From the Principal Tena koutou katoa

www.rosehillcollege.school.nz 18 September 2020 Issue No. 30

OUR LIBRARY IS RECOGNISED AS A GREAT EXAMPLE

Students have very good amenities here to read and research and study.

Our Library space is being recommended by both the National Library and Hydestor as an example for other schools on how to create functional, engaging and innovative spaces.

Congratulations to Mrs Cindy Johnston, Director of Library Services, Miss Kylie Smith, Librarian, Miss Jenna Morris and Mrs Tracey Anderson-King, Library Assistants.

We are really looking forward to continuing to develop our Library spaces and be at the forefront of modern school library spaces.

Senior exams finished yesterday, and students should reflect on their preparation for the exams and how they felt about their performance in the exam room. It is important that our senior students make good use of the feedback they will get from the marking of these exams, and do their best to improve their revision process ahead of the external exams in November.

StudyIt forums for NCEA English, Maths and Science will reopen on 21 September to support Year 11-13 students preparing for end of year external exams. The online learning platform provides moderated forums to discuss achievement standards and general study and exam advice for NCEA English, Maths and Science from other students and facilitators.

Senior students have been advised that applications for school-awarded scholarships are now open and application forms are available at the Student Office. These awards include the Jerkovich Trust Award, Paul Gough Financial Scholarship, Rosehill College University Study Scholarship, Rosehill College National Youth Drama Scholarship and The Cathy Gilmour Memorial Scholarship close on Friday 25 September. The criteria and application forms for these scholarships are available on the Student Hub, and applications close on Friday 25 September.

Next week students vote for their Student Trustee who will be a member of the Board of Trustees for the next 12 months. This is a position that is voted for by the students only, with no input from the staff or the Board of Trustees. Students are encouraged to consider their vote carefully as the elected student is their representative.

Sue Blakely, Principal

Tutor TimesAt Rosehill College we are lucky to have many hard working, dedicated and caring Tutor Teachers. One of these amazing people is Bill Kunst. He is making a real difference for the students in his tutor class. During lockdown he went above and beyond to check up on the wellbeing of his students and even to bring them fish he had caught when he knew the family was struggling. He gets to know his students really well and often will help students if they are having difficulty in a subject at lunch times. He also often brings in food and puts on breakfast for his class. His students say he is a great tutor teacher because he “understands us and how we are feeling so you can be yourself around him”. Another student said he is a great tutor teacher because “he really cares about us and we can talk to him about anything.”

Year 13 Dress Up day!

Art • Design • Fashion • Tech

Whitecliffe

Open Day

Saturday, October 10 2020

10:00am - 2:00pm

L2, 3 Osterley Way, Manukau

Register now: whitecliffe.ac.nz

Discover your future career options in creative arts, fashion or technology. The open day will include lecturers, industry experts and students discussing life at Whitecliffe.

From The Careers Department

The University of Waikato are holding drop in sessions over the school holidays. These are designed to be one on one sessions with the student and an adviser in Auckland to answer queries regarding study options, pathways, paper selection for 2021, degree structure, accommodation and anything related to your transition into The University of Waikato.Register via the link below and sit down with us for a 20 - 30 minute meeting to clarify any queries you may have.www.waikato.ac.nz/study/key-university-dates/information-sessions

Te Rāngai Pūtaiao | The College of Science is offering a number of opportunities to help school leavers in their decision making, like our Choose Science Careers Evening. We would also like to encourage students to take advantage of campus tours that are being offered through the UC Liaison team.

Looking ahead to 2021, we are excited to announce that the College will offer two new degrees: the Bachelor of Data Science and the Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours. Explore the full range of our subjects on our YouTube channel.

Choose Science careers evening: 23 September 6:30pm

With science, anything is possible. A science degree can open doors to all sorts of careers, all over the world.

If you are thinking about studying science at university, but not sure where it can lead, UC’s Choose Science careers evening will help you. Hear from inspiring UC Science graduates, meet our current students and find out about career opportunities in science. Registrations are required to attend in person, and the event will also be live streamed on our Facebook.

Rotary Club Scholarships Application forms for the Papakura Rotary Club Scholarships are now available from the Careers Dept. Candidates must live in the wider Papakura area and need to show involvement in school, sport and community activities. The scholarship can be used for any approved tertiary course at University, Polytechnic or Trade Training. Applications close at noon, Tuesday 20th October 2020 and can be handed into Mrs McConchie in the Careers Dept.

