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Dear Parents/Caregivers
Kia ora tatou FROM THE PRINCIPAL
STUDENT SUCCESSES
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SENIOR PRIZEGIVING
Yesterday Thursday 2 November, we held our Senior Academic Prizegiving in
the D C Price Auditorium. The evening was very enjoyable and a proud occasion
for us to celebrate the academic successes of our Senior Students. Thank you
to our guest speaker, Tony Renshaw, who was our Year 9 Dean and has retired
after 28 years of service to RLHS. Tony was also HOH Tikitapu, an avid
supporter of Education Outside the Classroom Programmes and was our main
announcer at all Lakes High sporting events. Also, a big thank you to the Mayor,
Steve Chadwick for supporting and attending our prizegiving. We also thank our
special guest, Jackie Woodland, Ngati Whakaue Endownment Trust Education
Advisor who attends and supports our prizegiving every year. A massive thank
you to all staff who organized this event and worked so hard to make it a
success. I am delighted and honoured to announce and congratulate our 2017
Top Scholars and all of our prize winners:
TOP SCHOLAR AWARDS
YEAR 11
DANIEL BURROWS
YEAR 12
HOLLY FORBES
YEAR 13 JOINT DUX - PADDY BAYLIS & ETHAN WAITE
CHALKBOARD
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 33 - 3 NOVEMBER 2017
Rotorua Lakes High School
“Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
From the Principal – P. 1 - 15
News & Events – P. 15 - 17
Department News – P. 18 - 20
Sport – P. 21 - 22
Careers – P. 22 - 27
Contact Us – P. 28
Community Notices – P. 28 - 32
Our Sponsors – P. 33 - 35
Our Head Prefects who were MC’s for the night and
did a fantastic job.
2018 SCHOOL LEADERS
2018 HEAD PREFECTS
HEAD GIRL & BOY:
Kairangi Cox & Tangaroa Yorke
DEPUTY HEAD GIRL & BOY:
Maria Trass & Leroy Nurkka
HOUSE CAPTAINS 2018
OKAREKA HOUSE HOUSE CAPTAINS: Sarah Heuvel, Jack Malcolm
DEPUTY HOUSE CAPTAINS: Maria Trass, Sam Weir
ROTOKAKAHI HOUSE CAPTAINS: Shelby Cuff, Brad Francis
DEPUTY HOUSE CAPTAINS: Holly Forbes, Jake Johnson
TIKITAPU HOUSE CAPTAINS: Siobhan Terry, Leroy Nurkka
DEPUTY HOUSE CAPTAINS: Lalanya Mansell, Zach Sefuiva
TARAWERA HOUSE CAPTAINS: Sarah Smith, Cullen Dittmer
DEPUTY HOUSE CAPTAINS: Emma Jackson, Bailey Maxwell
2018 RLHS PREFECTS Brad Francis Jacob Garmonsway
Caitlin Dalziel Brenna Douglas
Ditmar Cullen Joshua Donald
Emma Jenkin Amy Moore
Euan Robinson Mace Pomare
Fallon Nish Caitlyn Rust
Flynn Baxter Finn Birchall
Glen George Jack Malcolm
Harper Akurangi-Fitzell Maree Brown
Holly Forbes Paloma Gea
Journey Waldron Sam Weir
Kairangi Cox Shelby Cuff
Kayla Sargison Jessica Siesicki
Lana Moree Ngahuia McFarlane
Nathan Morshead Leroy Nurkka
Quinn McCarthy Alex Neff
Sarah Heuvel Emma Jackson
Sarah Smith Maria Trass
Tangaroa Yorke Myroslav Shelton
Zach Sefuiva
AWARDS
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
Ethan Wait - Victoria Excellence Scholarship
Madison Nurkka - Victoria Achievers Scholarship
Maraea Gourlay - Victoria Achievers Scholarship
Paddy Baylis - Victoria Excellence Scholarship
OTAGO UNIVERSITY
Sarah Sanderson - New frontiers Excellence Entrance Scholarship
Paddy Baylis - Performance Entrance Scholarship
Ella Fookes - Performance Entrance Scholarship
Eve Battersby - Leaders of tomorrow Entrance Scholarship
2017 YOUNG ACHIEVERS
Paddy Baylis - Excellence in Leadership, Academic Achievement & Swimming
Matt Gatenby - Excellence in Leadership, Academic Achievement & Community Involvement
Maggie Donovan Cotter - Excellence in Leadership, School Involvement & BMX
Bryanna Bell - Excellence in Leadership & Community Involvement
Amy Nattrass - Excellence in School & Community Involvement
Ella Fookes - Excellence in School Involvement, Academic Achievement & Rowing
SPECIAL AWARDS
Andrew Hughes Trophy for Excellence in Design
Jacob Garmonsway
Bob Greenfield Trophy - Year 12 Science Award
Holly Forbes
BOT Student Representive
Freddy-Ray Collier
Civic Arts Trust Trophy
Eleanor Crowley
Contribution to Maoritanga Award
Tangaroa Yorke
Judge Hingston Trophy for Oral Maori
Tangaroa Yorke
Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award - Bronze Level
Darcy Faber
Tegan Fookes
Sarah Smith
Alice Waldin
Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award - Silver Level
Holly Forbes
Quinn McCarthy
Robbie Phillips
Euan Robinson
Amy Wilson
Te Puawaitanga Supportive Learning Unit Award for Effort
Regan Thompson
Te Puawaitanga Supportive Learning Unit Award to Top Student for Effort & Achievement
Brady Adams
Te Waharoa Top Student Award
Summer Savage Thompson
Emerging Photographer Award
Ruby Millichamp
