SISS Adventure Race - 5 April 2019 - James Hargest College
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5 April 2019
SISS Adventure Race
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Principal’s Report
Andy Wood The recent events in Christchurch have inadequacy of our government’s actions
Principal been confronting and distressing for us all, regarding climate change. As such, they
and challenge those of us in education to were joining an international movement of
reflect on the values and attitudes toward youth speaking up on an issue vital to their
our increasingly diverse community we are generation.
teaching, role modelling and nurturing. They did so with the support of the school,
We think we do this pretty well, but now is and after appropriate discussion with me
the time to reflect deeply on whether we do regarding the protocols required for keeping
it well enough. everyone safe. (Parent permission, etc). They
For the last couple of years, one of the also carried out an awareness-raising activity
questions in the Year 13 Leaver’s Survey at school during morning break.
has been “ how inclusive do you feel our Meanwhile, the school Board and
school culture is?” Responses have been management continue to pressure the
overwhelmingly positive, (with some Ministry of Education to replace the aged
very thoughtful comments) but maybe coal boilers which heat both campuses, (and
my “student voice” should be solicited which provide negative role modelling by
differently. Those in minority ethnicities or belching black smoke into the Invercargill
nationalities may well experience a less rosy sky) with cleaner burning technology.
reality. We need to think deeply about this. I also spoke in support in assembly (on
At school, we also “inherit” values and protest day), reminding our students that
attitudes from parents and significant others. care for the environment, one of the official
It is a time for all of us to reflect on our school values, starts with each individual and
contribution (deliberate or incidental) to a their disposal of their own personal rubbish.
diverse, peaceful, inclusive and safe society We hope the small student Enviro group
in this beautiful country of ours. at school gathers momentum and helps
mobilise authentic youth voice around this
************** most important issue.
Student-led Action on Climate Change
Andy Wood
Hargest students were highly visible in Principal
the recent student-led protest on the
From the Boardroom
Chris O’Connor The James Hargest College Charter for 2019 priorities for 2019 specifically. We also
BOT Chairperson was presented to the Board of Trustees. reviewed a summary of the goals set in 2018
It is a good reminder of both our mission and were very pleased with the outcomes
and vision (refer to page 7). The charter achieved.
covers specific priorities and targets set for We thank parents, whanau and caregivers
2019, actions to be taken to reach targets, for their ongoing support and appreciate
and the intended outcomes of the targets. the efforts of our staff to provide a first class
The Charter provides strategic planning education for our students.
and reporting framework for the next two
years, with a focus on Specific Goals set. The Chris O’Connor
Charter breaks down the Goals into annual BOT Chairperson
Whanau Report
Matua Neitana
Ahakoa he iti te matakahi, ka pakaru i a ia te Stacy is a trainer at Crossfit Wild South and
Tane Totara. has extensive experience working with youth
Although the wedge is small, it will shatter encouraging movement, mindfulness and
the Totara. (The smallest things can have the collegiality. We are very grateful to have Stacy
largest effects.) give us his time, effort and experience. For
A huge thank you to those of you who information about what we do in our Kapa
attended our whānau hui last week. It was Haka please email ntane@jameshargest.
great to meet those whānau new to the senior school.nz to request an information pack.
campus as well as catch up with some familiar
faces. We are pleased to welcome Stacy Mauri ora!
McNaught to our Kapa Haka morning trainings. Neitana (Nathan) Tane
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Te Matatini
National Kapa Haka Festival 2019
After 12 months of fundraising, 18 members of the Hemi Hakena Kapa
Group and 5 adults travelled to Wellington on 19 February to attend the
Te Matatini Festival which was held at the Westpac Stadium.
We were among more than 60,000 people who attended over four days
to watch 46 of the best kapa haka groups from around New Zealand
and Australia.
We were privileged to stay at the same camp as one of the finalist
groups, Te Pou o Mangataawhiri who allowed us to watch them
practice. It was an unforgettable experience!
Other highlights were a haka powhiri welcoming us to the Beehive
and being hosted in the historical Maori Affairs Committee room
surrounded by taonga including a replica of the Treaty of Waitangi
and Dame Whina Cooper’s korowai, a tour of the incredible Mahuki
Innovation Hub at Te Papa and visiting the Terracotta Warriors
exhibition.
We are looking forward to another trip in 2021 to the next Te Matatini
Festival to be held in Auckland.
