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Rotorua Lakes High School + “Mauria te pono – Keep steadfastly to the truth” NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 38 – 9 DECEMBER 2016
CHALKBOARD From the Principal P. 1 - 15 Important Information P. 15 - 17 Careers P. 18 - 21 Community Notices P. 22 - 24 Contact us P. 24 Sponsors P. 25 - 26
Dear Parents/Caregivers Kia ora tatou
FROM THE PRINCIPAL STUDENT SUCCESSES _________________________________________________________________________________
JUNIOR PRIZEGIVING On Friday, this week (9 December) we held our Junior Prizegiving in the D C Price Auditorium. The day was very successful and enjoyable - always a proud occasion for us to celebrate the academic successes of our Junior Students. A special thank you to all staff who organized this event and worked so hard to make it a success. I am delighted and honoured to announce and congratulate our 2016 Top Scholars and all of our prize winners:
TOP SCHOLAR AWARDS: Top Year 9 Student
Skye Cox Top Year 10 Student
Ila Ford-Robertson SPECIAL AWARDS: Top Junior Mathematics Student
Daniel Burrows Year 9 Speech
Natalia Collett Year 10 Speech
Freddy-Ray Collier, Stella Pinckney & Te Aorere White Contribution to Tikanga Maori and Te Reo within the School and Community
Freddy-Ray Collier
Top Junior Science Researcher
Skye Cox Top Junior Science Researcher
Christine Crowley Apollo Award for Junior Science Leah Jones The Sutton Trophy for Most Improved Pupil Year 9 Maori Studies
Kyra Mita Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award - Bronze Level
Kyle Wilson YEAR 9 MERIT CERTIFICATES FOR EFFORT AND/OR ACHIEVEMENT: Te Kauri Ah Chee
Effort and Achievement in Physical Education Effort in Social Studies
Katryn Baker
Effort and Achievement in Financial Literacy Effort and Achievement in Health Effort and Achievement in Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Spanish
Rimu Bava
Effort in Computer Science & Technology
Oliver Baker
Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology
Hannah Carney
Effort and Achievement in Drama Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Social Studies
Laura Carter
Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Matt Coffin
Effort and Achievement in Accelerated Numeracy
Natalia Collett
Effort and Achievement in Art
Apache Davidson
Effort and Achievement in Accelerated Numeracy Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Materials Technology Hard
Maia Davies
Effort and Achievement in Social Studies
Fleur du Chateau
Effort and Achievement in Music
Rebekah Edhouse
Effort and Achievement in Music
Forrest Falcon-Jones
Effort in Te Puawaitanga
Jana Furstenburg
Effort and Achievement in Art Effort and Achievement in Health
Kallista Gallaher
Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Financial Literacy Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Science
Grayson Galvin
Effort and Achievement in Accelerated Numeracy
Holly Gardner
Effort and Achievement in Financial Literacy
Brooke Hall-Peterson
Effort in Spanish
Denzel Hardiman
Effort in Science
Anahera Harrod
Effort in English
Mia Hatu
Effort and Achievement in Art
Jorja Jones
Effort in Music
Anushika Kumar
Effort and Achievement in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Riley Lambert
Effort and Achievement in Drama Effort and Achievement in Materials Technology Hard
Jaime Lyle
Effort and Achievement in Food Technology
Izaya Marshall
Effort and Achievement in Advanced Physical Education Effort in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Science Effort and Achievement in Social Studies
Aroha May
Effort in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in English
Devon McDonald
Effort and Achievement in Physical Education
Effort in Science Paige Moses
Effort and Achievement in Social Studies
Dom Osborne-Huriwai
Effort in Social Studies Effort in Te Reo Maori
Shay Pakoti-Low
Effort and Achievement in Art
Maree Rehe-Mihaka
Effort and Achievement in Accelerated Numeracy Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effort in Science
Travis Roe
Effort and Achievement in Physical Education
Ella Rowell
Effort in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Casey Sargison
Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication Effort and Achievement in Food Technology Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Social Studies
Thomas Simmons
Effort and Achievement in Music
Luke Sumner
Effort Accelerated Numeracy Effort and Achievement in Social Studies
Emma Taylor
Effort and Achievement in Art Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication Effort and Achievement in Drama Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Health Effort and Achievement in Social Studies Effort and Achievement in Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Science Effort and Achievement in Spanish Effort in Mathematics
Saelem Te Riini
Achievement in Art
Hunter Thompson
Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Materials Technology Hard Achievement in Mathematics Achievement in Science Achievement in Social Studies
Michel Uhl
Effort in Computer Science & Technology
Rangi Unuwai
Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Physical Education
Danielle Vooght
Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology
Dylan Walton
Effort in Computer Science & Technology
Tyra Wiseman
Effort and Achievement in English Effort in Science
Poppie Young
Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication Effort and Achievement in Spanish Effort and Achievement in Textiles, Fashion and Design
YEAR 9 ACADEMIC AWARDS: Jaz Akui
Third in Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Mathematics
Skye Cox
First in English First in Physical Education First Equal in Te Reo Maori Second Equal in Social Studies Third in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication Effort and Achievement in Science
Christine Crowley
First in Social Studies Second in Advanced Physical Education Third Equal in Spanish Effort and Achievement in Art Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Food Technology Effort and Achievement in Mathematics
Te Maia Dickfos
First Equal in Te Reo Maori
Elena Dungey-Manzano
First Equal in Spanish First in Advanced Physical Education Third Equal in English Effort and Achievement in Art Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in Social Studies Effort in Physical Education
Pascal Gea
Second in Mathematics Third in Music Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology
Rylee Kelly
First Equal in Drama Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Ryleigh Lawrence
First Equal in Drama Second in Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Health Effort and Achievement in Materials Technology Hard Effort and Achievement in Science Effort and Achievement in Social Studies
Megan Long
Third equal in English Effort and Achievement in Financial Literacy Effort and Achievement in Science
Tessa McCarthy
Second in Art Effort and Achievement in Advanced Physical Education
Riley McDonald
First Equal in Science Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in Materials Technology Hard
Robbie Meredith
First in Mathematics First Equal in Science Effort and Achievement in Advanced Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Materials Technology Hard Effort and Achievement in Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Social Studies
Lilly Mokomoko
Second Equal in Social Studies Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in Materials Technology Hard Effort and Achievement in Physical Education Effort in Science
Ryan O'Callahan
Second in Music Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication
Arabella Pearse
First Equal in Spanish Effort and Achievement in Art Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Social Studies Effort and Achievement in Te Reo Maori
Abi Roke
Third in Drama
Sariah Sefuiva
First in Music Third in Advanced Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Art Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in English
Eraia Staunton
First Equal in Science Effort and Achievement in Music
Katie Stewart
Third in Art Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Science
Lexie Stewart
Third Equal in English Effort and Achievement in Art Second in Te Reo Maori Effort and Achievement in Physical Education Achievement in Social Studies
Bella Taylor
Jamie Trass
Second in English Second in Equal Social Studies Effort and Achievement in Advanced Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Art Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication Effort and Achievement in Materials Technology Hard Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Science Effort and Achievement in Spanish Effort in Physical Education
Jet Tyler
First in Art Third in Science Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication
Sammy Vincent
Third Equal in Spanish Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology
YEAR 10 MERIT CERTIFICATES FOR EFFORT AND/OR ACHIEVEMENT: Oliver Atkinson
Effort in English
Marnie Bloor
Effort and Achievement in Music
Riley Borthwick
Effort in Food Technology
Asty Bosley
Effort and Achievement in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Kiana Campion
Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Food Technology Effort and Achievement in Materials Technology Hard Effort and Achievement in Social Studies Effort in Science
Ani Chater
Effort and Achievement in Art Effort and Achievement in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Sam Davidson
Effort and Achievement in Science
Jacob Dawson
Effort and Achievement in Social Studies
Jordan Dibley
Effort in Science
Kaci Dittmer
Effort and Achievement in English Achievement in Mathematics
Simone Epapara
Effort in Science
Jaegar Fraser
Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Social Studies
Adele Goldsack
Effort and Achievement in Art Effort and Achievement in Social Studies
Kaiawha Heke
Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Social Studies
Reggae Hepi-Ritete
Effort and Achievement in Food Technology Effort and Achievement in History Achievement in Advanced Physical Education
Ash Hossack
Effort and Achievement in English Effort in CAD for Product Design and Engineering
Caleb Houia
Effort and Achievement in Physical Education
Anna Ingram
Effort and Achievement in Business Studies Effort and Achievement in Computer Aided Design
Leah Jones
Effort and Achievement in Art Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology
Zara Keech
Effort and Achievement in English
Rebecca Kent
Effort and Achievement in Social Studies Achievement in Advanced Physical Education
Zion Mathews
Achievement in Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Business Studies Effort and Achievement in Computer Aided Design Effort and Achievement in Science
Neville Maxwell
Effort and Achievement in Science
Manaia Miller
Effort and Achievement in Music
Natasha Miller
Effort and Achievement in Art
Kyra Mita
Effort in Social Studies
Unique Morehu
Achievement in Physical Education
Josh Morley
Effort and Achievement in Materials Technology Hard Effort in Food Technology
Ashley Morrison
Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effor and Achievement in Science
Keeli Murphy
Effort and Achievement in Art Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology
Taylan Onan
Effort and Achievement in CAD for Product Design and Engineering Effort and Achievement in Materials Technology Hard
Kayleigh Pyke
Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in Drama Effort and Achievement in Mathematics
Sacha Rogers-Mott
Effort in Advanced Physical Education
Gabriel Santos
Effort and Achievement in Drama Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Mathematics
Sophie Scott
Effort and Achievement in Computer Aided Design Effort and Achievement in Geography Effort and Achievement in Music
Shayne Tango Rawinia Te Moni
Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication
Cheyenne Tibble
Effort and Achievement in Science
Jeandre Viljoen
Effort and Achievement in Social Studies
Lewis Walker
Effort and Achievement in Art Effort and Achievement in English
Jade Waraki
Effort in Mathematics
Sophie Willemsen
Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication Effort and Achievement in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Sharea Wilson
Effort and Achievement in Maori
Logan Windelborn
Effort and Achievement in Computer Aided Design Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in Science
A J Wisse
Effort and Achievement in Social Studies
YEAR 10 ACADEMIC AWARDS: Jayden Armstrong
First in Music
Brandyleigh Atatu
First Equal in Te Puawaitanga
Louise Bentley
Third in Art Effort and Achievement in Materials Technology Hard Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Estelle Bilbe
First in Advanced Physical Education First in Physical Education
Second Equal in History Third Equal in English Daniel Burrows
First in Computer Science & Technology Second Equal in Advanced Physical Education Second in Geography Second in Physical Education Second Equal in Science Third Equal in English
Freddy-Ray Collier
First in Te Reo Maori Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Science Effort and Achievement in Social Studies Achievement in English
Tegan Fookes
First in Drama Second in English Third in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in Advanced Physical Education Effort and Achievement in History Effort and Achievement in Physical Education
Ila Ford-Robertson
First in English First in Geography First in Spanish Third Equal in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Science
Tia Hingston
Second in Te Reo Maori Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Achievement in Social Studies
Naomi Iraia
Second in Advanced Physical Education
Jessica Jordan
Second in Spanish
Tracy Kwok
Third Equal in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in CAD for Product Design and Engineering Effort and Achievement in Computer Science & Technology Effort and Achievement in History
Anais Lawson
Second Equal in Drama Second Equal in Science
Third Equal in Geography Effort and Achievement in Business Studies Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Tanner Lawson
Second Equal in Drama
Ruby Millichamp
Third Equal in Geography Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Physical Education Effor and Achievement in Science
Ryan Newson
Third Equal in Social Studies Effort in Mathematics
Holly Nixon
Second in Social Studies Effort and Achievement in English
Stella Pinckney
First in Science First Equal in Mathematics Second in Computer Science & Technology Third in Advanced Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Business Studies Effort and Achievement in English
Althea Rasendriya
First Equal in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Music
Annuschka Rickard-Hodge
Second Equal in Music
Hirini Ryland
