Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No.3 - 16 FEBRUARY 2018
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 News & Events – P. 3 - 5 Department News – P. 6 - 8 Sports - P. 8 Careers & Gateway – P. 9 - 11 Contact Us – P. 12 Community Notices – P. 12 - 14 Our Sponsors – P. 15
Dear Parents/Caregivers Kia ora tatou
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
_________________________________________________________________________ CELEBRATORY ASSEMBLY On Wednesday 14 February, we held a special assembly to congratulate and acknowledge the successes of our students. The students who achieved their 2017 NCEA Certificates Endorsed with Excellence and Merit were congratulated and their names were announced in last week’s newsletter. Our 2018 school leaders were also presented with their badges. Further to our NCEA successes we have been advised of an outstanding success for Tom Waldin. He has achieved 3 scholarship grades in in the NZQA exams last year in Chemistry, Physics and Stats. A big thank you to all staff who helped to organize and of course, to all parents and caregivers who attended. It was a great assembly and fantastic results for all our students. Well Done!
_________________________________________________________________________ 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 2 2 3 1 1
Subject Chemistry Biology Biology Legal Studies Combined Science
Standard 91161 (Part A) 91154 91602 US 542 90943
Date Tuesday 22 & 23 Feb Friday 23 Feb at 9 am Friday 23 Feb at 9 am Week 5 Between Week 5 & 6
_________________________________________________________________________ PARENTS INFORMATION EVENING We invite parents to an informal meeting on Wednesday 28th February. Please see below for timetabled Session and Time What Staff Venue Intro to our school A session aimed at parents of Year 9 and 10. Mr Walker, Mrs Auditorium 4.15 – 4.45 Covering re-establishment of FOTS, basics of Atkinson, Mrs school day to day running (eg timetable, Short, Ms options) Peer Support, Sports Co-ordinator MacFarlane overview, Pastoral Support. Welcome and This is open to any of our parents. An Dean Year 9 Begins in introduction to the opportunity for parents to meet the house Heads of Auditorium and House system group tutor of their child and the HOH. Houses, House then moves to 4.45-5.15 Group Tutors venues in Houses Year 9 Core Class For year 9 Parents: Core Teachers 9M1 – introductions A brief introduction to the core teachers ( Auditorium 5.20-5.45 Maths, English, Science, Social Studies and 9M2 – Music PE) of your childs core class. Room Please find out prior to the evening which 9M3 – Special core class your child is in ( 9M1,9M2, 9M3, Needs Room 9S2, 9S3 or 9 Rumaki) 9S2 – C8 9S3 – Library 9RMK - Wharenui sessions. Parents are welcome to attend any or all sessions.
The following Areas will be available for parents to pop in between 4.00-4.40: Area Languages, Drama, Music Technology/Art Teachers
Who Ms Draper, Mrs Harris, Mrs Stunell Mrs Webster (HOD Technology), Mrs Gainsford, Mr Whitby, Mr Morgan, Mr Flitton, Ms Carlan-Riddell, Ms Malcolm, Mrs Howard
Venue Music Room Technology Department Classrooms
Throughout the afternoon, school prefects will be in the auditorium available to take parents around to the correct areas. There will also be tea and coffee available.
Yours sincerely,
Principal
NEWS & EVENTS _________________________________________________________________________________________
2018 EDUCATION GRANTS Applications are now available from Owners or their Descendants for the 2018 Education Grants listed below: GRANTS FOR SECONDARY LEVEL
GRANTS FOR TERTIARY LEVEL
Haumingi 1 A2 Incorporation (Yrs 9 – 13) Kapenga M Trust (Yrs. 9 – 13) Whangamoa Trust (Rotoiti 17) (Yrs. 12 & 13 only) Haumingi 1 A2 Incorporation Kapenga M Trust (including Scholarship) Kokako Trust Mangorewa Kaharoa Te Taumata Trust (full time study only) Paehinahina Mourea Trust (full time study only) Parekarangi Trust Pukaingataru B18 Trust Rangatira E Trust Taumanu Land Trust (full time study only) Tautara Matawhaura Trust (Matawhaura 3 Trust) Te Tahuna Trust (Rotoiti 13D2) Te Whaiti Nui A Toi Trust - (2nd & subsequent years of full time study only) Waerenga East & West Inc Whangamoa Trust (Rotoiti 17)
For application forms please go to http://rotorua.deloitte.conz Please note Tertiary grant forms are ONLINE only, unless otherwise stated. Secondary grant forms are HARD COPY – print from website or from the Deloitte offices: Pukeroa Oruawhata House, 2/1176 Amohau Street, POBox 12003, Rotorua Ph: 343 1050 – email nzrotoruaenquiries@deloitte.co.nz CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – MONDAY 30 APRIL @ 4.3O PM
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TERM 1 KEY DATES 2018 Wed 21 February Wed 14 February Wed 28 February Tues 6 - Fri 9 March Thur 8 March Mon 19 – Fri 23 March Thurs 22 March Tues 27 March – Thurs 29 March Fri 6 April Wed 11 – Fri 13 April Mon 16 April – Fri 27 April
Athletics Day Prefects Investiture / Celebratory Assembly Parents Info Evening 4pm – 6 pm Year 13 Camp Mid Island Athletics Summer Tournament Week Swimming Sports Day Yr 12 Sports Science Camp BOPSS Swimming Champs Year 10 Camp EASTER BREAK
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
DEPARTMENT NEWS _________________________________________________________________________________________
MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE
Each WEDNESDAY from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11
All Welcome - Please bring a snack and a smile _______________________________________________________________________________________
YEAR 13 CAMP The camp for year 13 students will be held at the Ohope Christian Camp, our favourite venue for 30+ years, mid-day on Tuesday 6 March – Friday 9
March 2018
The aims of the camp are to: Develop unity in the Senior School Develop leadership and initiative skills Motivate students to set goals and work towards achieving them. Review their year 12 progress and set targets for Level 3 (or where appropriate Level 2) NCEA - future planning Start the House Spirit ethos for the year. Activities will include Motivation and Goal Setting, Future Planning, Leadership, Team Building and House Spirit activities, Time Management, Beach Education. A letter with further details will be sent to all Yr 13 parents shortly.
Tues 6 March – Friday 9 March Leaving school @ 12 noon Return to school @ 1.30 pm (approx.)
Cost = $185 approx Bus travel provided Open to all Year 13 Students
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH HILLARY AWARDS NEWS
Opportunities for Adventurous Journeys with Gerry Purcell (Outside Provider): 2-3 March (overnight) - Silver level AJ training course, Tauranga/Kaimais (Applications close 18 February) 10 & 11 March (not overnight) - Bronze level AJ Training Course, Tauranga (Applications close 28 February) 17 & 18 March - part Gold level Training Course (Risk Management and River Safety), Tauranga/Karangahake (Applications close 28 February). 24-25 March (overnight) - Bronze level AJ (for those did their training earlier). 30 Mar - 2 Apr (Easter weekend) - I am shadowing a Gold practice Journey. Could have a separate party of Silver or Gold level doing the same Journey. (likely be in the Kaimais). April school holidays, 14-24 April - Lava Camp at Mt. Ruapehu, where participants can do Bronze or Silver level AJ Training and get one/two of their AJs completed. 12 & 13 May (not overnight) - part Gold level Training Course (Risk Management and River Safety), Tauranga/Karangahake (Applications close 28 February). April school holidays - If there is enough interest Gerry can arrange a Lava Camp at Mt. Ruapehu, where participants can do Silver level AJ Training and get one/two of their AJs completed. NEW CANDIDATES: All new registrations will now be “on-line” and paper books will no longer be issued to candidates. (Payment for the award must be in full at the time of registration, as it is made online when registering, direct to Head Office.) There are opportunities to do “Direct Entry” to Silver or Gold level, if you are above 15 or 16 years old. You have until you are 25 years old to complete the award. Students can now register directly online to the award on their website, https://dofehillary.org.nz/. When you select our Award Unit, Rotorua Lakes High School, please use carlans@rotorualakes.school.nz as the reference email to get in. Head office has advised that their on line payment system will not be live until March, so please use the following banking details below for payment for the award, $86.25 for Bronze and Silver. There is also an on-line permission form you will need to complete at the time of registering please. When both payment and permission slips are complete, I can confirm their registration for our unit. Also students must meet the age requirements for each level to register; full details are on their website. Bank Account: The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award ANZ Bank: 06 0507 0091490 00 Please use your surname as the Main Reference
Students can sign up for the award in the academic year that they will turn 14 years old, allowing them to work in their peer groups as a cohort. This is a new rule as of 2018.
