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 3, Issue 26 31st August 2020 Ma te pono Me te aroha – Through Faith and Love 2020 School Theme : “Carpe Diem” – Seize the Day Dear Parents/ Caregivers Kia Ora, Malo e Lelei, Talofa, Greetings SCHOOL LUNCHES Providing school lunches for students in need is one way that we would like to support our school community. This may be occasional or frequent, depending on what would be helpful for you. You can confidentially email [email protected]if you would like your child to receive a school lunch. We would ask that you send this before 9am on the day you need the lunch. A lunch will be prepared for your child to collect from the international department at school at morning interval. We are aware that financial hardship is a sensitive issue and want to assure you that your privacy will always be considered in any communications with you or your child. If you have any questions about this, please don’t hesitate to contact our school counsellors, contact details below. Nancy Macmillan [email protected] Ph 3478795 Extn 8854 Neil Carter [email protected] Ph 3478795 Extn 8808 OPTIONS FOR 2021: YEARS 9-12 – CRITICAL DECISION MAKING Selecting subjects is a significant decision since it directly affects career choices, acceptance into tertiary courses and ultimately the happiness of the students. The Option Evening is set for Thursday September 17 th , 5.30- 6.30pm If you have not done so already, give quality time to this matter with your child. If you or your child need further information, please contact the following people: Faculty Heads Art Matt Czyrek [email protected]Languages Kelly Douglas [email protected]Mathematics Lara Cordonni [email protected]Physical Ed / Health Barb Northey [email protected]Religious Education Karen Bloomfield [email protected]Science Conny Ludascher [email protected]Humanities Simon Baker [email protected]Technology Phil Jones [email protected]Deans Year 9 Paul Johnson [email protected]Year 10 Terry Hughes [email protected]Year 11 Minka Webb [email protected]Year 12 Sherry Brewer [email protected]Year 13 Stephen Bloomfield [email protected]• Careers Advisor E: [email protected]• SENCO (Special Needs) E: [email protected]• Deputy Principal Curriculum E: [email protected]SENIOR OPTION SUBJECT INFORMATION EVENING Thursday 17 th September - 5.30 – 6.30pm in the Edmund Rice Centre An opportunity for parents and students in Years 10-12 to discuss their option choices for 2021 All senior option selections are to be completed online by 3pm Friday 24 th September God bless Patrick Walsh Principal
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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 3, Issue 26 31st August 2020
Ma te pono Me te aroha – Through Faith and Love
2020 School Theme : “Carpe Diem” – Seize the Day
Dear Parents/ Caregivers Kia Ora, Malo e Lelei, Talofa, Greetings SCHOOL LUNCHES Providing school lunches for students in need is one way that we would like to support our school community. This may be occasional or frequent, depending on what would be helpful for you. You can confidentially email [email protected] if you would like your child to receive a school lunch. We would ask that you send this before 9am on the day you need the lunch. A lunch will be prepared for your child to collect from the international department at school at morning interval. We are aware that financial hardship is a sensitive issue and want to assure you that your privacy will always be considered in any communications with you or your child. If you have any questions about this, please don’t hesitate to contact our school counsellors, contact details below. Nancy Macmillan [email protected] Ph 3478795 Extn 8854 Neil Carter [email protected] Ph 3478795 Extn 8808 OPTIONS FOR 2021: YEARS 9-12 – CRITICAL DECISION MAKING Selecting subjects is a significant decision since it directly affects career choices, acceptance into tertiary courses and ultimately the happiness of the students. The Option Evening is set for Thursday September 17th, 5.30-6.30pm
If you have not done so already, give quality time to this matter with your child. If you or your child need further information, please contact the following people:
Thursday 17th September - 5.30 – 6.30pm in the Edmund Rice Centre An opportunity for parents and students in Years 10-12 to discuss their option choices for 2021
All senior option selections are to be completed online by 3pm Friday 24th September God bless Patrick Walsh Principal
Best Drycleaners, located on the corner of Amohau & Amohia Streets, opposite Farmers department store are offering a quick turn around and a special price for uniform alterations. Trousers/shorts $12.50 incl GST, skirts & lining $18.00 incl GST. Uniform repairs quoted
JPC CALENDAR OF EVENTS: September 7-11th Year 10 Retreats – compulsory attendance 7th Whanau Support Hui – 5.30pm 9-16th Yr10 Careers/Option Choice Sessions (BE) 9-17th Prelim Exams 17th Option Evening 5.30-6.30pm 17th Year 12 Parish Mass–compulsory attendance 18th JPC DAY new date 21-24th Yrs 7 & 8 Careers Activities Week 24th Dancing with the Staff 24th Yrs 7&8 Careers Dress Up Day 25th Teacher Only Day October 10th JPC SCHOOLBALL new date 12th Snr Reports issued 12th Whanau Support Hui – 5.30pm 16th Yr 9 Market Day – 1.20-2pm 19-23rd Yr 9 Retreats compulsory attendance November 6th Diwali Festival 9th Whanau Support Hui – 5.30pm 10th Snr Co-curricular Prizegiving 1.00-3.00pm 12th Leaver’s Mass Senior Prizegiving/ Graduation 6.00-9.00pm 13th Year 9 Careers Education Day 13-17th Junior Exams 16th NCEA & Scholarship Exams commence 16-20th Life Education van onsite
“Children outgrown their summer uniforms?” The PTA are welcoming donations of used uniforms in
good condition for their next sale, for the changeover into summer uniform in Term 4.
