Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No.12 - 4 MAY 2018
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 News & Events – P. 3 - 5 Department News – P. 5 - 7 Sport – P. 7 - 8 Careers & Gateway – P. 8 - 11 Contact Us – P. 12 Community Notices – P. 12 - 16 Our Sponsors – P. 17
Dear Parents/Caregivers
FROM THE PRINCIPAL ___________________________________________________________________________ ART OF REMEMBRANCE SUPREME PRIZE WINNER – LEROY NURKKA On Friday the 20th of April, Deputy Head Boy Leroy Nurkka attended the award ceremony for finalists of the ‘Art of Remembrance’ competition. We were thrilled to hear his name read out as the winner of this very prestigious competition, and to hear him named as the recipient of the $10,000 Education Scholarship. Leroy has also won a day trip and will fly to Wellington along with his teacher Ms Howard. Part of his prize is that he will visit both Te Papa National Museum and Weta Workshop, to meet the staff and have a “behind the Leroy next to his prizewinning entry
scenes” look at these prestigious art institutions. As part of the prize Leroy also wins $1000 for the Photography Department. Congratulations Leroy, you have led by example and shown other students the rewards available when you put in the extra effort. Many thanks to the Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment Trust, Rotorua Museum and all other sponsors for this fabulous prize. Read more about the competition and watch the video clip below. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-dailypost/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=12036252
Leroy with Monty Morrison, Mayor Steve Chadwick & Pita Kaumatua Anaru
___________________________________________________________________________ SADD CONFERENCE Emma Jackson, Year 13, really stood out at this year’s SADD (Students Against Dangerous Driving) Conference in Auckland. Emma won ‘Outstanding
Contribution’ for a delegate who was chosen for their exceptional leadership, team work, ideas, communication, dedication and overall potential to succeed (both within SADD and the wider world). Emma’s ‘Team’ also won ‘The Team Award’ for the overall challenge - a task they worked on for all 3 days at the conference. Great achievements for a talented student. Well done Emma!
___________________________________________________________________________ PPTA – PAID UNION MEETING On Wednesday 23 May classes will finish at 12.30 so teachers can attend a Post Primary Teachers’ Association Union Meeting (under the provisions of section 26 of the Employment Relations Act 2000). Supervision will be provided in the Auditorium for any bus, or other students who cannot get home at this time. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
___________________________________________________________________________ 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 3 1 2 3 1 Yours sincerely,
Principal
Subject Biology Drama Drama Drama Maths (11MAT only)
Standard 91604 90997 91214 91513 91032
Date 7 May 14 – 18 May 14 – 18 May 21 – 25 May Week 3 (Wed / Thur / Fri)
NEWS & EVENTS _________________________________________________________________________ YEAR 10 CAMP In the last week of Term 1, 75 excited Year 10 students left school for Okataina camp. This annual camp is aimed at encouraging students to expand their social circles, connect with the history of the area, challenge themselves with a variety of activities and gain the enjoyment that comes from education outside the classroom. The camp began with a rocky start of a power cut. Thankfully the power returned and students enjoyed 3 days of fun filled activities. It was rewarding seeing students rise to the challenges and be helpful members throughout the 3 days. Students had this to say about camp:
"Camp was an enjoyable, different and fun experience. Socially we got to meet people we had not worked with before. We enjoyed making new friends and coming together during this time" "Learning the Haka was my favourite part." "I enjoyed the different activities we got to do" Special thanks to the Okataina camp and the staff; Mr Godfrey, Ms Kelly, Ms Barnett, Miss Beijeman, Ms Hodge, Matua Tau and our parent helpers; Mr Lawson. Mrs Eggleston and Mr Bruns
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_________________________________________________________________________ PINK SHIRT DAY
Pink Shirt Day is Friday 18 May 2018
Dress up in Pink for only $2.00 BBQ & baking for sale at lunchtime Music concert There will be prizes for the best dressed
We’re asking everyone to Speak Up and Stand Together. Take up the challenge to spread kindness and to Stop Bullying. The coordinators this year are the Year 12 Health students and we thank them for organising this day.
_________________________________________________________________________ TALENT QUEST REMINDER
– The heats are carrying on - Monday 7th May. The
successful finalists will perform in the talent quest
on Friday 11 May.
