February Newsletter Photos from top to bottom: Head Girl - Tava Tyrell, Executive Council, Prefects 2015
HAMILTON GIRLS’
HIGH SCHOOL
School Notices
PRINCIPAL’S COMMENT
PICKING UP STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou
We are very concerned about the busy traffic outside school at the end of the day, and would like to ask for your support with the following: • Students are instructed to leave school via Hill Street and over the overbridge, or Ngaa Puawaitanga steps to cross at the Ward Street lights
It is great to be back at school after the summer break. We welcome all our new students, families and staff to our school and trust you have managed to find your way around and feel part of the place already. It is now partway through term 1 and staff have been suitably impressed with the transition back into work routine. The change in uniform has certainly seen a considerable shift in our school community as we see a real sense of pride in self and in school pride, as well as settling down to work routines in our learning environment. More importantly, with the move to full uniform, we have seen a shift in attitude and expectations of our Year 13 students, as they continue to lead from the front. I am a firm believer that every student enters our gates with talents and it is our role and responsibility to provide an environment where these can be identified, nurtured and then extended. Quality in all that the girls do is expected in a progressive and innovative educational setting where competition and thinking outside the square are encouraged, excellence is achieved and success is rightly acknowledged. The bottom line is that our expectations of your daughters are very high. We expect them to be well dressed, polite, courteous and prepared for learning. When our students wear our uniform, they are a walking advertisement for the school. It is important to note that a strong foundation for our external reputation has been built through the website, the rebranding of internal and external documents, and branding throughout property and other visual choices that has made a noticeable difference. The uniform is by far the strongest branding tool we have and feedback to date has been excellent. Student engagement and achievement continues to be at the forefront of our school and teaching and learning remains our core business. The NCEA results are always eagerly anticipated and out of all
• Students are not to leave school via the Ward Street gate • Please do not drive into the Ward Street car park our results, I am very proud that our provisional pass rates for Level 1 have shown a shift from 67.2% in 2012 to 85% in 2014. This is an impressive increase and reflective of the considerable work that both staff and students have shown. NCEA confirmed results will be published shortly. Property change continues to be ongoing. We have started our third Building Improvement Planning (Leaky Building) in the Administration stage. This resulted in relocating our staffroom to the Year 13 Common Room, Health Clinic to Malins and Student Reception downstairs in the Atrium. We hope to move everything back partway through Term 2. The planning of a new gymnasium has slowed as we await seismic strengthening reports for the old gymnasium. Once we have a firmer direction from the Ministry of Education, we will ensure that this is communicated to you. Perhaps not so exciting for those of you at home, but here at school, the refurbishment of the Malins Toilet has been well overdue and well received from the students. Messages have been given to the students regarding taking pride in and looking after school property, and we ask that you endorse this at home. Unfortunately, we have had to move to drastic measures regarding our rubbish situation in the grounds whereby lunch has been shortened by 5 minutes for full school rubbish pickup this week. We hope to see a change next week. Finally, our vision is to be the school of choice for girls’ education in the Waikato through offering rigorous, content-rich programmes and matching these with high expectations and ample teacher support in our classrooms. We are pleased that all of you have chosen Hamilton Girls’ High School to be your school of choice.
MARIE GORDON Principal
• Please do not pick up students on Ward Street (Meet them at Hill Street or preferably arrange a meeting place a block away) • Please take care not to park blocking the driveways of premises in Hill Street We would appreciate your cooperation in this and look forward to a safer environment for all.
GATES AROUND THE SCHOOL
Information regarding which gates are open and which are closed are detailed below: Before school - all gates are open After school - all gates are open except the Ward Street entrance. During school - all gate are closed except: • Ward Street entrance is open • Ward Street exit is open • Gate 12 behind the Gym is open except during interval and lunchtime • Gate 8 between S Block and Hepburn Block is open except during interval and luchtime where it is controlled by staff on duty Year 13 students and students with leave passes can exit and enter the school during the day via the main front gate onto Ward Street or Gate 8 (between S Block and Hepburn Block) onto Hill Street.
LITTER WITHIN THE SCHOOL
A tidy litter free school says a lot about our students and staff that inhabit it. We are encouraging all students to take pride in our school grounds and to please make use of the numerous bins that are located around the school. We are also calling for the support of parents and caregivers to reinforce this message with your daughters.
UNIFORM
There is a sense of pride and togetherness as the students respond to the changes to school uniform this year here at Hamilton Girls’ High School. Members of the community are already commenting on how positive our students look when they are arriving and leaving school. We would like to clarify a few things to ensure your daughter/s continue to maintain these positive uniform standards. Students are required to wear the school blazer to and from school each day. They are able to remove the blazer if they choose to once they are in school. Ties need to be worn correctly, although on hot days, loosening up the tie is allowed. A reminder that facial piercings are not allowed at Hamilton Girls’ High School. The HGHS school website outlines clearly uniform requirements and guidelines. We thank you for your continued support in this matter.
Top Scholars 2014
Scholarships 2014
We would like to congratulate the following top scholars for their excellent results in NCEA 2014. These students have their certificate endorsed with Excellence which means they have 50 or more credits at Excellence at that level.
Clementine Lambert Art History
Level 1 Top Scholars Georgia Adams
Zainab Ali
Kelly Ballard
Grace Barry
Eden Bates
Isla Blake
Erica Bullen
Courtney Douglas
Nida Fiazi
Micayla Francis
Caitlin Frater
Tara Given
Ashley Kim
Lana Kong
Georgia Lambert
Rachel Li
Krystal Lin
Kelsey Lomas
Dipshaya Maharaj
Georgia McArthur
Aya Metlek
Sania Naved
Zoe Nyika
Te Miringa Panapa
Sapna Pandaram
Sapphire Pandaram
Raine Pearse
Josefina Pehrson
Amelia Penfold
Eden Poihipi
Nazifa Rahman
Tegan Ranstead
Kate Steere
Ruby Stevens
Aimee Todd
Mia Vink
Maia Waudby
Charlotte White
Cassidy Whitu-Duncan
Mirella Willson
Eugenie Kim Biology
Holly Robins Biology
Bree-Anna van der Oest
Biology
Anna O’Hara
Yuan Xu
Classical Studies
Level 2 Top Scholars Makayla Aitken
Sara Elgoran
Sumedha Garg
Harriet Gaudin
Monica Hill
Alana Horsley
Monika Jarkiewicz
Bronwyn Kirby
Urvarsee Lallu
Denise Lam
Grace Mayer
Leah Nicholson
Hiralben Patel
Enderlyn Perolina
Phoebe Perry-Meyer
Leah Porima
A. J. Ranstead
Cheska Saavedra
Sakina Sarwari
Irene Sugimoto
Natalyha Surgison
Alpha Tan
Paige Taylor
Hennessy Kear
Design & Visual Communication
Tessa Leong
Media Studies
Emma Ballard
Physical Education
Level 3 Top Scholars Yasmin Brinkworth
Dana Chadwick
Roshinipriya Ganesin
Jeneva Hall
Hye Bin Han
Nien Chia His
Eugenie Kim
Gretel Klinac
Clementine Lambert
Neha Lal
Cecelia Lockley
Alexandra Mayer
Sunniva Nasmith
Anna O’Hara
Ruthe Orbe
Jessica Lusby
Physical Education
Gretel Kilnac Technology
Congratulations to Ashley Smith (Yr 13 in 2014) who has been awarded a DairyNZ Scholarship towards her Massey University tuition fees ($5750 per year). Ashley is in her first year at Massey studying for a Bachelor of Science degree where she is majoring in Agriculture and Animal Science. We wish her all the best.
Jeneva Hall Technology
2015 Executive Council
Congratulations to the 2015 Executive Council
Leah Porima - Deputy Head Girl & Services Council Captain ‘Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much’ -Helen Keller. Something I truly love about the services area of Hamilton Girls’ High is that anyone can be a hero without any extraordinary talents. My goal for this year is to promote the services and get as many girls as possible involved and excited about giving back to our school and wider community. And ultimately to show my fellow sisters that together we can do so much. During my years here at HGHS I have taken full advantage of the amazing sporting opportunities and competed in Water Polo, Soccer and Adventure Racing teams. As well as sport I love art and enjoyed it as a subject for three years. I hope everyone is as excited about this year as I am, and we can work together to make 2015 a year to remember.
Tava Tyrell
It is my honour and privilege to serve and nurture the growth of my fellow sisters, as the Deputy Head Girl and
Leah Porima
Sara Elgoran
Krystal Woodward
Services Captain for Hamilton Girls’ High School in 2015. Sara Elgoran - Academic Council Captain Being Academic Captain has a rich and powerful history at Hamilton Girls’ High School so to be presented with this position for 2015 is an honour. I have the privilege of promoting and emphasising the importance of Academics within this school as well as helping in whatever way I can to empower students to strive and achieve excellence. 2015 is going to be an exciting year and I encourage everyone to get involved as much as possible. The Academic Council already has some sensational things planned for you! Watch this space! And lastly, remember that there is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs!
Baylee Mitchell
Krystal Woodward - Arts Captain
Lydia Jackson
Harriet Gaudin
Hey I’m Krystal Woodward and I have the pleasure of being your Arts Captain for 2015! My job is to show off and promote our incredibly talented Visual and Performing Arts girls in our school. I started performing at the very young age of two and a half years old and since then It has been a massive part of my life! The Arts Council have a lot of exciting things happening this year including our annual Talent Quest, Fusion Festival, Kapahaka, Polynesian groups, Visual Competitions, HBHS vrs HGHS Talent Quest and the HBHS Joint Production. I am very excited to see what my leadership role will bring this year. Whoop! Bring on a fantastic Artistic year for Hamilton Girls High School. Lydia Jackson - Student Council Captain Hi. My name is Lydia Jackson and it is a privilege to be selected for the position as Student Council Captain for 2015. I come from a small rural community and have spent the last four years boarding at Sonninghill Hostel. Hamilton Girls High School has provided me with endless opportunities including the opportunity to go to Nepal last year. In my role I am responsible for organising mufti days as well as raising funds for the school and wider community. By holding regular meetings that all students are welcome to attend I will be the source of student issues and senior management. I am excited to be part of the executive council and I am sure that 2015 will be an exciting year! Harriet Gaudin - Sonninghill Hostel Head Girl Joining a family of 130 girls may sound daunting but in reality, I am glad I did. My name is Harriet Gaudin and I have been both a student at Girls’ High and a boarder at Sonninghill Hostel since 2011. Being a Sonnz girl has provided me with an endless number of opportunities, so applying for the position as the Head Girl was a decision I did not hesitate to make. My role involves the organisation of activities and events throughout the year, as well as being the voice and representative for the boarders to the Hostel Management and School. Despite the busy schedule, my chosen sports of hockey and waterpolo, as well as interests of keeping fit and study, continue to maintain a high priority in my life. Like any teenager, my friends are also very important to me. The Sonninghill Hostel Head Girl now has a position on the HGHS Executive Council, which has already strengthened the bond between the Hostel and school and therefore leaves me very excited for the year to come.
