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August 2017
Tauranga Girls’ College Pauline Cowens, Principal
Message from the Principal Welcome back to Tauranga Girls’ College as we embark on the third term of what has so far been an incredibly busy and successful year for so many of our girls. Term two being eleven weeks long just gave more space for our young women to demonstrate their talents and succeed, something that continued through the holidays for many! And a special welcome to our new International students, both long term and short term stayers who have joined us this term. Thank you for choosing Tauranga Girls’ College and thank you to all the Homestay parents who support these girls and welcome them into your homes. As communication resumes between community and college on the curriculum front junior student’s parents have been updated face to face on the progress their daughters are making so far this year and coming up on 16 August all students and their families will be welcome to attend our Option
Evening and plan pathways through the school for next year. And staying with curriculum and choices for next year is the placing on-line of our curriculum guide, which informs students what is available to them in 2018. Options can be selected online after Option Evening. There will be information going out to students in the next week with a return slip to be signed by parents and students acknowledging that they have discussed and approved the 2018 option selection and that this has been completed on-line. This is important decision making around future pathways and something that all students and families need to engage with. Knowing how you are progressing is an essential part of making choices and coming up in week eight of this term for seniors we have benchmark examinations, something to work towards in the coming weeks. For me this is the penultimate term of my Principalship, which is causing me to reflect on my
journey with this school and the staff and students in it. Our sixtieth reunion next year, our diamond jubilee, is also bringing reflection as we move through the planning stages and it is certainly an absolute pleasure to bring to mind just how our girls engage here, with each other and with the opportunities provided. The pages of this newsletter also contain so many examples of young women seizing every moment and opportunity to shine and to be the best that they can be!
Pauline Cowens Principal
Head Girls Left to Right, Mikeely Ivil: Deputy Head Girl, Jerushah Keightley: Co Arts Director, Madison Randall: Head Girl, Caitie Farley: Co Arts Director, Caitlin McGeorge: Sports Captain
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Sport INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL Netball Kenza Taele and Scarlett-Rose Brain competed at the U15 Nationals in New Plymouth in the Harbourside (WBOP) Netball team. This team had not competed there before, so we had to start from the bottom - C grade. They were very successful, winning all games by about 20 goals. However, they won a close C grade final, putting the team up to B grade next year. Kenza was also selected for the Tournament team.
Ex student Makayla Daysh Steps Closer to her Goal.
Basketball Success Kaitlyn Morrell, Year 11, has been offered the opportunity to attend the NZ U23 nationals in Wellington Representing Tauranga. She represents Tauranga in the U17A team and is in the Tauranga City Coasters WBC team (which is the highest basketball woman's league in Tauranga). She also plays in the Old Girls’ Tauranga Girls’ College Premiere team and plays for Tauranga Girls’ College in the Senior A Premier team.
NORTH ISLAND/BAY OF PLENTY Tumbling Congratulations to Gemma Gilmore who came 3rd in the North Island tumbling competition
Hockey The Tauranga Girls’ College Junior Blue Hockey team (Year 9/10) won Division 3 so are now promoted to Division 2
Makayla (Maka) Daysh, who left Tauranga Girls’ College in 2013 always had the goal to play for the Tall Ferns. She has taken a step closer to that goal in being named in the New Zealand Premier all-stars to take on the highly rated UC Berkeley women's team on Auckland's North Shore on August 13. Maka spent two years in Nebraksa on a basketball scholarship at Chadron State College where she widened her skills on and off the court. Now back in Tauranga, Maka is captain of the Tauranga women’s team and coaches the Tauranga Girls’ College Senior Premier Basketball team. She sees this as being her way of giving back to the school who has given her so much.
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NORTH ISLAND/BAY OF PLENTY 1st XV Rugby Team
Tauranga Girls’ DevelopThe Tauranga Girls’ College 1 XV rugby team having been unbeaten in ment Rugby Team st st
the 1 round of games, they won the Mike Nitz Cup. They are now The team represented the school playing in the Championship Round. admirably throughout the season . They finished with a 50/50 win/loss ratio and one draw. They should be very proud of their performance and development as many of them were first year players. A number of students were selected from the team to play for the Bay of Plenty U15 Rugby team that competed in the Northern Region U15 in Auckland during the holidays. They were placed 2nd behind the Auckland team. Congratulations to BrieArne Moke, Alya Bowring, Kalo Afu, Luisa Togotogorua, Shakira Kumar-ToiToi and Casey Loader.
Spirit of Adventure I was asked to write about my most memorable moment, having completed a 10 day voyage on the Spirit of Adventure. However, this is impossible as there are so many to choose from. I arrived in Auckland full of apprehension but within 48 hours was sailing through the Hauraki Gulf. After only one instance of sea sickness I had learnt the ropes, literally and figuratively. Everyone on the boat worked as a team to get things done and I know I have made some life long friends. It was frankly some of the best 10 days of my life. Whether I was climbing up the mast, 27m above the deck, sailing with dolphins, jumping in the water at 6:30am or drinking warm Milo, as the boat swayed, I was always having the time of my life. The camaraderie was amazing and I learnt some fantastic leadership skills that I will be able to use in the future. I highly recommend this trip to anyone; the Spirit of Adventure offers an inspiring opportunity to anyone willing to challenge themselves. If anyone is interested I have many more stories to share!
Emily Kneale, Year 12
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Careers Department Queenstown Resort College- Career Week Shania Cooke spent 3 days at QRC experiencing what the college has to offer in their Hospitality Management course. She is now very keen to study the course next year. The group also visited 5-star Millbrook Resort where they were hosted by the General Manager and the Finance Director. Shania reported that it was great to be able to see first- hand how such a resort operates. Millbrook – the golf course
BCITO Construction Day On Thursday 29 June a group of TGC girls were given the opportunity to participate in a day experiencing different aspects of working in the building trade. Three of our students in Year 13, Laura Wagstaff, Taneika Wallace and Meteria Tapsell, took this opportunity to be part of this experience alongside a large group of students from all the schools in the area. First they were shown around Carters Building supplies to see
moa where the students were able to see a bit more of the action. Here they were able to walk around the building site, up the scaffolding and through the houses. It was a good opportunity to see all the different skills required by builders in action and to be able to ask them questions about their work. Our girls learnt a lot from the experience and can hopefully see how they can make the most of the opportunities that are available to them within this area. the industry from a supplier’s perspective and all the different areas of the business that are open to those interested. It was encouraging to hear how much scope for growth young people can have within the company and how much training they provide whilst you are employed with them that can be transferred in to other areas. Our second visit of the day was to a large construction site in Papa-
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Leadership Summit, China and New Zealand Another holiday career opportunity was taken by Kaeleigh Karrol and Ashlee Keelan-Orr. They attended a Leadership Summit at Auckland University that had the intention to bridge gaps and build relationships between the future leaders of China and New Zealand. The girls reported that the New Zealand delegation was small, and each student was assigned to a group of Chinese delegates. “Over the three days, we had many notable speakers come in and talk to us about the concept of leadership and how we could be more effective leaders in our future workplace, and our world. We both made many strong relationships, and broke down any cultural and language barriers we may have had. The activities we did - such as leadership workshops and campus tours- all brought us closer to each other, and made the three days so much more enjoyable because we made great friends. It was definitely an experience we will both remember for a long time, and remain in our minds as we continue in our paths to become great leaders.”
On the Calendar Artsfest Opening Night 31 August at the new art gallery at the Historic Village, work will be up for three weeks. Opening Night is a social evening with music, drinks and nibbles where family and friends can come and view the artwork and perhaps purchase artwork that they like. Tina Jeong with her artwork
The Open Night for prospective students for 2018 will be held on:
Thursday 10 August at 5.45 pm. If you know of anyone considering sending their daughter to Tauranga Girls’ College in 2018 please pass on this date to them. Please invite them to contact the school reception for further details.
Option Evening
TGC Miss World Contest Or should it be called the Not The Miss World Competition? This annual event will be held on 04 August and involves both male and female contestants respectfully showcasing their featured country. As a skit on the traditional Miss World this humorous show is a much anticipated event.
Open Night
An Option Evening is scheduled for:
Wednesday 16 August 5.00pm - 7.00pm J Block Miss World 2016
You are encouraged to attend this with your daughter, so that you can discuss subject choices with staff.
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The Technology Department is made up of four main areas of study. These areas are similar in that they all take the student on a journey from a Design Brief to a Design Resolution. These journeys take different pathways with different resolutions and final presentations. They range from purely visual drawings, to the construction of the actual product, to formal written reports, depending on which area the student selects to study. Design and Visual Communication (DVC)
This is a visual journey, that encourages the student to explore and communicate design ideas, using freehand sketching, formal drawing techniques and digital formats to clearly and accurately convey the student’s own design thinking in response to a real life design brief.
Materials Technology
This journey introduces the student to the workshop in Years 9 and 10. The main focus is on the workshop in general with the theoretical component focusing on the equipment and its safe use. The main component is the practical side of the subject where the student is encouraged to explore and use a range of materials from timber to plastics.
Practical Technology This journey continues on from Materials Technology in Year 9 and 10. The design component sees the student creating design ideas through informed research and analysis and by evaluating findings from functional modelling and stakeholder feedback. The conceptual design is then developed into a completed product.
Design Innovation This journey is for senior students and focuses on the theoretical side of design and manufacture. It develops the students understanding of how technological outcomes, people and social and physical environments interact. The student will develop a conceptual design that will have the potential to address a brief. Finalists for Young Innovator Awards 2017: Two of the four finalists are from the Design Technology Department. Congratulations to the following two students.Hydro Go Tayla Fairbairn and LiPhone Ella Waterreus
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Young Innovation Awards 10 August 2017 Out of the 8 finalists, 4 teams are from Tauranga Girls’ College:
August 2017
Hokonui Fashion Design Awards
MARY POPPINS
Congratulations to Zoe Beck Year 13, National Winner of the NZ Streetwear Section at the Hokonui Fashion Design Awards in Gore this weekend.
Hydro Go – Tayla Fairbairn A way to charge mobile devices while out in the bush, Hydro Go is an efficient, cost-effective, reliable hiking stick that uses streams and rivers to generate electricity.
The NZ Consortium tour of Mary Poppins has arrived in Tauranga thanks to Tauranga Musical Theatre. We are very fortunate to have a number of our talented students, alumni and staff involved in this production. Caroline Gill, TGC teacher is the Dance Captain and a member of the adults ensemble, Jan Beets, TGC vocal tutor plays Miss Andrew, Teagan Wilson Year 13, Rosemary Adams-Horsley Year 10 and Sarah Coleman (alumni) are part of the adults ensemble. Alysha Gill Year 9, Grace Gill Year 9 are part of the children’s ensemble. Sarah Toomer (nee Spencer), alumni, is preforming as Mary Poppins and Hannah Spedding, alumni student is the Choreographer. The musical is based on the stories of PL Travers and the Walt Disney movie. Mary Poppins is packed with the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventures, music numbers and magical moments. Tickets are available from Ticketek.
iBrite – Ashley Cundy, CallieJay Dobbs, Madison Sykes, and Abbey Herbison These LED strips assist dyslexic students in reading and writing by using coloured overlays to relax the brain, allowing it to interpret information more easily. Thumbs-Up Sandal – Madeline Thompson Breaking from tradition, the Thumbs-Up Sandal has a positive impact on growing feet and is an affordable, comfortable, durable alternative to Roman sandals. LiPhone – Ella Waterreus An iPhone cover with the tools one needs to get out of a car in an accident, including a window breaker, whistle and first aid tips.
Enrolments 2018 Enrolments opened for the year 2018 the first week of Term 3 2017, and all contributing schools received their enrolment packs during that week. Applications for enrolment will close on Friday 01 September. All students living within the enrolment zone for the college have automatic right of entry. Out of zone students are also being accepted and enrolment packs for those students are available through the school reception. The closing date is also Friday 01 September. If you have friends outside the Tauranga Girls’ College zone who wish to send their daughters to our school please draw their attention to the way in which enrolment packs can be accessed. Should too many applications from out of zone be received, ballot date for Tauranga Girls’ College is Monday 11 September.
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A department of five teachers who are all passionate about the subject they teach and love providing creative outlets for our students. Rosie Potter is Acting Head of Department while Jodie Moore is on maternity leave. She teaches Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 Drama. Caroline Gill teaches Years 9, 11, 12 and 13 Dance. Caroline is also Year 10 Dean. Christina Cassells teaches Years 9, 10, 11 and 13 Drama. Sheryl Walker teaches Year 10 Drama. Fiona Lochhead teaches Year 9 and Year 10 Dance.
EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM “It was indescribable. The combination of the set and the lighting gave the show a fun and quirky flavour. This is a style that is not typically seen with Contemporary, let alone Ballet” – Teagan Wilson (Year 13)
and love each other.” “It was so good I went to see it again in my own time!”
