Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 33 - 3 NOVEMBER 2017
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P. 1 - 15 News & Events – P. 15 - 17 Department News – P. 18 - 20 Sport – P. 21 - 22 Careers – P. 22 - 27 Contact Us – P. 28 Community Notices – P. 28 - 32 Our Sponsors – P. 33 - 35
Dear Parents/Caregivers Kia ora tatou
FROM THE PRINCIPAL STUDENT SUCCESSES
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SENIOR PRIZEGIVING Yesterday Thursday 2 November, we held our Senior Academic Prizegiving in the D C Price Auditorium. The evening was very enjoyable and a proud occasion for us to celebrate the academic successes of our Senior Students. Thank you to our guest speaker, Tony Renshaw, who was our Year 9 Dean and has retired after 28 years of service to RLHS. Tony was also HOH Tikitapu, an avid supporter of Education Outside the Classroom Programmes and was our main announcer at all Lakes High sporting events. Also, a big thank you to the Mayor, Steve Chadwick for supporting and attending our prizegiving. We also thank our special guest, Jackie Woodland, Ngati Whakaue Endownment Trust Education Advisor who attends and supports our prizegiving every year. A massive thank you to all staff who organized this event and worked so hard to make it a success. I am delighted and honoured to announce and congratulate our 2017 Top Scholars and all of our prize winners:
TOP SCHOLAR AWARDS YEAR 11 DANIEL BURROWS YEAR 12 HOLLY FORBES YEAR 13 JOINT DUX - PADDY BAYLIS & ETHAN WAITE
Our Head Prefects who were MC’s for the night and did a fantastic job.
2018 SCHOOL LEADERS 2018 HEAD PREFECTS HEAD GIRL & BOY: Kairangi Cox & Tangaroa Yorke DEPUTY HEAD GIRL & BOY: Maria Trass & Leroy Nurkka
HOUSE CAPTAINS 2018 OKAREKA HOUSE HOUSE CAPTAINS: DEPUTY HOUSE CAPTAINS:
Sarah Heuvel, Jack Malcolm Maria Trass, Sam Weir
ROTOKAKAHI HOUSE CAPTAINS: DEPUTY HOUSE CAPTAINS:
Shelby Cuff, Brad Francis Holly Forbes, Jake Johnson
TIKITAPU HOUSE CAPTAINS: DEPUTY HOUSE CAPTAINS:
Siobhan Terry, Leroy Nurkka Lalanya Mansell, Zach Sefuiva
TARAWERA HOUSE CAPTAINS: DEPUTY HOUSE CAPTAINS:
Sarah Smith, Cullen Dittmer Emma Jackson, Bailey Maxwell
2018 RLHS PREFECTS Brad Francis Caitlin Dalziel Ditmar Cullen Emma Jenkin Euan Robinson Fallon Nish Flynn Baxter Glen George Harper Akurangi-Fitzell Holly Forbes Journey Waldron Kairangi Cox Kayla Sargison Lana Moree Nathan Morshead Quinn McCarthy Sarah Heuvel Sarah Smith Tangaroa Yorke Zach Sefuiva
Jacob Garmonsway Brenna Douglas Joshua Donald Amy Moore Mace Pomare Caitlyn Rust Finn Birchall Jack Malcolm Maree Brown Paloma Gea Sam Weir Shelby Cuff Jessica Siesicki Ngahuia McFarlane Leroy Nurkka Alex Neff Emma Jackson Maria Trass Myroslav Shelton
AWARDS VICTORIA UNIVERSITY Ethan Wait Madison Nurkka Maraea Gourlay Paddy Baylis
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OTAGO UNIVERSITY Sarah Sanderson Paddy Baylis Ella Fookes Eve Battersby
New frontiers Excellence Entrance Scholarship Performance Entrance Scholarship Performance Entrance Scholarship Leaders of tomorrow Entrance Scholarship
Victoria Excellence Scholarship Victoria Achievers Scholarship Victoria Achievers Scholarship Victoria Excellence Scholarship
2017 YOUNG ACHIEVERS Paddy Baylis Matt Gatenby Maggie Donovan Cotter Bryanna Bell Amy Nattrass Ella Fookes
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Excellence in Leadership, Academic Achievement & Swimming Excellence in Leadership, Academic Achievement & Community Involvement Excellence in Leadership, School Involvement & BMX Excellence in Leadership & Community Involvement Excellence in School & Community Involvement Excellence in School Involvement, Academic Achievement & Rowing
SPECIAL AWARDS Andrew Hughes Trophy for Excellence in Design Jacob Garmonsway Bob Greenfield Trophy - Year 12 Science Award Holly Forbes BOT Student Representive Freddy-Ray Collier Civic Arts Trust Trophy Eleanor Crowley Contribution to Maoritanga Award Tangaroa Yorke Judge Hingston Trophy for Oral Maori Tangaroa Yorke Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award - Bronze Level Darcy Faber Tegan Fookes Sarah Smith Alice Waldin
Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award - Silver Level Holly Forbes Quinn McCarthy Robbie Phillips Euan Robinson Amy Wilson Te Puawaitanga Supportive Learning Unit Award for Effort Regan Thompson Te Puawaitanga Supportive Learning Unit Award to Top Student for Effort & Achievement Brady Adams Te Waharoa Top Student Award Summer Savage Thompson Emerging Photographer Award Ruby Millichamp The Pearson Cup - For Excellence in Food Technology Ruby Millichamp Excellence in Performance Liam Dixon Friends of the School Award for Service to the School Amy Nattrass The James Edwards Memorial Trophy for Geography Amy Nattrass GHA Accounting Cup Sarah Sanderson Heather Moyses Trophy for Most Improved Senior Mathematics Student Olivia Wilson Kimberley Stevens Memorial Trophy for a Senior Female Student in Mathematics and Science Ella Fookes Lenz Photography Award for Notable Achievement in Photography Anita Bentley Most Promising Year 11 Visual Artist Sophie Scott New Zealand Trade Academy Top Student Caitlynn Rust Top all round Maori Student Elora Kelly Rebecca Shipgood Memorial Trophy for a Year 11 Girl for School Involvement Ila Ford-Robertson Rotorua Museum Trophy for Excellence in History Eve Battersby Senior Speech Award - Ridings Cup
