Dear Parents/Caregivers Kia ora tatou

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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WEDNESDAY 16 AUGUST

Just a reminder that Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 students have a rostered study day at home due to the Year 8

Open Day at RLHS.

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GREAT SUCCESS FROM VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON

It is with pleasure that I print a list of our former pupils who have graduated from Victoria University between June 2016 and May 2017. We celebrate the students’ wonderful success.

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BOUND FOR THE USA

Congratulations to Year 12 student Liam Dixon, on being awarded the 2017 $2000 USA January Scholarship

from ‘Your Education High School Exchanges’. Liam will be travelling to the USA in January 2018 as part of

the high school exchange programme.

FIRST NAME LAST NAME QUALIFICATION

Zakary Dittmer MIA – Master of Interior Arch

Curtis Picken BSC – Bachelor of Science

Fenella Richards BDI - Bachelor of Design Innovation

Marie Richardson MA – Master of Arts

Larissa Spijkerbosch BA – Bachelor of Arts

CHALKBOARD

NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 24 - 11 AUGUST 2017

Rotorua Lakes High School

“Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”

From the Principal – P. 1 - 3

News & Events – P. 4 - 7

Sports – P. 8

Careers – P. 9 - 14

Contact Us – P. 14

Community Notices – P. 15 - 18

Our Sponsors – P. 19 - 21

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ASSESSMENTS

Assessments have been set down to take place within the next few weeks. 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.

Yours sincerely,

Principal

Level Subject Standard Date

3 Nutrition 13343 Assessments 11 – 18 August

1 Music 91091 Due 16 August

2 Music 91272 & 91274 Due 16 August

3 Music 91416 Due 16 August

12MAT Maths 91259 Fri 18 August

TERM 3 KEY DATES

Wed 16 Aug Open Day for Year 8 – BBQ lunch provided

Thurs 17 Aug Open Evening for perspective parents

4 – 6 pm

Wed 23 – Wed 30 Aug Senior Exams

Fri 25 Aug Tough Guy & Girl Challenge (Yr 12 & 13)

Mon 4 – Fri 8 Sep Winter Tournament

Mon 25 Sep Mike King presentation (Yr 11 & 13)

9 am – 10.20 am

Mon 25 Sep Mike King Community Presentation 7 pm

RLHS Auditorium

Tues 26 Sep Mike King presentation (Yr 9 & 10)

9 am – 10.20 am

Wed 27 Sep Sports Prizegiving

Fri 29 Sep House Spirit Day

FRI 29 SEP END OF TERM 3

Senior Preliminary Exams 2017

Students: Please look closely, check for clashes / issues.

If you find an issue, talk to your Subject Teacher first.

Then see Mr Dunn if needed as soon as possible!

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MATHS DEPARTMENT

The ICAS Maths Exam is on Tuesday 15 August. Year 10 students will sit the exam in Period 2 in A11 and Year 9 students will sit the exam in Period 3 in

A4 on Tuesday

Each student will need a 2B or B pencil and a calculator.

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THE PARENT AND TEACHER CALENDAR APP

Parents and caregivers can now access our school calendar with a great free app developed by Advert Media. The PTC App is a great alternative to web calendars and paper notices, using today's technology to reach out to the school community. Download from the app store now.

School Calendar

View school dates and events. Syncs with your personal calendar to show any clashes.

Absentee Messaging

Quick, simple and convenient way to report your child as absent.

School Contacts

One easy list of contacts for your school in your phone for your convenience.

NEWS & EVENTS

School info

School emblem, motto, school introduction and welcome.

School map

Never get lost again with a graphical layout map of the school on your phone.

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TRACKING REPORTS Tracking Reports for Seniors were issued today (Friday 11 August) to students. This is an opportunity for students to reflect on how they are going with their results and to think about what is needed over the next 3 months before external exams begin. If you have any questions about the report in the first instance contact the subject teacher concerned and then the Dean. __________________________________________________________________________________________

YEAR 8 OPEN DAY

WEDNESDAY 16 AUGUST – ALL DAY

All staff are involved in this important school event to demonstrate what our

school offers. Only Year 9 students attend on this day, Year 10, 11, 12 and

13 students have a study day at home. All buses will run as normal.

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OPEN EVENING

THURSDAY 17 AUGUST 4 – 6 PM –

DC PRICE AUDITORIUM

An invitation is extended to parents and students

interested in enrolling in 2018. Meet our teachers, enjoy a

tour of our school and obtain info about the school and the

programmes / courses we offer.

