7 June 2019 by RLHS

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

NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 15 – 7 JUNE 2019

CHALKBOARD

From the Principal – P. 1 - 3 News – P. 4 Sports – P. 4 Careers / Gateway P. 5 - 6 Notice Board – P. 6 - 9 Contact Us – P. 10 Our Sponsors – P. 10

Dear Parents / Caregivers Congratulations to year 13 design student Lewis Walker, winner of the prestigious New Zealand Chroma Art award for student animation. Hosted alongside Chromacron NZ Arts festival, the Chroma Art Awards recognises creative excellence from Aotearoa’s leading and emerging independent creators. This year the award included Open and Student categories for each of the following: Illustration, Comic Art, Concept Design, Animation, and Video Games. Sponsors for this competition included Weta Workshop, Victoria University Design School, Massey University Creative College and NZ Media Design School. Lewis wins a cash prize, as well as some fantastic art supplies. Most importantly, he gains national recognition as an up and coming talent in the design industry. Well done Lewis, an outstanding achievement!

___________________________________________________________________________ PPTA NOTIFICATION As you may know the rolling strike for Year 10 next Tuesday 11 June has been cancelled. All students attend school as normal. We will keep you informed of any developments as soon as we hear from the PPTA. Thank you for your cooperation. ___________________________________________________________________________ NCEA We know that regular checks of progress with NCEA helps to keep students motivated as well as help them to focus on where to improve. On the NZQA website (www.nzqa.govt.nz) is a personal login area for every student entered for NCEA assessments. We strongly encourage students to login in regularly to site. This allows them to check their entries and

current results, look at previous years’ results, see their qualifications, request certificates and see how their courses relate to the Vocational Pathways Award. More info around Vocational Pathways can be found in this link http://www.youthguarantee.net.nz/assets/Uploads/Introductory-Booklet3.pdf and the booklet is also attached at the end of this newsletter. To login into the NZQA site your child will need their NSN number (this was on the tracking report as well as being available through their Kamar Portal). For the first time entry they will use their birthdate to register, after the registration if they forget their password there is a forgotten password link.

___________________________________________________________________________ FROM THE BOT The new policy “Gifts and Koha” has been reviewed by the BOT and is now available for consultation. If you would like a copy emailed, please send an email to humphriesj@rotorualakes.school.nz 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 Education Outside the Classroom (Curriculum), Education Outside the Classroom (Policy), Curriculum Professional Development, Non-contact Time for Staff, Sexual Harassment Protection, Statement on Principle of Natural Justice, Internet Safety and Acceptable Use, Confiscation/Impounding of Student Property, Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco, Discipline/Behaviour Management, School Socials, Gifted & Talented Students, Students with Special Needs, Enrolment, Learning Support, Correspondence School.

___________________________________________________________________________ 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 Standard Subject Due Date 1 91090 Music First song - Week 7 2

91270

Music

First song - Week 7

91416

Music

First programme – Week 7

27850

Legal Studies

Weeks 7 & 8

27851

Legal Studies

Weeks 7 & 8

91312 & 91317

Photography

13 June by 3.15 pm

History - Hitler Essay

Tuesday 11 June

91229 & 91230

History

Thursday 4 July

91434 & 91435

History

Monday 24 June

Thursday 13 June

90856

Maths Pythagoras & Trig test English

90925

Biology

Weeks 8 & 9

91311

Painting

Friday 14 June

91446

Painting

Friday 21 June

1 91012

Geography

Monday 10 June

2 91245

Geography

Friday 14 June

3 91432

Geography

Wednesday 12 June

Health

Wed 5 June – Fri 21 June

91464

Weeks 6 & 7

91580

Statistics

Issued Friday 14 June Week 7 Due in Thursday Midnight 27 June Week 9 (have 3 periods to complete in class in Week 9)