Camp Omaui
Horizontal Bungee and Archery
The smell of pine needles wafts around Underneath me I can feel the dry dirt I finally grab it and as I slowly manoeuvre
like the smell of the salty sea. I can hear ground as it crumbles with every step. As I backwards my body feels so tired from
the sound of the waves crashing over each crawl I can feel the change of dirt to grass trying to reach my goal. I reward myself by
other like playful puppies. The sound of my which means I am getting closer to my eating the Twirl chocolate.
classmates cheering me on echo around goal. I can see my Twirl waiting for me to by Sam Gibbs
the empty waste land. come and reach out for it. Room 1
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Academic Blues Awards Ceremony
for 2018
Level One Michael Moynihan Bree Howe
Samaria Anaru Hill Nina Nakano-Broers Jessica Hudson
Emma Bantang Max Nally Summer Jubb
Liam Barnes Monique Nolan Jenni Kerr
Ruby Borland-Fraser Anna O’Connor Thomas King
Renee Brookland Chanon-Jae Pearce Amy Lee
Caleb Brown Geoffrey Perriam Jaewon Lee
Archibald Cameron Blake Prattley Kate Loan
Maia Cavanagh Jayden Prattley Anais Maclennan
Rachel Checketts Amalie Rupasinghe John Marshall
Alexa Clark Nathan Russell Bradley McDonald
Finn Cruickshank John Smith Simone MacIntosh
Logan Dennis Casey Thwaites Alice Moreton
Gimhan Dissanayaka Janelle Tinker Sophie Morris
Madeleine Doherty Mitchell Tinnock Fred Mun
Hamish Dudley Emma Tuckey Danielle Ogilvy
Ella Duffy Clara Voogt Marionne Rae Pala
Lisa Eckhold Emily Williamson Bella Phillips
Riana Evans Ray Wu Stephen Potter
Samantha Faherty Emma Riley
Jessica Fairbairn Level Two Connor Ross
Tifilelei Faleauto Adib Ariffin Gabrielle Schuck
Thomas Fleming John Bardwell Nathan Scott
Antonia Gavin Robert Beck Conor Shearing
Daniel Harley James Billows Haein Shin
Brianna Hartley Jacob Blomfield Alannah Skedgwell
Katie Heads Samantha Bowden Zhane Skipper
Finn Holden Isabella Burnett Shea Smith
Chloe Hudson Sophie Chen Lewis Thomson
Jessica Hwangbo Allan Chibvongodze Alex Thomson
Max Johnstone Jonathan Chuhairy Jeromy Tiatia
Ella Jones Declan Cruickshank Kaytlin Tomlins
Ryan Jones Logan Dalgity Cilla Tomlinson
Suah Kim Emily Donaldson Nathan Walker
Sooah Lee Brendan Eyles Daniel Wells
Wilson Ludlow Mackenzie Fallow Caleb Westbury
Ashleigh McIntosh Libby Flett Liam Wills
Donald McIntosh Nikita Gow Yo Yo Wu
Briar McKenzie Jackson Green Holly Wu
Sarah McLeish Mary-Jane Grove Benjamin Wylie
Jake Meikle Josh Han Jorden Yaxley
Dayna Miller Miakkae Henderson Sarah Zhao
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100 Club for 2018
Back Row (left to right): Blake Prattley, Logan Dennis,Nathan Walker, Josh Han, John Marshall, Connor Ross, Stephen Potter, Donald McIntosh
Front Row (left to right): Rachel Checketts, Janelle Tinker, Katie Heads, Maia Cavanagh, Mary-Jane Grove, Kate Loan, Yo Yo Wu,
Samaria Anaru Hill, Brianna Hartley, Emma Tuckey, Antonia Gavin
Absent: Libby Flett
Staff Farewell Senior Work Day
to Lesley McDonald Thank You!
