5 July 19

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

NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 20 – 5 JULY 2019

CHALKBOARD

From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 News – P. 2 - 5 Sport – P. 5 - 6 Careers / Gateway P. 6 - 8 Notice Board – P. 8 - 9 Contact Us – P. 9 Our Sponsors – P. 10

Dear Parents / Caregivers It is with a strange bitter sweet feeling that I write my final piece for the newsletter. Have I really been here 12 years? That sounds like a long time ... some might say too long!

I remember coming here with my brand new Principal’s hat on, full of ideas, things to do to make a difference.

Naive for sure, but with the best of intentions. Certainly, it has been a wonderful journey and I have learned so much myself.

I look back with gratitude. I entered a profession dedicated to assisting young people achieve their potential, to revealing or finding their best selves. As I leave it, I am taking many happy memories. I'll always remember the things we achieved together.

I've been asked what I'm going to do now. I'm going to do a lot of things and very few of them conform to the notion of retirement. I am going to travel to places I've always wanted to go to and haven't been. I am going to read books that have been waiting on my 'must read' list for years. I will garden, learn new skills, visit art galleries, listen to jazz whenever I want and most of all, enjoy being around family and friends... In short, I plan to LIVE. I want to pay tribute to my colleagues for their support, friendship and exemplars of what it is to be a teacher. I will always remember our shared laughter, our joys as well as our struggles. Thank you for the notes of appreciation, the wonderful gifts, words of encouragement, sharing of resources, and time, but mostly for your sincerity and trust. Also, a very sincere thank you to our fabulous admin team. They are the stars in the background who hold the entire school together. I will miss you all.

To all our students and families – thank you for your support and it was my honour to be part of such a great school.

With best regards.

Yours sincerely

Principal

E te Iwi e nga Hapu Huri noa E nga reo, E nga mana.

Kuia ma, Koroua ma.

Matua ma, Whanau ma Tena tatou katoa On Monday 22 July at 9.15 am we will welcome our new Principal, Mr Jon Ward to Rotorua Lakes High School.

Mr Ward comes to us from Tararua College, Pahiatua and will be accompanied by a Roopu from the school and community.

You are all welcome to attend this special event to be held in the school Gymnasium.

Nau mai! Haere mai! Kia kotahi mai tatou!

KEY DATES TERM 3 2019 First day Term 3 Elective Booklets out Subject Info Evening Drama Production Senior Prelim Exams Secondary Schools Winter Tournament LAST DAY TERM 3

Mon 22 July Fri 26 July Wed 31 July 4 – 6 pm Wed 7 to Fri 9 August Wed 21 to Tues 27 August Mon 2 to Sat 8 September Fri 27 September

NEWS NEWS REMINDERS FOR THE YEAR ___________________________________________________________________________ SCHOLARSHIPS Remember that next term on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd August (Week 2) we will be running workshops for Year 13's to apply for scholarships, universities, polytechs etc.

To help us help you.... you should be organising your documentation over the holidays. Most applications require proof of identity and citizenship/residency. You should find your birth certificates and/or passports, any citizenship or residency documents (if you weren't born in NZ). Some applications will require proof of bank accounts - you can usually print this from your internet banking.

Some photocopies can be verified by the school principal, others will need to be verified by a JP, so be prepared to visit the library or courthouse to have documents verified. You may also want to consider someone in the community who could be a referee for you - perhaps a manager at your work or a sports coach or someone you have done volunteer work for. Don't forget to ask them nicely rather than surprise them next term!

DONT PANIC! This is a smooth process for everyone when we all work together. We are so proud of our scholarship recipients from last year who had their school and community achievements recognised. We are looking forward to the 2019 cohort being just as successful!

___________________________________________________________________________ SUBJECT CHOICE FOR 2020 During the first two weeks of Term 3 senior students will be making choices about subjects next year. There is an option evening for students and whanau on Wednesday 31 July 4 - 6pm. Head of Departments and Teachers In Charge will be available to talk about what their department offers. At the start of term 3 students will also be issued with a guide to help in this process.

This year we are moving away from the paper process of selection and moving to an online process. We will be using schoolpoint (the same one we used for parent interviews). Students should make their selections after planning their course and talking with their teachers and whanau. We ask that parents "OK" their child's choices through their login in to school point (instructions below). HOD's will then confirm the student has made the prerequisites or is likely to make the prerequisites of the course they have chosen.

At the option evening we will have available some devices for families to use. If you need any help logging into or using schoolpoint please contact Mrs Allen allenl@rotorualakes.school.nz or 345 6124 ext 221.

