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

 NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 17 – 3 JULY 2020

 CHALKBOARD
 From the Principal – P. 1 - 2
 News – P. 2 - 3
 Dept News – P. 4 - 5
 Sports – P. 6
 Careers/Gateway - P. 6 - 7
 Notice Board – P. 7 - 9
 Contact Us – P. 9
 Our Sponsors – P. 9

Kia ora Koutou,

This is my last newsletter of Term 2, and what a Term it has been! We are all aware of the significant disruptions
to our school year thus far. But also, the positive interactions that have come about because of these events. I
want to take this opportunity to congratulate our students for how they have dealt with the constantly changing
environment, maintained their focus and have risen to the various challenges facing them. I would also like to
thank all our parents and caregivers for the significant input (not necessarily all wanted!) in the day to day education
of our students. The support that we have been able to provide to all our learners is testament to the hard work
and professionalism of the staff we have at Lakes. They have created, adapted and developed resources and
materials that have allowed our students to continue with their learning. Added to this, they have frequently
provided advice, support and a sounding board for students who have been dealing with stressful situations. I
would like to Tautoko all our staff for their efforts.

It was great to see so many of our community attending our parent / teacher evenings last week. I know for some
there were concerns around progress and hopefully the conversations provided a measure of reassurance and also
clarified the positive pathways forward that we have in place for our students. It was good to see parents smiling
both on the way in and the way out! If you missed these for any reason, and want to catch up with any specific
staff, please feel free to email us at the school and we can pass on your queries in the right direction or you can
email teachers directly.

One of the key focuses of Term 3, will be our practice assessments. In some ways, I prefer not to call them practice
assessments but derived grade exams. The reason for this is that these assessments provide evidence that we can
give to NZQA to determine a grade for a student should they be unable to go to the final external exams. Every
year, there are a number of students who have medical issues or family concerns which prevent them from
attending the final exams. In these cases, with the appropriate documentation, we can look at providing derived
grade evidence. The way this year is going, I think it would be wise for all students to have strong derived grade
evidence in the bank. Here’s hoping it won’t be needed.

At the start of Term 3 we are welcoming back Mrs Kat Goodrick from maternity leave. Her classes have been ably
supported by Mrs Annie Scott for the first two terms, and I want to thank her for her invaluable support and

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professionalism. She will not be a stranger to the school in the future as she will continue to support us in a day
relief role.

As we all know it has been a long term and I have stressed to our staff how much everyone needs to take a break,
re-charge batteries and be ready for the important academic Term 3. I hope that you and your Whanau will have
an opportunity to relax, recuperate and generally rest at some point through the break.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on the 20th July.

Have a safe break.

Nga mihi,

Jon Ward
Principal / Tumuaki

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SUBJECT INFORMATION 2021
During the first two weeks of Term 3 senior students will be making choices about subjects next year. There is an
subject evening for students and whanau on Wednesday 29 July 4 - 6pm. Head of Departments and Teachers In
Charge will be available to talk about what their department offers. At the start of term 3 students will also be
issued with a guide to help in this process. The school’s curriculum guide is also on schoolpoint, with details on
what subjects offer.

To access our Subject Choice Advice booklet please click on this link https://www.rotorualakes.school.nz/wp-
content/uploads/2020/06/Subject-Choice-Advice-2020.pdf

We will be using schoolpoint (the same one we used for parent interviews) for students to select their subjects. This
will not be turned on until the day of the open evening Wednesday 29 July to encourage the students to have
conversations about their choice. Students will be able to make their selections after planning their course and
talking with their teachers and whanau. We ask that parents "OK" their child's choices through their login to school
point (instructions below). HOD's will then confirm the student has made the prerequisites or is likely to make the
prerequisites of the course they have chosen.

At the option evening we will have some devices available for families to use. If you need any help logging into or
using schoolpoint please contact Mrs Allen allenl@rotorualakes.school.nz or 345 6124 ext 221.

