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01 September 2016 - Issue 8, Term 3
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Sisters of Mercy in Timaru. To mark this special
anniversary, we plan to make this the focus of our next community Mass which will be on
Saturday 10 September at St Thomas’.
Mercy is a central teaching of the church and
reminds us that we are called to treat others with
compassion, regardless of race, sex, ability,
religion, etc. In short, it is the story of the
Good Samaritan who showed mercy to his
neighbour when others chose to simply pass by.
In keeping with the theme of mercy, I was forwarded the letter below from one of my colleagues. It was written
to parents by the principal of a school in India who was concerned that too much emphasis was being placed
on exams and not enough on developing the individual.
It is a timely reminder to us all that each one of our young people is unique and needs encouragement and
support to develop their own special gifts and talents. It is easy for students to get discouraged or to ‘melt
down’ under the pressure of exams and some even become disillusioned and give up altogether.
It is important to temper assessments and exams with activities that feed the soul.
Until next time,
Chris Comeau
Principal
Dear Parents
The exams of children are to start soon. I know you all are really anxious for your child to do well.
But, please do remember, amongst the students who will take the exams is an artist who doesn't need to
understand Math.
There's an entrepreneur who doesn't care about History or English literature.
There's a musician whose Chemistry marks won't matter.
There's a sportsperson whose physical fitness is more important than Physics.
If your child does get top marks then great. But if he or she doesn't then don't take away their self-
confidence from them.
Tell them it's ok, it's just an exam. They are cut out for much bigger things in life.
Tell them, no matter what they score you love them and will not judge them.
Please do this and if you do, watch your children conquer the world. One exam or a 90 percent won't take
away their dreams and talent.
And please do not think that doctors and engineers are the only happy people in the world.
With Warm Regards,
The Principal
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Paid Union Meeting 9 September
On 19 August, an email was sent home notifying you of a Paid Union Meeting on 9 September from 9-11 am.
The email also stated that the buses would run later than usual to accommodate a delayed start.
However, due to circumstances beyond our control, buses will now be running at normal times. This means that
any bus students arriving before the start time of 11:30am will be supervised by non-union staff.
Blazers
Year 10 students – now is the time to order blazers for next year – if you are looking to buy a new blazer, you
can try one on at morning break at the College office. New blazers are $220.00 – orders are to be paid and
confirmed by 14 October please.
Second Hand Uniform - Thursday 15 September 6-8pm and Saturday 17 September 10am-12midday
The PTA will be doing a sort out of second hand uniform on Monday 12 September so if you have items to sell can they be at school before this date please. The Office have a form to complete listing your items for sale.
Thank you
A big thank you to everyone who supported
the production of Shrek Jnr the Musical.
The show was a huge success and this was largely
due to the amazing community support which was
given to the musical. The very talented cast of twenty
eight were supported by a group of sixty five parents
and friends of the school. This dedicated group
worked on set construction and painting, created the
amazing costumes and props, assisted with hair and
makeup, provided backstage management and
dressed cast for quick costume changes.
A big thank you also to our Director Alice Sollis,
Musical Director Rob Martin and Choreographer Belli
Faha who shaped our raw talent into a slick,
coordinated and highly skilled team of vocalists,
actors and dancers.
Finally thank you to all those who attended the show – there was a capacity audience each performance. Your
support was appreciated by the cast crew.
Upcoming Events Calendar
September
5-9 Non Interruption Week
9 Union Meeting 9-11am (see note below)
9 Rugby Sponsors night and Prizegiving 5.00pm
14 Year 9 Health Evening 6.30-7.30pm College Library
15 PTA Second hand uniform sale 6.00-8.00pm
17 PTA Second hand uniform sale 10.00am-12.00noon
12-16 Senior Exams
20-21 Arts Festival
23 Year 10 Dance Period 5 - Last day of Term 3
October
10 Day 1 First day of Term 4 – Senior Conferencing Day
11 First day for Junior students
16 College Fair – mark your diaries now!
Who's excited for Life Teen Summer Camp? This years theme and host is
shaping up to take Summer Camp to a whole new level. Spots are limited so
we recommend getting registrations in quick.
https://www.facebook.com/Life-Teen-Summer-Camp-Aotearoa-
272422656275061/?fref=nf
PTA Raffle Books
Please remember that the raffle books are due back by Friday 9 September.
If you would like more raffles to sell, there are some additional books in the College office.
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Online Permission Forms For College Activities
Currently the College is reviewing and refining our Health and Safety procedures to ensure they are accurate,
robust and efficient. Part of this is an exploration of the use of online processes for parents to give permission
to attend College trips and make payments for these. This is being primarily distributed through an email with
a link that will take you to an online permission form that all parents need to submit in order for the students
to attend a trip. Also included are the details for parents to be able to make payments by internet banking.
We ask that all parents check the email accounts they have given the College regularly, especially when your
student is expecting to go on a trip. If you have changed your account recently, please contact the College Office
so that we may update your details.
Year 9 Parent Evening: Wednesday 14 September - College Library
Parents of Year 9 students are invited to attend a session in the College Library from 6:30-7:30pm. This is an
opportunity to build networks among parents of the 2016 cohort. There will also be small presentations focusing
on the teaching of Health and Wellbeing at Roncalli and the College's approach towards cybersafety. We look
forward to seeing you there.
Trinity College London, Rock And Pop Music Exams
Congratulations to the following students from Roncalli College who recently entered into Trinity Rock and Pop
Exams.
Abhirami Bharathan, Grade 3 Vocal, High Merit
Caitlin Bradley, Grade 4 Vocal, High Merit
Nicholas Goodwin, Grade 5 Guitar, Distinction
Vincent Passos O'Brien, Grade 3 Guitar, High Merit
Sam Regenvanu, Grade 2 Guitar, Distinction
These were held at Starbound Studios in August with 16 students entering from Grade 1 to Grade 8 taking
part in the examinations.
Aoraki Maths Competition, Thursday 11 August
Congratulations to the year 10 team of: Jack O’Neill,
Hyeokjun Kwon, Jan-Hendrik Kuepper and Ben Davenport who
won the Aoraki Maths Competition.
They got a perfect score of 20 out of 20, finishing with 5 minutes
to spare. No other teams finished all 20 questions within the
time, the 2nd placed team scored 16 points and had passed on
two questions.
INTERNATIONAL
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Roncalli College Rowing
Roncalli Rowing is having an Open Day at Salt Water
Creek, Timaru Rowing Club, 1:30 pm on Sunday 11
September. All interested students and their parents
/caregivers can come along and have a row with our
experienced crews. We'll see you there!
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IMPORTANT ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Term 3 And 4 Academic Dates 2016
Date Event
9 September Te Kura / Distance Learning students practice examinations
NCEA Te Kura students (9am – 12 noon)
12-16 September Senior Examination Week
12-23 September NZQA Level one Digital examination trial for Science, Economics, Geography
and History (practice examination)
16 September Year nine course rotation 3 ends
19 September Course selection information distributed to students
19 September Year nine course rotation 4 begins
22 September Term 3 Academic Assembly
10 October Senior Conferencing (Day one Term 4)
Junior students on extended term break
13 October Course Selection
3.30 -5.50 Open homes/class visit opportunity for Year 10, 11, 12 students
and parents/caregivers
5.30-6.15 Year 10 senior course/NCEA presentation to parents/caregivers in
the Hall
6.15-7.00 Curriculum Leaders pre–approved Year 10 students 2017 courses
in Gym
EDGE Portal opens for senior students to complete 2017 course selection
online
17 October Year 10, 11, 12 students to have course selection options entered into the
EDGE Portal
19 October All internal NCEA grades entered for externally based courses
31 October Senior Students sign final verification for all internal grades
1 November Year 13 students Last day
2 November Year 11 and 12 students Last day
9 November NCEA external examinations begin
17 November Junior Academic Assembly
18 November 2017 time table available
25 November 2017 Year 11 course confirmation for year 10 students
30 November Final NZQA Data file submission – NO CHANGES TO ANY NCEA DATA AFTER
THIS DATE
2 December Last day of NCEA external examinations including scholarship
8 December Formal Academic Prize giving Basilica 7pm
Mid January 2017 NCEA results released by NZQA
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Senior Examination Week – 12-16 September 2016
All senior students will be involved in senior examinations and assessment week during Week 8 of this term
(12-16 September). Junior classes will run as normal. The term three set of examinations is a critical opportunity
for students to prepare and practice for end of year external examinations.
The importance of practice examinations
These practice examinations serve as a feedback loop. The results of the practice examinations will provide
feedback and feed forward on areas for improvement in preparation for the NCEA examinations which will begin
on 9 November 2016. Senior Conferencing day (Monday 10 October) will be a further opportunity for students
and caregivers to receive feedback and feed forward.
Examination Preparation Tips
Getting Started
The earlier you start, the more time you will have to prepare for the examination
Make sure all of your course material is well organised so you can find and fill any gaps.
Creating a Study Plan
As the examination nears, you will need to create a plan to help you study effectively and minimise stress. The
first step is to figure out how much time you need to dedicate to studying for the examination by asking the
following questions:
How much material do you need to cover?
How difficult is the material?
How much time is available?
Do you have any other priorities during the study period?
What is the format of the examination?
Implementing your plan
To prepare the study plan, map out all of the material that has to be covered and make a schedule showing
what, when and how much you will study each day.
budget your time realistically
allocate the study time into several manageable study sessions
divide the course material into small segments and assign them to the study sessions
set clear and specific goals for the study sessions
prioritise to ensure that material weighted more heavily in the examination gets sufficient study time.
On the day of the exam
Reminder please do not bring the following items into the examination room:
any electronic devices (including cell phones, ipads and ipods). The only exception is approved
calculators in specified examinations only
blank paper or refill paper
correcting fluid
books, written notes or electronic notes
cell phones or pagers
English dictionaries, foreign language dictionaries, or te reo Māori dictionaries or translators
Cell phone protocol - internal and external assessment
By the changing nature of smart phones, these devices are now able to easily access information and are
therefore considered to be the same as any other prohibited material during examinations. It is highly
recommended that all cell phones are left at home. If it is essential that you have a cell phone on the day of the
examination, it must be switched off, in a named plastic bag and taken to the office prior to the examination
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line up. Whilst all care is used, no responsibility is able to be taken for student’s cell phones during the
examination period.
Parking
For the duration of the practice examination period vehicle access to the quad is restricted. Parents and
caregivers are requested not to use the Wellington Street entrance for dropping off and collecting students.
Your support with minimising all noise around the Hall area for the durations of the practice exams is much
appreciated.
Uniform and College Expectations
All students are required to wear the correct full school uniform to both tutorials and to practice examinations.
The College rules relating to students transporting other students in vehicles also continue to apply.
Where to go for help and support with examination preparation - Studyit - http://www.studyit.org.nz/
Studyit is your one stop website for achieving in NCEA Mathematics, Science, and English and a range of other
subjects. Find what you need to know, contact subject teachers, and get encouragement from other students.
It is designed for New Zealand students, links directly to the New Zealand curriculum and is supported by NZQA
and the Ministry of Education to assist with NCEA.
In other words it is AN AWESOME WEBSITE!!!!!!
Visiting the website and clicking on the links will provide access to all the resources student require to achieve.
Sample links from the website are below:
Study and exam advice
Study advice
This link helps you plan your study, set goals and study routines and, most importantly, to relax and not
stress. You can also download your own weekly study planner.
Examination advice
This link provides advice and ideas on how to prepare for exams, and has tips for making the most of
what you know.
Make the most of Studyit
This link shows how to find revision materials for English, Mathematics, and Sciences.
General revision sites
This useful link provides revision notes for most subjects.
Specific pages for Subjects
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Science
Earth and Space Science
English
Studyit also provides reminders about NCEA requirements
Find out about NCEA and how it works.
NCEA: Overview
Tertiary and careers
Studyit provides multiple ways to communicate with subject teachers and other students
Sudyit forums are now open for student discussion.
Read posts, use search forums, and access the content on Subjects.
Read what students say about Studyit here.
Studyit is now on Facebook and Twitter.
Finally if all of the above is not enough to amaze you …. Study it also has information relevant to life after school.
For example you can:
Visit the Careersnz website to plan your career. Look at what to consider when making subject choices,
and your options on leaving school
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Find jobs that match your skills, the subjects you enjoy, and your interests, by using the interactive tools.
This site also includes information on study and training, benefits of work experience, applying for jobs,
writing CVs, and preparing for interviews.
StudyLink has all the information you need on loans and allowances to finance your tertiary study. It
has calculators, tools, and information that enable you to make decisions, as well as people you can
contact if you need to know more.
Senior Course Selection 2017
We would like to invite all year 10, 11 and 12 students, parents and caregivers to the upcoming Senior Course
Selection afternoon and to the Year 10 NCEA Course Selection evening to be held on Thursday 13 October.
Format for the Afternoon and Evening
Learning Area Open Home Afternoon 3.30-5.30pm
All students, parents and caregivers are invited to this opportunity
This is a chance to visit classrooms, talk to teachers and to find out more about specific subjects and
courses prior to selecting your 2017 course
Curriculum Leaders and staff will be available in nominated classrooms around the College between
3.30-5.30pm
Students will be able to view resources and examples of student work
NCEA Level One Parent Caregiver Meeting /Presentation 5.30-6.15pm
All Year 10 students and their parents/caregivers are then invited to a presentation in the hall outlining the
requirements of NCEA. During the presentation:
Senior staff will outline the NZQA requirements for NCEA, progression of courses through the senior
school and provide information on selecting a course that meets the needs of your student.
Parents and students will then have the opportunity to meet with senior staff to further discuss subjects
and courses after which Curriculum Leaders will be available in the Gymnasium to sign off student’s
proposed courses.
Completing the Selection Process
Once students have:
received feedback from Senior Conferencing (10 October)
talked to Ms Quertier regarding careers information and advice
read through all of the course selection information and online Course Handbooks (available 19
September)
attended the Learning Area Open Homes
attended the Year 10 NCEA Level One Parent Caregiver Meeting /Presentation
Students are then able to log on to the Roncalli College web portal and pre select their 2017 course. The portal
will be open from 5.30pm Thursday 13 October until 9.00am Monday 17 October to complete this process.
Confirming Pre-Selected Courses
Students and their parents/caregivers will receive an individual interview time to confirm their provisional
course. At the interview you will again meet with a senior staff members to confirm the provisional course and
set goals for 2017.
Students in Year 11 in 2017 - course confirmation will be on Friday 25 November 2016.
Students in Year 12 or Year 13 in 2017 - course confirmation will be late January 2017.
Individual interview times for Course Confirmation will be posted in due course.
Please follow this link to a copy of the examination timetable and clash forms on the College website:
http://www.roncalli.school.nz/Academic.html
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CAREERS
Motor Trades Association (MTA) Day - Thursday 1 September
Many of our local automotive businesses supported our South Canterbury
school students by attending an expo at Roncalli College. All the local
secondary schools were invited along with parents to meet with businesses,
MITO and the local polytechnic staff to discuss future options in the
automotive industry.
We would like to give a big thank you to all the businesses and staff that
gave of their time to make this day a success for all of the students.
South Canterbury Toyota
Prestige Commercial Vehicles
Timaru
Mike Gould Suzuki
Austin Auto Electric
Dunedin City Motors
Aorangi Motors
Hilton Haulage
Ara Institute - Timaru
MITO
GATEWAY
Term 4 has been busy with students confirming plans for their next step. We visited Ara Institute for a guided
tour and information session followed up by “student for a day” experiences where students spent a day in a
polytech class of their choice. Students have the opportunity to talk to the tutor about the course and experience
what it is like to be a student at Ara.
Our construction students were involved in the BCITO
Construction Tour last week where they spent a day visiting work
places and construction sites looking at the 14 different trades
involved in the construction industry, talking to employers and
current apprentices about their trades and training.
Students are busy completing workplace units with the majority
ready to finish their placements by the end of term 3 or early in
term 4. We hope you enjoy reading our next set of Gateway
Profiles.
Stone Choomak
I am doing the Gateway Programme this year to gain some experience in New
Zealand workplaces. I have researched careers in engineering, business and
carpentry and have selected the construction industry for work experience. I
have one day every week working with Craig O’Keeffe Building. Craig’s work is
mostly building new houses and doing renovations.
I have spent time building a deck and have been learning about using
equipment.
I am completing BCITO level 3 carpentry unit standards which count towards a
carpentry qualification. Next year I would like to attend Ara Institute studying
towards a construction management qualification.
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Helena O’Brien
When I started Gateway this year I researched careers in Flight Attending and Early Childhood. I went to a one
day course for flight attending and two childcare centres for taster days. I selected working at one of the
Kindergartens and decided to go there for my placement. I am currently working at Craighead Kindergarten
where my job involves reading, painting playing with and working with the children aged 2-5 years. In my
Gateway class I am working on PORSE Early Childhood unit standards. My plans for next year are to return to
school and complete year 13 and gainNCEA L3.
Lauchie Hicks
I hadn’t really heard a lot about Gateway prior to this year so I didn’t really know
what to think apart from the fact that a lot of students that go into Gateway at the
start of the year end up coming out with an apprenticeship in something they enjoy. I
went in with little knowledge of what I wanted to do hoping to find a career choice
that I enjoy.
I researched electrical careers including refrigeration engineering. My work
placement is with Plunket Electrical where I do tasks such as running cable,
installing switches, switchboards, lights etc. I am registered with the Skills
Organisation and have a set of electro-technology unit standards to complete
including on-job practical assessment, evidence sheets and theory work. The unit
standards count towards an apprenticeship in the future. At the end of the
programme I would like to gain an apprenticeship or do the pre-trade course at Ara
Institute
Cormac Betts
I took Gateway as a subject this year because I thought it was a good way to find a job that I wanted. I trialed
taster days at Rickie Shore Building, Zest, Mitre 10, The
Warehouse, DOC and I also spent a day out with an agronomist.
I am very interested in tourism careers and spent a day at the NZ
School of Tourism in Christchurch. To gain customer service
experience and people skills I have chosen to do work experience
in retail; every Wednesday I attend my placement at The
Warehouse. I am experiencing all the different areas of work
within The Warehouse which so far has included customer service
and practical jobs like cleaning and making sure shelves are full. I
have spent time in the technology department; to do this job you
need to know and be able to understand the products on sale.
My learning plan includes Service IQ Retail unit standards on
personal presentation, customer service and safe work practices,
the units are a mixture of theory and practical tasks and will be
assessed by Service IQ. I hope to leave school this year and would like to find a full time retail job.
Fraser Pattie
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started Gateway. My work
placement is with Joyce Building where I go for one day every week. I
felt nervous at the start because I hadn’t done much building before.
This job involves a wide range of tasks, a few examples are: crawling
under houses to hammer in pegs, sawing wood, drilling binders,
hammering nails and climbing onto rooves.
In Gateway class time I am working on a BCATS safety unit standard. I
plan on returning to school next year to complete NCEA Level 3 and
would like to continue with Gateway work experience in the construction
industry.
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SPORTS NEWS
Rugby Sponsors night and prizegiving – Friday 9 September
The Rugby Sponsor evening and Prizegiving is to be held at
the Celtic Clubrooms from 5.00pm (Prizegiving starting at
6.00pm). Complimentary nibbles and refreshments will be
provided.
U16 Rugby Final
Congratulations to the Roncalli U16 rugby team winners
over Timaru Boys High School 45-22 in what was a
fantastic final played at Alpine Energy Stadium on Saturday
20 August.
Senior Boys A Grade Basketball Final - Roncalli Vs TBHS
Congratulations to the Roncalli Senior Premier Boys A Basketball team
winners of the South Canterbury
Senior Boys A Grade competition
played on Friday 19 August against
TBHS.
In front of a large vocal crowd both
teams put up a tough fight, Roncalli
coming away with a close win 65-63.
Congratulations to Jacob Mulholland who was named
South Canterbury Senior Boys MVP at prize-giving following
the final.
South Canterbury Netball Competition
Congratulations to all girls who competed for Roncalli netball this year, and a massive thank you to all the
coaches and managers who gave up their time.
Roncalli College Netball Coaches 2017
Expressions of interest are called for Coaches and Managers of all grades for the 2017 netball season.
Please visit the College website, or contact Samantha Schrader for an application form or more information:
Samantha Schrader
(03) 688 6003 ext. 808
Senior SISS Netball Tournament
The Roncalli Senior A netball team is competing in the annual South Island Secondary School netball
tournament from 27 August-2 September. Good luck to these girls, we will keep you posted with the results.
Student Achievement
Aoraki Badminton Championships
Aoraki Secondary Schools Badminton Champs were held at the Southern Trust Events Centre. The boys played
on Tuesday 2 August. Results: Lost vs Waitaki 2-4; won vs Mt Hutt 5-1; won vs Opihi 4-2; won vs Geraldine 6-0;
won vs Waimate 6-0. Congratulations to junior students Dominic Wilson, Theo Jones, Luka Foy and Rueben Lee
who were placed second in the C Grade Boys Competition.
