Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 26 - 25 AUGUST 2017
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 News & Events – P. 2 – 3 Department News – P. 3 - 6 Sports – P. 7 - 9 Careers – P. 10 - 13 Contact Us – P. 13 Community Notices – P. 14 - 15 Our Sponsors – P. 16 - 18
Dear Parents/Caregivers Kia ora tatou
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
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TABLE TENNIS TRIUMPH The BOP Secondary Schools Table Tennis Championships were held in Tauranga on Tuesday 15th August at the QEYC Centre. The boys came 2nd in Division 2 Junior Boys (there were 9 teams in total). The senior boys team of A J Jackson, Elijah Walker-Roberts and Te Wharau Houkamau came 7th in Division 2 Senior Boys, (there were 10 teams in total). However Te Wharau playing as the number 1 player won all of his games against some tough opposition.
Well done in coming 2nd in a very competitive field. From left: Pheeny Daly, Reece Dawson, Harry Miller and Didi Lawson
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MATHSMIND COMPETITION 16 students went to Otumoetai College last Friday for the Annual Bay of Plenty Mathsmind Competition. A fast paced two hours of maths questions was had with one of our year 9 teams finishing in second place. The year 9 team who came second were: Kael Pyke, Sam Pinckney, Clay Fookes and Liam Gatenby
Brilliant results – well done to our team.
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INTERSCHOOL MOTOCROSS
Ella Goodman year 11 and Georgia Martin year 12 represented Rotorua Lakes High School in the Interschool Motocross on Friday 18th August. The weather and track made for a great day. Georgia is number #249 and Ella is #30.
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MUFTI DAY We will be holding a Mufti Day on Thursday 31 August in support of Daffodil Day, Cancer Society. All students are invited to participate and the cost is $2 per student.
TERM 3 KEY DATES Wed 23 – Wed 30 Aug Mon 4 – Fri 8 Sep Mon 25 Sep
Yours sincerely,
Wed 27 Sep Fri 29 Sep
Senior Exams Winter Tournament Mike King presentation (Yr 11 & 13) 9 am – 10.20 am Mike King Community Presentation 7 pm RLHS Auditorium Mike King presentation (Yr 9 & 10) 9 am – 10.20 am Sports Prizegiving House Spirit Day
FRI 29 SEP
END OF TERM 3
Mon 25 Sep Tues 26 Sep
Principal
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HILLARY OUTDOORS EDUCATION CENTRE The Hillary Outdoors Education Centre are holding a week long outdoor training session for 20 Year 10 students from Lakes High. 10 boys and 10 girls only will get this wonderful opportunity. Students will need to get the information from Miss Beijeman ASAP to ensure their place as it is done on a first in first serve basis. The purpose is to develops peoples potential through challenging outdoor activities, environmental leadership, fun and support. Any questions please email beijemank@rotorualakes.school.nz _________________________________________________________________________________ REVOLUTION TOUR Today, Friday 25 August all Year 9 and 10's will be attending a presentation by Revolution Tour who are a group who aim to equip youth for life. The programme is tailored to our students, focusing on issues that have been identified; cyber-bullying, anti-bullying, social media. The presentation is creative and supports young people with the information and skills they need to negotiate the adolescent years and build meaningful lives. Students will be given strategies for solving problems, handling stress, building resilience and negotiating relationships.
