Rotorua Lakes High School + “Mauria te pono – Keep steadfastly to the truth” NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 6 – 10 March 2017
CHALKBOARD From the Principal P. 1 - 2 Important Information P. 2 - 3 News from Departments P. 3 Sports P. 3 - 4 Careers P. 4 - 5 Contact us P. 6 Community Notices P. 6 - 8
Dear Parents/Caregivers Kia ora tatou
Sponsors P. 9 - 10
FROM THE PRINCIPAL _________________________________________________________________________________
STAFF CHANGES Today is Mr Mark Smithells last day with us. We thank him for stepping in at the beginning of the year to cover Year 9 classes due to our increased roll. On Monday we welcome Mrs Mwarawa Kairaoi in a full time position to our staff to take over these classes. _________________________________________________________________________________
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 1.1 2.1 3.1
3 2
3
Subject Apply Drama techniques in a Dramatic Context (4 credits) Apply drama techniques in a Scripted Context (4 credits) Interpret scripted text to Integrate Drama techniques in a Performance (4 credits) Chemistry Assessment - Redox processes Digital Technology - Produce desktop published document to meet a set brief (5 credits ) Level 3 Digital Technology - Produce desktop published document for organisation use (6 credits)
Standard 90006
Date Assessment week 13 – 17 March
91213
Assessment week 13 – 17 March
91512
Assessment week 20 – 24 March
91393 2788
Friday 17 March 2017 Assessment week 9, 31 March 2017
2789
Assessment week 9, 31 March 2017
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TERM 1 KEY DATES Thurs 16 March Tues 21 March Thurs 23 March Yours sincerely,
Principal
Mon 27 – Fri 31 Mar Thurs 6 April Tues 11 April Tues 11 – 14 Apr Wed 19 Apr – Fri 5 May FRI 14 APR TO MON 1 MAY
Mid Island Athletics Yr 13 Tourism Trip – Hobbiton Yr 12 Tourism Trip - Agrodome, Agroventures, AmazeMe, Rainbow Springs and Kiwi Encounter Summer Tournament Yr11 History Trip - Waiouru Road Safety Youth Expo 9.30 – 12noon Year 10 Camp Spain Trip EASTER BREAK
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS / CAREGIVERS / STUDENTS __________________________________________________________________________________
ROAD SAFETY YOUTH EXPO 2017 Rotorua Lakes Council is holding a Road Safety Youth Expo on Tuesday 11th April 2017, 9.30 to 12.00, at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre. All of the Year 11 Students will be attending this course and transport will be provided to and from the venue. We expect our students to be in correct uniform for this day and they will need to bring a snack, as the canteen will not be available at interval. __________________________________________________________________________________
JUNIOR NUMERACY TESTING / RESULTS All Year 9 students and any new Year 10 students have now been numeracy tested. This testing shows us what strategies students are able to use and it also tells us about each student's level of numeracy knowledge. These results inform teachers of students’ numeracy strengths and weaknesses and will assist differentiation of teaching/learning in the classroom. The main issue we see with students on entry to Rotorua Lakes High School is their weaker understanding/knowledge of proportions (fractions, decimals and percentages) and of higher level multiplication/division tables. If parents would like to see their child’s results, you are welcome to e-mail kellyk@rotorualakeshigh.school.nz __________________________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL ACCOUNTS
Parents / Caregivers please note that the first Account for school fees have been posted. We would appreciate payment as soon as possible please. NB: If you pay via internet banking, please ensure your child’s name is used as a reference. Our ASB account number appears on your invoice. A big Thank You to those parents who have already paid. Just a reminder, that all school fees must be paid in full before senior students can attend the school ball. If you would like to start up an automatic payment, we have forms for the bank at school. Please feel free to contact Student Reception.
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GENERAL ACTIVITY DONATION Each year the school seeks from parents a $70 donation per student. This is included in the school fees account. This donation can be claimed as a charitable donation through Inland Revenue. At Rotorua Lakes High School we spend the donation on first aid supplies, school nurse, library donation and student diaries, and to support cocurricular activities. It is unfortunate that we need to seek charitable support from parents / whanau for so-called ‘free education’ but government grants to schools do not cover a lot of extras. Thank you very much to the parents / whanau who pay this voluntary donation. __________________________________________________________________________________
TERM DATES FOR 2017 Term 1
NO. WEEKS
TUESDAY 31 JANUARY 2017 TERM 2 TUESDAY 1 MAY 2017 TERM 3 MONDAY 24 JULY 2017 TERM 4 MONDAY 16 OCTOBER 2017
THURSDAY 13 APRIL 2017
11 WEEKS
FRIDAY 7 JULY 2017
10 WEEKS
FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2017
10 WEEKS
FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER 2017
8 WEEKS
NEWS FROM DEPARTMENTS __________________________________________________________________________________ MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE
Each Thursday from 3.15 – 4.15 in A11 – All Welcome Please bring a snack and a smile
SPORTS Hot off the Press from our Coaches and Managers __________________________________________________________________________________ BOYS HOCKEY Names have been called and trials will start the week of March 20th. More details in school notices next week. Games will start next term Thursday nights. Trainings will be 5.00 Tuesdays. __________________________________________________________________________________ DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S HILLARY AWARD Further opportunities for adventurous journeys include: Silver level Adventurous Journey Training - 1/2 April. Commencing at 0900 (9 am) in Welcome Bay. Then mid-afternoon we travel to Ngamuwahine, off SH 29, camp overnight, participants give a 4-6 minute presentation (on an outdoor subject I will give them the week prior to the course), set-up and operate a Mountain Radio, cook their meals over an open fire.
