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From James Clarke, Acting Principal
Some good news for NCEA students.
These things will be helpful for students anxious about what they can achieve this year
• Some subjects have reduced the assessment workload for this year.
• Tutor Group Teachers are mentoring students to create realistic and manageable work plans.
• Students have re-set their individual goals for the rest of this year which may mean reducing the aim to achieve fewer credits but still
for a level pass.
• Teachers can use greater flexibility in the requirements for assessment evidence.
• Opportunities are being offered for ‘catch-up.’
• For every 5 credits achieved, either internally or externally, 1 more credit is awarded; up to 10 for Level 1 and 8 for Level 2.
• Certificate endorsement needs 46 credits at Merit or Excellence, not 50 (not including the additional credits awarded.)
• Course endorsement needs 12 credits at Merit or Excellence, not 14; at least 3 in externals and 3 in internals.
• U.E. requirements have been adjusted down from 14 to 12 credits in three UE-approved subjects; still to include Level 3 pass and the
literacy and numeracy standards.
• Portfolio dates and NCEA final exams have been moved later to give more time to prepare.
NCEA & UE Covid19 Response
GOVERNMENT SCHOOL DONATION SCHEME
The College has accessed this scheme since it was introduced. It is now time to decide if we wish to continue that. It provides $150 per
student in place of any costs, except non-curriculum overnight camps. About 85% of schools in the country entered the Scheme. The
Board of Trustees will soon send out a survey to whanau to ask if we should continue participation in this Scheme.
TERM 2 REPORTS
Teachers are working on reports for all students to identify what level of achievement each student is at and what work needs to be done
in the future. These will be delivered to you by your students on the last day of this Term, Friday 3 July, and be available through the
Parent Portal.
If you wish to make responses or comments to me, please do so j.clarke@rosehillcollege.school.nz
DAYS
Term 2 Week 9 8- 12 June Days 6 - 4 Level 1 Announcement Monday
Smilecare Dentist Service on site.
Recently, Mrs Sue Baker a former Principal’s P.A. at Rosehill College, brought into the College this piece
of artwork by Barry Dabb, a former Art Teacher here. She has no room for it in her new residence. The
piece is dated 1979 and is of the Fisherman’s Needle in Whangaparaoa. Barry Dabb still works as an
artist in New Zealand.
We are excited to be able to have our staff and students back on site.
We will create manageable opportunities for students to achieve their goals.
We will communicate updates and changes in an on-going and constant way.
We will regularly check on students’ wellbeing and work progress.
We will praise and reward those who take up all opportunities and show innovation and initiative.
James Clarke,
Acting Principal Term 2
5 June 2020 Issue No. 17 www.rosehillcollege.school.nz
COVID-19 - Music in the Bubble Good News for Year 10 Camp!
Music Video Competition In the first two weeks of Term 4 the remaining Year 10 camps at
Waharau will take place. More details will be sent out regarding
Congratulations to all contestants! We hope that you had fun creating which dates each house will be attending. If you have any
your video and we know that it will remain as a special lock-down questions please contact the Head of House.
memory for you.
Two categories:
A. make a music video using one song or a medley of songs
B. make a music video using your own original song/composition. If you can, bring in a can!
Category A Category B Poverty is a large issue in New Zealand at the moment, especially after
1st prize: $100 1st prize: $100 recent developments regarding Covid-19. There has been an increase
2nd prize: $50 2nd prize: $50 in the number of families relying on food banks to put meals on the
table for their household. The Year 12 Social Studies class will be
Criteria - video will be judged on:
collecting cans and other non-perishable food items to donate to the
• creativity
Papakura Food Bank to help support families in need. We understand
• the story
that currently everyone is in different financial circumstances, but
• the use of those in your "bubble"
if you are in a position where you can add some extra cans to your
• entertainment value
shopping trolley, it would be very appreciated. It's 99 cent week at
• props used
PaknSave so there are some cheap options to pop into your trolley.
• musicality
In the coming weeks, our class will be going around to tutor groups
• x-factor
during tutor time to collect cans and other non-perishable food items.
The judges have deliberated and made a decision regarding the If you don’t want to carry around cans till tutor time, feel free to drop
COVID-19 - Music in the Bubble - Music Video Competition. them off to Mrs Aitchison in X13.
There were no entrants for Category B, so the prizes will be for
Category A only. The judges decision is final and no correspondence
will be entered into.
The winners will receive their prize at the Arts and Cultural Awards
evening in Term 4 and the winning video will also be shown during
that ceremony.
Congratulations to:
Category A - 1st prize - Sarah Waters - New Zealand Gumboots Song.
Category A - 2nd prize - Ingrid Lee - Blame it on the Boogie.