Third in Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Advanced Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Social Studies Effort in Mathematics Effor and Achievement in Science
Marcela Sanzana-Leal
Second in Art Effort and Achievement in Physical Education Effort and Achievement in Science
Ella Scott
First in History Effort and Achievement in Computer Aided Design Effort and Achievement in Music
Sydney Taylor
Second Equal in History Effort and Achievement in Computer Aided Design Effort and Achievement in Mathematics
Regan Thompson
First in Equal Te Puawaitanga
Alice Waldin
First Equal in Advanced Physical Education First in Art Effort and Achievement in Geography Effort and Achievement in Science Effort and Achievement in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Zayne Wass
Second Equal in Music Effort and Achievement in Geography
Te Aorere White
First in Maori First in Social Studies Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Effort and Achievement in Science Effort in Physical Education
Aleshia Williams-Lorenzen
Third Equal in Social Studies Effort and Achievement in Science Effort in Drama
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AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE On the 1st and 2nd of December this year 10 Year 10 Polynesian students from our school were given an insight into university life. Held at Auckland University, we were part of the BEAMS programme. BEAMS stands for Business, Engineering, Architecture, Medicine and Science. This programme came about because there are not many of our people in these professions. It was enjoyed by all who attended with Ms Curtis and Whaea Pani accompanying. We met and interacted with a lot of new people, teachers and students from other schools that were there. We were a part of all the workshops of the BEAMS programme which were a lot of fun and exciting to participate in. We were also fortunate and privileged to be able to spend the night in the University Halls. All who have attended have come away with a clearer understanding about these subjects and careers.
Article by: Freddy-Ray Collier, Year 10 student
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TERM 1 2017 DETAILS As it is the end of Term 4 please note the following term dates for 2017:
START OF TERM 1 Tuesday 24 January Wednesday 25 January Thursday 26 January Monday 30 January Tuesday 31 January & Wednesday 1 February
Wednesday 1 February Thursday 2 February Friday 3 February
Office opens (admin only) 8 am – 4 pm New Teachers day Teacher only day Public Holiday Course confirmation Days – Year 12 & 13 students must attend to confirm options and also those Yr 11 students who have not confirmed options. Students can call in between 9 am to 3 pm Yr 9 students 8.45 am to 3.15 pm Yr 9 & 13 students 8.45 am to 3.15 pm ALL students 8.45 am to 3.15 pm
TERM DATES Tuesday 31 January Tuesday 1 May Monday 24 July Monday 16 October
Thursday 13 April Friday 7 July Friday 29 September Friday 8 December
11 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 8 weeks
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A FINAL WORK FROM THE PRINCIPAL It seemed not so long ago when I last wrote my end of school year article for the newsletter and now, it is here already. One thing I am sure is that, after close to one year, you have all improved and become better in one way or another and I hope you have achieved the goals you set for yourselves at the start of this school year. But even if you haven’t, don’t worry - just keep on trying, work hard, and, sooner or later, you will get there! I remember at the start of the year, I encouraged you all to try hard and go beyond your limit. I’m glad to see that many of you have made it. If you have tried your best, and have become a better person of who you were yesterday, I commend you. You have done a great job! Your effort and labour will be the building blocks of your future success. A long summer holiday lies ahead of you so plan it well. Try some new things to challenge yourselves, go outdoors and explore places you have never been to. Have fun with your friends and family, and do something worthwhile. Youth is too precious a thing to waste, and I should know since it has certainly passed me by! For our year 13 students who are embarking on their journeys away from RLHS – I wish you all success and happiness and remember once a RLHS student always a RLHS student!
Finally, I would like to give my most sincere words of thanks to all our hardworking and dedicated staff - they are the glue that really holds it all together without whom RLHS would not be as successful as it is. Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a happy, safe and enjoyable New Year. Thank you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS / CAREGIVERS / STUDENTS _______________________________________________________________________________ MÄ€ORI EDUCATION TRUST
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END OF 2016 SCHOOL YEAR
This is the last newsletter for the year.
