Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No.1 - 9 FEBRUARY 2018
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 5 News & Events – P. 5 - 9 Department News – P. 10 - 12 Sports - P. 12 - 13 Contact Us – P. 13 - 14 Community Notices – P. 14 Our Sponsors – P. 14 - 18
Dear Parents/Caregivers
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Kia ora tatou
___________________________________________________________________________ 2017 NCEA ENDORSEMENTS Our school is proud to acknowledge and congratulate students who have been successful in their NCEA study in 2017. We will be presenting certificates at the Celebratory Assembly on Wednesday 14 February at 9.15 am in the gymnasium. We are also taking this opportunity to again congratulate our school leaders and will be presenting them with school badges at this assembly. All parents / caregivers of these students have been invited to attend and we look forward to welcoming you all. LEVEL 3 Waldin Jackson Pratt Baylis Halliday Dodd Bentley Wait Macdonald Gatenby Hamilton Hutchison Fookes Watt Mowbray
Thomas Adam Michael Paddy Joshua Hamish Anita Ethan Lorna Matthew Sumire Annie Ella Hamish Liam
E E E E E E E E E E E E E M M
Taylor Munday Battersby Kelly Bell Thompson Mitchell Weblin Huston Sutton Crook Gourlay Van Sitter Donovan Nattrass O'Callahan
Krista Samuel Eve Elora Bryanna Taine Keegan Erica Caleb Hannah Kristin Maraea Antonia Maggie Amy Sean
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Euan Kairangi Holly Paloma Kayla Leroy Emma Holly Lana Sarah Maria Brooke Emily Brenna Sarah Glen Caitlin Eleanor Hannah Jessica Finn Emma Jasmine May Meghan Madeline
NCEA level 2 E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E M M M
LEVEL 2
Robinson Cox Knowles Gea Sargison Loader Jackson Forbes Moree Heuvel Trass Knowles Lodge Douglas Smith George Dalziel Crowley Nathan Siesicki Birchall Jenkin Flores Dorrell Cosgrave
NCEA Level 3 M
Euan - achieved Level 3 with Merit
Akurangi ColemanTaurua Martin MacFarlane Weir Bolton Moore Wilson McCarthy Brown Thomson Donald Prasanto Bushett Garmonsway Mountfort Ma Cobb Silveira Lino Peers Waldron Uhl Nish Rust Cuff Neff
Harper Maia
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Georgia Ngahuia Samuel Olivia Amy Amy Quinn Maree Cara Joshua Audrey David Jacob Anais Lei Daniel Bruno Jemma Carlos Bella Fallon Caitlynn Shelby Alexander
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LEVEL 1
Wiringi-Ropitini Hingston Pinckney Collier
Anahira Tia Stella Freddy-Ray
Ford-Robertson Mutton Lawson Walker Waldin Ingram Scott Ryan Scott Burrows
Ila Keara Anais Lewis Alice Anna Sophie Ruby Ella Daniel
NCEA L1 E E E E E E E E E E E E E E
NCEA L2
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Freddy Ray - achieved Level 2 with Excellence
Millichamp Murphy Taylor Forrest Santos Fookes Weir Bilbe Jones Hokai Windelborn Davidson Rogers-Mott Tango Kim Hepi-Ritete Shipgood Pyke Bolton Morrison Jordan Armstrong Faber Curtis Miller Bosley Heke Miller White Ward Onan Willemsen Bassant Goldsack Williams-Lorenzen Beaufill Keech Chater Fraser Hickey Iraia Mita Kwok Dawson Shanahan
Ruby Keeli Sydney Taylor Gabriel Tegan Maya Estelle Leah Caleb Logan Sam Sacha Shayne Hui-Gyeong Reggae Stevie Kayleigh Victoria Ashley Jessica Jayden Darcy Alexa Manaia Asty Kaiawha Natasha Te Aorere Amber Taylan Sophie Moenah Adele Aleshia Bailey Zara Ani Jaegar Destiny Naomi Kyra Tracy Jacob Conor
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__________________________________________________________________________ ROTORUA ENERGY CHARITIBLE TRUST SCHOLARSHIPS Congratulations to our very worthy RECT Scholarships recipients. The students were presented with the Scholarships at a ceremony on Thursday 8 February 2018. As always, we are very grateful for the continued support of RECT. We also acknowledge and congratulate Paddy Baylis who, because he is attending University in the USA, is not eligible for the Scholarship, but met the criteria to be awarded. Well done to all our students! Left to right: Amy Nattrass, Ethan Wait and Ella Fookes.
