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Rotorua Lakes High School
“Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No.11 - 13 APRIL 2018
CHALKBOARD
From the Principal – P. 1 - 2
News & Events – P. 3 - 4
Department News – P. 4 - 5
Sport – P. 6 - 7
Careers & Gateway – P. 7 - 10
Contact Us – P. 10
Community Notices – P. 10 - 12
Our Sponsors – P. 13
Dear Parents/Caregivers
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
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SIR PETER BLAKE TRUST YOUTH FORUM
Our Head Girl and Year 13 student Kairangi Cox has been selected to attend the Sir Peter Blake Trust Youth
Enviroleaders Forum in Taranaki next week. The 55 students (Yr 11 to 13) from all around New Zealand will
look at environmental issues focusing on climate change. Well done to Kairangi.
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ART OF REMEMBRANCE
Article by Hannah Nathan
As part of the 100 year commemorations of World War 1, Lakes
High School Deputy Head Boy Leroy Nurkka entered in the Art of
Remembrance multimedia competition, hosted by the Rotorua
Museum. The competition was open to year 9-13 students from
Rotorua, calling them to engage in WW1 centenary
commemorations. Leroy painted a canvas of late Rotorua war
nurse, Christabel MacFarlane, which will be judged along with
other entrants over the following weeks, then later displayed in
a public exhibition during the Anzac period. His painting
highlights her connections to Rotorua through Mokoia Island,
her British War Medal and Victory Medal achievements and the
hospital boat on which she served on; SS Mareno. The Red Cross
features in the painting, bordered by poppies to show respect to
MacFarlane’s contribution to nursing and service to our country.
The first prize for the Art of Remembrance is a $10,000
scholarship, generously donated by Ngati Whakaue Education
Endowment Trust. We wish Leroy all the best.
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FIREFIGHTER SKY TOWER STAIR CHALLENGE
One of Lakes High’s students, Quinn McCarthy will be participating in the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair
Challenge, an annual fundraiser for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC). Each year firefighters
from around New Zealand and international competitors from Australia, the US, Chile and Germany
fundraise and compete in this amazing event at Auckland’s Sky Tower. The Firefighter Sky Tower Stair
Challenge taking place on Saturday 19 May 2018, will be in its fourteenth year as a fundraiser for
Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC).
You can help support the 6 Kiwis diagnosed every day with a blood cancer or related condition by making
a secure online donation using your credit card. Click on the link below:
https://secure.leukaemia.net.nz/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?registrationID=1165597&langPref=en-
CA
For more information about the 2018 Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge, please visit them
at www.firefightersclimb.org.nz
Good on you Quinn!
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ASSESSMENTS
The following assessments have been set down to take place within the next two 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.
Level Subject Standard Date
2 Biology 91155 4 May
3 Biology 91604 7 May
I wish you all the best for safe and relaxing break. See you in Term 2.
Yours sincerely,
Principal
NEWS & EVENTS _______________________________________________________________________ WINTER MENUS
DEPARTMENT NEWS
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ART NEWS
The first Year 9 rotation is coming to an end and students are working on their
final projects using Pacific Designs as inspiration. The new rotation begins in
week one, term two, and students are able to buy their items in town in the
holidays. They will need an A3 sketchbook, a 3B pencil, an eraser, a sharpener,
an ink pen, and a set of watercolour pencils. All other materials will be provided
for them.
The Year 10 Art students are reaching the halfway point of their course, and
have developed new skills and techniques using dry/wet media, and are
moving into studying artist models and learning Photoshop. Next term we will
be exploring printmaking and mixed media, and more painting! Please make
sure your son/daughter has all the equipment on the stationery list (on Google
classroom) so they can make the most of the rest of the course. Any questions,
email carlans@rotorualakes.school.nz.
ARTWORK BY Joel Roper Yr, 10
Senior Art students should make use of the holidays to extend their ideas and research, and practice techniques
and use of media. They should also review exemplars on NZQA and read about level of achievement, and take
note of resources put on Pinterest, and Google Classroom, for them to follow interesting links to websites that
could help inspire them. It is crucial that students enter term two with all tasks and work completed and up to
date, ready to tackle the next stage in the development of their portfolios for the year. Please contact your
son/daughters' teachers if you have any concerns or queries about their progress.
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LIBRARY BOOK OF THE MONTH
House Rules by Jodi Picoult – Senior Fiction
Can a guilty face betray an innocent heart ……………….
