7 Sep 18

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

NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 28 –7 September 3, 2018

CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 3 News & Events – P. 4 - 5 Department News – P. 5 - 6 Sports – P. 6 Careers & Gateway – P. 7 Notice Board for Students & Whanau – P. 7 Contact Us – P. 8 - 10 General Community Notices – P. 10 Our Sponsors – P. 11

Kāore te aroha te ngau kini I roto nei He maunga tū noa, te tihi ki Whakapoungakāu, ka tanuku Ka riro rā e te kī o te whenua Te tīoro o te rangi He manawa kapanga kore te Manawa ki Ngā Moana Ko tō manawa, ko tōku manawa.

E te manawa nui, te manawa roa Te manawa o Te Arawa e E kui Aunty Bea, hāere atu rā It was with a heavy heart that we received the sad news yesterday that our beloved Aunty Bea has passed away.

Her larger than life personality and huge heart will be missed by all. As a teacher in our school for many years, her aroha and dedication to raising achievement for all students’ remains embedded in all we do.

She had an impact on all around her and is an inspiration to us all.

We send her family our sincere condolences and especially to our colleague, Whaea Lucille Yates on the loss of her Mother.

Kua ngū to reo ki te whenua, huakina tō reo ki ngā rangi.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PRINCIPAL, STAFF & STUDENTS AT ROTORUA LAKES HIGH SCHOOL

_________________________________________________________________________________

NORTH ISLAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIPS RLHS was well represented last weekend at the Climbing Championships. Our students did a fantastic job with Luke Gardner coming first in the Junior Male category and Holly Gardner fourth in the Senior Female category.

The competitors had to do three disciplines, lead Climbing, bouldering and speed climbing. The results were based on all three. Luke had the fastest speed time at the competition.

Really great results for the Rotorua Lakes High 1st Mixed Team of Luke and Holly – congratulations.

________________________________________________________________________________

RLHS STUDENTS INVOLVED IN HANNAHS BAY RESEARCH We were delighted to have 4 of our students participate in the Hannahs Bay Research student consultation on Friday 13 August 2018.

Our students, Oliver Atkinson & AJ Wisse - Year 12 and Christine Edwards & Khyra Hoete - Year 11, did an amazing job of representing our school with mana and conducted themselves with dignity.

We are very proud of them.

________________________________________________________________________________

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 Subject 1 DRAMA

Standard Date 91000 Assessment weeks 8 – 9

2

DRAMA

91220

Assessment weeks 8– 9

3 1

DRAMA MUSIC

91519 91090

Assessment weeks 8 - 9 Week 8

2

MUSIC

91270

Week 8

3

MUSIC

91416

Week 8

1

HISTORY

91004

Thursday 13 September

3

HISTORY

91437

Friday 21 September

2

ECONOMICS

91227

Week 9 – Monday - Thursday

2 TOURISM 18237 Wednesday 12 September ________________________________________________________________________________

YEAR 11 MCAT MATHS EXAM All students in the four 11 MSC classes will be sitting their first external exam, commonly called the MCAT, on Tuesday 18 September. It is a one hour exam and will be held in the Auditorium during House Group and Period 1.

All the students in the 11 MSC classes will need to be at school by 8.40am on the exam day with blue or black pens in a clear plastic bag.

If a student cannot attend the assessment at this time for any reason, please contact Shaun English (HOD Maths) as soon as possible and particularly before 8.30am on the day of the assessment. A medical certificate will be needed for absences due to illness.

No calculators are allowed for this assessment.

PLEASE NOTE: Students in Mrs Richardson's and Mr Kairaoi's 11MAT classes will NOT be sitting this assessment at this time.

Yours sincerely

Principal

TERM 3 KEY DATES 2018 JUNIOR & SENIOR REPORTS ISSUED McAT (yr 11 MSC class only) JUNIOR & SENIOR REPORT EVENING SCHOOL SPORTS PRIZEGIVING EUROPE TRIP Last day Term 3

14 September 18 September Pd. 1 19 September 20 September 24 September – 12 October 28 September

__________________________________________________________________________________________

ENROLMENT FOR 2019 We are currently taking enrolments for 2019. Enrolments forms are available from our school office.

We recommend you complete the enrolment documentation and return it to us as soon as possible, or alternatively, you can hand it in to your school office for us to collect.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

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.

We also have an ABSENCE LINE FOR TEXTING 027 765 4957. For those of you who do not have a land phone line, you may text your child’s absence.

Please give your name, your student’s name, House Group and the reason for absence.

PLEASE BE VIGILANT INFORMING THE SCHOOL REGARDING ALL ABSENCES AND HOLIDAYS DURING TERM TIME. THANK YOU

NEWS & EVENTS

SPORTS PRIZEGIVING   

Our Annual Sports Prizegiving to celebrate our successful sporting students and to thank and acknowledge coaches/managers, will be held on THURSDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2018 at 6 pm in the D C Price Auditorium.

Invitations to coaches and managers have been sent and we remind them to RSVP to humphriesj@rotorualakes.school.nz tel 3456124 ext 223 as soon as possible to ensure a ticket is set aside for them. Student Prizewinners will be announced shortly.

