May 2015

May 2015

Dear Parents/Caregivers Welcome back to term two, which began with a very busy first two weeks and promises to continue in the same vein throughout the eleven weeks, both academically and in extra-curricular involvement.

This year ANZAC Day had a very special significance in the life of our nation and the life of our college. Over term one students and staff across the school worked together to create the 110 crosses for our Field of Remembrance, supported by poetry, performances and our special service on Wednesday 22 April. We felt it was important to acknowledge the contribution made by these fallen soldiers to the culture of Tauranga Moana, and also the loss borne by their families when they failed to return home. Senior Student Leaders and Prefects took a very full part in ANZAC Day ceremonies, poem reading at the Dawn Service, marching past and wreath laying at the 9.00am service and reading of the names of the fallen also at the Civic Service.

In so many other ways our students have also been busy, across sports, arts and culture and thank you to all parents and caregivers whose role is critical in supporting this participation and thank you also to all those staff and other mentors who give so much time to ensuring that our students have so many opportunities to succeed. Term two contains several key events coming up where you as a member of our school community can see for yourself some of the amazing talents of your daughter and her peers. The

Artsfest brochure advertising venues and booking arrangements for events will be out very soon and available at various venues around Tauranga as well as from reception at the college.

Your participation in the audience of events such as Stage Challenge, the joint TBC / TGC production, our Music Concert, Global Connexions or as a diner in Kaileys restaurant supports our students and provides you with a memorable experience of their abilities.

And for those of you unable to attend events or who want another window on the college there is now a Twitter feed (TGC Principal), that is also linked to our website. Just click on the Twitter icon at top right for access, even if you do not have a Twitter account or join up to follow directly.

What happens at Tauranga Girls’ College in sport, in the arts and culturally, is the best in New Zealand, and available to all who step up and get involved. National achievements for so many come from hard work and dedication, based on talent and passion for success as your daughter identifies her ambitions and talents and takes up the challenge to explore all the opportunities offered here at “TGC�.

Pauline Cowens, Principal

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.

Fair Play Promise This is a mid-season reminder of the Tauranga Girls’ College Supporters/Players Fair Play Promise that all players, umpires, coaches, parents and supporters must adhere to. Good sport is about positive attitude, the right tone and support and co-operation.

To ensure we support the Fair Play Promise the following are the guidelines that must be adhered to: Players Code 

Play by the rules

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Never argue with an official

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Work hard to do your best at all times

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Attend practices on a regular basis

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Be a good sport and recognize good players and good play by all involved

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Remember to thank your coach, the officials, the opposition and supporters

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Help others in your team when you can

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Avoid putting people down or intimidating them

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“Give it heaps and don’t get ugly”.

Spectators/Supporters Code 

Respect that people are involved in sport for fun and enjoyment

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Support good play and applaud good performance from all competitors

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Attempt to understand the rules of the game

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Learn the difference between supportive and abusive comments and rule out the latter

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Accept the decision of officials and coaches

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Display self-control on the sideline. Always be positive. Never shout at or ridicule players

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Remember that we are all capable of making mistakes

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“Give it heaps and don’t get ugly”.

International and National Achievements Beach Volleyball Georgia Coughlan has been selected into one of the four New Zealand under 19 Beach Volleyball Teams and will be competing in July in California.

Ella Lawry has been selected into the New Zealand under 17 Beach Volleyball High Performance Squad.

Judo Jade Tuilaepa competed in New Caledonia winning a sliver medal in the Junior Women’s under 57kg and then went to the 3 day camp with the New Zealand team to continue training.

Kayaking At the New Zealand Nationals Courtney Williams in the under 18 Division gained a 2nd place in K1 and 1st place in K1 U18 teams. Maddy Wilson in under 16 girls gained 1st in K1 and won the U16 Girls’ National Champion Trophy.

Volleyball Jessica Lawrence and Emma Mabbott have been selected into the New Zealand under 19 Volleyball team.

