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Rotorua Lakes High School +

+ “Mauria te pono – Keep steadfastly to the truth” NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 8 – 24 March 2017

CHALKBOARD From the Principal P. 1 - 2 Important Information P. 2 - 5 News from Departments P. 6 Sports P. 7 Careers P. 7 - 9 Contact us P. 10 Community Notices P. 10 - 14

Dear Parents/Caregivers Kia ora tatou

Sponsors P. 15 - 16

FROM THE PRINCIPAL STUDENT SUCCESSES __________________________________________________________________________________

KYRA MITA Congratulations to Kyra Mita, Year 11, on her selection for the New Zealand Junior 19 Women - 2017 IVF World Distance Championships, Tahiti.

Brilliant achievement.

Well done Kyra.

_________________________________________________________________________________ BOP SECONDARY SCHOOLS GAMBLERS STAKES (Show Jumping & Dressage) Class 2 year 9 and 10 students: While she did not place Mikaela Douglas did her first ever cross country and it was her first time to be part of the school team. Well done.

Class 3, year 11, 12 and 13 Students 2nd Bella Uhl 21st Amy Moore 27th Emma Jackson 28th Belinda Hatton 30th Caitlyn Rust

Belinda Hatton was on a horse that she is developing and it was their first event together – great achievement. A BIG congratulations to Bella Uhl, who has attended this event for the last five years. This competition is tough at the top.

Bella rode really well and she was just 10 points off the maximum score.

Congratulations to all students who competed ___________________________________________________________________________________ WAKA AMA CHAMPIONSHIPS All the very best to our students who are competing in the Waka Ama Championships next week.

Kyra Mita Latisha Winiata Kiana Campion Sharea Wilson Putiputi Rowberry Bella Uhl ___________________________________________________________________________________

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.

Level 2 3 1 3 1 2 2 2 1 1 3 2 3 1

Subject Digital Technology Digital Technology Art Painting Art Painting Spanish Spanish Geography Chemistry Science Science Health Maths Statistics Maths

Standard 2788 2789 90914 91446 90910 91152 91245 91161 90930 90939 91461 91264 91581 91032

Date Assessment week 9, 31 March Assessment week 9, 31 March Wednesday 29 March, 12 pm Tuesday 4 April, 3 pm Week 9 – 27 to 29 March portfolio Week 9 – 27 to 29 March portfolio Mon 27 March Fri 31 March Week 9 - beginning 27 March Week 10 - beginning April 13 Week 9 & 10 Week 10 Week 10 + 11 Week 10

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Yours sincerely,

Principal

TERM 1 KEY DATES Mon 27 – Fri 31 Mar Mon 3 April Thurs 6 April Tues 11 April Tues 11 – 14 Apr Wed 19 Apr – Fri 5 May FRI 14 APR TO MON 1 MAY

Summer Tournament Yr 11 Geo Trip to Waitomo Yr11 History Trip - Waiouru Road Safety Youth Expo 9.30 – 12noon Year 10 Camp Spain Trip EASTER BREAK

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS / CAREGIVERS / STUDENTS ___________________________________________________________________________________

SIGNING STUDENTS OUT OF SCHOOL EARLY The system is: The student brings a note written and signed by the parent / caregiver The House Group Tutor signs the note at House Group time in the morning The student presents the note to leave class The student presents the note to the Duty Dean in the Duty Dean’s office next to the Canteen to sign out of school The student signs back into school at the Duty Dean’s office when they return ___________________________________________________________________________________

“LOVES ME NOT” COURSE

All Year 12 students

will participate in the "Loves Me Not" course on Wednesday 5th April. This full day course is being run in conjunction with the New Zealand police. For further information please read the FAQ's below.

What is Loves-Me-Not? Loves-Me-Not is a ‘whole-school approach’ to prevent abusive behaviour in relationships. It is based on a student inquiry learning process, where students take action (personal action, effective bystander action and community action) to prevent harm from relationship abuse. Loves-Me-Not is designed for Year 12 students as the appropriate age to discuss relationship abuse and to start to take action for change.

What are the aims of Loves-Me-Not? Loves-Me-Not aims to: assist schools that are seeking to support student well-being through a whole-school approach encourage and empower young people to absolutely reject abuse in relationships encourage young people to be safe and active bystanders who take action against unhealthy relationships encourage young people to take a stand against myths in society that perpetuate relationship violence

help young people know who they can go to in their community to seek advice and support if they need it as either victims or perpetrators encourage young people to contribute to, or create a wider community response so as to encourage others to accept only healthy relationships.

Below is a video for parents to introduce this to you. When we ran it last year the feedback from all students involved was really positive. We believe, in light of the issues currently being raised around the country on teenagers and relationships, that this is an important conversation to have with teenagers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-gt7QG7GEc&feature=youtu.be

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FROM THE MATHS DEPARTMENT All 12MAT and 12MSC classes have an Internal Maths Assessment in Week 10 as outlined below.

All students must be at school on all the days of the assessment.

