Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 22 -
28 July 2017 J
CHALKBOARD From the Principal - P. 1 -2 News & Events – P. 2 - 7 Sports – P. 7 Careers – P. 8 - 11 Contact Us – P. 11 Community Notices – P. 12 - 13 Our Sponsors – P. 13
Dear Parents/Caregivers Kia ora tatou
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
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WELCOME TO TERM 3 Welcome back to the start of Term 3, a busy term for all. Seniors are gearing up for subject choices for next year, as well as working hard preparing for Prelim exams. All the best for this term. _____________________________________________________________________________________
SWIMMING SUCCESS Over the weekend of 21-23 July Swim Rotorua Swimming Club made their annual trip to compete at the Taranaki Regional Championships. Three of the team were from Rotorua Lakes High School: Rebecca Reid (14yrs) was a finalist in the 13 - 14 yr age group in 5 races – placing 5th in 100 fly, 6th in 50 free, 7th in 100 back and 8th in 100 and 800 freestyle. Skye Cox (15yrs) was competing in the 15 & over age group – won the SILVER medal in 50 freestyle, 3 BRONZE medals in 100 and 200 back and in the 100 free relay with Paddy. She also placed 4th in 100 free and 50 back and was a finalist in 2 other events. Paddy Baylis (17 yrs) competing in the 15& over age group won 4 SILVER medals – in 200 and 800 freestyle, 200 IM and 100 fly and 2 BRONZE in 100 breaststroke and the 100m relay. Swim Rotorua and all at RLHS are proud of these athletes and their fantastic achievements. _____________________________________________________________________________________
ASSESSMENTS The following assessments have been set down to take place within the next few 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.