Dear Parents/Caregivers FROM THE PRINCIPAL ___________________________________________________________________________ ART OF REMEMBRANCE SUPREME PRIZE WINNER – LEROY NURKKA On Friday the 20 th of April, Deputy Head Boy Leroy Nurkka attended the award ceremony for finalists of the ‘Art of Remembrance’ competition. We were thrilled to hear his name read out as the winner of this very prestigious competition, and to hear him named as the recipient of the $10,000 Education Scholarship. Leroy has also won a day trip and will fly to Wellington along with his teacher Ms Howard. Part of his prize is that he will visit both Te Papa National Museum and Weta Workshop, to meet the staff and have a “behind the scenes” look at these prestigious art institutions. As part of the prize Leroy also wins $1000 for the Photography Department. Congratulations Leroy, you have led by example and shown other students the rewards available when you put in the extra effort. Many thanks to the Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment Trust, Rotorua Museum and all other sponsors for this fabulous prize. Read more about the competition and watch the video clip below. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily- post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=12036252 CHALKBOARD NEWSLETTER ISSUE No.12 - 4 MAY 2018 Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth” From the Principal – P. 1 - 2 News & Events – P. 3 - 5 Department News – P. 5 - 7 Sport – P. 7 - 8 Careers & Gateway – P. 8 - 11 Contact Us – P. 12 Community Notices – P. 12 - 16 Our Sponsors – P. 17 Leroy next to his prizewinning entry Leroy with Monty Morrison, Mayor Steve Chadwick & Pita Kaumatua Anaru
Emma Jackson, Year 13, really stood out at this year’s SADD (Students Against
Dangerous Driving) Conference in Auckland. Emma won ‘Outstanding Contribution’ for a delegate who was chosen for their exceptional leadership,
team work, ideas, communication, dedication and overall potential to succeed (both within SADD and the wider world). Emma’s ‘Team’ also won ‘The Team Award’ for the overall challenge - a task they worked on for all 3 days at the
conference. Great achievements for a talented student. Well done Emma!
On Wednesday 23 May classes will finish at 12.30 so teachers can attend a Post Primary
Teachers’ Association Union Meeting (under the provisions of section 26 of the Employment Relations Act 2000). Supervision will be provided in the Auditorium for any bus, or other students who cannot get home at this time. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
The following assessments have been set down to take place within the next two weeks. There may be times where, due to unforeseen circumstances, changes will need to occur. This will be done in consultation with the class(es) concerned.
In the last week of Term 1, 75 excited Year 10 students left school for Okataina camp. This annual camp is aimed at encouraging students to expand their social circles, connect with the history of the area, challenge themselves with a variety of activities and gain the enjoyment that comes from education outside the classroom. The camp began with a rocky start of a power cut. Thankfully the power returned and students enjoyed 3 days of fun filled activities. It was rewarding seeing students rise to the challenges and be helpful members throughout the 3 days.
Students had this to say about camp:
"Camp was an enjoyable, different and fun experience. Socially we got to meet people we had not worked with before. We enjoyed making new friends and coming together during this time"
"Learning the Haka was my favourite part." "I enjoyed the different activities we got to do" Special thanks to the Okataina camp and the staff; Mr Godfrey, Ms Kelly, Ms Barnett, Miss Beijeman, Ms Hodge, Matua Tau and our parent helpers; Mr Lawson. Mrs Eggleston and Mr Bruns
With two weeks to go, the Rotorua Careers Expo is a one-stop-shop for students (intermediate to tertiary), adults, parents and care givers to find out what vacancies, apprenticeships, career paths and opportunities are available. We have an excellent line up of leading businesses and training providers keen to inspire and connect with our community’s future leaders, business owners and workforce.
The school will be taking all Yr 12 & 13 on Tuesday 15 May. All Year 11 will attend on Wednesday 16 May.
