HAMILTON GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

September Newsletter10EPS/ECO Product Launch Evening. Photos by Nellie Wallace-Ward

As we complete yet another busy term, it is always a time to reflect on what we have achieved, what went well and what improvements we can make heading into Term 4 and beyond.

Although we have much to celebrate outside the classroom, the core business of education is teaching and learning and certainly, what happens in the classroom is paramount to the educational outcomes of your daughter. On Wednesday night, we held our Parent-Teacher Report evening for senior students. This is an opportunity for parents and students to receive feedback and feed forward for preparation for the external examinations. The feedback was generally quite positive from our parents whom attended, but bottom line, many of you never took the advantage of coming in to meet with your daughters’ teachers. We encourage you to continue to work with us to support your daughter’s learning.

The selection of our 2015 executive council prefects for 2015 commenced this term, which involved an application with CV, a student indicator vote to identify the short list, a presentation to staff and a final interview. This year we are announcing the executive council prefects in our Senior Prizegiving ceremony on November 5th.

This includes the Head Girl, Deputy Head Girl, Sports Captain, Academic Captain, Arts Captain, Services Captain and Student Council Captain. We are also including the Head Girl of Sonninghill Hostel as a member of the Executive Council from 2015. Although exciting for the 7 young women that will be selected, there will be 9 disappointed students. Handling setbacks and managing disappointment is an important part of growing up and building resilience, but one which always needs to be handled delicately. Many of us in leadership positions have experienced setbacks and although difficult to handle, it is character building and prepares you well for the future.

Finally, I wish to thank and acknowledge the contribution that our staff have made to Hamilton Girls’ High School this term. Both staff and students end the term tired, and the holiday break, is certainly a time to refresh as we move into the business end of the year.

MARIE GORDONPrincipal

PRINCIPAL’S COMMENT

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou

This week we have had our local Community Police presenting and engaging Year 9 and 10 students in discussion regarding cyberbullying and cybersafety.

Netsafe defines cyberbullying as the use of the internet or other devices like mobile phones, cameras or game consoles to do any of the following:• Send anonymous texts or picture messages to a

mobile phone• Post nasty or threatening comments on the

victim’s social networking profile on popular websites like Bebo and Facebook

• Hack existing website accounts or create fake profiles for people they want to intimidate or embarrass

• Circulate photos or videos of people they are targeting – these can be real images or digitally altered to cause offence or embarrass the victim

• Scare or embarrass their victims and victims may feel upset or ashamed

• Spread rumours or try to isolate others using this new technology.

The girls were shown a short video, called “Tagged” (what you do online could tag you for life). This video follows what happens when a group of high school friends post a photo and rumour about a rival and how it sparks a chain reaction that leaves no one untouched. Cyberbullying, sexting, filmed fights and police action ensue…. This 18 minute video can also be viewed via you tube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtEGAcLBTTA) and is well worth watching with your daughter.

Discussions about the content and actions in the video by the Community Police centred around the actions by three girls with one single post escalating into such a large and serious issue. They also discussed what bystanders could have done and what effect those actions would have had.

The girls were also informed that sending inappropriate photos to each other when they are under the age of 18 is illegal. They also need to

think about how these images would impact on their lives should they be posted, with or without their permission, in a public forum of some sort. The take home message for the girls is that what they do online creates a “digital reputation”.

As a school we have been grappling with the issue of cyberbullying and keeping our students safe on their digital devices. The Deans spend a lot of time resolving issues that stem from comments posted on social media sites like Facebook. As the video shows, when something small is posted online, more people can become involved and suddenly it escalates into something much larger.

Parents have an important role to play as the majority of the misuse of technology and social media sites occurs outside the school. Schools become involved when the issue impacts on teaching and learning or escalates in the school grounds. Anonymous sites such as AskFM, allow people, under cover of anonymity, to engage in behaviour they would probably never engage in if they were face to face with their victim. Students that visit these sites start seeing this cruel and antisocial behaviour as ‘normal’. They then start participating in this behaviour and it inevitably starts to define who they are. They become what they practice.