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SENIOR VISUAL ARTS EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT PORTFOLIO DUE DATES All Senior Visual Arts students are working diligently towards completion of their portfolios for their external assessments in Sculpture, Design, Photography and Painting. The following final summative due dates for Levels 1, 2, and 3 are as follows. Please note that the four Arts teachers, Mr. Flitton, Mrs. Carlan-Riddell, Ms. Howard, and Mrs. Malcolm will have their own formative due dates in term three, and they will be communicating with parents and caregivers directly about them. This is because the different disciplines have particular processes in photographing, printing or finishing the works. All work must be reviewed thoroughly with their teachers, before fixing it securely to the boards for assessment. If the students miss the summative due date there is no late entry or resubmission opportunity, unless they submit in the following academic year. Please make sure your son or duaghter is clear on the requirements about their assessments. The folios are worth 12 credits at Level 1-2, and 14 at Level 3. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your son or daughters' teachers (----@rotorualakes.school.nz). Level 1 Mixed Media Photography and Painting/Design (Mrs. Malcolm and Mrs. Carlan-Riddell): Folio boards must be presented to the auditorium no later than 9 am on 17th October. Level 2 Sculpture, Photography, Design and Painting: (All teachers) Folio boards must be presented to the auditorium no later than 9 am on October 24th. Level 3 Sculpture, Photography, Design and Painting: All folios are couriered to NZQA for assessment on Thursday November 2. A courier pick up will be available from school at 10 am with pre-payment to the school office (price to be confirmed). Students must submit their work to their teachers for review on or before Wednesday 1 November during classtime for authenticity and photography purposes. _______________________________________________________________________________
NZ SECONDARY SCHOOLS ART COMPETITION The New Zealand Secondary Schools Art Competition will be taking place this year! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to get involved. The event is run by a group of high school students with support from the Ministry of Youth Development. The competition was originally drafted, created and built around the idea of encouraging and inspiring young artists in New Zealand to develop their original ideas into works of art, thereby increasing their confidence and exposure to our thriving multifaceted art community. Here is some key information about the event:
The theme for this year is “Discomfort” Tuesday 19th October at 11:59 pm - Artwork Submission Deadline Wednesday 8th November at 11:59 pm - Peoples' Choice Closes Thursday 9th November - Winners Announced Prize money for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Peoples' Choice will be awarded in all four categories. 1st place - $200 2nd place - $100 3rd place - $50 Peoples' Choice - $20
To register for the competition, students should go to website www.newzealandssac.org. Alternatively, they may email nzssac2017@gmail.com to express their interest, and they will contacted from there. The registration fee is $10.
Senior Preliminary Exams 2017
Students: Please look closely, check for clashes / issues. If you find an issue, talk to your Subject Teacher first. Then see Mr Dunn if needed as soon as possible! _________________________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL CATCH UP PROGRAMME During Exam Prelim Week ( Wednesday 23rd August – Wednesday 30th August) Year 11, 12 and 13 students will have the opportunity to come back into school and complete unfinished assessments and assignment or participate in a Programme of Unit Standards to gain more credits towards NCEA Level 1, 2 or 3. These will be mainly students who do not have any exams. We have identified the students, and we have sent letters home to inform them of the programme. If you want to know more about Catch Up you are welcome to contact the school. Mrs Isherwood will run the programme, and she will be supported by Mrs McLean and a team of teachers. Catch Up will take place in the Career Classroom at the Wellness Centre.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES STUDENT REP ELECTION Nominations Forms are available from Student Reception for the Student Representative on the Board of Trustees. Nominations close on Thursday 31 August. All full-time students in Year 9 and above are entitled to stand for election and vote. Election will be held on Thursday 14 September.
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MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE
Each Thursday from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11
All Welcome Please bring some questions, a snack and a smile
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SPORTS AT RLHS From our Coaches & Managers
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LADIES 1ST XI HOCKEY A later start this week so much cooler, made all the worse because some idiot chose the precise moment our team took to the field for their final warm up to start the turf sprinklers; it was a very wet and bedraggled Lakes High team that started the game against Tauponui-a-Tia College II (aka TNT). Undeterred, the girls quickly got in to their stride and played some outstanding hockey, characterised by accurate passing and intelligent moving in to space. Even so it took five minutes before Ella Fookes started the scoring. Ruby Ryan got another a minute later from a PC and the match then reverted to an all too familiar sustained Lakes High attacks but the score sheet not going up with some very near misses. After 20 minutes Sharkayla Dean opened her account for the night with a well taken goal. Half time 3 - 0. The second half began in much the same vein as the first ended: sustained pressure from Lakes with the occasional foray in to our half by TNT. Coach Smithells took the opportunity to give some of the younger players greater game time and they all acquitted themselves well; Ella added the fourth after 39 minutes. Not to be outdone, Sharkayla added the fifth a minute later and completed her hat trick for the night with the sixth after 42 minutes. More concerted attacks, with many near misses, and the occasional defensive effort required to thwart nascent TNT attacks. Not that the result was in any doubt at this stage but Ella scored in the 55th minute from an unbelievably acute angle, with a high shot that brought gasps from the crowd and astonishment from the TNT defence and goal keeper. Full time 7 - 0. Player of the Day: Sharkayla Dean and Shelby Cuff. Play offs and final game next week!
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NORTH ISLAND SECONDARY SCHOOL SKI COMPETITION TUROA SKIFIELD 18 – 20 SEPTEMBER 2017 All students interested in racing or being part of the Ski Racing Development Teams please register your interest with Mr English: englishs@rotorualakes.school.nz __________________________________________________________________________________________
PEAK PERFORMANCE CLINICS FOR COACHES, ATHLETES & PARENTS Wayne Goldsmith was in the BOP doing some fantastic workshops in January. Wayne is back in the region next month doing a parent clinic at the ASB Baypark Arena in Tauranga. This is a free event. If you are keen to attend, then register as per the poster. Please note that it is limited to the first 150 people from all sports across the region. Act fast if you wish to attend!