Lesley started at James Hargest High School 26 years ago. Thanks to all families, whanau, businesses,
During this time we have all enjoyed her expertise in the graphic friends, relations, neighbours who
design area. She has been responsible for the production of all supported James Hargest College by
our school publications, such as our high quality newsletters, offering jobs for Work Day. The Senior
prospectuses, magazines and such like. In particular, she Council requested that the proceeds go
has done a lot of high quality work for the school’s major towards a covered way at the main gate.
productions, especially the programme and advertising. If your son/daughter hasn’t returned their
Lesley has seen many changes, especially technological, during $30.00 towards this project, please remind
this time and kept pace with these. For many years she typed them to do so as soon as possible.
all manner of work for teachers, especially assessments and
resources. Over recent years the nature of that work has changed somewhat as digital City Youth Council
facilities have become more connected and universally used. Appointments 2018
Lesley has been like a personal secretary to the leadership team of the Senior Campus,
supporting them with many administrative and organisational tasks. She has also assisted Congratulations to the following students
many students and parents in the Student Administration area in a very pleasant and who have recently been appointed to the
respectful way, whether they were signing in/out, needing sick bay or just requiring general Invercargill City Youth Council:
assistance. She was always very calm and approachable. Emma Faherty
The quality of Lesley’s work is invariably high; text is accurate, spelling and grammar correct, Halle Faherty
formatting clear and easy on the eye, and fast. (Boy, is she fast on a computer!) Liam Barnes
We are most grateful to have had Lesley at James Hargest for so long and she is going to be Mackenzie Fallow
missed by all. Lesley is retiring at the end of the term and plans to spend more time with Madison Flannery
her grandchildren in Auckland and have more flexibility to travel. Wilson Ludlow
Thank you, Lesley, for your long, loyal service and our very best wishes go with you! Tully Paterson
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LEO Club 2019
All of us in LEO club are over the moon to We are currently running a ‘Food Bank students are also enjoying getting to
now officially have all our new members Appeal’ and are extremely appreciative of know each other, which is awesome to
inaugurated as we continue getting to the entire JHC communities support thus hear! But that’s not all, our most awaited
work! We are so happy to report that far in donating a non perishable food item event of the term is fast approaching so
we managed to raise over $500 from our (such as a can of baked beans, bags of rice, ensure to keep an eye out in the notices
Valentines day appeal to support former packets of spaghetti etc) in order to aid for the remarkably entertaining ‘Hire a
refugees, and over $200 for Marley the Cat those in need! It’s never too late to help Helper’ auction to take place on April 4th
at the Athletics BBQ, so we’d like to thank out so feel free to contribute whatever which is going toward the victims of the
all of our volunteers and contributors that you have! Make sure to register your heartbreaking Christchurch tragedy. Thank
have helped us make this happen! We interest for the ‘NZ Blood Collection’ in you to everyone so far who is doing their
had an amazing day recently at the Teddy Student Administration if you meet all the bit.
Bears Picnic in Queen’s Park on 10 March, specifications for 7 May!
supporting Plunket. Our Student Support Center helpers and
A & P Show Arts Murihiku
Scarecrow Competition
Congratulations to all those Year 8 Gate students who entered
this competition.
Special congratulations to the following students who won
prizes:
Year 5-8 Section
1st ScareCROW (Jessica Ballantyne, Sophie Byrne and
Jaguar Band)
2nd Mario (Madison Leighton and Alberta Sully)
Receiving the Annual Award for the most active LEO Club in the 3rd James Hargest (Luke Hartley)
district 202F
This was a great team building exercise with creativity and
Kids Lit Quiz organisational skills coming to the fore. Well done Year 8 Gaters.
Junior Campus
The Junior Campus were proud to enter
three teams in the annual Kids Lit Quiz
held in Gore. The students enjoyed
participating in an exciting competition,
which challenges their wide range of
literature knowledge. Their enthusiasm for
reading saw all teams achieve highly in the
competition, with one team placing a close
second overall. Almost all of the students
left the competition with a prize in hand!
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Ko Wai Au? Chains of Love
Who Am I? Support for Christchurch Victims and Families
As part of Room 2’s inquiry into Ko Wai
Au? (Who Am I?) we have been looking
at how a positive ‘Can Do’ attitude and
a positive classroom environment are so
beneficial to our personal development.
What better way to foster wellbeing
while at school, than by having fun
while learning! Some lovely leprechaun
outfits that were made while cheeky little
limericks were crafted by other team
members, during our St Patrick’s Day
Technology Challenge.
Disney Imagineer
Workshop
Students went to the Invercargill mosque to give them Chains of Love recently.
Camp Omaui
Kayaking
A toxic hedgehog and a voodo doll of
Obama controlled by Donald Trump, these
were some of the ideas Hargest students
came up with in the workshop’ Creating
Happy’ run by Mk Haley, Disney Imagineer
of 25 years.
A small group of students ranging from
Year 7-13 enjoyed the opportunity to
be part of a workshop that celebrated
creativity. This workshop was held at
the Dunedin Public Art Gallery and was
supported by Te Papa’s- Mahuki and the
US Consul.
Students said
“This was a great opportunity. It was
something different, we got to be creative
The sound of waves crashing together me and the kayak along the waves. It was
and use our imaginations.”
stung my ears. It was like I was in a like the waves were a motor pushing me
“ I am pleased that we got this
thunderstorm and it was as if the waves along.
opportunity, I just wish the workshop went
were fighting each other. The taste of I could see the powerful waves pushing
a bit longer.”
the salt water was bitter and sour as I me along as they were rolling over each
swallowed a mouthful while the kayak other each time making a bigger wave
tipped onto its side. A huge wave towered that pushed me along. I could smell the
over and fell on me. l was soaked! saltiness of the water drifting along like the
I could feel the cold touch of the sea touch fog on a cold day.
me. I was freezing cold. It was like I was at
the North Pole. I got back up on the kayak by Zavier Briggs
and started to paddle along. As I did this, I Room 1
could feel the force of the waves sweeping
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PTA AGM Report
Monique Shirley
Chairperson Year 9 and 10 Play
A big thank you to all of the committee
over the past year. It has made for a
smooth transition as the incoming
Chairperson and luckily for me Gillian
Graham (Secretary), Sue Mattingly
(Treasurer) and Lisa Martin (Uniform Co-
ordinator) continued on in their roles.
We appreciate the time and effort from
the senior Leadership Teams at both
the Senior and Junior Campuses, who Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin
are always on hand to support us. We
Book by Heather Hach
welcomed Kristine Simpson and said
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
farewell to Aloma Williams over the past Original Production by Hal Luftig, Fox Theatricals, Dori Berinstein, james L Nederlander, Independent
year. Presenters Network, Roy Furman, Amanda Lipitz, Broadway Asia, Barbara Whitman, FWPM Group, Ruth
We have endeavoured to get a list of PTA Hendel, Cheryl Wiesenfeld, Hal Goldberg, David Binder, James D Stern, Douglas L Meyer, Stewart F Lane,
Bonnie Comley, Robert G Bartner, Michael A Jenkins, Albert Nocciolino and Warren Trepp; Produced in
helpers in a database whom we can call
association with MGM Onstage, Darcie Denkert and Dean Stolber
in for assistance. There is now a list of
By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd,
instructions and printed guidelines for
each of the events making volunteering Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)
easier then ever.
Over the past year the committee has James Hargest College is proud to bring to you our 2019 Year 9 and 10
continued to support various school Production, Legally Blonde JR. This musical is full of catchy songs and
activities including:
energy. The cast have been loving rehearsals so this promises to be a
• December and January Uniform Sales
• Mending, Laundering, dry cleaning, show not to be missed.
organisation and stock takes of James Hargest College Senior Campus Hall
uniforms Tuesday 9 April and Wednesday 10 April at 7.00pm
• Seven PTA meetings
• Running the Yearly Open Day BBQ at Adults $12:00 Students $5:00
the Junior Campus
• Tea/Coffee and supper for the Senior
PTA Interviews
• Prizegiving supper for the Year 13
MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT
students and families OUR MISSION IS:
• Christmas morning tea for the support To equip all our students to create the best possible future for themselves and their
staff at Senior and Junior Campus world.
• Running the cloakroom at the JHC Ball
• Pastoral care to school and staff OUR VISION IS:
families if and when required • To foster healthy all-round development and personal success in an environment
• Guest speakers and presentation informed by the principles of manaakitanga.
introductions • This means helping young people build their personal identity and hauora in a
• Study Centre afternoon tea funding context of strong communal values (The Hargest Way).
This year the PTA had the pleasure of • It involves encouraging participation, connectedness and whanaungatanga
supporting the school with the making through a range of service, cultural, sporting and leadership opportunities.
of the Kakahu (Maori cloak) and we were • Personal success is fostered by a strong academic focus and the pursuit of
fortunate to be able to attend the blessing excellence in its broadest sense, through responsive, supportive programmes and
of the cloak. What an amazing job Master staff working on the principles of ako.
Weaver Robin Hill has done along with the • We aspire to provide education of superb quality, in partnership with our wider
support of the students, teachers and our community.
community. I look forward to seeing this
worn on many occasions.
Once again I thank you all.