In this digital age, as parents we need to be part of our child’s online world. We need to discuss with them the sites they are visiting and any problems they may be experiencing. If we start this early enough, they will more than likely accept this as a normal part of parenting. Most of all, we need to be in a position where we can quickly shut down their account on any site that is causing trouble or contains inappropriate content.

We continue to ask for your support with your daughter and cybersafety and keeping your daughter safe.

Deputy Principal’s Corner

Written by Craig ScrimgeourDeputy Principal

At Hamilton Girls’ High School our eVision is for: students to be confident, responsible digital citizens who are collaborative, critical thinkers, able to construct knowledge.

BYOD starter: KahootA few weeks ago Mr Malloch introduced me to a wonderful BYOD starter that can be used in any subject area. Teachers are able to create their own quiz and dictate the number of questions asked; or, you can search for a quiz that has already been created – www.getkahoot.com. Any number of students can play but they must sign up to www.kahoot.it. Students gain points as they answer questions. There is also moody music that adds to the excitement. Anyone can set this up - you just need some willing participants.

Under the spotlight – Year 10 Music using ‘Garage Band’Throughout Term 3, Year 10 music students have been learning about short films and creating their own with music through the use of Garage Band. I went to visit the students as they were presenting their final product and what I saw was extremely impressive. One of the students involved was Sungbin Han. She has shared her experience with Garage Band:

We used Garage Band, on the Mac computers, as well as cue sheets to help us think of ideas. After watching a few short films, our planning process was placed on cue sheets, which our student teacher Miss Michels provided us. This was where we put down ideas for musical instruments we could use for each scene. Even though we spent most of the term on this project, we spent just under two weeks on the Mac computers. On Garage Band we used loops and learnt how to add in our own instruments and short films with the help of Miss Michels and Mrs Dickinson. Finally, we presented our projects to the rest of the class. We found it fascinating to see what other students had created and

how they put their loops and instruments together in the piece. I really enjoyed this experience.

CybersafetyThere are many factors that must be considered when using the internet, especially if downloading, uploading or sharing personal information is involved. For instance, many apps automatically reveal a person’s location when the app is being used. This can tell someone exactly where to find the person using the app.

Additionally, photos, videos, and comments made online usually cannot be taken back once they’re posted. Even after a teen thinks something has been deleted, it can be impossible to completely erase it from the internet. Posting an inappropriate photo can damage someone’s reputation in ways that may cause problems years later — such as when a potential employer does a background check. It could also be very hurtful to someone else and even taken as a threat.

Spending too much time on social media can be dispiriting, too. Researchers have noted something called ‘Facebook depression’, which can come from constantly comparing oneself to others’ slickly presented profiles. By seeing how many ‘friends’ others have and viewing pictures of them having fun, teens may feel worse about themselves or feel they do not measure up to their peers.

Creative APPSGarageBandGarageBand turns your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch into a collection of Touch Instruments and a full-featured recording studio — so you can make music anywhere you go. Use Multi-Touch gestures to play a piano, organ, guitar, and drums. Cost: $6.49

Drawing‘Drawing’ is a software for painting, very easy to use. You do not need to know any special instruction. Just let your imagination fly and your fingers dance on the screen of this app. For iphones and ipads – FREE.

ELEARNING AT HGHS

THEARTS

We have had a quiet, yet busy term. Academic mentoring for the Year 11 students was a highlight with a number of girls commenting on how positive they felt about gaining credits because of the follow up they have had with their teacher mentors.

We had a successful fono with the Pasifika leaders from NZQA who addressed parents about how NCEA works. Although we were few in number, the questions the parents fielded showed their strong interest in their daughters’ academic achievement. Thank you to the families who attended. We look forward to hosting more families at our next fono.

