Newsletter - New Plymouth Girls` High School

Newsletter – 27 October 2016
Private Bag 2049
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ACTING PRINCIPAL’S COMMENT
Inside this Issue
Kia ora koutou katoa
At the end of week one we farewelled Mrs Jenny Ellis as
Principal of New Plymouth Girls' High School. Although
the events were tinged with sadness they were also
wonderful occasions where we were able to honour Mrs
Ellis appropriately. On Friday 14 October we held the
staff farewell. Purple is one of her favourite colours so
the entire staff
wore
purple
clothes
or
accessories. The
colour theme
permeated the staffroom. The Year 13
Leaders did grounds duty so that all staff
were free to attend.
At assembly on the same day, Mrs Ellis was
acknowledged with more speeches along
with performances from the Jubilate Choir
and the combined Girls’ and Boys’ High
School Kapa Haka group. Year 13 students
formed a guard of honour as Mrs Ellis left the
stage and Waimarie students joined the end
of the line. The Kapa Haka boys did an
impromptu haka at the front of the Hall steps
and the Waimarie students let off purple and
gold balloons.
A community farewell was held for Mrs Ellis
on Thursday 20 October. This was a chance
for the Board of Trustees, Secondary
Principals and others associated with the
school to acknowledge Mrs Ellis. The Choir
and Kapa Haka both performed again.
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Student News & Info
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Sports
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PTA News
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Term Dates
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Calendar
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The Annual Awhina End of Year event was held at lunchtime on the same day. A large focus of this celebration was also on farewelling
Mrs Ellis as well as recognising the achievements of the Awhina students throughout the year.
I was privileged to attend the YES (Young Enterprise Scheme) Awards on Thursday 20 October at the Plymouth International. It was
great to see a number of our teams gain places at the event. Thank you to their teacher Mrs Jill Burge and their mentors for preparing
these students so thoroughly.
Early in the term we interviewed students who had applied for the position of Head Boarder and for the Head Girl and Deputy
positions. The calibre of our students has been amazing. I want to recognise the tremendous effort put in by all these applicants and
all those applying for 2017 leadership positions. The 2017 Leaders will be announced on Friday 28 October.
Our Senior Prizegiving is on Tuesday 1 November at 1.00pm. Parents are warmly invited to attend this event. Seating is upstairs in the
school Hall. The Year 13 Graduation Dinner is on that evening at 7.00pm at the Plymouth International for Year 13’s and their parents.
Attendance is by purchased ticket only.
NCEA and NZ Scholarship examinations start on 9 November. The final day for these external examinations is 2 December. Although
these examinations are on our school site they are administered by NZQA, not the school. Year 9 and 10 students will sit their school
examinations on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 of November. Hopefully all students are revising well for all their upcoming
examinations.
Friday 2 December is the Orientation Afternoon for Year 8 students. Many of our current students will be involved as hostesses or
performers for this event. It is a great opportunity to welcome our 2017 Year 9s and for them to get to know the school before next
year.
Peer Support training for 2017 Year 13’s involved in this programme is also on Friday 2 December.
Towards the end of the term the Year 9 and 10 Outdoor Education Programme takes place from Monday 5 to Wednesday 7 December.
You should all have received information on this some time ago.
Junior Prizegiving is on Friday 9 December at 11.00 am. All parents are most welcome to attend this event.
Stella Bond
Acting Principal
A “Thank you” from Mrs Ellis …..
I have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the school community on the occasion of my
retirement. The farewell functions, tributes, gifts, cards and well wishes have been very humbling
and have reminded me of the saying, "it is better to give than to receive". Receive I have done and in
abundance.
Thank you to all who have contributed to what will be a wonderful memory of my final week as Principal.
It has been an absolute privilege leading the school over the past eleven years.
Jenny Ellis
STUDENT NEWS AND INFORMATION
Chile Exchange 2016
This year marked the 15th anniversary since the start of the
combined New Plymouth Girls’ High School and New Plymouth Boys’
High School exchange to Colegio San Nicolás de Myra in Chile. Yet
again, we spent almost a month participating in school activities as
well as going on excursions to places of interest in the Santiago
region. Our students’ behaviour was praised by staff and homestay
families alike and all involved were grateful for the opportunity to
take part in such a long-standing and rewarding exchange. In April
2017 it will be our turn to host a group from San Nicolás de Myra.
