College General Events:

Junior Academic evening – Wednesday 5

July – school finishes at 1.40pm Buses have been advised.

Kapa Haka Regionals – Wed 5 July

End of Term – Friday 7 July

Careers:

https://www.facebook.com/kcopportunities/

Sports Events:

Rugby:

The U15 girls won their final 26-10 after a very intense game. We scored 3 early tries to go up 19-0. Rahui then came back with 2 tries before Tia Brown scored the game sealer on full time. Well done girls!!

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In addition to this an U15 Horowhenua Kapiti team was selected over the weekend with 9 of our girls in it out of a squad of 21. (It would have been 11, but 2 are injured). These girls are:

Awatea Cullinan Dallas McKnight Emma Downer Hannah Stokes Macca Jones Nikita Whitehead Sara Sutherland Tee Huaki Tia Brown

Well done girls.

Basketball

Jnr Prem Basketball : Boys won a close one. Aotea were tough. The lead changed several times and finished at 82-76. Great contributions from all with some pivotal plays coming at crucial moments from the bench. Top scorers – Wilford Roberts 33 Kian Deehan 20 Jeremy Irvine 13 Game Highlights :)

Netball:

On Saturday 1 July at 1pm at the Te Atiawa Courts– the A team play Paraparaumu College for the Heather Moore Cup. Heather had a long time association with Pram College and netball. When she died the trophy was set up in remembrance of this and the two College’s play off for this cup annually. Go along on Saturday and support them

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General Information:

Science tutorials take place every Thursday from 3.20pm to 4.30pm in B13. Courses covered are BIO301, BIO201, PHY301, PHY201, SCI101, SCI111, year 10 Science and year 9 Science Students can pop in for 10 minutes or stay the whole time. They can ask questions, catch up on lessons missed, ask for extra help or use it as a quiet study space. Maths tutorials - every Thursday after school in M6 - 3.20 pm to 4.15pm. Come along and get help with anything you're stuck on. All welcome and FREE

Student Fundraising:

KINDLING FUNDRAISER

$5 PER BOX DELIVERED

FUNDRAISER FOR COLLEGE

FILM AND MUSIC TRIP TO

SWEDEN

FOR ORDERS: Please phone

022 139 5613

KCDC Research Competition: Year 13 student, Kata Brown, has won the senior section of the KCDC Kāpiti Remembers research competition. Kata's film focuses on one of her Croatian ancestors. “The judging panel was highly impressed by the quality of the Kāpiti Remembers Research Competition entries – they were thoughtful, moving and beautiful pieces of work, honouring a significant chapter of New Zealand and world history. We were at times reduced to tears by the emotion conveyed in the entries, and express our gratitude to the entrants for taking such care and consideration in preparing their works. We were delighted also to be able to offer multi-format options for competition entries, and look forward to seeing more creative works from these talented entrants in the coming future.”

Congratulations and well done Kata.

The College Uniform shop will be open for one session during the next school holidays.

Thursday 20 July 4.30 – 7pm

NZQA fees: You will have received a separate invoice for NZQA fees. These are now due. The fee is $76.70 per year, which covers all credits earned in 2017 as well as exams. Scholarship entries cost an additional $30 per subject. Last date for payment is 5 September. If you wish to pay by Direct Credit our bank account is ASB 12-3157-0166870-50 Please quote student ID number and surname in the reference. If you pay by automatic payment, please ensure the full fee is paid by the due date above. If you may be eligible for financial assistance please check NZQAs website – www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/ncea/entry-into-ncea/fees-for-ncea/financial-assistance The application form will be found there. These are due to school by September 1st. Any questions please email Cathy Stewart, Kapiti College Principal's Nominee, cathy.stewart@kc.school.nz.

Eco Action Group:

Members of the Eco Action Group have been busy this week, with two trips to Parliament to support student-led environmental actions. On Monday afternoon, fourteen of us walked and trained into Wellington to support a Wellington Girls-led protest about the budget allocation for Climate Change. For many, it was the first civic action we'd ever taken. We agree with the organisers that $1 million per year for the next four years is inadequate in terms of meeting our commitments to reduce carbon emissions, as part of the Paris Climate Accord. The speeches were well-researched and delivered in a really inspiring way, by Shannon from Wellington Girls, Victor from Generation Zero, and Gareth Hughes, Green Party M.P. Although most of us are too young to vote in this year's election, it felt great realising we can take part in our democracy through peaceful protest and petitioning our political leaders. It created a lot of discussion around the dinner table(s) and our banner and placards looked great! If you would like to sign a 'Zero Carbon Act' petition and the 'Our Carbon Declaration', click on these links: https://zerocarbonact.nz/signon/ http://www.ourclimatedeclaration.org.nz/?recruiter_id=4154

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Dunedin South M.P. Clare Curran with Carisbrook and Paremata pupils... Kata, Mella and Miriam are behind our banner - are they hiding, or just putting Planet Earth out in front?!