Our Pasifika drummers, Wahine Aulelei participated in the recent Waikato Secondary Schools’ Music Competitions. We received a very commendable Silver Award with many positive comments coming from not only the judge but also a very appreciative audience. A heartfelt thanks goes to drumming teacher Tereiha Hape and Mrs Joanna Dickinson, our HOD of Music for their support.

Finally, we look forward to the Maori and Pasifika Awards evening, which will be held in the third week of Term Four. More information will be sent out shortly.

As a reminder, the Pasifika Homework Centre is open each Thursday lunchtime in V2 for all girls, as well as after school in H12. We look forward to seeing your daughter at either session.

PASIFIKA FONO

JOINT TALENT QUEST FINALThe Joint Talent Quest Final with Hamilton Boys’ High School was held at Hamilton Boys’ High on the 25 September at 7pm. Our best 5 acts performed. The girls are Jaedyn Randell, Amelia Penfold, Maia Holman-Wharehoka, Devena Ruwhiu-Edmonds, Reitu Dunn, Jacqueline Bragg, Ema Bourne, and Angel Aramoana.The show was attended by friends and supporters and the Executive Councils of both schools. There was a light hearted and fun atmosphere and a good time was had by all, with the audience showing their appreciation enthusiastically.Amelia Penfold took out the first prize because the judges felt that she was the performer who related best to the audience and performed at a very high standard. Second was a performer from HBHS who played guitar, third was our Triple Threat dancers, Reitu Dunn, Devena Ruwhiu-Edmonds and Angel Aramoana. The judges were the HODs of Drama and Music from Melville High School.The Executive Councils of both schools performed and ours was by far and away the most polished and rehearsed act, though the audience was biased (based on making the most noise) in their judgement!Next year it will be hosted by us here at Girls’ High. Lorde and Kimbra started this way, could Amelia (or you) be next to climb that ladder?Results:1st Place: Amelia Penfold (Photo lower right)2nd Place: HBHS Act3rd Place: HGHS Triple Threat Dancers (Photo top right)

The Arts Prizegiving will be held on October 22nd at 7 pm in Ngā Puawaitanga, and all visual and performing arts students and their families are invited to attend to celebrate and acknowledge achievements in the Arts at HGHS in 2014. Best uniform is required as this will be a formal occasion.

In conjunction with the Arts Prizegiving, the Level 1 Visual Arts Folio boards will be exhibited in Ngaa Puawaitanga from Monday 20 –Wednesday 22 October. Students, parents and teachers (with their classes) are invited to visit the exhibition.

HGHS Executive Council Act

RUGBY TOURNAMENTOur 1st XV Rugby team travelled down to Palmerston North to compete in the Super 4 which holds four of the top teams from four different regions. We were awarded the Vanessa Cootes Cup for winning the Waikato schools region with our for and against points being 566-12, then progressing to the Chiefs regional play offs. We beat Manurewa 33-0 and then Opotiki 53-0 in order to progress to Palmerston Super 4. In our semi final we played Southland Girls’ High School. This game was one of our hardest all season. They are very talented and, although it was a competitive game, we came out with a victory of 19-0 after 20 minutes of constant defence on our try line. Winning this semi final meant we were headed for the Super 4 final playing off against Southern Cross Campus from the Auckland Blues region, a newbie team to the Super 4 competition. This team had girls with size and speed combined in comparison to our team lacking size. However, we believe we had the speed and technical skill. Our plan was to beat them with our skill and fitness, which I believe we

achieved, coming out with a victory of 73-0 by full time. Overall it was a great last Rugby tournament for our Year 13 girls to participate in. We have a total of nine Year 13 girls leaving at the end of this year. They are: Awatea Whitiora Te-Uira, Nivanah Ghallagher Rupapere, Jhanaya Nathan, Terina Te Tamaki, Manaia Willison, Kennedy Simon, Ariana Hira-Herangi, Carmen Mataira and Ariana Bayler. We would like to acknowledge and thank our manager Ms Ritchie and our coaching team for teaching us all that we know - Crystal Kaua, Brent Kaua and Zara Powell.

sports at hghs

WINTER TOURNAMENT WEEKWinter tournament week showcases a number of sports in a number of locations across New Zealand. Looking around each of these venues you know that future New Zealand representatives are showing their skills and some in fact are already in those folds. Hamilton Girls’ High School 1st XI Football, 1st XI Hockey, 1st XV Rugby, Senior Premier Basketball and Premier Netball all headed to locations across the North Island. Each of these tournaments is highly competitive from the very first whistle.