UCANDO STUDY WORKSHOPS It is claimed that current secondary school students will face up to nine completely different career changes in their lifetime. To do that, they are probably going to need to retrain up to nine different times. All this in a world where at the moment information is doubling every two and a half years and by 2030 it could be doubling every week! In this information explosion age, students therefore need the skills to study effectively, particularly in their own time, and to become independent, self-regulated learners. To learn quickly and effectively, students need to: •
Actively involve the emotional brain, thereby making things more memorable
•
Synchronise left and right brain activity
•
Use multi-sensory learning techniques
We are fortunate to have Mr Stuart Wright of UCANDO (http://www.ucando.co.nz) visiting HGHS on 3rd – 4th March. Mr Wright is a leading New Zealand facilitator of Accelerated Learning and Whole Brain Learning Techniques. UCANDO workshops focus on learning and brain theory, motivation, study skills and goal setting. The workshops are designed to motivate students to work to their full potential and to give students skills to become INDEPENDENT, SELF-REGULATED LEARNERS. This year we are targeting the workshops at students of Year 13, Year 11, Year 10 extension, and parents/ caregivers. The workshops will be provided at no cost. Further information will be provided via a letter later this week. We are planning to offer a dedicated workshop for parents/caregivers to attend during the evening of Wednesday 4th March. Details pertaining to the timing, venue and how to register your interest will also be contained within this letter.
2015 Prefects
PASIFIKA Talofa
Ni sa bula vinaka
Malo e lelei
Ia Orana
Taloha ni
Mauri
Kia Orana
Aloha
Warm Pasifika Greetings
THE ARTS
We are happy to welcome all new students who identify as Pasifika to the HGHS Pasifika family. We look forward to sharing your journey through high school. There are a number of exciting projects our Pasifika Council will be working on and we look forward to your support as each event is announced. The first of these is our Term One fono. We invite you to mark March 5th on your calendars. More information will be forthcoming; meanwhile, we look forward to meeting with our extended Pasifika family. We have begun preparing for the annual Pasifika by Nature festival. Practices have begun in earnest. Thank you, families for allowing your daughters to participate in this activity. ACADEMIC COUNCIL
Captain
Sara Elgoran
We are very pleased with the wonderful results from our Year 12 and 13 students last year. The NCEA results
GATE
Ederlyn Perolina
strive for success. Congratulations, girls.
International Languages
Monika Jarkiewicz
English
Health & PE Ka Awatea
Mathematics Science
Social Sciences ARTS COUNCIL
Technology Captain
Bronwyn Kirby
Ashley Blackburn Caitlin Edwards
Michaela Naidoo
Krystal Woodward
Pasifika
Haven Garisau
Music
Grace Mayer
Dance
Multicultural Media
Captain & Deputy Head Girl School Services Prefect
Community Services Prefect Campbell House
Edgecumbe House
Heads House Prefect MacDiarmid House
SONNINGHILL HOSTEL PREFECTS
Passion Andersson
Irene Sugimoto
Drama
SPORTS COUNCIL
Laura Macnab
Visual Arts Kapahaka
SERVICES COUNCIL
Leah Nicholson
Wilson House Prefect Captain
Not yet appointed Hannah Sarcich
were something to be proud of. Thank you to the girls who accepted the challenge from the Principal to Finally, we are pleased to have strong Pasifika representation on the executive committees of the school. Congratulations to Tava Tyrell, our Head Girl, Vanessa Baledrokadroka, Head Prefect of MacDiarmid House, Kaea Ruawai, Head Prefect of Heads House and Haven Garisau, our Pasifika Prefect.
PASIFIKA FONO
On 5th March, from 6.30 – 8pm, we are holding our first Pasifika Fono for 2015 in Ngaa Puawaitanga. We encourage all Pasifika families to attend and meet key staff who are supporting your daughters. There will be a presentation on NCEA as well as Vocational pathways; you will hear from one of our Pasifika leaders and be entertained by our Pasifika By Nature group.
RELAY FOR LIFE
HGHS has entered a team into Relay for Life, which will be held at Mystery Creek over 7th and 8th March
Nicole Atutahi
2015. The event runs for 24 hours and funds go to the Cancer Society. Entering a school team relies heavily
Not yet appointed
made directly online by following this link (please share it with your friends and whanau):
Natalyha Surgison
you are not in a team, a gold coin donation will allow you access.
Kelly Porima
GOOGLE APPS FOR EDUCATION
Kaea Ruawai
and anytime to their school Google Drive, files, folders and other apps.
