5th April 2019

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

NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 8 – 5 APRIL 2019

CHALKBOARD

From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 News – P. 2 - 3 Sports – P. 4 Careers / Gateway P. 4 - 5 Notice Board – P. 6 - 7 Contact Us – P. 8 Our Sponsors – P. 8

Dear Parents/Caregivers Morgan-Rangikataua Whanau It is with a heavy heart, we at Rotorua Lakes High School farewell two of our very own kotiro, who were tragically taken from us on Monday. Both Michelle and Aroha MorganRangikataua alongside members of their whanau, suddenly had their lives cut short.

Our hearts go out to the families at this very sad time as we all come to terms with this sudden tragedy. Rotorua Lakes High School extends their aroha to the whanau at this very sad time.

Aue e mate, he aha hoki tēnei hanga?

E mate e, e mate e. Kua pōhiritia ohoreretia koe ki konei, ki te poho o to mātou kura, ki Ngā Moana. He pōhiri te hiahiatia e mātou te kawe, he karanga te hiahiatia e mātou te karanga, he roimata te mōhiotia nei e mātou ka taka, aue e mate e.

Ko te ngākau pōuriuri o Ngā Moana ka tangi nei ki te whānau Morgan-Rangikataua katahi ano ka mihia e Hine nui te Pō. E kore a roimata e oti te māturu iho nei, a hūpē te rere iho nei ki te whenua mo koutou ka riro ki te pō. E te pō e manaakitia, arahina, atawhaitia tēnei whanau kei o ringa i tēnei wā tonu nei.

Kia tangihia mātou o Ngā Moana te tokorua nei a Michelle Morgan-Rangikataua me tana teina a Aroha Morgan-Rangikataua i taka i te nuku o tō mātou kura i tēnei tau tonu. Ahakoa te poto o te wā i konei, ko o rāua wairua i rangona whānuitia ai e te katoa. No reira e te tokorua, koutou ko to whanau hāere atu rā.

_______________________________________________________________________ International ‘Now What?’ Young Writers’ Contest Congratulations to Stella Weston on winning the Grand Prize for 13yrs & under in the International ‘Now What?’ Young Writers’ Contest. The contest was for a 400 word excerpt from a 50,000 word novel written during National Novel Writing Month last November. Stella’s winning entry was called Just This Once and was chosen from 650 entries from around the world. Check it out at blog.nanowrimo.org

_______________________________________________________________________ FIREFIGHTER SKY TOWER STAIR CHALLENGE One of Lakes High’s students, Kirsty Lyall will be participating in the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge, an annual fundraiser for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC). Each year firefighters from around New Zealand and international competitors from Australia, the US, Chile and Germany fundraise and compete in this amazing event at Auckland’s Sky Tower. The Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge taking place on Saturday 18 May 2019, will be in its fifteenth year.

You can help support the 6 Kiwis diagnosed every day with a blood cancer or related condition by making a secure online donation using your credit card. Click on the link below: https://secure.leukaemia.net.nz/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?langPref=enCA&RegistrationID=1246965#.XKO1Q5xbVI8.email For more information about the 2019 Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge, please visit them at www.firefightersclimb.org.nz

Good on you Kirsty! _______________________________________________________________________ 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 3 3

Standard 91461 91455

Subject Health Design

Date Week 10 – 11 Due 2 May

TERM 1 KEY DATES 2019 Mon 8 & Thur 11 April

Yr 13 AOE Rafting

Fri 12 Apr

END OF TERM

TERM 2 KEY DATES 2019 Mon 29 April

Term 2 Start

Sat 29 June

School Ball

Fri 5 July

Last day of Term 2

Yours sincerely

Principal

NEWS NEWS REMINDERS FOR THE YEAR ________________________________________________________________________ INFO FOR THE UPCOMING BOARD ELECTIONS NZSTA would like to encourage parent and whanau participation on school boards in order to help shape and support the education of their children. To that end, we will be rolling out the Korari Programme for anyone interested in finding out about standing for the school board elections and having a say in the education of their children. The courses below are also available on our website: 1. Korari: a programme that provides you with governance training to help you understand the role of school boards of trustees.

2. Korari form: NZSTA will support anyone who advises us they are interested in becoming a trustee, by way of the workshops but also providing access to our Learning Management System where online modules re. school governance, student achievement etc. can be completed.

3. Community member guide to the role of the board of trustees: This explains a lot of commonly asked questions and information about becoming a trustee.

For all forms and information visit:

https://www.nzsta.org.nz/ or: New Zealand School Trustees Association _________________________________________________________________________ Creative Opportunities 13 & under submit artwrork, stories, non-fiction or poems to Toitoi Journal by 12 April. Toitoi is a beautifully published journal of NZ students’ writing. Submissions in Te Reo Māori are encouraged. Check Toitoi out on Facebook or at ww.Toitoi.nz Or Submissions to Toitoi are now open for young writers and artists ages 5-14 to submit writing and art which explores their connections to Southeast Asia. The deadline for these submissions is May 24, 2019.

