March 2016

March 2016

Dear Parents/Caregivers March already and a month of the school year behind us! Our school values of participation and pride have featured in many different ways already, with some great whole school events, including our House Assemblies, School Wide Assembly, Year Nine Barbeque, Competitive Athletics, Athletics Day and Swimming Sports. It has been great to see the enthusiasm students have for their houses and for dressing up in colours.

Communication of all that is on offer here, as well as on your daughter’s individual progress, is very important to us and for the former you can access the daily notices on our website at www.tgc.school.nz, as well up-to-date news on the Twitter feed, and through the calendar in the newsletter. For the second we will be issuing interim reports on March 24th and holding a parent evening for Junior Students on Wednesday April 13th where you can meet teachers and discuss the outcomes of this early part of the year.

I reported last month on the outstanding academic success from last year, in NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 as well as scholarship. This success is built on our school values of respect participation and pride and the partnership between home and school. Tutors engage in academic conferencing to discuss individual students’ goals and progress and communicate the outcomes of that process to you

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where appropriate. This approach builds on the work that students do and offers them regular feedback on their progress, which is also available to them and to parents through the KAMAR portal. Please contact the school if you need help accessing this information or your unique password.

As parents you are also invited to take many other opportunities to be involved, through our PTA and Whanau Support Groups and in supporting our sports and arts groups. PTA in particular are looking to increase their numbers as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the PTA Fashion Parade, with plenty of participation opportunities in putting that event together. In whatever context you are able to be involved in your daughters’ learning journey to becoming an empowered woman of tomorrow I look forward to meeting you and sharing what a great community of learning we have here at TGC.

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help this year, the 30 year anniversary. If you just don’t have the time to help with the organising, perhaps you can offer a prize, sponsor a ‘walk’ by a group of the students, or buy lots of tickets to ensure the events are sold out. The dates are May 18 and 19.

The Fashion Show planning group is underway and we need more help with shop liaison, PR and publicity, sponsorship, securing prizes, and the many many other tasks that make this iconic event For more details contact Carol Jenkin on 548 0161, a highlight in the year for so many of our girls. If or 021 209 6159. you have even a few hours spare we need your

International and National Achievements Rowing: Grace Holland competed in the New Zealand Rowing Champs. She was in the team that came 1 st (she was in the BOP Composite Woman’s 8s) and Grace and Rebeka Frood were 5th in NZ in the U19’s Doubles Triathlon: At the end of January Kaylee Mudgway competed in Wellington in the Tri U19’s and came 8th for New Zealand and on Sunday 21 February she was 3rd in her age group for the Sovereign Tri Series in Kinloch.

North Island / Bay of Plenty / Local Achievements Rowing: At the Head of the Harbour regatta the Tauranga Girls College U17 coxed Quadruple Sculls won Division 1, the team was: Shannon Blake, Grace Holland, Rebeka Frood and Leah van Zyl . The U15 coxed Octuple Sculls won Division 1, the team was: Courtney Ryan, Julia Rose, Latasha Yorke, Mele Folau, Renee Fettes, Bethany Lankshear, Megan Howard, Grace Ede and Rosie Frood. The U15 Coxed Quadruple Sculls of Courtney Ryan, Julia Rose, Bethany Lankshear, Grace Ede and Sandalika Illangamudalige placed 2nd in Division 1 and the U18 Light Weight Double sculls, Lauren Shields and Shreya Ekbote placed 2nd in Division 1.

Touch: At the Junior National Touch Nationals in Christchurch on 12 -14 February, Kaewa Savage was a member of the Bay of Plenty U15 Mixed team, which placed 4th, Wikura Kuka was a member of the Bay of Plenty U17 Girls’ team which placed 4th, and Phabian Patrick was a member of the U17 Bay of Plenty U17 Mixed team which placed 8th.

