February 2015
Dear Parents/Caregivers Welcome to the 2015 College year, as a parent of a student new to our school or one returning for another year, welcome to a year of partnership with us in supporting your daughter to achieve her educational goals. Over the past summer I often heard the phrase “since records began”applied to the (magnificent) weather here in the Bay as well as to the (sometimes dire and disruptive) weather in the USA, China and, factoring in bushfires , Australia and our own South Island. In an entirely different, and entirely celebratory vein I am happy to report that as well as our results for NCEA at all levels 1, 2 and 3 being superb and for Year 12 the best overall “Since records began”, our scholarship results are also the best ever! Add to that the best ever endorsements of NCEA at excellence level and our Maori student achievement equaling the (record breaking) achievement of nonMaori at Level 2 and your will understand that we have much to celebrate and to maintain and improve on for 2015! Congratulations to all senior students, the staff who teach them, and the parents who support them on these outstanding results! At our school wide assembly next week we will celebrate both our NCEA outcomes and scholarship successes with our girls as well acknowledge the excellence of the past year.
centred and inclusive. Research shows that students who are fully involved and those with good attendance are those who succeed at school. Our focus will be on building on our school values of respect, participation a sense of pride, purpose and belonging for all members of our school community, through high standards, positive student staff relationships, student leadership and student involvement. Thank you for your support of your daughter’s start to 2015 by equipping her with everything she needs to embark upon a year that presents opportunities for her to shine both in and out of the classroom. Congratulations to our student leaders for 2015, Ana Morris, Head Girl, Rosemary Barker, Deputy Head Girl, Naomi Stewart, Sports Captain and Phillipa Artus, Arts Director and all our other recently appointed prefects. You have earned your appointment and we look forward to working with you in leading our student community through the coming year. The first weeks of term contain many community events that are listed in the calendar at the end of this newsletter and I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible at these events as we work together in “empowering tomorrow’s women”.
Our learning focus for 2015 will be to maintain and better this great performance in an environment for learning, in and out of the classroom that is student-
Sponsorship The School is leasing a Mini-Bus for the next three years and there are 2 spots available for sponsorship. For your contribution you will receive your Company Logo/Signage prominently displayed on the Mini-Van and also your logo with acknowledgement in every newsletter. For further information please contact the Executive Officer John Laugesen on 5788114 Ext 704. Thank you Active Schoolwear for your support.
Student Leaders for 2015
Head Girl:
Deputy Head Girl:
Arts Director:
Sports Director:
Ana Morris
Rosemary Barker
Phillipa Artus
Naomi Stewart
Prefects 2015 Student Council Ana
Morris
Rosemary
Barker
Nell
Ager
Executive Council Phillipa
Head Girl Deputy Head Girl
Bennett
Environment
Izabella
Cameron
Social
Sophie
Godden
International
Lucy Lauren
HappĂŠ Hines
Aleisha
Hulbert
Janetta
Kim
Hinemairangi
Treasurer International Community Service Environment
McKelvie
Social
Pahau-Wilson
Health Community Service Health
Brittany
Spencer
Ella
Williams
Naomi Aine
Secretary
Rebecca
Schiehallion
Arts
Aurora Kirsty Hyunah
Artus
Arts Director
Stewart
Sports Captain
Blackman
Secretary
Boyte
Performing
Burrows
Freyberg
Choo
Music
Annie Jessica
Connor Crockett
Media Liaison
Emma
Dalton
Visual Arts
Tayla Ellie Mikayla
Haggo
Ella
Jensen
Brydie Taylor Elisabeth Ariana Tyler Maraea Payton Tayla Raijeli
Secretary/Media
Forward Goff
Freyberg Performance Technology Music Performance Technology
Mangos Manville Minards-Black
Sports Council
Rutherford Mansfield Visual Arts
Moffatt
Mansfield
Nitschke
Performing
Ranui Silvester Turner-Paki Warren
Nga Toi Batten Nga Toi Batten
International and National Achievements Beach Volleyball Paris Patete and Emma Mabbot were placed 2nd in the New Zealand Age Group Beach Volleyball Championships in the Under 17 Division.