___________________________________________________________________________ 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 2 2 3
Subject Chemistry Biology Biology
Standard 91161 (Part A) 91154 91602
Date Tuesday 20 Feb Friday 23 Feb at 9 am Friday 23 Feb at 9 am
Yours sincerely,
Principal
NEWS & EVENTS ___________________________________________________________________________ SPORTS MANAGERS & COACHES NEEDED We urgently require Managers and Coaches for our students: Netball Basketball Soccer Any other sports you could help with
PLEASE CONTACT LISA McFARLANE: mcfarlanel@rotorualakes.school.nz or tel: 3456124 x 274
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RUGBY MUSTER
Tuesday 13th February 2018 All students (male and female) who wish to be a part of rugby this year are encouraged to attend a rugby muster being held at the school fields 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Students are to be changed and ready to start training at 3.30. The Rugby Panel also invite members of the community who wish to be involved with Rugby at Rotorua Lakes High School this year to come along as well. Training will be followed by a sausage sizzle. Any queries please contact Glenda Curtis curtisg@rotorualakes.school.nz or 345 6124 ext.233
TERM 1 KEY DATES 2018 Wed 21 February Wed 14 February Wed 28 February Tues 6 - Fri 9 March Tues 6 March Mon 19 – Fri 23 March Thurs 22 March Tues 27 March – Thurs 29 March Fri 6 April Wed 11 – Fri 13 April Mon 16 April – Fri 27 April
Athletics Day Prefects Investiture / Celebratory Assembly New Parents Evening 4pm – 6 pm Year 13 Camp Mid Island Athletics Summer Tournament Week Swimming Sports Day Yr 12 Sports Science Camp BOPSS Swimming Champs Year 10 Camp EASTER BREAK
TERM DATES 2018 Tuesday 30 January 2018 Monday 30 April 2018 Monday 23 July 2018 Monday 15 October 2018
Friday 13 April 2018 Friday 6 July 2018 Friday 28 September 2018 Tuesday 11 December 2018
11 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 8 weeks
___________________________________________________________________________ ENROLMENTS FOR 2018 We are currently taking enrolments for 2018. Enrolment forms are available from our school office. We recommend you complete the enrolment documentation and return it to us as soon as possible.
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THE SKOOL LOOP APP
You may have noticed …..THE PARENT TEACHER CALENDAR APP is now THE SKOOL LOOP APP. The same app just a new look.
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NCEA
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". There is also a mobile app available (search for "NCEA Mobile app").
DEPARTMENT NEWS _________________________________________________________________________________________
MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE Welcome back to our Maths Homework Centre for 2018! Please note we have changed the day to every WEDNESDAY.
Each WEDNESDAY from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11
All Welcome - Please bring a snack and a smile _________________________________________________________________________________________
HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE We are delighted to introduce our new School Nurse – Rachelle Smith, RN. Rachelle has come to us from working as an Emergency Nurse at Rotorua Hospital for eight years, along with part time work in the Intensive Care and Coronary Care Units. Before becoming a Registered Nurse Rachelle worked for many years as a Veterinary Nurse and then a Practice Manager of a Dental Practice. Working with youth has been a passion of Rachelle’s for many years. She is the proud Mum of three and has worked with children and young people in NZ and Internationally. Along with working here for us she also employed by Toi-Ohomai as a casual Student Nurse Educator helping student nurses while they are out on placement. Rachelle’s contact details are: smithr@rotorualakes.school.nz or telephone 07-345 9502. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
YEAR 13 CAMP The camp for year 13 students will be held at the Ohope Christian Camp, our favourite venue for 30+ years, mid-day on Tuesday 6 March –
Friday 9 March 2018 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 - future planning Start the House Spirit ethos for the year. Activities will include Motivation and Goal Setting, Future Planning, Leadership, Team Building and House Spirit activities, Time Management, Beach Education. A letter with further details will be sent to all Yr 13 parents shortly.