Football headed to Taupo on Sunday 31st August for a week where the weather was formidable. They started the tournament with two strong wins against Westlake Girls’ (7-0) and Marian and (5-1). Day two was also great with a 3-0 win over Macleans College which guaranteed our spot in the top 16. It is at this point that the brutal nature of these tournaments comes apparent. Having three strong wins we faced Palmerston North Girls’ High School and lost 1-0. This meant that the highest position we could finish in was 9th. We met Rangitoto Girls’ in the Quarter Final and took that match 5-1, St Hilda’s Collegiate 4-3 in the Semi-Final before facing Westlake Girls in the play-off for 9/10. We won the match 3-0. There were some outstanding performances put in by the girls not only at this tournament but across the season. Tessa Leong was awarded the Golden Boot for highest goal scorer which added a glow to the end of tournament.

The Senior Premier Basketball Team made their way to the Zone 2 AA Premiership Tournament in Tauranga. To ensure their season wasn’t over the team had to ensure they made the top six to progress to the Nationals, where we were winners in 2012. In round one we faced Rosehill and took that win 95-18, closely followed by another win in round two against Otumoetai 106-37. With two big wins under our belts, it was essential that we stuck to the processes and the way in which we needed to play the game. Tauranga Girls’ were our next opposition and we defeated them 68-43. Moving into quarter final time, we knew the games were going to continue to get tougher and Rotorua Girls’ certainly started to increase the challenge but we

came away with another win 72-60. In the semi-finals we faced St Peter’s Cambridge who we had not beaten all season, but it was our time to shine and we won the game 63-59 which meant we were facing our local nemesis Fraser High School. It was a tight fought battle and the final result 65-63 to us was a testament of the girls’ attitude and tenacity. We wish the team, coaching and management staff all the very best for the National Championships in Palmerston North.

The Netball Upper North Island Championships are a spectacle with 114 teams competing across four grades. Our pool included AGGS, St Cuthberts and Waihi College. Our first match against St Cuthberts we lost 18-10. We then faced Waihi and came away with a narrow win 28-27. Our final pool game against AGGS, who we had faced early in the season during our annual exchange, didn’t go our way and we lost 47-7. Rotorua Girls’, another traditional exchange fixture who we were unable to play this year were our next opposition and they came away with the win 27-19. EGGS won the next battle 34-17. Day four saw us face Macleans College and Kristin both who were too strong for us on the day. Our final match of the tournament was against Waiuku who took the match 29-23. With a number of young players on the team the intensity and length of the tournament provided invaluable experience and exposed the things we have to work on for 2015. We know these girls have great potential and we know that working forward we can continue to develop the programme and systems to ensure they reach their personal best.

HOCKEY TOURNAMENT WEEKThe 1st XI took the short trip to Napier to compete in the Chica Gilmer tournament comprising of teams from as far south as Wellington and as far north as Hamilton. The team was fully aware of the tough competition they were looking ahead to but, through hard training and competing in the Waikato and Midlands Hockey competitions, they felt fully prepared.

Day 1 brought a tough first up fixture against Wellington East Girls’ School. This school had 6 association representatives and 2 regional representatives within their team. Battling constant rain and cold wind, the girls battled through a highly competitive and back and forth contest. The game finished with a 2-2 draw and a huge confidence boost for our girls moving forwards for the rest of the tournament.