How to approve your child’s courses:
1. Log into SchoolPoint
2. Navigate to "My Courses" in the left hand navigation
3. You will see the subjects your child has chosen. The information button gives you more details about the subject
4. This is where you approve each subject choice your child has made

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ONLINE SAFETY
Being safe online is a huge issue for many students in today’s technological world. Having conversations around
cyber safety is growing ever more important. Here is a government supported website which might be a good
place to start these difficult conversations: https://www.keepitrealonline.govt.nz/
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SCHOOL BALL 2020
 As you are all aware the School Ball is on Saturday 25 July 2020 at the Blue Baths.
 Just a reminder that:
 School fees need to be paid for students to be eligible to attend the Ball.
 For students who want to bring a partner from another school they need to complete
 an “Outside Partner Application” form (available at student reception), and return it to
 Mrs McLeod at the time of purchasing their tickets.
 Theme this year is “Arabian Nights”.
 To all our Senior Students – have a great night!!
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 BRIEF LOOK – TERM 3 2020
20 July FIRST DAY OF TERM 3
29 July Subject Info Evening 4 pm – 6 pm
4 August Open Day (yr 9 attend. Yr 10, 11, 12 & 13 - study day)
6 August Open Night (for students and parents interested in 2021 enrolment / information)
27 August – 1 Sep Senior Prelim Exams
11 September Reports Issued
16 September Report Evening – 3.30 pm – 6pm
18 September Student Elections to the Board of Trustees
25 September LAST DAY OF TERM 3
HOLIDAYS Mon 28 September – Sun 11 October
Monday 12 Oct FIRST DAY OF TERM 4

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ASSESSMENTS
The following assessments have 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 Drama 90997, 90999 Week 1 & 2 of Term 3
 2 Drama 91214, 91216 Week 1 & 2 of Term 3
 3 Drama 91512, 91513, Week 1 & 2 of Term 3
 91515
 3 Music 91425 Week 1 Term 3
 1 Paint & Print 90914, 90915 24 July
 2 Painting 91311, 91316 31 July
 3 Painting 91446, 91451 3 August

From the Maths Dept
All Year 11 MSC students have a Study Break assignment to complete on their own paper by Wed 22 July. Each
student has been given a paper copy and the assignment has been added to their Google Classroom as well.

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 FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS

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MATARIKI CELEBRATION
13 – 20 JULY 2020

 Ka puta a Matariki ka rere a Whānui.
 Ko te tohu tēnā o te tau e!
 Matariki appears, Whānui starts its flight.
 This is the sign of the new year

In the mid-winter solstice each year, a special cluster of stars known as the ‘Seven Sisters’ or to Māori, Matāriki
‘the eyes of God’ or Matāriki ‘little eyes’, rises, heralding a new beginning for many Māori. In each and every
culture world-wide, pūrākau or stories about these stars are shared. In Japan, these stars are known as ‘Subaru’,
in Greece they are known as Pleiades.

Traditionally for many Māori, Matāriki was the time to prepare for the year ahead and for preparing the fishing
and planting calendars. For some iwi, the rising of Puanga ‘Rigel’ which rises around 8-9 days ahead of Matāriki
is the start of a new year. Matāriki is a perfect time to reflect on the past year, a time to make decisions, to
celebrate with whanau and friends, a time to prepare for the year ahead, a time to celebrate Māori arts and
culture and a time to remember those who have passed on.

To the many friends of the school, students and staff of the Rotorua Lakes High School Community who have
lost loved ones this year, we take this opportunity to remember you all and your loved ones at this time.

 Ki a koutou kua ngaro ki te pō uriuri, ki te pō whakaoti atu ai te tangata,
 haere, haere, haere atu rā.
 Haere ki te putahitanga o rehua, ki Te Kahurangi,
 ki ngā toi o Rangi, hoki atu ki te tihi o Manono,
 ki te kaihanga o ngā mea katoa, ki a Io Matua Kore.
 E kore koutou e warewaretia e mātou nei kua mahue nei ki muri,
 Haere, haere, haere atu rā.
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LUNCH ORDERS IS COMING TO OUR SCHOOL ON JULY 27TH!

 www.lunchorders.co.nz

 Lunch Orders is a convenient and contactless online lunch ordering
 platform. You will be able to browse the NEW Eat Smart menu and order
 or schedule a nutritionally balanced and affordable meal anywhere at
 any time. Your order is then sent to the canteen where it will be made
fresh on the day, ready for your hungry learner to pick up at lunch. Easy as that!

