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March 2018
Edition 54
2018 Head Students
Head Boy – Zach McLachlan
Hi, my name is Zach McLachlan and I am the Head Boy for 2018. Since beginning
school here in Year 7, I have seen the school grow in size throughout the years and
have witnessed many changes that have paved the way for making the school what
it is today. I am passionate about working with people and helping them in any way I
can through service to the community.
Involvement in school extra-curricular activities is important to me and I am involved in
several clubs including the Papamoa College Enviro-Council, LEOs Club and GSA.
Outside of school, I am a member of the Papamoa IOGKF Karate Club, having trained
there for the past nine years and gaining my Black Belt in 2014. 2018 should be a busy
year filled with great opportunities and it will be exciting to see how all those
opportunities develop throughout the year.
Head Girl – Izzy Whyte
Hiya, I'm Izzy Whyte and your Head Girl for 2018. Since I have been Papamoa College
right from Year 7, there have always been so many opportunities to get involved in
and to challenge myself. Whether it be through, academics, arts & culture or sports, I
believe my involvement in wider school life has really helped me to flourish and
become the leader I am today.
It has been super exciting to watch our school grow into more and more of a
community with every passing year, and I am extremely privileged to be a part of the
awesome team that is leading our journey for 2018. I'm eager to see what this year
has in store for us, and to see how we can to create more successes and unity within
both our school, and wider community!
Deputy Head Boy – Joseph Faulkner
Hi, I’m Joseph Faulkner and I am the Deputy Head Boy for Papamoa College in 2018.
I have been right through Papamoa College from Year 7 until now as a Year 13. I have
enjoyed watching the school grow and expand into what it has become today.
I am really excited to see what this year will bring, with all the new challenges and
opportunities that this role entails. As a student I am involved with a lot of extra-
curricular activities which are mainly made up of sport. I have played in the Papamoa
College 1st XI Football team for the past two years and will play again this year, I also
play in the Senior Boys Basketball team and had played in the Senior Water Polo team.
I can't wait to work with the Head Student team this year and do some great things.
Deputy Head Girl – Katherine Speidell
My name is Katherine Speidell. I’m the Deputy Head Girl for 2018. I joined Papamoa
College two years ago, and I enjoy getting involved in all the school clubs and organizing
fun events!
Outside of Papamoa College, I work as the CEO of One: Unique Minds and involve myself
with a bunch of volunteer events and groups including the Youth Advisory Group to the
Tauranga City Council. I also have a bunch of hobbies that take up most of my free time.
I look forward to serving Papamoa College this year!
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CONNECT: March 2018
Lower Middle School Camp
Puna wai lead the way by being the As groups were doing the Burma Trail, As the sun set on the second night, all
first Lower Middle School Commons to the rest of us were starting off the of the activity groups set out to
go on the 2018 camp. evening with a roaring bonfire. This practice their acts for the Narrows Park
activity consisted of chilling ghost Talent Show. The evening was filled
To start Puna wai’s camp adventure
stories and singing silly songs in front of with cheering, laughing and getting
we pulled up to an authentic Victorian
the roaring flames. For some, this was told off for being too loud, as each
museum called Firth Tower! I glanced
an opportunity to show off their singing groups performed individual acts. To
at all the ancient buildings that
skills, others… not so much. complete the fun-filled night, the
surrounded us. I could hear my
classmates chatting with excitement. On camp, the food was prepared by majority of the commons got up on
some great chefs and it tasted stage and sang ‘Let it Go’... to the
We were led by a kind, welcoming tour horror of many others who didn’t join us
amazing! Dinner was the best with
guide to a old milking shed. Here we on stage.
great lasagna the first night, and sweet
learnt about how Victorian people use
chicken with rice the second. Not to Narrows Park was an enjoyable,
to get their milk and how they made
mention the brilliant burgers and giant exciting and such a memorable camp!
butter. But the best part is we also got
sandwiches. All that great food fueled We believe everyone who goes will
to make our own butter. It tasted
us for all of our activities like the wet love their experience and we thank
great! While we were doing
waterslide and the popular pool. They everyone, especially parents and
this, another group was making old
even had speedy go-karts to race teachers for their support looking after
fashioned candles! Firth Tower was an
around in on a very bumpy track. A us while we were there.
eye opening, amazing experience,
personal favourite of many was the
that we will never forget! I didn’t think
archery with bows making arrows seem Written by:
camp could get any better... but it did!
as fast as a bullet. My favourite was the Fergus McHardy, Kaitlin Dunn and
Later that night we took on an
waterslide, allowing you to get massive Maysen Mitchell (Puna wai Students).
exhilarating, exciting Burma trail. The
air while flying through the air and
night was filled with laughter, screams,
landing on a bunch of mattresses.
lots of mud and heaps of fun!