Katerina Hodgson
on support from the entire school community. We are aiming to reach $2000 this year and donations can be
Leah Porima
https://relayforlifehamilton.everydayhero.com/nz/hghs. Anyone can come down and support this event; if
Monica Hill Tayla Duff
Vanessa Baledrokadroka Celeste Rakena Baylee Mitchell
Sports Prefect
Laura McNab
Sports Prefect
Meg Reid
Sports Prefect
Libby Clement
Sports Prefect
Holly Woolston
Sports Prefect
Stephanie Cox
Joint Deputy Head Girl
Denise Lam
Joint Deputy Head Girl
Katrina Gaskell
HGHS is moving forward with Google Apps for Education, allowing all our students access anywhere All our students have School Google accounts that have already been set up for them. They go to www.mail. google.com to sign into their google account, using their email and password as below: Email: username@my.hghs.school.nz Password: The password used to log in
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ANIKA JACKSON
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If I cover expenses international ubs continuing these programmes after remarkably well- equipped with the knowledge am to be the best I must compete against the best remarkably wellequipped with the knowledge of ency. Our clubs, schools and Sport Waikato of what it takes to succeed. international level. I have won the under 11 juniors in the world. bout working with the programme and keen Squash is a very much a family sport and she what it takes to succeed. and under Zealand junior titles follows in the footsteps of an impressive family13 NewWhat other activities do youand do to help with aunt Leilani rorani won the your squash? Squash is a very much a familypedigree. sportAnika’s and she will compete for the under 15 title this year in British Open twice, reached No1. 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I will compete in two encouraged in my family and something we “Leilani’s international achievement and You know I am at that age where I just want ers (Excluding casual players): 2068 all do together. I am extremely blessed have juniortoevents thistoyear, the Oceania eat everything. It’s a goodand thingMalaysia I want to be success has always inspired me to work hard when grandparents, parents, aunties and an uncle who players (J – A grade): 70% a squash champion, it helps me to have an even Junior agea groups. squash and reached a high level, with emales: 60/40 training and competing, especially played balance. when it gets few of them representing Waikato district and oys/junior girls: 63/37 I love pasta, fried rice, salads, nectarines, seniors and juniors.” tough,” says Anika. What grade have you reached already? strawberries and ice cream. Most of my time is 547 Despite her youth, Anika is already a sports spent with my family. 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complete a strengthening and flexibility programme. Describe your nutrition and lifestyle: You know I am at that age where I just want to eat everything. It’s a good thing I want to be a squash champion, it helps me to have an even balance. I love pasta, fried rice, salads, nectarines, strawberries and ice cream. Most of my time is spent with my family. We do everything together like going to church, cycling, running around the lake, walking along the
ASHLEIGH BOWLS HER WAY TO GOLD While most Seniors were enjoying a well-earned break on the back of their NCEA exams last year Ashleigh was showing her prowess on the bowling green at the Bowls New Zealand National Secondary Schools Championships. Ashleigh set herself up well on day one of the competition when she claimed 3 from 4 wins. This set her up in a good position and she went from strength to strength on day two of the competition, coming away with 5 straight wins to finish as first qualifier. That was not the end of the journey and she played against the 4th qualifier before progressing in style into the final, the final step, which she conquered. Ashleigh, like many sportswoman, dedicates a huge amount of her time to her sport and we are truly proud of her amazing effort in securing the New Zealand Secondary Schools Individual Champion.
CONGRATULATIONS TO PEYTON TOFAEONO Congratulations to Year 9 student Peyton Tofaeono who competed at the NZ Junior Swimming Championships in Wellington this month. It was a very successful Nationals for Peyton and her hard work and training have paid off. Her results were as follows: •
100m Butterfly - Gold medal
•
Waikato girls relay team (200m medley) - Gold
NZ Sporting Achievements Congratulations to the following students who have been selected in NZ representative teams.
medal •
50m Butterfly - Silver medal
•
Waikato girls relay team (200m freestyle) - Silver medal
•
50m freestyle - Bronze medal
•
200m Freestyle - 4th
•
100m Freestyle - 4th
Ariona Ieremia NZ Under 17 Touch
ATHLETICS DAY COLOUR DESCENDS ON PORRITT STADIUM
still there to see and the HGHS team for the Zone
On Thursday 19th February Porritt Stadium was
The house participation events are always hotly
awash with Red, Orange, Yellow, Green and Blue as students and staff embraced the house spirit and represented their houses and themselves in stellar fashion. On one of the hottest days we’ve had this summer girls leapt, ran and threw themselves into each and every event, both competitive and house
contested with Heads of Houses leading the charge and rallying their troops to get involved in each of the five key house events including hurdle, long jump, shot put, steeplechase and high jump. Despite a hearty chant the hostel girls succumbed
participation.
to the day girls, Macdiarmid took out the new
Stephanie Lualua and Eden Bates both raised the
often beats beauty taking out the house versus
bar, setting new records in the Intermediate Shot Put and Senior Triple Jump respectively. Stephanie broke the record and then proceeded to break her own record again, finishing with a new standard of 11.78 breaking the old record set in 1989 by 34 cm. Eden Bates had an outstanding triple jump adding another 10 cm to the old record set just three years ago with a jump of 9.30 metres. Whilst the numbers in the competitive fields were not as great as in previous years, the quality was certainly
Jazmin Hotham NZ Under 15 Touch
Athletics on 4th March is looking promising.
teachers house relay, the staff showed that age
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHALM DAVEY
Congratulations to Year 10 student Chalm Davey who won the National Junior Women’s Air Rifle title in Christchurch this month.
Regan Stephens NZ Under 15 Touch
Student Executive Council and Campbell reigned supreme in the student 10 x 100 m house relay. Final house points saw Macdiarmid come out on top with 2482 points, Campbell, Edgecumbe and Heads had a tight tussle ending up on 2419, 2317 and 2316 points respectively and Wilson finished in fifth place with 2150 points.
Isla Norman Bell NZ Under 15 Touch
ACADEMIC NEWS
SCIENCE SUMMER SCHOOL
On a six day experience starting the 30th of November, we were two lucky students selected to partake in the Waikato Science Summer School. This event took place at the Waikato University campus and also included a two day field trip to Kawhia and Waitomo. During this camp, we were fortunate enough to explore the vast areas of science, which neither of us had really looked into prior to the trip. We spent time working in different laboratories, which involved contrasting aspects of science including Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, as well as Biological Science and Chemistry. Experienced tutors and scientists assisted the week-long programme and were able to share their own knowledge of their specific science area and the experiences that had accompanied their career. Only 40 students were selected and participated in the camp, so we were both incredibly grateful for the opportunity. It was fascinating to spend a week with the other students who, like us, have a keen interest in science and intend on pursuing a career in a science field. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Waikato Sunrise Rotary Club, for their generosity in sponsoring us to participate in such an eye-opening experience.