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Year 9 and 10 School Examinations – November 2016
The Year 9 and 10 Examinations for English, Mathematics, Science and Social Sciences will be held on Tuesday 8 November and
Wednesday 9 November. These examinations are very important for summative feedback on achievement, and also provide excellent
practise for NCEA examinations in later years.
Tuesday 8 November
Wednesday 9 November
Day 1
Day 2
Year 9 Mathematics
Year 9 Social Sciences
Year 10 Science
Year 10 English
Day 1 Spell 3 Class
Day 2 Spell 3 Class
Year 9 English
Year 9 Science
Year 10 Social Sciences
Year 10 Mathematics
Group Time
8:40am – 9:00am
AM Examination
Start 9:05am
- 11:05am
Interval
11:05 – 11:30am
Normal Spell 3 Class
11:30am – 12:20pm
Lunchtime
12:20pm – 1:10pm
PM Examination
Start 1:15pm
- 3:15pm
Teachers will instruct their classes on what is covered in the examinations. For all examinations girls will need their own equipment pens, pencil, ruler, compass, calculator (not to be used in Year 9 or 10 Mathematics) in a clear plastic bag to be taken into the
examination room.
There are no alternative times if your daughter is sick or otherwise unable to sit these examinations. If required, other assessments
from during the year will be used for decisions on class placement.
Students sitting NCEA Examinations will have alternative arrangements outlined in a letter home.
Note: 8:40am start for all Year 9 and 10 students on Tuesday 8 November
Y-Lead Conference on Leadership
Driving up to the Rotorua Boys’ High School Hostel on 5 October, there was a bundle of nerves inside the New Plymouth Girls’ High
School van as all of the 14 girls inside wondered what was going to happen for the next few days at the Y-Lead Conference. On 6
October everyone else started to arrive and straight away connections were made through the icebreaker activities. Throughout the
day we sat down and talked about the leadership within, with bursts of dancing and spontaneous shouts of ‘whoopee’ throughout!
We then had to choose our mentors who we would be working with in smaller groups. These groups were each given challenging
secret missions which enabled us to all get out of our comfort zones throughout the conference. That first day was spent making
many new friends, including during the amazing retro dance at night.
Being in a hostel with 40 plus girls it soon became evident that 6.30 am starts were the only way to be sure of getting a shower! We
were privileged enough on the Friday to have a guest speaker, Rowie, from Australia, and we learnt how to be positive, passionate,
powerful people who not only respected others, but ourselves and the environment around us. Another speaker on Saturday
furthered our thinking surrounding how the actions we make no matter how big or small can change the world we live in. Throughout
this conference we were taught how leadership was different to everyone and to become a leader we first needed to understand
ourselves before helping others. Friday night was formal, and unlike the previous night which was a fun dance to get to know
everyone, this was a night of opening up and telling complete strangers about not only our ambitions and inspiration but also our
fears for the future.
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I know I speak on behalf of all of the New Plymouth Girls’ High students who
attended this conference, that this was an experience of a lifetime. We have
come away from this not only making connections and friends with people
all around the North Island, but also with a better understanding of who we
want to be and how we want to change the future. This was an
unforgettable adventure which changed our perception on life and also
solidified the bonds between the 14 students on this trip. From the
organisation of the event to the diverse range of mentors, this whole
conference was truly amazing, and the life-changing people we met made
me realise what a great world we live in. I feel so privileged to have been
part of this experience and thank the school for opening this opportunity up
to us. For those thinking about doing this in the future - GO FOR IT!
By Grace Mohi (12LBI)
New Plymouth Operatic K H Spear Memorial Scholarship
14-17-year-old Solo Section
1st Place
– Jessica Boniface
2nd Place
– Cambel McGregor-Fernee
3rd Place
– Eleanor Grieve
Novice Solo Section
1st Place
– Hannah Boniface
Group Section
2nd Place
– Samantha Nicholas and Cambel McGregor-Fernee
Best Characterisation
Rebecca Hey
10-day Spirit of Adventure Voyages
A 10-day voyage on board Spirit of New Zealand is a life-changing experience – unlocking
your potential, leaving you ready to face your future!