Eden Pou has been selected into the New Zealand Under 19 Development Team.

Jessica Lawrence, Paris Patete, Sophie Te Whaiti and Emma Mabbott have been selected in the Tauranga Women’s B Club Volleyball team.

Eden Pou, Ebony Thomas and Izzy Wright have been selected in the Tauranga Women’s C team.

Underwater Hockey Kirsty Burrows and Georgia Coughlan have been selected in the New Zealand under 19 Women’s Underwater Hockey team. They will compete at the Underwater Hockey Worlds in Spain this August. A past student Megan Burrows was selected in the New Zealand under 23 Women’s Team. Both the U19 and U23 teams will be defending their titles as Champions.

North Island / Bay of Plenty / Local Achievements Equestrian Kari Wratten –Lowe was placed 3rd in the Horselands CICI at the Kihikihi International Horse Trials held 10-12 April At the Gamblers Stakes I Class 2 (year 9 and 10) Kiana Taylor 2nd and Breana Allum 4th . In Class 3 (year 11-13) Olivia Pogan 1st , Kari Wratten-Lowe 4th and Bayley Coster 5th Netball The following girls have been selected in the Waikairi Maori under 17 team: Atareta Rauwhero-Stevens, Olivia Young, Aaliyah Thocolich and Tayla Fraser-Brown.

Mountain Biking Shania Rawson won her age group in the Downhill at the Crankworx Mounatin Bike festival.

Swimming At the Bay of Plenty Secondary School Swimming Championships Ariana Moffatt - Senior Girls -placed 1st in 50 Freestyle,1st in 50m Backstroke, 2nd in IM, 2nd in 100m freestyle Lucy Happé - Senior Girls - placed 2nd in 50m Freestyle, 3rd in IM, 3rd in 50m Backstroke Ella Moor - Intermediate Girls -placed 2nd in 50 m Freestyle, 3rd in 100m Freestyle Kim Cadzow - Junior Girls - placed 2nd in50m Butterfly, 2nd in IM, 3rd in 50m Backstroke Tauranga Girls’ College won the Junior 4 x50m relay with Kim Cadzow, Tian Daniels, Te Rina Leubert and Tabitha Marshall Tauranga Girls’ College placed 3rd in the Senior 4 x 50m relay with Ariana Moffatt, Lucy Happé , Grace Westenberg and Tabitha Marshall.

Summer Tournament Week 23 – 27 March Athletics At the North Island Secondary Schools’ Championships held in Auckland, in the Senior girls’ Brooke Somerfield placed 1st in 100m and 200m and as part of the 4 x 400m relay team. Samantha Bitcheno was placed 4th, in 200m and 6th in 200m. Hannah Philpot was placed 3rd in Pole Vault and 5th in High Jump.

Aquathon At the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Championship in Taupo, Abigail Mortimer gained a Bronze medal at the Under 14.

Equestrian At the North Island Dressage Competition Bayley Coster and Olivia Pogan were placed 6th in the Open Section. The team of Maia Coster, Jasmine Creighton, Olivia Donaldson and Kiani Taylor placing 4th in the Development Section.

Kayaking At the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Kayaking Nationals, Tauranga Girls’ College won the cup for the “Best Girls Kayaking School” Courtney Williams in U18 division K1 2nd, C1 2nd, C2 3rd K1 teams 2nd, C1 teams 1st, Down River Classic 2nd Monique Hawthorne in U18 division C2 1st, Down River Sprint 2nd, Down River Classic 2nd Madeleine Wilson in U16 division K1 2nd, C1 1st , Down River Classic 3rd, Down River Sprint 2nd, and in U18 division K1 team 1st, C1 teams 1st , C2 1st Madeleine also won the U16 Girls Best Overall trophy.

Susan Cumming in U18 division C1 1st, k1 2nd C2 2nd , Down River Sprint 2nd, C1 3rd.