Emma Jackson Southern Hospitality Award for Demonstration of Outstanding Practical Skills Tuihana Anaru Owain Miles The Big A Award for a Year 13 Student for Outstanding Performance in Visual Arts Maraea Gourlay The Richardson Languages Cup Lana Moree Tai Haywood Trophy for Endeavour in Technology Myroslav Shelton The Jack Aratema Trophy for top Mathematics Student Tom Waldin Thornton Cup for Excellence in Technology Taylor Forrest GHA Te Amokapua Maori Scholarship AJ Jackson Deputy House Captain Awards Okareka Hannah Sutton & Matt Gatenby Rotokakahi Jessie Heke & Jason Hingston Tarawera Ella Fookes & Hamish Dodd Tikitapu Sumire Hamilton & Caleb Huston House Captain Awards Okareka Taine Thompson & Antonia Van Sitter Rotokakahi Michael Pratt & Krista Taylor Tarawera A-J Jackson & Rebecca Wathne Tikitapu Oliver English & Shania Hill
Interhouse Competition Shield Award 2017 Head Prefect Awards Deputy Head Prefects Bryanna Bell Matt Gatenby Head Prefects Paddy Baylis Maggie Donovan Cotter
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YEAR 13 MERIT CERTIFICATES FOR EFFORT AND / OR ACHIEVEMENT Bryanna Bell Sharkayla Dean Shania Hill Katherine Hingston Abbey Lawrence Miriata Le Vaillant Sam Munday Sean O'Callahan Sarah Sanderson Ray Smith Isobel Tibble-Gotz Antonia Van Sitter Elijah Walker-Roberts Kate Wilson Natalie Wisse Hinerangi Yorke
Effort and Achievement in Classical Studies Effort in Photography & Textiles, Fashion and Design Effort and Achievement in Tourism Effort in Textiles, Fashion and Design Effort and Achievement in Tourism & Hospitality Effort in Hospitality Effort in Photography Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication & Sculpture Effort and Achievement in Mathematics With Statistics Effort and Achievement in IT Academy Effort and Achievement in Biology Effort and Achievement in Product Design Effort and Achievement in Sculpture Effort and Achievement in English Effort in Hospitality Effort in Hospitality
YEAR 13 ACADEMIC AWARDS Tuihana Anaru Eve Battersby
Paddy Baylis
Anita Bentley
Kristin Crook
First Equal in Hospitality First in History First Equal in Photography Second in Classical Studies First Equal in Mathematics With Statistics First in Stage 1 University Philosophy Second in Biology Third Equal in Economics & Physics Effort and Achievement in Chemistry First in Music First Equal in Photography Third in Classical Studies & History Second in History Effort and Achievement in Tourism
Hamish Dodd
Maggie Donovan Cotter Hayden Everiss Skye Follas Ella Fookes
Matt Gatenby Maraea Gourlay Elijah Grant-Kapua Josh Halliday
Sumire Hamilton Caleb Huston Annie Hutchison A-J Jackson
Emaraina Kapa Elora Kelly Bayleigh Lawson Lorna Macdonald
Sam Meredith Owain Miles Summer Milner Keegan Mitchell Liam Mowbray
First in Biology First Equal in Physics Second Equal in Chemistry & English First in English First Equal in Media Studies First in Furniture Production & Geography First Equal in Applied Outdoor Education Second Equal in Tourism Third in Geography Third in Mathematics With Statistics & Sport Science Third Equal in Physics Effort and Achievement in Biology & Chemistry First in Product Design First Equal in Economics First Equal in Photography First in Drama Effort and Achievement in IT Academy First in Sculpture Second Equal in Chemistry & English Second in Mathematics With Calculus Effort and Achievement in Physics Second in Health Effort and Achievement in English & History Second in Design and Visual Communication , Product Design & Sport Science First Equal in Textiles, Fashion and Design Third in Media Studies First Equal in Economics & Media Studies Effort and Achievement in Biology & Mathematics With Statistics Third in Hospitality First in Health Effort and Achievement in English First in Tourism First in Digital Technology & IT Academy Second Equal in Mathematics With Calculus Effort and Achievement in Physics Second Equal in Tourism First Equal in Hospitality Second in Music Effort and Achievement in English First in Design and Visual Communication First in Accounting
Amy Nattrass Neive Pearson Stacey Pomare Michael Pratt Taine Thompson Ethan Wait
Tom Waldin
Hamish Watt