The Pearson Cup - For Excellence in Food Technology
Ruby Millichamp
Excellence in Performance
Liam Dixon
Friends of the School Award for Service to the School
Amy Nattrass
The James Edwards Memorial Trophy for Geography
Amy Nattrass
GHA Accounting Cup
Sarah Sanderson
Heather Moyses Trophy for Most Improved Senior Mathematics Student
Olivia Wilson
Kimberley Stevens Memorial Trophy for a Senior Female Student in Mathematics and Science
Ella Fookes
Lenz Photography Award for Notable Achievement in Photography
Anita Bentley
Most Promising Year 11 Visual Artist
Sophie Scott
New Zealand Trade Academy Top Student
Caitlynn Rust
Top all round Maori Student
Elora Kelly
Rebecca Shipgood Memorial Trophy for a Year 11 Girl for School Involvement
Ila Ford-Robertson
Rotorua Museum Trophy for Excellence in History
Eve Battersby
Senior Speech Award - Ridings Cup
Emma Jackson
Southern Hospitality Award for Demonstration of Outstanding Practical Skills
Tuihana Anaru
Owain Miles
The Big A Award for a Year 13 Student for Outstanding Performance in Visual Arts
Maraea Gourlay
The Richardson Languages Cup
Lana Moree
Tai Haywood Trophy for Endeavour in Technology
Myroslav Shelton
The Jack Aratema Trophy for top Mathematics Student
Tom Waldin
Thornton Cup for Excellence in Technology
Taylor Forrest
GHA Te Amokapua Maori Scholarship
AJ Jackson
Deputy House Captain Awards
Okareka Hannah Sutton & Matt Gatenby
Rotokakahi Jessie Heke & Jason Hingston
Tarawera Ella Fookes & Hamish Dodd
Tikitapu Sumire Hamilton & Caleb Huston
House Captain Awards
Okareka Taine Thompson & Antonia Van Sitter
Rotokakahi Michael Pratt & Krista Taylor
Tarawera A-J Jackson & Rebecca Wathne
Tikitapu Oliver English & Shania Hill
Interhouse Competition Shield Award - Tikitapu
2017 Head Prefect Awards
Deputy Head Prefects
Bryanna Bell
Matt Gatenby
Head Prefects
Paddy Baylis
Maggie Donovan Cotter
YEAR 13 MERIT CERTIFICATES FOR EFFORT AND / OR
ACHIEVEMENT
Bryanna Bell Effort and Achievement in Classical Studies
Sharkayla Dean Effort in Photography & Textiles, Fashion and Design
Shania Hill Effort and Achievement in Tourism
Katherine Hingston Effort in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Abbey Lawrence Effort and Achievement in Tourism & Hospitality
Miriata Le Vaillant Effort in Hospitality
Sam Munday Effort in Photography
Sean O'Callahan Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication & Sculpture
Sarah Sanderson Effort and Achievement in Mathematics With Statistics
Ray Smith Effort and Achievement in IT Academy
Isobel Tibble-Gotz Effort and Achievement in Biology
Antonia Van Sitter Effort and Achievement in Product Design
Elijah Walker-Roberts Effort and Achievement in Sculpture
Kate Wilson Effort and Achievement in English
Natalie Wisse Effort in Hospitality
Hinerangi Yorke Effort in Hospitality
YEAR 13 ACADEMIC AWARDS
Tuihana Anaru First Equal in Hospitality
Eve Battersby First in History
First Equal in Photography
Second in Classical Studies
Paddy Baylis First Equal in Mathematics With Statistics
First in Stage 1 University Philosophy
Second in Biology
Third Equal in Economics & Physics
Effort and Achievement in Chemistry
Anita Bentley First in Music
First Equal in Photography
Third in Classical Studies & History
Kristin Crook Second in History
Effort and Achievement in Tourism
Hamish Dodd First in Biology
First Equal in Physics
Second Equal in Chemistry & English
Maggie Donovan Cotter First in English
First Equal in Media Studies
Hayden Everiss First in Furniture Production & Geography
First Equal in Applied Outdoor Education
Skye Follas Second Equal in Tourism
Third in Geography
Ella Fookes Third in Mathematics With Statistics & Sport Science
Third Equal in Physics
Effort and Achievement in Biology & Chemistry
Matt Gatenby First in Product Design
First Equal in Economics
Maraea Gourlay First Equal in Photography
Elijah Grant-Kapua First in Drama
Effort and Achievement in IT Academy
Josh Halliday First in Sculpture
Second Equal in Chemistry & English
Second in Mathematics With Calculus
Effort and Achievement in Physics
Sumire Hamilton Second in Health
Effort and Achievement in English & History
Caleb Huston Second in Design and Visual Communication , Product Design & Sport Science
Annie Hutchison First Equal in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Third in Media Studies
A-J Jackson First Equal in Economics & Media Studies
Effort and Achievement in Biology & Mathematics With Statistics
Emaraina Kapa Third in Hospitality
Elora Kelly First in Health
Effort and Achievement in English
Bayleigh Lawson First in Tourism
Lorna Macdonald First in Digital Technology & IT Academy
