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Kia ora Koutou, This has been a big week for Lakes High School with ongoing Roadshows, our Open Day for Year 8’s and on Thursday evening, Open Night. These have been really positive events, well attended and the feedback received has been highly encouraging. I want to thank our awesome students who have helped at the event and shown what is best about our school – the relationships between our students and staff. I know this is being sent out on several other platforms, but on Monday we have a staff only day. This is continuing to develop our school-wide thinking around restorative practice. Our Deans are currently working to fill in gaps in subject choices for 2021 so that we can start to develop a timetable that reflects the choices of our students and meets their needed pathways where possible. We will always do our best to meet all student requests and preferred options. Nga mihi,

Jon Ward Principal / Tumuaki

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TEACHER ONLY DAY

A reminder that Monday 10 August is a Teacher Only Day so our teachers can be involved in

professional development. These days are important for the development of our school and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation of keeping your child at home.

CHALKBOARD

NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 20 – 7 AUGUST 2020

Rotorua Lakes High School

“Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”

From the Principal – P. 1 News – P. 1 - 3 Dept News – P. 3 - 4 Sports – P. 4 - 5 Careers/Gateway - P. 5 - 6 Notice Board – P. 6 Contact Us – P. 6 Our Sponsors – P. 6

NEWS

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2020 SCHOOL BALL

On Saturday 25 July we had our Senior School Ball. It was a wonderful evening and fantastic to see our students in

their lavish formal wear, dancing and enjoying the music. A great group of students and we were so proud of them. What a night!

Our Outstanding Ball Committee: Jamie Trass, Tessa McCarthy, Robbie Meredith Mrs Hodge and Ms Howard Thanks to our legend mums who helped out on the day to set up: Jo Chemis, Kay Ackerman, Alison Slade, and Paula Meredith who spent hours on the entrance set. Also, our apprentices Charlotte Hodge and Stevie Lockwood. A big thanks to Jayne Trask for her formal dancing lessons, they really paid off, the students were amazing!

Fantastic effort and thank you to:

The Blue Baths One 2 One Photography Photobooth Fever Activities Unlimited

Check out the photos from the evening in the links below: https://one2onenz.smugmug.com/School-Balls/2020/Rotorua-Lakes-High-School/Print-Size-Photos/n-K6WspG/ https://one2onenz.smugmug.com/School-Balls/2020/Rotorua-Lakes-High-School/Web-Size-Photos/n-VksRVf/

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GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR YEAR 10 STUDENTS

What: Hillary Outdoors Programmes support our Year 10 students to learn through adventure. The programme is aimed at increasing students’ skills and capacity. Students learn through adventure and connect through participation. The programme offers a balanced approach to meeting Rotorua Lakes High School educational objectives, and outcomes, by building skills and capacity through challenges, adventure, community

immersion, and communal living. Hillary Outdoors aims to support our students to achieve their learning outcomes through experimental education.

When: September 20th - 25th Where: Tongariro Costs: To be confirmed Availability: Only 20 spots available for Year 10 students How to sign up: See Ms Kairaoi (Year 10 Dean)

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BRIEF LOOK – TERM 3 2020 10 August Teacher Only Day

11 August NCEA Tracking Reports issued

27 August – 1 Sep Senior Prelim Exams

11 September Reports Issued

16 September Report Evening – 3.30 pm – 6pm

18 September Student Elections to the Board of Trustees

17 September MCAT Exam Pd. 1

25 September LAST DAY OF TERM 3

HOLIDAYS Mon 28 September – Sun 11 October

Monday 12 Oct FIRST DAY OF TERM 4

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ASSESSMENTS

The following assessments have been set down. 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 91153 Week 4

1 Chemistry 90930 Week 8

1 History 91001 & 91002 12 August

1 Geography 91012 12 August

2 Geography 91245 11 August

3 Geography 91432 11 August

2 Digital Technology 91883 21 August

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REVISION CLASSES

There will be revision classes each Wednesday Lunchtime in A2 for Year 11MSC

students for the MCAT Exam.

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TOURISM TRIP SUCCESS

Finally, the Yr13 Tourism class could get out and about to explore our city! We had an

awesome day hearing from operators about the impact of Covid19 and being able to

experience tourism first hand. Thanks so much to the Redwoods Treewalk, Velocity Valley,

Skyline and Zorb for

hosting. A great day out for all!

