Celebrating Academic Excellence

2014 Top Scholar and Dux

Pang Suwanaposee (left) and

2014 Proxime Accessit (Runner Up to Dux) Sydnee Koia (right)

Across the Principal’s Desk

Date: Friday, 7 November 2014 Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou Dear Parents/Caregivers Congratulations to the following students who were recently awarded the following scholarships towards their tertiary study next year:

- University of Canterbury – Engineering Top Scholar Award - $5000 - University of Canterbury – Dux Scholarship - $5000 - New World Scholarship-$1000

Pang Suawanapossee

University of Victoria - Achievers Scholarship - $5000 Gabrielle Grattan

University of Victoria - Excellence Scholarship - $5000 Celene Aitchison

- University of Waikato Vice Chancellor Academic Excellence School Leavers Scholarship - $5000

- New World Scholarship - $1000 - Grumitt Sisters Charitable Trust Tertiary Scholarship (Excellence in

Drama) - $3000

Nicole Bow

- University of Otago Maori and Pacific Entrance Scholarship- Tukahika Scholarship $15000

- University of Waikato Maori and Pacific Entrance Scholarship- $5000

Te Rina Kingi

Rotorua Pacific Islands Development Charitable Trust Scholarship- $800 Bernice Uale

Grumitt Sisters Charitable Trust Tertiary Scholarship (Excellence in Performing Arts) - $2000

Ngamoe Morgan

Geyser City Community Foundation Harold Holmes-Nominee Jazmin Henare

This week is the final time that we will have our senior students at school before they head off to external examinations that get underway on Monday 11 November. Included with this newsletter is a copy of the examination timetable (it’s on our website too). We wish them all the best and trust they will use their time wisely and prepare thoroughly for these exams.

This year I have challenged our Year 13 leaders to leave a legacy. We tend to think of leaving a legacy as when someone achieves or contributes something that touches the lives of thousands. Yet for most of us, leaving a legacy is more about how we use what talents and resources we have to make a difference where and with whom we have influence – in our families, neighbourhood and communities. We had a very successful Sports, Performing Arts and Cultural Prize giving recently and our very own guest speaker Elizabeth Randle is a student who will definitely leave a legacy. In April 2014, Elizabeth was selected by Archery New Zealand to be a member of the Archery New Zealand team to represent New Zealand at the 2014 Bi annual Trans Tasman Trophy competition. This tournament is between Australia and New Zealand’s best junior archers and this year it was held in Brisbane, Australia from the 28th September to 3rd October. Over this week the team competed in individual and team competitions. The competitions consisted of a 720 ranking round, individual matchplay, mixed team matchplay and two days of 1440 rounds. Despite hot and windy weather, Elizabeth won a Gold medal in the Division One Women’s Compound and Matchplay and a Gold medal in the Junior Women’s Compound records. This amazing young lady also broke Junior Women’s Compound records, the single score from one of the 1440 days and the combined score of the two 1440 days. The following is Elizabeth’s speech: “The greater pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do; starting archery at the young age of 7 was rarely heard of in New Zealand. The strength and mental pressure that archery places upon someone at such a young age is immense. I embraced this challenge with the support of family and friends. My first archery competition was here in Rotorua at the club grounds. I was the youngest competitor and I had no other archers in my age division, I had to complete the shoot of 144 arrows with two boys who were much older than me. The sport of archery took up a lot of time in my life throughout my primary and intermediate schooling. I was training every day after school, shooting around 50 + arrows with my brother who was competing in national and international tournaments at the time. My dad was both our coaches at the time. He was stretched to the limits with both of us shooting completely different bow types. Hamish competed with the recurve bow which is the Olympic style traditional bow and myself shooting the modern compound that isn’t an Olympic bow because of its modern enhancements. This meant that I had to learn what I was doing wrong when my arrows weren’t in the gold and I had to learn how to fix my gear if something broke. In 2009, I was selected by Archery NZ and World Archery to train with world-class USA and French coaches at the San Diego, USA Olympic training centre with other archers from around the Commonwealth. They taught us the skills to compete on the world stage. This was a great experience living with Olympians for a week and taking in all the knowledge the coaches had.