Effort and Achievement in Biology, Chemistry & Mathematics With Statistics Second in Geography Effort in Mathematics With Statistics Second in Drama First Equal in Applied Outdoor Education First in Geography Third Equal in Economics First in Chemistry, Classical Studies & Mathematics With Calculus First Equal in Physics Third in Biology Effort and Achievement in Mathematics With Statistics First Equal in Mathematics With Statistics Second Equal in Mathematics With Calculus Effort and Achievement in Chemistry & Physics First in Sport Science
YEAR 12 MERIT CERTIFICATES FOR EFFORT AND / OR ACHIEVEMENT Antonio Abbott Maree Brown David Bushett Jessica Cartwright Joshua Donald Meghan Dorrell Jasmine Flores Joel Gisby Belinda Hatton Emily Lodge Jack Malcolm Amy Moore Hannah Nathan Kayla Sargison Zach Sefuiva Bruno Silveira Lino
Effort in Hospitality Effort and Achievement in Health, Mathematics with Statistics & Sport Science Effort in IT Academy Effort in Geography Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calc Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens Effort in Mathematics with Statistics Effort and Achievement in Drama & Mathematics with Statistics Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens Effort and Achievement in Economics Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication & English Effort and Achievement in Economics & Mathematics with Stats & Calc Effort and Achievement in Product Design Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calc & Physics
Brendan Singh Devine Tavai-Waitoa Bella Uhl Jack Watson Bruce Xie
Effort in Childcare & Textiles, Fashion and Design Effort and Achievement in Sport Science Effort and Achievement in History Effort and Achievement in Applied Outdoor Education Effort in Chemistry
YEAR 12 ACADEMIC AWARDS Brady Adams Janet Avellano Finn Birchall
Livi Bolton Dan Cobb Kairangi Cox
Eleanor Crowley
Caitlin Dalziel Brenna Douglas
Jayden Dowd
Dylan Easton Jessica Flores Holly Forbes
Brad Francis Jacob Garmonsway
First in Te Puawaitanga First Equal in Textiles, Fashion and Design Second Equal in Geography Third in Chemistry Effort and Achievement in Biology, English & Physics Second Equal in Health First Equal in Carpentry & Visual Arts Painting First in Product Design First in English Through the Lens & Te Reo Maori First Equal in Mathematics with Statistics Second Equal in Geography Effort and Achievement in Biology First Equal in Visual Arts Painting Second in Sculpture Effort and Achievement in Photography Second in Economics Effort and Achievement in Biology Third in Physics First equal in Biology First in Geography Effort and Achievement in Chemistry & English First in Hospitality Second in Engineering Effort in Textiles, Fashion and Design First in IT Academy Effort and Achievement in Engineering Second in Digital Technology & IT Academy Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens First in Biology, Mathematics with Stats & Calc, Physics and Sculpture First Equal in Chemistry Third in English First in Engineering First in Accounting & Design and Visual Communication
First Equal in Carpentry
Paloma Gea Glen George Zac Gillions Dion Henderson Emma Jackson
Emma Jenkin Sammy Johnston
Bailey Katene Brooke Knowles Holly Knowles
Joanna Knox Ngahuia MacFarlane Lalanya Mansell Quinn McCarthy Lana Moree
Leroy Nurkka
Lanz Pagtolon-An Euan Robinson
Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calc & Physics First in Applied Outdoor Education Third in Sport Science First in Economics Effort and Achievement in History First in Digital Technology Third in Tourism First Equal in Chemistry First in Drama & English Third Equal in History Effort and Achievement in Biology Third Equal in History Effort and Achievement in Economics & English First Equal in Textiles, Fashion and Design Second in Hospitality Effort in English Third in Childcare Second Equal in Health Effort and Achievement in English & Physics First in Health Second in Biology Second Equal in Mathematics with Stats & Calc Effort and Achievement in English Second in NZ Trade Academy Effort in Health First Equal in Tourism Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens Third in Drama First Equal in Childcare First Equal in Photography First in Spanish First Equal in Sport Science Effort and Achievement in Chemistry, English & Physics First Equal in Photography Second in Drama Second Equal in Mathematics with Stats & Calc Effort and Achievement in Chemistry Third in Digital Technology Effort in English First Equal in History
Caitlynn Rust Summer Savage Thompson Myroslav Shelton
Jessica Siesicki Sarah Smith
Siobhan Terry
Cara Thomson Maria Trass
Amy Wilson Kate Wilson