Smart Alex creative writing competition - The aim of the competition is to celebrate the Centenary of Alexander Turnbull and his remarkable legacy. The competition will connect young minds with the Turnbull collections to excite the imagination, inspire creativity and generate new ways of looking at our past, present and future.

Entries close 21 July 2019. The official entry form and competition details are available on the Friends of the Turnbull Library website. Entry is free and there is $3,000 in prize money. Secondary students are required to respond to or interpret an image from the collections of the Alexander Turnbull Library and produce either: a piece of creative writing; an illustrated graphic story, or a written song/waiata. Entries can be in English or Te Reo Māori. There are two age-group categories for entries: Years 9-10, and Years 11-13

LOST PROPERTY All lost property collected Term 1 will be donated to charity if not collected before the end of term (Friday 12 April). So if you have lost an item please see Mrs McLeod at student reception before Friday. _________________________________________________________________________ MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE Each TUESDAY from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11 All Welcome - Please bring a snack and a smile

_________________________________________________________________________ VISUAL ART Do you have old newspapers at home that you no longer need? The art department would love these! If you could send them to school with students, or drop them off at the school reception, we would be very grateful. _________________________________________________________________________

SPORTS RLHS HOCKEY We need coaches for our hockey teams this year. If you are interested in coaching our teams please contact:

sturmej@rotorualakes.school.nz gainsfordh@rotorualakesa.school.nz Please help support this great sport

CAREERS & GATEWAY University Scholarships for Year 13 Students MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start university in 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 https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/scholarships-nz.html

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Fantastic chance for a site visit and a gateway opportunity to work along- side diesel mechanics or in the parts department.

Gough Group is a privately owned New Zealand company with about 1000 staff in 35 branches in 17 New Zealand locations. We are best known for the dealerships we hold with Caterpillar (Gough Cat), Hyster (Gough Materials Handling) and Palfinger. We also sell parts to the Heavy Transport industry through TWL and Transpecs. Gough Group is the largest employer in Heavy Automotive (Heavy Diesel) apprentices in New Zealand and currently we have 50 staff training and completing their qualifications with us. Once qualified, Heavy Diesel Technicians are responsible for diagnosing and fault finding, servicing and repairing equipment both in our workshops and in the field with customers. An apprenticeship often forms the basis of a career in our industry with many progressing with us to diverse and rewarding careers on and off the tools. We are and industry that is constantly evolving and fueled by technological advances, we offer good work life balance and the best bit is you get paid to learn.

STUDENTS to register interest on the notice board in the Gateway office or contact the below.

Date for site visit to be confirmed.

Mrs Eva Hingston Tel: 07- 345 6124 Ext 258 Email: hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz

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

KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER CALENDAR MON 8 APRIL TUES 9 APRIL TUES 30 APRIL MON & TUES 6 & 7 MAY SUN & MON 5 & 6 MAY FRI 10 MAY FRI 17 MAY

Canterbury Uni Liaison Introduction visit – 1.30 pm in L1 Victoria University visit – 1.30 pm in L1 Otago Uni Liaison Introduction visit – 1.30 pm in L1 Careers Expo Otago Uni Open Day Wintee Open Day Waikato Uni Open Day

Contact the Careers Department for further info: Barbara Walker 345 6124 x 235 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz

SCHOOL NOTICE BOARD

Introducing a new 'Youth' category for 2019 Kia ora, The Sir Peter Blake Trust recently opened nominations for the 2019 BLAKE Awards and this year we are very excited to introduce a new ‘Youth’ Category for people aged 13 – 20 years.

Previously, the BLAKE Awards have been presented to New Zealanders in their mid-careers only.

However, we believe there are many outstanding young people, including high-school students, who deserve to be recognised at this level for their leadership.

This new award recognises and celebrates young people aged 13-20 whose leadership is creating an impact on a sustainable future for New Zealand. Consideration will be given to leadership creating impact across any social, cultural, environmental or economic areas of New Zealand society.

The BLAKE Awards are our premier awards for leadership achievement in New Zealand, and we have an outstanding Alumni of recipients including Peter Beck, Dr Michelle Dickinson and Dame Tariana Turia.

We are seeking nominations for outstanding young individuals who will potentially be selected for the inaugural Blake Award – Youth which will be presented at a black tie dinner in Auckland on Thursday 5 September 2019.

Nominations are now open and close on Sunday 5 May.

CONTACT US we are here to help

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

Thank you to all our Sponsors