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Rotorua Lakes High School +++

+ “Mauria te pono – Keep steadfastly to the truth” NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 15 – 26 MAY 2017

CHALKBOARD From the Principal P. 1 - 2 Important Information P. 3 - 4 News from Departments P. 4 - 6 Sports P. 6 - 8 Careers P. 8 - 12 Contact us P. 13 Community Notices P. 13 - 14

Dear Parents/Caregivers Kia ora tatou

Sponsors P. 14 - 16

FROM THE PRINCIPAL STUDENT SUCCESSES _________________________________________________________________________________

PIPING AT HASTINGS HIGHLAND GAMES Our Year 13 student, Anita Bentley had great results piping at the Hastings Highland Games - solo competitions at Easter. Anita was: 1st in the NZ championship Bronze Medal piobaireachd (pronounced p-brok) 2nd in the NZ championship under 21 piobaireachd

Fantastic results again for Anita – great achievement, well done! _________________________________________________________________________________

AUSTRALIAN YOUTH CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIPS Tom Waldin, Year 13 student, competed in the Australian Youth Climbing National Championships 19-21st May, in Melbourne, Australia. Tom made finals in all the 3 disciplines, finishing 6th in Bouldering, 2nd in Lead Climbing and 2nd in Speed Climbing.

Brilliant achievements – well done Tom! _________________________________________________________________________________

SENIOR NCEA TRACKING REPORTS Senior NCEA tracking reports have been issued today Friday 26 May 2017.

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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 Subject Standard Date 2 Maths 91260 Mon 29 May 2 Biology 91154 Tues 30 May 1 History – Waiouru Assessment 91001 Tues 30 May 91002 2 Chemistry 91167 Fri 9 June 2

Photography

3

Photography

91312 91317 91447 91452

Fri 9 June Fri 9 June

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FROM THE BOT The following 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 contact humphriesj@rotouralakes.school.nz  Sexual Abuse  Sports Prizegiving  Fundraising for the School Community & Refund Procedures  Career Education & Guidance  School Wide Assessment

TERM 2 KEY DATES

Yours sincerely,

Principal

Mon 1 May – Friday 7 July Mon 29 May to Fri 2 June Talent Quest Mon 5 June Mon 12 & 13 June Mon 19 to 23 June Fri 23 June Tues 27 June Wed 28 June Mon 3 to Fri 7 July Fri 7 July Fri 7 July

TERM 2 DATES School House Competitive Soccer Challenges Fri 2 June PUBLIC HOLIDAY Stage Challenge (CIVIC) School House Competitive Netball Challenges Snr/Jnr Reports issued 3.30 – 5.30 pm Jnr/Snr Report Evening SCHOOL CLOSES AT 3 PM Jnr/Snr Report Evening 4 – 6 pm School House Competitive Touch Rugby Challenges Regional Kapa Haka END OF TERM 2

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS / CAREGIVERS / STUDENTS _________________________________________________________________________________

TE ARAWA REGIONAL MANU KORERO COMPETITION This year’s Regional Manu Korero competition will take place on May 31, 2017 at Tangatarua Marae, at Toi Ohomai. Two very talented speakers in both the Korimako (Senior English) and Te Rawhiti Ihaka (Junior Maori) sections will represent our school this year.

Korimako (Senior English section) – Te Aorere Whyte Te Rawhiti Ihaka (Junior Maori section) – Shyan Boyd Te Aorere is required to present her speech for no longer, than 6 minutes with an added 3 min impromptu speech and Shyan will speak in te reo Maori for 12minutes. Both have been working hard in preparation for their speeches and we look forward to being there to tautoko them. _________________________________________________________________________________

KAPA HAKA HANGI FUNDRAISER Rotorua Lakes High Schools Kapa Haka group are selling hangi to help raise funds for the upcoming Te Arawa Regional Secondary School Kapa Haka competition, to take place at the Energy Events Centre on July 7, 2017. The hangi fundraiser will be next Saturday 3rd of June. The hangi will be 150 pre-sold tickets @ $10 each, which will consist of: 2 meats, 3 veges, stuffing, bread and a drink. There will also be side dishes @ $3 each, surimi salad, seafood chowder and raw fish.

The hangi will be prepared by whanau at Taheke Marae and distributed at designated pick up points:  Taheke Marae  Westbrook netball courts  Te Ngae shops Time of pick up yet to be confirmed. If you would like hangi please feel free to contact Matua Taumata at school tel: 345 6124 ext 251 or solomant@rotorualakes.school.nz _________________________________________________________________________________

SCHOOL BALL RAFFLE TICKET Imagine going to the School Ball and only pay $5 for your double pass!!!!!

Buy a $5 raffle ticket (or more than one if you want) from the ball committee on 29, 30 or 31 May outside the canteen and this is what you could win.

The more raffle tickets you buy the more chances you have.