Back Row: Mr Chand, Mrs Le Miere, Mr Mounsey, Mrs Young, Ms Dibley, Mrs Kumar, Mrs Amand, Mr Scrimgeour. Front Row: Mrs Rattray, Mrs Deobhakta, Mrs Patel, Ms Purvis, Mrs Bergman, Mrs Khan, Mrs Voss. Science & Laboratory Assistants (left photo): Mrs Dudfield & Mrs Welch-Cropp Welcome back to Science in 2015 from the Science Prefect Ashley Blackburn and her Science Committee. We are glad to see everyone back in one piece and excited to see all of the new enthusiastic faces. 2015 is going to be a great year we have many exciting things up our sleeves with our new Science Prefect Ashley Blackburn and her Science Committee Alpha Tan and Ederlyn Perolina who are absolutely brimming with ideas and eagerness for the year ahead so watch this space over the coming months. There are some new faces to our department this year who we are glad to have join our department Ms Melissa Young and Mrs Catherine Khan. We also have all of our returning teachers. As well as all the teachers who we’ve all seen around, we also have two hidden gems that aren’t seen very often but without whom we wouldn’t be able to do all the awesome experiments we do - our science technicians Lorraine Dudfield and Pam Welch-Cropp. We are all looking forward to an awesome year with everyone and as usual please talk to any of us with any issues, ideas or just to say hi. Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge - Carl Sagan Hello my name is Ashley Blackburn and I am lucky enough to be your Science Prefect for 2015. Let me give you a little bit of information on me, I take Chemistry, Physics, French, History and Calculus this year after already taking Level 3 Biology last year. Back in Year 8 is where my passion first started for the sciences by entering into the school science fair and going to the regionals. This made me excited about learning and I wanted to discover more about how the world worked right down to the cellular level. My goals this year are to share that spark and passion for the sciences with others and to show them just how cool science is. It’s also to let them know about all the awesome jobs there are in the science field. This year is going to be a great year filled with science fun!
2APS This year so far the APS girls have been focusing on water polo. They are challenged to use their nondominant hand in a skill that requires critique and review. They are analysing the flip pass and must show they understand the biophysical principles in relation to learning a new skill. We have done pool sessions as well as a mixture of sessions on the land to decrease the impact the water has on the throw. They will also this term be looking at rock and roll as a unit. They will have to learn a compulsory dance and then make one of their own up to follow this. The girls are enthusiastic and excited about the activities we have planned for them and are eager to venture into some new sports in 2015.
10SPORT The 10 Sport option has started off with a flyer and is promising good things. So far in Term 1 the girls have been training hard in preparation for the upcoming 10 Sport Triathlon with block runs, lake runs, swimming and cycling for training. Looking forward, the girls will engage in other activities throughout the year including Ultimate Frisbee, Judo, Tennis and Fitness Units. In addition to this, the physical aspects will coincide with theoretical work where functional anatomy,
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH Health tips from Mrs Irwin’s class…… We are currently focussing on goal setting and the effects on your total well-being – Hauora. To date the girls have been learning about SMART goals which are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic
then it has follow on effects to all other dimensions. •
four walls are the four dimensions of health. •
wairua – spiritual and taha whanau – social well-
lives and the differences between short term and regards to their own total well-being and how goals can affect all dimensions of their Hauora which is represented in the tapa wha model by Mason Durie. Here are some tips from the class for you to ponder about starting your WISE year at HGHS…. •
Always think about goals with regards to them being SMART
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It is easier to do a goal with a buddy – extra support
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Tell someone your goal so they can support you whenever you need it
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If one dimension of your health is not complete
The four dimensions are taha tinana- physical, taha hinengaro – mental and emotional, taha
and timed. The importance of having goals in our long term. This then followed onto nicely with
Hauora can be reflected like a whare/house - the
being. •
Enablers are like smiley faces that help you achieve your goal
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Barriers are like bricks or road blocks that stop you from achieving your goal
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Being aware of your barriers and enablers when starting a goal and have strategies in place to make it easier to achieve your goal.
Enjoy our little sample of tips on Goals and well-
psychology, goal setting and nutrition can be applied. With the teacher’s pushing the students physically and mentally and adding in some good old fashioned hard work and effort, it will not only allow the girls’ to improve as a sportswoman but it will help them achieve their performance goals as individuals in their chosen sport.
2PTR Just over 50 girls have enrolled in 2PTR this year and to date they have been put through their paces with a barrage of fitness testing including block runs, max push ups, max sit ups, broad jumps, sit and reach and everyone’s favourite, the beep test. Amongst all the hard work, they have been coming to grips with some of the theoretical components of fitness and personal training ahead of their first formal assessment on the fundamentals of stretching. Looking forward they will be exposed to a number of exciting opportunities including getting all Zen-like with Les Mills Body Balance, learning the finer points to operating cardio machines such as treadmills, cross trainers, bikes and rowers. They will round the term off with their first fitness day. They will start the day with Les Mills Boot Camp which is a Millitary inspired, intense physical training, adventure workouts and outdoor drills which we’ll be running right on the field at school. After a
being. Wishing you a great learning journey.
small recovery they will experience one of the fastest growing fitness trends in the world right now, a crossfit
Mrs Irwin
which is as much about the mind as it is about the body. We are looking forward to a great term and year as
Health Teacher
session at a box. Finally, they will stretch out and strengthen those weary muscles with a hot yoga session these girls enhance their own health and well-being, as well as learn a huge number of fundamentals about the fitness industry, training and themselves.