Rowing At the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Championships (Maadi) at Lake Karapiro, results are as follows U16 single scull – Grace Holland 1st in B grade final U16 Coxed Quad – Ruby Gooders, Grace Holland, Rebeka Frood, Shannon Blake and Grace Ede 4th in A grade final U15 Coxed Octi Amelia Gooders, Claudia Lamberton, Kaitlyn Humberstone, Latasha Yorke, Leah Van Zyl, Renee Fettes, Sophia Holland, Rebecca Kneale 6th in A grade final U18 Lightweight coxed 4 Aimee Channer, Sandalika Illangamudalige, Lauren Shields, Bianca Ruegg and Briar Hudson 1st in B grade final.

Rugby 7’s at the North Island Secondary Schools’ Championship at Mt Maunganui the Under 15 team was placed 2nd. Team members were Jade Carter, Minardi Daniel, Hope Garner, Aroha Greer-Faulkner, Angel HaeataBurrows, Savannah Hinga-Miller, Teagan Meyer, Felila Simanu, Rose Togotogorua, Laurene Walker, Meagan Warren. The under 19 team placed 4th Volleyball At the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Championships in Palmerston North the Senior A team Georgia Coughlan, Jessica Lawrence, Emma Mabbott, Taylor Manville, Ariana Moffatt, Paris Patete, Eden Pou, Sophie Te Whaiti and Isabelle Wright were placed 6th in Division 1.

Waka Ama At the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Championships in Rotorua the under 19 crew Susan Cumming, Shireen Harper, Hinemairangi Pahau-Wilson, Maraea Ranui, Bree Rawlinson, Claudia Tangiora, and Paris Taniwha were placed 4th in both the 250m and 500m races.

Congratulations: Pascale Sperling was the youngest person ever to qualify from New Zealand and compete internationally at Crufts, the world’s largest dog show . Pascale was the youngest overall to get a spot in the Top Ten.

Congratulations: Zoe Beck Zoe has had notification that her application has been accepted into the "NZ Eco Fashion Week 2015" which will be held in Wellington in June. Zoe will be showing a four piece mini fashion collection made from 100% recycled clothing. Her designs will be featured on the NZ runway, alongside established adult designers from NZ and around the world. She will be competing for the top prize- the NZ Eco Supreme Designer of the year. Zoe is thrilled to have been selected to be a part of it. It's VERY exciting and an honour to have been selected at 15.

Zoe was also named as the WINNER of the Creative Emerging Designer Section at the NZ HETTANZ Fashion Design Awards held at the end of 2014.

Gallipoli There has been a big focus on the Gallipoli centenary this year.

There has been a school-wide Field of Remembrance project. The Field of 110 crosses is currently on display near the main school entrance bordering Cameron Road. Each cross bears the soldier’s service number, rank, initials and surname of those from Tauranga killed in World War 1.

The crosses were built in the Woodwork class, painted by art students, adorned with fabric poppies by textile students, with information about each soldier supplied by the Social Science Department. They were measured and placed into the Field of Remembrance by maths students. Associated with this has been poetry competitions held by the English, Maori and French Departments.

On Wednesday afternoon of 22 April we held a 50 minute school Remembrance service. The ceremony started with a parade of Army and Air Force cadets followed by student leaders and representatives of the school. An address by Rose Barker, Chairperson of the Student Council, told the crowd what she had learned as a history student and shared the story of her great grandfather, who served in both World War 1 and World War 11.

Principal, Pauline Cowens, observed that since making World War 1 a big focus at the school, there has been a change of thinking of the students, and how the crosses for the Field of Remembrance has involved students in all steps along the way. The service was led by Reverend John Hebenton of St Georges Church and was filmed by students in the Film and Media Production class. Kaumatua Tutu Pearson made acknowledgement of Maori in the Field of Remembrance, while Trish MacDonald, a long-standing local resident, told of her uncle William Reeve who had lived on Cameron Road near where the school is now sited. He had joined the army under-age at 17, was killed in action two years later and his body was never found, so it was very special he be honoured in this way.

