Rotorua Lakes High School

Rotorua Lakes High School
 “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”

 NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 14 – 21 MAY 2021

 CHALKBOARD
 From the Principal – P. 1 - 2
 Information – P. 2 - 3
 Student Successes – P. 4
 Sport – P. 4 - 5
 News from Teachers – P. 6
 Careers / Gateway – P. 6 - 8
 Notice Board – P. 8
 Contacts – P. 8

Kia ora Koutou,

Winter sports are now in full swing and many of our teams are having great success in their respective codes. It’s
great to see our Boys’ rugby taking off again and the Girls rugby team starting their season with a grading day on
Monday. It was also great to see the enthusiasm of our basketballers in their skills session with Bruce Boyce. Our
Boys’ Footballers had a very positive week with wins over WHHS for the Seniors and Boys’ High for the Juniors. Can
I also thank the many parents and whānau for coming along to support at games and practices – our drive to
develop Sports and activities for our students is definitely gaining momentum. As always, a big shout out to our
coaches and managers – your time and energy make these opportunities possible.

One of the core values that we endeavour to develop in our students is Respect. Respect for self, Respect for others,
Respect for our environment – both within the school and the wider community. We do our best to develop our
school environment to be a pleasant and welcoming place to be. It saddens and frustrates me that a very small
proportion of our school community feel it appropriate to graffiti and vandalise our school, in particular toilets. This
week we were forced to limit the access to toilets during class time – there was still the ability for students to have
access, but the freedom to access all toilets in the school during teaching times has been reduced. This is not an
action that has been taken lightly, and as a parent I do not want to see students put in a difficult position.

I would like to ask for your help. Firstly, can I ask caregivers to remind students that intervals and lunchtimes are
there for them to use the toilets if needed. Taking time out of teaching and learning disrupts not only the student
leaving, but also others in the room. When we reach NCEA our students have to focus and sit for 3 hours of
assessment. It’s important that our students can learn to sit for one hour in classes without the need to head out
of the room.

Secondly, I value the respect and honesty that the vast majority of our students have in their interactions at RLHS.
I have asked that if a student notices any sort of vandalism, graffiti or otherwise, can they please inform a staff
member as soon as possible. If you can reinforce this message I would appreciate that.

I would also like to state that I am aware some students have specific needs to be out of class at a given time, and
this focus on staying in class and minimising disruption will not impinge on their ability to have their needs met.

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We all want to maintain our school environment and I hope you agree with me that working with our students and
community to minimise damage and graffiti will support this goal. My hope is that we can return to normal toilet
availability in the near future and that the message will get through to the small number of misguided individuals
who are ruining things for the majority.

Frankly, it’s frustrating that these negative acts distract us all from the positive events that are happening on a day
to day basis at Lakes.

So, on a more positive note, on Monday we will have a Pink Ribbon Mufti Day to raise funds for Breast Cancer.
Students wear your finest pink outfits and bring along a $2 donation. Thanks to Mrs Goodrick and our House Leaders
for driving this event.

I am also looking forward to Tuesday next week when we have our Term Awards Assembly. There have been so
many positive events – sporting, academic and cultural that we want to recognise and I am looking forward to
congratulating our students at that event.

Thank you for your continuing support. Enjoy the weekend.

Ngā mihi

Jon Ward
Principal / Tumuaki
wardj@rotorualakes.school.nz

 INFORMATION

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ASSESSMENTS
The following assessment has been set down. There may be times where, due to unforeseen circumstances,
changes will need to occur. This will be done in consultation with the class(es) concerned.

