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Mrs Krishnan’s Party by
the Indian Ink Theatre
Company
Maori Science
Expo 2018
NZSS TOUGH
GUY & GIRL
CHALLENGE
Newsletter - September 2018
Spotswood College Phone: (06) 7512416
P O Box 6116 Fax: (06) 7512418
South Road
New Plymouth Email: admin@spotswoodcollege.school.nz
NEW ZEALAND www.spotswoodcollege.school.nz
Principal SAUSAGE ROLLS
Mr Mark Bowden Makes 10-12
Deputy Principal Ingredients
Mr Daryn Shaw 2 tsp butter
1 medium size red onion – diced
Deputy Principal 1 tsp crushed garlic
Mr Martyn Knapton 2-3 tsp dried sage
Or 2 Tbsp freshly chopped sage
Deputy Principal 3 Tbsp breadcrumbs
Mr Chris Lapworth ½ carrot - grated
3 pork sausages
Senior Leadership 160g mince
Mrs Paula Cast ½ tsp salt
A few generous grinds of cracked black pepper
Year 13 Dean 1 tsp Colmans mustard
Ms Jill Cooper 1 egg – beaten (to brush over pastry)
Sesame seeds to sprinkle over pastry (optional)
Year 12 Dean 1 sheet of puff pastry
Ms Julia Stephens
1. Preheat the oven to 200° Fanbake.
Year 11 Dean 2. Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook gently for 2-3
Mr John O’Keefe minutes until soft. Add the garlic and dried or fresh sage leaves half-
way through cooking the onion and leave to cool.
Year 9/10 Dean 3. Using a sharp knife, slit the skin along the length of the sausages and
Mr Darren Scott remove the sausage meat and place into a mixing bowl with the
mince, onion, garlic and sage mix. Add the grated carrot, bread-
International Director crumbs, salt and pepper and mustard. Mix well with a fork.
Ms Gloria Holland 4. On a lightly floured bench, roll the pastry sheet out to increase its
size. Cut in half.
5. Divide the sausage mixture in half. Using your hands, roll each half
into a sausage shape covering the width of the pastry. Place along
In This Issue… the top of the pastry sheet and roll the pastry to form a long sausage
roll.
Pgs 3-7, Principal 6. Brush the last centimeter of the pastry with the beaten egg, so that
Notes the pastry sticks together. Turn each roll so that the join sits under-
Pg 8, College neath.
Calender 7. Brush the top of the roll with beaten egg (egg wash) and sprinkle with
Pg 9, Drama sesame seeds if you wish.
Department News 8. Prick along the roll with a fork. This releases air from the pastry and
Pg 10, Maori Science stops it puffing up. Cut the roll into smaller sausage roll segments (3-
Expo 2018 4 cm in length) and space them out on a baking tray.
Pg 11, International 9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until puffed, golden
News and cooked through.
Pg 12, Te Waka 10. Serve hot, as part of an evening meal or lunch, with tomato salsa or
Manaaki/Experience chutney and salad or tomato sauce for a Kiwiana snack!