Phone 345 6124: office@rotorualakes.school.nz: www.rotouralakes.school.nz

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READER / WRITER SUPPORT FOR SENIOR EXAMS THIS MONTH

Some students at RLHS need support with reading and writing during exams so they can effectively communicate what they know. We need volunteers with good literacy skills to support these students by reading and/or writing for them in examinations as well as in class tests. An added Ministry of Education requirement is that volunteers undergo Police

vetting, for which the school submits the paperwork. If you think you can help please contact Anne Perrott at 3456124 Extension 250 or email perrotta@rotorualakes.school.nz

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES STUDENT REP ELECTION

Nominations Forms are available from Student Reception for the Student Representative on the Board of

Trustees. Nominations close on Thursday 31 August. All full-time students in Year 9 and above are

entitled to stand for election and vote. Election will be held on Thursday 14 September. __________________________________________________________________________________________

REGISTER TO VOTE!

As the general election is a mere 6 weeks away you can enroll to vote at the

Electoral Commission website www.elections.org.nz.

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HOMESTAY

We are looking for a caring and supportive homestay family for 1 fee

paying international student from 5 - 19 September 2017.

Emma is a 15/16 year old Japanese student. From her profile, she appears

to be an outgoing, capable student with a limited grasp of English. She

will be at RLHS for a short time only.

The homestay fee is $230 per week.

If you are interested, please contact Jayne Humphries (Principal’s PA)

humphriesj@rotorualakes.school.nz for an application form or ring Gail Hodgkinson on 021378162 for further

information.

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NORTH ISLAND SECONDARY SCHOOL SKI COMPETITION

TUROA SKIFIELD 18 – 20 SEPTEMBER 2017

All students interested in racing or being part of the Ski Racing

Development Teams please register your interest with Mr English:

englishs@rotorualakes.school.nz

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SENIOR EXAMS

Senior Exams are scheduled to be held from Wednesday 23 to Wed 30 August 2017. Students must attend every exam in full school uniform. When not sitting an exam, students are expected to be home.

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NCEA FEES ARE DUE

A reminder to parents – please be aware that NCEA fees are now due to be paid.

If you are on a benefit or have a Community Services card, you are eligible for a discount on your NCEA fees. Please see Mrs McLeod at Student Reception for a form – email: mcleodd@rotorualakes.school.nz NZQA will add a penalty fee of $50.00 if fees are not paid on time. The school will be finalising our NCEA payments to NZQA at the end of August.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE

Free Dental Mobile Clinic

at RLHS For 2 Weeks

For Students Under 18 Years Of Age

All students under 18 years of age are entitled to this service as long as they are:

NOT ALREADY REGISTERED WITH ANOTHER DENTIST.

Students can pick up the information and registration forms from the Health Clinic Nurse – Pauline

or Student Reception – Debbie.

WHAT FREE DENTAL CARE WILL I GET? 1. A yearly check-up 2. X-rays if necessary 3. Cleaning to remove plaque, staining and tartar 4. Fillings for teeth that have tooth decay (holes) 5. Extractions to remove teeth that have been badly affected by tooth decay 6. Dental care is FREE every year until you turn 18

DON’T MISS OUT!!!!!!!

REGISTER NOW!!!!!!

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MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE

Each Thursday from 3.30 – 4.15 in A11

All Welcome

Please bring some questions, a snack and a smile

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SPORTS AT RLHS

From our Coaches & Managers

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MOUNTAIN BIKING RACE REPORT by Dylan Walton On Sunday, I raced in the Single Speed Category for the NDuro Winter Series MTB race. I was stoked to come away with first in my category and 5th overall for the short course distance. I was fortunate to have an over 3.5 minute lead over the 2nd place getter, and about 15 minutes on third. Single speed bikes are literally bikes with one gear..... there's no making it easy on the hills by changing down a gear. It’s also an open age category so you're not just racing people your own age. Photo credit: photos4sale.co.nz

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LADIES 1ST

XI HOCKEY Another balmy early evening game at home to JPC IV. Lakes came out and scored with virtually their first move of the game. Over the next 50 minutes, there followed a veritable 'goal fest' with the score 6 - 0 in RLHS favour at half time and 13 - 0 at full time. Indeed such was the scoring rate and intensity of action in the JPC goalmouth, your erstwhile Scribe is not in a position to positively identify who scored the individual goals. He thinks that Tyra Wiseman, Sharkayla Dean, Riley Lambert, Rebekah Edworthy, Ella Fookes, Estelle Bilbe and Abi Donald were all on the score sheet, some more than once

(I think)! Full time 13 - 0. Player of the

Day: Alexa Curtis.

SPORTS AT RLHS CARERS AT RLHS

CAREERS AT RLHS

Bridging the Gap and more

HEADS UP!

IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP FOR TERM 3

(It is important that students check the daily notices each day during House

Group time for important careers events and deadlines.)

TERM 3

University Halls of Residence online applications are open.

Before applying - Please see Mrs Oldman in the Careers

Office regarding your teacher nomination for your CCRF part of the online application.

