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Dear Parents/ Caregivers Tēnā koutou katoa, ni hao, konnichiwa, good afternoon YEARS 11-13 STUDENTS BEING N.C.E.A EXAM READY Teachers are in the process of ensuring your children are ready for NCEA exams. Please take an interest when they have exams and how much time they devote to preparing for them. All the educational research clearly shows that children do much better if they have parents who take an active interest in their learning. GENERAL ACTIVITY CONTRIBUTION Thank you to all parents who pay the general activity contribution. We endeavor to keep these to a minimum. It is important to note however, that without them John Paul College would struggle to provide the high quality education you have come to expect. JOHN PAUL COLLEGE COMMUNITY DAY – FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2019 The P.T.A. of John Paul College requested that Years 7-10 have a Community Day on Friday 15th November. This is a teacher only day and the school will be closed. The essential features of the day include:- Students choose a work experience for the day which could include home, neighbors or local
businesses Students work for the day 9.00am – 3.00pm The students contribute a minimum of $20.00 to the P.T.A. If your child cannot find a job or you wish them to come to school you may send them in and they
will be supervised It is not intended that the students simply have a ‘day off’ and you donate $20.00. Students
should learn to develop a strong work ethic and earn the money I hope that you will see the day as a positive initiative and support it. A letter and permission slip will be distributed. God bless Patrick Walsh
Principal
John Paul College, Rotorua Whitworth Road, Rotorua. www.jpc.school.nz Ph: 07 3478 795 Fx: 07 3461 271
A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE JOHN PAUL COLLEGE COMMUNITY Term 4, Issue 34 21st October 2019
“One Heart, One Commitment, One Life”
Our Te Reo phrase of the week: haere ra. goodbye
SUCCESSFUL LIPSYNC FUNDRAISER FOR RUGBY Last Friday we held our annual lip sync fundraiser night and what an awesome fun night it was. A big thank you to everyone who helped organise this successful evening and a HUGE THANK YOU to all our sponsors... Lifestyle Building Solutions Lexy’s Stylish Beauty Stihl Shop Putaruru Kay Humphries Travel Britney Orr - Here to stay Beauty PGG Wrightson Red Stag Timber Van Dyks Furnishers - Putaruru/ Rotorua Emma Faire Photography Off Road NZ Meadowfresh - Melissa and Callen Central Pharmacy Rotorua Skyline Skyrides Rotorua Redwoods Treewalk QE Health Rachel Pools Patrick Walsh Roger and Kate Gillam Greg and Jenny Fladgate Kristy and Daniel Bates Your donations of goods and services are greatly appreciated. We encourage the JPC community to please get behind these local businesses and people and support them in return.
To all the players, coaches, dads and mums who braved the stage, thank you, what fantastic acts by everyone. Congratulations to these acts: 1st Wagon Wheel performed by Finn, Campbell, Owen and Johnny 2nd Beat It performed by Kyle, Alex, Jack and Hamish 3rd I Was Made for Loving You performed by Donna, Rochelle, Abbey and Karen
Thank you to the judges: Darrin Walsh, Peter Sinclair and Cathy Flavell and our fantastic MC Warren Lawrence (Pepsi). Also to ...Rachel and Trudy on the bar, Reg, doormen, raffle sellers, to those who bid on and won auction items and to all the other helpers I may have missed...... Lastly to EVERYONE who bought tickets and came along to support this JPC Rugby 2020 fundraiser and to those who bid on and won auction items. We would also like to take this opportunity to extend a big thank you to our coaches and managers for this year, Steve Orr, Nev Humphries, Darrin Walsh, Richard Haigh, Rory Shultz and Terry Robinson. A big thank you to Nev for his time and effort as he leaves us this year after several years as the 1st XV Backs Coach. See you all in 2020 Richard & Karen Haigh
Last week our local Christmas Shoebox representatives came to JPC to collect this year’s completed boxes
Thanks to the amazing generosity of the JPC community we sent 63 boxes packed with loving gifts. Thank you to everyone who contributed in whatever way to making and sending these boxes of love, and thank you to Jan and Rob Bellingham for co-ordinating their collection. If you would like to see what happens when boxes like these are delivered just click on the link https://www.samaritanspurse.org.au/campaign/operation-christmas-child/
Thank you again Mrs Bloomfield
The Uniform shop will be closed for stocktaking on Friday November 1st
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8.00am-2.00pm Term Time Only
JPC On-line Uniform Shop You can purchase the school uniform via our website, just click on the Uniform Shop button on the home page at http://jpc.school.co.nz/uniform-shop If you are unsure of the size, select the closest and this can be changed when the item is picked up. All queries please email [email protected].