Monique Shirley
Chairperson
James Hargest College PTA
Ph:0275004550
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Paddles Up
Lake Mavora 2019
Overall School Trophy - James Hargest
Down River Race
Senior Boys’
2nd Gabriel Quack
Senior Girls’
1st Megan Donlevy
2nd Florence McKenzie
3rd Lena Huia
Junior Boys’
1st Caleb Reid
2nd Shaydon Diack
Team Slalom
Senior Boys’
3rd Jack Deans, Caleb Reid,
Gabriel Quack
Senior Girls’
1st Megan Donlevy, Emily Donlevy,
Florence McKenzie
2nd Rachel Checketts, Lena Huia,
Clelia Ponteri
Individual Slalom
Senior Boys’
Tourism 2nd Jack Deans
Senior Girls’
Year 12 Surfing 1st Megan Donlevy
2nd Florence McKenzie
3rd Lena Huia
Junior Boys’
1st Caleb Reid
Everest Trek
Logan Dennis
Congratulations to Logan Dennis who has
been accepted to go to the New Zealand
Youth to Everest trek from 11 April to
3 May. He will be extending his trip to
Mount Everest base camp and completing
some community service in Nepal which
will undoubtedly be the experience of a
lifetime. We hope you have a fantastic
time, Logan!
Tourism students sampled some of small side, the students still had fun and
Archery
the local activities that are on offer by all managed to ride a few waves into the New Zealand Youth Team
experiencing a Surf lesson at Riverton shallows. The evening was finished off with Congratulations to Ryan Jones who has
Rocks with Southland Surf School a fish and chip supper on the way home. been selected for the New Zealand Youth
instructor Jojo. It was a warm sunny An added highlight was spotting the rare Archery Team to compete at the 2019
afternoon and although waves were on the Hector dolphins at play in the bay. World Youth Championships in Madrid,
Spain at the end of August. We wish you
Being a Good Sport all the best, Ryan!
Showing Your Support (Junior Campus)
The sporting season is well underway and verbal and nonverbal communication is child into the horrible position of either
Hargest teams have been competing all positive, especially during games. Game disobeying their parents or their coach.
over Southland. It is awesome to see so time is not a good time for giving feedback Remember to praise effort and attitude as
much parent support out there. Keep up to coaches or referees. It is also never well as performance”.
the positive energy supporters, encourage appropriate to yell at coaching staff or From: http://carriecheadle.com/resources/
and cheer on your team. officials. This embarrasses your child and articles/the-dos-donts-of-being-a-good-
Some advice for parents from Carrie is the quickest way to make them want to sport-parent-how-to-support-your-kids-in-
Cheadle: drop out of their sport. It is also important sports/
“Watching your child play sports can be an not to coach your child during a game.
emotional roller-coaster. Make sure your When you do this, you are forcing your
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Synchronised Swimming School Athletics
Singapore, Asian Pacific, Argentinian and Brazilian Opens Junior Campus
We had a successful Athletics day with
many students achieving personal bests
and qualifying for the Southland Champs.
A lot of fun had by all with Hamilton taking
out the house points on the day.
Many students impressed with their
determined approach to all events, both
track and field. Students were competing
to earn points for their House and gain
selection for the Southland Athletics
Championships. They dressed in house
colours and cheered one another on, with
some fantastic results achieved by many
participants. Thank you to the staff, Year
13 House Captains and parent volunteers
who helped to make the event a success.
It was great to see so many families
supporting their children. Nga mihi.
The Athletics Day House Champions for
Left to right: Xiara Patino, Abby Flutey and Trista McFadzien 2019 are Hamilton.
Singapore Open Also amazing was the results achieved by Hamilton: 1141 points
4th Open Free Combination Team: Xiara Arielle Wilkes in Argentina and Brazil as Menzies: 1078 points
Patino, Abby Flutey, Trista McFadzien follows: Thomson: 1067 points
4th 12 and Under Duet: Xiara Patino and Watson: 938 points
Partner Argentinian Open
2nd: Free Team
Asian Pacific Open 3rd: Senior Free Team
1st Open Free Combination Team: Xiara
Patino, Abby Flutey, Trista McFadzien Brazilian Open
3rd 12 and Under Duet: Xiara Patino and 4th: Junior Free Team
Partner 3rd: Senior Free Team
SISS Adventure Race
Three Hargest teams competed at the McCorkindale and Joseph Scott
South Island Secondary Schools’ Adventure The first mixed team consisted of Summer
Race. Jubb, Daniel Strang, Ben Wylie and Lukas
The boys’ team was placed 3rd, the mixed Treppendahl.
team was placed 1st, and the second The second mixed team consisted of Libby
mixed team was placed 7th. Flett, Rachel Checketts, Donald McIntosh
The boys’ team consisted of Liam and Clara Voogt.
