June 2017 Newsletter

“Maa mahi, Ka ora”

June, June 2017

CONTACT - JUNE EDITION Please Note: No School Thursday 15 and Friday 16 June due to Teacher Only Professional Development Days In Term Two they extended their work to include the orientation of new students to the school, so that they, too, would be looked after. All students are welcome to call on the support of Student Support LeadCongratulations to Talia who, in addition to ers as the program embodies our school’s taking out the Arts Week Senior Speech Com- values of: manaakitanga, respect, responsipetition, has performed with distinction in the bility and integrity. above prestigious essay writing competition.

One of the School’s leading scholars, it is no Matamata Kaahui Ako Critical surprise that Talia was able to argue strongly in her essay that “Shakespeare’s female charContext Change PLD Day acters were more powerful than their male On Friday 16 June over 160 staff from counterparts.” across all Matamata schools will attend a This national competition was open to all Year Professional Development Day at Matamata 13 students nationwide and Talia is to be con- College. This is a fantastic opportunity for gratulated for her outstanding second place. staff from all schools in our Kaahui Ako to This is no mean feat with a large number of meet, unpack our achievement challenges entries. To top off her efforts Talia received and begin our collaborative journey to imseveral hundred dollars for her trouble. It is prove educational outcomes for our commufantastic to see a Matamata student competnity. ing and featuring in a competition of this level.

The PLD Day entitled “Critical Context for Change” will sharpen the focus on local educational issues and what we can do collectively in our schools to address them. Key to the future work in this space is the work of the Matamata Kaahui Ako “Lead Action Group” (4 Across School Teachers). As part of their evidence and data gathering process The Lead Action Group had the privilege of visiting each Kaahui Ako school Student Support Leadership in weeks 3 & 4 this term.

Our “Lead Action Group” (Across School Program Teachers) thoroughly enjoyed this opporMatamata College’s Student Support Leadertunity to spend time, meet staff and get a ship program began this year.

This is a group of 17 seniors who are working feel for the culture of each school. Our eviwith our year 9 students. Their aim is to help dence and data gathering journey continues them feel a sense of belonging within our and we will return to each school shortly to school and support them in their journey at complete observations in as many classMatamata College. They do this by going into rooms throughout the Kaahui Ako as possiyear 9 group classes to work with students one ble.

-to-one and run activities with them. They meet with Mrs Maehe every two weeks to share and Hopefully by now you as parents have taken learn from one another about the things that the opportunity to contribute to the Kaahui are working well, while also discussing aspects Ako discussion by completing the Whanau of what might need to change. A core focus of Survey through the survey link sent out earthis program is that it is run for students and by lier. If you haven’t as yet but would like to students. please follow the link below: WhanauMatamataCollege2017

Talia Parker Earns 2nd Place in Otago University Ida Gaskin Essay Competition

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1 Ida Gaskin Essay Competition Student Support Leadership Program PLD Day

2 School Uniform Update Sporting News Student Librarians

3 Rotary Uniform Guidelines

4 Centenary NCEA Fees

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“Maa mahi, Ka ora”

June 2017

BOT School Uniform Review Please see the BOT’s revised Uniform Guidelines included in this letter on Page 3. The review reaffirmed that we are a uniform school with only minor changes. Effective immediately boys can now wear black socks or the Matamata grey school sock.

Changes to hat guidelines include the introduction of a black school beanie beginning next term for Terms 2 and 3, and that only school black caps or bucket hats can be worn in Terms 1 and 4. A reminder to all that hoodies and long sleeved shirts can not be worn as every day school wear.

GIRL POWER GIRLS EXCELLING IN SPORT With the winter sport season upon us Matamata College Sports teams are once again boxing above their weight. There have been some stunning results to date across a number of teams and a number of codes. At this, the nearly half way mark of the season, although there have been meritorious performances in in both boys and girls sports - it is the girls top teams in Football and Netball leading the way.

The Girls 1st XI Football team capped off an impressive start to the season last weekend. In a second round rematch with Hillcrest High School (the only team that had beaten them in the first round) the Matamata girls completely outplayed their opposition to win 7-2.

Well coached by Malcom Raynel and Darren Freeman, the team is developing a free flowing style and have strengths at both ends of the pitch. Kirsten Jones-Wiseman is proving rock solid at goal keeper and is ably supported by Mary Crabb and Kimika Clements in defence.

Up front the team has in Kate Smitstra and Maggie Leaver, genuine strike power. The whole team is combining well and working hard and are on track for a successful season.