EVENTS CALENDAR OCTOBER
25th Year 9 Market Day 25th Diwali celebrations 28th Labour Day 29th Senior Co-curricular Prize giving 31st Senior Leavers’ Mass – 12.00-1.00pm Senior Prize giving / Graduation – 6pm NOVEMBER 1st NCEA Exams commence 8-12th Junior Exams 15th Work Choice Day / Teacher Only Day 18-20th Year 8 Camp 18-29th Life Education Van 18/19th Orientation Days for 2020 Year 7s 18-22nd Yr 7 First Aid Course 22-26th Year 7 Beach Education 29th Year 9 Career Education Day DECEMBER 2nd Year 7 Big Day In 3rd Year 9 Big Day Out 3rd Years 7/8 Co Curricular Prizegiving 4th Junior End of Year Mass 5th Years 9/10 Co Curricular Prizegiving 6th Junior Prizegiving / Junior Reports issued
2020 START DATES Tue 28th January Teacher Only Day
Wed 29th January Year 7 and all new students
Thu 30th January Full school attendance
STUDENT RECEPTION: Please phone 347 8795 extn 8828 for all day-to-day messages regarding students or email [email protected] NURSE Ph: 347 8795 extn 8806 [email protected] DEANS: Y13 [email protected] Y12 [email protected] Y11 [email protected] Y10 [email protected] Y9 [email protected] Y8 [email protected] Y7 [email protected]
YEAR 13 LEAVER’S DINNER Date: Thursday 14th November Time: 6.30pm Venue: Holiday Inn Rotorua Cost: $56.00 per person We invite you to share this evening and celebrate your child’s time here at John Paul College. Tickets are available from the Accounts Office. (Please note that numbers are limited to 300).
SENIOR END OF YEAR DATES Tue 29th October 1.00pm – 3.00pm Senior Co-Curricular Prize Giving Thu 31st October 12.00pm - 1.00pm Senior End of Year Mass Thu 31st October 6.00pm – 9.00pm Senior Prize Giving / Graduation Fri 1st November NCEA Exams Commence
Although students are on study leave from Friday 1 November parents and students are reminded that teachers will be available and contactable throughout the examination period.
Teachers are also available in their timetabled times in the fourth week of Term 4 for students who wish to come in and have extra tuition.
congratulations To our achievers – well done!
UNDERWATER HOCKEY’S LATEST Over the holidays 5 students, Mel, Sarah, Zara, Abbie and Lexi, represented East Bay at Club Nationals in Wellington. Mel, Sarah, Zara and Abbie were in the C grade with their team earning GOLD. Lexi played B grade with her team earning BRONZE. Great fierce games were enjoyed in the pool and poolside. Well done girls. HERE'S YOUR INVITE. Our current players are split between junior and seniors so to keep our growth in this sport, you may like to give it a go. WHERE: Aquatic Centre. WHEN: Wednesday, 6:15. Pay to get in, bring your swim gears and we will provide the rest. Come experience a new sport.
TEAM / GROUP PHOTOS are now available online. Students have been given the Shoot Codes. FREE DELIVERY period expires at midnight on SUNDAY
3rd NOVEMBER 2019
JPC REPRESENTED AT THE 2019 ROTORUA MUSEUM ART AWARDS Congratulations to Ruiqi Liang, Lana Muldoon, Milla Theobald and Kayleigh Rowe-Areai who have had their artwork accepted into the 2019 Rotorua Museum Art Awards. In association with Friends of Rotorua Museum this prestigious competition is sponsored by Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Lockwood and More FM.These girls are now eligible to be considered for the Lockwood Youth Award valued at $1,000. This exhibition is open to the public from the 23rd
October - 10th November at the Energy Events Centre.