The girls were played on Wednesday 3 August, senior students Kai Tongjitakasem, Sophie Lowen, Grace
Mulholland and Kelly Bae competed in the senior girls B grade. Results: lost vs Waitaki Black 5-1; won vs Opihi
5-1; won vs Waitaki Rainbow 3-3 (110-108); won vs Mt Hutt 6-0; lost vs Waitaki White 4-2. Well done to the
girls who finished in fourth place.
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UP COMING SPORTS INFORMATION
Winter Tournament Week
Roncalli College have six teams competing during the Secondary Schools Winter Tournament Week.
Senior Premier Girls Basketball: are competing in the South Island ‘A’ Premiership Basketball Tournament in
Dunedin from Wednesday 31 September to Saturday 3 September.
Senior Premier Boys Basketball: are competing in the South Island ‘A’ Premiership Basketball Tournament in
Dunedin from Wednesday 31 September to Saturday 3 September.
Senior A Netball: the netball girls are travelling to Nelson to compete in the South Island Secondary Schools
Senior A Netball Grade. Travelling on Saturday 27 August, playing Monday 29 – Thursday 1 September and
travelling home on Friday 2 September.
Under 15 Rugby: are competing in the Rural Livestock Junior Rugby Tournament in Mosgiel from Monday 29
August to Wednesday 31 August.
1st XI Boys Hockey: the hockey boys are travelling to Buller, West Coast to compete in the Coaches Cup. Sunday
28 August to Friday 2 September.
Hockey Girls: Nine Roncalli girls are combining with Mountainview High School to compete in the Jenny
McDonald Cup being hosted in Oamaru.
Thank you to all the staff, coaches, managers, parents and supporters for all your time and support enabling
our Roncalli students to represent the College and compete in the Winter Tournament Week. You have all
worked hard in preparation for your bi week. We wish you all the best and look forward to following your results.
Safe travels on your journey.
Aoraki Secondary Schools Sports Awards ~ Nominations 2016
On the 28 October 2016 the Aoraki Secondary Schools Sports Awards will be hosted.
Categories:
1. Aoraki Future Champions (acknowledgement for the male and female regarded as the top secondary
school performer in their sport – this can be non-school sports)
2. Outstanding Umpire / Referee
3. Contribution to Sports Award
4. Outstanding Athlete with a Disability
5. All Rounder
6. Outstanding Sports Team
7. Community Contribution to Sport
8. Staff Contribution to Sport
9. Outstanding Sports Coach (student nominee)
Nominations are due to the Sports Office by Friday 2 September. So we do not miss out on acknowledging any
students, if you know of or feel a student is worthy of a nomination please email Miss Zandbergen on
[email protected] Nomination Criteria is available on request via email.
College Sports & Group Photos ~ have been rescheduled to Monday 19
September 2016.
Roncalli College Winter Sports Prize Giving ~ has been rescheduled to
week one, term 4 on Thursday 13 October 2016.
Roncalli College Ski and Snowboard Team
Congratulations to the Roncalli College ski and snowboard team for some
outstanding results at the Aoraki Snow Sports Championships.
Roncalli had 11 students competing at the competition which was held at
Mt Dobson on Sunday 14 August 2016.
Nick Woodall – Third in the senior boys boarder cross individual time trial.
Olivia Odey, Daniella Guiney, Nuala Jones and Jessica Guiney - Second in
the senior girls giant slalom team event.
Sam Anderson, Nick Woodall, Ryan Newlands and Marty Williamson –
Second in the senior boys boarder cross team event.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Catholics Returning Home is the name of a 4 week series of Meetings for Catholics who would like to return to
the practice of their Faith. The meetings are facilitated, in a relaxed manner, by a team of parishioners.
The meetings will be held in St Thomas’ church lounge on the four Mondays of September, 7.00pm.
Enquires: Mary Brosnahan: 686-2384; or 0508 466366; www.catholicshomenow.co.nz.
You will see orange notice boards around the town over the next few weeks.
Sister Cities Students Exchange programme
Recently Roncallli students Julia Bennet and Anne Newmarch returned from the programme with many happy
memories. Information about next years exchange programme is available from the College Office.