Total cost for a double pass is $190. So this is a fantastic prize. BE IN TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! _________________________________________________________________________________ CREDITS FOR DRIVING Have you got your Learners, Restricted or Full Licence? You can get NCEA credits for having a driver’s licence. Learners – 2 Credits at level 1, Restricted – 4 credits at level 2, Full – 2 credits at Level 2 (plus the others). If you would like these credits – fill in the form and take your drivers’ licence and the form to Mrs Allen at front reception. Forms are available from student reception or online from the NZQA

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STAGE CHALLENGE 3 weeks to go until Stage Challenge!!!! The date for the competition is Tuesday 13th June.

Students need to have paid in full by 30th May. Tickets for the show are not available through school, this is a decision of the competition, they will be sold via Ticketek.

We are now back to full stage challenge rehearsals Monday and Thursday after school.

Everyone is to be there this Thursday 25 May Sunday 28 May from 3 – 5 pm AND Scenes 1 & 8 from 2 pm

WEEK 4 Monday 22nd/05 Lunch Scene 2 Summer

After School Finish at 5

Scene 5 Rebecca

WEEK 5 Lunch

Monday 29th/05 Scene 5 Rebecca Scene 2 Summer

After School Finish at 5

Full After School

WEEK 6

Monday 5th/06

Lunch

QUEENS BIRTHDAY EVERYONE from 9am to 4pm

Tuesday 23/05 Scene 3 Bayleigh

Wednesday 24/05 Scene 7 Isobel

Thursday 25/05 Scene 6 Sam

Friday Sunday 28/05 26/05 Scene 4 Micheal 2–3 Scenes 1 and 8 3–5 Full Rehearsal

Full After School

Tuesday 30/05 Scene 3 Bayleigh

Tuesday 6/06 Everyone – run through

Wednesday 31/05 Scene 7 Isobel

Wednesday 7/06 Everyone – run through

After School Finish at 5

Thursday 1/06 Scene 6 Sam

Friday Sunday 4th/06 2/06 Scene 4 Micheal

Full After School

NO REHEARSAL

Thursday 8/06 Everyone – run through

Full After School

Friday 9/06 Everyone – run through

Sunday 11/06

Full DRESS Rehearsal from 1pm – 5 pm

WEEK 7

Monday 12/06

Tuesday 13/06

Lunch

Rehearsal for the full day in school time Showing school periods 4 and 5

STAGE CHALLENGE DAY

NEWS FROM DEPARTMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________

DONOSAUR CAKE DAY! The annual Dinosaur cake day was an outstanding success. Dinosaur cake day is a well earned reward for the Yr 10 Geography class after crafting and delivering speeches on particular types of Dinosaur and their modern day evolution. The standard was incredibly high with cakes to rival any MasterChef competition!

Best themed cake Riley Lambert

The cakes were divided into two categories Best themed cake Most delicious (aka cake Mrs Hamilton would most like to eat!)

Most Delicious cake Brooke Hall-Peterson, Ryleigh Lawrence & Lilly Mokomoko

A huge 'thank you' goes to Mrs Hamilton and Mrs Yukich for the impossible task of judging these amazing cakes.

All of our outstanding entries:

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A SELECTION OF FANTASTIC ARTWORK FROM OUR STUDENTS

Adele Goldsack, Yr 11

Matt Huys, Yr 11

River Mutton, Yr 11

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Each Thursday from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11

All Welcome Please bring a snack and a smile

SPORTS Hot off the Press from our Coaches and Managers _________________________________________________________________________________

2W ENDURO MOUNTAIN BIKE EVENT Dylan Walton put in an outstanding performance in the 2W Enduro Mountain Bike event. After a tough and challenging race Dylan finished 2nd in the 13-14 Boys Category. Dylan has been training hard and has shown steady improvement throughout the first half of 2017. Well done Dylan!

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH Congratulations to Rebecca Edhouse (Year 10), and to Tegan Fookes (Year 10) on completing their Bronze Qualifying journey over the last weekend up in the Kaimais on the Daly's Clearing and Waitawheta tracks. They braved very cold temperatures and river crossings on their trip, and can be very proud of their achievements.

Well done to you both! This weekend, Katie Stewart (Year 10) and Natasha Miller will be in the Kaimais on a Silver level training course, and we wish them well for a great experience!

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GIRLS HOCKEY Off to Taupo for another grading game against Taupo-NuiTuahara College. The game started briskly with TNT being awarded a PC in the second minute and scoring to take a very early lead. This adverse start to the match energised Lakes and they hit back with an equaliser after 10 minutes with a well taken goal by Riley Lambert. Hannah Sutton then put them in to the lead after 15 minutes with a coolly taken penalty stroke. This was quickly followed by a third from Sharkayla Dean. The RLHS pressure continued and Ella Fookes added a fourth a minute before half time.

It was a slightly stunned TNT that went to the dug out for half time, trailing 4-1.