Pickle King 40 students ventured
Pop Up Globe Students visited the Pop Up Globe in Auckland Royal NZ Ballet Our NCEA senior dance students went to see The Royal NZ Ballet company’s Two by Ekman. The show was a tribute to Alexander Ekman's style through two of his major contemporary works; Cacti, Tuplet and Episode 31. The piece was exuberant and the students were mesmerised by the complex rhythms created by the dancers as well as the integration of the New Zealand String Quartet performing live onstage. “It was a really unique opportunity to see an international choreographer and see how vast and different his choreographic style was” – Bridie Waterrus (Year 12)
while studying Shakespeare. They watched As You Like It and were amazed by the dexterity of the performers and their ability to draw the audience in at all levels through personal interaction. “The message was really clear – there are all sorts of people in the world and we all need to accept
down to Baycourt to see a performance of Pickle King celebrating its 20th anniversary. Performers used masks to enhance their characterisation and showed a clever use of the stage space. “They had really loud voices for not having microphones!” “The set was really interesting – it stayed in one place but lots of bits opened up to make new spaces.”
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Stage Challenge This year’s Stage Challenge entry ‘Behind the Seams’ explored child sweat shop labour from a consumerist’s perspective where money plays a significant role in the consequent demise of innocent children’s lives. The team of around 80 students (both on and off stage) placed 2nd in the Tauranga Open Division and received awards of Excellence for: Costuming character, Concept, Visual enhancement, Drama, Soundtrack, Performance skill, Choreography, Stage Crew (Led by Lara Rasmussen), Student Achievement (Callie-Jay Dobbs). Congratulations to all involved and special thanks to the student leadership team comprising of Kaitlyn Bengston (choreographer), Callie-Jay Dobbs (producer and costume design), Jerushah Keightley (costume design), Alia Marshall (director), Aimee Palmer (lighting design), Madison Randall (costume design), Lara Rasmussen (set and props design), and Teagan Wilson (choreographer).
A special thank you also goes to Legacy Trust for their support and contribution towards the students t-shirts.
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Dance NZ Made 40 students will be showcasing their NCEA Dance work which also doubles as a live assessment and gives the students the opportunity to perform on the Baycourt stage Monday 14 August at Baycourt Theatre
Tauranga Performing Arts Competition Our 2017 Advanced dance troupe is being led by Year 13 Dance student Teagan Wilson. The troupe (Chris Bae, Judith Beaudesson, Kaitlyn Bengston, Alysha Gill, Grace Gill, Katie Goodwin, Georgia Pendred , Taylah Pratt, and Josie Stent) performed in the Modern group dance section (15 years and over) at the Tauranga Performing Arts Competition at Baycourt. The piece “240 Miles” is a Level 3 NCEA assessment based on the Salt March, which took place in 1930 in India and was an act of civil disobedience led by Gandhi to protest British rule in India. The piece also formulates Teagan’s Scholarship dance submission which will be filmed for assessment purposes at each of the performances throughout the year for submission to the marking panel in Term 4.
Drama Class Productions The whole class is involved and directed by their teacher, with plenty of hours outside of class time being put towards the final performance. Students contribute to all aspects of the production from lighting through to costume. All productions are a gold coin entry. Year 11 CSL perform Grimms Tales on Friday 25 August 5pm & 7.30pm in DRA1 RPT perform Wheeler’s Luck on Monday 28 August 5pm & 7.30pm in DRA1 Year 12 Hope Springs in the TGC Hall, Week 10 Year 13 Blood Wedding in the TGC Hall Week 10
SCHOOL PRODUCTION 2018 This year’s joint production was organised by Tauranga Boys’ College and they staged a fantastic and entertaining performance of Peter Pan. Our girls loved their involvement and their talent shone on stage. “It was an experience that brought together the boys and girls. We’re proud of what we produced.” Thinking of auditioning next year? “Go for it! You never know unless you try. You won’t embarrass yourself – everyone is there to do their best”, Danielle Sigley, Wendy. The 2018 production will be Beauty and the Beast and it will be the turn of Tauranga Girls’ College to organise and direct. Audition notices will be given out in due course and we will need many roles in addition to beauty and the beast, and we will need help backstage for lighting, costuming, props, dancers, extras .Everyone is welcome to audition!