Please bring your donations to the main reception. Thank you
A PTA 2nd Hand Sale will be advertised soon
“GIVE IT A GO” DAY An interactive Careers Day
The Year 9s will be having a 'Give it a Go' day on Thursday 26th November. The aim is to allow students to 'have a go' at aspects of different jobs in a fun, interactive way e.g. using wigs for hairdressing, doing some activities in the police physical test etc. How can you help? If there are any parents who run businesses, work for businesses, or have experience of jobs, who could come in and provide activities and information for this day, please contact Mrs Brewer ([email protected] ) or Mrs Hewitson ([email protected]) Many thanks in anticipation.
Whanau Support Hui Monday September 7th 5.30pm in the Whare
JPC SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK: 14-19 September This year John Paul College is recognising Social Justice Week at school. Each week leading up to this we will be looking at one of the Catholic Social Justice Principles. As part of our commitment to these principles, and our commitment to upcycling we have decided, in consultation with Whakaora Rotorua, that we would like to ask for donations of clean towels which still have some life left in them. Alongside this if you would like to donate any toiletry items such as soap, shampoo, tooth paste etc , this would be welcomed. These can be dropped at the main office any time from now on. We are also planning a coin trail in week 9 and this is to purchase Christmas presents for young teenagers, who often miss out at this time of year. The Social Justice principle we are looking at in Week 6 is Solidarity. The Catholic social teaching principle of solidarity is about recognising others as our brothers and sisters and actively working for their good. In our connected humanity, we are invited to build relationships - whakawhanaungatanga - to understand what life is like for others who are different from us. Kind regards Veronica Aislabie TIC Caritas E: [email protected]
J.P.C, LOCKWOOD ART EXPO & SALE OPENING @ Lockwood Show Village, Cnr. Fairy Springs and Russell Rds
2.00 to 4.00pm, Sunday 20th September - $10pp Opening Finger Food, Drink and Entertainment
Works for the Art Expo - Art can be dropped into Lockwood show village (cnr. Fairy Springs and Russell Rds) Saturday 12th and
Sunday 13th September between 1.00 and 4.00pm or Monday 7th between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
Work needs to have a title, medium and retail price which must include 25% commission which goes to JPC.
I prefer works which retail for under $400 but will accept a few more expensive ones.
All art forms are acceptable i.e. jewellery, sewing, painting, photography etc.
Art needs to be ready to hang. Any Questions please talk to Jo-anne La Grouw @ = [email protected]
The PTA would like to Thank Jo-Anne La Grouw and Lockwood for making this happen. All money raised on ticket sales and commission on all art sold
will go back into the school to support children.
FATHER’S DAY FUNQUEST Redwoods Rotorua
Sunday 6th September For those of you with kids up to 12 years old, come along with the kids for a fun navigation adventure in the Redwoods Forest on Father's Day. The event will start from near the Redwoods Visitor Centre, Longmile Road, from 9.30am. It will be a rogaine style treasure hunt, where you find checkpoints and complete fun mystery activities in a team. Older kids can take on the parents! This is a fundraiser for Lynmore Playcentre. Giveaways from Whitakers, yummy slices and cakes at the cake stall, and a meat raffle. Enter on day at cost of $10 per child, $20 maximum per family. Don't forget to bring cash for your entries, and the cake stall and raffle. Check out the https://www.facebook.com/events/3896725187020685/?active_tab=about
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS BIG DAY AT JPC On the 25th September 2020 (last day of term 3) John Paul College is sharing its venue with ten primary school. Senior students from John Paul College will also assist on this day. The event is a Sports and Cultural Exchange for our primary schools in our Catholic School’s cluster. Ten schools in total will be invited to participate. St Marys Primary School Rotorua is the host school. Teams will play in a variety of sports codes in the morning and after lunch the cultural part of the day will begin. This will consist of school representatives competing in Bible readings, an RE quiz, drama skits and speeches.
Congratulations to Hannah Gapes who won the U18 Women’s Athletics New Zealand Cross Country Challenge in Dunedin at the weekend.