This experience meant I drifted away from my father’s coaching as I was competing at a national level, winning medals in higher age groups and competing against the men in the open tournaments. So he took me to a coach in Auckland who has coached world champions. John Dearling took me under his wing and has got me to where I am today. This however, does mean I train by myself and travel to Auckland every chance I get. Being presented with the black uniform to represent New Zealand and wear at international competitions that I had qualified for was a huge achievement at the age of 13 and I have represented New Zealand internationally ever since. In April I was selected to compete at the 2014 Bi- annual Trans Tasman Trophy Competition as a part of the 16 strong New Zealand team (the biggest team yet). This tournament is between Australia and New Zealand’s best junior archers and this year it was held in Brisbane, Australia form 28th September to 3rd October. Over this week we competed in individual and team competitions. Despite hot and windy weather, I won a gold medal in the Division One Women’s Compound Matchplay and gold in the Junior Women’s Compound Double 1440. I was also the women’s team captain, inspiring and leading the team to do the best we could in the conditions. Through my passion for archery I have learnt time management and my desire to win. The dedication that the sport of archery needs is a huge commitment but the rewards are huge. Throughout the long hail, rain or shine trainings there are two words that keep me going “I Am”. This is because what you put after them shapes your reality- Jake Kaminski, USA world Champion”. Our senior Academic Prize giving was on Thursday 7 November. It was a wonderful celebration of the numerous positive academic achievements of students, many of whom have been with us for their entire secondary schooling. In the Senior school we are reaching a very significant time of the year, as our students count how far they have come in their achievement and begin to prepare for their external exams. As families and whānau I think it is important to consider how tough and stressful this can be for some of our girls. I would encourage the adults in the family to think about how their work day would be if they had it quantified and measured every hour or so with a specific report on progress given with a grade and then compared to every other person, and then shared with your parents! Therefore, I would suggest that you think carefully about how to support your daughter. Helping them to plan when they have their external exams and having them sharing this with you is a good idea, as we all know that certain students like to handle difficult situations by pretending it isn’t happening. Talking the planning through calmly is good advice and then encouraging a little revision doesn’t hurt. If you have any questions feel free to discuss this with your student’s whanau teacher, Dean or with another relevant member of staff. As I mentioned last week, for those who are a little further away from achieving their goals, we will be offering additional support . Details of this will be sent to relevant whanau, but if you need further information, feel free to contact Deputy Principal Raewyn Krammer.

Final School Assembly

Our Final School Assembly for this year was held on Wednesday,5 November in the PAC at 2.15pm. At this assembly we recognised the following students who have excelled in a particular area:

Shimiah McNicholl K9 Outstanding Sporting Effort – Competing at the Te Rupe All Style Martial Arts International Karate Championships

Claudia Thomas RG1 Outstanding Academic Excellence in Mathematics

Eden Timihou-Te Papa

K3 Outstanding Sporting Effort – Regional Sprint Champion for J16 Girls – Waka Ama W1 Singles

Tamar Fitzgerald Rk1 Outstanding Sporting Effort – Member of the Under 21 Maori Hockey Team

Ana-Lisa Fitzgerald Rk5 Outstanding Sporting Effort – Member of the Under 21 Maori Hockey Team

We also farewelled Sumire Motu (from Japan) and Salma Issa Rios (from Mexico) are returning to their home countries after spending time here at Rotorua Girls High School:

NCEA Exams Exams begin on 10 November. Our senior students (Year 11-13) begin study leave on Friday 7 November. Most have external exams to sit but some students will come into school through the exam period to finish work, complete literacy/numeracy requirements or do assessments.

I am requiring students who have yet to gain NCEA level 1 and 2 and their 10 Literacy and 10 Numeracy credits to attend school from November 7th to work with teaching staff and support staff until they have completed these credits.

School does not officially end until 10 December and we hope that with up to an additional week’s focused effort, it will make a significant difference for these students.

I thank families for their support in this matter. A letter informing families of this situation will be sent out this week.

If you have any queries regarding this matter please don’t hesitate to contact Deputy Principal - Raewyn Krammer. PUM (Paid Union Meeting) On the afternoon of Wednesday 19 November teaching staff who are members of the PPTA will be attending a Paid Union Meeting as is their right under the collective contract. Normal classes will run through to Period 4 (12.30pm) when students will be released to go home. (Note: only Year 9 and 10 students will be at school at this time.) NCEA exams will continue uninterrupted at the scheduled times. Buses will run at the usual times and the school will remain open but classes will not run. Supervision will be provided for those students who need to remain at school.