 Level Subject Standard Date
 1 Maths (11MAT) 91032 Please note change of date
 24 May
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2021
Please note the following term dates for 2021:

 BRIEF LOOK – TERM 2 2021
 27 May Te Arawa Regional Manu korero competitions
 2 June Te Arawa Secondary schools kapa haka regionals
 4 June Senior Tracking reports issued
 MONDAY 7 JUNE PUBLIC HOLIDAY (QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY)
 17 June Senior Leadership Conference All Day (for senior prefects, House Captains)
 25 June Junior Reports issued
 25 June NCEA Tracking reports issued
 29 & 30 June Report evenings
 FRIDAY 9 JULY END OF TERM 2

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MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE
 Each WEDNESDAY from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11
 All students are Welcome - Please bring a snack and remember this is a space where all students
 can come and complete homework, get some help if needed or simply have some time to do the
 mahi.
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 STUDENT SUCCESSES

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SMOKEFREE ROCKFEST 2021
 Last Sunday, Just Cate - aka Caitlin Newson performed at the Baycourt Theatre
 in Tauranga. Caitlin performed her own song Canvas. This stunning
 performance earned Caitlin 2nd Place in the Bay of Plenty region in the Solo/Duo
 section. She now is eligible for national selection. Over the next few weeks, Caitlin
 will compose 3 more songs for submission to nationals.

 BIG CONGRATULATIONS
 CAITLIN - this is a wonderful
 achievement.

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 YR 13 TOURISM STUDENTS
 Another great day of learning outside the
 classroom today for the Yr13 Tourism
 students. A whizz around Lake Rotorua on
 Katoa Jet, an informative tour behind the
 scenes of the lakefront and Waiariki Spa
 development, fun at the Trick Art Gallery,
 a tour through facilities at Millenium Hotel
 and a visit to the Redwoods Treewalk.

 Thank you so much to the operators, developers
 and staff today who gave students a chance to see
 the varied roles they could work in within this
 exciting industry.

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YEAR 10 ART
 Year 10 have finished their skate decks and they look fabulous! The
 work is on display for a short time in the main reception area, and will
 then be sent home with the artists. All welcome to come in and view.

 Fantastic
 effort by the
 year 10 art
 class 

 SPORT

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GIRLS FOOTBALL
 On Wed 19 our girls football team kicked off their season
 (pardon the pun!) against a very well drilled and coached
 JPC team at JPC. The final score was 9-0 but only 0-3 at
 half time – a superb effort. The girls got tired and are
 working on their fitness. JPC beat us 17-0 last year so
 this was a huge improvement considering we had three
 new players. The JPC coach said we made their team run
 all over the place and our skills were really good. Well
 done to our girls.

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BOYS 1ST XI HOCKEY
 A mild night in Rotorua saw us playing against Whaka from Taupo. A
 quick goal in the first minute by Lakes set the scene for most of the
 game. The boys played well, with good bursts of power throughout the
 game seeing another 4 goals
 throughout the game. There were
 good opportunities to put into
 practice the skills being developed at
 training. A convincing win of 5-0 with
goals by Tama Te Whau (2), Jayden Fraser, Dylan Fouracre and Ethan
Hoggard. Player of the Day Tama Te Whau.

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BOYS 2ND XI HOCKEY
The Boys 2nd XI travelled to Whakatane and met a well drilled Whakatane High School Side who took out the match
with an 8-0 scoreline. Our boys played well in parts but struggled to link up with their passing at times and allowed
Whakatane too much time in the circle and they punished us with some slick passing and good positional play. Our
player of the day was Josh Tawhara, who worked hard all night long and showed good positional play. The boys
are looking to their first home game next week in Rotorua against Boys High 3rd XI.
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GIRLS RUGBY GRADING DAY – FANTASTIC DAY OUT
 On Monday this week our girls rugby team travelled to
 Paengaroa to play their first games of rugby for the season. For
 some, this was their first ever game! Fantastic day out with
 tremendous support from our players whānau who travelled as
 far as Opotiki to support their moko 

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BRILLIANT BASKETBALL SESSION
We had a great skill session with Bruce Boyce from Evolution Basketball NZ on Saturday 15 May. It was a very
successful day for our Junior and Senior Boys. Our boys benefited hugely from Bruce’s vast experience in coaching
basketball. Thanks so much to Bruce and we hope to organise this again.

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BOYS RUGBY
 Rotorua Lakes high school under 14‘s rugby team played
 on Saturday the 15th at home against JPC. This was our
 first home game of the season and it was great to see the
 local community come out with staff and students
 supporting.

The team are still finding their feet learning how to work with each other. The team is gaining more confidence
each week. Player numbers have been increasing weekly with the boys participating having great attitudes and a
willingness to learn.