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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT and Maths Week SOME NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Maths Week 2017: Monday 07 - Friday 11 August (Term 3, Week 4) Yes, it’s happening soon! Maths Week is gearing up for another fantastic week of fun, challenging maths questions and activities. There are activities, games and challenges for all students from Year 9 to Year 11. The aim of Maths Week is to present mathematics in a bright attractive way applying it to all sorts of things which are relevant to student’s lives. It is written to appeal to students and is related to the curriculum but with a different emphasis. The Ministry of Education and the New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers sponsor Maths Week. More Mathematics & More Challenges! The 2017 challenges and activities include: Maths Millionaire Interactive games Daily Dollar Questions Survivor Series The Maths Chaser and other Games See further details on http://www.mathsweek.org.nz/
ICAS Mathematics and APSMO Maths Olympiad The ICAS Maths competition is being held this year on Tuesday 15 August. Students involved in the Maths Olympiad programme have completed the third of their five competitions and are making good progress.
Help with Maths The Maths Department continues to run Maths tutorials every lunchtime in room J209. There is always at least one Maths teacher available to help students at any level. Please encourage your daughter to seek this extra help if needed.
NCEA Examination Revision In preparation for the Benchmark Exams in weeks 8 and 9 (13-20 September) and the end of year NCEA Exams we encourage the use of commercial revision material. Write-on booklets by D & D Resources give several parallel assessments for each external Achievement Standard, each costing $5 per booklet, representing good value for money. A flier has been sent out to students and payments are due by Wednesday 02 August.
TGC Mathsmind competition One of our school activities is the annual TGC Mathsmind Competition. Each Year 9 and 10 class choses a team of four students who compete in the hall at lunchtime. The Year 10 competition is on Tuesday 08 August, the Year 9 competition on Thursday 10 August. This year the Bay of Plenty Mathsmind competition will be held at Otumoetai College on Friday 18 August.
If you have any queries regarding any of the above items, please contact the Head of Mathematics, Lewis Hockings.
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Subject Selection 2018 This term your daughter will be choosing the subjects that she wishes to study next year. It is very important that she makes choices that are well informed and based on her ability and achievement in the subjects that she has taken this year. The Careers Advisor, the deans and senior leaders will be visiting classes to discuss subject choices and to go through the Curriculum Guide for subject choice. The Curriculum Guide is available on-line through the TGC website. Should you have any queries, your daughter’s Dean is the person to contact. It is important to meet the deadlines set and to be accurate in selections. Changes are allowed up until the date indicated in the Curriculum Guide. However, students need to be aware that late changes may limit choices available.
Mindfulness Programme The Mindfulness Programme is available through the Guidance Department and is for all tutor levels at TGC for 6 weeks, Monday lunchtimes starting 31 July. Mindfulness teaches students strategies to rest their minds and let go of intrusive thoughts. Outcomes can be clearer thinking, greater capacity to focus on what is at hand, better management of stress and anxiety. Natasha Rix who has been involved in teaching Mindfulness for many years will be facilitating the programme. If you would like more information please contact: Judy Burr 578 8114 ext 728.
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NCEA Candidate Information All senior students have been issued with the NZQA candidate information sheet along with a printout of the standards they will be assessed against for 2017. It is important that this information has been checked carefully and any alterations are sent to the student office. Fees: NCEA $76.70, Scholarship subject entries, per subject $30.00. The government provides financial assistance to students entering for school qualifications
if certain criteria are met. NZQA fees are due no later than Friday 25 August for all students who are studying at NCEA level for this year. If you qualify for financial assistance with these fees, then please complete the form issued and return it to school so that we can process your application. Forms are also available via the NZQA website: www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/forstudents/fees/ financialassistance.html.
Choosing Options for 2018 The 2018 Tauranga Girls’ College Curriculum guide is now available online on the Tauranga Girls’ College website. Students can access this document to assist them with their subject and pathway planning for 2018 and beyond by following the steps outlined below; Go to the Tauranga Girls’ College website www.tgc.school.nz Mouse over the Our School on the top menu Select the third column, which starts with Enrolment Information Select the third line down titled Curriculum Guide Hard copies of this document are available for student use in the school library and through their tutorial teacher.
2018 subject selection Students in Year 10/ Year 11 and Year 12 will be able to select their subjects for 2018 via the student login via the KAMAR portal. The option selection process will be available to students on the KAMAR portal from Thursday 17 August until Friday 22 September.