Jacob Hunt is a teenage boy with Asperger’s syndrome. He’s hopeless at reading
social cues or expressing himself well to others, and like many kids with AS, Jacob
has a special focus on one subject – in his case, forensic analysis. He’s always
showing up at crime scenes, thanks to the police scanner he keeps in his room,
and telling the cops what they need to do …. and he’s usually right. But then his
town is rocked by a terrible murder and, for a change, the police come to Jacob
with questions. All of the hallmark behaviors of Asperger’s – not looking someone
in the eye, stimulatory tics and twitches, flat affect – can look a lot like guilt to law
enforcement personnel. Suddenly, Jacob and his family, who only want to fit in,
feel the spotlight shining directly on them. For his mother, Emma, it’s a brutal
reminder of the intolerance and misunderstanding that always threaten her
family. For his brother, Theo, it’s another indication of why nothing is normal
because of Jacob. And over this small family the soul-searing question looms: Did Jacob commit murder?
Emotionally powerful from beginning to end, House Rules looks at what it means to be different in our society,
how autism affects a family, and how our legal system works well for people who communicate a certain way –
and fails those who don’t.
TERM 2 KEY DATES 2018
Start of Term 2 7 May 2018
Rotorua Careers Expo 15 – 16 May
BOPSS / Mid Islands Cross Country 22 May
BOPSS Squash Individual Champs - Div 2 - 3 23 May
BOPSS Badminton Team Champs JNR (CBOP) 25 May
Snr NCEA Tracking Reports issued 25 May
PUBLIC HOLIDAY 4 JUNE
Jnr Reports issued 22 June
Snr NCEA Reports issued 22 June
Report Evening 26 June (4 – 6 pm)
Report Evening 27 June (3.30 – 4 pm)
END OF TERM 2 6 July 2018
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 9 July – 20 July 2018
SPORTS
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EQUESTRIAN INTER SCHOOL GAMBLERS STAKES
By Emma Jackson
On Tuesday the 27th of March, Rotorua Lakes High School sent a team
of 3 riders to compete at the North Island Inter School Gamblers stakes.
This event required riders to complete both a Show Jumping and a Cross
Country course, collecting points based on the heights of jumps they
completed. Briley Jones (year 10), Emma Jackson (year 13), and team
captain Bella Uhl (year 13) all made the journey over to Edgecumb to
compete. It was a successful day all round, with Briley compelling her
first Gamblers Stakes, Emma placing in the top 20 on a new horse, and
Bella placing second in the Senior age group on one of her two horses.
The day was filled with fun and encouragement, creating a supportive
atmosphere that makes us eagerly await the next event on Wednesday
the 11th of April. Good work Lakes High!
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH PARTICIPANTS
Please be sure to continue working on your activities and getting your supervisors to sign off weekly. Plan out
your journeys and schedule them in for the rest of the year, particularly Gold candidates, to be sure you don't
clash with your exams and academic priorities later in the year. Once you have completed all the requirements,
bring in your books or notify Mrs. CR via the online record book, to complete the award level you are working
on.
Inneke Smets, our new Science teacher, is helping out with the Award here at school, and is starting out by
setting up a Facebook Group page for our Award Unit at RLHS. Students will be able to share their photos of
their activities and journeys to the group, which will be a great way to improve our connectedness as a unit.
Look forward to that early next term!
Lavacamp will be proceeding in the first week of the holidays, and here's hoping the candidates have an
awesome week down at Ruapehu ticking of various trainings and adventurous journeys, at all levels! Our thanks
to all the parents helping out with supervision and transport, and of course, Gerry Purcell, who continues to
tirelessly assist (unpaid) our students in gaining their awards.
New Silver candidates:
If you are not yet 14 years of age and 9 months, and you would like to sign up using the online record book, the
head office has said that they are willing to manually load you on so you can begin your activites, and log them.
Please email Jess at info@dofehillary.org.nz, with your son/daughter's names and school name (award unit),
and make payment via internet banking to:
Bank Account: The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award
ANZ Bank: 06 0507 0091490 00
Please use your surname as the Main Reference
I will then confirm their registration via the ORB. Be sure to tick "electronic permission form" and get your email
confirmation done promptly, then they are good to go! Candidates will have to wait until they are 16 however
to begin their Gold award, but can still get started on the trainings and journeys.
