Term 1: 3 February - 2 April

Term 2: 20 April - 3 July

Term 3: 20 July - 25 September Term 4: 12 October - 11 December

“Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.”

Mae West

Hello Parents, Caregivers and Students and friends of Waimea College

I hope you have had a relaxing holiday break, feel refreshed and are looking forward to the start of an exciting school year.

Our school wide theme for 2015 is “Believe You Can Achieve”. Our aim to have all students and staff is believing they can achieve what ever they put their hearts and minds to. There is an end result to aim for and we are aware that it is the fun of the journey as well.

This will be an exciting year as we await the appointment of the new Principal (to start mid year).

This newsletter sets out some very important dates and information about the start of the school year. Please read it carefully so you know what to do to make a good start to year. I look forward to working with you all to ensure 2015 is a positive and rewarding year.

Graeme S Smith Acting Principal

Re-enrolment for Year 12 & 13 Students All Year 12 and 13 students are required to re-enrol on or before 26 and 27 January. Please refer to the information that has been posted home.

Students with “No Changes In Courses” please return re-enrolment forms to the College by 3.00pm Friday 23 January.

Students who are not returning in 2015 please ensure you notify the College office by Friday 23 January.

2015 STARTING TIMES:

Tuesday 3 February All new students, Year 9 and Year 13 students Report in uniform to the Hall 8.40am. Bring pen/paper/lunch.

Year 10 students only new students required at school today. Year 11 students only new students required at school today. Year 12 students only new students and those students requested to do so by their Tutors are required at school today.

Wednesday 4 February Special Education and Years 9, 10, 11 & 13 Normal start time at 8.45am All Year 10 & 11 students to meet in the Hall by 8.45am Special Education students (existing and new) start at 9.00am Year 9 and Year 13 students go to Form Class. Year 12 students do not attend unless requested to do so by their Tutors. Year 13 Leaders Training 9am - 12.30pm at the Headingly Centre.

Thursday 5 February Normal school day for whole school. Normal start time at 8.45am. Year 12 students meet in the Assembly Hall at 8.45am. All other students go to Form Class.

Friday 6 February Public Holiday - Waitangi Day.

For further any enquiries Visit our website: www.waimea.school.nz or email: inspire@waimea.school.nz or phone: (03) 544 6099.

WAIMEA COLLEGE UNIFORM SHOP

Stocking New and Used Uniforms for Waimea College and Saint Paul’s Catholic Primary School.

January and February is the busiest time of the year, be in early and beat the rush!

Shop hours for January 2015: Monday 26 January 9 am - 2 pm Tuesday 27 January 9 am - 2 pm Wednesday 28 January 2 pm - 6 pm Thursday 29 January 3 pm - 7 pm Friday 30 January 2 pm - 6 pm

Open 11am - 3pm on Nelson Anniversary Day

Regular shop hours now resume - see below:

Waimea College Uniform Shop Regular Hours During Term Time

Monday 2.45 pm - 3.45 pm Thursday 12.30 pm - 6.00 pm

Uniform Shop Phone: (03) 544 9614

LOCATION: Enter South Entrance, go to the right, follow hedge around and follow the signs, we are by the gymnasium.

PAYMENT: For clothing is by cash, cheque or EFTPOS (No credit cards). No uniform will be issued until payment is made (unless prior arrangements have been made). Laybys welcome.

WEBSITE: For the up to date list of uniform items visit www.waimea.school.nz /Enrolment

Please note: If you think you may have a special requirement e.g. extra large or small sizes/lengths contact us as soon as possible. Special orders can take up to six weeks.

The school day begins at 8.45 am with Form time (this MUST be attended each day)

Lunchtime 1.20 - 2.10pm

School finishes 3.10pm

Helpful Information:

Attendance

If your son/daughter is going to be absent please ring the school and leave a message on the answer

phone or email attendance@waimea.school.nz Medical certificates are required for absences over

three days. Notes are required if your son/daughter wishes to leave school for any reason during

the day. You may receive a text message or telephone call during the day if your son/daughter is

not in class.

Medication

Panadol, disprin, antihistamines and cough lozenges are not available on demand at school. If your

child requires any of these regularly, please leave a supply (labelled) for them at the Student Office.

If your son/daughter has prescribed medication that needs to be given at school, please contact

Sue Phipps at the Student Office to discuss your requirements. Please let us know if your medical or

emergency contact details have changed.

Mobile Phones/iPods

We do not take any responsibility for personal items of this sort that are brought to school and sub-

sequently lost or stolen.

Timetables

These are issued at the start of the year and when there are timetable changes throughout the year.

Laminated copies are available from the Student Office at a cost of 50c.

Uniform

Please ensure your son/daughter is correctly attired for school. Visit our Uniform Shop to purchase

uniform items and check the Newsletter and Website for uniform shop hours and information.

Vehicles

Students need permission to bring vehicles and carry passengers to school. Forms are available from

the Student Office.

Stationery Shop

The Waimea College Stationery Shop will again be offering very competitively priced stationery to

meet all your school stationery requirements. Lists of stationery requirements and order forms will

be issued to the students on their first day of school.