The school office is open until Wednesday 14 December 2016 so we can receive fee payments, enrolment forms etc. As above the school office re-opens on Tuesday 24 January 2017. ______________________________________________________________________________
FROM THE BOT The following RTLB policies are currently up for review. If you would like to view any of these policies, we invite you to come into the school where they are available at the Principal’s PA office. Alternatively, if you would like a copy emailed, please send an email to humphriesj@rotorualakes.school.nz Finances Property & Equipment Purchasing RTLB Debit Card RTLB Travel Vehicle Insurance Student Support Funding RTLB Offices _____________________________________________________________________________ SENIOR UNIFORM FOR 2017 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 Bill Davis Outdoor World. 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. _______________________________________________________________________________ FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION The Ministry of Education has developed a new L3 Songwriting Standard that will be published on NZQA’s website on 13 December. Here is the final draft standard and an example of an assessment resource: Subject Reference Making Music 3.11 Title Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking Level 3 Credits 8 Assessment Internal Subfield Music Domain Making Music Status Draft Status date Planned review date 31 December 2018 Date version published This achievement standard involves composing three original songs that express imaginative thinking. Achievement Criteria Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with Excellence Compose three original Compose three original Compose three original songs songs that express songs that effectively that convincingly express imaginative thinking express imaginative imaginative thinking thinking
Explanatory Notes This achievement standard is derived from The New Zealand Curriculum, Learning Media, Ministry of Education, 2007; Level 8 achievement objective Developing Ideas in the Music – Sound Arts strand; and is related to the material in the Teaching and Learning Guide for Music, Ministry of Education, 2012 This standard is also derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. For details of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa achievement objectives to which this standard relates, see the Papa Whakaako for the relevant learning area.
Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking involves developing, structuring, refining and representing original lyrical and musical ideas coherently and purposefully.
Compose three original songs that effectively express imaginative thinking involves developing, structuring, refining and representing original lyrical and musical ideas skilfully with style and character. Representation expresses imaginative intent appropriate to the genre of songwriting.
Compose three original songs that convincingly express imaginative thinking involves developing, structuring, refining and representing original lyrical and musical ideas with stylistic assurance and flair and communicated with impact. Representation expresses imaginative intent, in detail, and appropriate to the genre of songwriting
Imaginative thinking involves developing, structuring, and refining lyrical and musical concepts which may draw on visual or sonic imagery, ideas and personal experiences, and cultural inspiration. It also involves the quality of the blending of the lyrics with the melody and harmony lines, in relation to the songwriter’s intention.
It is intended that composition of waiata can be assessed in this standard. Songwriting may be individual or collaborative. The songs may comprise any combination of individual and collaborative work. Collaborative songwriting involves two to five students working in a group. The individual or group realises or oversees the performance of the completed song. Each student’s creative contribution to the song is individually assessed. The three songs, including their lyrics, will be of sufficient complexity to be assessed at this level. Representation includes both audio and visual formats. This includes clearly structured lyrics and musical representation according to appropriate performance practices, including style and genre. Evidence of representation will involve a: recording lyric and chord sheet and allows the song to be reproduced by others.
CAREERS DEPARTMENT NEWS BRIDGING THE GAP 2016! ________________________________________________________________________________________
PARENTS 101: ADVICE FOR THE BIG TRANSITION As the year’s end rapidly approaches, families are no doubt focusing on the immediate prospect of Year 13 exams and results. But most likely, they’re also thinking seriously about tertiary study in 2017. The transition from secondary school to university is exciting and challenging for students – but we’re also very mindful that parents are making a parallel shift! And so we’ve published the University of Auckland Parents’ Guide, which is full of useful information about study here. The publication includes sections about various degree programmes, student support services, Auckland City, accommodation, the application process, and fees amongst other topics. You can download a copy from our website or order a printed copy by phoning 0800 61 62 63.