Athletics: Tauranga Girls’ College Competitive Athletics were held at the Domain Seniors Arleah Tippins won 1500m and 800m Tylah Amrein Jaysha Tippins won 200m Piatarihingamare Devon Taylah Stack won 80m Hurdles and Javelin Tabitha Marshall Erin Conway won High Jump Meliame Finau Intermediate Girls Abbie Mortimer won 1500m, 800m 400m and Shot Minardi Daniel won 80m Hurdles, Long Jump and High Jump Meila Eades won 200m and 100m Holly Topp Junior Girls Kayli Tuiraviravi won 200m, 100m long Jump and Shot Hannah Rose won 1500m Ellie Richardson Vanessa Williams won Discus Rebecca Eggersglusz Rachel Collins won Javelin Casey Loader Morgan Riley won High Jump

won 400m and 100m won Shot won Long Jump won Discus

won Discus and Javelin

won 800m won 400m won 80m Hurdles

Tennis: At the Bay of Plenty Senior Tennis Championships Kalais Going won Division 1 Singles with Julia Newman as runner-up.

In Division 2 Singles Valerie Kairo placed 3rd with Annaliese Boyd 4th .

In Division 2 Doubles Janaya Vinson and Arleah Tippins won with Madeline Thompson and Ellie Buchanan as runners-up.

Rugby 7’s: Tauranga Girls’ College U19 team: Bree Meyer, Teagan Meyer, Hope Garner, Piatarihingamare Devon, Jing Yong, Jade Carter, Felila Simanu, Hinemokai Kii Keepa-Grey, Angel Mulu, Minardi Daniel, Rose Togotogarua and Savannah Hinga-Miller went to Palmerston North to play in the Sir Gordon Tietjens Rugby 7’s Tournament on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 February.

They played Sacred Heart Girls’ College (win 26-5), Freyberg High School (win 50-0) and Fielding High School (lost 12-14) on Friday.

On Saturday they played their final pool match against Tu Toa Tai Wananga (win 44-0) which placed them 2nd in their pool.

They played St Marys College from Wellington in their semi-final and lost 35-10. This team went on to win the tournament.

Play off for 3rd and 4th was against Hamilton Girls High School which they lost 17-21.

The team scored 26 tries and had only 11 scored against. Piatarihingamare Devon was our top try scorer with 7, followed by Hope Garner with 6 and Jade Carter with 5.

We had three girls named in the Tournament Team: Bree Meyer, Hope Garner and Piatarihingamare Devon.

Scholarships 2015 Below is the scholarship list for 2015, and congratulations to everyone involved in supporting these girls to do so well.

Nell Annie Jessica Emma Tayla Sophie Tyler Mariko Sophie Ella

Ager Connor Crockett Dalton Forward Godden Nitschke Sakurai Te Whaiti Williams

Mathematics with Statistics Classical Studies Chemistry, Geography Biology Biology, Chemistry Chemistry, Mathematics with Statistics, Geography Dance Photography (O) Accounting (O) Biology, Geography (O)

Board of Trustees 2016 Elections Timeline: The election date is Friday 03 June 2016.

Close main roll noon Call for nominations by Close supplementary roll noon Nominations close noon Voting papers sent by Close poll election day noon Count votes Board takes office

Wednesday Friday Wednesday Friday Wednesday Friday Thursday Friday

04 May 2016 06 May 2016 18 May 2016 20 May 2016 25 May 2016 03 June 2016 09 June 2016 10 June 2016

Information for Year 9 Parents

requirement is four points, it is clear that there are many students who will surpass this as they have already involved themselves in extra-curricular groups whether it be the Arts, Sports or Service.

The offer of activities is on-going.

From Caroline Bird, Deputy Principal with responsibility for Year 9.

It is important your daughter is alert to the Daily Notices read each day in tutorial time. Your Year 9 students have now been attending daughter’s punctual attendance at tutorial time Tauranga Girls’ College for half a term. facilitates this communication. The Daily Notices The students have settled well into the routines of are also available on the school website. each day and are definitely more assured in The school website through the KAMAR web navigating their way around campus. Many have portal also allows caregivers to monitor their taken the opportunity to make new friends. daughters attendance and progress. Details and Thank you to the many parents who took the time passwords were sent by mail in Week 3 of this term. to attend the Year 9 Pool Picnic. This was a great opportunity for tutors to meet families in a friendly and relaxed environment.

