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

NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 36 - 1 DECEMBER 2017

CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 News & Events – P. 2 - 3 Department News – P. 4 Careers – P. 5 Contact Us – P. 5 Community Notices – P. 6 - 10 Our Sponsors – P. 11 - 12

Dear Parents/Caregivers

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Kia ora tatou

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2018 TERM DETAILS As we near the end of Term 4 please note the following term dates for 2018.

START OF TERM 1 2018 Monday 22 January

Office opens (admin only) 9 am – 3 pm

Monday 29 January Tuesday 30 January & Wednesday 31 January

Public Holiday

Wednesday 31 January

Thursday 1 February Friday 2 February

Course confirmation Days – Year 12 & 13 students must attend to confirm options and also those Yr 11 students who have not confirmed options.

9 am to 3 pm Yr 9 students 8.45 am to 3.15 pm Prefects required at the Powhiri 8.45 am Charter Bus service commences Yr 9 & 13 students 8.45 am to 3.15 pm ALL students 8.45 am to 3.15 pm

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

Yours sincerely,

Principal

TERM 4 KEY DATES 2017 ELECTIVES

4, 5, & 6 DEC

LEAVERS DINNER

THURS 7 DEC (Rydges Hotel)

7 pm onwards JUNIOR PRIZEGIVING

LAST DAY OF TERM

FRI 8 DEC 11.30 am – 1.30 pm (approximately) FRI 8 DEC

NEWS & EVENTS _________________________________________________________________________ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Last day of school is Friday 8 December 2017 after Junior Prizegiving The school charter bus will leave at 1.30 pm

_________________________________________________________________________ READER / WRITER VOLUNTEERS I would like to thank the reader writer volunteers who helped out for junior exams as well as acknowledge those who provide the service for NCEA externals. All up we have had 20 people providing reader writer support including 8 for senior exams and 12 for junior exams. At year 9 level most students only have the opportunity to trial using support for one of the 4 exams and we are very dependent on volunteers to provide this service. It was great to see students using the support well and very encouraging to read the feedback from teachers about the difference this support makes.

_________________________________________________________________________ CANTEEN Please note the School Canteen will close this Friday 1 December 2017 due to Electives and Junior Prizegiving next week. Canteen will re-open in Term 1.

_________________________________________________________________________ ELECTIVES Electives are 4 – 6 December 2017. Can all parents / caregivers ensure elective fees are paid in full BEFORE these dates to avoid disappointment. Thank you. _______________________________________________________________________________________

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.

_________________________________________________________________________ YEAR 13 LEAVERS DINNER The Year 13 Leavers dinner will be held on Thursday 7 December at Rydges Hotel at 7 pm seated for dinner at 7.30 pm.

All tickets must be paid in full. Tickets must be presented at the door.

Students who have booked their tickets please come and collect from student reception.

All students must be accompanied by a Parent/Caregiver.

Permission slips are available at student reception.

__________________________________________________________________________ SENIOR UNIFORM FOR 2018 YEAR 12 STUDENTS A reminder to parents of this year’s Year 11 students that they will need to buy the new Senior Uniform for their students going into Year 12 next year and then on to Year 13 the following year:  GIRLS need a plain blue skirt and a white shirt.  BOYS need a white shirt.

All items can be purchased from The Rugby Shop. There may be some second-hand items available through the school.

As always, the school would be very grateful for any donations of old uniforms Junior & Senior A reminder to please follow this link https://www.facebook.com/groups/672287429482257/ to our uniform facebook page, it is a closed group but just ask to join.

DEPARTMENT NEWS _____________________________________________________________________________________________

DUKE OF EDINBURGH – GOLD TRAINING – 25/26 NOVEMBER 2017 We enjoyed a wonderful weekend of training for the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award in the Karangahake Gorge.

Holly Forbes and Amy Wilson from RLHS participated, together with another 6 girls from various schools in the Tauranga region. The weather was warm and fine and we ended the day by going for a swim in the Ohinemuri river (parent helpers included). Many thanks to our OTNZ Trainers, Gerry Purcell and Tania Davies. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS Congratulations to Holly Forbes and Amy Wilson, who completed their Gold level training last weekend. This included Outdoor First Aid and River Safety. Thanks so much to Marion Forbes and her husband Bruce, who were invaluable on the weekend. We rely heavily on parental help due to our large numbers of candidates enrolled in the program, over 50 students at this point in time. So many thanks again!

Please watch carefully for upcoming training and tramp opportunities as many will be offered in Term One, while the weather is amenable. Try to leave a couple of weekends free in February as a starter!

Many congratulations to all the students who have qualified this year, too many to mention! The school is extremely proud of you, and the commitment and achievements you have attained this year. You are exemplary students in our school, and wish you all the best for your summer activities.

Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Carlan-Riddell or Gerry Purcell, if you have any questions over the summer holidays about opportunities available for tramps and trainings. There are many and completely free to participants. We are here to help your son/daughter achieve their goals for their awards, carlans@rotorualakes.school.nz or Duke of Ed' UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

29 December to 5 Jan'18 - Lava Camp at Mt. Ruapehu Opportunity for Bronze level Training, Silver level Training, Bronze Journeys, Silver Journeys, Gold practice (if at least four). (Further details be sent out separately) 6 - 12 Jan - Gold level Residential opportunity at Kauaeranga Valley Christian Camp as a youth Leader for a school holiday camp for 8 to 12 years old. (Contact me for further details).

Adventurous Journeys - I can be available to shadow/supervise/assess, 14-22 Dec, 15-25 Jan. Minimum Team is four, max is seven - same level participants. Before doing a Qualifying Journey participants must have done at least one Practice Journey with the same team, and in the same terrain. Shana Carlan-Riddle – carlans@rotorualakes.school.nz ______________________________________________________________________________________

MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE A big thank you to all the students who regularly attended our Maths Homework study group. Have a great break and we will see you in the New Year!

CAREERS AT RLHS Bridging the Gap and more

HAPPY, SAFE AND JOYFUL HOLIDAYS FROM ALL STAFF AT CAREERS We look forward to seeing you next year

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

DO YOU SING OR PLAY AN INSTRUMENT? WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN A YOUTH BAND FOR 2018?

MEET OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE?

IF SO, GIVE JASON A CALL OR TEXT ON

021 875 225

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Thank you to all our Sponsors