The following University Liaison visits are 2nd round visits and are designed to assist students with their selection of first year papers and their programme applications. 17 August 2017 ARA Canterbury Liaison Visit to school 2 September 2017 Auckland University & AUT Open Days–FREE Bus–register online 7 September 2017 AUT Liaison Visit to School 19 September 2017 VIC University Liaison Visit to School 20 September 2017 Canterbury University Liaison Visit to School 21 September 2017 Massey University Liaison Visit to School

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AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY

Auckland University is having a Courses & Careers Open day on Saturday 2 September

and invites students, their parents and family/whanau to attend. If you are interested

please see Mrs Walker in the Gateway/Careers office for a programme.

For more information GO TO: www.openday.ac.nz

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TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

Applications for Teacher Education programmes open early and are required by most

Universities by the 31 August 2017. Go online to your University of choice and check out closing

dates and requirements for the applications. Check out the Teachnz website:

TeachNZ.govt.nz/GetQualified

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“ IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO PREPARE YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS – THEY TAKE TIME

AND YOU WILL NEED TO ORGANISE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, SUCH AS BIRTH CERTIFICATES

AND REFERENCES”

“Don’t Delay - Start Now by checking out all the university online scholarship databases.” _________________________________________________________________________________________

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON KEY DATES

Aug – Sep - Course-planning visits to schools 1 Sep - Study at Victoria Open Day 15 Sep - School leaver scholarships applications due 1 Oct - Halls of residence applications due

www.victoria.ac.nz/

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UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY

Categories for UC Emerging Leaders’ Scholarships include: All-round Excellence Awards, Maori Leadership Awards, Pasifika Leadership Awards and Awards for

students who demonstrate outstanding sporting achievement. Applications can be submitted on line from 20 June 2017. The closing date for applications is 14 August

2017. www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarships/

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WAIKATO UNIVERSITY - SCHOLARSHIPS

Go to www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships to:

Find advice about searching and applying for scholarships

Apply online Subscribe to the Scholarships Update e-newsletter

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MASSEY UNIVERSITY

scholarships@massey.ac.nz for advice about the application process.

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2018 KEYSTONE TRUST STUDY AWARDS

Are you looking to study a property or construction related degree in 2018 then ………………………… CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE – www.keystonestrust.org.nz Applications forms also available from the careers office.

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GENEROSITY NEW ZEALAND / GIVE ME

This is an Online Scholarship Database available FREE in the School library OR the Careers Classroom and the

Rotorua Public Library. You can access hundreds of scholarships from across New Zealand. Domestic

Students/NZ Residents Only. Please see Mrs Oldman in the careers office for password access to this database.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND

The University of Auckland’s new scholarship portal is now open for undergraduate and school leaver

scholarships for 2018!

1. The University of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarships

2. The University of Auckland Māori Academic Excellence Scholarships

3. The University of Auckland Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships

4. The University of Auckland Academic Potential Scholarships

Students can only apply to these scholarships after they have applied to admission for a University of Auckland

programme by logging in with their student details – ALL programme applications are also open now. Please

visit HOW TO APPLY TO A SCHOLARSHIP and HOW TO APPLY FOR ADDMISSION

All of these scholarships are open NOW and close on August 21 2017, so get on to it as soon as possible! Do not

leave it until the last minute

And don’t forget to source scholarships from other resources and apply for as many as you can!

- Auckland University scholarship database https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/for/current-students/cs-scholarships-and-awards/cs-search-for-scholarships-and-awards.html

- GiveME database (Ask your school careers department)

- Your Iwi/Hapū, register with them online

- Kia Ora Hauora database http://www.kiaorahauora.co.nz/scholarship

- GOOGLE! “Undergraduate Scholarships”, “Health Science Scholarships”, “Māori Scholarships” etc….

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STUDYLINK – TERTIARY EDUCATION FUNDING – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Students thinking about further study after they leave school have a lot of decisions to make. StudyLink’s website

is a great place to visit to get you thinking about what it will cost to live and study. StudyLink can help you work

out if study is right for you and how you'll support yourself. How much money you may need to support yourself

could surprise you. Once you’ve made the decision to study it’s a good idea to sign up to receive emails from

StudyLink. This way you won’t miss out on important information, like when to apply and documents you need to

send. We encourage students and parents to check out www.studylink.govt.nz.

Thinking about further study?

Students planning to continue study after they leave school have a lot of decisions to make. StudyLink’s website is a great place to visit to get you thinking about what it will cost to live and study.

StudyLink can help you work out if study is right for you and how you'll support yourself. How much money you may need to support yourself could surprise you.

There are some really important decisions to make. A little effort, planning and commitment now can turn into exciting jobs, higher wages and only having to pay back what you really needed to borrow to get there.

Once you’ve made the decision to study it’s a good idea to sign up to receive emails from StudyLink. This way you won’t miss out on important information, like when to apply and documents you need to send.

Let's figure out what things you'll need for your tertiary education, and how you might pay for them. Sign up to receive emails now

Regards

The StudyLink Team

Phone: 07-345 6124

Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz

Website: www.rotorualakes.school.nz

Mail: Porikapa Rd, PO Box 7002 Te Ngae, Rotorua 3042

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