You’ll be one of over a thousand young Kiwis each year who get on board to experience
the trip of a lifetime. You’ll leave with a whole new set of skills, lots of new friends and a
new confidence to take on the challenges in life. The whole voyage is based on learning
by doing. You’ll face all sorts of challenges and take part in lots of activities on the ship,
on the water and on the shore. Leaving you with a level of self-empowerment only found
on the Spirit of New Zealand.
Increased confidence and skills: on Spirit you will improve your communication and
leadership skills and learn the importance of self-awareness and being a part of a team.
As you face the various challenges your confidence will increase as you increasingly move
outside of your comfort zone.
New friends and connections: you will meet 39 other young kiwis from a wide range of
backgrounds and cultures. Over 10 days you will come to depend on each other, learn
tolerance and acceptance and create close and lasting bonds. Once you leave the ship you
are connected to the Spirit community for life! You’ll have the opportunity to return as a
crew member and share your experiences with others.
Criteria
Participants must:
 Be aged between 16-18 years (must not have had 19th birthday)
 Meet the medical criteria of the voyage
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26 remaining voyages for 2016 / 2017 nationwide
Book online at www.spiritofadventure.org.nz
STEP ONE - choose the voyage that suits and 'BOOK NOW'
STEP TWO - fill in your details (you can save as you go)
STEP THREE – Spirit of New Zealand will process your booking and send a confirmation email with next steps.
New Plymouth Girls’ High School Spirit of Adventure Teacher Co-coordinator - Miss Leah Salisbury
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Clearance Week
Senior Clearance Week is Monday 28 November to Friday 2
December between 8.00am – 2.30pm each day. Senior
students may return their books to either their teacher or
to Student Services.
All senior students must fill out a clearance form and hand
it into Student Services whether or not they have books to
return. Spare forms are available outside Student Services.
Year 13 Visual Art Display
Come along and view this year’s portfolios in the NPGHS library on Tuesday 1st November from 11.00 am till 4.00 pm.
Year 10 Visual Arts Display Evening
All welcome
Year 10 Visual Arts Display Evening
Wednesday 23 November
3.30 – 6.00pm
The Visual Art department would
appreciate any empty glass jars,
newspapers, National Geographic
magazines and cotton sheets.
Year 13 Study @ NPGHS
Nibbles provided
Term 4 NPGHS Careers Department Information and Coming Events
Term 4 is an important term for students to complete their studies and to put in place any final requirements for a successful 2017.
For those returning, correct career development subject choices for 2017 should now be in place. For those leaving all final
administrative tasks must be completed for study and/or work in 2017. Students planning to go to tertiary study after they leave
school should apply for their Student Allowance or Loan by 16 December.
StudyLink expects around 180,000 students to apply for their Student Allowance or Loan for the
2017 academic year. Applying by 16 December means StudyLink can get everything sorted so that
the student receives their funding from the start of their course. Students don’t need to have their
NCEA results or have locked down all their plans in order to apply.
Their application can be updated as things are confirmed. It’s more important to allow enough time
for all the steps in the application process to be completed.
Students can find out more about applying for a Student Allowance or Loan on the StudyLink
website.
Pop a reminder in your calendar, or even better – go straight to studylink.govt.nz to apply now.
Should you have any questions regarding the above please contact the NPGHS Careers Department. We look forward to assisting you
in whatever way we can.
John Lander, HOD Careers
Scotlands Hostel 2017
Scotlands Hostel is accepting applications from all year groups for 2017. Boarding at Scotlands Hostel provides a caring and supportive
environment where students are encouraged to do well academically and participate fully in the sporting, cultural and social life of
the school. Please contact the Hostel Office (06) 757 3840 for further information. Application forms and further details are available
online http://www.npghs.school.nz/Scotlands_Hostel.php.
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Unwanted Uniform Items
Attention Year 12 or 13 students leaving school: Please consider donating your uniform if it is no longer required. Likewise, Year
11 students changing to the senior navy skirt next year, your junior tartan skirts can be utilised. Red jerseys are no longer a
uniform item.
There is a need for all uniform items, including sandals and shoes, raincoats and jackets, e.g. plain black or navy, white and navy
school jacket and PE shorts. Shirts are also in demand. All donations are gratefully received for students who have difficulty
purchasing uniforms.