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YEAR 10 TEXTILES

Our Year 10 Textile students made these beautiful cushions. They tie dyed their

fabric, then sewed, embellished and filled their cushions. Awesome job! Well done!

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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING

The National Foundation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is conducting a study of all year 9 students. "Risk of non-occupational Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) in New Zealand

adolescents". The team will be here Week of Monday 10th – 14th , conducting the

hearing screening for year 9 students. Consent forms have been sent out with your student

We would apprecite it if parents / caregivers sign the consent form and return it to school

If you have any further questions / queries, please contact Nurse Rach: nurse@rotorualakes.school.nz, Text 021 089 94100, Call: 345 6124 Ext 264 or direct dial 3459502

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PASSING EXAMS ON-LINE LEARNING PROGRAMME Helping Senior Students Improve Their Exam Results In recent years, our school has been working with Patrick Sherratt from Innervate Education to support our senior students with their exam preparation. Patrick presents an interactive and entertaining seminar called Passing Exams, of which the feedback is always very positive. This year, we are offering it to our students as an online package. Passing Exams On-line Learning Programme. The programme is priced at $19. Patrick has prepared the seminar content into ten video units, each with a PDF document download. By accessing this content whenever they want, your student will receive the latest research-based strategies to help them prepare for their exams. Patrick has developed a 5-step “how to study” approach and within these steps, he presents solutions to common challenges they may experience in the lead-up to exams. Amongst the ten units are strategies for: • how to improve motivation, • reduce distractions, • improve memory • and reduce exam nerves. To access the programme, please visit the following link and follow the registration details. https://innervate.co/innervate-online/

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MATHS HOMEWORK CENTRE

Each Thursday from 3.15 – 4.15 pm in A11

All welcome …………. Please bring a snack and a smile

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HOCKEY Byes this week for both the Girls and Boys 1st XI.

2nd X1 Team: A game of two halves today!!

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This week the 2nd XI played a semi final against Boys High. After a messy first half we were down on points at half

time. However, with some excellent goalie saves by Ryan Muggleton, goals to Harry Cheesman, Luke Sparks,

and a great combined PC goal to Luke Sparks & Isaac Field. We eventually came off with a win and will now

meet JPC in the final next week. Player of the Day to goalie, Ryan Muggleton

Games next week:

Tuesday Girls 1st - Playing at 5.45pm in Rotorua

Thursday Boys 1st - Playing in the finals at 7pm in Rotorua 2nd X1 - Playing in the finals at 4.30 in Rotorua

Please be at the turf ready to play at least 30 mins prior

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Lakes DHB Health Career Seminar 2020

Tuesday 11 August (Boardroom)

10:30am-12:00pm – Medicine – yet to be confirmed 1:00pm-2:30pm – Midwifery

Please see Mrs Walker in the library for a permission slip and to register. This session is being held at Rotorua Hospital.

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Massey University Scholarships for High School Students

Scholarship applications for 2021 are open now.

The Massey University School Leaver Scholarships are now open and they can be found on our primary scholarships for high school students at the very front of the scholarships page – www.massey.ac.nz/scholarships Online applications can be accessed by clicking on the links for each scholarship and scrolling to the bottom for application information.

What’s available?

• Massey University Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship – 10 available, valued at $21,000 each • Massey University Academy of Sport Scholarship – 25 available, valued at $5,000 each • Massey Business School Future Leaders Scholarship – 20 available, valued at $10,000 each • Massey Halls Student Accommodation Scholarships – 2 available at the Auckland Campus, 3 available at the

Manawatū Campus, valued at $5,000 (Due date: 5pm, 21 August) • Massey University Undergraduate Scholarship – 60 available, valued at $5,000 each (Closes 10 Oct)

What are the timelines?

All of these scholarships are open for applications now, and will close

on 20th August. www.massey.ac.nz/scholarships

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KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER The following UNIVERSITIES will come in / virtually talk to interested students on these dates:

Contact the Careers Department for further info: Barbara Walker 3456124 x 235 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz

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Phone: 07-345 6124

Email: office@rotorualakes.school.nz

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Dunedin On-Campus Open Day Monday 10th August 9 – 3.30 pm

Victoria Uni Course Planning Visit Tues 11th August – 1.30 pm in L1

Otago Uni Course Planning Visit Thurs 13th August 1.30pm in L1

Victoria Uni Open Day Fri 21st August

Canterbury Uni Course Planning Mon 7th September – 1.30 pm in L1

Halls of Residence CCRF forms due Mon 15th September

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