Horoeka Haemata Highlights - The seed will not be lost - Rolleston College
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Issue 1 - Term 1 - 28th February, 2019
Horoeka Haemata
Highlights
He kākano i ruia mai Rangiatea.
The seed will not be lost.
Upcoming Key Dates:
Thursday 21st March-Three-Way Learner Conversations
Friday 22nd March-School Closed
Wednesday 10th April-Exhibition Night 5-7pm
Friday 12th April-Sunday 28th of April-School Holidays
Rolleston College - (03) 595 2490 - admin@rollestoncollege.nz
Issue 1 - Term 1 - 28th February, 2019
Principal's Panui
He kākano i ruia mai Rangiatea.
The seed will not be lost.
Principal’s Panui
Kia Ora whanau.
Welcome to the first newsletter for 2019.
A regular morning sight for me this year as I arrive at school is seeing our touch rugby
squads training on the school fields. It is great seeing a group of our young sportsmen
and woman applying and committing themselves to a rigorous training programme as
they strive to build their skills.
It is all about involvement and personal accountability.
The touch players are but one example of this but they are the first one I see on many
mornings. Over the last week or so I have seen our learners eagerly sign up and
commit themselves to summer sports teams, music tuition, study groups and
community service initiatives.
The result of this involvement and commitment can be observed in our top Futsal
team. Three years ago, when this sport was introduced by Mr Nichol there was a
certain amount of raw talent available but despite Mr Nichol’s enthusiasm the results
were not always that exciting. A couple of seasons of training, commitment and
engagement plus training hard and listening to their coach and this team is now in
the Premier Christchurch competition and drew they first game last week against St
Andrews. They are looking forward to going to the national tournament in Wellington
with confidence that they will perform well. Great things come from perseverance
and dedication. Great things come from listening, reflecting and striving to improve
and this approach can easily be transferred to academic studies. The brain is a muscle
and its gym is the classroom, it needs to be trained and exercised the same as any
other muscle.
In the same way that an athlete improves through practice and determination so does
academic progress result from continued application, meeting deadlines, persevering
with difficult work etc. I was working with a staff member a few days ago looking
through the first drafts of some work from all year levels that had been submitted for
checking. It was so pleasing to see how well these learners had listened and applied
their knowledge to produce very impressive work.
So my first message to learners is to emphasize the importance of involvement as a
key first step to success. Involvement in sport, studies, community activities and
cultural experiences. This involvement needs to be paired with engagement and
determination but will result in genuine progress and development.
Rolleston College - (03) 595 2490 - admin@rollestoncollege.nz
R2L At Rolleston College-Ready to Learn
Purpose Statement:
The purpose of Positive Behaviour for Learning-School Wide (referred to as Ready to
Learn at Rolleston College) is to ensure the Rolleston Spirit is flourishing within our
school.
What is Positive Behaviour for Learning?
Positive Behaviour for Learning: School-wide (PB4L) is a framework used by schools to
develop initiatives that “support students to improve their behaviour, resilience and
wellbeing. PB4L came out of the Taumata Whanonga behaviour summit in 2009. The
summit recommended that the Ministry of Education look internationally for successful
initiatives with a strong research and evidence base. These initiatives were then
adapted to fit the culturally responsive context of New Zealand. (PB4L Overview 2015).
In November 2016, 100% of staff at Rolleston College voted to adopt the PB4L
framework. The staff have a strong belief that learners need to be Ready to Learn and
Ready to Flourish. If a learner performs poorly in a learning task we teach them what
steps to take next, if they struggle at a particular sports skill, we teach them how to
improve, if they can not play a musical instrument we teach them how to play, yet
traditionally, if they behave differently to what we expect… we punish them. PB4L aims
to use teaching behaviour as a tool for improving behaviour.
R2L Expectations
Be on time to class (be seated in class before the music stops)
Bring Device (fully charged at the start of the day) to class.
Bring pen, pencil and paper to every class.
Breaktimes are all OUTSIDE (instructions for a ‘wet break’ will be
given on the day).
Rolleston College - (03) 595 2490 - admin@rollestoncollege.nz
Issue 1 - Term 1 - 28th February, 2019
In the Play Zone of R2L
Wear the correct school uniform
Phones are not to be used unless given instruction by teacher (for a
learning purpose)
Display the Rolleston Spirit
Be focused and READY TO LEARN
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ASK FIRST!!