Sunday we do some off-track navigation. The course should conclude by 1600 (4 pm) on the Sunday afternoon at Ngamuwahine Outdoor Education Centre carpark. Cost will be $25. Applications by 15 March. Gold level Adventurous Journey Training - 17-19 March, comprising an Outdoor Training NZ (OTNZ) Risk Management in the Outdoors Course and the OTNZ River Safety/Crossings Course. Course will commence at 2000 (8 pm) on Friday evening, likely at Greerton Scout Hall. Saturday will commence at 0900 (9 am). Then late afternoon we travel to Dickey Flat Campsite, Karangahake Gorge, north of Waihi, camp overnight, participants give a 7-10 minute presentation (on an outdoor subject given them a week prior to course), set-up and operate a Mountain Radio, cook their own meals. Sunday we do an OTNZ River Crossing/Safety Course, during which participants, and their packs, will get wet. The course should conclude by 1500 (3 pm) on the Sunday afternoon at Dickey Flat Campsite. Cost will be $25. Applications by 5 March. REMINDER - You do not necessarily have to have completed your Bronze or Silver Award, before doing the next level of training, but is best you have done at least the practice journey at your current level. Late applications may not be accepted. For further details of the courses, please contact HOD Visual Arts, Shana Carlan-Riddell carlans@rotorualakes.school.nz
CAREERS DEPARTMENT BRIDGING THE GAP 2017! HEADS UP! IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP FOR TERM 1
daily notices
(It is important that students check the each day during House Group time for important careers events and deadlines.)
TERM 1 Unless otherwise stated all Tertiary Liaison Presentations are held in the Careers Classroom, usually at lunchtime. 21 March Canterbury University Liaison Visit 1.30 pm 22 March AUT Auckland Liaison Visit 1.30pm 30 March Massey University Te Manu Taiko Presentations 1.30 – 3.00pm 3 April Auckland Uni Whakapiki Ake Yr12 & 13 Presentations 1.30pm 4 April WINTEC Liaison Visit – 11.05 am - Note Morning Tea Time 6 April Auckland University Liaison Visit – 1.30 pm 7 April Victoria University Liaison Visit – 1.30pm School Holidays: 14 – 30 April 2017 __________________________________________________________________________________
GOAL DIGGER – CAREER SOLUTIONS How to Avoid your Teen Heading down the Career Black Hole THURSDAY 23 MARCH 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Rydges Hotel, Rotorua Cost: $10.00
Are you struggling to see the future path for yourself or your teenager beyond school? Are you or your teen planning on heading off to study and you have no idea what's needed to be ready? Then this seminar is for you!
Seminar for Parents, Caregivers & Mentors Tammy-Lee, an experienced and qualified Career Counsellor from Goal Digger, is holding the annual seminar for parents and caregivers of secondary school students. If you want to know about:
Recognising the signs that your teen is heading off track in regards to preparing for their future Understanding your teenager and what occupations would suit their style How to help your teenager get a future plan when they haven’t got one Going off to study? What you need to know to be prepared as a parent and University jargon explained.
Head to our website and register now (click the button below). Places are strictly limited. www.goaldigger.co.nz Last year’s seminar was really well attended and the reviews were great, so please ensure that you don’t miss out and of course, spread the word! __________________________________________________________________________________
2017 New Initiative!!! Paid Work Experience whilst studying towards a Level 7, Diploma in Digital Media. Check out the inside of Digital Base Camp, the new initiative for third year students https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByWwxGePkQtqd2pjb1hZTXJ0T3c If you know anyone who is passionate about drawing, comics and gaming and would like to become a fully qualified animator by 2018 and work in the industry in 2019, we have 2 spaces left! Contact us!! Jennifer Robinson E jennifer.robinson@animationcollege.co.nz P +64 027 532 0414 Level 2, 1220 Eruera Street, Rotorua, New Zealand P.O. Box 7799 Wellesley Street, AKLD 1141 __________________________________________________________________________________
OVERSEAS STUDENT EXCHANGE! Students thinking of a student exchange either this year or in 2018 please come to the Careers Office for information on the following exchange programmes: YOUR EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE www.youreducation.co.nz A HIGH SCHOOL YEAR WITH STS EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES www.sts-education.co.nz LATTITUDE GLOBAL VOLUNTEERING The original international volunteering & gap year organization – since 1972 www.lattitude.org.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
COMMUNITY NOTICES __________________________________________________________________________________
COME AND JOIN ROTORUA UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB WE WANT YOU FOR THE 2017 SEASON Preseason trainings have started at Neil Hunt Park Premier Men & Women, Mens championship, Baywide Men, U19 U15 boys, Social Women, U16 girls, Federation U12. Any queries to rotoruaunited@gmail.com
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St John Youth programmes help young New Zealanders aged between 6 and 18 to develop first aid, health care, leadership and life skills. Young people who experience our programmes gain confidence and empathy, as well as knowledge and leadership skills. Some continue their relationship with St John when they become adults. Mondays at the St John Ambulance Hall, Pereika St. Juniors - 5.45 pm – 7.15 pm Intermediates and Seniors - 7 pm to 8.30 pm To find out more about joining St John Youth visit: https://youth.stjohn.org.nz or 0800 785 646 or craig.elphick@stjohn.org.nz
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS