeks prior to the event. If you’re keen to get involved, register your teams here. Each registration is for a team of two. Or contact:
Caitlin Logan Events Specialist M: 021 2764 674 E: caitlin.logan@youngfarmers.co.nz
A: 185 Kirk Road, Templeton, Christchurch,7678; P: P.O Box 23141, Hornby 8441
___________________________________________________________________________ Phone: 07- 345 6124 Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz www.rotorualakes.school.nz
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