Remember, Year 9 students can purchase most of their stationery in the Basic Stationery Pack. If

you have not already done so you can order the $28 pack from the Finance Centre.

Purchase all your Back to School Stationery from Tuesday 3 February through to midday Thursday

12 February (including Friday 6 February (Waitangi Day) 9am - 1pm and Saturday 7 February 9am -

3pm) in the Library, and then from the Stationery Shop in the Kiosk Quad.

Do we have the most up to date information on your teenager?

It is important to us that you let us know if your contact details change and/or if your teenager is experiencing any health issues. You may update this on your parent portal or contact Tracy or Paula at Reception to notify us phone 544 6099 or email us at Reception at reception-events@waimea.school.nz

Venue: Waimea College Hall When: Tuesday 17 February Time: 7.00 pm An information evening aimed at parents of 2015 Year 9 students, although all parents are welcome, is being held to introduce you to the school and its systems. Topics to be covered include:-

Introduction to secondary school.

Homework expectations.

Graduation Scheme.

Absenteeism and Texting Notification System.

Uniform.

Extra curricular activities.

Year 13 Leaders Training

Wednesday 4 February

Headingly Centre

9.00am - 12.30pm

Year 13 Bridge Valley Day

Thursday 5 February

Bridge Valley Camp

Remember to bring:

Comfortable practical clothing

Swimwear and towel (optional)

Food and drink

Pen and paper

All Year 13 students to attend. Bus will leave from Bus Bay at 8.45am.

Please pay $13 to the Finance Centre by Wednesday 4 February.

Parents/caregivers please ensure you send students to school in the correct school uniform. For the correct uniform and footwear please view our website under Enrolment—Uniform requirements. Please note the following items are NOT permitted to be worn with our uniform: - Black “skinny jean style” trousers. (Uniform trousers must be black dress trousers) - Black socks or knee high stocking - Jewellery, except for 1 stud in each ear - Mufti jackets

A big thank you again to our sponsors for their continued support

Waimea College Issue 1, January 2015

WET DAYS On very wet days we will close the College at 3pm to shorten Break 2 by 10 minutes.

Buses will leave at normal times.

The Waimea College PTA extend a warm welcome to all parents/caregivers and students for 2015. We would like to invite interested parents/caregivers to attend our first meeting of the year. This will be an informal gathering where you will have the opportunity to meet fellow committee members, talk to other new parents, meet a senior manage-ment representative and find out the role of the PTA within the school. The meeting will be in the school staffroom on Monday 16 February at 7pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

Student Bus Timetable During normal term time, buses on all routes leave school at 3.20 pm. If you have any questions or difficulties, please see Mr Bainbridge in Room H4 or Ext 852. Students need to collect a bus application form from the Student Office to be completed and returned.

Route Description Time Normal Morning

7106 Departs Wakefield Garage via Higgins Road, Brightwater 7.45 am

7110 Appleby School, Redwood Valley, Redwood Valley Rd, Maisey Rd, Hoddy

Rd 7.30 am

7111 Lower Queen St, Lansdowne Rd, Main Rd, Bartlett Rd, Ranzau Rd, Main

Road Hope, Hope School, Paton Rd, Whites Road, Main Road Hope 8.15 am

7112 Aniseed Valley 8.00 am

7113 Best Island 7.50 am

7118 Hiwipango, Higgins Rd 7.45 am

7119 Lord Rutherford Memorial, Ellis Street, Brightwater School 7.50 am

7121 Appleby School, Waimea West, Ellis St, Brightwater Saleyards, Main

Road Hope 7.40 am

7123 Wakefield South (88 Valley), Main Road via Brightwater 7.45 am

7124 Wakefield Shops via Main Road Springrove 7.50 am

7125 Belgrove (Anderson Corner) 7.30 am

Bevan Rogers Science and Biology Teacher

Rob Tregurtha ESOL Teacher

Melissa Parsons Art Teacher

Stuart McKean Special Education Teacher

Ashley Whitehead Outdoor Education Teacher

Dale McDonald Mathematics Teacher

Darren Meer Mathematics Teacher (Term 1)

Emily Hayes Social Studies Teacher

Jackson Pugh Special Education Teacher Aide

Kim Davidson Special Education Teacher Aide

Yvonne Daly Corinne Coulthard

Uniform Reminder Parents, please help us by sending your teenager to school in their correct uniform. Examples of acceptable footwear are on the uniform page of the website. NOT PERMITTED to be worn with the uniform:

Jewellery - students may wear plain studs or sleepers (1 per ear) in pierced ears. No other piercings are permitted.

No other jewellery is to be worn by students other than a watch and/or

taonga (worn inside clothing and not visible).

Track, brown or suede shoes, skater style shoes.

Multi-coloured jackets.

Visible, coloured under

garments.

Extreme hair colouring and styles (non-natural hair colours).

Facial hair. Please name your uniform items.

Girls Summer Blouses Girls are to wear regulation short-sleeved blouses for the summer terms these are available from the Uniform shop.