Unit News
Pg 13, Careers • Line your oven tray with baking paper if you wish
Pg 14, English • Fresh sage gives a fuller sage flavor
Department News
Pg 15, Spotlight on
Sport
Principal Notes: Dear Students, Parents and Caregivers Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa Greetings to the Spotswood College community. This term has flown by and it seems a long time since we fare-welled our Tumuaki Mr Bowden. However, the school has ran well since his departure and I thank the staff for their hard work this term. Enrolments We have been busy completing 2019 enrolments across schools in our community and welcome enrolment requests across years 9-13 for 2019. If you know whanau that have not yet completed enrolment interviews or who are interested in joining Spotswood for 2019 then please encourage them to call the school on (06 7512416). Curriculum 2019 We are busy putting the finishing touches to the 2019 curriculum booklets for Juniors and Seniors and we would like to share this with you. We will be hosting a ‘curriculum information evening’ on the following dates: THURSDAY 20th of SEPTEMBER from 7-8pm in the STAFFROOM. This is for year 9 students and whanau, (these students will be year 10 in 2019). We will be sharing the curriculum booklets and discussing the programs. WEDNESDAY 26th of SEPTEMBER from 7-8pm in the STAFFROOM. This is for current year 10- 12 students and whanau. We will be sharing the curriculum booklets and discussing the programs. TRADES ACADEMY 2019: WITT COURSES 2019 WITT run an excellent program of Trades Academy courses that complement our curriculum at Spotswood College. They run a variety of courses on different days that are suitable for year 11-13 students, these include: AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING/ ELECTRICAL/ MECHANICAL ENGINEERING/ WELDING AND FABRICATION/ BUILD A BACH/ CARPENTRY/ BEAUTY and MAKE UP ARTISTRY/ COOKERY/ HAIRDRESSING/ RESTAURANT SERVICE/ SPORT AND FITNESS. We are hosting a TRADES ACADEMY INFORMATION EVENING on MONDAY the 24 th of SEPTEMBER from 7-8pm. The purpose of this evening is to learn more about the programs on offer and learn about our GATEWAY PROGRAM at the school. PRACTICE EXAMS Practice exams will be held at school for ALL SENIORS in week 9. The purpose of these exams are to support students in the exams they will be taking. Students will receive valuable feedback and feedforward from the teachers that will help them refine their learning and exam technique for success in the NCEA exams in Term 4. Students have been issued a copy of the Practice Exam timetable, see copy below. The senior NCEA exam timetable is here https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/qualifications-and-standards/ qualifications/ncea/exams-and-portfolios/exam-timetable-2018.pdf
Page 4 Principal Notes continued STUDENT INFORMATION: 1. Uniform must be worn to the exams. 2. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the exam. Enter the hall from the tech-block side. 3. If you have an exam clash see Mr Parr immediately. 4. Cell-phones must be turned off and left in your bag. 5. You cannot leave the exam until an hour has passed. 6. Only drink bottles containing water are permitted. No food. 7. Spare paper is provided. 8. STUDY AND REVISION SUPPORT Students should be studying and revising towards their NCEA exams and Practice Exams. To support students staff have developed a study support and revision support timetable. Please encourage your child to attend these sessions, it is amazing the outcomes that our students achieve when they commit to going that extra mile!
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Principal Notes continued
DEPT TEACHER + STUDY/ REVISION SESSION OFFERED
SUBJECT
SCIENCE Mrs STEPHENS
(CHEMISTRY)
CHEMISTRY REVISION Thursday Lunchtimes
SCHOLARSHIP support (please see Mrs STEPHENS)
Mr Dunnet Year 12 and 13 Revision will be held in class (or on a needs-come basis during
(BIOLOGY/ SCIENCE) lunchtimes - see BDU)
Mrs Takarangi / Mr Year 11 Science - Monday, Wednesday, Friday in A6 (lunchtimes as required)
Dunnett
(YEAR 11 SCIENCE)
Mrs Takarangi Year 12/13 Physics - Tuesday, Thursday in S15 (lunchtimes as required)
(YEAR 12/13 PHYSICS)
ENGLISH Mrs COOPER: Term 4 lunchtimes - English 301…..re-viewing Othello and Crash films. I will be setting and
marking exam-style essays for practise as well.
Miss DEBRECENY – English 101. 201. Weds, Thurs , Fri 8.00 – 9.00 – meeting – available for whomever.
Mrs CAST– English 102 internals, Week 9 onwards - Monday to Thursday - Open door policy for stu-
dents to finish off internals. Students will be informed via a text as to availability.
Miss BENTON – English 101 - Mon, Wed, Fri lunchtimes, available to speak with students one to one. B9.
Also Week 9
Mr O’KEEFE – helping Martyn with catch ups, during 103 class time and non contacts.