Second Equal in Mathematics With Calculus
Effort and Achievement in Physics
Sam Meredith Second Equal in Tourism
Owain Miles First Equal in Hospitality
Summer Milner Second in Music
Effort and Achievement in English
Keegan Mitchell First in Design and Visual Communication
Liam Mowbray First in Accounting
Effort and Achievement in Biology, Chemistry & Mathematics With Statistics
Amy Nattrass Second in Geography
Effort in Mathematics With Statistics
Neive Pearson Second in Drama
Stacey Pomare First Equal in Applied Outdoor Education
Michael Pratt First in Geography
Taine Thompson Third Equal in Economics
Ethan Wait First in Chemistry, Classical Studies & Mathematics With Calculus
First Equal in Physics
Third in Biology
Effort and Achievement in Mathematics With Statistics
Tom Waldin First Equal in Mathematics With Statistics
Second Equal in Mathematics With Calculus
Effort and Achievement in Chemistry & Physics
Hamish Watt First in Sport Science
YEAR 12 MERIT CERTIFICATES FOR EFFORT AND / OR
ACHIEVEMENT
Antonio Abbott Effort in Hospitality
Maree Brown Effort and Achievement in Health, Mathematics with Statistics & Sport Science
David Bushett Effort in IT Academy
Jessica Cartwright Effort in Geography
Joshua Donald Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calc
Meghan Dorrell Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens
Jasmine Flores Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens
Joel Gisby Effort in Mathematics with Statistics
Belinda Hatton Effort and Achievement in Drama & Mathematics with Statistics
Emily Lodge Effort and Achievement in English
Jack Malcolm Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens
Amy Moore Effort and Achievement in Economics
Hannah Nathan Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication & English
Kayla Sargison Effort and Achievement in Economics & Mathematics with Stats & Calc
Zach Sefuiva Effort and Achievement in Product Design
Bruno Silveira Lino Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calc & Physics
Brendan Singh Effort in Childcare & Textiles, Fashion and Design
Devine Tavai-Waitoa Effort and Achievement in Sport Science
Bella Uhl Effort and Achievement in History
Jack Watson Effort and Achievement in Applied Outdoor Education
Bruce Xie Effort in Chemistry
YEAR 12 ACADEMIC AWARDS
Brady Adams First in Te Puawaitanga
Janet Avellano First Equal in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Finn Birchall Second Equal in Geography
Third in Chemistry
Effort and Achievement in Biology, English & Physics
Livi Bolton Second Equal in Health
Dan Cobb First Equal in Carpentry & Visual Arts Painting
First in Product Design
Kairangi Cox First in English Through the Lens & Te Reo Maori
First Equal in Mathematics with Statistics
Second Equal in Geography
Effort and Achievement in Biology
Eleanor Crowley First Equal in Visual Arts Painting
Second in Sculpture
Effort and Achievement in Photography
Caitlin Dalziel Second in Economics
Effort and Achievement in Biology
Brenna Douglas Third in Physics
First equal in Biology
First in Geography
Effort and Achievement in Chemistry & English
Jayden Dowd First in Hospitality
Second in Engineering
Effort in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Dylan Easton First in IT Academy
Effort and Achievement in Engineering
Jessica Flores Second in Digital Technology & IT Academy
Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens
Holly Forbes First in Biology, Mathematics with Stats & Calc, Physics and Sculpture
First Equal in Chemistry
Third in English
Brad Francis First in Engineering
Jacob Garmonsway First in Accounting & Design and Visual Communication
First Equal in Carpentry
Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calc & Physics
Paloma Gea First in Applied Outdoor Education
Third in Sport Science
Glen George First in Economics
Effort and Achievement in History
Zac Gillions First in Digital Technology
Dion Henderson Third in Tourism
Emma Jackson First Equal in Chemistry
First in Drama & English
Third Equal in History
Effort and Achievement in Biology
Emma Jenkin Third Equal in History
Effort and Achievement in Economics & English
Sammy Johnston First Equal in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Second in Hospitality
Effort in English
Bailey Katene Third in Childcare
Brooke Knowles Second Equal in Health
Effort and Achievement in English & Physics
Holly Knowles First in Health
Second in Biology
Second Equal in Mathematics with Stats & Calc
Effort and Achievement in English
Joanna Knox Second in NZ Trade Academy
Effort in Health
Ngahuia MacFarlane First Equal in Tourism
