Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No.10 - 6 APRIL 2018
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 News & Events – P. 2 - 3 Department News – P. 3 - 4 Sport – P. 4 - 5 Careers & Gateway – P. 5 - 6 Contact Us – P. 7 Community Notices – P. 7 - 9 Our Sponsors – P. 10
Dear Parents/Caregivers
FROM THE PRINCIPAL ____________________________________________________________________________ GEORGE SNOOK – NZ REPRESENTATIVE CANOE SLALOM George Snook is Europe bound! He is heading to the Youth Olympic Games World Qualification Event in Barcelona, Spain and then to the World Junior Championships in Ivrea, Italy. George has also been selected as a member of the CSNZ National Performance Squad. Go George, we are very proud of you!
We wish George and his teammates all the very best. Pictured 3rd from the left George Snook & teammates heading to Barcelona
_______________________________________________________________________ MASTERCHEF IN THE MAKING Congratulations to Kirsty Lyall (on the right) who competed in the recent Masterchef Junior Rotorua competition. Third place was a fantastic achievement!
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WHITEWATER KAYAKING RESULTS New Zealand Secondary Schools Whitewater Slalom and Freestyle Champs held at Hawea Pipi Uhl 2nd Junior C1 Womens 1st Intermediate C2 Mixed 3rd Junior K1 Womens 1st Under 14 Freestyle Girls Michel Uhl 1st Intermediate C2 Mixed New Zealand Canoe Slalom Nationals held at Tekapo Pipi Uhl - 2nd Under 14 Females K1 Michel Uhl - 2nd Under 16 Males K1 Oliver English, ex student (2017) won the national under 18 Extreme Whitewater race series title for 2018.
_______________________________________________________________________ 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
Standard
Date
1
Science
90946
3
Chemistry
91388 (version 2)
Assessment will be completed in class, beginning week 8 completion before the holidays 10 & 11 April (1 hour assessments per day)
2
Chemistry
91162
10 April
3
Physics
91521
11 April
1
Maths – 11MSC only
91032
Week 11
3
Health
91461
Week 11
2
Sports Science
91335
Week 11
2
Maths – 12MSC & 12MAT
91264
3
Maths – 13MAS
91581
3
Geography
91430
Week 11 (3 periods over 3 days starting Mon week 10) Week 11 (3 periods over 3 days in class PLUS own time starting Friday Week 10) 13 April
2
Biology
91155
4 May
3
Biology
91604
7 May
Yours sincerely, Principal
NEWS & EVENTS __________________________________________________________________________ YEAR 10 CAMP Year 10 Camp will be going out on Wednesday 11th of April. We will be staying at Lake Okataina. All fees and medical forms should be in by Monday at the latest otherwise your child will not be permitted to attend the camp. All other year 10's are expected at school as usual.
___________________________________________________________________________ LOST PROPERTY We have a number of items in lost property. Please check at student reception. Items will be re-sold or given to charity if not collected by the end of term.
DEPARTMENT NEWS __________________________________________________________________________________________
ART NEWS The first Year 9 rotation is coming to an end and students are working on their final projects using Pacific Designs as inspiration. The new rotation begins in week one, term two, and students are able to buy their items in town
in the holidays. They will need an A3 sketchbook, a 3B pencil, an eraser, a sharpener, an ink pen, and a set of watercolour pencils. All other materials will be provided for them. The Year 10 Art students are reaching the halfway point of their course, and have developed new skills and techniques using dry/wet media, and are moving into studying artist models and learning Photoshop. Next term we will be exploring printmaking and mixed media, and more painting! Please make sure your son/daughter has all the equipment on the stationery list (on Google classroom) so they can make the most of the rest of the course. Any questions, email carlans@rotorualakes.school.nz.
Senior Art students should make use of the holidays to extend their ideas and research, and practice techniques and use of media. They should also review exemplars on NZQA and read about level of achievement, and take note of resources put on Pinterest, and Google Classroom, for them to follow interesting links to websites that could help inspire them. It is crucial that students enter term two with all tasks and work completed and up to date, ready to tackle the next stage in the development of their portfolios for the year. Please contact your son/daughters' teachers if you have any concerns or queries about their progress. _________________________________________________________________________________________
MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE
Each WEDNESDAY from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11
All Welcome - Please bring a snack and a
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TERM 1 KEY DATES 2018 Wed 11 – Fri 13 April Mon 16 April – Fri 27 April
Year 10 Camp SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
SPORTS __________________________________________________________________________________________
DUKE OF EDINBURGH Congratulations to all the participants that have been working hard on their awards so far this year! Well done, and keep up the great work! Lavacamp will be proceeding in the first week of the holidays, and here's hoping the candidates have an awesome week down at Ruapehu ticking of various trainings and adventurous journeys, at all levels! Our thanks to all the parents helping out with supervision and transport, and of course, Gerry Purcell, who continues to tirelessly assist (unpaid) our students in gaining their awards.
New Silver candidates: If you are not yet 14 years of age and 9 months, and you would like to sign up using the online record book, the head office has said that they are willing to manually load you on so you can begin your activites, and log them. Please email Jess at info@dofehillary.org.nz, with your son/daughter's names and school name (award unit), and make payment via internet banking to: Bank Account: The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award ANZ Bank: 06 0507 0091490 00 Please use your surname as the Main Reference I will then confirm their registration via the ORB. Be sure to tick "electronic permission form" and get your email confirmation done promptly, then they are good to go! Candidates will have to wait until they are 16 however to begin their Gold award, but can still get started on the trainings and journeys.
For ANY student at ANY level Check out the latest placements available and remember: NOTHING BEATS WORK EXPERIENCE! Mechanical Engineering Hairdressing Early Childhood Education Auto Electrical Disability Support Services
There will be medical / nursing, physiotherapy and psychology presentations at Lakes DHB later in the year. Placements are limited so register now. Brilliant opportunity for any student - try hands on work experience ‘live’ in a classroom. Fantastic for anyone thinking of a teaching career.
Register your interest early as all placements are limited: Mrs Eva Hingston Tel: 07- 345 6124 Ext 258 Email: hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz
KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER CALENDAR 17 – 20 APRIL 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
PIHMS Career Week 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
Massey University information evening at John Paul College – Tuesday 22nd May 6.00pm – 8.00pm – for students and families interested in Massey University – Food and drink provided – please ask students to register on this link: https://masseyuni.wufoo.eu/forms/massey-university-2018-informationevenings/
The following UNIVERSITIES will be in to talk to interested students this term during lunchtime on these dates:
30th April
1.30 pm – 2.15 pm
Wintec Liaison Visit
11th April
1.30 pm – 2.00 pm
Victoria Uni Visit
12th April
1.30 pm – 2.15 pm
Auckland 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
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