CAREERS AT RLHS
SP
Bridging the Gap and more
RTSS HEADS UP! IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP FOR TERM 3
daily notices
(It is important that students check the each day during House Group time for important careers events and deadlines.)
TERM 3 University Halls of Residence online applications are open.
Before applying -
Please see Mrs Oldman in the Careers Office regarding your teacher nomination for your CCRF part of the online application.
LEAVING SCHOOL MAGAZINE – PICK UP A COPY FROM THE CAREERS OFFICE OR YEAR 13 DEAN. The following University Liaison visits are 2nd round visits and are designed to assist students with their selection of first year papers and their programme applications. 2 September 2017 7 September 2017 19 September 2017 20 September 2017 21 September 2017
Auckland University & AUT Open Days–FREE Bus–register online AUT Liaison Visit to School VIC University Liaison Visit to School Canterbury University Liaison Visit to School Massey University Liaison Visit to School
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AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY Auckland University is having a Courses & Careers Open day on Saturday 2 September and invites students, their parents and family/whanau to attend. If you are interested please see Mrs Walker in the Gateway/Careers office for a programme.
For more information GO TO: www.openday.ac.nz
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TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES Applications for Teacher Education programmes open early and are required by most Universities by the 31 August 2017. Go online to your University of choice and check out closing dates and requirements for the applications. Check out the Teachnz website: TeachNZ.govt.nz/GetQualified __________________________________________________________________________________________
2018 KEYSTONE TRUST STUDY AWARDS Are you looking to study a property or construction related degree in 2018 then ………………………… CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE – www.keystonestrust.org.nz Applications forms also available from the careers office. __________________________________________________________________________________________
GENEROSITY NEW ZEALAND / GIVE ME This is an Online Scholarship Database available FREE in the School library OR the Careers Classroom and the Rotorua Public Library. You can access hundreds of scholarships from across New Zealand. Domestic Students/NZ Residents Only. Please see Mrs Oldman in the careers office for password access to this database. And don’t forget to source scholarships from other resources and apply for as many as you can! Auckland University scholarship database https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/for/current-students/csscholarships-and-awards/cs-search-for-scholarships-and-awards.html GiveME database (Ask your school careers department) Your Iwi/Hapū, register with them online Kia Ora Hauora database http://www.kiaorahauora.co.nz/scholarship GOOGLE! “Undergraduate Scholarships”, “Health Science Scholarships”, “Māori Scholarships” etc…. _______________________________________________________________________________________
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CAREERS NEW ZEALAND Thinking about teritary study? Making decisions about tertiary study is a big deal for students. The sooner they do this before they head off to tertiary study, the better off they will be. We know many students know exactly what they want to study and where, and just as many are still thinking about what's next. A great resource for all students is the Careers New Zealand website, there's a section just for secondary school students to help them with their decision making. https://www.careers.govt.nz/plan-your-career/im-at-school-and-needideas __________________________________________________________________________________________
FROM THE STUDY LINK TEAM Sign up for information - registration page Last year we launched our "Sign up for info" form on the StudyLink website. We wanted to make it easy for high-school students to register for regular updates from us on things like when to apply and what documents to send us. It was a great success with nearly 2,000 students registering. This year's form is now up and running. There's a link on the StudyLink homepage and it takes seconds to complete. We would really appreciate your support again this year in encouraging your Year 13 students to register. Sign up for information Students should also check out StudyLink's website to think about what it will cost to live and study. The tools and calculators will help them get a picture of the financial choices they will face and how they will manage as they move into tertiary study __________________________________________________________________________________________
This year’s Mayoral Environmental Forum will be part of the Lakeswater Quality Scientific Symposium 2017 which focuses on the impact of freshwater pests and how the community can help combat them. The Forum will include a question and answer session on sustainability and water quality. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register ahead of the forum but can still register on the day.
See details below :
Rosemary Viskovic Development
Strategic Development Manager- Sustainability and Social
P: 07 351 8303 M 027 203 2196 E: rosemary.viskovic@rotorualc.nz | W: rotorualakescouncil.nz A: 1061 Haupapa St, Private Bag 3029, Rotorua Mail Centre, Rotorua 3046, New Zealand
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07-345 6124 office@rotorualakes.school.nz www.rotorualakes.school.nz Porikapa Rd, PO Box 7002 Te Ngae, Rotorua 3042
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