Mrs JULIAN/ Mrs GUNN– English 202 and 203 available during class time in Week 9 to work one on
one.
SOCIAL Mr PARR
(GEOGRAPHY/
In class REVISION till end of year.
SCIENCES PSYCHOLOGY)
Mr WHYTE Practice Exam Week week 9
(GEOGRAPHY/ Wednesday 19/9/18 9-3 Exam prep for History (lvl 3), geo (lvl 2)
HISTORY/
PSYCHOLOGY) Holidays
One day during 2 week break - negotiated with students - Completion of In-
ternals
One day negotiated with student - Scholarship History
Term Four
Class time
Lunchtime sessions - 1 per week - negotiated with students for Hist/Geo
Exam Leave time
Week 1 Mondays - for exam prep Hist and Geo. Also for completion of inter-
nals - Hist,Geo,Psych
Week 2 Wednesdays - for exam prep Hist and Geo. Also for completion of
internals - Hist,Geo,Psych
Mr CHAPMAN will be running revision programs for Accounting and Economics in
(ACCOUNTING AND Term 4, times and dates will be tailored to suit students availability
ECONOMICS)
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Principal Notes continued
MATHS BSH = Dr SHARMA/ LAB= Mr ABRAMS / CMO = Mr Moratti
Math Department Tutorial Period for Exam Week
Period Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1st BSH
(202,302)
2nd LAB BSH BSH BSH
(102,201) (202,302) (202,302) (202,302)
3rd LAB LAB LAB CMO BSH
(102,201) (102,201) (102,201) (101,202) (202,302)
CMO CMO CMO CMO
(101,202) (101,202) (101,202) (101,202)
4th BSH LAB LAB
(202,302) (102,201) (102,201)
5th LAB BSH
(102,201) (202,302)
Tutorial Sessions for Weeks Prior to the External Exams
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Interval LAB LAB
Lunch CMO CMO CMO CMO BSH
LAB LAB LAB LAB
ARTS All students can work in ART DEPARTMENT to complete External
Portfolios in Week 9.
LANGUAGES This will be shared with students in Languages
PE Mr Joe Week 9 Term 3/ Senior PE / A14/ Wednesday 10-
(PE) 12pm
Catch up classes.
TECH Mr Houghton/ Will be running WORKSHOP sessions during week 9
Mr Jolly study leave and Term 4 study leave.
(METAL/
WOOD)
Mr Lapworth Will be running WORKSHOP sessions during week 9
(TECH) study leave and Term 4 study leave for year 13’s
Mrs Classens Students to complete catch-up all week in week 9 for
(DTG) I.T courses.
Mr Froom Portfolio catch-ups during week 9 for DVC
(DVC)
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Principal Notes continued
Spotty Idol will be on Thursday 27th of September from 7pm-9pm in the school hall. The evening is a
showcase of the schools deep talent in Music and Performing Arts. Entrance is a gold coin donation.
The top 5 performers will perform at the achievers assembly on the Friday afternoon. My thanks
goes to Miss Hunneyball and Mr James for their organisation of this awesome event.
PŌWHIRI
On Friday the 28th September at 10am we welcome Whaea Nicola Ngarewa to Spotswood College
through a formal Pōwhiri held in the school hall. We invite whanau and members of our school
community to attend. Nicola will be our new Tumuaki and starts her position in Term 4 2018.
Kind regards
Martyn Knapton
Acting Principal
SPOTSWOOD COLLEGE
COMMUNITY POOL HIRE
COMMUNITY USE OF POOL
Swipe Cards are available on application at the Finance Office between 9:00am – 5.00 pm
POOL CUSTODIANS ARE:
Tracey Eru – Mobile 021 293 5589 Dave Fox – Mobile 027 511 1140
POOL HOURS:
Daylight Savings: Monday 15th October 2018 to Sunday 7th April 2019. During school hours: The
pool is closed between 9am and 3.15pm. It will be available for public use from 15:30pm – 20:30pm.