My role in your daughter’s life at College is the overview of the education (in the broadest sense) The Year 9 students embraced the opportunity to of all Year 9 students. The tutor teacher has the first responsibility for students. The Deans are be fully involved in both the Swimming and Athletic Sports, this has meant many have already Mrs C Nemeth and Mrs J Somerville. Guidance Counsellors are Ms Burr and Ms Chantal Stopford. received two points towards their school-wide participation for Junior Diploma. The minimum

Interim Reports Interim Reports for the whole school will be issued on Thursday 24 March.

This report summarises your daughter’s self management progress in all subject areas. If you have any concerns, please telephone the Deans of your daughter’s year level.

The code to start the registering and booking process for our parent-teacher interviews is: w9p2m Parents...

Booking interviews is as easy as 1 - 2 - 3: First enter your name, your student's name(s), and your email address.

A Year 9 and Year 10 Parent-Teacher Evening will be held on Wednesday 13 April 4.30-7.00pm.

Enter your details

This will be an opportunity for parents of Year 9 and 10 students to discuss the report with teachers. 5 minute interview times are allocated for each subject. Bookings will be available online from Thursday 24 March, 4pm.

Choose teachers

Go to the website http:// www.schoolinterviews.co.nz

Choose times

On the next page, pick the teachers you want to meet. First select the subject or year, then choose from the list of teachers.

Then you'll see a timetable showing when your chosen teachers are available. Simply click on the times that suit you.

Once you have made a booking an email is generated. For your convenience please print a summary of your appointments.

If you cannot book your interviews via this website please phone the school office 578 8114 for assistance.

Easter break The college will be closed for the Easter break on the following days: Good Friday 25 March Easter Monday: 28 March Easter Tuesday: 29 March Classes will resume on Wednesday 30 March.

Positive Behaviour for Learning Initiative (PB4L)at Tauranga Girls’ College What is PB4L? It is a Ministry of Education funded initiative and this started at Tauranga Girls’ College and many other schools at the end of 2010.

Research shows that lack of discipline is viewed as one of the most serious challenges facing public schools. Traditional methods of discipline does not address why the bad behaviour occurs in the first place because in most situations, young people may not know how to behave in a particular environment. Therefore, it is important that we teach our young ones correct behaviour.    

To create an environment that is safe, positive and respectful For all parents/caregivers, students and staff to feel safe To continually aim for a positive environment To value respect for oneself, others and property

What are the values of PB4L that Tauranga Girls’ College adheres to?

RESPECT

PARTICIPATION

PRIDE

If all of us create positive environment, our young ones will be more focused on their learning in the classroom. Together, as parents/caregivers, students and school, we can make a difference.

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 9-13. 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 and can be used by all members of the family.

Statistics Learning Centre - This is a site for Year 13MAS, 13MAT, 12MAE, 12MAT, 11MAE and 11MAT students as it is 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 at some stage in the year. If you wish to get an idea of what the material is like visit the website http:// course.statslc.com/ If you wish to continue access to the site for the remainder of the year the prices for 2016 are $25 per student for Level 3, $15 for Level 2 and $7.50 for Level 1.

If students wish to purchase access to either of these packages through the school payment can be made through the Fees Office by Friday 18 March. 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.

PhotoLife This year class photos can be ordered online. There is free delivery until 21 March 2016. Your daughter was issued a slip like the one below. For those who do not wish to use the online system there are envelopes available from the school office.

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.

Stage Challenge 2016 Auditions for the Tauranga Girls’ College Stage Challenge for 2016 have occurred and preparations are well underway with a strong cast of around 60 on stage performers ranging from Year 9-13 and across a wide range of dance genres (Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro/gymnastics, and Kapa Haka). The theme for this year is: "I am strength, I am beauty, I am fertility - a sacred journey". It looks in to the idea of the female Moko and the tradition and significance of it.

Congratulations to the student committee: Director: Elise Connor Choreographers: Lizzy Kulasingham and Tegan Wilson Producer: Alexandra Ritai Costume Designers: Madison Randall and Emily Dixon Set Designer and Stage Manager: Molly Alton Drama Coach: Tate Fountain The performance will occur on either 16 or 17 June at the Baycourt Theatre. Please book tickets early to avoid disappointment as this is a popular event. Any queries about Stage Challenge can be directed to Miss Gill (Teacher in charge) at cgill@tgc.school.nz .