Second in English & Physics Second Equal in Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus Effort and Achievement in Biology Third in English Through the Lens First in NZ Trade Academy First in Te Waharoa Third in Engineering Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication Second Equal in Geography Effort and Achievement in History First Equal in Sport Science Third in Biology Effort and Achievement in Chemistry First Equal in Childcare First in Music Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Statistics Third in Mathematics with Statistics First Equal in History, Mathematics with Statistics & Photography Second in English Through the Lens Second Equal in Geography Third in Sculpture First Equal in Tourism
YEAR 11 MERIT CERTIFICATES FOR EFFORT AND / OR ACHIEVEMENT Alexa Curtis Sam Davidson Adele Goldsack Destiny Hickey Jess Jordan
Jessica Jordan Tanner Lawson Kororia Mark Ashley Morrison Taylan Onan
Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in English & Science Effort and Achievement in Art, Combined Science & Geography Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calc Effort and Achievement in English, Textiles, Fashion and Design Effort in Mathematics with Statistics Effort and Achievement in Spanish Effort and Achievement in Drama Effort in Applied Outdoor Education Effort and Achievement in Geography and Mathematics with Stats & Calc Effort and Achievement in History & Product Design
Lewis Purdie Kayleigh Pyke Leah Rangitutia Caitlin Robinson Ruby Ryan Shayne Tango Regan Thompson Chaska van Vuuren Tatyana Waitoa Te Aorere White Sophie Willemsen Aleshia WilliamsLorenzen Maya Weir A J Wisse
Effort and Achievement in Carpentry Effort and Achievement in Science Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Statistics Effort and Achievement in English Effort in Mathematics with Statistics Effort and Achievement in English & History Effort and Achievement in English Effort and Achievement in Combined Science Effort and Achievement in IT Academy Effort in Sport Science Effort in Mathematics with Stats & Calc Effort and Achievement in Digital Technology Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication Effort in English Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Statistics & Science Effort and Achievement in English
YEAR 11 ACADEMIC AWARDS Jayden Armstrong Moenah Bassant Estelle Bilbe Asty Bosley Luan Brothers Daniel Burrows
Kiana Campion Freddy-Ray Collier
Jacob Dawson
Reece Dawson
First Equal in Music First Equal in Food Technology Second Equal in History Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calc Second in Health Second in Applied Outdoor Education First in Applied Outdoor Education & Geography First Equal in English & Science Third in Engineering Effort and Achievement in Level 2 Mathematics with Stats & Calc First Equal in NZ Trade Academy Effort and Achievement in Food Technology First Equal in Music First in Level 3 Te Reo Maori Effort and Achievement in Accounting First in Carpentry First Equal in Design and Visual Communication Second in Sport Science Effort in Mathematics with Stats & Calc First Equal in Mathematics with Statistics
Tegan Fookes
Ila Ford-Robertson
Taylor Forrest Cole Hedge Kaiawha Heke Te Wharau Houkamau Anna Ingram
Naomi Iraia Leah Jones
Cecilia Kim Tracy Kwok
Anais Lawson
Manaia Miller Natasha Miller Ruby Millichamp Abbie Moyce Keeli Murphy
River Mutton
Effort and Achievement in Carpentry First in History & Sport Science Third Equal in Geography Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats and Calc & Science First in Spanish Second in English Effort and Achievement in Geography & Science First in Engineering Product Design Third in Applied Outdoor Education Second in Product Design Effort and Achievement in Sport Science First in Te Reo Maori First in Health Second in Accounting & Geography Third in Science Effort and Achievement in English Third in Health Third Equal in Food Technology & Mixed Media and Photography Effort and Achievement in Geography & Mathematics with Stats and Calc Third in Art Third in Digital Technology First in Digital Technology Second Equal in History Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats and Calc & Science First in Economics Second in Drama Third Equal in Geography & Mathematics with Stats and Calc Effort and Achievement in Science Second in IT Academy Effort and Achievement in Mixed Media and Photography First Equal in Mathematics with Statistics Effort and Achievement in Art & English First Equal in Mixed Media and Photography Effort and Achievement in Food Technology & Science First Equal in Food Technology Third Equal in Mixed Media and Photography Effort and Achievement in Accounting, Economics & Science First in Art
Stella Pinckney
Max Presley Gabriel Santos
Ella Scott
Sophie Scott
Devon Stewart Sydney Taylor
Alice Waldin
Lewis Walker Amber Ward
Kalaize Whakatau Kyle Wilson Logan Windelborn
First in Drama First Equal in English & Science Third Equal in Geography & Mathematics with Stats and Calc Second in Digital Technology First in Accounting Effort and Achievement in Health & Mixed Media and Photography First Equal in Design and Visual Communication Effort and Achievement in History, Mixed Media and Photography & Science First Equal in Mixed Media and Photography Second Equal in History Effort and Achievement in English & Geography Second in Engineering First Equal in Design and Visual Communication Second in Mathematics with Stats & Calc Third in Accounting Effort and Achievement in English First in Mathematics with Stats & Calc Second in Art Third Equal in Geography Effort and Achievement in Science Effort in English Second Equal in Drama Effort and Achievement in Economics & English First in Textiles, Fashion and Design Third Equal in Food Technology Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Statistics First in Combined Science Second in NZ Trade Academy Effort and Achievement in Engineering First in IT Academy
On Monday night our Young Achievers were acknowledged at a Mayoral presentation. It was a fantastic night where the efforts of these students were highlighted. We also received the photo board which is on display currently in our foyer. In the photo are our proud recipients: Amy Nattrass, Maggie Donovon-Cotter, Paddy Baylis, Ella Fookes and Bryanna Bell. Absent is Matt Gatenby who was attending an interview for a potential scholarship in Christchurch.
Yours sincerely,
Principal
TERM 4 KEY DATES 2017 NCEA EXAMS BEGIN
THURS 9 NOV
JUNIOR EXAMS TOP TOWN
MON 20 – TUES 21 NOV 11.30 am – 1.30 pm FRI 1 DEC
ELECTIVES
4, 5, & 6 DEC
LEAVERS DINNER
THURS 7 DEC (Rydges Hotel)
7 pm onwards JUNIOR PRIZEGIVING
FRI 8 DEC
LAST DAY OF TERM
FRI 8 DEC
NEWS & EVENTS __________________________________________________________________________ YEAR 13 LEAVERS DINNER The Year 13 Leavers dinner will be held on Thursday 7 December at Rydges Hotel at 7 pm seated for dinner at 7.30 pm. Tickets are now on sale at the school office until Friday 24 November 2017 all tickets must be paid in full by this date- $55.00 per head. Tickets must be presented at the door. Students who have booked their tickets please come and collect from student reception. All students must be accompanied by a Parent/Caregiver. Permission slips are available at student reception.
___________________________________________________________________________ EXTERNAL EXAMS We remind all senior students to keep up with their NCEA external revision. NCEA exams will commence for our students on Thursday 9 November 2017. Students will be handed their entry slips for external exams shortly. SLIPS MUST BE BROUGHT TO EACH AND EVERY EXAM.
Reminders for exams Students need to arrive early, be in full school uniform, including being clean shaven. Students attending school for tutorials must be in uniform and sign in / out through the Duty Dean. If there are any issues, parents / caregivers / students should contact Ms J Sturme as soon as they arise.
ALL THE VERY BEST TO OUR SENIOR STUDENTS FOR THEIR EXAMS _________________________________________________________________________ 2017 FINAL CATCH PROGRAMME “Ka Toa, Ka Koa – Success brings Happiness” Catch Up opportunities have been organised for our Senior students who are at risk of achieving NCEA Level 1, 2 or 3. Please note the following dates & details: Friday 3rd November 9. 00 am - 3.00 pm 13 HOF students Catch Up. Mrs Gainsford & Mrs Forbes will supervise the day and assist students. Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th November 9.00 - 3.00pm Some Level 2 and Level 3(Year 12& 13) students have been asked to attend a Leadership Course for 10 credits. Wednesday 8th, Thursday 9th & Friday 9th November 9.00am - 3.00pm Some Level 1 students (Year 11 )have been asked to attend 3 Catch Up days where they will complete Core Generic Unit Standards for up to 11 credits. The programme will run from the Career Classroom in the Wellness Centre. Students will need to wear school uniform and sign in at the Duty Dean. If your child is concerned about their achievements please contact me asap at school. Mrs McLean – HOD Careers and Transition
_________________________________________________________________________ SENIOR UNIFORM FOR 2018 YEAR 12 STUDENTS A reminder to parents of this year’s Year 11 students that they will need to buy the new Senior Uniform for their students going into Year 12 next year and then on to Year 13 the following year: GIRLS need a plain blue skirt and a white shirt. BOYS need a white shirt. All items can be purchased from The Rugby Shop. There may be some second-hand items available through the school.