_________________________________________________________________________ GENERAL ACTIVITIY DONATION Each year the school seeks from parents a $70 donation per student, (this amount is included in the school fees account). This donation can be claimed as a charitable donation through Inland Revenue. At Rotorua Lakes High School we spend the donation on first aid supplies, school nurses, and student diaries, and to support cocurricular activities. It is unfortunate that we need to seek charitable support from parents / whanau for socalled ‘free education’ but government grants to schools do not cover a lot of extras.
Thank you very much to the parents and whanau who pay this voluntary donation. _________________________________________________________________________ CHARTER BUS All Charter Bus students must have purchased their bus passes by Friday 11 May 2018.
A Term pass costs $180.00 A 10 ride pass costs $30.00 Payable at Student Reception
DEPARTMENT NEWS
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SOCIAL STUDIES TRIP Mrs Hodge's Social Studies classes 9M1 and 9S3 were able to visit the Rotorua Lakes Council recently as part of their unit on Government and Leadership. Students were able to sit in the Council Chambers and the governance structure of RLC was explained to them. In conjunction with the community-wide consultation process, students were also given the opportunity to contribute their thoughts on future council spending around areas such as Kuirau Park, Lakefront, Museum etc. Everyone was very impressed and felt important that their views were going to be added future planning discussions. A good visit all around.
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ART WORKS FROM OUR TALENTED STUDENTS
SOPHIE DUNN, YR 9
AGUSTINA GONZALES DIAZ, YR 9
CHLOE HASTELOW-FOLEY, YR 9
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MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE
Each WEDNESDAY from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11
All Welcome - Please bring a snack and a smile
TERM 2 KEY DATES 2018 Rotorua Careers Expo – Year 12 & 13 Rotorua Careers Expo – Year 11 BOPSS / Mid Islands Cross Country BOPSS Squash Individual Champs - Div 2 - 3 BOPSS Badminton Team Champs JNR (CBOP) Snr NCEA Tracking Reports issued PUBLIC HOLIDAY Jnr Reports issued Snr NCEA Reports issued Report Evening Report Evening END OF TERM 2 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
15 May 16 May 22 May 23 May 25 May 25 May 4 JUNE 22 June 22 June 26 June (4 – 6 pm) 27 June (3.30 – 4 pm) 6 July 2018 9 July – 20 July 2018
SPORTS _________________________________________________________________________________________
INTERSCHOOL GYMKHANA SUCCESS It was the coldest day of the year, top temperature in Reporoa was 5 degrees but the RLHS team did fantastic job! There were several events run at different class heights which made a very busy and long day. Tabby Taylor achieved a 2nd and 3rd placing. Emma Herbert achieved success with two 1sts, a 2nd and 3rd. Bella Uhl achieved a 1st placing. These points combined put the RLHS team in 3rd place overall which was a great result as the competition was tough. Congratulations Tabby Taylor and Emma Herbert, this was their first time competing at school level and they both did so well. Briley Jones and Emma Jackson received no individual placings’ but were awesome and enthusiastic members of the team! Well done to the team – great results. _________________________________________________________________________________________
LAVA CAMP Congratulations to the students who had a very successful week on Mount Ruapehu, at Lavacamp, with Gerry Purcell, our outside provider for the award. They completed a variety of trainings, and practice and qualifying journeys while on the mountain, and can be very proud of their efforts in the outdoors, particularly in challenging alpine conditions. Well done to you all, we are
very proud of your efforts! Zach Sefuiva
RESULTS Nic BATTERSBY
- Silver AJ Training, Silver Practice AJ & Silver Qualifying AJ
Darcy FABER
- Silver AJ Training, Silver Practice AJ.
Clay FOOKES
- Silver Practice AJ & Silver Qualifying AJ.
Natasha MILLER
- Silver Practice AJ & Silver Qualifying AJ.
Alex NEFF
- Bronze & Silver AJ Training, Bronze Equiv't Practice AJ & Silver Equiv't Practice AJ.
Sam PINCKNEY
- Silver Practice AJ & Silver Qualifying AJ.
Stella PINCKNEY
- Silver AJ Training, Silver Practice AJ.
Zach SEFUIVA
- Bronze & Silver AJ Training, Bronze Equiv't Practice AJ & Silver Equiv't Practice AJ.