How to choose my Courses: 1. Log into SchoolPoint 2. Navigate to "My Courses" in the left hand navigation 3. You will see the subjects your child has chosen. The information button gives you more details about the subject 4. This is where you approve each subject choice your child has made (in lieu of a signature in previous years) ___________________________________________________________________________ HOLIDAY TUTORIAL NOTICE The holidays are a great time for your children to get those Photography and Art assessments completed!

A tutorial for senior visual art students is running at school the first Monday of the holidays in C3

(8th July) 10am - 3pm. This is to help senior students to complete assessments due next term.

The following work is due: Level 1 Paint and Print:

All tasks complete for board one: due Thursday 25th July Level 1 Mixed Media and Photography:

All model photography for board 2 complete. Any unfinished painting and drawing to be completed. Due week 1.

Level 2 Photography:

Planning for folio project completed. First photo shoots are done. Due week 1 Level 2 Painting:

Touch up work for board 1, 1 circle painting finished for board 2: due Tuesday 23rd in class Level 3 Painting:

Board 1 planning completed, two paintings on board 2 completed.

___________________________________________________________________________ RLHS TALENT QUEST 2019 Congratulations to all the finalists who performed in the Talent Quest for the school on Wednesday afternoon. It was jam packed with music from all genres, very entertaining.

1st Place Junior - Caitlin Newsom – Year 9 1st Place Senior - Genesis Smith-Huriwai & Jodean Malcolm – Year 11 Judges Choice Award - James Bandie – Year 13

___________________________________________________________________________ TOPICS COVERED IN HEALTH CLASSES AT RLHS In Year 9, students look at understanding the concept of Hauora/Well-being and how this is influenced by society and others to develop an individual’s self-worth. Topics may include: Informed choices around drug and alcohol use Decision making strategies to resist peer pressure Qualities of a good relationship Positive Sexuality Resilience and strategies to cope with change Cyber Bullying Year 10 Health/PE Core Subject Within Core PE classes, students will spend time in class and with outside providers covering topics which may include: Sexuality/Sexwise Programme Decision Making

Year 10 Health Option As an option, students extend their knowledge from Year 9 about how Hauora/Wellbeing may be influenced.

Topics may include: Sexuality- Hei Huarahi/The Journey Effects of Drugs and Alcohol Relationships Good Nutrition for Teenagers Coping with Change NCEA Level 1 Health Education- 19 credits Health at NCEA Level 1 requires students to be able to examine influences on well-being, the effects of these influences and strategies to enhance or maintain well-being.

Topics include: Goal-setting with strategies for achieving well-being Nutrition Managing change Relationship and sexuality issues Understanding issues relating to drug use NCEA Level 2 Health Education- 20 credits Students learning in Health at NCEA Level 2 course aims to develop critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills such as communication and advocacy and examines their impact on the wellbeing of the community. Topics include: Gender and sexuality Health promotion Resilience through mental health A current teenage Health Issue in New Zealand NCEA Level 3 Health Education- 19 Credits The learning in Health at NCEA Level 3 course is an approved subject for entry to University. Students will analyse societal issues and examine their impact on personal and societal wellbeing. Topics include: New Zealand health issue International health issue Health practices in contemporary New Zealand Current ethical issues in New Zealand

SPORTS ___________________________________________________________________________ NETBALL Netball this term has been an overall success. We have six teams this year and although they may not be winning every game they are definitely showing signs of development and improvement. This is partly to the great work from our dedicated coaches and I would like to say a big thank you to Laurissa Kerei, Lorenz Kerei, Brenda Foote, Meraania Insley, and Senila Savage. Thank you all for your time and commitment to the development of our players.

The Senior A netball team will be heading to the Upper North Island tournament next term and they are busy fundraising to assist with costs for the week long tournament. They have recently held a quiz night at Our Backyard Pub and would like to say a big thank you to Ritchie and his team for their support in holding this event. Also thank you to Artisan CafĂŠ, The Mad Butcher Te Ngae, Polynesian Spa, and Sudima Hotel for their donations to our raffle.

Coming up, the Senior A team will be delivering a skill development program in the 2nd week of the holidays. See below for details.

Lastly we would like to wish Meraania Insley all the best as she travels with the Rotorua U15 Rep team to the North Island U15 Tournament in New Plymouth on Saturday. We would also like to wish Puaawai Bennett all the best as she travels with the Rotorua U17 Rep team to the U17 Nationals in Auckland in the 2nd week of the holidays.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday and go the Silver Ferns as they take on the best of the best at the World Netball Championships!

Designed for Year 4 - Year 8 students When:

Wednesday 17th July – Friday 19th July 2019

Where:

Rotorua Lakes High Gymnasium/ courts

Time:

9am - 3pm (drop off available from 8.30)

Cost:

$25 per day, $60 per person for 3 days

This will be a fun filled 3 days focusing on the development of the fundamental skills of netball which will be delivered through skill sessions and a variety of modified games.

