July 2016 Term 2: Monday 2 May - Friday 8 July 2016

Term 3: Monday 25 July - Friday 23 September

International Happenings

Message from our Director of International Students

Kia ora all

We look forward to the beginning of Term 3, with eight new long term Internationals from a variety of countries starting at Hargest.

We also have 25 students and 3 adults from our sister city, Kumagaya, here for 10 days. This is a most exciting time especially for our Japanese language students - a good opportunity to practice!

There is also a group of 9 students from China joining Hargest for the first week of Term 3. This will allow us to learn more about their culture.

Thanks to all families who are homestaying our visitors.

The International Friendship Club will be very busy welcoming these groups. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful group of supporters. I can’t imagine any other school in New Zealand to be so blessed.

Nga mihiJenny Elder

International students and International Friendship Club members enjoying Bubble Ball at Stadium Southland recently

Bubble Ball with the International Friendship Club

Internationals enjoying Bubble Ball

Principal, Mr Wood, with a visitor from Japan

Welcome to our new studentsIt is wonderful to welcome students from so many countries - Germany, Malaysia, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Thailand and Sweden.

Chomphunut (Kim) Mitvareesamphm (Thailand)Panissa (Nym) Amnuaydejkorn (Thailand)

Pannasa (Nemo) Asawaborisuttikul (Thailand)Jule Dinn (Germany)

(The above four students have recentlyarrived from Bangkok)

Starting at the beginning of Term 3:Giulia Olivetti (Italy)

Henrik Brattgard (Sweden)Marvin Kempf (Germany)

Olivia Frandsen (Denmark)Luise Lammerhirt (Germany)Leopold Schaller (Germany)

Lilly-Mo Kuhn (Germany)Shu Yi Ang (Malaysia)

Farewell to the following studentsOtto Persson (Exchange Student from Sweden)

Constance Gosselin (Exchange Student from France)Felix Dochow (International Student from Germany)

Magnus Rosing (International Student from Denmark)Jump Wiboonphan (International Student from Thailand)

Tham Tungsinpulchai (International Student from Thailand)

Dear Homestay Familes and StudentsJust a gentle reminder of homestay obligations:• If your student wants to stay with a friend overnight,

please get the details from your student and confirm this arrangement with the friend’s parents.

• With winter well and truly underway, it’s time to check if your student(s) is/are warm enough. Wheat bags and, of course, hot water bottles, are excellent bed warmers.

• In the dark winter months, please ensure your student(s) is/are safe if returning from school or sports practices.

Finally, as Term 2 draws to a close, please have a safe and happy holiday. Keep warm, study hard (a little over the holidays would be great) and most of all, have fun.Ann KingsburyHomestay Co-ordinator

Internationals at Outdoor Rec

4 Great Foods to Have After a WorkoutSeveral of our International Students are actively involved in sports teams and are training regularly.

EggsProtein and carbs are the two keys to a good post-workout meal. Eggs have the former covered. At just 70 calories each, eggs pack 6.3 grams of protein and are one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D. Also, don’t let the Rocky movies fool you; raw eggs have no advantages over cooked ones. In fact, cooking eggs allows your body to absorb almost twice the amount of protein.

Orange JuiceInstead of a Gatorade, grab a glass of OJ. In addition to vitamin C, you’ll also get significantly more potassium than you would from popular sports drinks, which are generally intended for use during extended exercise, not after. Potassium is an important electrolyte that helps the body restore its fluid levels. Orange juice also works well for protein shakes.

BananasBananas are high in the “good” kinds of carbs you need after a workout. These fast-acting carbs will help restore your body’s levels of glycogen, which helps rebuild damaged muscles. And they provide lots of wonderful potassium.

BlueberriesThese little guys give your body a huge antioxidant boost. In fact, studies show that blueberries can triple your rate of recovery after intense workouts.

Study CentreThis is held on Tuesdays in the Senior Campus Library. Teachers are available to help until 5.00pm. Encourage your International Student to attend.

Maths Tutorials for InternationalsFor all Level 1 and Level 2 B Maths students in E3 from 3.30-4.30pm on Wednesdays.Please ensure your homestay son/daughter has transport home.

Any interesting news for “International Happenings” can be phoned to Jenny or Ann on 217 6129 or emailed to:jelder@jameshargest.school.nz or akingsbury@jameshargest.school.nz

Pat, from NZ Study, and Jasmine

Pat, Mr Wood and Mrs Elder

Congratulations to Pheem Chaipetcharatn who has recently been selected for the Southland 12th grade development football team.

William, from China, on the Year 12 Outdoor Recreation trip to Stewart Island

Travelling Away???A reminder that we must have the green “Permission to Leave Invercargill” form completed (with all the details) and returned to Ann Kingsbury at least 2 weeks prior to the date of travel!This is for all out of town and overnight trips other than with your homestay family. JHC is responsible for all International Students while they are in New Zealand.If there is any emergency you must contact Mrs Elder (021 685 734) or Mr Wood (021 555 056) as soon as possible. Please put these numbers on your phone for easy reference. DO NOT make any calls to their natural parents. This is the school’s responsibility.

With a Little Help from my Friend!

Buddy ReadingEvery Monday, Tuesday and Friday, Kiwis work with Internationals during SSR (Sustained Silent Reading).