Unwanted Books and Equipment
Revision books, write on workbooks for any subject, homework books, course notes etc, are invaluable for girls who cannot afford
to buy them. Even if they are partly filled in, they are better than nothing! Exercise books that are not used up are also needed,
along with scientific calculators, art equipment and design and visual communications gear. Clearfiles, rulers and manila folders
are also in demand. All donations are very much appreciated.
Unwanted School Sandals
We have one pair left of school sandals and with Summer coming, we will need lots more. Black, flat, plain, below the ankle and
with a back-strap please. Any style will do, but most girls prefer to wear Roman sandals or Havianas.
Please hand all donated items in to the school office. Mrs Barbara Bennett oversees the distribution of donated items.
Traffic Congestion Outside the School
Traffic congestion around school entrance points has become an issue. To keep our students safe, drivers need to comply with the
following:
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Do not drive into school to drop students off immediately before school or pick them up immediately after school (unless
approval has been given due to disability, issues etc.),
Drop offs / pickups should be somewhere other than directly outside school,
Obey all parking and traffic rules – please note there is no stopping on Northgate and Police enforce this,
Park legally when dropping off / picking up and do not allow your daughter to get out of your car whilst still in traffic,
Ensure your daughter crosses roads only on pedestrian crossings,
Follow the instructions of the duty staff on the crossing.
SPORTS
A BIG Thank You
New Plymouth Girls’ High School could not offer our students the range of sporting activities that we do without the involvement and
dedication of parents who take on the roles of coaches, administrators, drivers and supervisors. One family that has contributed
countless hours over the past 15 years has been the Simkin family. Joelene and Nyall Simkin have offered their expertise,
encouragement and vehicles to transport and train the skiing, sailing and Hillary Challenge teams. Their contribution over many years
has been greatly appreciated.
Sports Uniforms
All sports uniforms issued during the year for all codes and one-off TSSSA events were due back into school on Photo Day. The final
cut off for uniform return was the last day of Term 3. There were some exemptions for codes that played in the holidays, but all other
uniforms should have been returned to school in Week 1 of Term 4 at the latest.
If you do have any items around home, or gear to return then PLEASE get them into the Sports Department Office urgently. Any
items that were recorded and issued in a student’s name and remain outstanding, risk losing their uniform bond and being invoiced
for the replacement cost. It’s really important that uniforms are returned so we are able to have full kits to issue out to teams next
year.
North Island Skiing Competition
There were a small number of skiers who competed in the North Island Skiing competition from 11-14 September 2016. The
competition has a timed slalom race and a dual slalom race based on the results of the first day. Our best time in the Day 1 competition
was Keeva Hintz with a time of 39.63 seconds. Due to only having three competitors, the overall school result was not high but we
were 4th out of the Taranaki schools who competed.
Thank you to Jackie Keenan and Natasha Hintz who took on the duties of Manager and Course Assistant, parent help and transporter
during this event.
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TSSSA Road Relay
Our New Plymouth Girls’ High School TSSSA Road Relay team won the Intermediate Girls’ race. The team was: Dana Phelan, Emma
Carver, Jody Rawlinson and Eve Barry.
Rugby 7’s
Our Rugby 7’s won the Hurricanes 7’s Tournament: Team members are: Mereana Anderson, Casio Austin, Mikayla Callaghan,
Maddison Carrick, Atalya Fakavamoeanga, Kayla Henry, Kimberley Miller, Chelsea Mumby, Brooke Neilson, Danika NorthcottWeherua, Bronwyn Prestage and Mereoni Ranui.
TSSSA Junior Volleyball
New Plymouth Girls’ High School Junior A won the 2016 TSSSA Junior Volleyball title.
They are now preparing for a series of regional competitions and qualifying for the
North Island Junior Champs in Wellington at the end of the year.
National Surf Life Pool Championships
Congratulations to Claudia Kelly who received a Gold, two Silvers and a Bronze in individual events and a
further Bronze in a relay event at the recent National Surf Life Saving Pool Championships. She also has
become the new NZ record holder for the 50m with Fins event at her first attempt at the National Pool
Champs. She also broke another NZ record but held that only briefly as it was re-broken in a subsequent
heat where she was beaten into Silver medal position. Overall a five medal haul at the Championships.
Inline Hockey National Championships
The Inline Hockey National Championships were held in Hamilton over the school
holidays. The Ravens Under 14s team won Gold in overtime. Jess Kingi and Alesha
Williams were part of the winning team as well as coming third in the Senior Women team
which also included Tia Drysdale.
