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F A M I LY | E X C E L L E N C E | R E S I L I E N C E | R E S P E C T
WHĀNAU | KAIRANGI | TOHEA | MANA
LETTER
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Kia ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakatalofa atu, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Malo ni,
Mabuhay, Namaste, Anyeoung haseyo, As-Salaam-Alaikum, Ni hao
Fakaalofa lahi atu.
This week is Niuean Language Week. The theme for 2020 is Faliki e tau momoui he tau atuhau ke he
Vagahau Niue ‘ which in English translates to, “Lay the foundations - give rise to Vagahau Niue for gener-
ations”. In true Kelston style, we have had sharing of Niuean language and cultural practices. I hope that
you have been following us on Facebook and learning about the language from our students.
With Senior Assessment Week now complete, teachers will be busy getting marking done so that feed-
back can be provided to students swiftly. It is pleasing to see the dedication and commitment to the
practice external examinations that most students displayed. Their behaviour in the exam rooms was
indicative of the understanding of the need to be respectful of others. For those
who missed these assessments, it is vital for discussions to be had with subject
teachers to work out a plan for catching up and completing assessments to the
required levels. Senior students will be expected to be at school until 10 December.
This will provide them with the maximum amount of time to finish their academic
year successfully. I appreciate the support the school will receive from whānau on
encouraging our students to be resilient and persevere to the end.
Being at Alert Level 1 has been refreshing and most welcomed. Staff and students
are definitely relieved to be able to go about their days at school with no restric-
tions. It is absolutely wonderful to see sporting competitions return to the calendar
and see our students take part in them with joy. Congratulations to our Rugby 7s
teams who have been very busy on the field with the senior team winning both
the Westie Pies 7s tournament as well as taking out the Auckland Secondary School Senior 7s tourna-
ment. Their superior performance in the latest competition saw them winning every single game they
played. The junior team were runners-up in the Westie Pies tournament and at the time of writing this,
is to play in the Auckland U15s 7s tournament. I am confident that they will do well enough to join the
senior team in qualifying for the Condor 7s to be held in
December. Besides Rugby 7s, Volleyball returns for another
season, along with the continuation of Theatresports. ENROLMENT EVENINGS
3rd, 4th, 5th November
On 29 October, the school will hold our annual Sports 3:30 - 7:00pm
Awards Dinner. Interest has been so high that the event is There will be options to go on a tour of
now sold out. I am looking forward to being able to formally the school.
thank all our community volunteers, sponsors, staff and
students for their support, contribution and participation
in the school’s comprehensive sporting programme. It will be a night of celebration and enjoyment, and
more importantly, an acknowledgement of the sporting excellence that we are privileged to have in the
school.
Kelston Boys’ High School has reviewed our Vision and developed a new one that we feel better reflects
our aspiration for our students and staff. Our new Vision is “Inspiring Growth through Wisdom and Hon-
our”. I am in the process of producing a short video to explain what the vision means and what direction
this will take the school over the next three years. This will be shared with whanau in the next few weeks.
Lastly, I would like to congratulate Carmel Sepuloni on her re-election as the Member of Parliament for
Kelston. Carmel is an ardent supporter of the school and the Kelston community so it is wonderful to
know that we will have another three years of her continued work to make our schools and community
stronger.
Have a fantastic long weekend ahead. Keep safe and enjoy.
Vol. 1 - 08 APRIL 2020
Fakaaue Lahi
Adeline Blair
TO WISDOM WITH HONOUR
Hei te Mātauranga i ōu nei Mana
VISION FOR LEARNING
FOR KELSTON BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
To Wisdom
Developing Habits
of Learning
through
VIsion for learning
Developing exemplary
+ =
young men who strive
for excellence in
academic, sporting
and cultural pursuits
With Honour
Developing Habits
of Character
through Mātou
Tātou
Congratulations
2019 sports captain wins huge at League Awards
Congratulations to our 2019 Sports Captain, Naufahu Whyte
for his award at the Sydney Roosters Awards night.
Naufahu Whyte received the Junior Representative Player
of the year for 2020 and continues to make his family and
our school proud.
Naufahu is scheduled to make a guest appearence at the
Sports Dinner on Thursday (29 October).
KBHS RUGBY REPS SHINE AT NZ BLUES u18
Congratulations to the students below who
represented the NZ Barbarian Blues U18’s and
played against the Chiefs U18 team.
• Sam Howling (1st XV Captain)
• Kaleb Emile-Vaoga (1st XV Vice Captain)
• Aukusitino Salanoa
• Tony Tafa.
Primed and ready, Maungakiekie SMASHED the
U18 Chiefs down in Kirikiriroa - 26 -17 and Maun-
gawhau only JUST beaten 14-10.
Gifted Year 12 rugby player, Tony Tafa is the only one from KBHS to be selected in the
NZ Barbarians team! Congratulations Tony!
You definitely made your kura and the Kelston Community proud.