 Rest easy knowing that your child’s nutritious lunch is sorted with Lunch Orders. 

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KICKSTART BREAKFAST
 KickStart Breakfast, is a community partnership initiative with Fonterra, the Government and Sanitarium
 where they provide free kai for schools across Aotearoa.
 Lakes have been accepted as a participating school starting in Term 3.
 We were recently offered the opportunity to receive free bread with support from the Whakaora
 Trust, and because of this we have started up a daily Breakfast Club offering toast and a hot drink each
 morning in the Auditorium.
 Now that we have the availability of the KickStart Breakfast for Term 3 we will be able to offer a more
 substantial breakfast. Lakes provides the hot drink and the spreads but the other products are all kindly
 donated.
 The Auditorium is a great place to run this from as it has a kitchen, with a dishwasher and there are tables
 and plenty of chairs available as well as storage space.

 We are looking for volunteers who could help with serving a breakfast of weetbix, toast and a hot
 drink to students. Please contact Liandra Allen 3456124 ext 221

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HEALTH CARE DURING THE HOLIDAYS
 • Just a reminder that over the holidays Leesa, the Piripoho Nurse who is based at Owhata Medical Centre
 is available at no cost. Please contact: 027 3459699.
 • Also, 12- 24 year old’s can be seen for free at Roto Vegas Health 0800 234509.
 • You do not need to be enrolled at either place.

To all our students and families – have a healthy, happy and safe break!
From Nurse Rach.
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A REMINDER TO OUR STUDENTS
You can follow our nurse using these platforms:

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LOST PROPERTY / CONFISCATED ITEMS
 Items of lost property (including school uniform) and confiscated items are being held at Student Reception.

 They will be held until the beginning of term 3, after that they will be disposed of and/or sent to charities.
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FROM THE BOT
The following policies are currently up for review. If you would like to view any of these policies, we invite you to
come into the school where they are available at the Principal’s PA office. Alternatively, if you would like a copy
emailed, please send an email to humphriesj@rotorualakes.school.nz
 New Policy – Board Meeting & Board Resolutions via Electronic Means (RLHS)
 Credit Card Policy (renewal) (RLHS)
 RTLB – Policies for renewal:
 o Appointment of RTLB, Cluster Charter, Personnel, RTLB Practice, Health & Safety

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SPORTS
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BASKETBALL RESULTS – 25 JUNE 2020

 Girls
 Our girls were missing 2 of our regular players and had to dig deep to beat
 a very determined RGHS Maroon Team. The very close game ended with
 the win to us at 25-20, Players of the Day were: Capryce Proctor and
 Waire Hapeta. Well done girls!

Boys
Our boys played Ruamata Tama-Tuakana (Snrs) and after a very
close first quarter pulled away to win comfortably, 48-32, Player of
the Day was Yohan Hepi-Ritete. Well done boys!

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1ST XI BOYS HOCKEY
We travelled to Whakatane to play against Whakatane 1st. The boys started play with a strong determined
game. Within the first 15 mins a back shot from Tama Te Whau opened the scoring followed shortly by another
beauty by Jayden Fraser. Two more goals during the game by Cody Managh and Jamaal Abdul Rahman saw a
final score of 4-0. The game showed brilliant periods of team work play on the attack and strong
defensive action. Player of The Day: Matthew Gray

Games next Term:
 Girls 1st XI Game at 5.45pm in Rotorua
 Boys 1st XI Game at 4.30pm in Rotorua
 2nd XI Bye

Please be at the turf ready to play at least 30 mins prior.

 CAREERS & GATEWAY

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 KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER
 The following UNIVERSITIES will come in / virtually talk to interested students
 on these dates:
 Lincoln University Virtual Open Day Friday 17 July

 University of Otago Virtual Open Day Thursday 23 July 3.30 – 7.30 pm

 Dunedin On-Campus Open Day Monday 10 August 9 – 3.30 pm

 Victoria Uni Course Planning Visit Tues 11th August – 1.10 pm in L1
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Canterbury Uni Course Planning Mon 7 September – 1.30 pm in L1

 Contact the Careers Department for further info: Barbara Walker 3456124 x 235
 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz
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 Cummins are pleased to announce that we have commenced the apprentice
 recruitment process for our January 2021 intake for 23 branches across Australia
 and New Zealand.