Basketball – Senior A Hawks
Congratulations to the following senior girls that competed in the National Basketball Tournament during the first week of the
holidays in Palmerston North:
Lauren Giddy
Bayley Ransfield
Laura Goldsworthy
Teesha Smith
Joellen How
Louise Stephenson
Briana Latavao
Natyla Vaafusu
Tayla Murray
Millie Waara
Rebecca Nolly
The girls finished second seed in their pool before going through to a Quarter
Final against St Peters, Cambridge. Unfortunately, they didn’t win and then
after two more games finished sixth overall at the Tournament.
Well done on their achievement, and a massive thanks to team management
- Head Coach, Trent Adam; Assistant Coach, Eileen Hall; Jo Goldsworthy,
Manager and Tracy Murray, Staff in Charge.
Tayla Murray, Bayley Ransfield, Rebecca Nolly, Joellen How, Briana Latavao
To parents that supplied the vehicles for transport – Neville & Linda Giddy, Corina & Johnny Faamai and Eileen Hall, along with the
trailer supplied by Tracey Phillips courtesy of BNZ Bank, grateful thanks for your contribution.
It’s been a huge year as we farewell five Year 13 players. We wish them all the best with their future endeavours and hope they
continue with basketball.
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2016 New Zealand Gymsports Championships
Shinae Stockwell competed at the 2016 New Zealand Gymsports Championships in
the holidays in Invercargill. She placed second in New Zealand for 13 to 14 year
olds for her tumbling. Unfortunately, she had to pull out of the artistic round due
to a back injury.
Football Talent Recognised Nationally
Five of New Plymouth Girls’ High Schools most talented footballers will represent Central Football and compete in the ASB National
Women’s Football League which starts this month. The National League showcases women’s football at the highest level in New
Zealand and the girls will come up against many talented footballers, including current New Zealand representatives. Jenna Barry,
Mackenzie Barry, Ella James, Tilly James and Jaimee Paterson have all proved their worth in the National Talent Centres over the last
few years and after four vigorous training camps the girls are ready for this amazing challenge. This is an outstanding achievement by
these girls and you can follow their progress on the New Zealand Football website or the New Zealand Football Facebook page.
Earlier this year, Mackenzie Barry and Tilly James represented New
Zealand and they were involved in the NZ Secondary Schools U15
team who toured Australia. Both girls had very good performances
and were regular starters in the team.
In the recent Central Football prizegiving, Mackenzie Barry was
named Junior Sportswomen of the year and Jaimee Paterson was
named Senior Sportswoman of the year, shared with Emma Crewe
from Sacred Heart College. This is an outstanding achievement by
these two talented girls.
Mackenzie Barry
Ella James
Jaimee Paterson
1st XI Football Team 6th in New Zealand
The 1st XI did incredibly well at the NZ Secondary Schools National
Premier Tournament held in Nelson during tournament week. The
team was the talk of the tournament on the first day after winning their
first game 8-0 against Waikato Diocesan and beating Christchurch
Girls’ High 13-0. Saint Kentigern College (2nd in the Auckland League)
gave the girls a good challenge on the second day of competition and
the game ended up 1-1, meaning our 1st XI were winners of the pool.
St Hilda’s from Dunedin was their next opponent and the
girls played very well against a tough opposition, winning
the game 2-0 and putting the girls in the top 8.
Unfortunately, the quarter final was against Mount Albert
Grammar who have been national champions over the
last 3 years (and they won the tournament again this
year). Mt Albert, having seven U17 New Zealand Players
in their side, was too good and the final scored ended 8-0
to Mt Albert. After the loss in the quarters our girls reJenna Barry
evaluated their goals as they were playing off for 5-8th in
New Zealand. They came up against Palmerston North Girls’ High and the girls had another great
game, with the result 5-2 to New Plymouth Girls’.
Tilly James
Kaitlyn Barnfather
The final game had New Plymouth up against Rangitoto College, which was another top Auckland team which had numerous NZ U17
players. Our 1st XI were dominant for most of the game, showing some great skill, however the week had taken its toll and exhaustion
set in. At the final whistle the score was locked 0-0 and this meant the game went to penalties. Rangitoto were confident, having the
NZ U17’s keeper in goal for them. Our girls lost 4-1 on penalties, placing them 6th in New Zealand which is an outstanding
achievement. MVP of the tournament went to Kaitlyn Barnfather, our 1st XI keeper.