2 & 3 APO 2015 has started well for the students from Level 2 & 3 Advanced PE Outdoors. Term 1 is extremely busy for us, as we are trying to make the most of the beautiful weather and the many hours of daylight. Team development and safety are the main topics for the 2APO students. They started the year with team challenges and are currently analysing how teams develop and change over time. The girls completed a workplace based First Aid course at the beginning of week four and are now qualified First Aiders. We have also started to identify risks, learned how to manage them, and are now starting to prepare for our four day tramp around the Rotorua Lakes. Rolling for Success is the topic in our 3APO course. The students are learning to roll a kayak, and are putting all their biomechanical knowledge from the past 2 years into action by analysing the skill and giving each other feedback to improve their performance. We are going to move on to rock climbing later in the term and are looking forward to a long weekend full of outdoor rock climbing and tramping fun at the beginning of term 2. I am looking forward to a fun, adventurous and accident free year with you all. Miss Morast
3APS A big welcome to a large 3APS class for 2015. It is a very busy Term One for this course, the students have started their tennis coaching and biomechanics analysis of the tennis serve. Later in the term each class member is presenting their analysis and findings for this Achievement Standard. The practical component will comprise the students playing a 20 minute match against their tennis coach where they are judged on their practical compentency.
ART The Art Department has made an exciting start to the year. Two Level 3 students had their work selected for the Top Art show which tours throughout New Zealand. Every year top submissions are selected from the National entries in the Visual Arts subjects, and are put on display to show the public what an Excellence grade looks like. Our Top Art students for 2014 were Clementine Lambert in Photography - taught by Mrs Wallace–Ward, and Makayla Aitkens in Printmaking, taught by Mrs Tautari. The exhibition will be in Hamilton from 29 April until 6 May and can be viewed at WINTEC.
BUSINESS STUDIES BUSINESS MENTORS NEEDED
In Business Studies, students form virtual companies. In these companies they create innovative products and sell them for a profit over the course of the year. Each group requires some guidance from an experienced business person. If you have expertise in either marketing, management, accounting or business then you would be well placed to help our students. If you are interested in helping out our students with their business venture then please contact Martin Mitchell (E-mail: mitchellm@hghs.school.nz OR Phone: 07 839 1304 EXT 839)
A further acknowledgement and congratulations goes out to Clementine Lambert for achieving Scholarship in Art History. We wish Clementine all the best as she undertakes to study Media Arts in Wellington throughout 2015. An art exhibition featuring work from junior HGHS students who entered the Better Choices competition in 2014, will be held at the Waikato Museum in March. The exhibition which includes the winning entries from HGHS comes from the Parliament Gallery in Wellington where they were on display. So keep the 17th March free to attend the opening and celebrate the success of our students with us. Coming up soon is an information evening for parents and Year 11 and 12 students. This is to discuss the possibility of a Europe art trip in 2016. Students interested in taking Art History and Art at senior levels which includes Printmaking, Painting, Design and Photography will be invited to attend.
CAREERS
ESOL We welcome all of our new students to Hamilton Girls’ High School. This year, in the ESOL department our new students come from many places - Japan, China, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Russia, Germany, Fiji, Vietnam, Tonga, Samoa, Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Chile. Please make them feel welcome. Try to speak slowly and clearly when you are talking to them, try to avoid slang, and learn to say their names properly. The new overseas students may not know or have experienced things that you consider normal. For example they may never have had a birthday party, been to athletic sports and probably won’t know about ANZAC Day. It is hard to be in a place where you cannot understand what is happening and where others cannot understand you. It takes a lot of energy and new students get tired quickly. Keep trying to communicate with them – they will appreciate your kindness,
Welcome to the Careers Department for 2015. Office is situated in the V block area, opposite the Guidance rooms. We have two Careers to students - Ms Calder and Mrs Lander. In order
academic level. •
Career information and opportunities are regularly
Narrow down your list to two or three realistic options
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Make a career plan with steps you need to take in order to achieve your goals. Have a back-up
to make an appointment, please come into our office and complete the appointments sheet.
Identify career options that suit your interests, skills, and values – take into account your
For students new to the school, our Careers
Advisors available to provide guidance and help
“Even if the language or the culture is different, the ways of being happy or sad are the same.”
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Check the job opportunities in your career options. What are your chances of getting a job
advertised in the school notices and on the Career
in this industry? Go to the “Jobs Database” on
MATHEMATICS
Dept Facebook page. We encourage the students
Maths Tutoring Timetable:
It’s never too early to start planning career pathway
space; look at the dial for Job Opportunities or
but many students struggle to find a suitable career
go to www.mbie.govt.nz and go to “Occupation
option. It can be difficult to decide exactly where to
Outlook”.
This year Maths tutoring will be offered to all students during the first half of lunchtime in M11. The schedule is as follows:
WEEK ONE:
Monday (Day 1) Yr 9
WEEK TWO:
Monday (Day 6) Yr 9
go to do tertiary training or how to apply for jobs. Parents often feel frustrated that their daughter Tuesday (Day 2) Yr 10
Tuesday (Day 7) Yr 10
the CareersNZ website and type in the name
to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ us so as to be kept up to date.
Wednesday (Day 3) Yr 11
Wednesday (Day 8) Yr 11
Thursday (Day 4) Yr 12
Thursday (Day 9) Yr 12
Friday (Day 5) Yr 13
Friday (Day 10)
cannot make a career decision or they do not have the knowledge to advise their daughter about her
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Tips for Students
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Seek help early to make a career decision so you choose suitable subjects. Make an appointment with either Mrs Calder or Mrs Lander
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Gather information form the career programmes at HGHS or use the very useful CareersNZ website, www.careersnz.govt.nz
Encourage your daughter with her career plans and goals – be supportive but realistic
career decision-making.
Yr 13
We encourage all students to attend these tutoring sessions if they are struggling with their Maths..
of the job you are interested in, in the “Search”
Talk to Deans and Career Advisors with your daughter Attend the Option Evening later in the year – Term 3
According to CareersNZ, parents can best help their children cope in the world of work by helping them understand that their career is a lifelong journey, full of changes, rather than a destination, where you will remain for the rest of your life.