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CONNECT: March 2018
Leos Club
The Papamoa College Leos Club have
begun with a roar this year. There are over
30 regular attendees. The President and
Secretary of the Leos , AKA Papamoa
College’s very own Head Boy and Girl,
Zach McLachlan and Izzy Whyte, have
led the charge for Leos to either donate
or participate in the annual Everest
Challenge. Zach’s sister Samantha, now
Vice President, is the organising force
behind this initiative.
Leos and non-Leos alike, over 20 students,
have climbed, or are continuing to climb,
the Mount 38 times to match the height of
Mt Everest to fundraise for Waipuna
Hospice. Some of the Leos are climbing as
groups. Others are completing the climbs
individually.
Collectively they have a raised almost
$500 and are still looking for more
sponsorship. Their Give A Little address is
https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/mount-
everest-papamoa-college-leos
In addition to the Everest Challenge, four
of the Leos members also attended the
annual Lions Conference for District 202L
and began a roster to help the Lions at
the local Papamoa Market. At the last
one the Leos attended, they managed a
selfie with Todd Muller.
What’s Happening Parent Student Conferences
These conferences will be held over
the following two days:
Lockdown DRILL
As part of our readiness for all emergencies, Papamoa College will be Wednesday 2 May
practising lockdown procedures this Thursday morning. The drill will last for only 2.00pm – 5.00pm, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
15 minutes and will provide an opportunity for students to practise dealing Thursday 3 May
with possible scenarios requiring a lockdown. 2.00pm – 6.00pm
During the drill and also during an actual event requiring a lockdown, on the Once the appoinments are open for
advice of Police, students will be asked not to use their phones to contact bookings you will go to
parents. As you can imagine, in a real lockdown situation, having parents www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and
arrive on campus will cause significant confusion and risk, making it difficult for enter the appropriate event code
Police and staff to identify possible offenders. (which will be sent to you soon) and
simply follow the instructions.
Mr Ballard – Deputy Principal
Please note: School will finish early for
Road Safety all students on these two days at
In recent weeks, the school has received reports from members 12.35pm. The buses will run at this
of the public about the behaviour of some of our students on early time.
their way to and from school.
Please remind your child that if they are riding bikes, scooters or Easter Break
skateboards they need to be considerate of other road users School is closed for the
and comply with road safety laws. Easter Break:
If your child rides a bike, they must have a helmet and they must Friday 30 March
wear it. We encourage parents to let us know when they see Monday 2 April
unsafe behaviour so we can follow this up with parents and, Tuesday 3 April
where necessary, the police.
Mrs Develter - Deputy Principal
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CONNECT: March 2018
Future Focus Class
Future Focus provides a project-based
learning approach to education, Dominik Mayfield Y11
allowing the students to gain real world
experience and employer desired soft
skills, while still almost seamlessly,
gaining the necessary knowledge to
meet the requirements of Level 1
NCEA. Workshops are also provided
during class time to help us with our
learning, and our projects provide the
context for applying this knowledge.
Some of the projects happening at the
moment include building an electric
vehicle, establishing a community
garden, creating programmes for
students to advise about body positivity
and designing tsunami resistant homes!
Pictured is Dominik Mayfield gaining
some insight into Mussels as a possible
material for eco friendly building.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
Mrs Pip Leslie
Future Focus Teacher
UMS Camp to Summerhill
Team Wairere watched the sun set and rise again, had a 'minute
to win it’, built a gnome’s village, hunted for treasure and
explored one of the Bay’s most stunning recreation parks that is
Summer Hill. Our views spanned the east coast for as far as the
eye could see, with not a cloud in sight and although a roasting
28 degrees up at the car park, we were blessed with a much
cooler and shaded space to enjoy our activities, under the thick
tree canopy.
Being the first camp out this year we kicked off the inaugural UMS
Summer Hill photo competition. Kids found beauty in many
aspects of nature and creativity came in the form of lighting and
perspective. We cannot wait for the grand final judging in about
week 8. Our highly anticipated ‘barn dance’ was postponed;
however, hearts pounded and excitement rose as we played
‘Bingo’ under the setting sun.
Although we always return exhausted and filthy, camp is where
life time memories are made and life long friendships develop.
As a teacher, it is a real privilege to be a part of that and a
unique opportunity to get to know who our students really are.
This is hands down the highlight every time!
A special thanks to all of the parents who supported us by
ensuring tents, food, torches, and sleeping bags were packed,
those who provided rides to and from, our camp parents and
support crew. Without you, we could not do what we do.
Ms Marcie Hintz
Leader of Wairere Learning Commons
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