Other key dates this term: · Year 9/ 10 Exams – 5/6 November · NCEA Exams – 10 November/3 December · Paid Union Meeting – Wednesday 19 November – students released 12.30pm · Tuesday 9 December Junior Prizegiving –9.30am in the PAC. To the Year 13 students who do finish their formal instruction on Thursday 6 November of this week, I wish them all the best. To everyone in the school and community, I extend a warm invitation to the Prize-Giving on Tuesday 9th December at 9.30am. I am really looking forward to a great morning of celebration for our junior school and a chance to show our respect to those learners who have achieved at a fantastic level. There is nothing better than celebrating with your whānau/family.

Celebrating Academic Excellence Academic Successes in the Senior School On Wednesday 22 October at our school assembly we congratulated senior students who have achieved four or more Excellences and Merits. The following students were recognised:

Student’s Name Whana

u Excellence Subjects Merit Subjects

Jordan Andrews H5 Drama (2), English - Expressive,

Mathematics (2), Music, Physical Science

Chloe Bevin H5 Digital Technology English - Visual, Mathematics - Opt B (2), Psychology, Food Technology

Michaela Cairns H5 English - Literature (4), Physical

Education (4), Psychology (2)

Ana-Marie Conroy H5 English - Literature, Mathematics - Opt B (4), Natural Science, Physical Education(3),Food Technology (2)

Courtney Hodge H5 Dance, Health (2), Physcial

Science

Dance (2), Health, Mathematics - Opt A (2), Physical Education (3),

Physical Science

Greir Keach H5 English - Expressive, Fashion

and Textiles (2), Geography (2)

English - Expressive, Geography, Mathematics - Opt B (5), Natural

Science, Physical Science (2)

Shannon McBride H5 English -Literature (2),

Mathematics - Opt B (2), Food Technology

Georgina McPhee H5 English - Visual (3), Mathematics - Opt B (4), Physical Education (3),

Food Technology (2)

Ashleigh Nairn H5 Dance, English – Expressive

,History, Mathematics - Opt B (4), Physical Science

Veronica Ngatai H5

Drama, English - Literature (2), Mathematics - Opt B, Natural

Science, Psychology, Food Technology

Shayla Ram H5 English - Literature (2),

Mathematics - Opt B, Sociology

English - Literature (2), Mathematics - Opt B (3), Maori

Performing Arts, Sociology

Rerehau Raponi H5 English - Literature (3), History,

Mathematics - Option B (3)

Katie Stevenson H5 English - Literature (2),

Mathematics - Opt A, Music (3), Physical Education

English - Literature (2), Mathematics - Opt A (3), Physical

Education (2), Physical Science

Patrice Te Aho H5 English - Expressive, Mathematics - Opt B (3), Music, Natural Science,

Food Technology (2)

Jayde Unuwai H5 English - Literature (2),

Mathematics - Opt B (2), Sociology, Te Reo

English - Literature (2), Mathematics - Opt B (2), Maori

Performing Arts, Sociology

Jesse-Mae Waititi-Wilson H5

Digital Technology, English - Literature (2), History,

Mathematics - Opt B (3), Natural Science

Te Rima Walker H5 Fashion and Textiles (2),

Mathematics - Opt B, Physical Education (2)

Mathematics - Opt B (2), Physical Education (2), Physical Science,

Sociology

Grace Wilson H5 English - Expressive, Mathematics -

Opt B (3), Sociology (2)

Tiara Winsor-

Ngamata H5

English - Expressive, Mathematics - Opt B (4), Sociology

Priyal Jeram H6

Drama, English - Expressive, Fashion and Textiles (2),

Mathematics - Opt A, Physical Science, 12 Grpahics

Drama, English - Expressive (2), Mathematics - Opt A (3),Physical

Science (2)

Caitlyn Kelly H6 Health (2), Food Technology (2)

Jesni Kumari H6 Fashion and Textiles (2), Health

(2) English - Literature (2), Health, Mathematics - Opt B (2), Music

Summer Tahau H6 Music (3), Sport and Recreation Fashion and Textiles, Mathematics - Opt B (3), Sport and Recreation

(2)

Tauvai Tereroa H6 English - Visual, Mathematics - Opt B (4),Music, Sport and Recreation

Soranan Wantoom H6 Digital Technology, English - Visual, Mathematics - Opt A (4), Physical

Science (3)

Aritaarita Wihapi H6 English - Visual (2), Geography,

Mathematics - Opt B

Lichuan Williams-Kingi H6 English - Visual, Mathematics - Opt

B (2), Food Technology

Miharo Wilson H6 English - Visual, Fashion and

Textiles, Mathematics - Opt B (2)