Level 2 Use statistical methods to make an inference Week 10 Teacher Days Mr T Vautier MAT Mon Tues Thurs Ms C Yukich MAT Mon Tues Fri Mr S English MSC Mon Tues Thurs Mr T Vautier MSC Mon Tues Fri Ms C Yukich MSC Mon Tues Fri

AS 91264

All 13MAS classes have an Internal Maths Assessment in Weeks 10 and 11 as outlined below.

All students must be at school on all the days of the assessment.

Level 3 Investigate bivariate measurement data AS 91581 Teacher Data – given out on Assessment Mr T Vautier, Ms L Monday Week 10 Thurs and Fri Week 10 Barnett, Ms C Yukich and Mon Week 11

Weeks 10 and 11

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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. __________________________________________________________________________________

TERM DATES FOR 2017 Term 1

NO. WEEKS

TUESDAY 31 JANUARY 2017 TERM 2

THURSDAY 13 APRIL 2017

11 WEEKS

TUESDAY 1 MAY 2017 TERM 3 MONDAY 24 JULY 2017 TERM 4 MONDAY 16 OCTOBER 2017

FRIDAY 7 JULY 2017

10 WEEKS

FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2017

10 WEEKS

FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER 2017

8 WEEKS

NEWS FROM DEPARTMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ FROM THE ART DEPARTMENT The Art & Symbols of Da Vinci Renaissance scholar Emma Jameson returns in another fascinating free talk, exploring the art and symbols of Leonardo Da Vinci’s art.

On the last day of the Da Vinci Machines and Robots exhibition, Sunday 26 March 2017, Rotorua Museum will host Jameson at the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre. An honours in art history graduate with a passion for Renaissance art, Jameson is fast becoming a familiar face here in Rotorua. Having already hosted a free talk at Rotorua Museum in October 2016 on the Dutch grand master, Rembrandt, Jameson is now turning her attention to the brilliant scientist, inventor and artist Leonardo da Vinci. Many mysteries surround Da Vinci’s art including his use of symbolism, techniques and references. Jameson will apply her expert knowledge of the artistic period as well as her understanding of the artist himself to dispel some of the myth and mystery around Da Vinci and his art. Entry to the talk is free with exhibition admission, which is free for locals with ID. _________________________________________________________________________________ ARTPACKS Art packs for Year 9 and 10: If your son/daughter has not done so, can they please take their payment slip to student reception and process payment for these as soon as possible. AP's are welcome. For seniors, can you please ensure your son/daughter have purchased their equipment in the next week, as it will begin to affect their ability to succeed in the course if they do not have the gear they need to succeed. Please contact the HOD Visual Arts if you have any concerns or issues, on carlans@rotorualakes.school.nz. ________________________________________________________________________________ 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 __________________________________________________________________________________ DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S HILLARY AWARD On Friday, we had a meeting of all Gold and Silver level candidates to try to coordinate what students need to do to complete their awards in terms of journeys and residentials. If your son or daughter missed this meeting, can you please get them to come to the Art room C3 to fill out a form and we can start to plan some opportunites for them.

Parent help may be required for these trips to run, so be ready for the requests! Contact Mrs. Carlan-Riddell by email if you have any questions on carlans@rotorualakes.school.nz any time.

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.

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 CarlanRiddell 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.

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 TERM 2 Rotorua Careers Expo – 16-17 May 2017 __________________________________________________________________________________

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

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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

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ROTORUA CAREERS EXPO 2017

16-17 May

Start here. Get there!

7 reasons why you & your child should be here: 1. Worthwhile discussion with different exhibitors will help ensure your child makes appropriate choices later in the year.

2. Only opportunity this year for face to face access to this range of tertiary trainers and educators 3. 33 education & training providers and 24 Rotorua businesses and employers are confirmed as of 22 March.

4. Free access to many community services 5. Rotorua’s major businesses promoting employment opportunities in Rotorua 6. Expo planning booklet for students to help plan the visit 7. Seminar programme (Tuesday and Wednesday) 8.

Contact your School’s careers advisor for details, email rotoruaexpo@ymail.com or message us on facebook.

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

The Rotorua Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for new Volunteers and will be running a training course starting on 17 May. If you are interested in joining this dynamic community organisation and giving back to the community then please email Jane on rotorua@cab.org.nz for more information.

ART INSTALLATION TO LIGHT UP ROTORUA Students are encouraged to make time to visit Rotorua’s city centre area over April to experience a large installation called Affinity. The dramatic and emotive installation is best viewed at dusk as it takes the form of a light sculpture activated by human touch. It is of both artistic and social interest as it explores the effects of dementia. It features interconnected globes that set up a striking display of sound and light. The more people touching the globes, the more alive the ‘brain’ becomes.

Sounds and personal stories of Rotorua people impacted by dementia emanate from the globes. (Did you know … an estimated 60,000 New Zealanders live with dementia today. Indications are that given New Zealand’s aging population, that number is expected to triple by 2050).

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