Effort and Achievement in English Through the Lens
Lalanya Mansell Third in Drama
First Equal in Childcare
Quinn McCarthy First Equal in Photography
Lana Moree First in Spanish
First Equal in Sport Science
Effort and Achievement in Chemistry, English & Physics
Leroy Nurkka First Equal in Photography
Second in Drama
Second Equal in Mathematics with Stats & Calc
Effort and Achievement in Chemistry
Lanz Pagtolon-An Third in Digital Technology
Effort in English
Euan Robinson First Equal in History
Second in English & Physics
Second Equal in Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus
Effort and Achievement in Biology
Caitlynn Rust Third in English Through the Lens
First in NZ Trade Academy
Summer Savage Thompson
First in Te Waharoa
Myroslav Shelton Third in Engineering
Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication
Jessica Siesicki Second Equal in Geography
Effort and Achievement in History
Sarah Smith First Equal in Sport Science
Third in Biology
Effort and Achievement in Chemistry
Siobhan Terry First Equal in Childcare
First in Music
Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Statistics
Cara Thomson Third in Mathematics with Statistics
Maria Trass First Equal in History, Mathematics with Statistics & Photography
Second in English Through the Lens
Second Equal in Geography
Amy Wilson Third in Sculpture
Kate Wilson First Equal in Tourism
YEAR 11 MERIT CERTIFICATES FOR EFFORT AND / OR
ACHIEVEMENT
Alexa Curtis Effort and Achievement in English
Sam Davidson Effort and Achievement in English & Science
Adele Goldsack Effort and Achievement in Art, Combined Science & Geography
Destiny Hickey Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calc
Jess Jordan Effort and Achievement in English, Textiles, Fashion and Design
Effort in Mathematics with Statistics
Jessica Jordan Effort and Achievement in Spanish
Tanner Lawson Effort and Achievement in Drama
Kororia Mark Effort in Applied Outdoor Education
Ashley Morrison Effort and Achievement in Geography and Mathematics with Stats & Calc
Taylan Onan Effort and Achievement in History & Product Design
Lewis Purdie Effort and Achievement in Carpentry
Kayleigh Pyke Effort and Achievement in Science
Leah Rangitutia Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Statistics
Caitlin Robinson Effort and Achievement in English
Effort in Mathematics with Statistics
Ruby Ryan Effort and Achievement in English & History
Shayne Tango Effort and Achievement in English
Regan Thompson Effort and Achievement in Combined Science
Chaska van Vuuren Effort and Achievement in IT Academy
Tatyana Waitoa Effort in Sport Science
Te Aorere White Effort in Mathematics with Stats & Calc
Sophie Willemsen Effort and Achievement in Digital Technology
Aleshia Williams-Lorenzen
Effort and Achievement in Design and Visual Communication
Effort in English
Maya Weir Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Statistics & Science
A J Wisse Effort and Achievement in English
YEAR 11 ACADEMIC AWARDS
Jayden Armstrong First Equal in Music
Moenah Bassant First Equal in Food Technology
Estelle Bilbe Second Equal in History
Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats & Calc
Asty Bosley Second in Health
Luan Brothers Second in Applied Outdoor Education
Daniel Burrows First in Applied Outdoor Education & Geography
First Equal in English & Science
Third in Engineering
Effort and Achievement in Level 2 Mathematics with Stats & Calc
Kiana Campion First Equal in NZ Trade Academy
Effort and Achievement in Food Technology
Freddy-Ray Collier First Equal in Music
First in Level 3 Te Reo Maori
Effort and Achievement in Accounting
Jacob Dawson First in Carpentry
First Equal in Design and Visual Communication
Second in Sport Science
Effort in Mathematics with Stats & Calc
Reece Dawson First Equal in Mathematics with Statistics
Effort and Achievement in Carpentry
Tegan Fookes First in History & Sport Science
Third Equal in Geography
Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats and Calc & Science
Ila Ford-Robertson First in Spanish
Second in English
Effort and Achievement in Geography & Science
Taylor Forrest First in Engineering Product Design
Cole Hedge Third in Applied Outdoor Education
Kaiawha Heke Second in Product Design
Effort and Achievement in Sport Science
Te Wharau Houkamau First in Te Reo Maori
Anna Ingram First in Health
Second in Accounting & Geography
Third in Science
Effort and Achievement in English
Naomi Iraia Third in Health
Leah Jones Third Equal in Food Technology & Mixed Media and Photography
Effort and Achievement in Geography & Mathematics with Stats and Calc
Cecilia Kim Third in Art
Third in Digital Technology