Leana Albert-Packer K5

Business Study, Digital Technology, English - Visual (2),

History, Mathematics - Opt A (4)

Business Study, History, Physical Science (3)

Laura Castle-Mann K5 Digital Technology,

Mathematics - Opt A (2), Physical Education

English - Expressive, Mathematics - Opt A, Physical Education (3),Physical Science, Food

Technology

Emily Cooper K5

English - Expressive (2), Fashion and Textiles, Mathematics - Opt A (7), Physical Education (2), Physical

Science

Alexia Goodall K5 Mathematics - Opt A (3), Physical

Science

Sally Haslam K5 English - Expressive,

Mathematics - Opt B (2), Sociology

Dance (2), History (2), Mathematics - Opt B (4), Physical Science,

Sociology

Awatea Leach K5 English - Literature (2), Fashion and Textiles (2), Te Reo, NZQA

Business Study, English - Literature (2), Mathematics - Opt A (3)

Stacee Maki K5 English - Expressive, History,

Music (3)

English - Expressive, History, Mathematics - Opt (4), Physical

Science (2)

Oriwia Rauwhero K5 Fashion and Textiles, Mathematics

- Opt A (2), Physical Education, Physical Science

Rilee Rehu K5 English - Literature (3),

Mathematics - Opt A (3), Physical Education (3), Psychology

Paige Skipper K5 English - Visual, Mathematics - Opt

B (2), Natural Science

Jordyn Tereu K5 English - Literature (4),

Mathematics - Opt A (4), Music (3), Physical Education (2)

Physical Education (2) Physical Science (3)

Mapihi Kahurangi

Tini K5 English - Expressive, Fashion

and Textiles, History, Music (3) Mathematics - Opt A (3), Physical

Science

Shania Toe Toe K5 Mathematics - Opt A (3), Music

Zahli Tukapua K5 Digital Technology, English -

Literature, Fashion and Textiles (2)

Aimee Wolfgram K5 Mathematics - Opt A (3), Food

Technology

Chantelle Cobby K6

Business Study (2), Digital Technology, English - Literature (5), History (2), Mathematics - Opt A (3), Physical Science (3)

Emily Foggin K6 English - Visual (2), Mathematics -

Opt A (2), Physical Science (2), Psychology

Gabrielle Jones K6 Dance (2), Drama (3), English - Expressive, Mathematics - Opt

A, Music (3)

Mathematics - Opt A (3), Psychology

Savani Kannangara K6

Business Study (2), Digital Technology, English - Literature (4), History (2), Mathematics - Opt A (4), Physical Science (4)

Mikaela Kiff K6 Health, Mathematics - Opt A (2),

Physical Education

Angel Porteous K6

Dance, Drama (2), English - Expressive, Mathematics - Opt

A (2), Physical Science, Graphics

Dance, Drama, Mathematics - Opt A (2), Physical Science

Leah Stephenson K6

Digital Technology, Drama (2), English - Literature (4),

Mathematics - Opt A (3), Physical Science (2)

Drama, Mathematics - Opt A, Physical Science (2)

Tiana Tait K6 English - Literature (4),

Mathematics - Opt B (4), Physical Science (2), Sociology

Courtney Wiggins K6

Dance (2), English - Literature (3), Mathematics - Opt A (2), Music (2), Physical Education

(3), Physical Science (4)

Dance, English - Literature, Mathematics - Opt A (2), Music,

Physical Education (2)

Ngahina Heurea RA5 Health, Maori Performing Arts (2),

Music (2)

Tiegan Moke RA6 English - Expressive, Health (2),

Sociology

Waiharakeke Ruha-Hiraka RA6 Maori Performing Arts (2),

Music (3)

Business Study (2), English - Expressive (2), Mathematics - Opt B

(4), Sociology

Daisylee Wilson Rogers RA6 English - Literature (2),

Mathematics - Opt B (2), Physical Education (2), Physical Science

Charlotte Courtney-Strachan

RK5 English - Literature (3),

Mathematics - Opt B (2), Physical Education (3), Sociology

Ana-Lisa Fitzgerald RK5 English - Literature (3), Health,

Physical Education (2), Sociology

Anushka Janssen RK5 Dance, Drama (2), English -

Visual, Music

Dance (2), Drama, English - Visual, Mathematics -Opt B, Music,

Physical Science

Chetique Paul RK5 Dance, English - Literature,

Geography (3)