Day 2 began with a morning game against Whakatane High School. Again the weather played a part in this game creating a wet playing turf. The girls pushed through the elements and, despite still having aspects of their game to work on, moving forward we finished with a 4-1 win. The afternoon fixture was postponed due to bad weather, so the team went out into Napier for a team building exercise at Laser Force. The teams were split junior players vs senior players and the juniors came out with the win

Due to bad weather on Day 2, Day 3 developed into a double header with the girls starting the day

off with our first loss of the tournament in a highly entertaining and intense game, losing to Napier Girls High final score 1-2. After losing the morning game, the team then knew they were in the bottom 8 of the competition and were now aiming for a 9th place finish. The girls took a huge stride to making this goal a realisation through beating Onslow College 4-0.

After a series of 6am starts the team was lucky to be able to have a lie in (until 7.45am) on Day 4. Day 4 brought with it the challenge of Avondale. In a tough contest in almost completely dry conditions the team finished the game with a 4-1 win. This meant that we went through to play off for 9th and 10th against Woodford house on the last day of competition. In the afternoon of Day 4 the team went along to support Sacred Heart College in their semi-final against Napier College, and then finished the day off with a team building activity at the mini golf course and pizza for dinner.

The team arrived at the turf on the last day of competition determined to finish on a high. Despite a gallant effort and playing through a highly entertaining game of hockey, the team came out second best against Woodford house finishing with a 2-1 loss. In the last 10 minutes of play the team had 7 shots on target and hit the post. Finishing the week with a 10th place overall is something that should be congratulated for this young team and we are now looking forward to next year and taking the next step forward.

10SPORT JUDO

All three Year 11 Advanced Outdoors classes have been working industriously on improving their Rock Climbing skills for the performance Achievement Standard 1.3. Each class has been working really well and had heaps of time to master the HGHS wall, so all students were well ready to take the trip to Extreme Edge and show off all theirs skills and to be put to the test and challenged a bit more physically. All students arrived to Extreme Edge a little apprehensive of what was in store for them, however, as soon as they saw the kids section and heard they were allowed to ‘let rip’ as a warm up, there was no stopping them.

All in all it was a great end to the day with an outing where each student was challenged and inspired about watching others and themselves succeed, giving them the confidence to perform well in their practical exam.

Mrs Rakete, Ms Cox and Mr Devcich

ACADEMIC NEWS

PHYSICAL EDUCATION13APS HORSE TREK

As part of an Achievement Standard in Level Three the 13APS class carried out a new experience of horse trekking at Raglan. The morning consisted of the girls being excited and nervous about this experience. Once saddled up we were away through the steep terrain of the Raglan hillside, which offered spectacular views.

It was an amazing experience for the girls and will be a very useful activity to reflect upon. Mrs Perry

13APO/APS EXPERIENCES DAY

The Year 13 classes spent a fantastic day out in Raglan trying new experiences as part of their Achievement Standard 3.1 ‘Lifelong participation in activity and its impact on the individual’. The groups completed a range of activities during the day. The Level 3 Sport class went horse riding and then did a sea kayaking mini-tour and the Level 3 Outdoors class completed a Sea Kayak expedition followed by some trail running around the harbour. The day was finished off with some fish and chips at the wharf and some reflection on the impact of the activities on the girls Hauora.

MATHEMATICSNCEA Examinations are fast approaching and we encourage parents to support their daughters in preparing them for these in the best way possible. For Mathematics, this is by repeatedly practising the skills and the types of questions given. The www.nzqa.govt.nz website is a good source of previous exams for all subjects at Levels 1, 2 and 3. Along with this we also encourage an investment in study books. In particular, we offer the chance to purchase the D&D Resource Maths books in the External Standards for $5 each and the Level designed NCEA Revision Guide books, along with Fold-out Notes for $13 each or $20 for the two. These cover all of the Level’s Standards. The students have been shown these resources in class and can pay on ordering them from the School Stationery shop. They take about a week to arrive after a bulk order is made. The school does not make any profit on these as the service is provided to benefit the students.