GATEWAY YELLP Youth Education in Leadership & Lifeguard Programme
The YELLP programme has been developed by Hamilton City Council to train youth in core leadership skills while also providing a means to complete a qualification in National Pool Skills, and Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate Award. Gaining these qualifications will provide the industry required training and on-the-job experience needed to start work as a Pool Lifeguard in New Zealand. Subsequently most of this qualified group of students were recruited into summer roles within swimming facilities. They can also assist at HGHS Swimming sports. This award is the entry point that leads to an exciting and rewarding career in the Aquatics, Recreation and Sports industry. Students are challenged and a high level of professionalism is required from them during all the programme training. In order for students to be prepared to work in partnership with adults they need to develop and/or enhance their leadership skills. Leadership training prepares youth to manage time, work as a team, set goals, initiate conversations, facilitate groups, and realise the impact their actions and leadership can have on a group or community. Youth leadership development is a great way to promote positive life skills learning. This programme was in its first year, and we were fortunate that HGHS has been chosen as the pilot school.
Year 9 Meet the Teacher Evening Thursday 12th March, 3.30pm to 6.00pm
In 2015, we have chosen to replace our usual Year 9 Parent Information evening with a Meet the Teacher evening. Feedback from many of our parents last year stated that while they enjoyed the presentations, ideally they wanted to meet their daughter's teachers. We have taken this on board in our review of school processes. It is our pleasure to invite you and your daughter to attend the Year 9 Meet the Teacher Evening on Thursday, March 12th from 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm. This is an opportunity for you to discuss your daughter's transition into school, expectations in a particular subject, including course completion and homework, and course pathways, with your daughter's tutor group teacher or subject teacher. We are using online interview bookings to make it easier for you to make a time to meet with subject teachers and tutor group teachers. Instructions on how to book online are below. Bookings will go live from 23rd February. If you are unable to access online booking, the following options are available: Students may use a school computer to make bookings for you. Phone the school reception on (07) 839 1304. They will make a booking for you.
HGHS Year 9 Meet the Teacher Evening On-Line Bookings
Use the link on the school website: www.hghs.school.nz or Go directly to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz Enter logon school event code shown below and away you go…
Booking interviews is as easy as 1 - 2 - 3:
First enter your name, your student's name(s), and your email address. Enter your details On the next page, pick the teachers you want to meet. Choose teachers
First select the subject, then choose from the list of teachers.
Then you'll see a timetable showing when your chosen teachers are available. Simply click on the times that suit you. Choose times When you have finished, your interview timetable will be emailed to you. And if something comes up, you can return to the site and change your interviews whenever you want. You can start from Mon 23rd February – just enter the school code and press “Go”.
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Notes: Appointments should be spaced at least 5 to 10 minutes apart. Appointments will be in the Auditorium of Ngaa Puawaitanga and the Dance Room (J5). Please stay within the 5 minute allowance for each of your interviews. If you have any concerns regarding the above information, do not hesitate to contact the school on (07) 839 1304.
Welcome to our new Staff Members
Welcome to our new Staff Members
Mr Jamie Smith I am a new teacher to Hamilton Girls and have been absolutely loving my first few weeks. I teach Social Studies and History as they have been my passion since I was at high school in Mount Maunganui. I am a keen world traveler, having been to America and Europe, both multiple times, with my favorite city being Rome. I have a massive interest in rugby, touch and cricket. I look forward to continuing my teaching here at Hamilton Girls and meeting all the students as they make their way through the school.
Mrs Maria Dunn Kia ora koutou katoa. My name is Maria Dunn. I joined Hamilton Girls’ High School this year, having spent two years at Fairfield College as the Assistant Principal. I am part of the Social Sciences Faculty teaching Social Studies at year 9 and 10 level. My interests include sport, cooking and gardening. I am passionate about Girls’ Education and am delighted to be part of the cultural landscape that is Hamilton Girls’ High School, to empower students to shape their own destiny.
Ms Catherine Khan I am excited about teaching at Hamilton Girls’ High School and helping the girls to reach their full potential. The Science Department is not only dynamic but also supportive. I have been teaching Science and Biology for nine years and have spent the last five years at Te Awamutu College. My family have recently moved to Tauwhare where my two children attend the local primary school.
Hamilton Girls’ High School is pleased to offer the Travellers Programme to Year 9 in 2015. Travellers is a small group programme which develops skills and support for young people during the transition into high school. All Year 9 students will complete a Travellers survey during Term 1 and following this some students will be offered the opportunity to take part in the programme. The groups meet during school time with the minimum disruption to students’ academic commitments. Should your daughter be invited to take part in the programme you will receive further information about Travellers. In 2015 more than 100 secondary schools will be running the programme. Principals and Boards of Trustees of schools which have run the programme for several years endorse the implementation of Travellers and find it to be extremely beneficial to their students. This is part of our school’s ongoing commitment to supporting the emotional and mental well-being of our students, which in turn enhances their learning. If you have any questions please contact the school counsellor, Mrs Pam Edsall on edsallp@hghs. school.nz
Mrs Melissa Young I have worked as a pharmacist until 2013 (employed for 11 years at Waikato Hospital) but then opted for a change and a challenge. I had always enjoyed teaching in my former career and also interacting with teenagers through various sport (swimming, cycling, triathlon, tennis, soccer, basketball and dance). I hope to use my science and work background to provide students with practical applications of learning science. I have three children, my eldest daughter has just finished a law degree and my two sons attend Hamilton Boys’ High School. Mr Ed Krystman – Married with two fantastic children (15 and 19 years old) who keep me busy outside school. I am excited about teaching Economics at the School. Students will gain an understanding of the economic world around them. I am passionate about teaching young adults and making a difference in the lives of students I come in contact with. I enjoy football, fishing and skiing. Mr Caleb McCullum Hello, I am Caleb McCullum and I teaching Business Studies and Enterprise this year. I enjoy teaching students about the real business world and giving them confidence and success in their own ventures. I also enjoy sports and look forward to New Zealand winning the cricket and rugby world cups this year! Ms Victoria McKenzie Hello! My name is Victoria McKenzie and I am one of the new staff at HGHS teaching social sciences. My subjects are social studies, geography and tourism. I was born and bred in Nelson and have recently moved to Hamilton after living in Dunedin for the last 5 years. My interests include rugby, running, skiing, camping, tramping and most things outdoorsy. I completed a degree in Geography followed by Wildlife Management so I love anything environmental and conservation based. I am very excited about teaching at Hamilton Girls’ and look forward to what a year at this vibrant school will bring.