2019 JPC MINI BIKE MANUFACTURERS ACHIEVE Students manufactured their 50cc mini bikes as a project for Level 2 Mechanical Engineering. Last week they travelled to the Chris Amon Raceway in Feilding, last week to compete in the NZ Mini Moto GP Nationals. 185 riders from 12 schools competed in a range of categories.
Nine riders from JPC competed with some good results which led to JPC receiving a trophy for the most points gained for a small school. Taylor Law (255) (left) won all of his heats and the final of the 62 - 72kg category. In the finals race, he broke the lap record and led the 2nd place rider by 21 seconds. Taylor won a trophy and a Karcher water blaster. A big thank you to Michael Law who drove the riders to Feilding and helped as pit mechanic. Phil Jones HOF Technology E: [email protected]
YEAR 8 AQUATICS SAFETY PROGRAMME 30TH OCTOBER - 1ST NOVEMBER, 2019 A reminder that consent forms are required from parents/caregivers for students to participate In the above programme due to start Wednesday 30th October. There is a copy of the newsletter attached.
YEAR 7 BEACH EDUCATION PROGRAMME, OMANU, MT MAUNGANUI This is the opportunity for our Year 7 students to experience a day in a sea setting. The programme covers theory and practical activities. It will include such things as surf safety rules, being Sun smart and recognising dangers at the beach, with beach and water activities. We require parents/caregivers to assist with supervision, both beach and in the water and transportation to and from Omanu Beach. We require a 1:5 ratio, 1 adult to 5 students in the water. The following classes are scheduled below:
Friday 22nd November 7WA & 7SK
Monday 25th November 7HK & 7CW
Tuesday 26th November 7MW & 7CG
All Year 7 students will receive a paper copy of the newsletter, the required student swimming ability and consent for. For parents/caregivers, the swimming ability and consent form as well information JPC requires if you are able to provide transportation.
Any queries do not hesitate to contact Ms Northey, [email protected]
Would you like your children to become a Catholic?
St Mary’s Catholic Church invites interested families to explore the possibility of their children becoming a Catholic. We run a programme for children who are at least 9 years old, are not baptised and are genuine about becoming full members of the Church. Interested families are to email their details to the Parish Secretary or call 07 348 0289. Families will need to meet with Fr. Eamon for an interview which will be organised during the month of November. [email protected]
123Tech is New Zealand’s exciting digital challenge for primary and high school students. In this challenge, small teams identify a problem in their school or local community and use Digital Technologies to solve it.
A group of Year 9 students took up this challenge and participated in the Regional competition held at Tauranga Base Station on October 17th. The group is collectively known as “JPC ShumbaLeon” the members include Chloe Chutuape and Brooke Chiwawa.
The group developed and designed a website showcasing our school’s ethnic diversity. The aim of this website is to provide students a platform to share their own personal stories of growing up as immigrants here in New Zealand. JPC Shumba Leon received first prize for this project and all-expenses paid trip for the team to Wellington for the National Gala Awards Championship in December.
congratulations To our achievers – well done!
John Paul College
Year 8 Unison Aquatic Safety Programme, Rotorua Aquatics Centre, October/November, 2019
The above programme is available to all Year 8 students. The programme focuses on safety strategies and techniques for students to use in an aquatic setting. It is the second programme available for all our students from Years 7 - 9. At Year 7, the students undertook a beach education programme at Omanu, Mt Maunganui. Next year, at Year 9, the focus is on a lake safety programme based at Blue Lake. Each class will have a full day at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre, Tarewa Rd. The programme is run in two blocks. The first block is from 9.30am - 11.30am. The students will have a half hour break for lunch and resume with the second block, from 12 Noon - 2.00pm. The students will depart from John Paul College by bus during form time and will return to school by 2.45pm. Students will require suitable swimming gear i.e.togs, a towel, a plastic bag to put wet gear in following the conclusion of the programme, during the lunch break, please ensure the student has suitable clothing to keep warm at lunchtime i.e. jacket/jersey/track suit etc. Students will require a packed lunch/fruit/drink - water etc and please ensure your child has a good breakfast and/or some food before school, as there will be no break until 11.30am. The following classes will attend the aquatics programme as indicated below: Wednesday 30th October 8BM and 8PR with Mr Botha Thursday 31st October 8CS and 8MB with Ms Collins Friday 1st November 8WR and 8LV with Mr Whalley Please complete the permission form and ensure it is returned to the student’s form teacher by Thursday, 24th October. If you have any queries, please contact me via email: [email protected] Yours sincerely,
BJ Northey, HoF Health and Physical Education Please complete this form and return to you child’s form teacher by Thursday 24th October, 2019 I give permission / do not give permission for ……………………………………………….. to participate in the Year 8 Unison Aquatic Safety programme to be held at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre. The EOTC 2019 forms completed earlier this year indicated the swimming ability of my child. If there is any additional information over and above was provided on the EOTC 2019 forms, please indicate below. ……………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………
……………………………………………….………………………………………………….………………………… Parent/caregiver name……………………………………………………………. Signature…………………………………………………………………………...