Dance (2), English - Literature (2), Mathematics - Opt B (3), Natural

Science, Sociology

Samantha Lee Campbell RK6 English - Literature, History,

Mathematics - Opt B (2)

Shakaila Katene RK6 English - Expressive, Mathematics -

Opt B (2), Sociology

Judaea Newton-Te

Riini RK6

English - Expressive (3), Mathematics - Opt B, Physical

Education (3), Sociology (2), Food Technology (2)

Olive Ona RK6 English - Literature, Mathematics -

Opt B, Music, Natural Science,

Xianar Pike RK6 English - Visual (2), Mathematics -

Opt B (4)

Shivani Singh RK6 Fashion and Textiles,

Geography (2), Physical Science

English - Literature, Fashion and Textiles, Mathematics - Opt A, Physical Education (4), Physical

Science

Marina Tansey RK6 Health, Music (3) English - Visual (2), Health (2),

Physical Education

Cheyenne Church H8 Biology (2), Chemistry,

Mathematics - Opt B (6), Physics

Clelland Harper H8 Biology (2), Dance,

Mathematics - Opt A, English - Expressive (2)

Chemistry, Dance (2), Mathematics - Opt A, Physics, 13 English -

Expressive

Bayley Howard H8 Drama, Music (3) Biology (3), Drama, English -

Expressive, History

Kirsty Lickfold H8

Biology, English - Expressive, Fashion and Textiles (2), Mathematics - Opt A (2),

Physical Education (4)

Biology, English - Expressive (2), Mathematics - Opt A (2)

Nathalie Macfarlane H8 Biology (2), Dance (3), Drama,

English - Expressive, Mathematics - Opt A

Biology, Dance, Drama (2), English - Expressive (3), Mathematics - Opt

A (2)

Ema Mason H8 Biology, Dance (2), English - Visual, Mathematics - Opt B (4), Physical

Education (2)

Chantelle Osborne-

Galvin H8

English - Expressive, Geography (2), Mathematics - Opt B,

Physical Education

Biology, English - Expressive (2), Geography, Mathematics - Opt B

(3), Physical Education

Amber Prouse-Morris H8 Biology, Dance (3),

Mathematics - Opt A Biology, English - Expressive (2),

Mathematics - Opt A (2), Sociology

Victoria Thompson H8

Biology (2), Classical Studies, English - Expressive (3),

Geography (3), Mathematics - Opt A, Sociology (3)

Biology, English - Expressive, Mathematics - Opt A (2)

Kerenapu Winiata-Katting

H8 English - Expressive, Geography

(3)

English - Expressive (3), Mathematics - Opt A (3), Sociology

(3)

Shaydean Campbell K7 English, Fashion and Textiles,

Mathematics - Opt B (2)

Sidney Koopu K7 Digital Technology, English - Expressive (2), Geography,

Mathematics - Opt B

Ashleigh Nathan K7 Biology, Chemistry, English - Visual

(2), Mathematics - Opt B (3), Physical Education (3), Physics

Florence Ogilvie K7 Digital Technology, Mathematics -

Opt B (5)

Aroha Oneroa K7 English - Visual, Mathematics - Opt

B, Physical Education (2)

Carla Owen K7 Dance (2), Drama (3), English -

Expressive, Mathematics - Opt B (5), Music

Alvaretta Rakuraku-

Foster K7

Drama, English - Visual (2), Mathematics - Opt B (3), Music

Jade Vincent K7 English - Visual, Fashion and

Textiles, Mathematics - Opt B (2),

Claudia Walsh K7 Drama (2), English - Expressive (2),

Mathematics - Opt B (2)

Yasmin Frost K8 Fashion and Textiles, Geography,

Mathematics - Opt B (4)

Georgia Grace K8

Biology (3), Classical Studies, English - Expressive (2),

Geography ( 3), Mathematics - Opt A (2), Physical Education

(3)

Montana Mareroa K8 Biology (2), Classical Studies,

Mathematics - Opt B (6)

Mercedes Neems K8 English - Visual (2), Health,

Mathematics - Opt B (5), Maori Performing Arts

Lyneir Powell K8 Biology, Digital Technology, English - Visual, Fashion and

Textiles (2)

Ashleigh Ralph K8 English - Visual, Fashion and

Textiles (2), Geography

Classical Studies, English - Visual, Geography, Mathematics - Opt B

(6)