Tracy Kwok First in Digital Technology
Second Equal in History
Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Stats and Calc & Science
Anais Lawson First in Economics
Second in Drama
Third Equal in Geography & Mathematics with Stats and Calc
Effort and Achievement in Science
Manaia Miller Second in IT Academy
Effort and Achievement in Mixed Media and Photography
Natasha Miller First Equal in Mathematics with Statistics
Effort and Achievement in Art & English
Ruby Millichamp First Equal in Mixed Media and Photography
Effort and Achievement in Food Technology & Science
Abbie Moyce First Equal in Food Technology
Keeli Murphy Third Equal in Mixed Media and Photography
Effort and Achievement in Accounting, Economics & Science
River Mutton First in Art
Stella Pinckney First in Drama
First Equal in English & Science
Third Equal in Geography & Mathematics with Stats and Calc
Max Presley Second in Digital Technology
Gabriel Santos First in Accounting
Effort and Achievement in Health & Mixed Media and Photography
Ella Scott First Equal in Design and Visual Communication
Effort and Achievement in History, Mixed Media and Photography & Science
Sophie Scott First Equal in Mixed Media and Photography
Second Equal in History
Effort and Achievement in English & Geography
Devon Stewart Second in Engineering
Sydney Taylor First Equal in Design and Visual Communication
Second in Mathematics with Stats & Calc
Third in Accounting
Effort and Achievement in English
Alice Waldin First in Mathematics with Stats & Calc
Second in Art
Third Equal in Geography
Effort and Achievement in Science
Effort in English
Lewis Walker Second Equal in Drama
Effort and Achievement in Economics & English
Amber Ward First in Textiles, Fashion and Design
Third Equal in Food Technology
Effort and Achievement in Mathematics with Statistics
Kalaize Whakatau First in Combined Science
Kyle Wilson Second in NZ Trade Academy
Effort and Achievement in Engineering
Logan Windelborn First in IT Academy
On Monday night our Young Achievers were acknowledged at a
Mayoral presentation. It was a fantastic night where the efforts of
these students were highlighted. We also received the photo board
which is on display currently in our foyer. In the photo are our proud
recipients: Amy Nattrass, Maggie Donovon-Cotter, Paddy Baylis, Ella
Fookes and Bryanna Bell. Absent is Matt Gatenby who was attending
an interview for a potential scholarship in Christchurch.
Yours sincerely,
Principal
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YEAR 13 LEAVERS DINNER
The Year 13 Leavers dinner will be held on Thursday 7 December at Rydges Hotel at 7 pm seated for dinner at 7.30
pm.
Tickets are now on sale at the school office until Friday 24 November 2017 all tickets must be paid in full by this date- $55.00 per head. Tickets must be presented at the door.
Students who have booked their tickets please come and collect from student reception. All students must be accompanied by a Parent/Caregiver. Permission slips are available at student reception.
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EXTERNAL EXAMS
We remind all senior students to keep up with their NCEA external revision. NCEA exams will commence for our students on Thursday 9 November 2017.
Students will be handed their entry slips for external exams shortly. SLIPS MUST BE BROUGHT TO
EACH AND EVERY EXAM.
TERM 4 KEY DATES 2017
NCEA EXAMS BEGIN THURS 9 NOV
JUNIOR EXAMS MON 20 – TUES 21 NOV 11.30 am – 1.30 pm
TOP TOWN FRI 1 DEC
ELECTIVES 4, 5, & 6 DEC
LEAVERS DINNER THURS 7 DEC (Rydges Hotel)
7 pm onwards
JUNIOR PRIZEGIVING FRI 8 DEC
LAST DAY OF TERM FRI 8 DEC
NEWS & EVENTS
Reminders for exams
Students need to arrive early, be in full school uniform, including being clean shaven. Students attending school for tutorials must be in uniform and sign in / out through the Duty Dean. If there are any issues, parents / caregivers / students should contact Ms J Sturme as soon as they arise.
ALL THE VERY BEST TO OUR SENIOR STUDENTS FOR THEIR EXAMS
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2017 FINAL CATCH PROGRAMME
“Ka Toa, Ka Koa – Success brings Happiness”
Catch Up opportunities have been organised for our Senior students who are at risk of achieving NCEA Level 1, 2
or 3.
Please note the following dates & details:
Friday 3rd November 9. 00 am - 3.00 pm 13 HOF students Catch Up. Mrs Gainsford & Mrs Forbes will supervise the day and assist students.
Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th November 9.00 - 3.00pm Some Level 2 and Level 3(Year 12& 13) students have been asked to attend a Leadership Course for 10 credits.