As always, the school would be very grateful for any donations of old uniforms Junior & Senior A reminder to please follow this link https://www.facebook.com/groups/672287429482257/ to our uniform facebook page, it is a closed group but just ask to join. ________________________________________________________________________ MATHS REVISION TUTORIALS FOR EXTERNAL EXAMS TO BE HELD IN THE MATHS DEPT Students attending these tutorials outlined below need to sign in AND sign out at the Duty Deans Office AND wear correct school uniform for each tutorial.
Year Level ALL Levels
DATE Week 4 6 – 11 Nov Everyday
PERIODS 1 and 2
Yr 13 Statistics
Fri 17/11
1 to 4
Thurs 23/11
1 to 4
Fri 17/11
1 to 4
Thurs 23/11
1 to 4
Thurs 16/11
1 to 4
Fri 17/11
1 to 4
Yr 12 (MAT and MSC)
Yr 11 (MSC only)
___________________________________________________________________________ HOMESTAYS REQUIRED We are looking for caring and supportive homestay families for our international students. The homestay fee is $230 per week. If you are interested, please contact Jayne Humphries humphriesj@rotorualakes.school.nz for application forms.
(Principal’s
PA)
___________________________________________________________________________ CELL PHONE REMINDER Just a reminder to all our students: Our cell phone rules “The
3 I’s”
Invisible Inaudible In your bag Unless the class teacher has given permission for phones to be used for learning purposes. __________________________________________________________________________________________
ENROLMENTS FOR 2018 We are currently taking enrolments for 2017. Enrolment forms are available from our school office. We recommend you complete the enrolment documentation and return it to us as soon as possible, or alternatively, you can hand it in to your school office for us to collect.
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S HILLARY AWARD Over the past weekend, Melissa Weinberg, Megan McLeod, Lily Gordon, Nic Battersby, Sam Pinckney and Clay Fookes went out to the Lower Kaimais to complete their Bronze Qualifying Journey. The conditions were very challenging and the students coped extremely well despite the steep slippery terrain and pouring rain. They completed all the assessments easily in their navigation, team work and bush craft skills, camping remotely with no huts or facilities. A really huge thank you to Mr. Weinberg and Mr. Riddell for coming along for the weekend and supporting Gerry Purcell and the students in their tramp. We couldn't have done it without you!
Congratulations to the students involved, well done to all of you!
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH To all active candidates and Parents of: Can you please finish getting your activities and skills signed off and bring your books in so I can order your awards this coming week, as I would like to get as many of you as possible qualified this year. It is up to you to organise your progress on the award, no one is going to do it for you! If you require a journey or other training opportunities there are many being run by Gerry Purcell in the lead up to Christmas, and later in the summer. Please note there are cut off days for indicating your intention to attend, as there is much planning involved for Gerry. Don't leave it and be disappointed by being refused because you missed the deadline. Duke of Ed' UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:
25 & 26 November - Gold level Training Course (Risk Management and River Safety) (applications close 15 November) 2/3 December - Outdoor First Aid Training Course (a part of Gold level Training) (more detail on request) 29 December to 5 Jan'18 - Lava Camp at Mt. Ruapehu Opportunity for Bronze level Training, Silver level Training, Bronze Journeys, Silver Journeys, Gold practice (if at least four). (Further details be sent out separately) 6 - 12 Jan - Gold level Residential opportunity at Kauaeranga Valley Christian Camp as a youth Leader for a school holiday camp for 8 to 12 years old. (Contact me for further details). Adventurous Journeys - I can be available to shadow/supervise/assess Journeys 4-6 Dec, 14-22 Dec, 15-25 Jan. Minimum Team is four, max is seven - same level participants. Before doing a Qualifying Journey participants must have done at least one Practice Journey with the same team, and in the same terrain. ________________________________________________________________________________________
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MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE
Each Thursday from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11
All Welcome Please bring some questions, a snack and a smile
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By Paloma Gea
SPORTS AT RLHS
The North Island Secondary School Ski Competition is an annual three day event at Mt Ruapehu. We competed in From our Coaches & Managers both slalom and dual slalom races against other schools from all across the North Island. I've been lucky enough _________________________________________________________________________________________
MOUNTAIN BIKING NEWS BY Dylan Walton Whaka 100 Race Report by Dylan Walton After a narrow 2nd place (by only 10 minutes!) in last years Whaka 100 teams race, some of my riding mates and myself wanted that top step of the podium this year! Our team assessed our skill areas once the course map was released and we decided which sections each team member would ride. Our first rider, from JPC had a great start and at the end of his stage, we had a comfortable lead over the other 7 teams. I took the second stage and maintained our strong position throughout the challenging hill climbs and technical descents. After an unforgettable week away at the
Hillary Outdoors course, I was physically drained and certainly felt the steeper climbs in the race. Our 3rd and 4th team members, from Auckland also put in solid efforts. We were proud to finish in 1st place, 1 hour and 4 minutes ahead of the second placed team!
