rotorua lakes high schoolnewsletter issue no.36– 16 november 2018 rotorua lakes high school...
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Dear Parents/Caregivers
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NOTIFICATION OF PPTA MEETING
On FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2018 there will be a PPTA Union Meeting for all Rotorua
Secondary teachers, which is allowed for under the terms of their Collective Agreement.
This means the school will only be able to have classes for periods 1, 2 and 3 on that day.
Students will be required to go home at 12.30 pm
Charter bus will leave the school at 12.45 pm
The school will remain open and non-union teachers will supervise any students who need to remain at school.
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FROM THE BOT The following policies are currently up for review. If you would like to view any of these policies, we invite you
to come into the school where they are available at the Principal’s PA office. Alternatively, if you would like a
copy emailed, please send an email to [email protected]
Health & Safety Visitor Safety Protected Disclosures Finance Policy Refunds to International Fee Paying Students Property Management Foreign Fee Paying Students in Compliance with the MOE Code of Practice
Yours sincerely
CHALKBOARD
NEWSLETTER ISSUE No.36– 16 NOVEMBER 2018
Rotorua Lakes High School
“Mauria te pono - Keep steadfastly to the truth”
From the Principal – P. 1 - 2
News & Events – P. 2 - 4
Sports – P. 4
Notice Board – P. 5 - 6
Contact Us – P. 6
Our Sponsors – P. 6 - 7
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ABSENTEE TEXTING LINE
Just a reminder to all parents / whanau: please do not leave voice messages on the absentee texting line as we cannot access. Thank you for your cooperation.
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MATHS DEPARTMENT
The Maths Department are running Tutorials to prepare students for the
upcoming External exams on the dates shown below. Students need to
attend in correct school uniform and sign in AND out at the Duty Deans
Office each time. There will be a timetable in the Duty Deans Office
showing the rooms the tutorials will be in.
Nov 19 Monday Periods 1 & 2 Year 11
Nov 21 Wednesday Periods 4 & 5 Year 13 Stats
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TOP TOWN
A TOP TOWN has been organized by our Heads of House for Junior students. It will be held on
FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER from 9 am until 2.15 pm. TOP TOWN is purely a fun day about participation and enjoyment. All students must wear their PE uniform to school that day to join in the fun activities.
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YEAR 13 LEAVERS DINNER
The Year 13 Leavers dinner will be held on Thursday 6 December at Rydges Hotel at 7 pm
seated for dinner at 7.30 pm.
Tickets are now on sale at the school office until Friday 30 November all tickets must
be paid in full by this date- $55.00 per head. Tickets must be presented at the door. Students who have booked their tickets please come and collect from student reception. All students must be accompanied by a Parent/Caregiver. Permission slips are available at student reception.
TERM 4 KEY DATES 2018
NCEA & NZ SCHOLARSHIP EXAMS UNTIL 30 NOVEMBER
PPTA MEETING FRI 23 NOVEMBER
TOP TOWN 30 NOVEMBER
ELECTIVES 3 – 5 DECEMBER
LEAVERS DINNER 6 DECEMBER
JUNIOR PRIZEGIVING 7 DECEMBER
NEWS
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ELECTIVES
Electives are 3 – 5 December 2018. Please can all parents / caregivers ensure elective fees are paid in
full BEFORE these dates to avoid disappointment. Thank you.
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2018 JUNIOR PRIZEGIVING
Junior Prizegiving will be held on Friday 7 December 2018 at 11.30 am (to approximately
1.30 pm). A warm invitation is extended to all parents / caregivers to attend Please be seated before 11.30 am
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SENIOR UNIFORM FOR 2019 YEAR 12 STUDENTS
A reminder to parents of this year’s Year 11 students that they will need to buy the new Senior Uniform for their students going into Year 12 next year and then on to Year 13 the following year:
GIRLS need a plain blue skirt and a white shirt. BOYS need a white shirt.
All items can be purchased from The Rugby Shop. There may be some second-hand items available through the school.
Donations of old uniform will be gratefully accepted by the school – thank you.
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ENROLLMENTS FOR 2019
We are currently taking enrolments for 2019. Enrolment forms are available from our school office. Or alternatively, you can contact: Phone: 07-345 6124 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rotorualakes.school.nz
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EXTERNAL EXAMS
We remind all senior students to keep up with their NCEA external revision.
SLIPS MUST BE BROUGHT TO EACH AND EVERY EXAM.
Reminders for exams
Students need to arrive early, be in full school uniform, including being clean shaven. If there are any issues, parents / caregivers / students should contact Ms J Sturme as soon as they arise.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOMESTAY
We have international students arriving February to April 2019. If you are interested in a long / short stay international student homestay please contact Eva Hingston, Rotorua Lakes High School, 345 6124 ext 258 or [email protected].
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TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS
Last Friday Lily Gordon and Nic Battersby went to Papamoa to play in the BOP Secondary Junior Tennis
Champs. They both did really well with Lily coming runnerup in the div.1 girls and Nic 3rd in the div.2 boys.
Great results – well done!
SPORT
SCHOOL NOTICE BOARD
Phone: 07-345 6124 Email: [email protected] Website:
www.rotorualakes.school.nz
Thank you to all our Sponsors
CONTACT US we are here to help