Canoe Slalom Madeleine Wilson and Courtney Williams attended the Australian Secondary Schools’ Nationals and Australian Nationals over the holidays. Madeleine Wilson came home with 6 medals from the Australian Secondary Schools’ competition. In the Under 14 Division she gained 1st in K1, 1st in C1, 1st in C2, 2nd in DR Sprint, 2nd in DR Classic and in the Under 16 Division placed 3rd in K1. At the Australian Nationals Madeleine was placed 3rd in the K1 Under 16 Division Courtney Williams was placed 3rd in the C2 Division at the Australian Secondary Schools’ competition, and then at the Australian Nationals she gained 2nd in C1, 3rd in K1 and 3rd in C2. Courtney , as a member of the Canoe Slalom NZ team, is competing at the Australian Canoe Slalom Open event in Penrith, Australia, 04-18 February.
Taekwondo Frances Lloyd has been selected in the New Zealand Taekwondo International Team which will travel to Italy in May.
Judo Jade Tuilaepa has been selected to represent New Zealand in Australia later this month.
North Island / Bay of Plenty / Local Achievements Sport Bay of Plenty Sports Awards. At the Bay of Plenty Sports Awards held in December the Tauranga Girls’ College Canoe Slalom won the Bay of Plenty Secondary School Girls’ Team of the Year. Congratulations to Chelsi Williams, Courtney Williams, Susan Cumming, Madeleine Wilson and Monique Hawthorne.
Rowing The Tauranga Girls’ College Rowing teams competed in the Dewar Shield Regatta at the Blue Lakes in Rotorua during the holidays, with 21 crews competing in A and B finals. The Novice Under 15 Octuple Skull of Latasha Yorke, Sophia Holland, Mele Folau, Renee Fettes, Claudia Lamberton, Kamaljit Sarai, Kaitlyn Humberstone, Amelia Gooders and coxed by Rebeka Frood won the A final. The Novice Coxed Four of Latasha Yorke, Sophie Holland, Claudia Lamberton, Mele Folau, coxed by Rosie Frood , placed 3rd in the A final. The Under 15 quad of Latasha Yorke, Claudia Lamberton, Mele Folau and Kamaljit Sarai coxed by Rebecca Kneale finished 2nd in their A final. Grace Holland won the A final Under 16 single skull. Rebeka Frood and Shannon Blake gained 2nd in the A final under 16 Double Skulls. In the Woman’s Open coxed Four the crew of Karlee Montgomery, Chloe Fettes, Zoe Kirtley and Sandalika Illangamudalige coxed by Rebecca Kneale gained silver.
Rugby 7’s The following girls have been selected in the Girls 7’s Rugby Academy: Hope Garner, Jade Tuilaepa, Kelee Rolleston-Warren, Moana Whare, Payton Silvester, Piatarihingamare Devon, Bree Meyer, Jade Carter and Felila Simanu.
Congratulations 2014 Scholarships Tessa
Adams
Amy Jenna Alexandra
Barron Curtis Lawrence
Emily
McCarthy
Molly
Scoular-Sutton
Stella
Simpson
Miranda Ella Christine Leilani Felicity Anna
Smith Stapleton Sutton Taula Tomkins Wright
Biology Mathematics with Statistics: Outstanding Geography Mathematics with Statistics Biology English Biology: Outstanding Chemistry Mathematics with Statistics: Outstanding Geography German Chemistry Physics Mathematics with Statistics History Practical Art: Design English and Biology Drama English and Music Practical Art: Design and Photography: Outstanding
Renee Nielsen has been accepted on a scholarship to Kunei Girls’ High School in Osaka, Japan beginning April 2015 for 10 months. Renee completed L3 NCEA Japanese with Merit endorsement as a Year 11 student which is exceptional and gained NCEA L1 with Excellence overall. Renee will be a great ambassador for Tauranga Girls’ College. Bridget Carlson was nominated for the BOP Education Trust - Future Leaders Programme for 2015-16. Spirit of New Zealand As a school we are proud to support the Spirit of New Zealand. It was wonderful to have 7 students selected to enjoy 10 day voyages and great to see another group of 10 Year 10’s on a 5 day trophy trip. This is such a life changing experience, one of self- discovery. It builds reliance, fosters initiative and confidence building. We would like to acknowledge the following students who gained special awards: Ariana Moffatt: Voyage 663 was nominated to hold the position of Cook for the Trainee day where the students are in charge of the ship. Here she was responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen. Good planning and time management is required in this role. Ariana performed with credit and thrived when given this responsibility. Aleisha Churchill: Voyage 656 was awarded the Jewellers award for her voyage. This is awarded by the ships’ crew to the Trainee displaying outstanding endeavour and personal growth. Congratulations Aleisha.
Adult Continuing Education: Language Classes 2015 Spanish with Sonia
Japanese with Yuko
Beginners Class Monday evenings 7-9pm. This class is suitable for complete beginners.
Level 1 Japanese with Yuko. Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:30pm. This class is suitable for complete beginners.
Intermediate Class Wednesday evenings 7-9pm. This class is suitable for people with some knowledge of Spanish, eg last year’s beginners. Advanced Class Monday evenings 4:45-6:45pm. This class is suitable for people who have been studying Spanish for 1 to 2 years or people with previous knowledge.
Level 2 Japanese with Yuko. Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30pm. This class is suitable for students with some knowledge of Japanese.
Spanish classes are in Room C5 and Japanese classes are in Room C4 at Tauranga Girls’ College and both start in the week beginning 09 February, 2015. Classes cost $80 per term. Please email nrovekamp@tgc.school.nz for an enrolment form.
Chinese Community School 2015 Timetable: Student Beginner Class (Year 9 equivalent)
Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm
Student NCEA Preparation Class NCEA credits can be obtained here.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm
Adult Class (2 levels)
Tuesdays only 6:30-8:30pm
Student NCEA Levels 2 and 3 (shortened course. Terms 1 and 2 only) NCEA credits can be obtained here.
Thursdays only 6:00-8:00pm
Children’s Class (Primary and Intermediate age students)
Saturdays only 1-2:30pm
All classes are held in B Block Tauranga Girls’ College, 930 Cameron Road, Tauranga. For more information, email Nena: nrovekamp@tgc.school.nz) or ring them at Tauranga Girls’ College 5788114 ext 763. Fees 2015. The Saturday Children’s Class will cost $50 per term. All other classes cost $90 per term. To enrol, print out an enrolment form from http://www.tgc.school.nz/CCS. Instructions for paying are on the enrolment form. Starting Date 2015 Classes will start the week beginning 09 February.
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Tauranga Girls’ College Junior Diploma The Tauranga Girls’ College Junior Diploma is a two-year qualification that is designed to:
Encourage Year 9 and 10 students to take more responsibility for their learning. Focus Year 9 and 10 students on the key competencies for learning. Recognise the importance of participation in school-wide activities in empowering tomorrow’s women. Inform parents and help students identify the curriculum level they have mastered in each subject.
More detailed information on the Tauranga Girls’ College Junior Diploma will be given to parents and caregivers at the Year 9 BBQ Thursday 19 February (5.30pm -7.15pm). If you have any questions regarding the Tauranga Girls’ College Junior Diploma please contact in the first instance, Mrs Boubee-Hill (Junior Diploma Co-ordinator 2015) or Mrs Bird, Deputy Principal in charge of Year 9.
NZQA Entry and Fees National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA - Level 1, 2 and 3) Students in the senior school will be studying towards a national qualification at Level 1, 2 or 3. Students may also be studying towards a national certificate in a particular subject area that is available via the National Qualifications framework. Some students from Year 13 will enter for the New Zealand Scholarship examinations.
The NCEA qualification has a mix of internal and external assessments. Students will need to be focused throughout the year on their work and make sure that they meet all of their assessment requirements. Students will receive assessment information, “Assessment 2015 - A Guide for Parents and Students”. It is important that parents and students read and understand this material to prevent any misunderstandings concerning assessment in the future. At the end of the booklet is a space for students and parents to sign to indicate that the material has been read. This tear-off slip must be returned to school. It is especially important for parents to be aware of the days when assessments are being held or assignments are due in as there will be limited opportunity for further assessment to take place. NZQA Fees will be collected in July this year. These are set at $76.70 (to be confirmed) for all domestic students and will include all NZQA standards and up to three scholarship subjects. There is an evening information meeting for parents and students about NCEA in February:
NCEA in Years 11, 12 & 13 : Tuesday 24 February at 5.30pm in the staff room
Smokefree Campus Smoking is not permitted within the school grounds including the inside and outside of any buildings and other areas such as sports fields. All members of our school community must comply with this.
Understanding NCEA National Certificate of Educational Achievement is the main qualification for senior secondary school students. It is achievement based. NCEA uses standards to show what students know and can do. NCEA standards are recognised by employers, and used for selection by universities and polytechnics, both in New Zealand and overseas. There are three levels of NCEA certificate, depending on the difficulty of the standards achieved. At each level, students must achieve a certain number of credits to gain an NCEA certificate. Credits can be gained over more than one year. NCEA Level One To achieve this level of achievement a student needs: To achieve 80 credits at Level 1 or higher. Credits gained in following years can be counted towards the Level 1 certificate. A student must achieve 10 Literacy and 10 Numeracy credits, within their total of 80 credits.
NCEA Level Two To achieve this level of achievement a student needs: To achieve 60 credits at Level 2 or higher. Plus 20 credits at any level. The Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements must be met.
NCEA Level Three To achieve this level of achievement a student needs: To achieve 60 credits at Level 3 or higher. Plus 20 credits from Level 2. Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements must also be met.
University Entrance University Entrance is the minimum requirement to go to a New Zealand university. To qualify you will need: NCEA Level 3 Three subjects at Level 3, made up of: 14 credits each in 3 university approved subjects 10 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits in Reading and 10 credits in Writing Level 1 numeracy requirements
ID Cards All students will have had or will have ID photos taken. Tutor Group photos are also taken. Student ID Cards are used at school for library books and other gear issuing, for purchase of tickets and entry to social events to ensure that a student’s good name is safeguarded. They can also be used to get discounts at a range of Tauranga stores and to prove age for such things as reduced bus fares, movie tickets, taxis and lots more. If a student is eligible to catch a bus it will be noted on the ID card, this is her bus pass. Class photos this year have been done by PhotoLife. Students will be given an online shoot
key slip which will be used to view and order photographs, envelopes will also be available. The completed orders will be delivered to the college. Payments for ID cards should be posted to the Fees Office money slot, or can be included with other fee payments.
Information for all Parents/Caregivers monitor defects in uniform and to encourage them At Tauranga Girls' College we place high value on to have pride in their appearance and presentation. students wearing their uniform with pride as one way of acknowledging that they belong to our Shoes and Sandals The regulation blue/black roman sandal has been school community. part of our school uniform as far back as 1996. All We appreciate your ongoing support as we students currently attending Tauranga Girls’ maintain the high standards for which this school is College have three options: valued and recognised. To wear regulation black shoes and white ankle All students and parents were issued with uniform socks information at the end of last year. Correct or uniform must be worn at school as well as coming To wear blue/black Roman sandals to and from school. If uniform is worn to town or after school, uniform rules still apply. Your support To wear McKinlay’s navy safari sandals. in ensuring your daughters are correctly and Please ensure that your daughter complies with appropriately dressed is very much appreciated. one of the options listed above. The school has implemented a withdrawal system at interval and lunchtime for students incorrectly Other Uniform Information dressed. This removes the students and their bad Either white ankle socks or black or navy blue panty hose can be worn. Knee highs and sports example from the rest of the school community. socks are not acceptable. Parents and caregivers are advised that correct uniform is essential, the withdrawal system Sports jackets are for sports events only, and are applies to all students incorrectly dressed, and not part of the school uniform. your daughter may be sent home to correct her Jewellery: A wristwatch, and one stud or sleeper uniform before she can continue to attend school. in each ear are the only jewellery allowed. Tutors and teachers will work with students to All other jewellery will be confiscated.
Uniform
By Foot, Bike, Bus or Car However your daughter travels to school, we need to ensure that she arrives safely. Students on foot must obey the road rules, use pedestrian crossings and avoid jaywalking. Students on bicycles must be provided with a bike helmet which they are required by law to wear.
Bus students require a bus pass and must obey the rules of the bus company while on the bus and the road rules when entering and leaving the bus. Parents are reminded that for any student who brings a car to school a PERMISSION FORM must be completed PRIOR to driving and handed in to Student Reception. These forms are available to all students of driving age and can be obtained from the school office throughout the year.
PARENTS as well as students MUST SIGN THESE FORMS. Students must abide by the terms of their licence, restricted or full, and have permission to drive to school from their parents. The safety of all students depends on our controlling the use of cars around the school boundaries and checking that licence conditions are complied with. A vehicle register of cars that may be driven to school is held in the office. Cars should not be used by students during the school day. The roads around our school are very busy, parking is stretched by the volume of cars around the grounds and the safety of students requires that everyone co-operates with all of the above.
Attendance When a student is absent from school because of illness parents/caregivers are:
to phone the school office 578-8114 prior to 8.00 am and follow the answer-phone instructions or Email a message to the office using the address: absences@tgc.school.nz
with promptly and that parents can be contacted should any queries arise.
Where absence is known in advance the school should be phoned as far in advance as possible. Appointments for the dentist, doctor and other personal matters should be made outside school hours whenever possible.
The student must bring a note to explain her Students who achieve 100% attendance are absence on the first day of her return. awarded certificates. Employers value such Students who cannot explain their absences evidence of commitment from young people. will be marked as truant. After school detentions may be given to students Parents writing notes for their daughters are who have a whole day’s absence without asked to ensure that the following explanation. Notice of this will be given to parents, information is included: The student’s full and students will need to be collected at 4.30 pm name and tutor group and a legible (printed) after completion of the detention. version of the parent’s name as well as the parent’s signature, date and absence date. Punctuality This information ensures that notes are dealt All students are expected to be in their Tutor Class by 8.40 am.
Year Nine BBQ This is an informal event for Year 9 students and their families to mix and mingle with the tutors (teachers who look after your daughter’s class, or Tutor Group) and Year 9 Deans. All tutors will be there unless they are away on school-related business. Subject teachers will not be attending. This is an informal occasion where we can relax and enjoy a swim and a meal together. Where: When: What Time:
At the swimming pool (behind the old gym). Thursday 19 February 5.30pm-7.15 pm
What to Bring? A picnic meal, plates and utensils for your family. A barbecue will be available for cooking meats, if you wish, and we will also provide some sausages, bread, tomato sauce and cold drink. In the event of bad weather we will announce cancellation to all Year 9 students before they leave school on Thursday 19 February. We look forward to meeting with you.
Tauranga Girls' College Alumni Association Warmest greetings from the Alumni Executive for 2015. We look forward to meeting with many of you during this year as all people associated with the College are welcome at our activities. To keep in touch with the Alumni visit our website www.tgcalumni.org.nz or email us at admin@tgcalumni.org.nz or join us on Facebook.
Positive Behaviour For Learning (PB4L) At Tauranga Girls’ College, we believe in a positive school environment so that students will enjoy their learning. In order for us to do so, we need your support as we can make a difference to our young people when we work together. Parent involvement in children’s education is crucial Materials are from Michigan Department of Education(2001) School age children spend more of their waking hours (including weekends and holidays) outside of school. Therefore, the influence of parents/caregivers is huge. When parents/caregivers involvement begins in a child’s educational process early, the effects are powerful. Because of this, it is important for parents/caregivers to engage directly with their children in their learning activities at home and guide their children in seeing the value of education.