Obviously, both coaches had given words of wisdom and the second half started at a frenetic pace. TNT were mounting many more attacks but the RLHS defence was in good form and held firm. A quick counter attack saw Sharkayla get her second of the night but a couple of repeat minor infringements saw one of the Lakes defenders off to ‘the bin’ after 40 minutes; unsurprisingly TNT got their second after 42 minutes, whilst the RLHS defence was realigning and adjusting to the gap. The remainder of the game was equally matched in terms of attacking moves although neither keeper was seriously challenged; such was the effectiveness of both sets of defenders. A very tired but jubilant RLHS left the field 5 - 2 winners. Player of the Day: Leanna Edwards.

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BOYS HOCKEY Another fantastic game last night against Western Heights High 2 with a strong convincing win. Opportunities abounded for the juniors to gain confidence, with a good amount of attempts on goal. The team as a whole connected well. Final score 8-0. Player of the day Jayden Fraser. _________________________________________________________________________________

BOY SOCCER 1ST XI Another wet and windy day on Wednesday as our slightly smaller 1st XI Boys Football team to the field against Tauhara College's 2nd XI. Our team was missing several seniors and luckily their team was also largely juniors.

Brad Francis (captain) used this opportunity and encouraged our year 9 and 10 players to a win. The final score was 7 - 0 with Player of the day Brad Francis for his excellent leadership skills. Matt Gatenby (goalie) had his first clean sheet.

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MIXED XI HOCKEY TEAM Mixed XI Hockey team last Thursday night played a nail biting game against some very large Boy High students.

We defended really well with Kody Mayes in our goal. The game was played running from each other’s end of the field but we defended our goal and the final score was a 0-0 draw. Player of the day goes to Dylan Walton. Well done all.

CAREERS DEPARTMENT BRIDGING THE GAP 2017!

HEADS UP! IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP FOR TERM 2

daily notices

(It is important that students check the each day during House Group time for important careers events and deadlines.)

TERM 2 Unless otherwise stated all Tertiary Liaison Presentations are held in the Careers Classroom, usually at lunchtime.

Victoria University Liaison Visit – Wednesday 21 June 2017 Victoria University Rotorua Information Evening – all welcome – Wednesday 21 June 2017 Medical Presentation at Rotorua Hospital – Tuesday 27 June 2017 Otago University Liaison Visit – Wednesday 28 June 2017 Canterbury University Open Day – Thursday 13 July – School Holidays

________________________________________________________________________________ THE ROTORUA CAREERS EXPO This year all Year 11, 12 & 13 students attended the Expo. There were plenty of opportunities to talk to employers, educators, and careers advisors about what is out there for students. It was also a great chance to find out about all the many career options available - and the education, training, and employment pathways to help get students on the right path. It was an interesting and very enjoyable day out for our students and staff! Here are a few of the pics taken at the Expo.

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THIS WEEK’S NEWSLETTER CAREER FOCUS!

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YEAR 13 STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE ALL UNIVERSITIES AND POLYTECHNICS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! All applications are completed online with the individual Tertiary providers. Login to the University of choice and follow the links to the scholarship pages. Students should apply for as many scholarships as they can. It is important that students get their applications organised eg, birth certificates, id photos, NCEA Yr 12 results and contact a person to be their referee also some applications require a written personal statement (approx. 500 words). You can use this information for multiple scholarship applications with perhaps small changes depending on what you are applying for and any special requirements that the individual University or Polytechnic want. Not all applications require this information but be prepared! _________________________________________________________________________________

GENEROSITY NZ - IS A NZ SCHOLARSHIP ONLINE DATABASE! Hundreds of scholarships are offered online Students can access this database FREE AT SCHOOL in the library or the careers classroom.

Please see Mrs Oldman in the Careers Office for further details. _________________________________________________________________________________

SCHOLARSHIPS @ WAIKATO Check out our school leaver scholarships Please visit our website - www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships _________________________________________________________________________________

2017 QUOTA NEW ZEALAND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN NEW ZEALAND Full details of the Scholarship, Application Forms and Brochures are available at Quoto’s website: www.quotanz.org/scholarships _________________________________________________________________________________

2018 MESNZ ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP As part of the Maintenance Engineering Society of New Zealand objective "To encourage greater numbers of New Zealanders to take up education and training in the field of mechanical engineering", a MESNZ Scholarship worth up to $5,000 is to be offered each year, for the specific purpose of covering tuition fees. This scholarship is available to assist students commencing study towards a MESNZ/IPENZ accredited engineering degree, diploma or certificate at any level. Applications are sought from candidates interested in maintenance engineering as a career. Students from anywhere in New Zealand are encouraged to apply for the MESNZ scholarship. Students with links to MESNZ through work or other avenues are urged to apply.

Download a copy of the Scholarship Application form here.

Bill Sole MESNZ Committee

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

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS