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26 June 2020
From the Principal’s Desk
Kia ora Katoa
On Wednesday we had our first opportunity to have a full school assembly since returning from lock down. The highlight was being
able to formally farewell Pete Wilkinson and express our gratitude for his contribution to Menzies College. My assembly speech
focused on contribution to community and strength in numbers. The whakatauki that supported this message was: “Ehara toku
toa i te toa takitahi He toa takitini toku toa” meaning “My strength is not due to me alone, but due to the strength of many”. The
message I hope students have taken away is about getting involved in any and all of the activities that are on offer next term. Some
of these opportunities outlined by the committees and others include: recycling, a Mufti Day on the last day of term the cost being
a canned food donation to be given to a Foodbank, an inter-whanau basketball competition, helping with the Open Evening on 5
August, Kapa Haka and the Menzies Mana Haka Waiata competition. We have also set the date for the school ball which is Saturday
5 September.
Thank you to everyone who supported their child’s learning by attending a conference over the last three weeks. We have targeted
an 80% attendance rate, so far we are at 67% with the last few conferences being held this week. Although we set aside dedicated
time for these conferences, Whanau or subject teachers are always available to talk to you about your child’s learning.
Grades for all subjects at all levels will be sent electronically to parents/caregivers on 24 July. Attitude to Learning Grades will also
be published at the same time and expect emails from subject teachers updating you on what the class have been doing. Please
refer to Learning Logs for individual comments.
In the first week back at school next term we will have a focus on wearing correct uniform. The PB4L committee is supporting this
by providing staff with reward tokens to be issued to students who always wear correct uniform. They look fantastic and we are
very proud of this. Please take the opportunity over the holidays to pay attention to any repairs required and buy new shoes for
growing feet.
Lastly, you will see a new canteen price list in this newsletter. Due to wage increases and the cost of ingredients going up, the
canteen has been forced to increase their prices. The canteen has to pay its own way otherwise money that is intended for your
children’s education is diverted to subsidise it. Please continue to support the canteen, they provide quality food at a reasonable
price and we want this to continue into the future.
Nga mihi nui
Kath Luoni
Principal
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PB4L - Achievement Slip Draw
Congratulations to the following students and staff members for winning the achievement slip draw.
Week ending 19 June - Seniors:
Ahna Norman, Jonas Lindsay, Toby Knapp, Kimberley Simmons and Mrs Wendy Ritson.
Week ending 26 June - Juniors: Leevi Pennicott, Trent Reriti, Floyd Paterson, Leo Lenssen and Miss Fleur Egerton.
Your vouchers can be collected from the office.
Important Dates
July 3 Last day of Term 2
20 First day of Term 3
22 Full school assembly
27-31 Green week (no outside appointments to be made)
August 5 Open Afternoon/Evening
10-14 Green week (no outside appointments to be made)
19 Full school assembly
27 Workday
31 September 4 Tournament Week
September 5 School Ball
Menzies College Rugby
It's not too late to play rugby! New players are very welcome. Please come and chat to either Mrs McKelvie or one of the players.
Also players, if you have outgrown your gear (head gear, body armour, shorts, socks etc) then please pop them into the Reading
Room or to the 'dog box'. They will be redistributed to players who may need them.
Lastly, good luck to our players this weekend! Thank you .
Mrs Lucy McKelvie
(Teacher in Charge of Rugby)
English Department
We end the term amidst a hive of activity! Our Level Three students are becoming adept jugglers as
they balance: Writing Portfolio, Auteur Study and Seminar. I’m really looking forward to the Seminar
assessment next Friday as it provides a varied means of assessment and helps to prepare our students
for ‘life after school’ where it’s very likely that they will have to present seminars in their study and/or
future careers.
Level Two and Level One are also ending the term in a similar manner: assessment being completed,
sent for moderation and given back to students. The 101 class have also been engaged in creative
assessments: this week finishing Static Image assessments while also preparing for their Speech
assessment (which will be delivered in the first week of Term Three).
Not to be forgotten are our hard-working Year Nine and Ten students who have also delivered Speeches,
created Static Images and are currently preparing for a written assessment.