JPC started of the game well, getting up early to a few tries. Being down at half time it was time to reassess the
situation, have a good talk and a new plan and direction. The second half effort and commitment were outstanding
from the boys just falling short by one try to finish the game. Final score JPC 35 – Rotorua Lakes high school 27.

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This week we play on Friday the 21st at our school, kickoff at 3:30 pm. We are hosting Rotorua Boys High School
the boys have prepped well this week and are looking forward to the challenge.

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BOYS FOOTBALL
Convincing wins on Wednesday night in Boys’ Football.
1st XI won 4-1 against WHHS 1st XI
2nd XI (Juniors) won 16-0 against RBHS Junior B
Really positive team play from both our squads. Well done boys.

 NEWS FROM OUR TEACHERS

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 PINK RIBBON MORNING
 We are looking forward to our Pink Ribbon morning next week on Monday 24. Over $2,397 has been
 raised so far. This is a huge shout out to Katherine Goodrick who has organized and worked tirelessly
 to make this a successful event. Judging by the donations collected so far and the fantastic sponsors,
 it is already a huge success. Thank you Katherine and thank you to everyone for your support.

 Tickets are no longer available, but you can still donate by following the links below and on
 Facebook.

 If you would like to donate please contact goodrickk@rotorualakes.school.nz or donate directly to our
 page https://pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz/page/rotorualakeshighschool

 CAREERS / GATEWAY

Each week on the noticeboards around the school there will be 3 random career pathways/job opportunities for
students to see. These opportunities will be explained along with pay scale and job opportunities within NZ. We
are hoping this will help our students understand the many unnoticed pathways available and help them
understand various roles. Please ask your students to view these each week. This could be a great discussion point
at home.

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This week’s Pathways are about:

 Diversional Therapist
 Brick/Block layers
 Security Officers

 If your students have any questions they can come and see me in the Gateway office or email me.
 Thanks Eva Hingston. hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz

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BEAUTY FOCUS & BEAUTY PRESENTATION COURSE
This is a great course which will help you understand applying makeup, presentation, confidence skills and customer
services skills. This course is 1 day a week for 8 weeks at the Service Skills Centre in town. You will also gain 16 level
2 credits.

SECURITY COURSE
This course is the mandatory training for all security Industries, teaching you how to manage conflict in a security
context. 2 day course here at school which will help you with after school security work around Rotorua and a great
advantage if you are wishing to enter security, police or the defence work. This is 8 Level 3 and 4 Level 2 credits.

Come and put your name up on the noticeboard in the Gateway office.
Sign up quick we have limited spaces!
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 Saturday 22nd May - RNZAF Recruitment Day – Rotorua Airport
 Sun 23rd & Mon 24th May – Otago Uni On Campus Open Days
 Wednesday 26th May – Victoria Uni Information Evening – Hamilton
 Thursday 27th May – Victoria Uni Information Evening – Tauranga
 Wednesday 16th June – Massey Uni Liaison Visit - 1.30pm in L1
 Tuesday 29th June – Auckland Uni Online Open Day
 Friday 23rd July – Lincoln Uni Canterbury Campus – 10.00am – 4pm
 29th July – Otago Uni Virtual Open Day
 Fri 30th and Sat 31st July – Massey Uni Virtual Open Day
 1st August – University Hall’s of Residence applications Open Tuesday 29th June – Auckland Uni
 Online Open Day
 School Leavers & 1st Year Scholarship close 25th August – Auckland Uni
 Saturday 28th August – Auckland Uni Campus Open Day
 Contact the Careers Department for further info: Barbara Walker 3456124 x 235
 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz
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 MoneyHub has updated its comprehensive directory of student jobs. With 50+ well-
 known employers listed and links to their student job application details, getting a part-
time job is a lot easier with this guide: https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/student-jobs.html This guide is free to use,
download and take action on. There are a number of tips for job application success as well as a CV guide and
interview tips, designed to make the application process less stressful for your students.

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NOTICE BOARD

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 Phone: 07- 345 6124
 Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz
 wwww.rotorualakes.school.nz
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