TALENTED KBHS STUDENTS SELECTED in NZRL SCHOOLS AND CLUBS TEAMS
Congratulations to the following students who have been
selected for the NZ 18s Schools team playing the NZ 18s
Clubs in the inaugural NZRL Schools v NZRL Clubs fixture
on 8 November:
Schools Team:
Tony Tafa
Esom Ioka
Zyon Maiu’u
Clubs Team:
Elam Payne
Well done to boys. We look forward to watching you play live in the crowd or on TV.
THE RESULTS ARE IN...
INTRODUCING OUR NEW STUDENT REP ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2o20/2021
‘Okusitino (Tino) Tuinauvai
Congratulations to ‘Okusitino (Tino)
Tuinauvai on his selection as the new
Student Rep for 2020/21. We look forward
to seeing what you bring to the role Tino.
And to Clinton Mahoni thank you for your
service over the past year, we have en-
joyed the diversity you have brought to
the role and leadership you have exhibit-
ed to your peers.
We wish you well in your next leadership
endeavour.
“CAN” you give a
round of applause!
YEAR 11 WHANAU GROUP DELIVER OUTSTANDING KBHS HOSPITALITY
Mr Haines’ whanau group ended Term 3 by running a can
drive; they collected over 100 cans and non-perishable goods
and made fifteen reusable masks.
The boys delivered their hampers to three families in the
community.
Thank you to everyone
who contributed and
well-done boys we are
so proud of you
2021 Entry Requirements
Summer Start Programme
Tēnā koe
With the ongoing disruptions from Covid-19 many senior secondary students and the entire education sector has
had to respond and adapt. How the University of Auckland responds to the impact on students in relation to pro-
gression into university study has been a significant focus for us.
We understand that for some students who started the year with the ambition of achieving UE and starting Uni-
versity study in 2021, the ongoing impacts from the initial lockdown and second lockdown in Auckland may have
a significant impact on their transition into tertiary education. Below is a summary of the initiatives the University
has put in place for Year 13 students.
Changes to entry requirements
As previously communicated the University has already changed the entry requirements to our programmes for
2021 in recognition of the impact of Covid 19 on the 2020 cohort of senior students.
We anticipate that these changes, along with NZQA’s change to the University Entrance requirement, will enable
students on a track to access University study in 2021, to do so, despite Covid-19-related disruptions this year.
Summer start
Further to this we are pleased to announce a new programme called Summer Start – a six-week pro-
gramme giving eligible school leavers the opportunity to gain credits towards their degree and start their
University journey early.
Summer start is aimed at increasing students’ preparedness for, and success from, their tertiary study. If
students are planning to study with the University of Auckland in Semester One 2021, they can get a head
start on their studies by joining us for Summer Start.
The six-week programme commences Tuesday 5 January 2021, and students will complete one course that
will go towards their University of Auckland degree programme before Semester One classes start on 1
March 2021. They will also receive transition readiness, academic and pastoral support to guide their suc-
cess and enhance their learning in preparation for the rest of their University journey. The pastoral support
is a key programme wrap-around, providing holistic support for students including access to Summer Start
leaders, study skill sessions, orientation to both the University and Auckland City and fun activities such as
sports and quizzes to introduce students to university life.
If students intend to enrol in a different university after Summer School, they can still participate in the Sum-
mer Start programme and may be able to transfer their credit.
Summer Start is free for New Zealand school leaver students who meet the eligibility requirements of the
New Zealand government’s Fees Free tertiary education initiative. There is a tuition cost and other charges
for the credit-course within Summer Start but the charges will be paid through Fees Free if students are
eligible.
This programme complements Summer Start International – which is aimed at international students
currently in New Zealand and are about to graduate from a New Zealand high school or foundation pro-
gramme. Tuition fees and accommodation costs apply for Summer Start International.
We are encouraging students to register their interest in Summer Start or Summer Start International – this
will enable us to have a chat with them, understand what their aspirations are and how we can pathway
them into their programme of choice.
Further details on the programme are available on the University’s webpages for Summer Start or Summer
Start International. Should you have any questions about Summer Start please email Cath Dunphy.
For queries relating to Summer Start International, please email Karen Dorrian.
Noho ora mai
S P O R T U P D AT E
SPORTS
SUDDENS WINS 4 th EXECUTIVE NATIONAL TITLE
SUDDENS WINS 4 th EXECUTIVE NATIONAL TITLE
SUDDENS WINS 4 th EXECUTIVE NATIONAL TITLE
Nixon Suddens attended the NZ National Wrestling Championships recently and sent in the report below:
I flew down to Dunedin with my family, teammates & Coach Karim to compete at the New Zealand National Wrestling
Championships on the 2nd and 3rd of October at Taieri College. While this was just our third wrestling competition of
the year, we normally compete in 6 to 8 events, we have been training right through and at home during lockdown.
