Rotorua Lakes High School “Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 13 – 12 JUNE 2020
CHALKBOARD From the Principal – P 1 News – P. 2 - 4 Dept News – 4 - 5 Careers/Gateway - P. 6 Notice Board – P. 7 Contact Us – P.7 Our Sponsors – P. 7
Kia ora Koutou, Dear Parents and Caregivers, This week I have had some really positive conversations with our students covering such topics as empathy, kindness and developing strong communities. Given some of the negative issues we are facing globally, this has given me a strong sense of pride and gratitude that we live in such a caring community. Of course, we can always work together to do more and one of our key goals at Lakes is to continually build the social awareness that is needed to develop a stronger society. Also, this week it has been a celebration of non-teaching support staff. I want add a shout out to all of our nonteaching staff for the fantastic work that they do to keep our school running so smoothly. They form the backbone of our school and ensure that we can continue to do the best for our community. They are often the unrecognized heroes. Now we are in alert level 1 I believe that planning for the school ball is full steam ahead at the Blue Baths on 25 July. More information will be coming out about this, but speaking to students, already the excitement is building. I would like to draw your attention to an ad later in the newsletter which is offering pre-loved ball gowns to students in an effort to reduce waste and as a byproduct reduce cost. As always, have a great weekend. Stay safe.
Nga mihi,
Jon Ward Principal / Tumuaki
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NEWS __________________________________________________________________________ CHANGES TO NCEA FOR THIS YEAR Due to the disruption caused by COVID 19 NZQA have made changes to support students. The following changes are being made to NCEA and University Entrance (UE) requirements for this year: Students working towards an NCEA can gain additional credits, based on the number of credits they achieve during the 2020 school year. These additional credits will be known as Learning Recognition credits. For every 5 credits a student achieves towards their NCEA either through internal or external assessment, they are entitled to an additional 1 credit. Students at NCEA Level 1 are eligible for up to a maximum of 10 additional credits while those at Levels 2 and 3 are eligible for up to a maximum of 8 additional credits. Students will be awarded a certificate endorsement if they achieve 46 credits at Merit or Excellence level, rather than the usual 50. Students achieving 12 credits at Merit or Excellence level in a course – rather than 14 – will be awarded a course endorsement. Current UE requirements have been reduced from 14 to 12 credits in three UEapproved subjects. Students still need to attain NCEA Level 3 and meet literacy and numeracy requirements to be awarded University Entrance. External NCEA examinations and NZ Scholarship examinations will now take place from 16 November 2020 to 9 December 2020. This will provide extra time for teaching, learning and assessment in Term 4. The submission date for subjects which require students to submit a portfolio (for example, Design and Visual Communications) has been extended to 12 November 2020, to give students more time to complete their portfolios. These changes have been designed to encourage students to continue working towards their NCEA and to ensure that the NCEA attained by our Rangatahi this school year is just as valid as those earned in previous years. A summary is below:
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___________________________________________________________________________ REPORT EVENING Bookings for report evening will be made through the website Schoolpoint. We will be opening up the bookings next Friday when we release the reports. You have been emailed previously with login details, but another email will be sent early next week to remind you of the process and resend these details. You can contact Mrs Liandra Allen at the Front reception for further support.
___________________________________________________________________________ ASSESSMENTS The following assessments have been set down to take place within the next two weeks. 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 1 History 91004 Monday 15 June 1, 2 & 3
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Drama
Chemistry Chemistry Music Music Music 12MAT - Vt 12MAT - Nr 12MAT - Yu 11MAT - Rc 11MAT - Dr 11MAT - Nr English
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Drama has combined papers for all senior students at Level 1, 2 and 3 to allow the students the opportunity to catch up on any 'missed' work during lock down. Assessments for Senior Drama for these papers will happen during the last week of July. Students will be working for 9-13 credits in one performance. Week starting 22 June Week starting 29 June All next week (10) All next week (10) All next week (10) Wk 10 – Mon, Tues, Wed Wk 10 – Mon, Wed, Thurs Wk 10 – Tues, Wed, Thurs Wk 10 – Thurs P5 Wk 10 – Thurs P4 Wk 10 – Thurs P2 Thurs 2 July - students to work on their own time
___________________________________________________________________________ FROM OUR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDENTS This year, our RLHS Environmental Prefects are organizing a ball wear drive where students will be able to rent items for our Ball:
Ball Wear Drive Do you have any dresses, suits, shoes, bags, ties, jewelry, any items you think would help - that you would be willing to donate for this great cause?