Wednesday 8th, Thursday 9th & Friday 9th November 9.00am - 3.00pm Some Level 1 students (Year 11 )have been asked to attend 3 Catch Up days where they will complete Core
Generic Unit Standards for up to 11 credits.
The programme will run from the Career Classroom in the Wellness Centre.
Students will need to wear school uniform and sign in at the Duty Dean.
If your child is concerned about their achievements please contact me asap at school.
Mrs McLean – HOD Careers and Transition
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SENIOR UNIFORM FOR 2018 YEAR 12 STUDENTS
A reminder to parents of this year’s Year 11 students that they will need to buy the new Senior Uniform for their
students going into Year 12 next year and then on to Year 13 the following year:
GIRLS need a plain blue skirt and a white shirt.
BOYS need a white shirt. All items can be purchased from The Rugby Shop. There may be some second-hand items available through the
school.
As always, the school would be very grateful for any donations of old uniforms Junior & Senior A reminder to please follow this link https://www.facebook.com/groups/672287429482257/
to our uniform facebook page, it is a closed group but just ask to join. ________________________________________________________________________
MATHS REVISION TUTORIALS FOR EXTERNAL EXAMS
TO BE HELD IN THE MATHS DEPT
Students attending these tutorials outlined below need to sign in AND sign out at
the Duty Deans Office AND wear correct school uniform for each tutorial.
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HOMESTAYS REQUIRED
We are looking for caring and supportive homestay families for our international students.
The homestay fee is $230 per week.
If you are interested, please contact Jayne Humphries (Principal’s PA)
[email protected] for application forms.
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CELL PHONE REMINDER
Just a reminder to all our students:
Our cell phone rules “The 3 I’s”
Invisible
Inaudible
In your bag Unless the class teacher has given permission for phones to be used for learning purposes.
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ENROLMENTS FOR 2018
We are currently taking enrolments for 2017. Enrolment forms are available from our school office.
We recommend you complete the enrolment documentation and return it to us as soon as possible, or alternatively, you can hand it in to your school office for us to collect.
Year Level DATE PERIODS
ALL Levels Week 4 6 – 11 Nov Everyday
1 and 2
Yr 13 Statistics
Fri 17/11 1 to 4
Thurs 23/11 1 to 4
Yr 12 (MAT and MSC)
Fri 17/11 1 to 4
Thurs 23/11 1 to 4
Yr 11 (MSC only)
Thurs 16/11 1 to 4
Fri 17/11 1 to 4
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S HILLARY AWARD
Over the past weekend, Melissa Weinberg, Megan
McLeod, Lily Gordon, Nic Battersby, Sam Pinckney
and Clay Fookes went out to the Lower Kaimais to
complete their Bronze Qualifying Journey. The
conditions were very challenging and the students
coped extremely well despite the steep slippery
terrain and pouring rain. They completed all the
assessments easily in their navigation, team work
and bush craft skills, camping remotely with no huts
or facilities. A really huge thank you to Mr. Weinberg
and Mr. Riddell for coming along for the weekend
and supporting Gerry Purcell and the students in
their tramp. We couldn't
have done it without you!
Congratulations to
the students
involved, well done
to all of you!
DEPARTMENT NEWS
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH
To all active candidates and Parents of:
Can you please finish getting your activities and skills signed off and bring your books in so I can order your
awards this coming week, as I would like to get as many of you as possible qualified this year. It is up to you to
organise your progress on the award, no one is going to do it for you!
If you require a journey or other training opportunities there are many being run by Gerry Purcell in the lead
up to Christmas, and later in the summer. Please note there are cut off days for indicating your intention to
attend, as there is much planning involved for Gerry. Don't leave it and be disappointed by being refused
because you missed the deadline.
Duke of Ed' UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:
25 & 26 November - Gold level Training Course (Risk Management and River Safety) (applications close 15 November)
2/3 December - Outdoor First Aid Training Course (a part of Gold level Training) (more detail on request)
29 December to 5 Jan'18 - Lava Camp at Mt. Ruapehu Opportunity for Bronze level Training, Silver level Training, Bronze Journeys, Silver Journeys, Gold practice (if at least four). (Further details be sent out separately)
6 - 12 Jan - Gold level Residential opportunity at Kauaeranga Valley Christian Camp as a youth Leader for a school holiday camp for 8 to 12 years old. (Contact me for further details).
Adventurous Journeys - I can be available to shadow/supervise/assess Journeys 4-6 Dec, 14-22
Dec, 15-25 Jan. Minimum Team is four, max is seven - same level participants. Before doing a
Qualifying Journey participants must have done at least one Practice Journey with the same team,
and in the same terrain.
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FROM THE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE – BE FREE OF HEADLICE!