I competed in 2x divisions, placing 2nd in the Junior 17-20yo
65kg class the first day and taking gold in the Cadets 14-16yo
class the next day.
My younger brother Alex
won all his matches in less
than a minute by pin, tak-
ing gold in his division. At
Prizegiving I was awarded
the Cadets trophy for being
“The Most Scientific Wres-
tler”
This was my 4th consecutive national title since 2015 when I started competing at
Nationals at age 10yo. I really enjoyed this competition because I had the opportuni-
ty to wrestle against opponents from the South Island that I had never faced before.
My next wrestling goal is selection for the NZ Oceania team early next year in
American Samoa and I have aspirations to go to the next Youth Olympics in 2022.
I also compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and I still have a couple more competitions left
till the end of year to keep busy. Thank you for all your support.
Nixon Suddens
OUR PROUD SPONSORS OF 2020
Kelston Boys’ Sport is proudly sponsored by:
Our 1st XV sponsors
Breakfast Club sponsors
Glen Eden
WE ARE YOUR SCHOOLS SE7ENS
AUCKLAND CHAMPS!
From top tackles to spectacular extreme stamina, Kelston Boys’ High School has once
again proven to be a force to be reckoned with.
Congratulations to Mr Matt Howling and his kairangi team of assistant coaches and
manager - William Howling and Fred Tavita! Also a big thank you to the volunteers who
helped make the tournament a success and to Waitemata Rugby Club for their amaz-
ing hospitality.
We look forward to seeing our supporters at the Condors Sevens in December!
WE’RE ALSO YOUR SCHOOLS SE7ENS
JUNIORS AUCKLAND RUNNERS UP !
On Thursday 22nd October, we had our second
tournament with our junior boys for the 2020 Sevens
Season. We had great displays of mātou tātou
alongside stamina and determination shown by all
boys and within their sportsmanship.
Congratulations to our Under 15s Sevens Boys as the
runners up of the Auckland U15 Sevens Tournament
at Avondale Racecourse.
Thank you to our coaches and managers who
make these opportunities possible for our boys.
NOTICES
It’s back for another FIGHT!
COVID is back in our community
What can I do to keep myself and my whānau safe?
There are a number of simple but effective ways you can keep your family safe.
These include:
• Stay home if you are SICK
• If you have symptoms: fever, runny nose, a cough, loss of taste or smell, please get a
COVID-19 test , do not come to school when we re open if you are unwell
• Cover your face when you go out
• Keep track of where you have been
• Wash your hands regularly
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow
THE GOLDEN RULES TO KEEPING EVERYONE HEALTHY
1. If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise.
2. If you have cold or flu symptoms call your doctor or Healthline .
3. Wash your hands. Wash your hands. Wash your hands.
4. Sneeze and cough into your elbow, and regularly disinfect shared surfaces.
5. If you are told by health authorities to self-isolate you must do so immediately.
6. If you’re concerned about your wellbeing or have underlying health conditions, work with
your GP to understand how best to stay healthy.
7. Keep track of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen to help contact tracing if needed. Use
the NZ COVID Tracer app as a handy way of doing this.
8. Businesses should help people keep track of their movements by displaying the Ministry of
Health QR Code for contact tracing.
9. Stay vigilant. There is still a global pandemic going on. People and businesses should be
prepared to act fast to step up Alert Levels if we have to.
10. Whatever you’re feeling — it’s okay. Be kind to others. Be kind to yourself.
NZ is at Alert Level One
For more Covid-19 information head to
uniteagainstcovid19.govt.nz
FREE CATCH-UP IMMUNISATION FOR YEAR 13 STUDENTS Friday, 30 October 2020 at 8.30 to 11.30am Many young people missed out on immunisations to protect them from measles, mumps and rubella as children. Some young people may also have missed out on other immunisa- tions to protect them from whooping cough and some types of cancers. During 2020-21 there is a national catch-up campaign to ensure our community is protected against these diseases and our school is participating. In Term 4, we will have nurses in the school offering one dose of the MMR vaccine to our year 13 students who have no records of two doses of MMR vaccine, as well as offering HPV and Boostrix, if students require them. This service is free of charge. If you are a year 13 student and require any of these vaccinations (MMR, HPV or Boostrix) please visit the school clin- ic on 30 October. The clinic will run from 8.30am to 11.30am. Further information about these vaccines will also be emailed to all year 13 ATTENDANCE UPDATE - The Principle of Honest Attendance At Kelston Boys’ High School we believe giving our students the opportunity to be honest when signing in late via the Attendance Kiosk is giving them agency and giving us insight into the type of person they are. When clicking the reason for the lateness we expect they will tick ‘slept in’ if they have slept in and not ‘missed the bus’ as the reason. Having the choice to make a decision in life is life changing and promotes trust and strength of character and giving our students agency now sets a pattern of good decision making for the future. We don’t have the luxury of choosing the consequences of our decisions, however if we know what the consequences are before making the decision, we can choose wisely.
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