John Paul College, Rotorua Whitworth Road, Rotorua. www.jpc.school.nz Ph: 07 3478 795 Fx: 07 3461 271

A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE JOHN PAUL COLLEGE COMMUNITY Term 2, Issue 17 27th May 2019

2019 School Theme :

“One Heart, One Commitment, One Life”

Dear Parents/ Caregivers Tēnā koutou katoa, ni hao, konnichiwa, good afternoon, We are saddened to hear of the death of Father Anton Timmerman. Father Anton studied to be a priest in the Netherlands, graduating in 1945, then coming to New Zealand in 1949. He was sent to New Zealand by his Dutch superiors with four other missionaries. Even though it was not his own choice to come to New Zealand after 70 years here, New Zealand definitely became his home. He started off living in Northland at Waitaruke, then was sent to Rotorua. While in Rotorua he has been a Priest at St Michael's Church, St Mary's Church and St Joseph's Church. He was involved in setting up the Catholic schools Mary MacKillop College and Edmund Rice College which merged to become John Paul College. He was also on the committee for the centennial celebration of Catholic education in Rotorua in 2003 when Rotorua celebrated 100 years since the first Catholic school opened. RIP Father Tim John Paul College Day will be celebrated on Friday 31 May. The theme is Hollywood. We look forward to this occasion when our school celebrates its birthday. Enrolments for 2020 close on Friday 31 May. Interview appointment times will be made within the next few weeks. See further information in this newsletter. God bless Maree Stewart

Acting Principal

“You have received talents and graces

from God.”

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED EXPERT ON DYSLEXIA, NEIL MACKAY, TO SPEAK AT JPC A leading expert in dyslexia will speak in Rotorua in May, helping with tips around the one in 10 New Zealanders with the condition. John Paul College learning support centre co-ordinator, Paulene Walsh has secured Neil MacKay to speak on May 27. Mr MacKay is an internationally renowned expert on dyslexia and is the international consultant to the Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand, as well as education authorities in the UK, Hong Kong and around the world. “Being able to bring Neil to Rotorua to share his expertise with the wider community is a fantastic opportunity.” Mr MacKay’s talk will be held on Monday 27 May, 6.00-8.00pm at JPC. Entry is a gold coin donation and you can register with paulene.walsh@jpc.school.nz.

JPC CLOSED FOR STRIKE ACTION The Board of Trustees wish to advise that JPC will be closed for instruction

without supervision on Wednesday 29 May 2019. This closure is due to the

industrial action being undertaken by PPTA members.

The school office and uniform shop will also be closed.

2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS….. TERM 2 May 23rd OPEN NIGHT 29th PPTA STRIKE DAY 31st JPC Day 31st 2020 Enrolment Application deadline June 10-21 2020 Enrolment Interviews 14th Yr 10 Market Day 20th International Food Fair 25th Yr 12 ‘Loves Me Not’ programme 26th Junior Report Evening 3.30-6.00pm 27th Aquinas Sports Exchange JPC hosting July 2nd-4th Yr 7 Retreat 3rd-13th Hawaii Trip 5th Senior Reports issued 5th End Term 2 22nd Term 3 commences 24th Senior Report Evening 3.30-6.00pm 27th School Ball August 1st Yr 8 Parish Mass – St Michaels 2nd Yr 13 Parish Mass – St Mary’s 4th-6th Yr 13 Geography Trip – BN 9th Sports Photos – ST 15th Whole school Mass 16/17th Chanel Shield – Hamilton 19th Yr 10 Careers/Option Choices Sessions 21st-22nd Preliminary Exams 26th Yr 10 Careers/Option Choices Sessions

NCEA Fees 2019

Schools have just been advised that fees

will no longer be charged for domestic

students participating in NCEA and New

Zealand Scholarship for this year.

If you have already paid for NCEA fees,

these will be reversed and a credit left on

your school account. If you would like

these refunded, please email Julie Boyce

at schoolfees@jpc.school.nz with your

account details so this can be processed.