Junior school examinations will take place in Week 3 of next term (29th Oct to 3rd Nov). We encourage these students to revise from their textbook and notes, over the holidays. We can also offer the Year 9 students the opportunity to pay the $30 fee for next year’s use of Mathletics now, so that they can sign on early and use the site for practice exam revision of Year 9 content. This programme will be part of the school’s compulsory Mathematics resources for all students at Years 9 and 10 next year. Early payers will get the rest of this year and next year’s usage. Any Year 10’s who wish to use the site to practise for exams, can also pay $30 and be able to use it for the rest of Year 10 and 11, even though it will not be a compulsory part of their syllabus. It does cover NCEA content however. If students wish to partake of this offer we ask that the fee be paid to the school finance office by Friday 17th October.

Lunchtime Tutorials are still running as follows in M11:

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8 DAY 9 DAY 10Yr 9 Yr 10 Yr 11 Yr 12 Yr 13 Yr 9 Yr 10 Yr 11 Yr 12 Yr 13

SCIENCEA Children’s Story Written by Salma Nicholson 9WA for an assessment in Science for Mrs Bergman on Māori Instruments.

It was just after school, a little after three, When my grandchildren came running home to me

They ran in the door with bags on their backThey looked at me and said “What’s that?”

Smiling, I picked it up and played a tuneThen replied “It’s a putorino, young June”

A look of excitement came between the twoHer brother Tom asked, “What does it do?”

Playing a soft tune, rolling it in my handI passed it to Tom, saying “It’s a musical instrument, young man”

Made with pieces of wood, split into two, Then hollowed out like a canoe.Binding it together with flax, nice and tightthen adding some paua shells to make it look right

June said “The carvings on each end look good and the middle looks like swollen wood.”

Young Tom said, “Can I have a go! What do I do? How do I blow?”

“Here”, I said, “I will show you how to play,put your lips around the end and blow straight away”

“Place your finger on the hole and raise it up anddown, and then you will start to hear a different sound”

Tom started playing and it was a hootSaying “It sounds like a trumpet or a flute”

“It can be both”, I said with a smile“The women’s tone is higher than a mans by a mile”

I cleaned it with a cloth then put it away“I will play it at the tangi later in the day.”

Their eyes were gleaming; they jumped up and down, saying “Grandma, Grandma, what else have you got that makes sound?”

“Have I told you about the whistling poi?”“No you haven’t…isn’t it a toy?”

“Of course not”, grandma cried“It’s a hollowed out gourd with holes on each side”

“A cord is thread and tied with a knotThen feathers are placed around the top”

“It whistles and chatters as you swing it around above your head, far off the ground.” “It attracts the birds while they’re in flight.”“So grandma, are we having roast bird for tea tonight?”

LANGUAGESA group of Year 11, 12 and 13 Spanish students spent a weekend in Tui Ridge in Rotorua participating in a Spanish Immersion Camp. They had a chance to meet many other Spanish students from various schools around the North Island. The programme was very intensive including craft, games, watching movies in Spanish, different workshops with language activities as well as cultural ones such as cooking, learning to dance Salsa and Zumba in Spanish on two mornings at 7am! The highlight of the Camp was the Hispanic Baile (dance), students dressed up for it and they danced to the Hispanic music until 11pm. It was a very cold night but the Latino rhythms made us feel too hot! A weekend to remember.

Several of our senior students are now in France with Ms Hall and Ms Skandera, and another group will be spending their holidays in Japan with Mrs Barber. We wish these groups all the best for their trips. You will be able to read about their experiences in the next newsletter.

YEAR 9 STARLAB

During the first four days of Week 9 all Year 9 Science classes visited Starlab. This portable Planetarium was set up in our Library. Starlab is like a ‘blow up igloo’. Air was blown in by a fan into a tunnel at one end which kept the dome inflated. The students then crawled through an opening at the other end and sat on the floor inside the dome where the night sky was displayed.