Public Holidays, School holidays and during the weekends 6.30am to 20:30 pm.
SPOTSWOOD COLLEGE CALENDER
September
12 TSSSA Junior Volleyball
17 17 to 21 September - Exam Week
North Island Sports Conference—Rotorua (16-18 Sept)
20 MCAT Maths Exams
Year 9 Curriculum Information Evening, 7.00 - 8.00 pm Staffroom
21 Te Kahui Whetu - Staff Kapa Haka competition
24 Trades Academy Evening - 7.00 - 8.00 pm
26 Year 10-12 Curriculum Information Evening, 7.00 - 8.00 pm Staffroom
28 End of Term 3
New Uniform Shop Hours
Uniform shop hours each week are as follows:
Monday Interval: 11.05 am to 11.25 am
Wednesday Lunchtime: 1.25 pm to 2.10 pm
Friday Interval 11.05 am to 11.25 am
Sonia Wuest-Harrop - 769 5105
UNIFORMS
Unwanted Uniforms in reasonable condition
To all Caregivers, if you have son/s or daughter/s who have outgrown their
uniform (we especially need boys navy shorts and girls skirts), the
uniform is in a reasonable condition and you do not want to sell the
uniform, would you be happy to donate it back to the school, we would be
very grateful for this donation as the uniform can be put to very good use.
Year 13 Leavers Hoodies
Any year 13’s who would like to purchase a 2018 Leavers Hoodie can try one on at Interval or
lunchtime from the Finance Office. Leavers Hoodies are $60.00 each, forms can also be obtained
from the Finance Office.
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Drama Department News
On Friday 7th September a select group of Year 10 – 13 students were lucky enough to attend ‘Mrs
Krishnan’s Party’ by the ‘Indian Ink theatre Company’ in The Theatre Royal at the TSB Showplace.
We were treated to an intimate, interactive and moving drama about change and having the courage
to be truthful with yourself. The audience were provided with bindies, coloured scarves and balloons
to help us get in the mood……and yes there was food too. We all got to taste the yummy dahl
cooked by the actors during the show! What more do you need for a successful party. Thank you to
all the beautifully behaved students who chose to attend. It was a pleasure getting some ‘culture’
with you!
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Maori Science Expo 2018
Last month a group of twenty Y9 & 10 Maori students were treated to a day out, enjoying some
wonderful Science, Engineering and Technology experiences at the WhyOra Maori Science Expo at
Pukekura Functions Centre.
Learning experiences were provided by the WhyOra: Maori Health Careers Programme in
conjunction with WITT Institute of Technology and Victoria University. These highly engaging
workshop style classes included flying drones, using VR technology, Code-breaking, 3D Modelling,
a Stardome Experience and a CPR Resuscitation module run by the School of Nursing.
WhyOra and Spotswood College are committed to partnering with young Maori that are considering
a career in S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and supporting them throughout
their high school journey. For more information contact – Whaea Wendy Eynon through the school
office or visit the WhyOra website www.whyora.co.nz.