Shikyrah Tamiana K8 Mathematics - Opt B (6), Sport and

Recreation

Ada Te Kaawa K8 Drama, English - Expressive,

Health, History, Music

Savannah Aldworth RA7 English (2), Mathematics - Opt B,

Physical Education

Zeta Howden RA7 English - Visual (2), Mathematics -

Opt B (3)

Monique Megha Dahya RA7 Biology, Classical Studies,

Geography, Mathematics - Opt B (3), Sociology (2)

Rachael Thompson RA7 Classical Studies, Geography

(2), Sociology (3) English - Expressive (3), Geography,

Mathematics - Opt A

Emma Winiata RA7 Fashion and Textiles, Music (3)

Grace Bassett RA8 Biology, English - Visual (2), Fashion and Textiles, Mathematics - Opt B

(5), Physics

Kanwarpreet Kaur

Kahlon RA8 Biology (2), Health (2) Chemistry, Mathematics - Opt B (6)

Priyesheel Kumar RA8 Biology (2), Health (2)

Rerewa Meha RA8 Biology, English - Visual,

Geography (2)

Biology, English - Visual (2), Geography, Health (2),

Mathematics - Opt B (4)

Jorja Waipouri RA8 English - Expressive, Mathematics -

Opt B (3), Music (2)

Talitha Bacal RK8 Biology, English - Visual, Geography (2), Music (2)

English - Visual, Mathematics - Opt B (4)

Ariana Bailey RK8 Classical Studies, Drama (2), English

- Visual, Mathematics - Opt B (4)

Shyvaughn Capper RK8 Health, Mathematics - Opt B (6)

Nicole Haack RK8 Biology, Chemistry, English - Visual,

Mathematics - Opt B (6), Physics

Ishanee Illangasinghe RK8

Biology (2), Dance (3), English - Expressive (4), Geography (3),

Mathematics - Opt A (3), Sociology (3)

Georgia Moberly RK8 Digital Technology, English -

Expressive, Mathematics - Opt A (3)

Digital Technology, English - Expressive, Graphics, Mathematics

- Opt A, Physics

Orleen Ona RK8 Biology (2), Digital Technology,

English - Visual, Mathematics - Opt B (5)

Whitney Oon RK8 Physical Education, Mathematics -

Opt B (2), NZQA

Anjeeya Patni RK8 Biology, English - Expressive,

Geography (3)

Mathematics - Opt B (3), English - Expressive (3), Psychology (3),

Sociology (3)

Jaedyn Robinson RK8 Dance (2), Drama (3), English -

Expressive, Mathematics - Opt B (4), Sociology

Airi Takahashi RK8 Biology, Chemistry (2), Dance (3), English - Expressive (2),

Mathematics - Opt A (2)

Biology, English - Expressive (2), Mathematics - Opt A

Hannah Thompson RK8 Chemistry, Classical Studies,

History, Mathematics - Opt A (2)

Imogen Wara RK8 Classical Studies, English -

Expressive, Mathematics - Opt A (2), Sociology (3)

Biology (20, Mathematics - Opt A (2), Media Studies

Daryl Wiperi RK8 Mathematics - Opt B (4)

Fionnuala Wright RK8 Biology, Digital Technology, English - Expressive (2), Mathematics - Opt

B (2)

Brittany McNee H9 Biology, Sociology (3)

Ngamoe Morgan H9 Drama, English - Expressive,

Music (2),

Althea Micah Obuyes H9 Biology, Chemistry, English -

Expressive, Statistics and Modelling (2)

Parichat Tabpramool H9 Mathematics with Calculus (2),

Statistics and Modelling (2)

Raynae Watson H9 English - Expressive (2), Statistics and Modelling (2), Sociology (2)

Celene Aitchison K9 English - Visual (2), Health (2),

History, Physical Education English - Visual, Health, Physical

Education (2)

Lise-Ann Barrow K9 Biology, Engish - Literature,

Statistics and Modelling, Psychology (2)

Sorrento Bockman Rurehe

K9 Statistics and Modelling (4),

Physical Education (2)

Felister Daniel K9 Chemistry, English - Visual, Mathematics with Calculus

Jouiwharde Heath K9

Business Study (2), Digital Technology (2), English -

Expressive (2), Mathematics with Calculus (3)

Mathematics with Calculus, Statistics and Modelling (4)

Jazmin Henare K9 English - Expressive (2),

Sociology (3) Health, Statistics and Modelling (3)

Georjah Tansey K9 Classical Studies, English -

Expressive, Statistics and Modelling (2), Sociology (2)

Kauri Walker K9 English - Literature, History, Statistics and Modelling (4)

Candice Anderson RA9 Biology (2), English - Literature,

Statistics and Modelling (2)

Biology, Chemistry, English - Literature, Statistics and Modelling

(2), Psychology (2)

Nicole Bow RA9

Classical Studies, Drama, Mathematics with Calculus (2),

Statistics and Modelling (3), Music (2)

Riana De Thierry RA9 Business Study, History, Statistics

and Modelling (2)

Caroline Fleming RA9 English - Expressive (4), Health

(3) Classical Studies, Drama, Statistics

and Modelling (4)

Sophie Francis RA9 Biology, English - Literature,

History, Statistics and Modelling

Ellen Goodwin RA9 English - Visual (3), Health,

Statistics and Modelling, Sociology

Gabrielle Grattan RA9 Classical Studies, English -

Expressive, History, Psychology, Sociology (3)

Sydnee Koia RA9 Mathematics with Calculus (2),

Statistics and Modelling (4), Physics (2), sociology (3)

Amy Roper RA9 English - Expressive, Health (2),

Psychology (2), Sociology (3)

Halee Smith RA9

Biology (2), English - Expressive (2), Health (2), Statistics and

Modelling (4), Physical Education (2)

Charlotte Sutton RA9 Dance (2), English - Expressive

(2), Health, Statistics and Modelling (2), Sociology (2)

Pang Suwanaposee RA9 Mathematics with Calculus,

English - Expressive, Statistics and Modelling (3), Physics (2)

Gabrielle Wocke RA9 Classical Studies, English -

Literature (2), Sociology (2)

Christine Kaio RK9 Business Study, Dance (2), Statistics

and Modelling (2)

Nirlap Mann RK9 English - Expressive, Statistics and Modelling (2), Physical Education

Elizabeth Randle RK9 Biology (4), Geography (2),

English - Expressive (2) English - Expressive, Statistics and

Modelling (3)

Celebrating Performing Arts Excellence A Night of Stories ‘A Night of Stories’ was a presentation of devised work by the Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 Drama students. Devising is a process where a group of actors take an idea, theme or issue and create a piece of theatre, completely from scratch. It’s scary, hugely fun and requires great imagination and lots of work. The results of this year’s devising work, were outstanding. In Year 10 with a stimulus of Fairy Stories, we found Prince Charming in a relationship counsellor’s office with Cinderella, Rupunzel and Snow White all bemoaning his infidelity. In another twisted tale, the witch ends up marrying the prince. In Year 11, the girls applied their talents to the theme of Social Injustice and found moving and thought-provoking ways to create drama around issues such as, the Holocaust, cyber bullying, domestic violence and the plight of uneducated girls in Afghanstan. The year 13’s looked at historical figures as the basis of their work and presented powerful pieces on illegitimacy and the complex nature of relationships.

Through Drama we gain a deeper appreciation of culture and a new power to examine attitudes, behaviours and values. I am so proud of the beautiful work the girls created and performed, not only entertaining us but enriching our thinking as well. Bridget Donovan - Drama Teacher

‘The Post’ by Ada Te Kaawa and Zeta Howden explored issues around cyber bullying.

Strive Awards Congratulations to the following senior students who have received a Principal or Deputy Principal’s Strive Award as a result of their end of year report which is enclosed with this bulletin. Strive Awards are given to students who display overall excellence in their reports. Year 11 HINEMOA: H5 - Jordan Andrews, Chloe Bevin, Kendall Brett, Michaela Cairns, Ana-Marie Conroy, Courtney Hodge, Greir Keach, Shannon McBride, Georgina McPhee, Ashleigh Nairn, Veronica Ngatai, Shayla Ram, Rerehau Raponi, Katie Stevenson, Patrice Te Aho, Te Rima Walker, Grace Wilson, Tiara Winsor-Ngamata; H6 - Priyal Jeram, Caitlyn Kelly, Jesni Kumari, Merenia Morgan, Shontel Ruri-Matangi, Summer Tahau, Tauvai Tereroa, Soranan Wantoom, Aritaarita Wihapi, Miharo Wilson; H8 - Nathalie Macfarlane, Ema Mason, Tequila Tai, Kerenapu Winiata-Katting, Nathalie Macfarlane, Ema Mason, Tequila Tai, Kerenapu Winiata-Katting; H9 - Georgia Haslam, Chelsey Hepi, June Jones, Sonya Katipa, Tayla Kereopa, Senoho Mahia, Brittany McNee, Ngamoe Morgan, Sonya Mott, Sumire Muto, Althea Micah Obuyes, Hannah Russell, Natthanicha Sawatdee, Parichat Tabpramool, Bernice Uale, Natasha Wood. KARENGA: K5 - Leana Albert-Packer, Laura Castle-Mann, Emily Cooper, Sally Haslam, Te Aroha Hemi, Awatea Leach, Stacee Maki, Oriwia Rauwhero, Paige Skipper, Jordyn Tereu, Mapihi Kahurangi Tini, Shania Toe Toe, Zahli Tukapua, Aimee Wolfgram; K6 - Chantelle Cobby, Emily Foggin, Gabrielle Jones, Savani Kannangara, Mikaela Kiff, Angel Porteous, Leah Stephenson, Tiana Tait, Courtney Wiggins; RG6 - Aroha Larkins, Juliana Leo, Akasheia Poto; K7 - Shaydean Campbell, Florence Ogilvie, Carla Owen, Te Au Waiora Waaka; K8 - Tylah Hamon, Montana