Enrolments for 2020 Applications close Friday 31 May 2019 Enrolment application packs are available on the JPC website and from main reception. NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE Criteria for Preference of Enrolment in Integrated Catholic Schools 5.1 The child has been baptised or is being prepared for baptism in the Catholic Church. 5.2 The child’s parents/guardians have already allowed one or more of its siblings to be baptised in the Catholic faith. 5.3 At least one parent/guardian is a Catholic, and although their child has not yet been baptised, the child’s participation in the life of the school could lead to the parents having the child baptised. 5.4 With the agreement of the child’s parent/guardian, a significant familial adult such as a grandparent, aunt or uncle who is actively involved in the child’s upbringing undertakes to support the child’s formation in the faith and practices of the Catholic Church 5.5 One or both of a child’s non-Catholic parents/guardians is preparing to become a Catholic. All families wishing to discuss preference can now make contact with St Mary’s Parish. If preference is being looked into this may be written on the enrolment form. When confirmed JPC will need to be informed.

Volleyball - A message from LInda Page

“Invitation to join Lakes High School for volleyball training on Thursday after school in the gym at Lakes High until 5pm. Lakes are looking to increase their numbers and extend an invitation to JPC seniors who’d like to join their trainings. All enquiries to Max: max.lawson@rotorualc.nz or 022 173 5933.

Hockey 2019

Thanks to parents/caregivers who have paid the BoPHA registration fee of $100 for secondary students and $95 for the Year 7 & 8 students.

Thanks as well to Joanne Fleet, who has taken on the role of manager for our JPC 2 Boys team. I would also like to thank parents/caregivers who provided tremendous support both with transportation and on the sideline. Just a reminder I will require the drivers’ paperwork, please. Ms Northey

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS

8.00AM-2.00PM TERM TIME ONLY JPC ON-LINE UNIFORM SHOP

You can purchase the school uniform via our website, just click on the Uniform Shop button on the home

page at http://jpc.school.co.nz/uniform-shop Select your items, pay on line with your credit card and then print out the receipt to pick up the uniform

from the school uniform shop. If you are unsure of the size, select the closest and

this can be changed when the item is picked up. All queries please email uniform@jpc.school.nz.

ROTORUA ROWING CLUB are running a course for LEARN TO ROW on Saturday mornings at the Rowing Club at the Rotorua Lakefront at 8.00am Contact Glen Reichardt 027 294 4461

JPC QUIZ NIGHT WILL BE ON 14TH OF JUNE. Please mark it in your diaries and get your groups organised. More details in the attachment. Requesting businesses from the school to please donate prizes for the quiz night. It can be goods or services so please contact Achla 0276116944 if you would like to donate. Please support the PTA support the school. All money raised is directly used for the benefit of the students.

BYOD help…….. Mr Bartle is located in the library and can assist students with: Connecting to the BYOD network Password resets for BYOD and Education Perfect Adding student/s to Education Perfect Printing from school and personal devices Ordering and Issuing of student ID cards Library duties

Mr Bartle is available from 8.20am to 10.30am AND 11.20am to 1.20pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

AND 8.20am to 10.30am and 12.20pm to 1.20pm

Wednesday

The sixteenth annual Anchor AIMS Games International Sporting Championships 2019 codes: Badminton, Basketball (boys, girls and 3×3 mixed), BMX, Canoe Sport (sprint and slalom), Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Futsal, Golf, Gymnastics (including Aero Dance), Hip Hop, Hockey, Indoor Bowls, Ki O Rahi, Mountain Biking, Multisport, Netball, Rock climbing, Rugby 7’s (boys, girls and Rippa), Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Water polo, Yachting. Close off Date for this is Friday 7th June 2019. (No Late entries). Both teams and individuals. Teams are confirmed by Staff in charge of the various sporting codes.

Please contact Mr Faulkner, Sports Director about entries for individual sports (Highlighted in Blue). Arthur.faulkner@jpc.school.nz

Tournament dates Sunday 8th – Friday 13th September 2019 https://www.nzaimsgames.co.nz

congratulations To our achievers – well done!

2019 New Zealand Age Group Swimming Championships in Wellington. Lina Stahlhut had a stand out meet with medals in the 13-year-old girls' 800m and 1500m freestyle. Lina showed great tenacity and pacing skills to win the silver medal in the 800m and the bronze medal in the 1500m. She also stepped up in her backstroke and medley events to make a further three finals and claim 52 points for the team. Teammate Nikita Pola competed in the same age group and made a sparkling national debut. She won silver in the 1500m freestyle with a time of 18m 45.84s. She put in a solid effort in the 800m freestyle to take fourth spot. In the 400m freestyle Nikita did well to make the final in which she placed ninth overall. Rising star Dion Wright continued his meteoric rise with a bronze medal in the 13-year-old boys' 1500m freestyle. Dion produced a personal best time of 18m 40.74s. He pushed on in the 400m freestyle where he placed 10th overall. Josh Balmer had four top 10 placings to earn the team another 40 points. He was close to a medal in the 15-year-old boys' 800m freestyle with a time of 9m 8.76s. His other scoring placings came in the 200m, 400m and 1500m freestyle.