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Outdoor Education - Year 9 and 10 End of Year Activities
Week 9, Term 4: 5-7 December
Year 9 Three-Day Outdoor Education Activities Programme:
Overnight Camp - Vertical Horizon: activities include: zip line, climbing wall, grass karts, archery, kayaks, water slide, swimming, music
and an evening performance.
Mountain Hike - North Egmont: Stratford Mountain House to Dawson Falls (or reverse)
Gilligan’s Island (Raft Making / Raft Sailing): school lower field and Te Henui Stream and Walkway.
Year 10 Three-Day Outdoor Education Activities Programme:
New Plymouth Based Activities: three action packed days of activities within walking distance of school. In groups of up to 25 you
will get to experience Rogaine on the coastal walkway area, introduction to climbing at the YMCA, adventure based learning and team
building challenges at New Plymouth Girls’ High School, mountain bike ride and skills session and orienteering in Pukekura Park.
All activities commence and finish within normal school hours.
Mount Taranaki Pouakai Crossing Trip
Walk from North Egmont to Holly Hut, across the unique Ahukawakawa swamp to Pouakai Hut, visit the Tarns and complete the trip
via the Mangorei track. Two nights’ accommodation in DOC huts.
Rotorua Trip
Two-nights’ accommodation at Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park.
Explore Rotorua and the Redwoods – Wakarewarewa Forest by mountain bike.
Explore Rainbow Mountain walks.
Return to New Plymouth Wednesday afternoon.
Whanganui River Trip
Overnight stay in a ski lodge in Ohakune. Two-day Kayaking trip: A two-day Yeti Tour starts at Ohinepane approximately 20km
downriver from Taumarunui. Here the river winds its way through a mixture of willow lined river flats, farmland and steep bush clad
slopes. The trip ends just as we enter the main gorges of the Whanganui National Park. There is plenty of time to explore some
interesting historical sites close to the river, including the Nukunuku Museum and the Maraekowhai Niu Poles. The exit point for this
trip is Whakahoro.
Year 10 students who have not completed a selection form will be placed in the New Plymouth based option but will still need to
complete medical and consent forms.
Forms and permission slips need to be returned to student services as soon as possible. See Mr Robinson for further details or email:
[email protected]
PTA NEWS
PTA Meetings
Draft Meeting dates for 2017 are:
21 February 2017
8 March 2017
9 May 2017
27 June 2017
15 August 2017
17 October 2017
PTA Contacts:
Roxane White, PTA Chairperson on Mobile: 022 353 1614 or email: [email protected]
Florence Mbou on Mobile: 027 502 8103 or email: [email protected]
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TERM DATES
2016
2017
Term 1
1 February - 15 April
Term 1
30 January - 13 April
Term 2
2 May - 8 July
Term 2
1 May - 7 July
Term 3
25 July - 23 September
Term 3
24 July - 29 September
Term 4
10 October - 12 December
Term 4
16 October - 12 December
CALENDAR
OCTOBER
Thursday
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27
Sunday
NOVEMBER
Tuesday
30
Monday-Friday
Tuesday-Wednesday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
DECEMBER
Friday
7-11
8-9
9
14
16
18
21-25
23
28-2 Dec
30
Monday-Wednesday
Friday
5-7
9
Monday
12
1
2
Newsletter emailed/sent
Hostel High Tea, 5.30 pm
TSSSA Renegade Hockey
Senior Prizegiving, 1pm
Graduation Dinner, 7pm
Year end for Seniors
TSSSA McKean Shield
Junior Examinations (8:40 am start both days)
NCEA and NZ Scholarship Examinations start
BOT Mtg (Te Reo Maori presentation), 5pm
Supporters Function, 5.30 pm
Senior (only) Reports Issued
NZSSSC Junior Tournament Week
Year 10 ART showcase Year 13 Study
Clearance Week
TSSSA Show jumping
NCEA and NZ Scholarship Examinations finish
Year 13 Leaver Profiles sent
Year 9 2017 Hostel CEM Testing and Orientation morning
Year 9 2017 Orientation afternoon
Peer Support and Training
Junior Outdoor Education
Junior Prizegiving, 11am
Junior (only) Reports Issued
End of Term 4
Teacher Only Day