Katie STEWART
- Silver Practice AJ.
________________________________________________________________________________________ With two weeks to go, the Rotorua Careers Expo is a one-stop-shop for students (intermediate to tertiary), adults, parents and care givers to find out what vacancies, apprenticeships, career paths and opportunities are available. We have an excellent line up of leading businesses and training providers keen to inspire and connect with our community’s future leaders, business owners and workforce.
The school will be taking all Yr 12 & 13 on Tuesday 15 May. All Year 11 will attend on Wednesday 16 May. Employer Exhibitors Air New Zealand, Apiculture NZ, Canopy Tours, Central Transport, Copthorne Hotel, Cummins NZ, Deloitte, Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre, Destination Rotorua, Digital Basecamp, Digital Natives, Hayes International, Hume Pine NZ, IBIS Hotel, InfraCore, Interpine Innovation, Kia Ora Hauora, Holiday Inn, Jet Park Hotel, Kilwell Sports & Kilwell Fibretube, Lakes District Health Board, McDonalds Rotorua, Millennium Hotel, Miraka, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, NZ Fire and Emergency Service, NZ Manuka Honey, OGO New Zealand, Patchell Group, PF Olsen, QE Health, Red Stag Timber Regent of Rotorua, Rotorua Forest Haulage, Rotorua i-SITE and Visitor Centre, Rotorua Lakes Council, Rydges Rotorua, Scion, Skyline Rotorua, Sudima Lake Rotorua, Te Awanui Huka Pak, Te Puia, Timberlands, Top 10 Holiday Park and Waratah NZ
Education, Training and Community Exhibitors Animation College Rotorua, Ara Inst. Of Canterbury, Auckland University of Technology, BCITO (Wed. only), Careerforce, CCUSA, Dive Zone Tauranga, Electoral Commission, EmployNZ / Avonmore, Goal Digger, Industry Training Solutions, IPU NZ, Keystone NZ Property Education Trust, Massey University, Media Design School, MITO, NZ College of Chiropractic, NZ Defence Forces, NZ School of Tourism, NZ Welding School, NZMA, PIHMS, Queenstown Resort College, Rotorua Working Together Group, SAE Institute Auckland, South Seas Film & Television School, STS Student Travel Schools, Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre, Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Toi Ohomai, TWWO Awanuiarangi, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington, Wintec, Your Education, Youth Service (TWPT)
Rotorua Energy Events Centre Queens Drive Government Gardens Expo Opening Hours:
Tuesday 15 May
Wednesday 16 May
10am - 2.30pm 4pm - 6pm
9am - 2.30pm
Expo Closed:
2.30pm to 4pm
Contact the Careers Department for further info: Barbara Walker 3456124 x 235 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz ________________________________________________________________________________________
KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER CALENDAR 7 MAY 12 MAY 15 – 16 MAY 17 MAY 18 MAY 22 MAY 23 MAY 23 MAY 24 MAY 25 MAY 8 JUNE 27 JUNE 27 JUNE 9 – 12 JULY 12 JULY 1 AUGUST 31 AUGUST 31 AUGUST 9 – 12 OCT
Otago Uni Tertiary Open Day NZ College of Chiropractic Open Day, Auckland Careers Expo Rotorua Tertiary Update Day Waikato Uni Open Day Massey University Information Evening 6 – 8 pm - John Paul College Massey University Year 12-13 Te Manu Taiko Kaupapa Maori Programme NZ Defence Force School liaison visit Canterbury University Info evening, Tauranga Wintec Open Day To Ohomai Open Day (Tauranga Campus) Otago Uni Liaison visit (1.30 – 2 pm) Massey University Year 12-13 Te Manu Taiko Kaupapa Maori Programme PIHMS Career Week Canterbury Uni Open Day Massey Uni Open Day (Manuwatu) Victoria Uni Open Day Wintec Health Taster Day PIHMS Career Week
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LAWNMOWING CONTRACTOR JOB TYPE:
PERMANENT PART TIME
JOB LOCATION:
ROTORUA
We have a permanent part time vacancy for a fit and active person to join our lawnmowing team. The ideal candidate will enjoy working outdoors, have good mechanical aptitude, possess excellent communication and customer service skills and be particularly good at paying attention to detail. The job is based in Rotorua but travel may also be necessary outside of Rotorua. The hours of work vary between 18-30 per week. We offer an excellent work environment and great pay for the right person. Successful applicant must have a full and clean drivers licence. Immediate start. Please email your C.V with covering letter outlining relevant skills, qualifications & experience to lawnsrotorua@gmail.com. Enquiries can be made to Anna May on 021 230 5689. Applications close 25th April _________________________________________________________________________________________