BOP Intermediate climbing results On the 10th of May 16 JPC intermediate climbers attended the BOP intermedate climbing competition. All students ha a fanstastic time with Many climbing to a very high level. Some of the climb and boulder problems were very difficult however to their credit the students did not give up. Results of top 10 placing as follows Flossy Smith 1ST Nathan Clapperron 2nd Mathieu Coulombe 6th Lucia Farias 10th Blake Aarsen 9th

JPC Climbers take NATIONAL CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIPS by storm. JPC climbers participated at the National climbing lead championshis held in Auckand last weekend. All climbed extremely well on the toughest routes in the country.

Henry Booker is now NATIONAL CHAMPION and represented NZ last weekend in Australia. Henry came first at the

Australian Nationals representing NZ. This is an incredible achievement. Nathan Clapperton 6th in NZ Flossy Smith 8th in NZ Alex Fausett 10th in NZ Manihera Golf Tournament Kawerau 2019

A fabulous day in Kawerau. After a very chilly start the sun came out and provided excellent conditions for the golf team. All the players thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Final Nett results were: Team 1: Reeve Hildreth 65 Hunter Edwards 69 Tom Dick 72 Jayden Elmiger 74 Team Score: 206 (Top 3 nett scores) Team 2: Jenny Urbahn 70 Finn Liley 76 Angus Veitch 80 Taylar Willers 89 Team Score: 227 The winning team (Tauranga Boys High) had 191. JPC 1 came 3rd and JPC 2 came 9th

Thank you to Amanda Wells and Guy Veitch who transported and look after the team.

Rugby 2019 The 1st XV played WHHS at WHHS on Saturday and were ready for a good hard local derby. Both the sides have a young look to the teams and are building for the season ahead. JPC Started well and went 5 – 0 up with a great forwards try. JPC had the game at their feet but then took the foot off the throttle and let WHHS get back in the game. WHHS scored two quick tries and they took that confidence into half time leading 14 – 5 and were looking like they were going to run away with the victory. The JPC coaches gave an abrupt and direct half time speech which had all the players on notice. The JPC team came out with different intentions and started to play their game and took it to the WHHS team. The passion and intent improved and they outscored WHHS by 26 – 5 in the second half. The end result was a very good 31 – 19 win over WHHS. Massive game for the player of the day Jack Dowd, full of energy and leading from the front. Sam Lennie had his bustling runs back on track and was menacing with the ball in hand. The U14’s had a tough day in the office against Trident. The final score was 40 – 15 win to Trident however the coaches are seeing progress within the team. There were a number of good performances on the field culminating with Harry earning Player of the Day. The referee commended the captain Logan for the manner that he played the game. The learnings from this game will be taken on board and will be worked on in the coming weeks. Photos of our achievers will be in the newsletter next week.

JPC COLLECTING FOOD FOR THE POOR IN ROTORUA This term we begin, as a school community, to collect food for the poor in Rotorua, which will be donated to the SVDP Food Bank where volunteers based at St Mary's Catholic Church, deliver food parcels to needy families.

This term is the lead in to winter, when poorer families will begin to have higher power accounts as heating puts pressure on their finances which are already stretched.

Please, would you as families and students of JPC, donate non perishable food items to the food bank, other than baked beans and spaghetti which they seem to get more of through the Masses offerings. We try to donate things like tinned meal foods, spreads, biscuits, crackers, drink sachets, heat and eat meals in packets etc All food items donated earn 20 house points per item or 100 house points per 4 items. I hope you can help the Food Bank.

Mrs G Cook Teacher in Charge E: Gillian.cook@jpc.school.nz

International Year of the Periodic Table

#IYPT2019

Video Competition

Help us celebrate the 150th birthday of the Periodic Table and submit a short 1-2 min video about your favourite chemical element!

1869 is considered the birth of the Periodic Table of Elements. 2019 is the 150th anniversary of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements and has therefore been proclaimed the "International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements (IYPT2019)" by the United Nations General Assembly and UNESCO. To celebrate this the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry (NZIC) and the Royal Society of Chemistry New Zealand Branch are running an exciting video competition. We would like you to put together a 1-2 min video about your favourite element from the periodic table. You have 118 elements to choose from, let your imagination run wild. There are two judging categories: Junior/Intermediate School (Years 1-8) and Senior School (Years 9-13). Individual and group/team/class entries are both welcome. Each category will have a first, second and third prize.