Cruickshank, Henry Cowie, Lachlan
10Athletics Day (SC) Girls’ Rugby
House Results Visit from NZ Black Fern Alena Saili
1st Menzies 1351
2nd Hamilton 867
3rd Thomson 849
4th Watson 732
Marching
Junior Campus
The Southern Stars Under 12 marching
team, including James Hargest junior
students Jorja McIntosh, Arianna Whyte
and Lily Potter, exceeded their goals while
attending the New Zealand Marching
Championship in Christchurch. There were
22 teams in their grade and their goal was
to qualify top 6. This was achieved and
they then went on to win 3rd Technical
Team and overall 3rd New Zealand
Champion Team! WOW!”
Jump Jam JHC Rugby Girls had a special visit from NZ Black Fern 7’s and 15’s - Alena Saili. We had
Junior Campus a couple of lads who came along too. Thanks Alena, for sharing your story with such
humbleness and integrity. Living the mantra ‘Leave mana in your wake.’
Rowing
Maadi Cup 2019
Brett Fairweather visited the Junior
Campus to take a Jump Jam session with
our students. It was fabulous to see so
many students and teachers involved and
having a fabulous time.
Cycling
Cross Country
We took a group of 14 rowers to this year’s Maadi Cup at Lake Karapiro. There were some
very good results with three crews making three Finals.
U17 Double - Max Nally and Denzil Edwards
U16 Quad - Eilish McLeod, Tarrah Shirley, Jackie Fetolofai, Lucy Machen, Summer Jubb
(cox)
U18 Single - Denzil Edwards
Most of the other crews made C Finals.
Athletics
SISS Championships
Congratulations to Emily Hay who won
Congratulations to Cody Harvey on coming the Open Girl’s Steeplechase at the recent
1st in the Under 16 Boys’ Section at the South Island Secondary School athletics.
South Island Secondary Schools’ Cross Emily ran a strong race to beat the rest
Country Mountain Bike Championships of the field by approx 9 sec. She was also
recently. placed 4th in the Senior Girl’s 3000m.
11Road Cycling Art Department
Otago/Southland Championships Healing Heart Quilts
U13 Boys’ Some Year 9 Art students helped
1st Finn Edwards screenprint heart prints. These are going
3rd Cain Wilson to become a quilt for Healing Heart Quilts
U15 Boys’ Christchurch.
1st Marshal Erwood
2nd Conrad Clark
3rd Kayne Borrie
U17 Girls’
1st Rhylee Akeroyd
U17 Boys’
3rd Morgan Borrie
U19 Girls’
1st Emily Paterson
U19 Boys’
1st Hunter Gough
JHC Top School Trophy
COTW
Citizens of the World
In September a group of 16
Year 8 students will travel to
America and be hosted by
students of Meeker Middle
School. This four week
experience includes a week
in Los Angeles experiencing
the theme parks on the
way over. Our group will be
busy fundraising to assist
in covering some of the
expenses.
This year is the 30th
anniversary since this
exchange began, (originally
between Collingwood
Intermediate and Meeker
Middle).
How exciting would it be to be
involved in this exchange?
Current Year 7 students will be
asked to apply to go, towards
the end of Term 3/early Term
4. Seriously consider this
opportunity for your child as it
is way more than just a holiday
and I know that parents who
were involved in the hosting
process this year now really
It was a sad day on Thursday 28 February and experience all that our fantastic wish that they had considered
when we farewelled our American area has to offer. A huge thank you to all sending their child on the exchange.
Ambassadors from Meeker Middle school those families that volunteered their time If you have any questions or would like
in Tacoma. The group of 10 students to host and make this an unforgettable further information, please contact Mrs
and 4 adult chaperones had travelled to experience for our visitors. Many have Mika (teacher in charge for 2019). jmika@
Invercargill to spend 3 weeks with host made friendships and connections that will jameshargest.school.nz
families and be immersed in the culture last a lifetime.
12Climate Change Winter Uniform
Hargest Students want to Make a Change Update
Both Campuses
A reminder about the correct wearing of
James Hargest College uniform for the
winter season.
• Kilts or A-line skirt may be worn
throughout the year at both the Junior
and Senior Campus. Skirts must be
of a reasonable length, neither very
short nor longer than mid-calf.
• Undergarment may be a plain white
t-shirt, merino or polyprop worn
under the uniform tops for extra
warmth (should not be visible below
blouse/shirt hems or sleeves).
• Blazers may be worn at both the
Junior and Senior Campus.
• Scarves and beanies are optional but
must be the school standard cardinal
Invercargill Mayor, Sir Tim Shadbolt, meets climate change protest marchers red with gold stripe.
• Black or other coloured scarves are
Free Software! not to be worn.
• Gloves may be black.
Windows 10 Education and • Any plain black weatherproof jacket
Norton Security Deluxe (not cotton) may be worn to and from
Students can now access Windows 10 school.
Education for free for the lifetime of the
device and buy Norton Security Deluxe for
up to 3 devices for a reduced price of $34.31
World Vision
from the James Hargest website. Go to E Youth Conference
Learning then Windows 10 and Symantec
End Point Protection.
Office 365 Education
You get a complete version of the latest Microsoft Office free to use for as long as you’re a
student here.
Office 365 includes full versions of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. You can install these on
up to 5 PCs or Macs and on other mobile devices, including Windows tablets and iPads
for free. The instructions on how to do this are on the James Hargest web - General Info -
e-learning - Office 365.
Microsoft Minecraft Education
Students and staff get a complete version of Minecraft for Education free to use on
Windows 10 & iPads.The instructions on how to do this are on the James Hargest web -
General Info - e-learning - Office 365.
Term Dates for 2019
Term 1: Friday 12 April: End of Term 1
James Hargest College World Vision team
Term 2: Monday 29 April: Start of Term 2 leaders pictured above, Emily Donaldson,
Friday 5 July: End of Term 2 Libby Flett, Kate Loan and Benjamin Wylie
who attended the World Vision Youth
Term 3: Monday 22 July: Start of Term 3 Conference on 11 March in Dunedin. Our
Friday 27 September: End of Term 3 Student leaders are preparing for this
year’s 40 hour famine school event so
Term 4: Monday 14 October: Start of Term 4 watch this space for more details next
Wednesday 11 December (TBC): End of Term 4 month.
13Before and After Student Safety
School Safety Junior Campus Change of
Junior Campus Students may be on the school grounds
from 8.20 am, unless attending Before
Details
As winter approaches we ask parents to be
mindful of their children who travel to and
School Maths. This is a safety issue as Have you shifted house,
supervision is not available prior to
from school by foot and by bike, scooter 8.20am. We also do not have supervision changed internet service
etc. It is beginning to get dark earlier, so available after school so unless your child provider or phone provider
students need to ensure they are visible has an afterschool activity within the
and travelling in well-lit areas, e.g. NOT on school please ensure they are collected by
lately?
the Waihopai walkway after dark. 3.30. Please ensure that your
Reflector tape is available for sale in the
Fabrics Room and can be sewn onto the
Students are not to use the staff car park details are up to date.
on Layard Street as a walkway area and
back of a jacket or school bag to enhance parents are asked not to use this as a drive You can easily check what
visibility on dark winter mornings. through to drop or pick up children, again details we have by logging
Suggestions are that students always travel this is for safety.
with a buddy and that jackets/bags have into https://kamarportal.
florescence on them. jameshargest.school.nz
Bikes must have white/red lights. Payments
Junior Campus Sick Bay
Vision Testing Payment for both Deep Cove and Omaui Senior Campus
Year 7 Camps is now overdue. If you are feeling sick and need to go
All payments sent to the school with home, you must go through sick bay.
The Vision Technicians visit the Junior your child should have their full name, The ladies will contact your parents to
Campus to undertake vision screening room number and state what the money arrange to have you picked up or will seek
for all Year 7 students and colour vision is for. Payments are made to the school permission for you to walk home.
screening for Year 7 male students. Your office and can be in cash, cheque, internet You must not just sign yourself out.
child will not be screened if they are banking or by eftpos. Partial payments
under the care of a Specialist and/or and automatic payments are welcome. Medical Certificates
Optometrist. Parents/caregivers will be
notified if further assessment is required Senior Campus
by an Optometrist. If you do NOT wish PTA Meeting Dates If your child is absent for more than three
your child to be screened, please notify days due to illness, we would appreciate
the school. It was agreed that future PTA meetings
a medical certificate. There is a high level
Some Year 8 students who were absent in would be held in the Brigadier’s Room at
of correlation between attendance and
Year 7, or who require retesting, may also the Senior Campus. All are scheduled to
academic achievement. We need students
be seen by the Vision Technicians. start at 7.30pm.
to be in class whenever possible.
Tuesday 21 May
Tuesday 23 July
Health Nurse Tuesday 17 Sept Attention Parents
Junior Campus Tuesday 19 November of Years 7-11
The Health Nurse, Mrs Lyn Sanderson, is Personal Devices
available at the Junior Campus. If you
have any concerns please phone the
school office and we will arrange for Mrs
Sanderson to contact you. If students wish
to see the Health Nurse they are able to
make an appointment by placing a request
in the green post box in the office foyer.
School Accounts Following our carefully staged plan, our
All school accounts for Junior and Senior Campuses will be emailed. If you do not 1-1 device environment (commonly called
receive an account, please contact the Junior Campus on 2179250 or the Senior BYOD - Bring Your Own Device) will be
Campus on 2176129. operating this year from Years 7 to 11.
We encourage automatic payments. Payments can also be made to the school offices We strongly recommend that, where at all
by cash, cheque, Eftpos or internet banking. possible, students be equipped with their
The Junior Campus bank account number is own personal device at these year levels.
BNZ 02-0924-0408612-01. We do not prescribe a particular brand,
The Senior Campus bank account number is device, or retailer.
BNZ 02-0924-0408612-02.
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Parent, Caregiver, Whanau Coming Events for 2019
and
Community Engagement Senior Campus
At James Hargest College we are always
interested in engaging with our community April
and listening to parents, whanau and the Sat 6 Spain group leaves
wider community. If you have any good Tues 9 1.45pm: Dress Rehearsal for “Legally Blonde” for Year 8’s
ideas or there is something special that has 7.00pm: Year 9 & 10 Production “Legally Blonde”
happened regarding Hargest, or there are Wed 10 7.00pm: Year 9 & 10 Production “Legally Blonde”
issues, concerns or complaints we should Period 5: Cross Country
be aware of, please contact the school Thur 11 5.15pm: BOT In the Brigadier’s Room
office Senior Campus (2176129) or Junior Fri 12 End of Term One
Campus (2179250) or via email, Mon 29 Start of Term Two
office@jameshargest.school.nz
You will be put in contact with an May
appropriate staff member. Thur 2 Sport and Rec starts
Sat 4 Mr Prateep’s Group leaves
Sun 5 Spain Trip returns
E-mail Newsletters Mon 6 Dunedin Tertiary Trip
The next newsletter will be issued via email Wed 8 RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) Programme (Year 12)
on Friday 3 May 2019. Sat 18 School Ball
Hard copies of the newsletter will be available Tues 21 7.30pm: PTA Meeting
from either the Junior or Senior Campus Thur 23 5.15pm: BOT Meeting
office. Fri 31 Teacher Only Day
You can view the newsletter on the Hargest
web site www.jameshargest.school.nz. June
Mon 6 Queen’s Birthday
Information Updates
If you have any changes to your details (e.g.
address, phone numbers, medical details,
emergency contacts, etc), please let the
Junior Campus
school know as soon as possible in order to April
keep our records up-to-date. Fri 5 House Haka Competition
Please email Mrs France (Senior Campus) Fri 12 End of Term One
with any changes at Fri 19 Good Friday
office@jameshargest.school.nz Mon 22 Easter Monday
or phone 2176129 Thur 25 ANZAC Day
or Mrs Cribb (Junior Campus) at Mon 29 Start of Term Two
juniorcampus@jameshargest.school.nz
or phone 2179250 May
Thur 2 Sport & Rec Sign Up
Fri 17 Sport & Rec starts
Junior Campus
6 Layard Street, Invercargill
Phone 03 2179250, Fax 03 2173152
Email: juniorcampus@jameshargest.school.nz
Golf Frisbee
Senior Campus with Thai Students
288 Layard Street, Invercargill
Phone 03 2176129, Fax 03 2170351
Email: office@jameshargest.school.nz
Website: www.jameshargest.school.nz
Haere mai to our Thai students
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