Tues 6 March – Friday 9 March Leaving school @ 12.45pm Return to school @ 1.30 pm (approx.)
Cost = $185 approx Bus travel provided Open to all Year 13 Students
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH HILLARY AWARDS NEWS Congratulations to the many students that worked on their awards over the summer break: Holly Forbes and Amy Wilson completed the Gold Training course, which included a full Outdoor First Aid Course and certificate, and a River Safety Course, in the Kaimais. Euan Robinson and Eve Battersby: Gold Qualifying Journey, four nights on the Round the Mountain track, Mount Tongariro National Park. Skye Cox and Sariah Sefuiva: Bronze Qualifying Journey, Silver Training and Silver Practice Journey. One week at Lava Camp, Mt. Ruapehu, Tongariro National Park. Apache Davidson, Hunter Thompson and Sam Davidson, 4 days Kaimanawa Forest, Bronze/Silver Practice and Qualifying tramp. Upcoming opportunities: (Dates are subject to weather conditions and may be altered) Bronze/Silver Practice Journey: Saturday and Sunday, February 24/25th. Eastern Okataina Walkway to Humphries Bay, remote camping, then hike to jetty at outlet. Water taxi back to The Landing at Tarawera. Parent helpers required to shadow and assist, and tramp and camp with students, 1 per 5 students. Cost only for water taxi fare, TBC with company. (Applications close February 19th). Other Opportunities with Gerry Purcell (Outside Provider): AJ = Adventurous Journey ACTIVITIES: 2-3 March (overnight) - Silver level AJ training course, Tauranga/Kaimais (Applications close 18 February) 10 & 11 March (not overnight) - Bronze level AJ Training Course, Tauranga (Applications close 28 February) 17 & 18 March - part Gold level Training Course (Risk Management and River Safety), Tauranga/Karangahake (Applications close 28 February). 24-25 March (overnight) - Bronze level AJ (for those did their training earlier). 30 Mar - 2 Apr (Easter weekend) - I am shadowing a Gold practice Journey. Could have a separate party of Silver or Gold level doing the same Journey. (likely be in the Kaimais). April school holidays, 14-24 April - Lava Camp at Mt. Ruapehu, where participants can do Bronze or Silver level AJ Training and get one/two of their AJs completed. 12 & 13 May (not overnight) - part Gold level Training Course (Risk Management and River Safety), Tauranga/Karangahake (Applications close 28 February).
April school holidays - If there is enough interest I can arrange a Lava Camp at Mt. Ruapehu, where participants can do Silver level AJ Training and get one/two of their AJs completed. NEW CANDIDATES: If your son or daughter would like to join this amazing award, please just email carlans@rotorualakes.school.nz. All new registrations will now be “on-line” and paper books will no longer be issued to candidates. (Payment for the award must be in full at the time of registration, as it is made online when registering, direct to Head Office.) There are opportunities to do “Direct Entry” to Silver or Gold level, if you are above 15 or 16 years old. You have until you are 25 years old to complete the award. Students can sign up for the award in the academic year that they will turn 14 years old, allowing them to work in their peer groups as a cohort. This is a new rule as of 2018.
EXISTING CANDIDATES: All students currently working on your awards, please be sure to finish off all your bits and pieces, get it all signed off and bring your documents into Mrs. Carlan-Riddell. Let her know what trainings or journeys you need to do so we can get them organized for you early in the year while the weather is milder.
GOLD CANDIDATES: Remember all your trainings and journeys need to be approved well ahead of time by the National Office, so please get your groups organized (must be the same group for all stages), and work out your dates for the year, to be sure you complete your award. You also have to do a residential project, which must be approved. There are many available, and we have lots of advice to help you get started! It is YOUR AWARD, and you must plan and organize it all in your groups, without adult support. Supervision on the tramps will still be provided, but all other aspects must be done independently. See the Duke of Edinburgh website for full details on the award.