Employer Exhibitors
Air New Zealand, Apiculture NZ, Canopy Tours, Central Transport, Copthorne Hotel, Cummins NZ, Deloitte, Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre, Destination Rotorua, Digital Basecamp, Digital Natives, Hayes International, Hume Pine NZ, IBIS Hotel, InfraCore, Interpine Innovation, Kia Ora Hauora, Holiday Inn, Jet Park Hotel, Kilwell Sports & Kilwell Fibretube, Lakes District Health Board, McDonalds Rotorua, Millennium Hotel, Miraka, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, NZ Fire and Emergency Service, NZ Manuka Honey, OGO New Zealand, Patchell Group, PF Olsen, QE Health, Red Stag Timber
Regent of Rotorua, Rotorua Forest Haulage, Rotorua i-SITE and Visitor Centre, Rotorua Lakes Council, Rydges Rotorua, Scion, Skyline Rotorua, Sudima Lake Rotorua, Te Awanui Huka Pak, Te Puia, Timberlands, Top 10 Holiday Park and Waratah NZ
Education, Training and Community Exhibitors
Animation College Rotorua, Ara Inst. Of Canterbury, Auckland University of Technology, BCITO (Wed. only), Careerforce, CCUSA, Dive Zone Tauranga, Electoral Commission, EmployNZ / Avonmore, Goal Digger, Industry Training Solutions, IPU NZ, Keystone NZ Property Education Trust, Massey University, Media Design School, MITO, NZ College of Chiropractic, NZ Defence Forces, NZ School of Tourism, NZ Welding School, NZMA, PIHMS, Queenstown Resort College, Rotorua Working Together Group, SAE Institute Auckland, South Seas Film & Television School, STS Student Travel Schools, Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre, Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Toi Ohomai, TWWO Awanuiarangi, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago,
University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington, Wintec, Your Education, Youth Service (TWPT)
Rotorua Energy Events Centre Queens Drive Government Gardens
Massey University information evening at John Paul College – Tuesday 22nd May - 6.00pm – 8.00pm – for students and families interested in Massey University –
Food and drink provided – please ask students to register on this link: https://masseyuni.wufoo.eu/forms/massey-university-2018-information-evenings/
Tena Koutou Katoa My name is Toni Waaka and I work for Te Taumata O Ngāti Whakaue Iho Ake Trust. I will be co-ordinating the OneSight Vision Clinic being held from Monday 28th May to Friday 01st Jun 2018. You may recall that in 2016 One-Sight visited Rotorua and held a free week long eye clinic. During that time hundreds of Rotorua students were tested and those who needed glasses received them for free a few weeks laterSo that Students can get the most from the Clinic, here is some information 1. STUDENTS from Primary School (5 years) to High School (17 years) 2. We only have about 3 weeks to get as many Students booked so it would be awesome if you could please send the information back as soon as possible 3. ALL Students MUST HAVE the Parental Permission & Questionaire form that has been filled in correctly and more importantly SIGNED in the section that says: Parent / Guardian Consent 4. The information on the sheet is registered on the OneSight Clinic database by 2 of their administration team and it is important Clinic run smoother when the forms are sorted and the technicians can just pick up the form and take our tamariki for their assessment 5. Once we receive the forms (via scan, email, or at our office) we will book the time(s) for classes / school(s) and send confirmation – we will endeavour to accommodate all Students, classes and schools as best as we can and would appreciate your support if we need to be flexible as and when required 6. You will need to arrange transport to and from the venue. For schools with buses, vans and cars you will be able to utilise the car park through the main hospital entrance (off Arawa Street) while you are attending the Clinic 7. The initial assessment only takes a few minutes – if a further assessment is required this may take a bit longer 8. The glasses will be sent to our Te Taumata office and will be dispersed to the Schools by our Clinic Co-ordinator. Please be aware that it can take 4 – 6 weeks after the Clinic for the glasses to be sent from Australia For all booking and enquiries, please contact me on my details listed below: Hinematioro (Toni) Waaka Phone: +64 27 353 5460 Email: [email protected] We hope you can support this amazing kaupapa and help our rangatahi, tamariki, mokopuna to be able to get the help that they need. In doing so, we assist them to progress in their education and future pathway in life. Ngā mihi maioha Hinematioro (Toni) Waaka