Māori and Pasifika Homework Centre
The Maori and Pasifika Homework Centre will be running in the
School Library each Wednesday after school from 3.30pm to 5pm,
until the end of the Term. Teachers from most subjects will be
Kia ora! Nau mai! Welcome back to available to work with students on their individual needs. Food will
Rosehill College Library! be provided for students who are utilising this initiative.
• An apology to those who received overdue emails during the
lockdown. We understand you were not able to return your books
during this time. The emails are automatically generated and we
were unable to stop these going out during lockdown. Thank you to
those who have returned their books since Level 2. If you still have Physio
overdue books, please return these back to the Library as soon as The physio will return from Tuesday 9 June 10am.
possible. If you would like an appointment please see Mrs Morling in the Sports
• A MASSIVE thank you to Fishpond NZ who kindly donated boxes of Office or t.morling@rosehillcollege.school.nz
books to our Library. We are overwhelmed by your generosity and Students are free if it is ACC related.
really appreciate the donations. Make sure you keep an eye on our Teachers $15 fee
New Book displays over the coming weeks to check out some of the The Physio will be here on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am; you
amazing donated titles! must make a booking.
• You may have seen a new face in the Library since our return to U60s/U70s Rugby Training
school. Kia ora! My name is Kylie and I’m the new Librarian here at There will be a training session for the U60 and U70 Rugby teams on
Rosehill College. I am a self-confessed fantasy fanatic and love all Saturday 6 June at 10am on the field at school. Please remember to
things Harry Potter. I’m super excited to be here and can’t wait to bring your own drink bottle.
meet you all! Parents, please remain in your cars if you stay to watch training due to
• Don’t forget to keep up to date with Miro and the Library by contact tracing requirements.
following us on Instagram @rosehillcollegelibrary Rowing
All those students who are interested in Rowing please come and sign
Noho ora mai – Stay well, look after yourself, goodbye
up in the Sport Office or email Mrs Morling,
The Rosehill College Library Team
t.morling@rosehillcollege.school.nz
15 June - 20 June
Writing Competition
One sentence Story
Write the truest sentence that you know. Opportunity for Year 8 and 9 students to participate in an online quiz
You need to write one sentence that supports Gifted Wellbeing or with a view to participation in a family-friendly game show 'Brain
explains your experience of Covid 19 Lockdown. Busters'
It is harder than it looks! But check some of these out...
Sometimes I don't wanna go back. Whitebait Studios are on the search for Year 8 and 9 students keen to
Worked and chiseled but still imperfect. participate in an online quiz from which point they may be selected to
Dreams tightly held, even when broken. audition for a new family-friendly game show 'Brain Busters' for kiwi
Change is always a breath away, we will get there kids.
If selected to appear on the show, you will be showcasing your academic
Photography Competition ability on a national level.
Pick an emotive word and represent it in a photo. Academically minded young New Zealanders will compete in a series
You need to choose an emotive word to support Gifted Wellbeing or of general knowledge and specialized knowledge rounds including
explains your experience of Covid 19 Lockdown. Then take a picture Science, History, Spelling moving through to a chance to race around
that illustrates this word. an exciting obstacle course on set and walk away with a maximum of
$1,000.
For example: Every child chosen to appear on screen will take away a minimum of
$100 prize money.
Hope The link to the quiz is found here ...www.brainbusters.co.nz
To apply and register your interest, take the quiz above, or email rosie.
maguire@whitebaitmedia.com letting us know your age, location
& key contact details.(Please note, the quiz must be completed and
submitted to be considered as a contestant!)
For either competition, there is a $50 prezzie card prize for winner of For your participation in the online quiz, you enter the chance to win a
each section - Junior Secondary Yr9 and 10, Senior Secondary Yr 11 -13 $100 prezzy card. (Note: spelling should be accurate for an answer to
Send your entries to president@giftedchildren.org.nz be correct)
Entries close June 30 2020 with winners announced on July 15th.
Gifted Awareness Week Social Action
Old keys often end up in landfill, so we are going to cash them in for charities instead.
Covid 19 Considerations: Please make sure that you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water after you have been handling keys.
RECYCLING OLD KEYS
Name:
Email: Age:
Collect as many old unused keys as you can
On June 30th 2020 Send this form with the keys to:
NZAGC
C/- Relax at Red Earth Gardens
17 Te Awa Kite Road
RD 2 Tuakau
Auckland 2697
• Vote below for how many ‘Keys’ are going to each charirty,
this will form a % of money from the sales of the keys.
• On the 15 July. NZAGC will announce the amount of money
going to each charity.
Kidscan NZ: (https://www.kidscan.org.nz/)
ECO NZ: (https://www.eco.org.nz/)
SPCA NZ: (https://www.spca.nz/)
WWF NZ: (https://www.wwf.org.nz/)
From the Lincoln University
Careers Department Lincoln University is excited to be hosting a series of “No-sweat”
information sessions via Zoom to cover everything students need to
know regarding Sport Scholarships.