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YEAR 13 STUDENTS MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start university in 2019. The comprehensive list includes scholarships offered by every university as well as those specifically available to local students. A list of privately-funded, Maori, Pacific and International university scholarships completes the list. Applications close throughout the year, with tens of millions of dollars available. MoneyHub has also published a list of tips for scholarship success. For more details and to find suitable scholarships, visit the MoneyHub https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/scholarships-nz.html _________________________________________________________________________________________ Massey University information evening at John Paul College – Tuesday 22nd May - 6.00pm – 8.00pm – for students and families interested in Massey University – please ask students to register on this
Food and drink provided – link: https://masseyuni.wufoo.eu/forms/massey-university-2018-information-evenings/
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The following UNIVERSITIES will be in to talk to interested students this term during lunchtime on these dates:
22 May 30 May 27 June
1.30 pm – 2.15 pm Victoria Uni Maori Student Liaison Visit 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm Ara Institute of Canterbury Liaison Visit 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm Otago Uni Liaison Visit
CONTACT US
Phone: Email: Website: Mail:
07-345 6124 office@rotorualakes.school.nz www.rotorualakes.school.nz Porikapa Rd, PO Box 7002 Te Ngae, Rotorua 3042
COMMUNITY INFO
Tena Koutou Katoa My name is Toni Waaka and I work for Te Taumata O Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake Trust. I will be co-ordinating the OneSight Vision Clinic being held from Monday 28th May to Friday 01st Jun 2018. You may recall that in 2016 One-Sight visited Rotorua and held a free week long eye clinic. During that time hundreds of Rotorua students were tested and those who needed glasses received them for free a few weeks laterSo that Students can get the most from the Clinic, here is some information 1. STUDENTS from Primary School (5 years) to High School (17 years) 2. We only have about 3 weeks to get as many Students booked so it would be awesome if you could please send the information back as soon as possible 3. ALL Students MUST HAVE the Parental Permission & Questionaire form that has been filled in correctly and more importantly SIGNED in the section that says: Parent / Guardian Consent 4. The information on the sheet is registered on the OneSight Clinic database by 2 of their administration team and it is important Clinic run smoother when the forms are sorted and the technicians can just pick up the form and take our tamariki for their assessment 5. Once we receive the forms (via scan, email, or at our office) we will book the time(s) for classes / school(s) and send confirmation – we will endeavour to accommodate all Students, classes and schools as best as we can and would appreciate your support if we need to be flexible as and when required 6. You will need to arrange transport to and from the venue. For schools with buses, vans and cars you will be able to utilise the car park through the main hospital entrance (off Arawa Street) while you are attending the Clinic 7. The initial assessment only takes a few minutes – if a further assessment is required this may take a bit longer 8. The glasses will be sent to our Te Taumata office and will be dispersed to the Schools by our Clinic Co-ordinator. Please be aware that it can take 4 – 6 weeks after the Clinic for the glasses to be sent from Australia For all booking and enquiries, please contact me on my details listed below: Hinematioro (Toni) Waaka Phone: +64 27 353 5460 Email: toni@taumata.org.nz We hope you can support this amazing kaupapa and help our rangatahi, tamariki, mokopuna to be able to get the help that they need. In doing so, we assist them to progress in their education and future pathway in life. Ngā mihi maioha Hinematioro (Toni) Waaka
TUTORING AVAILABLE Maths, Sciences, English, Economics Available most weekends and public holidays
PADDY BAYLIS was RLHS Dux in 2017 and endorsed Level 1, 2 & 3 with Excellence Price by negotiation Contact: paddy.baylis@gmail.com Years: 9, 10, 11, 12
Rotorua Lakes High School Europe Trip Katherine Beijeman beijemank@rotorualakes.school.nz 07 3456124
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Thank you to all our Sponsors