The winning poems in Te Reo, French and English were read, a particularly moving experience. RSA representatives gave a dedication and recited the Ode, along with laying a wreath. The Last Post was played with the lowering of the flag, followed by Reveille and the raising of the flag. The service concluded with the national anthem and the cadets parading out. Afternoon tea followed provided by Food Technology and Hospitality students.

There is also a focus on the WW100 regional Gallipoli competitions to be completed by 9 May. We have Year 9 English and Year 10 Social Studies students competing in the junior secondary school division, with senior History students competing in the senior secondary school division.

Careers: Recent visitors to the Tauranga Girls’ College Careers Department.

A third year Waikato University Bachelor of Social Work student shares her knowledge about both the degree and work placements, as well as potential job outcomes.

The University of Canterbury liaison team presenting to a group of potential students from Years 12 and 13.

Dr Rouxelle De Villiers, Senior Marketing Sergeant Trinity Milham from the Lecturer from Waikato Tauranga Police talks with University gave a thought students about her job, how she provoking lecture to got into the job and the many Business students about marketing and the importance different roles she has carried out of understanding ‘who?’ within the Police.

History Trip This term sees final preparation for a senior History trip to Russia, Germany and Poland during the next school holidays. We started this term with a Rialto Evening fundraiser featuring ‘Woman in Gold’ where 2 theatres were pre-sold and funding for the trip has now been finalised. At present we are working through the process of visas, not a particularly straight-forward process, we have 4 nationalities (Kiwi, Dutch, British and PNG) in our group.

The trip is designed around major topics in the History curriculum such as the Russian Revolution, the Cold War, Nazi Germany, and the holocaust. The first week is in Moscow and St Petersburg, followed by a second week in Berlin and Poland.

Moscow highlights will include visits to the Kremlin, the famous Metro stations planned as shelters in the event of nuclear war, Bunker 42 and the Cold War Museum, along with attending the Moscow Circus one evening. St Petersburg will be the major jewel in the crown with its wonderful architecture and former palaces of the tsars- one has 400 halls which would involve a 20km walk to see them all! We will visit the Political History of Russia museum to particularly connect with our studies, and attend a Russian Folk Dance spectacular one evening.

Berlin highlights include visiting the Berlin Wall at Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate. Also visits to Potsdam where World War 2 was ended, and the ‘Topography of Terror’ with the persecution of Jewish people and others deemed ‘undesirable’. That may set the scene for moving on to Krakow in Poland, said to be one of the finest medieval town centre in the world, but with the Auschwitz- Birkenau concentration camp on its outskirts. Meeting with some holocaust survivors is being arranged before the visit to the camp. A final stop in Warsaw includes cultural experiences such as going to the Rozycki Bazar for last minute shopping. We then head for Dubai, staying overnight before returning home from a 45,000km adventure.

Cybersafety and Digital Citizenship: Tuesday 12 May 7pm: Old Gym Lee Chisholm is the Education and Training Specialist at Netsafe. She delivers cybersafety and digital citizenship presentations around the country to parents and caregivers, school staff and management and the wider community.

Lee’s experience enables her to share some preventative strategies to reduce the chances of students being adversely impacted by online challenges.

The session will cover:  Online safety  Safe and secure online habits at home and beyond  What are young people doing online  Some challenges presented by using social media  Conversations you might have with children about online practice  A chance to ask questions.

Please register your interest with Anne Cooke , receptionist, Tauranga Girls’ College 07/5788114.

Bus Information for Tauranga Transport Network Students All students using the following buses must ensure they have a 2015 ID card which clearly shows BUS YES on it.

Students must carry the card with them every time they use the bus.

