DAILY NOTICES TE PANUI

DAY 6 – Tuesday 11th February 2020 TE RA 6 – Turei 11 Pepuere 2020 Duty Deputy Principal: Mrs Strang

All Year 10 to 13 students who would like to use the fitness centre at lunchtimes this year need to collect a sign-up sheet from outside Mrs Hastie’s office in the Deans area. The form then needs to be returned to the box outside Mrs Hastie’s office. Students are not able to use the centre unless a completed form is returned. There is no charge to use the centre and it is open every lunchtime for student use. Debating sign-ups for 2020 will be held on Tuesday lunchtime in J3. Anyone interested in participating in debating this year should come. New debaters are welcome. Please email Mr Shadbolt or Miss Meeks if you are unable to attend.

Chinese Night - Any Year 12s who would like to apply to be a Chinese Night Leader, please come to A21 at lunchtime Thursday to collect an application form.

Science Club: For students of all levels who are keen to enter science competitions or work on a long term group project. First meeting Wednesday Week 3 (19th Feb) in S13. See Mrs McLean if you have any questions.

Korean Night: If you are interested in being part of Korean Night this year, we have a meeting in M16 this Thursday lunchtime. See Mr Bissett or Mr Lee (LEH) if you have any questions.

Wearable Art Competition - Anyone interested in designing a wearable art piece for the Eye on Nature Competition this year please see Mrs Freestone in L11 at lunchtime on Wednesday for more details. If you can’t make it to that meeting please email on shannon.freestone@cloud.rangitoto.school.nz We had a winner from the school last year who now features on their advertising poster and walked away with a cheque for $500.

Theatre Sports! If you are creative, have a good sense of humour and enjoy performance then Theatre Sports might just be for you! Theatre Sports is a competitive form of improvisational theatre. We meet Wednesday lunchtimes in PA2. First meeting will be Wednesday 12th February. For more information contact Ms Hunt in the Drama department sara.hunt@cloud.rangitoto.school.nz.

D&D Club - We are starting up a club for playing the fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons, a fantasy roleplaying game. The club will be open to all year levels and all levels of experience. If you're interested in joining come to M16 at lunch on Thursday the 13th February. Email Elliott Henk at 126175@cloud.rangitoto.school.nz if you have any questions.

Science Club: For students of all levels who are keen to enter science competitions or work on a long term group project. First meeting Wednesday lunchtime Week 3 (19th Feb) in S13. See Mrs McLean if you have any questions.

LOST PROPERTY - BLACK BILLABONG pencil case, red zip. Please remember to name all items and then I can easily have items returned to their owners. Thank you, Mrs Hastie student office

Learning Centre Relocation. Due to renovations the Learning Centre has moved to M20 (Large portacom outside the maths block) for term 1. The sign in book for special conditions is in M22.

Environmental Group Working Bees - Are you passionate about our planet? Are you committed to put in the time and effort to save our environment? Come to C5 at lunch time on Thursday 14th Feb to find out how you can help. Contact seeger.mcleay@cloud.rangitoto.school.nz if you can't make it.

SENIORS

STAR SHORT INTRODUCTORY COURSES 2020 STAR Courses will give you a “taste” of an industry that you might find appealing as a career option. If you are interested in the courses below, apply online at bit.ly/star course now to avoid disappointment, as spaces are very limited. If you need more information, come and see Mrs Te Maari in the Careers Department.

COURSE PROVIDER LOCATION DATES #

PLACE

Term 1

Flight Attending ITC City 10/11 March 1

Adventure Education Adventure Works UNITEC Mt Albert

16/17 &23/24 March 1

Defensive Driving Course –Register now at the Careers Department for March A fantastic opportunity to gain your full licence, reducing 6 months off your restricted licence and learn invaluable skills, for example, recognising hazards, driving behaviour and attitude.

Provider: Shore2pass Venue: Rangi Centre, Rangitoto College Cost: Student Contribution $149 (The course is subsidised through STAR.

FREE STAR COURSE – Adventure Education

This course is run in association with the UNITEC School of Sport. It provides challenging and enjoyable

opportunities for personal and social development. The programme focuses on developing personal skills

sought after by employers such as communication, initiative, flexibility, problem solving, cooperation and

contributing to a team. In doing this course students will learn more about themselves and each other using

adventure based learning, cooperative games, trust and problem solving activities and low and high

elements of the ropes course while having FUN! You will have the opportunity to gain unit standards 467,

470 and 473 – 9 level 2 credits.