1st Prize $300 and a copy of the book ScientificSleuthing

2nd Prize $200 and a copy of the book Scientific Sleuthing

3rd Prize $100 and a copy of the book Scientific Sleuthing

You have until 1st October 2019 to complete and submit you video. When you are ready contact Joanna Dowle nzic.office@gmail.com for the details on where to upload the video for judging. There are many resources you could use to find information for your video, some of these are collected on the NZIC website. We have also provided a few example videos which can be seen on the NZIC YouTube channel. Once the judges have decided the winners all the videos will be posted onto the NZIC website (and YouTube channel) and they will also be played at the NZIC conference in November 2019. The judges’ decision will be final.

For more information and detailed rules of the competition, please see: https://nzic.org.nz/iypt-video-competition/

Kia ora from the Counsellors Here is some feedback on the recent Community Mental Health Survey which you were invited to

participate in. We received 277 responses from the community, a pleasing uptake for us considering

many families have more than one child in the school.

Some key findings are as follows:

77.6% of respondents thought that their child(ren)'s mental health today is the same or better than

one year ago.

43.6% of respondents noticed an increase in a particular mental health concern/s in the past year

The top 3 concerns noted were: first – Anxiety, second - Confidence issues, third equal -

Internet/technology / Feeling down.

Suggestions for how JPC could further support students’ mental well-being included:

1. Teach strategies for mental health

2. Clearer communication between school and home

3. School culture – encourage greater tolerance, more positive and caring, further

develop peer relationships

4. School Counsellors - whole family sessions, more informal, confidential, provide drop in

service

Parents/caregivers indicated that talking to family would be their first choice in seeking help for

their child regarding mental health concerns, second – GP, third – talk to a friend, fourth – school

counsellor, fifth – outside counsellor.

A child not wanting help sought, and privacy concerns, featured strongly as barriers to help being

sought by parents for young people, while nearly 20% of respondents said that nothing would

stop them from seeking help for their child.

98.7% of respondents said that they would be supportive of JPC providing their children

with strategies to support mental health and well-being.

A full summary of findings from this survey is attached to this email as a report.

A most significant finding in this community survey, evident also in both student and staff survey

responses, is the overwhelming support for programmes of learning and other initiatives around mental

well-being. Following on from this, our intention is to implement various initiatives based on what is

feasible and a best fit for our students, staff and wider JPC community. To enable long term, positive and

authentic change, this will evolve in a measured and carefully considered approach. We will keep you

informed over the course of this year and beyond about programmes of learning, guest speakers,

workshops for students and other initiatives to be implemented in support of student mental well-being. Nga mihi.

Nancy Macmillan nancy.macmillan@jpc.school.nz Ph 3478795 Extn 8854

Neil Carter neil.carter@jpc.school.nz Ph 3478795 Extn 8808

CAREERS STAFF Sheryl Hewitson Careers Advisor E: sheryl.hewitson@jpc.school.nz Jan Thompson Careers Assistant E: jan.thompson@jpc.school.nz Rachael Hindrup Gateway Coordinator E: rachael.hindrup@jpc.school.nz

KEY DATES THIS TERM May 31 – Toi Ohomai Open Day – Mokoia Campus, Rotorua June 5 – NZ College of Chiropractic Info Evening –

RSVP at http://chiropractic.ac.nz/event/chiropractic-career-talk-rotorua-2/ June 21 – Waikato University Open Day, Tauranga Campus July 11 - Canterbury University Open Day - on campus

TERM 3 July 19 - Lincoln University Open Day - on campus August 7 - Massey University Open Day - at Manawatu campus August 23 - Massey University Open Day - at Wellington campus August 23 - Victoria University - on campus August 24 - Massey University Open Day - at Albany campus August 31 - Auckland University Courses and Careers Day - on campus August 31 - AUT Live 2019 at City Campus, Auckland

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Seniors are invited to join the following groups

JPC Year 11 Careers 2019 JPC Year 12 Careers 2019 JPC Year 13 Careers 2019

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GATEWAY The Gateway programme enables senior students to look at careers as they actually are in the workplace, giving an insight into working life. Going out into work experience helps students explore career opportunities and build contacts, along with applying and gaining industry-based skills. Students chosen for Gateway need to be committed to it, following the school rules as applicable outside the classroom. Year 12 or 13 students interested in joining the Gateway Programme, or finding out more about what is involved, should see Rachael Hindrup (the Gateway Coordinator) in the Careers Department.