Matamata New World College A Netball are also at the top of their game. Playing in the Harbourside competition in Tauranga the College A Girls are currently on seven wins from seven games. This is a fantastic start to the season and new coach Karen Williams is bringing her own style to this very competitive team.

The side is very strong throughout with many of last years team returning.

In particular the midcourt is leading the way with Poihaere Wharawhara, Mandy Williams and Shaydene Begovich forming a formidable combination. Throw in the sharp shooting skills of Te Aorere Wharwahara and Nicole Butterworth and this team is bound to be a contender as they enter the second round.

Success is not just confined to the girls and it was fantastic to see the Matamata College COMAG 1st XV back to their winning ways after a two game slump. Playing Hillcrest High School 1st XV, who before this game were ahead of them on the table, the COMAG boys played outstandingly making the most of their opportunities to score two tries each half to deservedly win 24-3 Impressive last Saturday were hardworking prop Dion O’Leary and flankers John Couch and Oscar Morrissey. The latter capped off a great game with a 50 metre run away try. In the backs 2nd 5/8 Kieran Holdsworth, halfback Te Aonui Wharawhara-Muriwai and Mattew Jeffcoat at fullback all had excellent games. A game v. St Pauls at Bedford Park this Wednesday at 5.30pm is an opportunity to solidify their second place on the Division 1 table.

Matamata College Dominates Thames Valley Secondary School Events Squash Teams Takeout Titles TV Teams Squash hosted at the United Matamata Squash Club – Division 1 Boys winners Matt Reynolds, Braedyn Henderson and Logan Webber, Division 1 Girls winners Samantha Adamson, Aimee Burnell and Stacey Willison.

TV Cross Country Titles TV Cross Country individual placings 1st snr boys Harrison Fountain, 1st Int boys Reuben Jones, 3rd Int boys Tom Allison, 3rd jnr boys Edward Roskam, 3rd Int girls Nikisha Todd. Total team score of 1247 winners of the Cross Country Points Shield, 2nd place on 1089 points Hauraki Plains College.

Congratulations to these students on this outstanding effort. This means that Matamata College has taken out the Thames Valley Secondary School teams/school events in Athletics, Swimming and Cross Country.

2017 Student Librarians

Girls 1st XI Football

Head Student Librarian: Breann Joyce.

Emma Billingham, Yvette Mostert, Yashree Sharma, Zane Mostert, Kelby Gray, Samuel Crozier, Stassia Zilwood, Naomi Turner, James Harrison, Caitlin Falconer, Siobhan Coulson, Nico Concha, Karmen Benson, Emma Wood, Mwaka Nachivula, Amy Maurer and Chenel Hendriks.

Thank you to these students who volunteer their time and skills during lunch break, helping towards making a great school library

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“Maa mahi, Ka ora”

June, 2017

Updated Matamata College Dress Code/Guidelines

Rotary Matamata working with Matamata College A major focus of Rotary International is youth. We offer many opportunities to grow young people, developing personal skills to serve them throughout their lives. Many of this programmes are life-changing. And they are available for YOUR child.

Keep an eye on this newsletter for what courses and programmes are upcoming.

Rotary Australia New Zealand Student Exchange Closing date for applications is 30 June A six-month exchange for students aged 13 ½ to 16 years on 1 January. Students are matched with a student from Australia and spend three months living with that student’s family. The Australian student lives with your family for the other three months. Details can be found here http:// rotary9930.org/Page/youth-ranzse and this is the RANZSE Facebook page Rotary Youth Exchange This one year exchange, departing in January, provides students with an opportunity to participate in family, cultural, school and community life in another country. Students must be aged at least 16 and under 18 as at 15 January in the year of departure and have completed year 11 with above average NCEA results. Details can be found here and this is the districts Facebook page. Matamata is currently hosting a year 13 student from Chile. Applications must be made through Rotary Matamata mmrotarysecretary@gmail.com Georgia Rotary Student Programme Applications open 1 June and close 1 October The scholarship for 18-26 year olds, covers one scholastic year, from August to May, and is for study in colleges and universities in the state of Georgia. The scholarship pays for tuition, books, meals, and accommodation in a university hostel. Outside term students are hosted by a Rotary family. Details can be found here and at www.grsp.org Interact Rotary Matamata and college students are in the process of establishing Interact in the college. This is a service organisation for young people. They run projects locally and internationally with the support of local Rotarians. See here for more information.