Mr M Leauga – Science DepartmentSpotswood College Page 11 International News As always the International Department has been busy since our last newsletter. A group of our students joined the school team and travelled to Rotorua for the Tough Guy/ Tough Girl Challenge which by all accounts was a lot of fun! They were then able to take in some of the tourist activities on offer in Rotorua … thank you Mr Gayton. Staff attended a workshop for New Plymouth schools run by SIEBA (Schools International Education Business Association) to assist us in preparation for our annual attestation to NZQA. The attestation is a mandatory requirement for all signatories to the Code of Practice for the Education & Pastoral Care of International Students and requires us to evaluate and reflect on our policies and practices to ensure we are code compliant and adhering to best practice across our programme. We were excited to host a group of ten Japanese Agents to our school. The tour was facilitated by Education NZ & International Education Taranaki and they were also joined by Mr. Hiroki Morita who is Air NZ’s Business Development Manager based in Tokyo. This was a unique opportunity to showcase our provincial schools and the Spotswood International Programme. The agents really enjoyed a session chatting with our five Japanese students. Next week, we will welcome to Spotswood College Ms. Barbara Burger, who represents Carl Duisberg Centre, one of our German agencies. It is always great to be able to meet and finally put a face to the name at the end of many email conversations! She will also have the opportunity to catch up with Cosima Ellerbrock, her student currently studying here. Sadly, we will be saying goodbye to another group of students at the end of term 3. Kaho Miyamoto will return home after three terms with us. Kaho has really embraced her time here and is the best possible example of a student making the most of all opportunities on offer! She has also been volunteering at The Rumpus Room each Friday helping with the play programme for pre- schoolers. Kaho will complete a final year at school, then head to university to study midwifery. Our one term group from NZIIU Tokyo will also be heading home – we wish Hayete, Kanami and Ena safe travel.
Page 12 Te Waka Manaaki/Experience Unit News Manaaki 1 students and Experience Unit students worked together to make horse cookies for a Riding for Disabled fundraiser. Whilst Manaaki 1 students had fun making the gingerbread and baking the cookies, students from the Experience Unit did a great job decorating the cookies.
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CAREERS – TE WAKA HUARAHI
Careers Expo - On Monday the 20th August Year 11, 12 and 13 students attended the Taranaki
Careers Expo which was held at the T.S.B. Stadium. This was a great opportunity for them to obtain
information and check options with all the Universities, many trade organisations and other tertiary
education institutions.
NZ University Liaison Officers have now visited the school to assist and advise Year 13 students
intending to go to University in 2019 with their course selection process. Should you require more
information or have any other queries, you can contact the University direct or come to the Careers
office for information?
NZ Society of Petrochemical Engineers came to do a talk to Senior Students about the Oil and
Gas Industry. Thank you to Kellie Hobbs and Arum Kumar Aval for sharing their degree and work
experience pathways.
WhyOra – Year 9 & 10 – Maori students attended the Science Expo in collaboration with the TDHB,
WITT and Victoria University. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to explore and learn about
the exciting careers of the future.
Please contact Whaea Wendy for further information.
Coming Up!
Go2Workshp is a series of workshops on completing a CV cover letters and interview techniques
that students may attend during lunch breaks commencing in a fortnight. Senior students should
register their interest by signing up at the careers office. Please watch the school notices for dates
and times.
11 September: A presentation by Taranaki Futures for Senior Maori and Pasifika students is being
held at the school during Period 2 in Room B16. Those students interested in finding out career
information in Carpentry, Auto Engineering, Hairdressing, Hair and Beauty, Electrical, Farming and
Hospitality please come along.
Educare Training is holding an extra Information Talk at their premises at 13 Dawson Street in New
Plymouth during the upcoming school holidays. If interested in finding out about a career in Early
Childhood Education, then head along, or phone them on (06) 758 4115.
Spotswood College Careers Page please connect with us on face book for up-to-date information
on the world of careers information and Scholarships.
Justice of the Peace (certifying or verifying documentation) -Please note that students who require
certification of documents by a JP for applying to university or scholarships, see Whaea Wendy at
the careers office.
Nga mihi
Careers DepartmentPage 14
English Department News
Inter-school debate
On August 17th, the Spotswood College Debating Club competed in an inter-school debate with
Francis Douglas Memorial College. Our junior team consisted of Mika Doron, Lace Wegman-Hall
and Jazmine Murray as speakers and Brooke Kennedy and Jolee Brougham as researchers. The
juniors won their debate where they argued against the moot that this house would ban alternative
medicines.
Our senior team, comprised of Ethan Griffith, Kelsey Win and Tristan Francis, argued for the moot
that this house believes that Trump has compromised the prestige of the American presidency. Alt-
hough our seniors were well-prepared and gave great speeches, they were out-debated by FDMC
on the day and came in second best.