425

Fitness Studies

Day tramp Tues 11 June Friday 28 June

425

Fitness Studies

Day tramp Tues 25 June Friday 28 June

KEY DATES TERM 2 Fri 14 June Tues 25 June Wed 26 June Wed 26 June Sat 29 June Fri 5 July Fri 5 July School Holidays First day Term 3

Interhouse competition Report Inverviews 4 – 6 pm Report Interviews 3.30 – 6 pm. NB: School closes early at 2.55 pm – buses run as normal School closes early for report interviews School Ball Kapa Haka Secondary Regionals END OF TERM 2 6 – 21 July 2019 Monday 22 July 2019

Yours sincerely

Principal

NEWS NEWS REMINDERS FOR THE YEAR __________________________________________________________________________________________

INTERHOUSE COMPETITION Interhouse competition is Friday 14th June. Students will come to school in PE gear (juniors) or House colours (seniors) with warm layers. They will compete in two activities of their choice (something for everyone – range includes Unihockey, Soccer, Touch, Flags, board games, Battleships, Table Tennis, Creative Battle and more). Points earned are on this day go towards overall house points for the year. Make sure you’re at school on time and ready to compete!! __________________________________________________________________________________________

MOBILE DENTAL SERVICE - HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE The Mobile Dental Service is coming into our school from 11th June onwards. This is for any student under 18 years old who are not enrolled with a Dentist. Forms will be sent home to all students under 16 who do not have a dentist named on their school enrollment form. Please return these ASAP to student reception. Students over 16 will have the opportunity to fill these forms out at school. For any enquiries please contact Nurse Rach 073456124 Ext 264 or smithr@rotorualakes.co.nz

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MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE Each TUESDAY from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11 All Welcome - Please bring a snack and a smile

___________________________________________________________________________ VISUAL ART Tutorials are now running every THURSDAY after school 3.30 – 4.30 pm in C3 All senior Art, photography or sculpture students from any year 11/12/13 class can attend. These will continue as needed throughout the year. The purpose of these tutorials is to support senior students with assessment tasks. It is also a great time for students to complete any unfinished work they may have. Students bring a snack and your work!

SPORTS ___________________________________________________________________________ BOYS HOCKEY A great way to finish the first competitive round with a win against Taupo-nui a tia 3-1. Next week we are heading to the semifinals! Goals by Jamaalullah Abdul Rahman, Hunter Thompson and Cody Managh. POD Liam Gatenby.

CAREERS & GATEWAY If you enjoy learning about modern tech devices such as mobiles / tablets etc. and have a natural curiosity of how technologies work – then this is the course for you! In this course you will gain knowledge in the telecommunications industry and also the optical fibre network infrastructure. It will be running at the beginning of August; 1 day a week for 8 weeks, date and day yet to be finalised. Chorus are a well know company and have recruiting opportunities. This Course is also 21 Credits (6 Level 2 and 15 Level 3 ) please come and put your name down on the list on the notice board in the wellness centre or come and see me in the Gateway Office: Mrs Eva Hingston Tel: 07- 345 6124 Ext 258 Email: hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz

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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 21 JUN WED 26 JUNE MON 1 JULY THURS 11 JULY FRI 19 JULY THURS 1 AUG WED 14 Augu WED 28 AUG THURS 29 AUG

Waikato Uni Tauranga Camus Open Day Victoria Uni Info evening – Novotel Rotorua 6 – 8 pm Maori Students & Whanau session 5.30 pm Otago Uni Entrance Scholarships Open Canterbury Uni Open Day – Mt. Maunganui Lincoln Uni Open Day University Halls’ of Residence Open Canterbury Uni Course Planning 1.30 pm in L1 Waikato Uni Course Planning 1.30 pm in L1 Auckland Uni Course Planning 1.30 pm in L1

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 into the property and construction sector. The programme includes $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. For more information on eligibility please visit our website below.

Read more about Keystone Scholarships here

SCHOOL NOTICE BOARD

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