Dance Troupes 2016 Dance NZ Made as well as our annual Dance Showcase.

Congratulations to the following students for successfully auditioning:  Landau Ainsley–  Grace Pua Advanced Troupe: Edwards  Madison Randall The Advanced Dance group is made up of 9  Zoe Beck  Grace Redwood students who this term are working with guest  Hana Ito  Bronwyn Robertson choreographer Kelsey Andrews on a Contemporary  Bethany Lewer  Hannah Sadd dance work. This group will also rehearse weekly  Phoenix Mauriri  Annika Sinclair and perform at Tauranga Performing Arts Festival,  Myracle Monga  Kirsten Tanner Tauranga Tap Competition, Dance NZ Made, and  Erica Wilson-Innes The Night is Young. There will also be opportunities  Jaida Ormsby  Catrin Pearce to attend performances and workshops along with showcasing their talents to our school community Cheerleading: at the annual Dance Showcase.

Practices have started for our inaugural ‘TGC Congratulations to the following students for Tigers’ Cheerleading team coached by All Star successfully auditioning: Cheerleaders. The team has attracted 30 keen  Kaitie Bengston girls from Year 9-13  Chris Bae and will see them  Leah Brown compete in the Rock  Skye Lunson-Storey ‘n’ Cheer National  Elise Connor Championships,  Katie Goodwin Schools Spectacular,  Hannah Pasquali Spring Carnival  Katie Oliver Championships, and Cheer 'N' Dance Rave all  Teagan Wilson Auckland.

Hip Hop Crew: We had a large turn out for the Junior Troupe: combined TGC/TBC Hip Hop Dance crew auditions Students are asked to keep an eye out on the coached by Mokoia Rose from Rise Dance notices for auditions for this troupe but if you have Company. These students will be competing in any queries they can be directed to Miss Gill on Project (the national youth Hip Hop Dance cgill@tgc.school.nz competition), Tauranga Performing Arts festival, Auditions have now taken place for the Tauranga Girls’ College Hip Hop and Advanced Dance Troupes for 2016. The troupes will be managed by Miss Caroline Gill.

PTA Uniforms - Reminder At Tauranga Girls' College we place high value on students wearing their uniform with pride as one way of acknowledging that they belong to our school community.

We appreciate your ongoing support of the contract you signed for your daughter on enrolment as we maintain the high standards for which this school is valued and recognised.

All students and parents were issued with uniform information at the end of last year. Correct uniform must be worn at school as well as coming to and from school. If uniform is worn to town after school, uniform rules still apply. Your support in ensuring your daughters are correctly and appropriately dressed is very much appreciated.

Shoes to be worn from Queen’s Birthday For the remainder of Term 2 (from Queen’s Birthday weekend) and Term 3 winter shoes are to be worn.

All shoe stockists have been advised of the requirements of Tauranga Girls’ College.

Students are: 

To wear regulation black leather lace-up flat shoes and regulation socks or pantyhose.

To lace the shoe over the top of the tongue of the black leather regulation shoes.

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Please ensure that your daughter complies with these regulations.

Other Uniform Information Parents and Caregivers are advised that correct uniform is essential and while notes are required  Either white ankle socks or black or navy blue pantyhose can be worn. Knee highs and sports for unavoidable incorrect uniform, the withdrawal socks are not acceptable. system still applies.  Sports jackets/hoodies are for sports events Tutors and teachers will work with students to only, and are not part of the school uniform, nor monitor defects in uniform and to encourage them are puffer jackets. to have pride in their appearance and presentation  Jewellery: A wristwatch, and one stud or as members of Tauranga Girls’ College. sleeper in each ear are the only jewellery allowed. All other jewellery will be confiscated.

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Cyber safety tips The internet and mobile phones provide a great way to communicate and express yourself with others, but it’s important to make sure they’re used responsibly so that everybody has an enjoyable online experience.

It’s all about respecting yourself and others.

Tauranga Girls’ College recommends that for support and ideas on managing safety in an on-line environment (including Facebook) students and parents visit:

http://www.netsafe.org.nz/

and

https://www.dosomething.org

The following is a summary of some of the main tips around Cyber safety:           

Use a strong password (a combination of upper and lower case letters, symbols and numbers).