SPORTS ________________________________________________________________________________________
NETBALL 2018 There are some exciting changes happening for secondary school netball this year. Rotorua Netball have resurfaced the top 12 courts with a rebound surface, reduced them to 8 with a designated umpire run, and lights are being set up to accommodate these 8 courts. With the ability to now play at night, they are moving all secondary school netball (Year 9-13) to Wednesday nights. The times of games are yet to be confirmed. This will be a great opportunity to have all our school teams playing around the same time, where they can watch and support each other. With Wednesday nights being the playing night for all, team trainings will either be on a Monday or Tuesday night. In term 1 trainings will be 3.30-5.30. At trainings all teams will participate in a 20-30 min theory session, a skill session for 45 minutes with Mrs Insley, and will then finish with a 45min session with their team coach. We really want to build every player's game knowledge this year as well as work on individual basic skills. This will ultimately lead to better play, enjoyment of the game, and team success. The trial process for selecting teams will begin in week 3, with teams finalized by the end of week 5. RLHS will also be selecting an Academy Squad this year at the completion of the school trials. Along with their team commitments, the Academy players will be involved in a further weekly training which will include physical and mental skill development, nutrition, skill analysis and game analysis. The players will also be attending additional tournaments during the year.
If you have any queries or would like to be involved with netball at RLHS either as a coach, manager or sideline first aid/ physio please do not hesitate in contacting me at insleyk@rotorualakes.school.nz We are really looking forward to a fantastic season and building on our successes from 2017.
Kimiora Insley - TIC Netball
CAREERS 2018 KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER CALENDAR 10 FEB 20 FEB 8 MAR 2 MAY 15 – 16 MAY 17 MAY 18 MAY 25 MAY 8 JUNE 27 JUNE 12 JULY 1 AUGUST 31 AUGUST 31 AUGUST 30 OCT
Animation College Open Day 11 am – 4 pm CATE Meeting CATE Forestry Professional Development Day CATE AGM Careers Expo Rotorua Tertiary Update Day Waikato Uni Open Day Wintec Open Day To Ohomai Open Day (Tauranga Campus) Otago Uni Liaison visit (1.30 – 2 pm) Canterbury Uni Open Day Massey Uni Open Day (Manuwatu) Victoria Uni Open Day Wintec Health Taster Day CATE Meeting
The following UNIVERSITIES will be in to talk to interested students this term during lunchtime on these dates: 27th February
1.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Canterbury Uni Visit
28th February
1.30 pm - 2.00 pm
Massey Uni Visit
6th March
1.30 pm – 2.00 pm
Waikato Uni Visit
10th April
1.30 pm – 2.00 pm
Victoria Uni 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
St John Youth Rotorua St John Youth programmes help young New Zealanders aged between 6 and 18 to develop first aid, health care, leadership and life skills. Young people who experience our programmes gain confidence and empathy, as well as knowledge and leadership skills. Some continue their relationship with St John when they become adults. Mondays at the St John Ambulance Hall, Pererika St. Juniors 5.45pm - 7.15pm Intermediates and Seniors 7.00pm - 8.30pm. To find out more about joining St John Youth visit https://youth.stjohn.org.nz or 0800 785 646 or craig.elphick@stjohn.org.nz
Currently within Mokoia Community Association we have some opportunities for our youth at R.L.H.S. Leadership. This will be on Friday lunchtimes at the school continuing on from last year. We are looking for 5 youth, (as we have 2 who are currently wanting to be involved) who may be interested in this programme for the year which would involve learning about how to be a leader, what is a leader, skills, Being an ER@P leader by actively helping to run the er@p during the Tuesday lunchtime provision, and help running an amazing place race in term 3. There are also opportunities throughout the year to be involved in other activities, such as sports events that youth could help run and much more.
This Friday 09/02/18 is our first session. Anyone who is wanting to be involved it is first in basis and to email or text on: moemoea@mokoiaca.org.nz Tess 021 031 1770 ER@P
Starts 13/02/18 on the field, if raining then in the gym or on the courts.
Thank you to all our Sponsors