“Have a Go” Day At Rotorua Yacht Club (All ages from 8 years up welcome)
WHEN: 10am-2pm Saturday November 2nd WHERE: Rotorua Yacht Club Water Sports Trust Building Mataiawhea Street, Rotorua Lake Front CONTACT: Phil Jones – 027 775 6271 BRING: Warm clothes, towel, togs, wet weather
gear (if raining), wetsuit and lifejacket (if you already have these)
DRIVERS LICENCE COURSE Oct: 29th – 31st Te Waiariki Purea Trust Building, 1274 Fenton Street
Course covers: Test questions in an easy format, Vehicle scenarios – who gives way, Key Road, Safety issues, Legal responsibilities, what to expect at the test, Road Safety Laws and Regulations, Online AA tests
Contact: Lillian Emery 027 411-4104/07 349-4664 (A registered supplier to WINZ–enquire if you require assistance)
whānau day
Support Diabetes New Zealand and help promote
awareness of Diabetes in our community
Join us on for another fun-filled afternoon at the Village Green as we mark World
Diabetes Day
Thursday 14th November 2019
TUG-OF-WAR! Challenge for Primary and Intermediate Schools We invite you to enter a team of 10 people (maximum 1 adult only!) Could your school be the first to take away one of our
two trophies?
No cost to attend. We invite you to stay afterwards, and encourage the whanau to come along and enjoy the other
activities too.
TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC for everyone!
Bring your bear, and a picnic (or you can buy food from one of our stalls) Prizes for
“Name this Bear” and “Best Dressed Bear” Competitions
TRADITIONAL RACES! Sack races, egg and spoon races and 3-legged races. Come along and have some fun!
SPOT PRIZES, RAFFLES, CELEBRITY GUESTS!
DIABETES RISK TESTING and HEALTH AWARENESS STALLS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE
Please contact Karen Reed at Diabetes NZ Rotorua Branch to register your school, or for more
information.