The most consistent predictors of children’s academic achievement and social adjustment are parents/ caregivers expectations of the child’s academic attainment. Parents/caregivers who have books available, take trips, guide TV watching, discuss world issues and provide stimulating experiences contribute to student achievement. Years of research has shown that when parents are involved students have: Higher grades Better school attendance Increased motivation and better self-esteem Lower rates of suspension Decreased use of drugs and alcohol Fewer instances of violent behaviour
Parents partnering with schools and teachers can change the future of education.
Mathematics Department: Two Computer Assisted Learning Packages There are two computer packages available for purchase through the school. These are not compulsory, but some students find these are of benefit and if purchased through the school come at a much reduced cost to parents.
Mathsbuddy - This is a computer learning/ homework package for Mathematics for all levels. Students have access to thousands of tutorials, supplementary worksheets and revision tests designed to further enhance their learning. The standard of the material is very good and is suitable for students entered in all Mathematics courses throughout the school, Year 9 to 13. If you wish to get an idea of what the material is like visit the website www.mathsbuddy.co.nz. The cost is $26 for access for the year.
Statistics Learning Centre – This is a site for Year 13MAS, 13MAT, 12MAE and 12MAT students as it is mostly Statistics based material. All students enrolled in these courses will be given a personal access code to this site and a free trial access for two months. If they wish to continue access to the site for the remainder of the year the cost is $25 for Level 3 and $15 for Level 2. If students wish to purchase access to either of these packages through the school payment can be made through the Fees Office. Please ensure the fee envelope is clearly and appropriately marked. If there are any queries with regard these packages, please contact Mr Hockings, HOD Mathematics.
PTA The PTA would like to welcome all parents and caregivers especially those of you whose daughters are new to Tauranga Girls’ College. We look forward to meeting many of you at our meetings and events. Our monthly meetings will have lots of speakers this year, and the parents and staff in the PTA are friendly and welcoming. Meetings are generally held every third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in the staffroom. If you have any ideas or specific requests for speakers then please feel free to call us to discuss.
leaders will introduce themselves and their roles for 2015. It is awe inspiring listening to these Head Girls speak about their goals for 2015. As we farewell some of our members we have vacancies on the committee this year, so please come along and join our team. The roles are not onerous and many hands help make it fun and light work for all. We hold our annual Fashion Parade event in May this year. We are always grateful for help with this, as it is our key fundraiser for Tauranga Girls’ College, so if you are able to help please come along to our first meeting to find out more.
Our first meeting in 2015 will be on Wednesday 18 February at 7.30pm. We will hold our AGM followed by our monthly February meeting. Please Regards come along and meet the PTA members and our patron Catherine Stewart. The new 2015 student Carol Jenkin
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Tauranga Girls’ College Rowing
has been selected by
‘The Warehouse’ Fraser Cove as one of three charities to receive funds from their plastic bag sales for the next six months. The promotion commences on 03 February 2015 and runs through to July, during this time a portion of money from every plastic bag sold at the Fraser Cove Warehouse will go to one of the three charities. When a customer makes a purchase at ‘The Warehouse’ Fraser Cove (irrespective if the buy a plastic bag or not) they are offered a cardboard token, the customer then places the token in the box of the charity they wish to support. The boxes are positioned just through the checkout area, each box has the charities poster on it. The plastic bag money is divided up between the three charities, with each charity receiving some money. The charity with the most votes (cardboard tokens) gets the biggest percentage of money, then the second and then the third.
So we need lots of tokens in the TGRC box!!! What can you do to help – Tell all your relatives and friends, text people promote through Facebook etc. Tell as many people as you can, spread the word go make it ‘go viral J’. If we can get the message to everyone at Tauranga Girls’ College then I would imagine we will get the most tokens!