VENUES

Adventure Works Challenge Course

UNITEC Mt Albert Campus

* you MUST be able to get yourself to the venue*

TIME 9.00am – 4.30pm

DATE 16th 17th 23th 24th March

Apply online bit.ly/star course for this course & other STAR course TODAY or visit the Careers

Department for more information

MUSIC

You can take MUSIC TUITION at school on Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute/Piccolo,

Oboe, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, all Saxophones, Trumpet, Trombone, Cornet, French Horn, Euphonium/Baritone, Tuba, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Piano, Drums, Voice, Music Theory, Music Technology. This tuition is for Rangitoto College students only and is held mostly during school time.

Don’t miss out! Collect the YELLOW enrolment form outside the Music Office TODAY and return it to the Finance Office TODAY!

If you are in QUARANTINE and would like to enrol, please email

sarah.mcconnell@rangitoto.school.nz to scan the completed enrolment form and proof of payment from home.

INSTRUMENT HIRE: ALL STUDENTS wishing to use a Rangitoto College instrument this year, must see Sarah in the Music Office to collect a hire agreement urgently. RARE INSTRUMENT SCHOLARSHIPS: ALL STUDENTS who are on the scholarship, please come to the Music Office to collect your PINK enrolment form for tuition.

Rangitoto Wind Orchestra: First rehearsal 7.45am, MU3. Monday 17 Feb.

SPORT

RUGBY MUSTER - Thursday 13th Feb 3.30pm - 5.00pm in the Rangi Centre for all those interested in playing Rugby for Rangi. Registrations are also open an are online https://www.sporty.co.nz/rcrugbytag7s

Boys Cricket - If you are interested in playing cricket and have not yet registered please come and see Nathan in the Sports Department office (next to Gym 1) anytime this week to find out more!

Girls Cricket - If you are keen to give cricket a go, but are still sitting on the fence, come down to our Yeah! Girls taster session at lunchtime today on the maths block fields! This is cricket, but not as you know it, and will be tons of fun for all ages & abilities!

All students interested in playing football for the school in 2020 please see below the dates for Boys and Girls football trials: Boys Trials 1st & 2nd XI – Wednesday 12th February Trials 1st & 2nd XI – Friday 14th February Trials U15 – Tuesday 18th February Trials U13 – Thursday 20th February Trials U14 – Friday 21st February Trials U13 – Tuesday 25th February Trials U14 – Thursday 27th February Girls All girls – Monday 17th February

All girls – Wednesday 19th February All girls – Monday 24th February Any questions please see Natalie in the sports office or Mr May in the Year 11 Deans Office.

Tennis - Tennis practice with Coach Gavin Hill starts on Thursday 13th February on the tennis courts from 7:30am – 8:30am. Please remember to register online.

Netball 2020. All players wanting to trial for our 2020 Season trials are:

Seniors: Monday 10th Feb 1.45pm - 4.30pm All Levels

Tuesday 11th Feb 1.45pm - 4.30pm Call backs for Premier - Senior 4. Wednesday 19th Feb 1.45pm - 4.30pm Call backs for Team 5 onwards

Friday 21st Feb 1.45pm - 4.30pm Premier - Senior 4 and Team 5 onwards.

All Year 10's: Thursday 13th Feb 1.45pm - 4.30pm

Thursday 20th Feb 1.45pm - 4.30pm

Year 9 trials: Tuesday 25th Feb 1.45pm -4.30pm

Friday 28th Feb 1.45pm - 4.30pm

You MUST register to be eligible to trial. Registration form is online. See Rangitoto College Sports webpage. For more info or to register your interest as a coach, manager or umpire please see Nat M in the Sports Department For more info or to register your interest as a coach, manager or umpire please see Nat M in the Sports Department

Any seniors interested in playing Tag, please see Nat M in the Sports Department.

Squash Team Rangitoto College would like to form their own squash team, any students with squash experience and interested in joining the team to compete in competitions, please email neil.harris@cloud.rangitoto.school.nz or come to see Neil Harris at any time in room M1