EXISTING CANDIDATES: All students currently working on your awards, please be sure to finish off all your bits and pieces, get it all signed off and bring your documents into Mrs. Carlan-Riddell. Let her know what trainings or journeys you need to do so we can get them organized for you early in the year while the weather is milder.
GOLD CANDIDATES: Look in the notices for a meeting this week! Remember all your trainings and journeys need to be approved well ahead of time by the National Office, so please get your groups organized (must be the same group for all stages), and work out your dates for the year, to be sure you complete your award. You also have to do a residential project, which must be approved. There are many available, and we have lots of advice to help you get started! It is YOUR AWARD, and you must plan and organize it all in your groups, without adult support. Supervision on the tramps will still be provided, but all other aspects must be done independently. See the Duke of Edinburgh website for full details on the award.
SPORTS _______________________________________________________________________________________
NETBALL 2018 There are some exciting changes happening for secondary school netball this year. Rotorua Netball have resurfaced the top 12 courts with a rebound surface, reduced them to 8 with a designated umpire run, and lights are being set up to accommodate these 8 courts. With the ability to now play at night, they are moving all secondary school netball (Year 9-13) to Wednesday nights. The times of games are yet to be confirmed. This will be a great opportunity to have all our school teams playing around the same time, where they can watch and support each other. With Wednesday nights being the playing night for all, team trainings will either be on a Monday or Tuesday night. In term 1 trainings will be 3.30-5.30. At trainings all teams will participate in a 20-30 min theory session, a skill session for 45 minutes with Mrs Insley, and will then finish with a 45min session with their team coach. We really want to build every player's game knowledge this year as well as work on individual basic skills. This will ultimately lead to better play, enjoyment of the game, and team success. The trial process for selecting teams will begin in week 3, with teams finalized by the end of week 5. RLHS will also be selecting an Academy Squad this year at the completion of the school trials. Along with their team commitments, the Academy players will be involved in a further weekly training which will include physical and mental skill development, nutrition, skill analysis and game analysis. The players will also be attending additional tournaments during the year. If you have any queries or would like to be involved with netball at RLHS either as a coach, manager or sideline first aid/ physio please do not hesitate in contacting me at insleyk@rotorualakes.school.nz We are really looking forward to a fantastic season and building on our successes from 2017.
Kimiora Insley - TIC Netball
GATEWAY & CAREERS 2018
We have 2 new exciting Gateway courses piloting at the moment: The Mad Butcher are supporting schools in a fantastic new Gateway Programme. Students will learn the roles and responsibilities of working in a modern butchery environment. It is for 1 day per week for 6 weeks within one of our Mad Butcher Stores. They will have the opportunity to gain 22 credits Level 3 and apply for an apprenticeship within the Mad Butcher Group, as well as being involved in the day to day duties and gaining first-hand knowledge and experience. ANZ program 2018 is being offered to year 12 and year 13 Students to be placed into a ANZ Branch for 1 day a week for a period of 5 weeks. During this time students will be placed in a variety of areas within the bank. A FANTASTIC new opportunity for the students
Please come and see Mrs Hingston in the Gateway Office to get a form to register your interest. Ph: 3456124 x 258 email: hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz
KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER CALENDAR 20 FEB 8 MAR 2 MAY 15 – 16 MAY 17 MAY 18 MAY 25 MAY 8 JUNE 27 JUNE 12 JULY 1 AUGUST 31 AUGUST 31 AUGUST 30 OCT
CATE Meeting CATE Forestry Professional Development Day CATE AGM Careers Expo Rotorua Tertiary Update Day Waikato Uni Open Day Wintec Open Day To Ohomai Open Day (Tauranga Campus) Otago Uni Liaison visit (1.30 – 2 pm) Canterbury Uni Open Day Massey Uni Open Day (Manuwatu) Victoria Uni Open Day Wintec Health Taster Day CATE Meeting
The following UNIVERSITIES will be in to talk to interested students this term during lunchtime on these dates:
27th February
1.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Canterbury Uni Visit
28th February
1.30 pm - 2.00 pm Massey Uni Visit
4th April
1.30 pm – 2.00 pm
Wintec Liaison Visit
11th April
1.30 pm – 2.00 pm
Victoria 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
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