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Issue III-Term 1-April 2019
Horoeka Haemata
Highlights
He kākano i ruia mai Rangiatea.
The seed will not be lost.
Upcoming Key Dates:
Wednesday 10th April-Exhibition Night 5-6.30m
Friday 12th April-Sunday 28th of April-School Holidays
Rolleston College - (03) 595 2490 - admin@rollestoncollege.nz
Issue III-Term 1-April 2019
Principal's Panui
He kākano i ruia mai Rangiatea.
The seed will not be lost.
April 2019
Members of the Rolleston College community will be well aware of the need to develop
learners who have transferable skills and dispositions. The ability to communicate,
analyse problem solve and act with creativity are all becoming increasingly important.
Just as important is how these skills are utilised and there is a growing awareness of the
need to develop civic minded leaders of tomorrow. Young adults who see the need to
act on a community/national and even global level where they use their skills to benefit
others.
Schools now see the need to specifically target and develop social skills and social
awareness as an important part the learning process and this is where many of these
transferable attributes become most relevant.
What is interesting is that there are a variety of ways that civic awareness and
community empathy can be developed within a school and some of these are quite
straightforward.
The participation in extracurricular activities like a sports team or a drama production
develops a young person's sense of belonging and accountability as well as their sense
of understanding others, helping others and being responsible for their actions. It
makes no difference whether this ‘team’ is the elite squad or a social team the benefits
for the individual are the same. It is all about the involvement.
In the same way learning another language develops an understanding and
appreciation of others, this leads to developing a sense of empathy that helps us all to
understand those who walk a different path to the one we are on. It is not necessarily
important whether that subject is Te Reo or French the key is the ability to use a
language to gain an insight into another culture and this is where the awareness of
others can thrive and develop in a young mind.
Being a school that has international learners is also a comparatively easy way to
develop these important civic skills and dispositions. The normalisation of interacting
with young people of other cultures is hugely beneficial in assisting our young adults to
gain an understanding of diversity and difference. With this in mind we welcome our
first international learners to Rolleston College this week. This group of learners from
Spain will be with us for two weeks learning about life in New Zealand as we, in turn,
learn more about Spanish life, language and culture.
We live in a global village and a connected world so the development of civic minded
socially aware learners is vital if our children are to be able to respond with empathy
and understanding to the world they live in.
As Principal I see examples of this civic awareness on a daily basis from learners
writing letters to the Prime Minister to a group of learners providing a thank you
afternoon tea for staff, from learners writing letters and providing morning tea for the
local Police through to learners making videos to show support for the Muslim
community. All of these come from the learners themselves who want to make a
difference, want to have a positive impact and want to play their part in creating a
better world.
Rolleston College - (03) 595 2490 - admin@rollestoncollege.nz
Interested to learn what a
career in the defence force
would look like for you?
Come along to our evening information session and
learn more about the exciting roles, and career
opportunities available in the NZ Defence Force.
Everyone has a passion in life, see where your passion
fits into an amazing career with us.
When: 28 March 2019
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Where: HMNZS Pegasus, 419
Montreal Street, Christchurch
We look forward to seeing
you there!!
Rolleston College - (03) 595 2490 - admin@rollestoncollege.nz
Issue III-Term 1-April 2019
For those who missed out on enrolling, we still have:
Digital Illustration-9 spaces left
Game Art & Development- 10 spaces left
Video Content Creation-14 spaces left
3D Character Animation-12 spaces left
Intro to Web Design-15 spaces left
Intro to App Design-15 spaces left
Intro to Indesign-15 spaces left
Yoobee's Holiday Programmes offer high school
students a great opportunity to get creative, have fun
and learn new skills in the ever-changing world of
design.
Send through your enrollment to:
lyndal.lane@acgedu.com
Rolleston College - (03) 595 2490 - admin@rollestoncollege.nz
Student Spotlight
TRIATHLON
Isla Holland did Rolleston College proud as she competed in
the Secondary School Triathlon over the weekend of March
7-8th. Despite biking with a mountain bike during the biking
portion, Isla persevered and showed incredible resilience
and strength. Isla just decided to give it a go and gave it her
all. So proud of her! Keep rocking that Rolleston Spirit!
Rolleston College - (03) 595 2490 - admin@rollestoncollege.nz
Teen Coach Workshops
Interested in being a better coach for the young driver in
your family? Want to learn how to reduce the stress of
teaching your kids to drive? Want to make sure they get
the best start to their driving?
Head along to a Teen Coach workshop where parents and
caregivers will be given practical tips on how to teach
your kids to drive confidently and competently without
turning your hair grey!
Wednesdays, 6.30pm, free, no bookings required
13 March: Lincoln Library
20 March: Rolleston Library
27 March: Darfield Library
3 April: Leeston Library
Rolleston College - (03) 595 2490 - admin@rollestoncollege.nz
Fundraiser Rolleston College staff and students are selling tshirts and hoodies! We held a design competition and voted on our favourite designs. Below are the winning designs.All proceeds will go to the victims of the horrendous terrorist attack and to help provide counselling to those who experience trauma. Order forms were sent home with the learners. Money and orders are due back Thursday 11th of April. Rolleston College - (03) 595 2490 - admin@rollestoncollege.nz
In the
Community
EST 1995
On Saturday 6 April, Fonterra Darfield is opening our
doors for a Site Open Day and it would be great to
get the word out to the Selwyn Region Community.
For this visit, there are time slots and the number of
people permitted on the tours is limited with tours
being filled on a first-come-first served basis. All other
details, including Health & Safety requirements, are
on the website.
Rolleston College - (03) 595 2490 - admin@rollestoncollege.nz
Learner
Spotlight
“Where I Am From”
Jacey Millano
I am from the Neverland,
where I believe youth and magic exists;
Where all nations come in peace.
I am from heroes and heroines.
From novels to animes;
From animes to comics.
I am from a mixed plate;
from Philippines to Spain-
I think all my nationalities are great.
From ‘Kamusta’ Uncle and Aunty;
To Mister and Mrs.
I am from the city I was born at;
Where I hope to return to.
I am from the rice that never ends in my place.
From late nights and early mornings;
I am from walks on the beach;
With sand on my feet;
And not wanting to go home after a vacation.
I am from my friends that influences my moods.
I am from my crazy cousins who means so much to me.
I am from birthday parties;
And having everyone come that we knew.
I am from K-dramas and kpop;
That influences my being
I am from going to church every Sunday;
I am from the one who died at the cross for me.
I’m from my family:
My mom, my dad and my younger brothers.
I am from my family.
Christchurch
Events
URL https://mailchi.mp/ara/experience-
ara-newsletter-mar-27-3477909
Holiday workshops are getting closer!
Make sure to register to secure your
spot for the April holidays.
Some exciting workshops include:
Cooking-Maori/Pacifica
I.T. Work
Flight Engineering
Intro to Nursing
Health ScienceIn the Community
An informational session for those interested in school board
elections.
Location: Hornby High School Thursday 11th April 6pm
RSVP: lshelley@nzsta.org.nz. Attendance is FREEYou can also read