R1 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12 R13 R16 R17 R18 R19 R20 R23

Welcome Bay Road/Water Lane Panorama Drive McPhail Road Ohauiti Seales Road Oropi Warner Road / Herford Road Pukemapu Road / Phillips Drive Pyes Pa School / Joyce Road Joyce Road / Kennedy Road Old Kaimai Road (north end) McLarens Falls Road Ruahihi Road cnr Belk Road / Wintrebre Lane Whakamarama Road Munro Road Wairoa Road / Crawford Road Minden Road cnr Te Puna Road / Armstrong Road Omokoroa Road / Hamurana Road

Routes in italics incur a cost of $50 per term.

Tauranga Girls’ College Senior Dance Showcase When: 25 May 7.00pm Where: Bay Court Theatre Exhibition Gold Coin Entry: A mix of amazing dance choreography by Tauranga Girls’ College Students

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING – RESPECT, PRIDE, PARTICIPATION Our school’s focus for Term Two is participation. To be able to participate effectively in one’s learning, it is important to get to class on time.

We need your support as parents and caregivers; together, we can make a difference.

“Oh dear, oh dear, I shall be too late!” Alice in Wonderland Tips for Always Arriving on Time – please share this with your children:       

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If you are always late, own the problem and sort it out.

Redefine punctuality as a matter of integrity. See it as a way of keeping your promises and try to put yourself in the other person’s shoes and imagine the inconvenience your lateness will cause them.

Start taking note of the benefits of being punctual. You will gain huge respect from others for being reliable.

See yourself as part of a team. When you meet your friend on time, you contribute to making the meeting an enjoyable one. This is the same for class.

Find more constructive ways of getting your adrenaline rush and feeling special. It is understandable to like that feeling of being the centre of attention but it is really kind of a “sad” way to get your excitement.

Similarly, always being late in order to avoid feeling “ordinary” or “conformist,” is a rather impoverished attempt at feeling like an individual. After all, there is nothing unique about being selfish.

Keep things in set places. When you get home, put your keys on a hook inside the door. Put your cell phone, wallet, and other pocket contents on the dresser/drawer. That way, when you are going out the door the next day, you won’t be late because you had to rush all over the house looking for your gear.

Leave important items by the door. If you have special things you need to remember to bring with you the next day — homework, PE gear, whatever — put them right by the door.

Make a chart of how long you think many of your morning tasks take you. You may need to get out of bed by 7.00am to get to school by 8.35am.

If we excuse our children for being late, we are letting bad habits control our children’s lives instead of ensuring that we are helping our children develop positive habits for their future. http://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/07/16/a-man-is-punctual-the-importance-of-being-on-time/

Tauranga Girls’ College Health Expo Thursday 07 May

9am - 1-30pm

We look forward to our biannual expo in Week 3 of Term 2. The expo gives students the opportunity to view displays and interact with personnel from a variety of Community Health Agencies including the Asthma Society, Cancer Society, Nga Kakano – Smokefree, Heart Foundation, Hearing Association, Family Planning and Family Violence.

It is important for young people to be aware of the services available in our community that might be accessed to support their wellbeing. We are very fortunate to have the services of Toi Te Ora to help with the organisation of this event.

Junior students will be timetabled to attend the expo as a class group. Seniors will be able to visit the displays at interval.

Advanced Reading Skills Course – helping your children to halve their reading time and increase comprehension.

Tauranga Girls’ College will be offering to senior students in years 11,12 and 13 the internationally accepted reading efficiency programme known as the Advanced Reading Skills Course.

Many secondary school students throughout New Zealand undertake this excellent extension activity.

Reading is a complex skill much taken for granted by those who do it well. Often those who are fluent readers forget the complexity of the reading process which is more apparent to those who are having difficulty. The importance of reading and language skills in a literate society can scarcely be exaggerated. Much of your child’s present and future academic success rests on well-developed reading and comprehension skills.

These four sessions will be held at Tauranga Girls’ College on Thursday 28th of May followed by Thursday 4th, 11th, and 18th of June. The course runs between 3.30 and 6.30 pm.

The minimum expectation of the course is that participants will double their reading rate (course group average) and significantly improve comprehension and retention.

This means that the amount of time required for any future reading task is effectively halved.