As you can see, a core determiner within our curriculum requires teaching and learning programmes to
value three means of communication: written / oral / visual.
We endeavour to return assessments as quickly as possible and we’re proud of our (generally) prompt
turnaround. As you can see from the range of assessments referenced above, our subject is not always
‘black and white’. Generally, there are no wrong answers: more it’s the quality of the response and
argument which determines the grade. As such, our department works collectively to ensure that
we are looking at the assessment (whether it be produced in Year 9 or Year 13) through one, national
"eye". Frequently we send student work to be moderated with English teachers in other schools: and
frequently we receive work from our colleagues in other parts of New Zealand.
We wish our Junior Speech Competition entrants all the best as they prepare for the competition on 2
July. They are: Josie McLellan, Ellie Sisley, Sophie Ferguson, Liana Gauldie and Hunter Richards (Year Ten)
and Tessa Ayers, Trent Reriti, Rueben Constantine, Lewis McKelvie, Olivia Perriam and
Ethan Stewart (Year Nine).
Included in this newsletter are three Static Images produced by Ellie Sisley (top image) Anna
Sinclair (middle image) and Josie McLellan (bottom image). These images are powerful
and convey a strong message which links clearly to the visuals. If you require any further
information regarding the process of your son/ daughter please do not hesitate to get in
touch.
On behalf of the English Department
Mrs Lucy McKelvie (Head of Department English)
MENZIES COLLEGE - CANTEEN PRICE LIST 2020
Chicken Rolls $ 2.50
Sandwich $ 2.50 Daily Specials
Spaghetti Toastie $ 2.50 (Check the board)
Cheese Toastie/Mousetrap $ 2.50 Hot Salad Style Wraps $ 6.00
Butter Chicken Pie (large/small) $ 5.00/3.00 Macaroni Cheese $ 5.00
Jimmys Mince Pie $ 4.50 Chicken Fettucine $ 5.00
American Hot Dog $ 4.00 Sausage Rolls $ 3.50
Apricot/Chicken Wrap $ 5.00 Fried Rice $ 5.00
Cordon Bleu $ 3.50 Chicken/Beef Noodles $ 5.00
Pork Riblet Wrap (Hot) $ 5.00 Butter Chicken $ 5.00
Bacon & Egg Wrap (Hot) $ 5.00 Tomato Pasta Bake $ 5.00
Burgers $ 5.00 Lasagna $ 5.00
Chicken Tenders $ 1.00 Chicken & Rice $ 5.00
Mega Cheese Rolls $ 3.50 Nachos $ 5.00
Cheese Roll $ 1.50 Paprika Chicken $ 4.00
Garlic Bread $ 1.50 Potato Bake $ 5.00
Hash Brown $ 1.00 Enchilladas/Mex Pizza $ 4.00
Wedges $ 3.50 Sloppy Joes $ 5.00
Sour cream/relish/chilli sauce (each) $ 0.50
Doritos/Corn Chips $ 2.50
Waffles $ 2.50
Rookie Cookie $ 1.00
Drinks/Icecreams
Water - Pump $ 3.50
Milkshake $ 4.00
Milkshake with icecream $ 5.00
Barista Bros Milkshakes $ 4.50
Calci strong milkshake - carton $ 2.50
Mill Orchard (Juice) - 400ml $ 3.50
Coke - No Sugar $ 3.50
A range of ice creams/ice blocks
available from $1.70 - $4.00
Iced Tea $ 3.50
Chocolate Brownie/Slices/Muffins $ 2.50
Juicies $ 1.50
EFT-POS IS AVAILABLE AT THE CANTEEN
PRICES EFFECTIVE FROM MONDAY 20/7/20
Southern District Health Board
Community Oral Health Service
We have been advised by the Health Board that due
to Covid-19 the mobile dental health bus will not be
visiting our area and there will be delays in your child’s
next routine appointment. If you would like your child
seen at the Gore or one of the Invercargill clinics, or if
urgent dental care is needed please phone
0800 570 300.
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