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REASONS WHY YOU & YOUR CHILD SHOULD
BE HERE:
Free entry
Worthwhile discussion with different exhibitors will help ensure
your child makes appropriate choices later in the year
Only opportunity this year for face to face access to this range of
businesses, tertiary trainers and educators
37 education & training providers and 26 Rotorua businesses and
employers are confirmed
Free access to many community services
Rotorua’s major businesses promoting employment opportunities
in Rotorua
Expo planning booklet for students to help plan the visit
Contact: rotoruaexpo@ymail.com
Contact the Careers Department for further info:
Barbara Walker 3456124 x 235 walkerb@rotorualakes.school.nz
KEY DATES FOR YOUR
CAREER CALENDAR
17 – 20 APRIL PIHMS Career Week
7 MAY Otago Uni Tertiary Open Day
12 MAY NZ College of Chiropractic Open Day, Auckland
15 – 16 MAY Careers Expo
17 MAY Rotorua Tertiary Update Day
18 MAY Waikato Uni Open Day
22 MAY Massey University Information Evening 6 – 8 pm - John Paul College
23 MAY Massey University Year 12-13 Te Manu Taiko Kaupapa Maori Programme
23 MAY NZ Defence Force School liaison visit
24 MAY Canterbury University Info evening, Tauranga
25 MAY Wintec Open Day
8 JUNE To Ohomai Open Day (Tauranga Campus)
27 JUNE Otago Uni Liaison visit (1.30 – 2 pm)
27 JUNE Massey University Year 12-13 Te Manu Taiko Kaupapa Maori Programme
9 – 12 JULY PIHMS Career Week
12 JULY Canterbury Uni Open Day
1 AUGUST Massey Uni Open Day (Manuwatu)
31 AUGUST Victoria Uni Open Day
31 AUGUST Wintec Health Taster Day
9 – 12 OCT PIHMS Career Week
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LAWNMOWING CONTRACTOR
JOB TYPE: PERMANENT PART TIME
JOB LOCATION: ROTORUA
We have a permanent part time vacancy for a fit and active person to join
our lawnmowing team. The ideal candidate will enjoy working outdoors,
have good mechanical aptitude, possess excellent communication and
customer service skills and be particularly good at paying attention to
detail. The job is based in Rotorua but travel may also be necessary outside
of Rotorua. The hours of work vary between 18-30 per week. We offer an
excellent work environment and great pay for the right person. Successful applicant must have a full and clean
drivers licence. Immediate start. Please email your C.V with covering letter outlining relevant skills, qualifications
& experience to lawnsrotorua@gmail.com. Enquiries can be made to Anna May on 021 230 5689. Applications
close 25th April
For ANY student at Yr 12 & 13
Check out the latest
placements available and
remember: NOTHING BEATS
WORK EXPERIENCE!
Mechanical Engineering
Hairdressing
Early Childhood Education
Auto Electrical
Disability Support Services
There will be medical / nursing, physiotherapy and psychology presentations
at Lakes DHB later in the year. Placements are limited so register now.
Well known primary school willing to assist with students who are thinking
of a teaching career. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside
teachers in a school environment. We can work around assessments / half
days etc. minimizing classes missed. Try experiencing what being a teacher
is really like!
Register your interest early as all placements are
limited:
Mrs Eva Hingston Tel: 07- 345 6124 Ext 258
Email: hingstonev@rotorualakes.school.nz
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UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YEAR 13 STUDENTS
MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to hundreds of
scholarships for any student planning to start university in 2019. The comprehensive
list includes scholarships offered by every university as well as those specifically
available to local students. A list of privately-funded, Maori, Pacific and International
university scholarships completes the list. Applications close throughout the year, with
tens of millions of dollars available. MoneyHub has also published a list of tips for
scholarship success. For more details and to find suitable scholarships, visit the
MoneyHub https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/scholarships-nz.html
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Massey University information evening at John Paul
College – Tuesday 22nd May - 6.00pm – 8.00pm – for
students and families interested in Massey University –
Food and drink provided – please ask students to register on this
link: https://masseyuni.wufoo.eu/forms/massey-university-2018-information-evenings/
The following UNIVERSITY will be in to talk to interested students this term
during lunchtime on the following date:
30th April 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm Wintec Liaison Visit
CONTACT US
Phone: 07-345 6124
Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz
Website: www.rotorualakes.school.nz
Mail: Porikapa Rd, PO Box 7002 Te Ngae, Rotorua 3042
COMMUNITY INFOTUTORING AVAILABLE
Maths, Sciences, English, Economics
Available most weekends and public holidays
Paddy Baylis was RLHS Dux in 2017 and endorsed
Level 1, 2 & 3 with Excellence
Price by negotiation
Contact: paddy.baylis@gmail.com
Years: 9, 10, 11, 12
Rotorua Lakes High School Europe Trip
Katherine Beijeman
beijemank@rotorualakes.school.nz
07 3456124
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!Thank you to all our Sponsors
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