The Unitec Virtual Open Day will be taking place online this Saturday 19 September from 9:30am to 3:00pm. This is an opportunity for anyone wanting to find out more about Unitec to be present. We will be providing details about our specific areas of study and will have a range of fantastic academic staff and support people to connect and talk with as well.

To register for the Unitec Virtual Open Day go here.

Bronze Award Recipients

Silver Award Recipients

Each week, every Year 9 and 10 Student is gauged against our School values by the teachers of English, Maths, Science, Social Studies and PE. Students who achieve the maximum possible marks for five weeks gain a Bronze Award. By gaining another five weeks of maximum values, students move from Bronze to Silver and so on.

The Manaakitanga awards indicate that these Students are being consistently Respectful, Responsible and Caring - or in other words are showing Manaakitanga.

Katie BillinghamNidhi Bisht

Abi BoytSophia Campbell

Charlotte FordEthan Götz-PriceBryleigh KenneyKassiah Mansell

Aleine MortaConnor Munro

Scarlett O'HalloranAlexis Phillips

Yamileth Ruiz ZazuetaKalen SanfordNidhi SharmaSakshi Sidhu

Giocef SorianoTash Stead

Grace Van De VenAron Wetere

Michaela Willmer

Alexandra CoxLuca Dennett

Amanda SokhalMatthew Starr

Unfortunately with the government's announcement on Monday, all our winter sports have now finished. It has been disappointing to see the winter season end like this. A huge thank you to our coaches, managers, supporters and students for endeavoring to make the most of the season. Mrs Morling and I look forward to seeing our students, coaches, managers and supporters return for the winter season next year. We have opened sign ups for our Junior summer competitions. Please come to the Sports Office to express your interest. If any parents/caregivers are interested in coaching or managing one of the below teams please contact Mrs Morling, t.morling@rosehillcollege.school.nz

Congratulations to Paris Boyce-Bacon who has been selected to take part in the Auckland Medical School summer programme for Neurological studies. Only one student is chosen each year to join this programme. Paris will be working alongside current medical school students undertaking research on the brain. As her desire is to be a Neuro surgeon after college, this is a very exciting opportunity for her.

FROM THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT

Nicola BaileyDirector of Sport

UniformsCould all students please return their playing uniforms, vests and ties to Mrs Morling and Mrs Bailey in the Sports Office. Socks do not need to be returned as these are personal items which have been paid for by the student.

SIGN UPS - Juniors

VolleyballLast trial in the Sports Center on Tuesday 22 September, 3.30-6pmThis is the final opportunity to join the Volleyball team for term 4.

CricketYear 9 & Year 10 students who are interested in playing Cricket for Rosehill College need to sign up in the Sports Office.There is a 9-aside competition available, if we get enough numbers.

SoftballYear 9 & Year 10 students who are interested in playing Softball for Rosehill College need to sign up in the Sports Office. There is the opportunity to play mixed softball this year if we can get the right numbers.

TouchYear 9 & Year 10 students who are interested in playing Touch for Rosehill College need to sign up in the Sports Office.If there are any parents/caregivers interested in coaching or managing the above teams please contact the Sports Office or t.morling@rosehillcollege.school.nz

HockeyPlay some Summer Hockey, see the below links for more informationDrop in & Play Friday: https://forms.gle/p7RFisKxcFHPLpZD6 (Free)

Summer Hockey: http://www.cmha.co.nz/competitions/summer (Secondary School Grade open to yrs 9-13 & Senior Grade open to Yr 10+)

Sports Awards

If you have competed in regional, national or international sports this year please come to the Sports Office and collect a Student Nomination Form in order to be considered for a Sports Award this year.Nominations close October 21 2020.

Do you have a sports injury?

Do you have any aches and pains?

ONSITE SCHOOL PHYSIO IS AVAILABLE AT ROSEHILL COLLEGE!!

ACC (Injury): STUDENTS NO CHARGE STAFF $15

PRIVATE (No injury): Initial - $45 Follow-ups - $35 Massage - $20

TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS From 10am in the Sports Centre Office

See the Sports Assistant in the gym to book an appointment!