Tickets are available for purchase at student reception or tel Ms McLeod 345 6124 ext 220 mcleodd@rotorualakes.school.nz. From MONDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2018. We advise any families who wish to attend to please book tickets early as we have limited spaces for the evening.

_________________________________________________________________________________

MUSIC WORKSHOP On Thursday

13th Sept 2018, Period 4, Toi Ohomai are hosting a workshop and

performance session for the Year 11, 12 and 13 music students in the Music Block.

ALL WELCOME.

________________________________________________________________________________

EXAM REVISION SEMINAR Exam Revision Seminar

for NCEA students Wednesday 12 September 2018

In 1 hour learn some useful tips for passing exams This seminar will cover some great revision strategies to help you get best results.

If you are interested, please sign up with Mrs Walker in the Library ________________________________________________________________________________________

SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ ELECTION – DECLARATION OF STUDENT ELECTION RESULTS At the close of nominations, as there was only one valid nomination received, I hereby declare:

REGGAE HEPI-RITETE DULY ELECTED From L. Gilbert, Returning Officer _________________________________________________________________________________________

VISUAL ARTS FOLIO DUE DATES 2018 The following art folio submissions listed are external assessments. For this reason any folios not received by the required due date and time will unfortunately get a Not Achieved grade.

Please be aware that extensions can NOT be given for these standards.

After school tutorials are now running in the art room each week for any students who may need extra help.

(Thursdays 3.15 - 4.30). The art room, sculpture room and photographic darkroom are also open lunchtimes to give students the opportunity to get work completed.

Level 1 Mixed Media Photography external folio (12 credits) due date: 20 September Marked in auditorium 19th October from 9am Level 2 Design/Painting/Photography due date and marking in auditorium 26th October 9am Level 2 Sculpture due date: 24th October Marked 26th October in auditorium from 9 am

DEPARTMENT NEWS ________________________________________________________________________________________

GATEWAY

Are you in the Agriculture/ Farming Industry?

We have a number of students who are interested in agriculture /farming as a career. We are looking for work placement opportunities for students to experience the agriculture / farming pathway. Would you be prepared to offer our students a gateway placement on your farm 1 day a week for a period of 5 to 10 weeks for work experience? This is a valuable opportunity for our students and would be beneficial in their career choice for the future. If you are able to help please contact Mrs Eva Hingston Tel: 07- 345 6124 Ext 258 Email: hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz

________________________________________________________________________________________

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

SPORTS ______________________________________________________________________________________

DUKE OF EDINBURGH Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award dates of Adventurous Journey opportunities being run by Gerry Purcell, our outside provider in the upcoming weeks. As usual, any groups of students that attend will need to be supported by a parent helper/supervisor in order to proceed. See Mrs. Allen or email allenl@rotorualakes.school.nz for more information or permission forms.

TRAINING COURSES SEPTEMBER THRU DECEMBER: BRONZE level AJ Training Course (2 days not overnight) - 2 & 3 October (Tues & Wed) SILVER level AJ Training Course (2 days overnight) - 29/30 September (Sat & Sun) SILVER level AJ Training Course (2 days overnight) - 4/5 October (Thurs/Fri) GOLD level AJ Training Course (not including Outdoor First Aid) (2 days not overnight) - 1 & 2 December Outdoor First Aid Course (managed by Red Cross, Tauranga) (One day) - 29 September NOTE: Bronze level participants who have done the online training module must attend Day two of one of the

above Bronze level Courses (to gain necessary practical skills) before undertaking an AJ. AJ OPPORTUNITIES: BRONZE AJ (2 days overnight) - 6/7 October (Sat/Sun) BRONZE AJ (2 days overnight) - 13/14 October (Sat/Sun) SILVER AJ (3 days ) - 9-11 October (Tues-Thurs) SILVER AJ (3 days) - 20-22 October (Sat-Mon) (Labour Weekend) GOLD Practice AJ - 20-22 October (Sat-Mon) (Labour Weekend)

________________________________________________________________________________________

KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER CALENDAR 12 SEPT 18 SEPT 18 SEPT 20 SEPT 9 – 12 OCT

Otago University Course Planning visit (1.30pm) Victoria University Course Planning visit (1.30pm) Wintec Student Info Visit (1.30 pm) Massey University Course Planning visit (1.30pm) PIHMS Career Week

SCHOOL NOTICE BOARD

BOYS

COMMUNITY NOTICES for STUDENTS / WHANAU

"A Gift of Music is a fundraising concert for the Michael Pilaar Memorial Music Fund and will be held at WHHS Hall, Old Quarry Rd, at 2pm on Sunday 23 September. This is a showcase of Rotorua talent across the arts with choirs, jazz band, vocalist, instrumentalists, chamber music, dancers and actors. Cost $20 adults and $5 school age. Tickets available at the door or in advance from Rotorua City Books and Lotto, Tutanekai St. Three raffles will be on offer too, a food hamper, a hamper from Polynesian Spa worth $200 and $100 voucher from the Rock Shop. All are welcome!"

CONTACT US we are here to help

Phone: Email: Website: Mail:

07-345 6124 office@rotorualakes.school.nz www.rotorualakes.school.nz Porikapa Rd, PO Box 7002 Te Ngae, Rotorua 3042

Thank you to all our Sponsors