Bay Physiotherapy Centre A physiotherapist is in school on Monday’s and Wednesday’s. The physiotherapist can be seen in the Health Centre. To make an appointment see the nurse (Health Centre) or the Sports Office.
Campus Security This school is committed to providing students with a safe and secure environment. Security cameras are used on site at various locations. Students may also be video taped and/or photographed while in the school grounds. Where evidence is gathered by any of these means of illegal activity or activity contravening the school rules this evidence may be used in any resulting disciplinary action.
Rod Everitt - Tennis Coach Term 1
Tennis Classes with Rod Everitt Tauranga Girls’ College Courts (behind the gym0 Sundays starting 08 February 1.00 - 2.00pm - Beginners 2.00 - 3.00pm - Not quite beginners
Tuesdays starting 10 February 5.30 - 6.30pm - Beginners 6.30 - 7.30pm - Not quite beginners A 6 week program learning the skills of tennis in small groups (4 max) Cost: Super Summer Special - $60 per term 26 Te Koari Drive, Brookfield Tauranga email: rod@tenniscoach.net.nz Web: www.tenniscoach.net.nz
Phone: (07) 570 0171 027 636 5300
Calendar Day
Date
Event
Thurs-Fri
12-13 Feb
Year 13 Camp
Sat
14 Feb
Carwash (HIS)
Sun-Fri
15-20 Feb
12PED OPC
Mon
16 Feb
11BET BLL, P1 - Subway
Tues
17 Feb
Competitive Athletics - Tauranga Domain
Wed
18 Feb
11BET HNS , P1 - Subway PTA AGM, 7.30pm: Staffroom
Thurs
19 Feb
Y9 Extension meeting, 5pm: Staffroom Y9 BBQ, 5.30pm: school pool
Fri
20 Feb
11BET WLS, P1 - Subway
Tues
24 Feb
Tauranga Girls’ College Athletics Day NCEA Information Evening, 5.30pm: Staffroom
Wed
25 Feb
12GEO SLD, field trip 12BST, P1 - McDonalds
Fri
27 Feb
Tauranga Girls’ College Swimming Sports: P3-5 11-13TRR field trip: Maungatapu International students: Lantern Festival, Auckland: 3.35-midnight
Sat
28 Feb
Carwash (HIS) Y9 Netball trials: Merivale Action Centre, 11am-3pm “Spamalot” auditions: Tauranga Boys’ College
Sun
01 Mar
Y9 Netball trials: Merivale Action Centre, 9am-1pm “Spamalot” auditions: Tauranga Boys’ College
Tues-Fri
03-06 Mar
13GEO - Ruapehu
Wed-Fri
04-06 Mar
NZ Business Challenge
Welcome to our International Students for 2015
Contacting the College for 2015 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 Deans: Mr Andrew Chapman & Mrs Kylie Valentine Ext 769 Year 10 Senior Leader: Mrs Summerville Deans: Mrs Audrey Keightley & Ms Margot Glaser-Brown Ext 770 Year 11 Senior Leader: Mrs Ferguson Deans: Mrs Jackie Gould & Mrs Robyn Mankelow Ext 767 Year 12 Senior Leader: Ms Rowlands Deans: Ms Caroline Gill & Mr Don Wallis Ext 768 Year 13 Senior Leader: Ms Rowlands Deans: Mrs Carolyn Nemeth & Mrs Judith Somerville Ext 766 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 Principal, Mrs Cowens. 930 Cameron Road, Tauranga 3112
Ph: (07) 578-8114
Fax: (07) 578-8447
Tauranga Girls’ College Parent Teacher Association Return Slip Name (Parent / Caregiver)
Contact Numbers
Telephone
Mobile
Email Address
Student’s Name
Tutor Group
Please tick in the appropriate column: Yes
I am interested in attending the PTA I would like to help the PTA with:
Assisting with the Fashion Parade
Sponsorship with fundraising activities
Assisting with fundraising activities
Helping with afternoon teas for Parent / Teacher Interview Nights
I am able to help during the day if necessary
I am available to help in the evenings
Please return this form to the student reception office.
No