If so, please drop your items into RLHS. THANK YOU đ&#x;˜Š
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We are delighted to announce we will have a Physio Direct Health Clinic at the Health & Wellness Centre. Here are the details:
Commencing Every Wednesday from 17 June 2020 APPOINTMENTS APPROX ½ HOUR EACH
ALL APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE THROUGH NURSE RACH: nurse@rotorualakes.school.nz Text 021 089 94100 Call: 345 6124 Ext 264 or direct dial 3459502 Physio Direct - Rotorua Lakes High Price list: ACC Pupil App: NO CHARGE PVT Pupil App: $30 *All payments are to be paid direct to the physiotherapist on the day of the appointment
BRIEF LOOK 19 June 2020 23 June 2020 24 June 2020 3 July 2020 Holidays 20 July 2020
– TERM 2 2020
Reports issued Report Evening 4 pm – 6 pm Report Evening 3.30 pm – 6 pm school closes early at 2.55 pm LAST DAY OF TERM 2 6 July – 20 July 2020 FIRST DAY OF TERM 3
FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE The Dental Caravan is coming to our school from 16th June onwards. This is for any students under 18 years old who are not already enrolled with a Dentist. Forms will be sent home to students under 16 who do not have a dentist named on their enrollment form. Please return ASAP to the student reception. Students over 16 will have the opportunity to fill these forms out at school. For any enquiries please contact Nurse Rach nurse@rotorualakes.school.nz or 3459502. The Asthma Nurse (Lakes Region) will again be attending Rotorua Lakes High School to support and educate asthmatic teens around their asthma. We offer a free one on one assessment service where we assess all newly enrolled students who have asthma, as well as those who might be having issues managing their asthma. We seek to improve our regions asthma outcomes by educating people around their asthma so they can better understand their condition and how best to manage it. We also aim to keep students in school and reduce school absenteeism caused from poorly controlled asthma. We make sure the students are on 4
the right medications, and use good asthma inhaler technique and help the student to find ways for them to best manage their asthma individually. Please inform the school nurse (nurse@rotorualakes.school.nz or 3459502) if you do not wish your child to be seen by the Asthma NZ nurse. To find out more about us please visit our website at https://www.asthma.org.nz/ Or contact Nurse Educator Amanda Vercoe, Phone: 021 0844 1635 Email: Rotorua@asthma.org.nz RECEIVE A $50 KMART OR PAKNSAV VOUCHER – HOW? Keep Reading….. TIPU ORA – SMOKEFREE SUPPORT SERVICE is for anyone living in the Rotorua and Taupo districts who wants to give up smoking for good. If you’re sick of spending your hard earned money and want to live a better, healthier life then we are here to help you!
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We offer One – to – One support, fun and interactive support groups, special support for pregnant Mums, and workplace support groups and staff!
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Our NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy) medicines are free and tailored to your Quit Smoking programme.
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We use a holistic Model of Health to meet the needs of each individual and we talk, walk and support you through every step and even those ‘stumbles’!
• We invite you to have a korero, chat and see what we can do for you to be healthier, wealthier and happier! Ma te wa Mere Marsh Smokefree Support Practitioner Tipu Ora/Manaaki Ora 0800 348 2400 Mere comes in once a week here to Rotorua Lakes High School and runs this effective program for students who are willing to give it a go. Contact Nurse Rach for further details or to go on the list! nurse@rotorualakes.school.nz or phone 07 3456124 text 021 08994100
__________________________________________________________________________ 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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CAREERS & GATEWAY
The following UNIVERSITIES will be in to talk to interested students this term during lunchtime on these dates:
KEY DATES FOR YOUR CAREER CALENDAR Otago University Liaison Visit Thursday 18th June 1.30 in L1 OTAGO ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN – WED 1ST JULY
Contact the Careers Department for further info: Barbara Walker 3456124 x 235 walkerb2@rotorualakes.school.nz
Ctrl Click here to register: https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/newsand-events/nationwide-virtualopen-day/
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NOTICE BOARD Any boys aged 15 and under who would like to play football on Saturday are encouraged to contact Rotorua United. They have one team for this age group and are looking to form a second so all players are welcome. Contacts details: Email: rotoruaunited@gmail.com Club Coordinator/Secretary: Sam White 0210 2500 151
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CONTACT US we are here to Phone: 07-345 6124 office@rotorualakes.school.nz help Email: Web: www.rotorualakes.school.nz ___________________________________________________________________________
Thank you to our Sponsor
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