Any student wishing to enter Nursing, Teaching, Veterinary Science is strongly advised to have some Gateway experience as the interviewing panel will ask questions about previous experience in the field. Furthermore, if you are considering a Trade when you leave school, doing Gateway is highly recommended!

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WHAKAPIKI AKE The Whakapiki Ake Project engages with rangatahi Māori to promote health as a career. Year 12 & Year 13 Māori students, who have a career goal towards becoming a health professional, please register now with the Careers Department - as we have opportunities to share with you. More information on Whakapiki Ake can be found here https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/fmhs/study-with-us/vision-2020/whakapiki-ake-.html

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STUDYLINK

Studylink helps students make informed choices about their student finance, how to apply for it and manage it online.

Follow this link for help with what you need to do when you are starting study: https://www.studylink.govt.nz/starting-study/

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TOI OHOMAI’S OPEN DAY Toi Ohomai's Open Day at Mokoia Campus, Rotorua is on thioweek, Friday May 31st 9am - 1pm. Learn more about the courses on offer, attend information sessions and talk to tutors. Students in Years 12 & 13 interested need to register with us in the Careers Department.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ LINCOLN UNIVERSITY Scholarships are now open - for next year's study. Visit http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/Lincoln-Home/Apply/Scholarships/ for more information.

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The Trade Up Tour is coming to our school on Tuesday 4th June at 1pm! Plumbing World is taking their Trade Up Tour to selected schools throughout the country, shedding some light on the plumbing trades and the careers on offer. Seniors this is worth coming in for! Find out more at https://youngplumbersclub.co.nz/trade-up-tour

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WAIKATO UNIVERSITY : TAURANGA CAMPUS: The new campus is now open for teaching and general business. Here are some links of the new campus, courses on offer and key dates. https://www.waikato.ac.nz/tauranga-campus/ https://www.waikato.ac.nz/tauranga-campus/project-updates https://uwt.waikato.ac.nz/study-here Address - 101 - 121 Durham Street, Tauranga

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are now open. The regulations and the application form can be found through the link below. It is important that all potential applicants read through, and understand, the regulations of the scholarship prior to commencing the application process https://www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships/application-advice The attached document outlines scholarships details including values and criteria Please search using the filter on the right of the page (select 'School Leaver' & 'Undergraduate'). Please take note that the Sir Edmund Hillary is now requiring students to submit a 3 minute video in their application. https://www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships/search#!/?page=1 The University of Waikato now has a new scholarship for High Performance Athletes. The University of Waikato Professional Athletes Dual-Career Scholarship is for NZ citizens and permanent residents who will be contracted as a paid professional/semi-professional sports person to a NZ-based sports franchise/organisation for the full season/competition in 2020 and who will be enrolling in an undergraduate degree at UoW. Applications close on 31st August. Please note that this scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme. More information, including the regulations can be found through the following link; https://www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships/s/university-of-waikato-professional-athletes-dual-career-scholarship

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ University Scholarships for Year 13 Students MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start university in 2020. The comprehensive list includes scholarships offered by every university as well as those specifically available to local students. A list of privately-funded, Maori, Pacific and International university scholarships completes the list. Applications close throughout the year, with tens of millions of dollars available. MoneyHub has also published a list of tips for scholarship success. For more details and to find suitable scholarships, visit the MoneyHub Scholarship page

DRIVERS LICENCE COURSES 2019 Te Waiariki Purea Trust Building, 1274 Fenton Street

(Thereafter last week of each month) Course covers: Test questions in an easy format, Vehicle scenarios – who gives way, Key Road Safety issues, Legal responsibilities, what to expect at the test, Road Safety Laws and Regulations, Online AA tests

June 11-13th, June: 25-27th, July: 23-25th, Aug: 27-29th, Sept: 24-26th, Oct: 29-31 Contact: Lillian Emery 027 411-4104/07 349-4664

(A registered supplier to WINZ – enquire if you require assistance)

The First La Sallian Girls Camp was held at John Paul College

from Friday 24th May to Sunday 25th May.

10 Year 7 and 8 girls attended the Camp.

Activities included workshops, movie night, breakfast at

Capers, crafts, a show, a swim at the Polynesian Spa, robotics

workshop and ended with Mass on Sunday at St Marys.

Thank you to all that helped to make this camp a success

especially our Senior Students. Thanks for the donations from

the community.

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