Censor for a Day
30 of our Year 12 and 13 English students had the opportunity to view a film before it was publicly
released and take part in the process of classifying the film with the guidance of the Office of Film
and Literature Classification. Our students thoroughly enjoyed the screening of Spike Lee's new film,
Black Klansman, and took part in a vigorous debate as to what the film should be classified as.Spotswood College Page 15
SPOTLIGHT ON SPORT (Sports items should be emailed to sport@spotswoodcollege.school.nz )
There have been many students involved in their particular winter sport during Term 3. Well done to
these students on their efforts to attend practices and to represent the College on game day.
Special thanks to all of the team coaches and managers for their voluntary contribution to sport at
Spotswood College.
1. 2018 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES:
Congratulations to Keegan Joe (Year 12) on being selected to compete at the 2018 Youth Olympics
in Beach Volleyball to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 6-18 October. Good luck Keegan.
Keegan’s playing partner is David Jefferies and ex-pupil of Spotswood College
2. 2018 NZSS INDOOR BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Congratulations to Ryan Vincent (Y13) and Hayley Ward (Y12) on their efforts at this year’s NZSS
Indoor Bowls championships that were held in Wellington in late-August. In the singles Ryan
finished in 9th= place with Hayley finishing in 30th= place out of the 64 individuals competing. In the
pairs event Ryan and Hayley finished in 8th= place in the 38 team event. A highlight in the pairs
championship was Ryan and Hayley having a draw in section play 8-8 with the final winners from
Kings HS, Dunedin.
3. N.Z. INDOOR BOWLS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP:
Congratulations to Ryan Vincent (Y13) on finishing in 5th= place in the New Zealand Junior Singles
(Under19) championship played the day prior to the NZSS championships in Wellington. In post-
section play Ryan defeated the 2017 champion 9-4 before losing his quarter-final.
4. NZSS TOUGH GUY & GIRL CHALLENGE:
A big well done to the 17 students who participated in the 6km event at this year’s Tough Guy & Girl
Challenge held at Lakes Ranch, Roturoa on Friday 17th August. All students gained NCEA Level 2
91330 and L3 91501 credits based on their time to run the course. The squad was: Ben Oaten,
Ryan Clough, Luke Cocker, Vaughn Te Huki, Larissa Wilkinson, Layla Conaglan, Rebecca
Sumpter, Tenaya Richardson, Ben Manktelow, Dean Broad, Logan Fawkner, Maree Dove, Kiralee
Willan; with the following International students also participating- Julia Simon Viera Da Silva,
Tristan Rauhut, Lucas Palhares Ramiro, and Cosima Ellerbrock.
5. 2018 NZSSSC TOURNAMENT WEEKS:
The third and final New Zealand Secondary Schools national tournament week for 2018 is the
Junior tournament week to be held from 26th November – 1st December
6. COACHES & MANAGERS- 2019:
If any Parents or Caregivers are interested in Coaching or Managing a College Sports team in
2019, we would very much appreciate your assistance. If you are interested could your please
contact our Head of Sport Mr. Gayton or Mrs. Read the Sports co-ordinator through the College
office on Ph:7512416 (ext 714) or email sports@spotswoodcollege.school.nz
7. TIME TO RETURN WINTER SPORTS UNIFORMS:
It would be much appreciated if all players whose winter sports programme has now finished could
return their uniform/s in a clean and tidy condition to the sports office by Friday 21st September.
2018 SPORTS PRIZE GIVING
This year’s 12th annual Sports prize giving will be held in the College assembly hall at
7.00pm on Thursday 25th October.SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS OF
SPOTSWOOD COLLEGE
The Spotswood College Community (Board of Trustees, Principal, Staff and Students) sincerely wish to
convey their heartfelt gratitude for the generosity and support offered by the organisations set out below.
This support enables the College to enrich and enhance the lives of our staff and students and contributes
to our goal of creating life-long learners.
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