How to log on to the KAMAR Portal In order to logon to the KAMAR portal your daughter you will need her user name from KAMAR and password (which contains 1 capital letter, 1 numeral and 1 symbol). Line 10 on the KAMAR portal is for your daughter to enter her alternate subject only. Should your daughter require a hard copy of the subject selection sheet, she will need to request one from her tutorial teacher from Thursday 17 August (the day after Option Night). The hard copy must be returned to the Tutorial teacher by Friday 22 September.
OPTION NIGHT WEDNESDAY AUGUST 16
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Tauranga Girls’ College is very fortunate to have an experienced group of staff working with our young people in the Health and Physical Education Department. Staff have professional training in this area of the curriculum and as a group is committed to supporting students. The department mission statement is “Health and Physical Education at Tauranga Girls’ College promotes the knowledge, skills, positive attitudes and values for a young person to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and to contribute actively to the wellbeing of the wider community” The 4 strands of this area of the curriculum Personal Health and Physical Development Movement Skills Relationships with Other People Healthy Communities and Environments
Four underlying concepts support the framework for learning in health education and physical education.
The key areas of learning in this area of the curriculum are:
Mental Health Sexuality Education Food and Nutrition Body Care and Physical Safety Physical Activity Sport Studies Outdoor Education
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Courses within the Health and Physical Education Department JUNIOR All Year 9 and 10 students take part in a programme with 2 practical and 1 classroom sessions a week. At Tauranga Girls’ College we are very fortunate to have outstanding facilities for students to complete their practical lessons.
SENIOR There are many choices in this area of the curriculum that offer study through to Scholarship level in Year 13.
*Half Year
Knowledge and skills gained by taking courses in this area of the curriculum are suited to work within the health sector, sports industry and where people are the focus of the vocation. As wellbeing is the basis of this area of the curriculum all courses strengthen and support students interest in personal health care, an active life style and a work/life balance.
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CALENDAR 04-Aug
Baywide Junior Basketball
04-Aug
Miss World
05 - 06 August
NZSS Duathlon Championship
05-Aug
Senior Model United Nations
06-Aug
BOP Zone Secondary School Championship Netball Waikato
07-Aug
BOPSS - Stableford Tournament (Golf)
08-Aug
Y10 Maths Mind
10-Aug
BOPSS Junior Badminton finals Open Night Y9 Maths Mind
11-12-Aug
Careers Expo Pin’d
11-Aug
BOP Senior Basketball
13-14-Aug
BOP Ski Championships
14-18-Aug
Maths Week
14-Aug
Dance NZ Made
15-Aug
BOPSS Senior Table Tennis
16-Aug
Maths Olympiad The Night is Young field trip Option Evening
18-Aug
9BET class trip to Gate Pa BOP Maths Mind Baywide Senior Basketball
19-20-Aug
NZSS Cheerleading
19-Aug
Young Enterprise Scheme
22-Aug
Y11 Study Seminar
23-27-Aug
Big Sing Finale
23-24-Aug
Scholarship Days - Mathematics
23-Aug
Winter Sports Photos 11GEO Maatangi Whenua
25-Aug
Scholarship Day—Accounting, Waikato University
29-31-Aug
Manawahe Eco Trust (Kawerau)
30-Aug
Waikato University Law Student for a Day
31-Aug
Artsfest Art Exhibition Opening
01-Sept
Victoria University Open Day
02-Sept
International Department trip Young Enterprise Scheme
03-10-Sept
Winter Tournament Week
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Contacting the College for 2017 We encourage parents to contact the College (578 8114) for support at any time during the year. The Pastoral Team includes: Year 9
Senior Leader: Mrs Bird
Dean: Ms Kylie Valentine ext 766
Year 10
Senior Leader: Mrs Millar
Dean: Ms Caroline Gill ext 768
Year 11
Senior Leader: Mrs Ferguson
Dean: Mrs Bridget Prendiville ext 769
Year 12
Senior Leader: Ms Rowlands
Deans: Mrs Audrey Keightley & Ms Margot Glaser-Brown ext 770
Year 13
Senior Leader: Ms Rowlands
Deans: Mrs Robyn Mankelow & Ms Jackie Borell ext 767
Guidance Counsellors
Ms Judy Burr ext 728 & Ms Chantal Stopford ext 724
If any matter remains unresolved, or is taking too long, please contact the Senior Deputy Principal: Ms Millar ext 707 or the Principal: Mrs Cowens.