Submitted by parent
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIOR CHESS TEAM: The JPC Senior Chess Team had a recent outing at Kaitao Intermediate for the Regionals' Competition alongside the Intermediate Chess Team. The seniors, led by McKenzie Swinburne, have now qualified for the National Competition in October. A huge congratulations to Nyla Fulo, the top placed senior and of the team, and Top Girl chess player of the tournament. She placed third in the recent Regional Chess Power Competition. Their biggest competition was the Rotorua Boys' High School team. Of the intermediate team, Allan Huang won two special badges for his winning checkmate skills. Our Intermediate Team on the day: Joseph Carter, Max Slack, Luke Milliken, Allan Huang, Grace Korodi, Avaani Beehre, Matthew Lam, James McGregor, Toby Truong, Jay Ward-Shaw. The Senior Team on the day: McKenzie Swinburne, Kabeer Dhillon, Brooke Bertrand, Nyla Fulo. The JPC Team finished fourth overall. Congratulations to all players and a great thanks go to McKenzie and Mrs K. Slack for her help. Mrs. K. Noke TIC Chess.
Reminder: Year 13 Students Now is a good time to set up a personal email account that is separate from your school email address. Come December when you have left School, you will lose access to your school email address - which means that if you have used this to register with outside providers, you will be unable to send and receive information about your future studies. If you set up a new email address now, this can be something you use from now into the future (well after leaving school and even through University). KEY DATES SEPTEMBER
4th & 5th Massey University Virtual Open Days 8th Lincoln University Open Evening 4-8pm
https://www.lincoln.ac.nz/Future-Students/open-evening/?sti=1 11th Massey University Taster Day - Manawatu campus CANCELLED 12th Massey University Taster Day - Auckland campus CANCELLED 12th Toi Ohomai Open Day - Tauranga campus 19th Toi Ohomai Open Day - Rotorua campus 19th UC Open Day
More about the Open Days: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/events/tours-and-events/open-days/ https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/study/events-visits/open-day https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/about-massey/events/open-days/open-days_home.cfm
Register now for University of Auckland's Open Day Online - register and view the on demand content https://www.opendayonline.ac.nz/Register?S=EML&C=OpenDay&utm_campaign=MKT-Events-OpenDay%202020%20Invite%201&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua The University of Auckland Open Day Online is a series of webinars and online panel discussions that cover everything students and families need to know about studying with us in 2021. It’s a chance to find out about the extensive range of programmes we offer and hear from our graduates and teaching staff about what it’s like to be a student here. There will also be virtual tours of our campus, information about how to apply and a rundown of the scholarships students can apply for.
************************************************************************************ VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON - TE HERENGA WAKA To support our school communities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Open Day has gone fully digital to provide
students with information about Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
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Students will be able to explore the online series over the next few weeks as we will continue to add new information and experiences.
Come and join the Toi Ohomai whānau at one of our upcoming Open Days! Saturday, 12 September · Tauranga
Saturday, 19 September · Rotorua
Find out more https://toiohomai.ac.nz/to/toi-ohomai-open-day-2020
************************************************************************************ MEDIA DESIGN SCHOOL - VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS Register if you are thinking of pursuing a career in Creative Tech. Tuesday 8th September: 5-6pm
Dates are up, and students can add their names to the appointment schedules in the Careers Office. ************************************************************************************
TARGETED TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIP FUND (TTAF)
Fee-free vocational education and training now available in the industries experiencing high-demand for workers, including all apprenticeships. These are for qualifications at certificate and diploma level. Read more about it here:
YOOBEE COLLEGE - AN EVENING WITH THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Are hosting an industry focused information week in place of our August open day. This event will be a live, session based event held over the week of August 31st. Sessions will cover
(click the link to register): -Technology https://my.demio.com/ref/2lovmBD4OKRZ267X -Game Development https://my.demio.com/ref/XHdu365lQZ0LhtXG -Film Making https://my.demio.com/ref/AZ4KPoAxAKFUdWsc -Animation https://my.demio.com/ref/uj22MhCSlvhlHFN8 -Design https://my.demio.com/ref/gnKVLVIT7mXHz3gd -Makeup Artistry https://my.demio.com/ref/ugS5zurPshhmVCMu
Ask tutors questions, hear from current students, take a look at the stunning student work and hear some of the exciting opportunities that are developing in the industry. If you are unable to make the session time, register for the session anyway - to receive a link to the recording of the session!
************************************************************************************ WIE CAN – WOMEN IN ENGINEERING RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMME!