TRAVELLER’S PROGRAMME
EXCERPT FROM PRINCIPAL’S SPEECH IN ASSEMBLY “You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself any direction you choose“ - Dr Seuss Here’s a nice breakdown of what it takes to get places. The brains in your head give your body the directions it needs to take you where you want to go. You just have to know where it is you want to go. Determining your destination is priority one. What the brain can dream up, the body can fulfil as long as there is a strong determination and a clear vision of what it is that is wanted. The great part is that this is all up to you; you have plenty of choices, and there are countless directions that you can head. Take the opportunities that Hamilton Girls’ offers…with the support of our staff and your families, it is up to you”
SCHOOL FEES
An invoice has been emailed to Parents/Caregivers this week. A lot of our parents prefer to set up an automatic payment. Please do not hesitate to contact our Finance Office if you wish to do so.
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Students with significant learning/physical issues may apply to have special assessment conditions for both their internal and external assessments. This includes, but not limited to, students: o with poor sight who need enlarged examination papers, o who have physical difficulties in writing and need a computer, or o with learning issues who may need a reader, writer, or reader and writer. Special assessment conditions may include: o reader assistance, o writer assistance; o computer assistance, o enlarged papers, o extra time, o separate accommodation or a o combination of the above Students who are granted special assessment will receive their results just like any other student. There will be no mention of the special assessment condition on their results; it is a private issue between the student, school and NZQA. To apply you must contact Mr Mitchell (07 839 1304 EXT 839 or mitchellm@hghs.school.nz). When to Apply: Apply as soon as possible because students are only allowed these conditions for their internal assessments after NZQA has approved their applications. You should apply before 27th March.
External Examination Timetable
The external examination timetable can be viewed on the NZQA Website. nzqa.govt.nz./Information/ Students/Examination timetable Alternatively you can go directly to the page by typing in http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/ncea/ncea-exams-and-portfolios/external/nationalsecondary-examinations-timetable/
Course Endorsement
Students will be able to have their strengths in individual courses recognised with a course endorsement at Merit or Excellence. Students will gain an endorsement for a course where they achieve: 1. 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence at the lower level that supports the endorsement 2. at least 3 credits from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed standards (Physical Education, Religious Studies and level 3 Visual Arts will be exempt from this) 3. sufficient credits in a single school year.
Certificate Endorsement
Students studying for NCEA Levels 1, 2, and 3 certificates will be able to achieve these qualifications with Merit or Excellence endorsements. 1. Merit endorsement = 50 credits at Merit (or Excellence) at the same level, or higher. 2. Excellence endorsement = 50 credits at Excellence at the same level, or higher. 3. Credits can be accumulated over more than one year for the purposes of certificate endorsement. 4. In any one year a learner will be awarded an endorsed certificate only at the highest level of endorsement recognised that year except when a learner has achieved two or three NCEA qualifications in a single year.
School contact
Mr Mitchell is the Principal’s Nominee (NZQA Liaison) at the school. You can contact him by: E-mail: mitchellm@hghs.school.nz
Phone: 07 839 1304 EXT 839
Mail: Mr Mitchell Principal’s Nominee PO Box 4082 Hamilton
KEY DATES MARCH 2015 3 MARCH
UCANDO Study Seminars
Central Zone Athletics
Y11 Art Field Trip (Auckland)
2LAW Field Trip
6 MARCH
NISS Rowing Championships until 8th March
2BUS/3BUS E-Day 7 MARCH
Waka Ama
9 MARCH
Shizuoka Eiwa visit until 17 March
10 MARCH
1APO Beach Education Day Groups 1 & 2
11 MARCH
Individual Triathlon
WSS Ki-O-Rahi
1APO/1APS Beach Education Day Group 3
12 MARCH
1APO Tramp - Group 1 until 14 March
Hostel Open Day
3ECE Work Experience
13 MARCH
Teacher Only Day - School Closed
Hostel set leave until 15 March
14 MARCH
WBOP SS Athletics
17 MARCH
WSS Tennis Individual Championships
WBOP Team Triathlon
2TOU Field Trip (Rotorua)
18 MARCH
2APO Tramp until 21 March
3GEO Field Trip
Music L1&2 group peformances
19 MARCH
1APO Tramp - Group 2 until 21 March
NZSS Triathlon Championships
Music L1&2 group performances
20 MARCH
WSS Touch Qualifier
1GEO Field Trip (Rotorua)
23 MARCH
Summer Tournament week until 29 March
26 MARCH
1APO Tramp - Group 3
28 MARCH
NISS Athletics until 29 March
29 MARCH
NZSS Touch - Zone 3
31 MARCH
0SPT Triathlon Day
Y13 Art Field Trip (Auckland)