 This could be a great career opportunity for students that are interested in Heavy
 Diesel Mechanics, Electrical or Parts Interpreter apprenticeships.

 Details about apprenticeship positions and eligibility criteria are provided on the
 Cummins careers page. All applicants are required to submit an application online;
 which can be found at http://cummins-australia.jobs/jobs/ If you have any
 questions please let us know at careers.sthpacific@cummins.com

 Gateway at school also has an opportunity for a student that is interested in work experience in this field. If
 you are interested can you please see Mrs E Hingston in the Gateway office for more information.
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 CALLING ALL BUSINESSES
 Let’s Help Our Youth understand the Trades and
 opportunities in the Real World

 Mrs Eva Hingston
 Tel: 07- 345 6124 Ext 258
 hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz

 NOTICE BOARD

 Te Wātaka Takurua (Winter Events Guide).

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Warm Pacific Greetings,
 Applications for the POPO Foundation Programme
 Scholarship open on 1 July 2020 and close on 15 August
 2020. Students can apply for the Scholarship using the
 following link: https://secure-www.otago.ac.nz/forms/popo-
 foundation-scholarship-programme/
 The POPO Foundation Programme is for Pacific students
 intending on studying Health Sciences at University.
 Foundation Year offers a university entrance qualification
 recognised by all New Zealand universities and the
 qualification prepares students academically for their first
 year of study.
 What does the Scholarship provide?
 A guaranteed place in a University of Otago
 Residential College
 A subsidy towards the accommodation fees at a
 University of Otago Residential College
 Private tutorials for Physics, Chemistry, Biology
 and Maths
 A dedicated, full-time Programme Coordinator
 Progress and attendance monitored to keep
 students on track
 Mentoring with senior students to aid in
 adjusting to life at Otago
 Please contact pfp@otago.ac.nz if you have any questions.

 Real Lakes Youth Services
 We are excited to announce that groups
 are back!
 Over lockdown, we have also been busy working on
 some new mental health groups for the young
people in the Rotorua community. Each group has been designed to fun, interactive,
and relevant for young people with the aim of equipping them with the knowledge,
skills, and strategies to manage different challenges that they face in their daily lives.
 We will be running the below groups in term 3 2020
 • Zones Group
 • Anxiety Group
 • Social Confidence
 • Sensory Modulation

When will each group run?

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Please see below for the group timetable for term 3. This will let you know the day,
dates, and times of each group.

 How do I refer to a group?
Attached you will find our referral form. Please return all referrals
to Lakes@real.org.nz by 01.07.2020 with the consent of your young person and a
caregiver if 15 or under. All young people who are accepted and their referrers will
be notified by 10.07.2020. For young people who do not get a place in group, the
referrer will be notified by email.

What else do I need to know?
 • If there are not enough appropriate applicants for a group, the group will
 not go forward.
 • Group spaces are limited; therefore, priority will be given to the young
 people who we feel will gain the most out of the group.
 • The ages for each group may vary slightly depending on the referral
 received.
 • Making a referral does not mean automatic acceptance into the group.
 Referrals may be declined if they are deemed not appropriate or if there is
 not enough space within the group.
 • Late referrals will be looked at and accepted if there is still available space
 within the group.
 • Please talk to the young person to see if they are willing to commit to the
 group and the identified day/time on the flyer before referring. This helps to
 ensure that we can offer places on the group to those who want to and can
 attend.
 • Acceptance onto group does not mean that the young person will receive a
 key worker.
 • Accepted young people will be notified of the venue before the group starts,
 it will be relatively central to Rotorua.
 • Real can provide transportation to and from the group if required (within reason), but own transportation
 will be preferred when possible.

 CONTACT US
 we are here to Phone: 07-345 6124
 help Web: www.rotorualakes.school.nz
 Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz

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 Thank you to
 our Sponsor

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