Mareroa, Mercedes Neems, Lyneir Powell, Ada Te Kaawa; K9 - Celene Aitchison, Lise-Ann Barrow, Sorrento Bockman Rurehe , Jodie Clapperton, Felister Daniel, Natalie Delamere, Iysha Edwards, Jouiwharde Heath, Jazmin Henare, Bailey Lynskey, Paris Pene-Tata, Mairia Perfect, Estelle Rewiri, Georjah Tansey, Moerangi Vercoe RANGIURU: Ra5 – Denim Hayes, Ngahina Heurea, Maddison Jarvie, Kiri Kora, Shani Ryan, Tina Te Kaawa; Ra6 - Shakyra Helmich, Irene Hoani, Tiegan Moke, Waiharakeke Ruha-Hiraka ; RG6 - Tah-Leigh Williams, Jasmine Woods; Ra7 - Rachael Thompson; Ra8 - Grace Bassett, Kanwarpreet Kaur Kahlon, Priyesheel Kumar, Rerewa Meha; Ra9 - Candice Anderson, Briar Bayler, Nicole Bow, Riana De Thierry, Sarah Dunn, Caroline Fleming, Sophie Francis, Ellen Goodwin, Gabrielle Grattan, Sydnee Koia, Samantha Moore, Kate Muller, Eden Rogers, Amy Roper, Halee Smith, Paige Sullivan-Hona, Charlotte Sutton, Pang Suwanaposee, Shyvharn Walker, Gabrielle Wocke. RUKUWAI: Rk5 - Ayla Burton, Charlotte Courtney-Strachan, Ana-Lisa Fitzgerald, Anushka Janssen, Emilia Middleton, Chetique Paul, Wednesday Rongo, Sophia Tai; Rk6 - Stacey Bird, Samantha Lee Campbell, Shakaila Katene, Judaea Newton-Te Riini, Olive Ona, Xianar Pike, Vicky Rogers, Shivani Singh, Marina Tansey, Chelsie Thomas; Rk8 - Talitha Bacal, Ariana Bailey, Nicole Haack, Ishanee Illangasinghe, Georgia Moberly, Orleen Ona, Agnese Sokolovska, Airi Takahashi, Hannah Thompson, Imogen Wara, Fionnuala Wright; Rk9 - Courtney-Anne Anderson, Annalise Hannah, Tina Hemsley, Christine Kaio, Rhiannon Kiel-Pirika, Jackie-Lee Loffley-Wilson, Nirlap Mann, Mihipeka McKenzie-Mason, Elizabeth Randle, Lyric Ratahi, Ngarangi Timihou-Tepapa

Ngā manaakitanga Ally Gibbons – Principal

Important Dates

Term Dates 2015 Term One: Friday, 23 January – Teacher Only Day Wednesday, 28 January - Thursday, 2 April Waitangi Day Friday, 6 February Good Friday 3 April, Easter Monday 6 April, Easter Tuesday, 7 April Term Two: Monday, 20 April - Friday, 3 July Anzac Day Saturday, 25 April (Holiday Monday 27 April) Queen’s Birthday Monday, 1 June Term Three: Monday 20 July - Friday, 25 September Term Four: Monday 12 October – to be confirmed Labour Day Monday, 26 October

JUNIOR PRIZEGIVING Tuesday, 9 December starting at 9.30am in PAC