1. Matamata College is a uniform school and we expect all students to wear the correct full uniform, when travelling to and from school and representing the school at events that require the school uniform to be worn. The College is a place of work and the uniform is comfortable and practical for the work environment.

2. Uniform Passes - If there is a good reason why the full school uniform cannot be worn, a student must bring a note from home requesting a uniform pass. Normally a uniform pass will be issued only for one day. Repeated transgression of the uniform code will result in the student being dealt with through the school’s discipline system.

3. Jewellery - Students may wear small sleepers or studs in pierced ears. No other jewellery should be worn at school. Facial piercings are not allowed with one exception, students may wear a small nose stud.

4. Makeup - Should be discreet and appropriate for a school setting.

5. Facial Hair - All students must be clean shaven.

6. Hair - Must be clean and tidy.

7. Marking of Clothes - Every item of uniform should be clearly named. Every effort will be made to return lost property to owners and students should check at Student Reception if they lose a uniform item as lost property is stored there.

8. Footwear - The dress code shoe requirement is for a black, flat shoe, suitable and appropriate for school. Shoes must be completely black. Students may also wear black or brown sandals with a heel strap. Socks—Girls—plain black or white socks or fulllength pantyhose. Socks—Boys—Matamata College socks or plain black socks 9. Health and Safety - For Health and Safety reasons students will be required to wear shoes in Technology workshops and also be required to tie hair back in Food and Fabric Technology rooms (as directed by the teacher).

10. Physical Education Uniform - All Students must change for PE. Students in Years 9 -11 are expected to wear the Matamata College PE uniform – Black Matamata College shorts and a Matamata College Maroon and Gold singlet or T-shirt.

11. Hats - Terms 1 & 4 only School Caps or Bucket Hats—Black with college logo. Terms 2 & 3 only School Beanies—Black with college logo. All Hats must be taken off inside.

To discuss any of these, and other opportunities please visit www.matamatarotary.org or ring/text Rotary Matamata 12. Scarves - Black scarves only President Michelle Tanner 02 77 22 55 99 13. Year 13 Jersey - any Black V neck jersey or cardigan C

14. Sports Uniform items such as School Tracksuits, Sports Club Hoodies and any tour or warmup tops can only be worn at sports events. They are not part of everyday school uniform and are not to be worn during the school day.

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“Maa mahi, Ka ora”

June, 2017

CENTENARY PLANNING - VOLUNTEERS WANTED 1.

We need a person to champion the Registration process. This is a voluntary position. It would involve processing the registrations and payments as they are received up until February next year. You would need to be a competent computer user and enjoy working with numbers.

2.

Volunteers to assist in various areas. We have groups currently involved in procuring school memorabilia for our displays, working on producing the centenary book, helping secure sponsorship and other tasks around planning the weekend of events. If you would like to join our group of volunteers, can offer assistance in your area of expertise, or have a few hours to spare, we would love to talk to you.

Email us at reunion@matamatacollege.school.nz or phone Darlene on 027 2859251 to discuss further.

NCEA FEES 2017 Fees for Domestic Students

NCEA Entry

$76.70 per candidate

Each NZ Scholarship Subject

$30.00 per subject

Fees for International Fee Paying Students

NCEA Entry

$383.30 per candidate

Each NZ Scholarship subject

$102.20 per subject

How do I Pay?  Fees are to be paid to Matamata College by Friday 1 September 2017.  Paying your fees will enable your results to be recorded on your Record of Achievement and for any qualifications to be awarded.  If you have not paid the school on time you will have to pay NZQA directly.

Can I Get Help to Pay? You can apply for financial assistance to pay your fees. To get this help your parents or caregivers must meet one of the following conditions:   

be receiving a Work and Income or StudyLink benefit or have a Community Services Card have joint family income that qualifies for a Community Services Card have two or more children entered as candidates with fees more than $200.

How do I Get Help to Pay? To get financial assistance you have to fill in a Financial Assistance form. You can collect this from Student Reception or the Front Office or download it from the NZQA website at: www.nzqa.govt.nz/financialassistance. Completed application forms must be returned to Student Reception or the Front Office by Tuesday 29 August.

Number of children who are candidates: One candidate Two or more candidates

Fee-payer is eligible for beneficiary or incomebased assistance. $20.00* A maximum of $30.00* per family

Fee-payer is not eligible for beneficiary or income-based assistance.

Full fees ($76.70 and $30 per NZ Scholarship subject) A maximum of $200.00* per fee payer.

Includes the cost of NCEA and any New Zealand Scholarship entries Note: International fee paying students cannot apply for financial assistance.

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