Keystone Trust
We appreciate that this year has been a tough one for sport, so we
Study Award Scholarships are available to school leavers who meet have pulled together a panel of key people to help answer all of your
our eligibility criteria, and will be entering their first year of tertiary burning questions, and provide advice for young athletes looking
study in 2021. The Keystone Trust Study Awards are the premium to take the next step in their sporting careers. Students will get the
industry scholarships offered to students taking up studies for a career chance to hear from our code academy managers, athletes and
in the property and construction sector. The programme includes a scholars, as well as key staff from the Lincoln University Sport and
$5,000 scholarship per year for up to three years, mentoring, work Recreation team.
opportunities and guidance along their academic journey.
All sessions in the series will run on Monday evenings at 6pm for
Scholarship applications close on Friday 14 August, 2020. approximately 1 hour. Students can click here to register now at
For more information on eligibility please visit our website below. www.lincoln.ac.nz
More about Keystone Scholarships here Any questions please contact Anna Logie Anna.logie@lincoln.ac.nz or
021 270 1474
Victoria University
Canterbury University Come along to a digital information session
Canterbury University's virtual event for the Auckland region will take
We are hosting a two-part series of digital information sessions for
place on Thursday 11 June 2020.
prospective students. The first part will provide students with an
We'll have academic staff there to talk about our different qualifications, introduction to the University, and information about our degrees,
we'll cover scholarships and accommodation options, and have a live student life, accommodation, and scholarships.
Q&A session.
In the first part of the series, there are three sessions to choose from:
Students and their whānau will be able to select from various sessions • Wednesday 10 June, 6–7 pm
throughout the evening to tailor their experience towards the areas • Thursday 11 June, 6–7 pm
that interest them most. • Tuesday 23 June, 6–7 pm
Register These digital information sessions will introduce students to life and
Event details
study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. As well
Date: Thursday 11 June 2020 Here! as polls and live Q&A, the sessions will include information about:
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
• The student experience at Victoria University of Wellington and
Registration: Students and whānau should register
your capital city as a study destination.
via Eventbrite using the link below.
• Study areas, degree structure, and admission and enrolment.
• Accommodation, scholarships and student services.
• Students can register online to receive access details.
UniTalks
The second part of the series will focus on subject areas, and will be
Lets talk about UniTalks. Another virtual experience for your young
hosted by academics from our faculties. These subject information
people to engage in, and an exciting opportunity for students with a
sessions will be held on Tuesday 30 June and Wednesday 1 July. We
passion in specific subject areas.
will announce details of the subject area information sessions closer
If you are a student who is serious about; working in the health sector,
to the time.
working with spaces and places, working with young tamariki Or maybe
you're just curious about these things and want to know a little more?
This could be the talk that sparks inspiration. Virtual Careers Expo
Arohanui, The New Zealand Virtual Careers Expo will be held on 18-19 June. The
Unitec Pathways College Team expo will enable students to explore future pathways via real time
UniTalks - Study your passion, save the World interactivity and engagement with more than 30 tertiary education
What: Find out how studying your passion, can help save the World. providers from around New Zealand.
A talk from some of our expert lecturers. Students will enter into a virtual ‘exhibition hall’ and can browse
When: July School Holidays through a wide range of tertiary providers, visit virtual stands and
Time: 3.30pm engage in live chats and webinars with representatives from each
Criteria: for Year 11, 12 or 13 Secondary School Students institution.
Dates: Study Nursing, Save the World - 9th July 2020 Students will need to register online to access the expo. The details of
Study Landscape Architecture, Save the World - 8th July, 3.30pm the event are as follows:
Study ECE, Save the World - 7th July, 3.30pm
• Thursday 18 June 12–8 pm
The Talks will be given via zoom, and there will be time for live Q&A at • Friday 19 June 9–5 pm
the end. All students will receive a digital certificate of participation.
You can find out more about the event below.
www.mediadesignschool.com/virtual-careers-expo
Fabricator / Welder
Apprenticeship Opportunity College of Chiropractic
GGE are a structural steel factory in Papakura and currently have an
The New Zealand College of Chiropractic are holding two online
opportunity for 1-2 new Fabricator/Welder Apprentice/s to join their
information events next week on Tuesday and Wednesday at
team. Support and training will be given to the successful applicant/s.
4:30pm. RSVP via the links below.
You will need your drivers licence for this role.
Tuesday: www.chiropractic.ac.nz/tuesday-9-june
Contact Tony Wang by email : tony@gge.co.nz or phone : 021 798 213
Wednesday: www.chiropractic.ac.nz/wednesday-10-june
for further details.
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