Practical advice: school subject choices As well as information about University systems and services, we also offer practical advice for parents who wish to support their son or daughter’s study decisions at school. These bear directly on their chances of acceptance into those University programmes that have “required subjects”, which students need to have passed at school. You can help steer things in the right direction by consulting the University’s 2017 Subject Guide for School Students (suitable for students Years 9 to 12). We recommend encouraging young people to enrol in subjects that really interest and motivate them rather than what might be perceived as highly career focused or more prestigious. Career-specific planning is definitely beneficial, but we also know that employers value all sort of subjects that aren’t overtly vocational in nature. Parents could also use some of the career-planning tools on the Careers New Zealand website. These help young people to identify and plan towards potential career paths. There’s also a module for parents. _________________________________________________________________________________ Generosity New Zealand/GiveME - This is an Online Scholarship Database available FREE in the school library OR the Careers Classroom. You can access hundreds of scholarships from across New Zealand. Domestic Students/NZ Residents Only. Please see Mrs Oldman in the careers office to access this database. Applications for many Scholarships have either closed or closing soon so please check the closing dates and details required from the University or Polytechnic website.
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RLHS GATEWAY/COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP COURSE Congratulations to the following students who participated in The Learning Place Communication and Leadership course which was held this term: Harley Cassel, Sam Chadwick, Dylan Collett, Corban Frederick, Jackie Downs, Josh Elia, Tuhi George, Elijah Gran-Kapua, Kawhina Hohepa, Quinn Moore, Andries Notnagel, Shania Parkinson, Stace Pomare, Logan Rangitutia, Rikijean Rangitutia, Dion Rose, Ray Smith and Natalie Wisse. The course included three Unit Standards: Describe teams and team leadership; Contribute within a team or group which has an objective; Give and respond to feedback on performance and was held over two days. The course was based around Team Building and being a Team Leader and a Team Member. Students were required within their teams to find solutions to a number of scenarios both practical and hypothetical. All students worked well together and successfully completed the course. Well done to you all!
_________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Parents/Caregivers/Whanau
ROTORUA LAKES HIGH SCHOOL – “PARENTS IN PARTNERSHIP” A CAREERS & GATEWAY INITIATIVE Our 2016 Gateway Programme has had another successful year in supporting 110 students having the opportunity to gain experience in the workforce while gaining credits towards their NZQA results. Many of these students were supported by local businesses including: Retail, Hair and Beauty, Engineering, Medical, Swimming, Early Childcare, Health and Safety, First Aid, Leadership, Barista and Wood Manufacturing. Completing a Gateway placement gives students the opportunity to experience first-hand what a career path in these industry areas would involve and help determine the subject choices which may need to be made to support these career choices. The Careers Department Gateway Programme is achieving strong growth within the School. To help us to achieve the best outcomes and results for students, this is being shared with you, to gain expressions of interest from Parents/Caregivers/Whanau who own or manage a business and who would be willing to provide a Gateway placement and or work experience for our Senior students. We envisage students being placed in a business for 1 Day a week for 10 weeks. If you are interested in being part of the Rotorua Lakes High School – PARENTS IN PARTNERSHIP” programme, please complete the following form and return it to the Careers Department by the start of the school year 2017. Early next year we will contact you and provide details of how a partnership with you might look like.
PANI McLEAN HOD Careers
PB WALKER Principal
ROTORUA LAKES HIGH SCHOOL CAREERS DEPARTMENT/GATEWAY WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP I/We (Company Name) …………………………………………………………………………………………. Are interested in being part of the Gateway Industry Partnership in 2017 (Family Contact Person): ………………………………………………………………………………………. (Email Address): ………………………………………………………………………………………………...
WISHING YOU ALL A VERY MERRY XMAS AND SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR – SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! FROM THE CAREERS DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY NOTICES
We are looking for a caring, supportive homestay family for an 11 year old Japanese International student. He will be attending Mokoia Intermediate School for the 2017 school year. Previous experience with international students is not essential. It is preferable for the student to be within walking distance from school, if possible. The homestay fee is $230.00 per week. Please contact either Mrs Little, Deputy Principal, or Mrs Forge 07 345 9071 or gforge@mokoia.school.nz
CONTACT US
ROTORUA LAKES HIGH SCHOOL Mr P B Walker, Principal BA (Hons), Dip Ed, Post Grad Dip Second Language Tchg, Dip Tchg P O Box 7002, Te Ngae, Rotorua Phone: 345 6124 Fax: 345 5964
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