Don’t believe everything you read - make sure you know it’s coming from a reliable source.

Don’t give out any private information over the internet or through mobile phones, about you, your family, friends or other people that you know.

Think before you send! You have to think about what you are saying and how the recipient(s) may feel.

Don’t hide behind a computer screen, if you wouldn’t say it to their face, don’t say it at all!

Don’t post inappropriate or illegal content anywhere on the internet.

Make sure your social networking profile is set to private (check your security settings).

Only accept friend requests from people you actually know - even if it is a friend of a friend it’s not a good idea to add them unless you actually know them.

Tell your friends to ask for your permission before uploading and/or tagging a photo of you on their social networking profiles.

Don’t click on any links that are embedded in emails - type the URL into the browser and go from there.

Security advice for Facebook users       

Only Friend people you know Create a good password and use it only for Facebook, don’t share your password Change your password on a regular basis, share your personal information only with people and companies that need it Log into Facebook only once each session. If it looks like Facebook is asking you to log in a second time, skip the links and directly type www.facebook.com into your browser address bar Use a one-time password when using someone else’s computer and log out of Facebook after using someone else’s computer Use secure browsing whenever possible, only download Apps from sites you trust Keep your anti-virus software updated, keep your browser and other applications up to date

Swimming Sports

Athletics

Calendar Day

Date

Event

Sat-Sun

05-06 March

BOP Senior Volleyball (Round 2) NISS Mountain Bike Championships- Auckland

Mon-Tues

07-08 March

NISS Rugby 7’s Championships

Monday

07 March

BOP Golf (Round 3) TRR Wananga to Whareroa

Tuesday

08 March

BOPSS Athletics

Wed-Fri

09-11 March

BP Business Challenge

Thursday

10 March

Tauranga Girls’ College Competitive Swimming: P1-3

Fri-Sun

11-13 March

FAME auditions

Friday

11 March

Senior Dance- Auckland Y10 Extension Trip

Sunday

13 March

BOP Senior Touch Championships MARRS Triathlon

Monday

14 March

BOP Golf (finals)

Tues-Fri

15-18 March

13GEO - Tongariro

Tuesday

15 March

E Day: YES Attitude Seminars

Thursday

17 March

Summer Sports Photos SADD Workshop - Library

Fri-Sun

18-20 March

NISS Rowing Championships: Lake Karapiro

Friday

18 March

Big Band FT P1-4

Sat-Fri

19-24 March

NZSS White Water Kayaking Championships: Wanaka

Sunday

20 March

NZSS Touch Zone 3- Rotorua

Monday

21 March

Y11 Market Day: lunchtime

Tues-Wed

22-23 March

12BYA & 12BYB FT: Maketu

Thursday

24 March

Senior Tauranga Girls’ College Tennis Championships Interim Reports Issued

Fri-Tues

25-29 March

Easter break: college closed

Fri-Sun

01-03 April

NISS Athletics Championships: Auckland

Sat-Fri

02-08 April

NZSS Volleyball Championships: Palmerston North

Monday

04 April

BOP Intercollegiate Golf

Mon-Sun

04-10 April

Summer Tournament Week

Fri

08 April

Business Studies FT

Contacting the College for 2016 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: Mrs Carolyn Nemeth & Mrs Judith Somerville Ext 766 Year 10 Senior Leader: Mrs Summerville Deans: Mrs Bridget Prendiville & Mrs Kylie Valentine Ext 769 Year 11 Senior Leader: Mrs Ferguson Deans: Mrs Audrey Keightley & Ms Margot Glaser-Brown Ext 770 Year 12 Senior Leader: Ms Rowlands Deans: Mrs Jackie Gould & Mrs Robyn Mankelow Ext 767 Year 13 Senior Leader: Ms Rowlands Deans: Ms Caroline Gill & Mr Don Wallis Ext 768 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: Mrs Millar or the Principal: Mrs Cowens.

930 Cameron Road, Tauranga 3112

Ph: (07) 578-8114

Fax: (07) 578-8447