Caitlin Dalziel also competed in the Whaka 25, which is a 25km race over steep and technical terrain. Caitlin finished 1st in junior girls and 1st overall female.
2W Race Report by Dylan Walton Another weekend, another race. Saturday 28th October was the first round of the 2017-2018 Giant 2W Gravity Enduro here in Rotorua. Enduro racing is a lot of fun, as you have to complete either 4 stages in 4 hours, or 6 stages in 6 hours, and return to the start/finish line within the time limits, or be given a penalty. My first 2 stages went well, despite the rain and mud. On my 3rd stage, I called out to pass a rider, just as he fell off. I jumped off my bike, and pulled his bike off the track and off him. The next rider down went and alerted the marshal (one of the Lakes High team who were assisting that day). The medics were called for and I stayed with the badly injured rider until he was taken away on a stretcher. This delay meant I had to have an averaged time for this stage, but seeing
as I had won all the other stages in my age category, I was awarded the overall win for my age, along with getting second place overall in the four stage. I can’t wait for the next round in December. Caitlin Dalziel has been maintaining her winning form after the Whaka 25 and competed in the 6 stage, unshuttled Gravity 2W Enduro event. Caitlin finished 1st in the junior girls category and 6th overall female.
CAREERS AT RLHS Bridging the Gap and more TERM 4 To All Seniors – Best of luck for your NCEA Exams over the next few weeks!!! Study hard!! REMINDER YEAR 13 SCHOOL LEAVERS All Tertiary Programme applications are now open - if you are intending on applying to a University or Polytechnic in 2018 you should have your online application under way. Please see Mrs Oldman in the Careers Department if you need any help with your applications. University Halls of Residence first round applications have now closed but students can apply right up until their course starts but may have to go on a waitlist. However, reminder to students that Teachers will be on holiday from the 9 December 2017 and if you are still thinking of applying for Halls of Residence you need to get the online application completed before this date so that the CCRF (Common Confidential Referees Form) part of the application can be submitted to school for your preferred teacher to complete the reference before the 9th December 2017. Applications for many Scholarships have either closed or closing soon so please check the closing dates and details required from the University or Polytechnic website.
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RLHS / NZ PRIMARY TRADES ACADEMY Last week the Trade Academy Students with Teacher Martin Godfrey and Careers Staff enjoyed an end of year visit to Huka Prawn Park to view this popular Tourism Industry and have a spot of Prawn Fishing!!! The prawns were not easy to catch and took a bit of skill! However, careers staff were happy with their catch! Students had mixed luck but some did catch and cook their prawns.
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RED STAG TIMBER – WAIPA MILL - ROTORUA THINKING ABOUT LEAVING SCHOOL? WE HAVE TRAINEE ROLES NOW AVAILABLE! Located 5 minutes south of Rotorua CBD, Red Stag Timber is an industry leader when it comes to producing quality timber products. The Company operates New Zealand’s largest sawmill, and is a well-established and successful business. We have invested heavily over the past 10yrs, with a new modern Sawmill recently commissioned, and further expansion of our Secondary Processing operations underway. We are seeking keen school leavers who are eager to learn more about the timber industry and progress through a timber industry qualification. Our training policy includes a 2 year bond from the completion of the qualification, so a long-term commitment is sought to match these opportunities. 2018 Red Stag Cadets - The Red Stag Cadet programme involves 12 months of rotational duties to learn broader aspects of timber processing. This is followed by an agreed training pathway to achieve a L4 Timber Industry qualification. Work duties during the rotation will include timber handling, recording, wrapping, strapping and the safe operation of machinery at various work stations. Commencing in January 2018, hours of work are Monday to Thursday 5.00am – 3.40pm with occasional overtime on a Friday if required.