If you would like more information or are interested in enrolling your child to participate in this opportunity, please

NZQA Entry and Fees

remains the same as last year.

The fee structure for National Qualification entries

students entering for school qualifications if certain criteria are met. Students can apply for financial

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Entry for all NCEA internal and external standards is $76.70 Scholarship subject entries are $30.00 per subject

The government provides financial assistance to

assistance and the application forms for financial assistance will be available from NZQA along with the information about fees later.

Workday - Wednesday 03 June 2015 Workday this year is on Wednesday 03 June and Tauranga Girls’ College students will be spending the day working in the local community to raise funds for their chosen projects for 2015, to provide enhanced facilities for teaching and learning and support for the community.

Student Contribution · Students are expected to work a minimum of five hours. · To find their own jobs in the community (not rely on home to provide them). · To inform the school if they find it impossible to find a job so that advice on job seeking can be provided. · Students who cannot find work MUST come to school.

Job Sheets are issued to students to record their work which will be checked by tutors prior to Workday so that everyone’s day is full. Job Sheets, with the money earned, MUST be returned to school at Tutor Time by Friday 05June. Further information will be issued to students.

Uniforms - Reminder

in their appearance and presentation as members of Tauranga Girls’ College.

Shoes to be worn from Queen’s Birthday At Tauranga Girls' College we place high value on For the remainder of Term 2 (from Queen’s Birthday students wearing their uniform with pride as one way of weekend) and Term 3 winter shoes are to be worn. acknowledging that they belong to our school community.

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

We appreciate your ongoing support of the contract you signed for your daughter on enrolment as we maintain Students are: the high standards for which this school is valued and  To wear regulation black leather lace-up flat recognised. shoes and regulation socks or pantyhose.

All students and parents were issued with uniform  To lace the shoe over the top of the tongue of the information at the end of last year. Correct uniform black leather regulation shoes. must be worn at school as well as coming to and from school. If uniform is worn to town after school, uniform Please ensure that your daughter complies with these regulations. Other Uniform Information rules still apply. Your support in ensuring your daughters are correctly and appropriately dressed is  Either white ankle socks or black or navy blue very much appreciated. pantyhose can be worn. Knee highs and sports socks Parents and Caregivers are advised that correct uniform is essential and while notes are required for unavoidable incorrect uniform, the withdrawal system still applies.

are not acceptable.  Sports jackets/hoodies are for sports events only,

and are not part of the school uniform, nor are puffer jackets. 

Tutors and teachers will work with students to monitor defects in uniform and to encourage them to have pride

Jewellery: A wristwatch, and one stud or sleeper in each ear are the only jewellery allowed. All other jewellery will be confiscated.

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Calendar Day

Date

Event

Thursday

07 May

Health Expo

Saturday

09 May

TGC Ball

Tuesday

12 May

AQS Cybersafety & Digital citizen

Thursday

14 May

12/13 Drama field trip Auckland Writers’ field trip Auckland

Wednesday

20 May

Dragons’ Den Bongard Campus PTA

Thursday

21 May

Dragons’ Den Bongard Campus

Friday

22 May

Waikato University open day

Monday

25 May

BOPSS X-country Senior Dance Showcase Music Dept Concert AQS Shore dive

Thursday

28May

Advanced Reading Skills Course

Monday

01 June

Queen’s Birthday

Wednesday

03 June

Work Day

Thursday

04 June

Y11 Anti Drink Drive Expo Y11 Geo field trip JNS Advanced Reading Skills Course

Friday

05 June

Big Sing Regionals Y11 Geo filed trip JNS AQS Kayak

PTA All welcome to the next PTA meeting in the International Department, hosted by Anne Robinson, on Wednesday 20 May at 7.30. We’re going to find out about homestays and International Students at the school. Further meetings will be at different departments during the year so that we can see some of the changes to buildings and meet more of the staff. Its a great way to feel more in touch with our girls and the college. For more details feel free to contact the Secretary, Carol Jenkin, 548 0161.

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