We thank you for your support
Rotorua Community Diabetes Centre, 17
Marguerita St Ph 07 343 9950 | Email
CAREERS STAFF Sheryl Hewitson Careers Advisor E: [email protected] Jan Thompson Careers Assistant E: [email protected] Rachael Hindrup Gateway Coordinator E: [email protected]
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Reminder for students heading to tertiary study next year, you need to start your
enrolment process on the tertiary provider's website, if not done so already
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Uia Mai ki Waikato University of Waikato have a Drop in Session tomorrow, Tuesday 22nd 3:30pm - 6:30pm here in Rotorua. This session will be helpful if students need assistance to complete their enrolment application, or have questions around what subjects to take. Students can register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B8GsEnDLkFOWowNum-DsYQuTmAJSqxKf7WqwT4PG2Rw/viewform?edit_requested=true
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STUDYLINK A reminder for students and parents, to head to www.studylink.govt.nz now to apply for student loan, student
allowance and other help. Studylink helps students make informed choices about their student finance, how to apply
for it and manage it online. Follow this link for help with what you need to do when you are starting study: https://www.studylink.govt.nz/starting-study/ If you're studying in 2020, 16 December is a very important date. It's one you just can't miss. Around 150,000 students will need to get organised for study in 2020. Apply for your student allowance or loan before 16 December to give yourself the best chance of having everything sorted and ready for the start of your course. If you’ve had a student allowance or loan in the last 12 months, login to MyStudyLink and use the Returning Application to apply. It'll take less than five minutes.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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 2020. 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 Scholarship page
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ZONTA CLUB OF ROTORUA SCHOLARSHIP The Zonta Club of Rotorua is offering this scholarship, valued at $1500, to assist a young woman attending a secondary school in the Rotorua district into tertiary education. The successful student must be a New Zealand citizen, be enrolled or planning to be enrolled in a course of study at any university, polytechnic or tertiary institute in New Zealand and have limited external access to financial assistance. Applications close on Friday, 01 November 2019. Students can collect an application form from Careers.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ YOBEE COLLEGE HAVE A SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR ONE MAORI/PASIFIKA STUDENT PER REGION, to pursue a career in the Creative Industry, be it Graphic Design, Animation, Game Development or any of the other roles the industry offers. It is in the form of a competition – so students can be truly creative in their submission. For more details here is the link to the printable brochure and all the T’s & C’s that apply. https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/media/1820/indigenous-legends-booklet-2020.pdf
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WINTEC INFORMATION SESSION October Information session happening Wednesday 23 October - Thinking about study in 2020? Join us for an information session and find out how you can get started. You'll get to meet the tutors, take a tour of our campus, and if you're ready you can even enrol on the day. Drop in anytime between 3.30-5.30pm, session will be held in the Atrium, Wintec House. Click here to find out more.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Calling all community-focused, out-of-region secondary school students interested in physiotherapy – we want you! Wintec are now accepting applications for Physiotherapy for 2020. The Wintec physiotherapy programme is the third physiotherapy school in New Zealand. The four year programme that will provide the skills, knowledge and qualification to register and work as a physiotherapist in Aotearoa New Zealand. The programme has been designed for those who are engaged with their community and have a commitment and interest in Māori and/or Pacific health. You can read more about this programme at the following link. Applications close 11 November.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment Sudima Hotels Scholarship Programme This scholarship is established to assist Ngati Whakaue descendants to obtain employment, training and junior leadership positions with Sudima Hotels and obtain qualifications in Hotel Management or Culinary. Interested students need to register with the Careers Department at School to attend an afternoon tea and information session on the scholarship on the Thursday 31st October.
MONEYHUB TIPS MoneyHub, has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start University in 2020. The comprehensive list includes those offered by every University, as well as those specifically available to local students. MoneyHub has also published a list of tips for scholarship success. For more details and to find suitable scholarships, visit https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/scholarships-nz.html
MoneyHub have published a new resource - The New Zealand Guide to Teaching Kids About Money. They've
written it for parents with children of all ages to help them teach good money habits at home. Student Job Interview Guide and Tips MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to job interview success, helping you to attend a job interview and have the confidence to shine! All job types are covered, and a list of template answers will help you put together your own replies. Getting a part-time or summer job is a lot easier with this guide, exclusive to MoneyHub. To access the guide, visit the MoneyHub Student Job Interview Tips page. Student Job Directory MoneyHub has published a comprehensive directory of student jobs for summer 2019-2020. With 50+ well-known employers listed and links to their student job application details, there is something for everyone. Getting a summer job is a lot easier with this guide, exclusive to MoneyHub. To access the guide, visit the MoneyHub Student Job Directory.
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Generosity NZ is a renowned digital search facility for funding information. givME is their search tool schools use to connect individuals to thousands of scholarships and awards opportunities. We are subscribed to givME for our students to use. Students can click on this link https://search.generosity.org.nz/users/register/sign_up?code=122-1549 to sign up and access the scholarship database.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MYBCITO TOOL GRANT
One of the biggest costs for students looking to get into an Apprenticeship is the purchase of tools. To help offset
these costs BCITO have created a Tools Grant for new apprentices who have engaged with them through myBCITO
or BCATS. Applications for 2019 are now open. Application forms available online https://bcito.org.nz/scholarships-
and-grants/mybcito-tools-grant/ or from the Careers Department.