For further information contact Kimiora Insley on 0272929807 Please email insleyk@rotorualakes.school.nz for a registration form

Proceeds of this program will go towards accommodation and travel costs for RLHS Senior A Netball team to attend the Upper North Island Secondary School Netball Tournament 2-6 September 2019.

___________________________________________________________________________ BOPSS TABLE TENNIS CHAMPSIONSHIPS by Lisa McFarlane On the 27 June we sent our boys team to compete in the Table Tennis Champs in Tauranga. Our teams were; Kael Pyke, Harry Miller, Anthony Leonard, James Bandie and Seok Lee. Anthony was in Div 1 Junior Boys and won all his games to make the final. Unfortunately he lost the final to come runner-up in a very strong division. Harry played well in the Div 2 Senior Boys and made the final to also come runner up. Harry paired up in Div 2 Senior Boys where our boys came runners-up. We are proud of you all – well done!!

___________________________________________________________________________ GIRLS 1st X1 HOCKEY by Helen Gainsford The 1st Xl Girls hockey team played Ruamataa in the A division. Girls played really well. They dominated the first half but ran out of steam in the second. Excellent play all round by all girls. Unfortunately we lost by 6-0 due to no subs or relief for the girls.

The girls’ 2nd hockey team play in Taupo against TNT. We showed good skills and I was proud of all the girls for coming and giving it ago. Shyan in the goal was fantastic and stopped some amazing goals. Well done girls - very

proud of you all.

Next Games: 30/7/2019WHHS 2 vs RLHS 2 30/7/2019RLHS vs TRIDENT

4.30 pm 7 pm

CAREERS & GATEWAY Cummins have announced the apprentice recruitment process for their January 2020 intake for 27 branches across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

This could be a great career opportunity for students that are interested in Heavy Diesel Mechanics, Electrical or Parts Interpreter apprenticeships Details about apprenticeship positions and eligibility criteria are provided on the Cummins careers page. All applicants are required to submit an application online; which can be found at http://cumminsaustralia.jobs/jobs/. If you or your children have any questions please contact careers.sthpacific@cummins.com

__________________________________________________________________________________ The following UNIVERSITIES will be in to talk to interested students this term during lunchtime on these dates:

KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER CALENDAR FRI 19 JULY Lincoln Uni Open Day THURS 1 AUG University Halls’ of Residence Open WED 14 AUG Canterbury Uni Course Planning 1.30 pm in L1 WED 28 AUG Waikato Uni Course Planning 1.30 pm in L1 THURS 29 AUG Otago Uni Course Planning 1.30 pm in L1 SUN 1 SEP AUT Scholarships close SUN 15 SEP Halls of Residence CCRF due date TUES 17 SEP Victoria Uni Course Planning 1.30 pm in L1 WED 7 AUG Auckland Uni Course Planning 1.30 pm in L1 THURS 8 AUG Engineering Futures Evening 6 pm Trinity Wharf Hotel, Tauranga Contact the Careers Department for further info: Barbara Walker 3456124 x 235 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz

___________________________________________________________________________ UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YEAR 13 STUDENTS MoneyHub has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start university in 2019-2020. 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 __________________________________________________________________________________________

2020 Scholarships are now Open!

2020 Scholarships are now open. Study Award Scholarships are available to school leavers that meet our eligibility criteria who are entering their first year of tertiary study in 2020. The Keystone scholarships are the most premium scholarships offered to students taking up studies that will bring them Read more about Keystone into the property and construction sector. The programme includes Scholarships here $5,000 a year for up to three years, mentoring, work opportunities and guidance along their journey. Scholarships close on the 15th of August, 2019. __________________________________________________________________________________________

Please encourage your eligible students to apply for a chance to receive this opportunity of a lifetime via the following link: https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers/pwc-school-scholarship.html

NOTICE BOARD RLHS SCHOOL Hillary Outdoors Fundraiser

Do you want to learn about Lawn Bowls?

Rotorua East Bowling Club, Warwick Drive, Lynmore would be very interested to start a Lakes High Lawn Bowls Team. We are holding an Open Day

on Tuesday 9 July from 2pm

at the Club.

Come along and we will show you how to play the game.

In Term 3 we will have instruction and games starting weekly beginning Tuesday 23 July at 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

We hope to enter teams in the Twilight Bowls Tournament starting early November.

Contact 07-345 4340 for further info.

CONTACT US we are here to help

Phone: 07-345 6124 Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz Web: www.rotorualakes.school.nz

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