The programme included common astronomical concepts such as day and night, seasons, moon phases, eclipses, planets, comets, night sky recognition, constellation positions, space exploration and myths and legends. The students thoroughly enjoyed this programme and they had the opportunity to hold a piece of a meteorite as well.

BUSINESS STUDIES - MARKET DAYThe Business Studies Department would like to congratulate our Year 10 Enterprise Studies and Year 10 Economics students for all of their hard work and to all the parents, caregivers and all those in Hamilton Girls’ High School who supported our girls in the recent:

Super Ultra Mega Year 10 Enterprise Studies and

Economics Product Launch and Market Day

It was such a lot of fun; the girls worked incredibly hard and were rewarded well for their efforts. There were seven judges on the Product Launch evening and they awarded five awards (including a certificate, and a prize, of a large chocolate bar and $5 canteen gift voucher, for each student). The prizes were for: Best Dressed Team, Most Innovative Product, Best Customer Service, Best Stall Display and Best Marketing Strategy.

The judges were extremely impressed with the effort that the girls had put into the Product Launch evening. They all noted, especially, the team work, colour and sheer amount of fun that was being had. The girls really went beyond expectations in their production and presentation of the products, and that was reflected in the amount of money that the girls were able to make over the two days. Over the 19 businesses that competed in the Product Launch we had a total of $3,759 worth of sales, and a total of $1,553 of NET PROFIT. The highest profit for a business was won by “Nailed It” who made a total of $222 of profit, $55.50 for each of Sian Pennell (EGT), Sasha Frith (EGT), Georgia Fear (EEM) and Lauren Smyth (WLG). Well done girls!!!! Business Studies Department would like to thank everyone who took part in the Year 10 Economics and Year 10 Enterprise Studies Product Launch and Market Day. It was such a great evening and

lunchtime the next day, and it really highlighted how much students can work when they see something concrete as a reward. Fantastic things were learnt around this activity. Every girl who participated was a winner and we thank you again for your lovely support of our Business Studies girls.

ARTThe Level 1 Visual Art students have been very busy over these last few months working on their external assessment. Due day was the 17th September, there has been plenty of lunch times and after schools as well as late nights. At this time of year there is a real buzz of activity and creativity in the Art Department with some amazing work being produced. Well done girls’, on your ongoing determination.

At the same time we have the Year 10 students working on their Level 1 Internal which is focused around recording information through different drawing techniques.

As this is all going on we have our Year 9 students working on a ‘Big Picture’ competition which is based around Child Poverty in New Zealand, where the focus is on the solutions. This is a nationwide competition. Good luck girls’.

Images:Top row: Year 9 Practical Art, Year 10 Practical Art.Second row: Year 11 Practical Art.Third row: Year 11 Practical Art.Bottom row: Year 11 Practical Art.

HOSPITALITYYear 12 Restaurant, The Grand Finale for the International Food Unit Standard 2234, is for year 12 Hospitality Students to work as a group and design a menu.

Their culinary skills come to life in a practical way by setting up a temporary Tapas Restaurant. They prepare and serve the items and parents, friends and staff of the school share the experience by attending the restaurant as diners.

VANESSA WALTON AT EBBETT HOLDEN

This year I went to Ebbett Holden for Gateway work experience as a mechanic. I worked with a senior technician in the workshop alongside about 19 other technicians that treated me well and answered all of my questions.

The best thing about Gateway work experience for me was now that I have completed 80 working hours there over ten weeks I now know that I definitely want to be in this industry.

I also know that I am comfortable with getting my hands dirty and that I still want to get an apprenticeship in Automotive repair. I suggest Gateway for any student who is unsure on what they want to do next year, or you just want toconfirm what you want to do.

GATEWAY

ESOLThe Year 10 ESL classes have been comparing life in their home countries and life in NZ. It is obvious from these photos that they are proud of the work they have done.