This applies to:
-Leaving a learning space (to go to bathroom, lockers etc)
-Using your mobile
-Listening to music
-Anything else you are unsure of
TELL
It's ok to Tell...
… Could mean telling us about the things you see, hear,
experience that are great.
Especially great things happening outside school that we
might otherwise miss...
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R2L Rewards
Clicks on your card are given for displaying the Rolleston Spirit and being
R2L
Keep your card on you at all times and be sure to put them in the box as
soon as it is complete
PER TERM:
1 full card = Whanau points
2 full cards = $2 Cafe voucher
3 full cards =$5 Cafe voucher
4+ full cards = Lunch with Mr Saville
Rolleston College - (03) 595 2490 - admin@rollestoncollege.nz
Rolleston
Sports Day
Such a wonderful Athletics day was had on Friday 8th of February.
Congratulations to Hotoke Whanau for taking the win this year. It
was an amazing event and the whanau spirit was fantastic.
Congratulations to Carolyn Corbett and Andrew Gebbie for their
organization of the event. To Selwyn Athletics Club for their
ongoing support: we could not have run such a great event
without you! Similar thanks to Selwyn Sports Trust and 24-7 Youth
for the support you give our kids. All of our staff thanks you for
your hard work. Thank you to all of the parents and grandparents
who came to show their support and an extra special thanks to the
PAG for fundraising that provided the amazing whanau gazebos.
Finally to all of the learners: you made the day awesome. Thanks
for your fantastic behaviour, teamwork, and participation.
Rolleston College - (03) 595 2490 - admin@rollestoncollege.nz
Sports Day Shenanigans Rolleston College - (03) 595 2490 - admin@rollestoncollege.nz
Celebrating
Learners
Congratulations to Isla Holland for her
poem titled "New School", which has
been published in the Summer 2019
issue of Toi Toi Magazine!
New School by Isla Holland
Heavy glass doors shift open
Hesitantly, I shuffle inside
Massive waves of noise take over
I heave big gulps of breath
Bangs and clutters fill the busy hallway
Laughing and chatting too
So much to handle
Why am I here?
The familiar smell of stationery
Smothers the unfamiliarity of this place
But not quite
Anticipation floods my nervous system
A group of indifferent-looking girls walk past
I see neatly-written essays and assignments plastered on the tall white walls
Enveloping the building with an aura of expectation
Do I belong?
Unknown faces stroll casually with their mates
What is their story?
Teachers strut past
My future with them
Yet to be decided
How long until the end of the day?
I feel butterflies in my stomach
More and more enter the small tight space
My stomach is about to explode
Lips shiver
Teeth chatter
I’m not cold
My school bag
Tugs me toward the dirty floor
Regaining my balance
I continue my journey to an unknown destination
My colourful map of the school
Announces that I’m new here
A paper with room number and teacher
Guides me to their lair
This will definitely get better
Right?New Staff
Highlight
Hi everyone, my name is Mr Hunter and I'm one
of the new teachers here at Rolleston College. I
teach Social Sciences with a particular focus on
History, whist also being the Ako coach of
Koanga one. I'm a big fan of adventures, eating
good food, playing some good games and taking
naps after long days at school. I'm excited to be
a part of the Rolleston College Whanua and look
forward to meeting you all this year!
Olivia Xiang
Mandarin Language Assistant
I am a native mandarin speaker and
come from China. When I was in
university, I majored in E-C/C-E
translation and Applied
Linguistics, which provided me
with abundant chances to practice
oral and written English. I have
always been interested in being a
teacher and I used to be a part-
time Teaching Assistant during my
university days. Before coming to
Rolleston College, I received a
comprehensive training on how to
guide students to learn efficiently,
how to teach mandarin, how to
introduce Chinese culture and how
to encourage students to bravely
speak out.
Through the one-year working
here, I will spare no effort to look
deeper into teaching based on
respecting students’ individuality
and interests.Te Rito
Harakeke
New Staff
My name is Kendra Horne and I will be teaching alongside Amy Howley in
the Te
Rito Harakeke satellite class based in Rolleston College this year. I have
previously worked as a new entrant teacher so this is a big change for me,
but I am extremely excited to be working in this amazing new environment
and getting to know all the students here at Rolleston College in 2019.
What’s up in TRH?
This term in Te Rito Harakeke we have launched a new transition
programme with our senior learners. Check out the awesome adventures
they have been on so far this term!You can also read