Applications are closing soon. This summer programme is the perfect opportunity for female students completing Yr. 12, to explore the limitless possibilities offered in engineering. Students can look forward to 5 days of hands-on sessions, inspiring presentations, and fun social activities. View brochure. Applications close Friday 4th September. Spaces limited to 60 students. About WiE CAN Date: 17-21 January 2021 Location: UC College of Engineering, Christchurch Eligibility: Open to female students (including those who identify as female) completing Year 12 in 2020 at a New Zealand high
school. Cost: $575 – includes accommodation, food and activities during the week.
Māori, Pasifika, Fee Support Scholarships and Industry Sponsorship opportunities are available. ************************************************************************************
PIHMS CAREER WEEK OCTOBER 2020 7 - 9 October 2020 (2nd week of school holidays).
PIHMS is planning for Career Week in October to go ahead; if due to COVID-19 we have to postpone or cancel we will contact registered students and transfer to 2021 Career Weeks (April, July or October school holidays) Or refund registered students. Experience PIHMS, their culture, lifestyle, education, training to see if this is where your future lies. Get first-hand hand tips and information about the hospitality and tourism industry and find out how PIHMS works. $199 per person – everything is included – Accommodation, all meals & beverages and scheduled activities. Places are limited, for students in Years 12 & 13. Apply here www.pihms.ac.nz/career-week.html PIHMS graduates have great careers and lifestyles earning good $$$
There are loads of different career pathways in NZ and all around the globe including hotel management, event management, human resources, running your own restaurant and more!
As Scholarships open we will get the information out to you. Students are reminded to click on the GivMe logo on our school website https://jpc.school.nz/our-school/careers-gateway/scholarships/ to access the NZ wide scholarship database. This is free.
************************************************************************************ TOI OHOMAI 2021 Scholarships are now OPEN, all details are on the link below including the closing dates for all scholarships. https://toiohomai.ac.nz/services/fees-and-finance/scholarships
************************************************************************************ AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY SCHOOL-LEAVER AND FIRST-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS are now open. Apply now
at https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-types/undergraduate-scholarships/entry-level-and-first-year-scholarships.html?utm_campaign=MKT-UG-Newsletter%20June%202020&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqcst=272&elqcsid=552
Closing date for school leaver and first-year scholarships has been extended to 2 September. ************************************************************************************
MONEYHUB SCHOLARSHIP
MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start university in 2021. 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 MONEY GUIDE During the lockdown, the MoneyHub research team prepared a concise, single-page money guide that would speak to every teenager: Money in a Nutshell
GENEROSITY NZ (SCHOLARSHIPS) have made changes to their digital search facility for funding information i.e scholarships. To
access please click on the GivMe logo on the Scholarships page of our school website. Tips for using GivMe:
- Sign up for Generosity by clicking on the above link, and entering your student email address and a password. - You will be sent a confirmation email, which must be clicked on to return to the platform (sometimes this email ends up in the junk folder, so check). -Once you are in to the portal, click on the givME logo to go to the search options for scholarships. -This platform can be used across devices and off-site from the school using this log-in.
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 to study: https://www.studylink.govt.nz/starting-study/ ************************************************************************************
MENSA SCHOLARSHIP 2021 Up to three $500.00 scholarships available, for students who will be studying in a tertiary institute in 2021. The application process involves a 500 word essay on why they believe that their course of study will assist them to: · identify and foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity; or· encourage research in the nature, characteristics and uses of intelligence Application forms available from the Careers Hub. Application materials must be received by 31 August 2020
MASSEY UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2021 ARE OPEN NOW. They can be found on our primary scholarships for high school students at the very front of the scholarships page – www.massey.ac.nz/scholarships
AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB - John Drake Memorial Scholarship. For students that excel in rugby and in academic areas. This prestigious Scholarship is set up for a young driven individual with a mix of academic and sporting prowess. The recipient will receive $5000 per annum and must attend and study at the University of Auckland and play rugby at Auckland University Rugby Football Club in 2021. Forms are in the Careers Office.
DRIVERS LICENSING 2020 COURSE DATES 9am-2pm. $85 per course
Sept-15-16-17 Oct-13-14-15
Nov-3-4-5 Nov – 17-18-19 Dec-15-16-17
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
Contact: Lillian Emery 027 411-4104 (A registered supplier to WINZ–enquire if you require assistance)
Driver Directions is a FREE practical driving day course to help young drivers who have their Learners or Restricted drivers licence develop their
skills in a safe off-road environment under the watchful eye of their parent/caregiver. Young drivers are guided through a variety of skill based activities such as:
Braking
Parking, reversing and low speed maneuvers
Emergency reactions/awareness
Stopping distances
Crash avoidance / hazard detection
Vehicle maintenance Proposed dates for the rest of 2020 are:
Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 December To register and find out more information go to www.rotorualakescouncil.nz/driverdirections