Timber Machinist & Remanufacturing Apprentices. The Timber Machinist and Remanufacturing apprenticeship pathways lead to a Level 4 industry trade qualification over 3 years in either Timber Machining or Finger Jointing. This option would suit those who are mechanically minded, with a particular interest in wood manufacturing. Our apprentices will also work on various shifts including Afternoon Shift and Weekend Shift. Flexibility with work days/hours will therefore be required. We are looking to start our new Trainees as soon as possible, with interviews held in November. Summer R&D Assistant (Fixed Term) We also have a fixed term dayshift role available over summer working with our Research & Development team. Duties will involve handling and testing timber, basic reporting and keeping data records. This role will be starting early December and run through to end January, working Monday to Friday 8hrs/day. Our preferred candidates for the above opportunities will have achieved a minimum L2 NCEA pass including Maths and English and a related Technical subject. They will also have a reliable attendance record, excellent communication skills and be physically fit to meet the demands of the role. Confident computer skills would be an advantage. Full pre-employment medical examination and drug screening applies. Application forms are available here: http://www.redstagtimber.co.nz/people/careers/ Applications including a brief CV, NCEA record of learning and most recent school attendance record should be received by 4.00pm Friday 10th November 2017 via email to Maureen Smith, HR/HS Advisor maureen.smith@redstagtimber.co.nz For any further information required please contact Melissa Bennett, People & Safety Manager Ph. (07) 349 5874 during normal office hour
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TOI OHOMAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY A number of Scholarships are available including Alf Rendell Photography Scholarship 2018 Toi Ohomai Study Award 2018 Business Administration Scholarship 2018 Secondary School Achiever Award 2018 High Performance Academy Sports 2018 Check out: toiohomai.ac.nz/scholarships ________________________________________________________________________________________
GENEROSITY NEW ZEALAND/GIVEME This is an Online Scholarship Database available FREE in the School library OR the Careers Classroom and the Rotorua Public Library. You can access hundreds of scholarships from across New Zealand. Domestic Students/NZ Residents Only. Please see Mrs Oldman in the careers office for password access to this database.
And don’t forget to source scholarships from other resources and apply for as many as you can! _______________________________________________________________________________________
GIVEME DATABASE (ASK YOUR SCHOOL CAREERS DEPARTMENT) Your Iwi/Hapū, register with them online Kia Ora Hauora database http://www.kiaorahauora.co.nz/scholarship GOOGLE! “Undergraduate Scholarships”, “Health Science Scholarships”, “Māori Scholarships” etc….
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TERTIARY LOANS AND ALLOWANCES Sign up for information - registration page Last year we launched our "Sign up for info" form on the StudyLink website. We wanted to make it easy for high-school students to register for regular updates from us on things like when to apply and what documents to send us. It was a great success with nearly 2,000 students registering. This year's form is now up and running. There's a link on the StudyLink homepage and it takes seconds to complete. We would really appreciate your support again this year in encouraging your Year 13 students to register. Sign up for information Students should also check out StudyLink's website to think about what it will cost to live and study. The tools and calculators will help them get a picture of the financial choices they will face and how they will manage as they move into tertiary study
This summer Whenua Iti Outdoors is launching the Adventure Skills Academy – young people can enrol for 9 days of adventure AND have the option of completing NCEA credits. Whenua Iti Outdoors offers a wide range of outdoor and experiential learning opportunities for people of all ages including this great opportunity for the holidays. ONLINE ENROLMENTS NOW LIVE for the January 2018 ADVENTURE SKILLS ACADEMY at Whenua Iti Outdoors. A multi-activity, residential, adventure training programme (ages 14+). 9 days and 8 nights of sea-kayaking, rock climbing, caving, bush survival, navigation and living in the outdoors. Plus, the opportunity to achieve up to 15 NCEA Level 3 credits embedded in the programme. Starts Weds 17th January. Cost $1600pp to inc all transport (ex Nelson), food, equipment, tuition, adventures, training and fun! STRICTLY limited places. (Airport pick-up/drop-off can be coordinated for those from out of region). www.wio.org.nz
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
Lake City Athletic Club – Track and field (athletics) Lake City Athletic Club’s weekly Wednesday athletics sessions are commencing at 6.00pm on the 1st November at the athletics track, No 2 Ground, International Stadium, Devon Street West, Rotorua. The Club has looked at making its weekly activities more inviting and has come up with one Wednesday evening having a set programme of athletic events and every second Wednesday skills and training
evenings ending with relays. These programs cater for running, jumping and throwing events for those 12 years and older. Unless those attending wish to join the Lake City Athletic Club the only charge will be a $2.00 "Pay and Play" fee payable each evening a person is in attendance. Further information on the evenings can be obtained by visiting www.lakecity.co.nz and then clicking on Track (adults) on the side bar.
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