HENNESSY KEAR AT APR ARCHITECTS & LINE AND DESIGN

This year I was lucky enough to go to APR Architects & Line and Design (Landscape Design) through the Gateway program at school.

At APR I learnt how an Architecture firm runs and how to use the computer programs to draw up a design. I got to look through proposed plans and final drawings and even got to come up with my own design for a renovated office block which is to be turned into apartments.

I only had a short time at Line and Design, but what I did was great. I got to draw up some designs on the computer programs. We went on site visits and saw all the different stages of the landscape build, from measuring, to construction and finished designs. I also got to experience client consultations and learn about different plants.

Doing Gateway was a great way to experience different possible career options that helped me to choose what I want to do.

MAIKEN PETERSEN AT SPCA

This year I was placed at the Waikato SPCA. During my time at the SPCA I worked alongside the most dedicated team, who shared the same passion as me. It was great to be able to have a taste of a career that really interests me.

While at the SPCA I cared for animals, providing them with their basic needs and lots of love. This practical experience gave me a fair idea of where I want to head with my career options.

Gateway is an amazing opportunity and I would encourage everyone to give it a go.

This last month has seen visits by the Waikato, Massey, Auckland and Victoria Universities, as well as AUT for course planning sessions for 2015. These have proved very helpful and reassuring for the girls who attended.

For those students in Year 13 who have applied for a Hall of Residence, if you are accepted into a Hall and payment of fees or a deposit is requested, be sure to pay by the deadline. There are others on the waiting list who will take your place. Think carefully before turning down an offer of a place in a Hall as it may not be possible to make you another offer.

If you miss out on a place in your first choice of Hall, your application will be forwarded to another Hall. All first round offers (not necessarily your first choice) will be posted by mid-October. If your application is unsuccessful it will go on the general waiting list in the Accommodation Office.

Halls places continue to be offered in December. Each year there are a large number of withdrawals from late December through to mid-February.

Further offers are also made during this time.

Please let the University know as soon as possible if you decide not to study there and no longer require accommodation in a Hall, so they are able to make offers to other applicants from the general waiting list.

Students who are planning to study at Wintec or other tertiary providers should check the closing dates for their courses so they do not miss any deadlines.

Students who are looking for permanent work in 2015 are welcome to come to lunchtime workshops in H12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays for help with their CV and tips for applying for jobs and how to be successful in interviews. A well written CV is very important in securing a job interview – little errors can mean the difference between getting an interview or not.

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CAREERS UPDATE

DATES FOR TERM 4October 16 - Waikato University Course Planning Session (for those who missed their first one)October 17 - Otago University Course Planning SessionOctober 22 - Wintec Course Planning Session

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NCEA

Key NZQA Dates Students should check their results on the NZQA Database using their Learner Logon Updated on the 5th day of each Month

Last Date to Withdraw from Internal Standard

Unless you have been given an adequate assessment opportunity

School’s deadline – 21st November 2014

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION TIMETABLE

MONITORING RESULTS: Students can check and monitor thier results directly on the NZQA website after the 5th April using the learner login facility. To use Learner Login, students need to register, if they have not already done so, and set their own password. To do this:

1 Go to www.nzqa.govt.nz 2 Click on “LOGIN” (Top right-hand corner) 3 Go to the Students and Learners section

If you have registered before then click on “LOGIN” Or if you have not registered your password then click on “register now” Student enters thier NSN and date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) then register

4 Then follow the instructions on screen. Once registered, students can login and view: their personal details their entries and results (click on the name of your school) including:

o their internally assessed results that your school has reported to NZQA so far o their entries for external assessment (exams and portfolios) o their results for external assessment once they are available

their Record of Achievement (all previous years’ results). School contact Mr Mitchell is the Principal’s Nominee (NZQA Liaison) at the school. You can contact him by:

E-mail: mitchellm@hghs.school.nz Phone: 07 839 1304 EXT 839 Mail: Mr Mitchell

Principal’s Nominee PO Box 4082 Hamilton

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