The next visit was on Wednesday, when Eco Action Group members Mella McCormack-Wolf, Kata Brown and Miriam Bright joined Enviroschools facilitator, Amanda Dobson, and a large number of children from Paremata School in supporting a petition delivered by pupils from Carisbrook School (Dunedin). Two Year 8 girls collected about 4000 signatures asking the government to ban single-use plastic bags, which might be useful but don't break down easily (if ever) in the environment and are hazardous to wildlife. Students and staff at Kāpiti College had signed the petition, which will be presented at a Select Committee sometime next year. It's been an exciting and educational week for our young people who are passionate about making positive change for the planet.

Performing Arts/Cultural Events: KC Concert Orchestra :

The Kapiti College Concert Orchestra hit a high note this week with their tour of Waikanae Retirement Villages. Their programme was an eclectic mix of music from the Baroque through to a sultry Argentinian Tango by Astor Piazzola. A highlight of the programme was a performance of a little-known viola concerto by Hoffmeister. The soloist was our versatile Concert Master Zephyr Wills playing not violin but viola - and premiering a virtuosic cadenza that he had composed himself. Changing instruments is no mean feat, especially considering that he is a member of the Bedriska Trio which recently progressed through to the National Semi Finals of the Chamber music contest. The residents at the various villages were blown away by the quality of the performances and an enjoyable experience was had by all.

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Lip Sync Teachers vs Students: Lip Sync Teachers vs Students was a success with the audience and the competitors themselves having a blast. Our overall teacher winners were Mr Collette and Mr Wills with their song “A whole new world”.

Mr Collette and Mr Wills

The overall student winner was Chloe’s group with their “Titanic” song.

Teachers are already planning their songs for next year which is a sign for a great competition for 2018! Thank you for all of those who were behind scenes and everyone that came to watch.

Community Notices:

Porirua Youth Awards 2017 applications open from 26 June until 11 August 2017 and are available to youth who reside in Porirua.

The awards are for young people in two categories, Year 9-11 and Years 12013, who are excelling in art and culture, education, environment and community and sport. Successful applicants will receive an award of up to $1500 to recognise their excellence, and to assist them with their future aspirations.

To find out more information, nominate a person or apply yourself - please visit

www.poriruayouthawards.org.nz

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Pony Camp School Holidays

Pony care Vaulting Dressage Jumping Games Trekking and more

Beginners 10 – 14 July

Advanced 17-21 July

For fun, friendship and adventure.

Farm Club School Holidays Programme Vaulting Games Gymnastics Horse care Riding and farm fun Week 1 – 10-14 July Week 2 17-21 July For a school holiday programme with a little bit of attitude.

To book any of these or for more information

contact 04 9026108

No8 Wire Week<http://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/Our-District/on-to-it/no8-wire-week/food-for-thought/> is happening again these school holidays with a range of family-friendly, free and affordable events to inspire Kiwi ingenuity, DIY resourcefulness and environmental responsibility.

This year the programme runs from July 14th to 23rd and has four parts: A Pecha Kucha style community banquet<http://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/Our-District/on-to-it/no8-wire-week/food-for-thought/> and Eco Art Exhibition<http://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/Our-District/on-to-it/no8-wire-week/eco-art-exhibition/> begin the event then there are workshops & excursions<http://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/Our-District/on-to-it/no8-wire-week/workshops-and-excusions2/>, and a Repair Café<http://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/Our-District/on-to-it/no8-wire-week/repair-cafe/> where you can learn new skills, repair, make and upcycle. The programme includes: sewing, IT and household repairs, bike tours, food foraging, T-shirt upcycling, make-your-own body care products, building basics, tips for better mobility, learning about bees, rongoā and medicinal herbs, bike maintenance, seed swapping, DIY cleaning products, growing asparagus, jewellery making, sauerkraut, papermaking, fruit preserving, lawn mower maintenance, weed management, plantings a community meal and more.

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