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MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE
Each Thursday from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11
All Welcome
Please bring some questions, a snack and a smile
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By Paloma Gea
The North Island Secondary School Ski Competition is an annual three day event at Mt Ruapehu. We competed in
both slalom and dual slalom races against other schools from all across the North Island. I've been lucky enough
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MOUNTAIN BIKING NEWS BY
Dylan Walton
Whaka 100 Race Report by Dylan Walton
After a narrow 2nd place (by only 10 minutes!) in last years Whaka 100 teams race, some of my riding mates and myself wanted that top step of the podium this year! Our team assessed our skill areas once the course map was released and we decided which sections each team member would ride. Our first rider, from JPC had a great start and at the end of his stage, we had a comfortable lead over the other 7 teams. I took the second stage and maintained our strong position throughout the challenging hill climbs and technical descents. After an unforgettable week away at the
Hillary Outdoors course, I was physically drained and certainly felt the steeper climbs in the race. Our 3rd and 4th team members, from Auckland also put in solid efforts. We were proud to finish in 1st place, 1 hour and 4 minutes ahead of the second placed team! Caitlin Dalziel also competed in the Whaka 25, which is a 25km race over steep and technical terrain. Caitlin finished 1st in junior girls and 1st overall female.
2W Race Report by Dylan Walton
Another weekend, another race. Saturday 28th October was the first round of the 2017-2018 Giant 2W Gravity Enduro here in Rotorua. Enduro racing is a lot of fun, as you have to complete either 4 stages in 4 hours, or 6 stages in 6 hours, and return to the start/finish line within the time limits, or be given a penalty. My first 2 stages went well, despite the rain and mud. On my 3rd stage, I called out to pass a rider, just as he fell off. I jumped off my bike, and pulled his bike off the track and off him. The next rider down went and alerted the marshal (one of the Lakes High team who were assisting that day). The medics were called for and I stayed with the badly injured rider
until he was taken away on a stretcher. This delay meant I had to have an averaged time for this stage, but seeing
SPORTS AT RLHS
From our Coaches & Managers
as I had won all the other stages in my age category, I was awarded the overall win for my age, along with getting second place overall in the four stage. I can’t wait for the next round in December. Caitlin Dalziel has been maintaining her winning form after the Whaka 25 and competed in the 6 stage, unshuttled Gravity 2W Enduro event. Caitlin finished 1st in the junior girls category and 6th overall female.
TERM 4
To All Seniors –
Best of luck for your NCEA Exams over the next few
weeks!!! Study hard!!
REMINDER YEAR 13 SCHOOL LEAVERS
All Tertiary Programme applications are now open - if you are intending on applying to a University or
Polytechnic in 2018 you should have your online application under way.
Please see Mrs Oldman in the Careers Department if you need any help with your applications.
University Halls of Residence first round applications have now closed but students can apply right up
until their course starts but may have to go on a waitlist. However, reminder to students that Teachers
will be on holiday from the 9 December 2017 and if you are still thinking of applying for Halls of
Residence you need to get the online application completed before this date so that the CCRF (Common
Confidential Referees Form) part of the application can be submitted to school for your preferred
teacher to complete the reference before the 9th December 2017.
Applications for many Scholarships have either closed or closing soon so please check the closing
dates and details required from the University or Polytechnic website.
CAREERS AT RLHS
Bridging the Gap and more
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RLHS / NZ PRIMARY TRADES ACADEMY
Last week the Trade Academy
Students with Teacher Martin
Godfrey and Careers Staff enjoyed
an end of year visit to Huka Prawn
Park to view this popular Tourism
Industry and have a spot of Prawn
Fishing!!! The prawns were not
easy to catch and took a bit of skill!
However, careers staff were happy
with their catch! Students had
mixed luck but some did catch and
cook their prawns.
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RED STAG TIMBER – WAIPA MILL - ROTORUA
THINKING ABOUT LEAVING SCHOOL?
WE HAVE TRAINEE ROLES NOW AVAILABLE! Located 5 minutes south of Rotorua CBD, Red Stag Timber is an
industry leader when it comes to producing quality timber products. The Company operates New Zealand’s largest
sawmill, and is a well-established and successful business. We have invested heavily over the past 10yrs, with a
new modern Sawmill recently commissioned, and further expansion of our Secondary Processing operations
underway. We are seeking keen school leavers who are eager to learn more about the timber industry and progress
through a timber industry qualification. Our training policy includes a 2 year bond from the completion of the
qualification, so a long-term commitment is sought to match these opportunities.
2018 Red Stag Cadets - The Red Stag Cadet programme involves 12 months of rotational duties to learn broader
aspects of timber processing. This is followed by an agreed training pathway to achieve a L4 Timber Industry
qualification. Work duties during the rotation will include timber handling, recording, wrapping, strapping and the
safe operation of machinery at various work stations. Commencing in January 2018, hours of work are Monday to
Thursday 5.00am – 3.40pm with occasional overtime on a Friday if required.
Timber Machinist & Remanufacturing Apprentices. The Timber Machinist and Remanufacturing apprenticeship
pathways lead to a Level 4 industry trade qualification over 3 years in either Timber Machining or Finger Jointing.
This option would suit those who are mechanically minded, with a particular interest in wood manufacturing. Our
apprentices will also work on various shifts including Afternoon Shift and Weekend Shift. Flexibility with work
days/hours will therefore be required. We are looking to start our new Trainees as soon as possible, with interviews
held in November.
Summer R&D Assistant (Fixed Term) We also have a fixed term dayshift role available over summer working with
our Research & Development team. Duties will involve handling and testing timber, basic reporting and keeping
data records. This role will be starting early December and run through to end January, working Monday to Friday
8hrs/day. Our preferred candidates for the above opportunities will have achieved a minimum L2 NCEA pass
including Maths and English and a related Technical subject. They will also have a reliable attendance record,
excellent communication skills and be physically fit to meet the demands of the role. Confident computer skills
would be an advantage. Full pre-employment medical examination and drug screening applies.
Application forms are available here: http://www.redstagtimber.co.nz/people/careers/
Applications including a brief CV, NCEA record of learning and most recent school attendance record should be
received by 4.00pm Friday 10th November 2017 via email to Maureen Smith, HR/HS Advisor
[email protected] For any further information required please contact Melissa Bennett, People
& Safety Manager Ph. (07) 349 5874 during normal office hour
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TOI OHOMAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
A number of Scholarships are available including
Alf Rendell Photography Scholarship 2018
Toi Ohomai Study Award 2018
Business Administration Scholarship 2018
Secondary School Achiever Award 2018
High Performance Academy Sports 2018
Check out: toiohomai.ac.nz/scholarships
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GENEROSITY NEW ZEALAND/GIVEME -
This is an Online Scholarship Database available FREE in the School library OR the Careers Classroom and the Rotorua Public Library. You can access hundreds of scholarships from across New Zealand. Domestic Students/NZ Residents Only. Please see Mrs Oldman in the careers office for password access to this database.
And don’t forget to source scholarships from other resources and
apply for as many as you can!
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GIVEME DATABASE
(ASK YOUR SCHOOL CAREERS DEPARTMENT)
Your Iwi/Hapū, register with them online Kia Ora Hauora database http://www.kiaorahauora.co.nz/scholarship GOOGLE! “Undergraduate Scholarships”, “Health Science Scholarships”, “Māori Scholarships” etc….
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TERTIARY LOANS AND ALLOWANCES
Sign up for information - registration page Last year we launched our "Sign up for info" form on the StudyLink website. We wanted to make it easy for high-school students to register for regular updates from us on things like when to apply and what documents to send us. It was a great success with nearly 2,000 students registering. This year's form is now up and running. There's a link on the StudyLink homepage and it takes seconds to complete.
We would really appreciate your support again this year in encouraging your Year 13 students
to register. Sign up for information
Students should also check out StudyLink's website to think about what it will cost to
live and study. The tools and calculators will help them get a picture of the financial choices they
will face and how they will manage as they move into tertiary study
This summer Whenua Iti Outdoors is launching the Adventure Skills Academy – young
people can enrol for 9 days of adventure AND have the option of completing NCEA credits.
Whenua Iti Outdoors offers a wide range of outdoor and experiential learning
opportunities for people of all ages including this great opportunity for the holidays.
ONLINE ENROLMENTS NOW LIVE for the January 2018 ADVENTURE SKILLS ACADEMY at
Whenua Iti Outdoors. A multi-activity, residential, adventure training programme (ages
14+). 9 days and 8 nights of sea-kayaking, rock climbing, caving, bush survival, navigation
and living in the outdoors. Plus, the opportunity to achieve up to 15 NCEA Level 3 credits
embedded in the programme. Starts Weds 17th January. Cost $1600pp to inc all transport
(ex Nelson), food, equipment, tuition, adventures, training and fun! STRICTLY limited
places. (Airport pick-up/drop-off can be coordinated for those from out of region).
www.wio.org.nz
Phone: 07-345 6124
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rotorualakes.school.nz
Mail: Porikapa Rd, PO Box 7002 Te Ngae, Rotorua 3042
COMMUNITY INFO
CONTACT US
Lake City Athletic Club – Track and field (athletics) Lake City Athletic Club’s weekly Wednesday athletics sessions are commencing at 6.00pm on the 1st November at the athletics track, No 2 Ground, International Stadium, Devon Street West, Rotorua. The Club has looked at making its weekly activities more inviting and has come up with one Wednesday evening having a set programme of athletic events and every second Wednesday skills and training
evenings ending with relays. These programs cater for running, jumping and throwing events for those 12 years and older. Unless those attending wish to join the Lake City Athletic Club the only charge will be a $2.00 "Pay and Play" fee payable each evening a person is in attendance. Further information on the evenings can be obtained by visiting www.lakecity.co.nz and then clicking on Track (adults) on the side bar.
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