Newsletter 21 06 2013

NEWSLETTER - 21ST JUNE 2013
GORE HIGH SCHOOL OPEN NIGHT
WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY
FROM 5.00 PM TO 8.00 PM
Prior to Open Night, the school will be conducting guided school tours each day from
Monday 1st July to Tuesday 9th July from 9:00 am to 10:00 am and again from 10:00 am
to 11:00 am for prospective students and their families to explore the school, meet with
staff and view the different learning areas.
If you are interested in coming along, please telephone the school office on 208 9130 to
arrange an appointment.
On Open Night, the Gore High School Hostel is holding an information session, which starts
at 7:30 pm at the hostel.
“The school has a strong focus on student achievement.
Students are set high expectations for work and behaviour.” – ERO
SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2013
On Wednesday this week, the Gore High School Lightning
Boltz played in the annual Special Olympics Soccer
Tournament at the Gore Multi Sports Centre. There were a
number of teams participating from Invercargill, Northern
Southland and South Otago.
There were 7 in each with each player rotating ensuring
everyone had plenty of court time. Goals were scored
by Maddi Knowles and Larissa McDonald. The team was well
supported by Cameron Mitchell, Haidee McRae, Dana
Turnball, Damian Mouat, T.J. Keenan, Thomas Orr and Samantha Crowe.
The Special Olympics would like to thank Al Vercoe, Sarah-Jayne Green and Sophia Halder
for their help on the day. The Lightning Boltz achieved 4th place after a great day of play.
KI O RAHI TOURNAMENT
Both the Junior and a Senior Gore High
School Ki o Rahi teams travelled to
Invercargill recently to participate in the
Southland Schools Ki o Rahi tournament. The
Junior team had some close games, winning
one and narrowly losing the other two. The
Senior team played well against some very
strong competition, but unfortunately did not
manage a win. Everyone had a lot of fun
competing. It was a great to see so many
schools attending.
SOUTH OTAGO HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS EXCHANGE RESULTS
CODE
TEAM
SCORE
Netball
A
22 - 36
B
24 - 46
C
26 - 26
Gold
11 - 13
Red
23 - 30
Blue
6 - 20
10A
19 - 26
10B
32 - 12
10C
39 - 8
9A
35 - 42
9B
9 - 27
Mixed
22 - 15
Boys
5-1
Girls
16 - 0
1st XV
17 - 12
U15
23 - 23
U14
34 - 24
Boys
7-3
Girls
0-7
Hockey
Rugby
Soccer
Theatre Sport
40 - 42
Squash
5-3
Basketball
43 - 58
Netball
This was 9A Netball teams‟ first time playing in an interschool
competition. The game started evenly, but some crucial intercepts saw
South Otago High School leading the game at half time. Gore High
School made a comeback in the third quarter, scoring evenly with
South Otago. However they were unable to sustain this performance in
the final quarter seeing South Otago High School winning with a score
of 35-42. The team would like to thank South Otago High School for
making the trip south. The 9A Netball team looked very smart in their
new team jackets, which have been sponsored by David Reid Homes,
who the team would also like to thank for their support.
While some of the other games were one sided, our Junior netballers
showed excellent team spirit and fair play. Well done girls. Thanks to all
the umpires - Morgan Craig, April Miller, Miss McIntyre and Mrs Ross.
Hockey
The girls started off a bit slow in the first half coming up against strong
defence from South Otago High School. However they picked up their
momentum in the second half, coming away with a resounding win.
The boys went down by one goal early on, while our goal keeper was
still getting on the field! However, Gore High School came back to
dominate the game and also come away with a good win.
Basketball
The Gore High School team had a good start, „hustling‟ well and
keeping the score close through much of the game. The opposition
consisted mainly of players from their 1st XV rugby team, so the going
was tough when getting rebounds. South Otago pulled ahead in the
last half to take the win.
Soccer
The match started off slow, with Gore High School conceding an early
goal. The boys began to work better as a unit, which quickly showed
results with them levelling the score. South Otago responded by
playing through their strikers, scoring two more quick goals. Just before
the half time, Gore High School again evened up the score.
The second half was totally different, with our team showing good team skills, keeping the momentum going for
four more goals. David, Ben and Jeremy Mwangi as well as Ryan Carter controlled the mid field with some good
passing. Man of the match was Ryan Carter for his hard work and endurance, chasing down everything in the
midfield and generally playing some good football. The team will be playing St. Peters College on Wednesday
26th June at St. Peters. If can come along and watch, your support would be appreciated.
BERTHS AVAILABLE
There are spaces currently available on the Spirit of Adventure Trust voyages.
VOYAGE
651
DATES
14th – 23rd August
BIRTHS OPEN
Male & Female
PORT
Wellington - Wellington
652
24th Aug – 2nd September
Male & Female
Wellington – Wellington
Male & Female
Wellington – Wellington
652ex
nd
2
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– 11 September
More detailed information is available by visiting the Spirit
www.spiritofadventure.org.nz or via Mrs Hutchins in the school office.
of
Adventure
Trust
website
at
GORE HIGH SCHOOL PTA FUNDRAISER
If you have any questions, please contact Maree Turnbull
Students from Years 9 - 13 Drama are involved in a via home phone 203 8363 or cell phone 027 281 1925.
small production called "Around the World and
Back"
WHEN:
Thursday 4th July
WHERE: Gore High School Hall
TIME:
7:00 pm start
COST:
$5.00
Watch two couples experience arts from various
parts of the world (from an Irish jig to the
extravagance of Bollywood!), answer questions
(with the audiences help!) and complete challenges
for competition points.
AROUND THE WORLD AND BACK
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT REVIEW
This year, the Health and Physical Education
Department is reviewing the Junior Health
Programme. Under the Education Act 1989, the
School is required to consult with the community with
regards to the programmes we deliver to our
students. The purpose of this consultation is to:
 Inform the school community about the content of
the health curriculum.
 Ascertain the wishes of the school community
regarding the way in which the health curriculum
should be implemented, given the views, beliefs
and customs of the members of that community.
 Determine in broad terms the health education
needs of the students of the school.
With this in mind, the Health and Physical Education
Department would like you to complete a short
online survey. This survey will ask you to indicate
how you rate the importance of a range of topics
regarding your child‟s health and wellbeing. There is
also the opportunity to make any comments on these
topics.
To participate please visit this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/33NWYK3
If you wish to discuss any aspect of this survey or the
Health Programme, please do not hesitate to contact
Mr Smith, at the school, on 208 9130.
GORE HIGH SCHOOL NETBALL CLUB BALL PARADE
WHEN:
WHERE:
TIME:
COST:
Saturday 22nd June,
Gore Town and Country Club
6:45 pm start (doors open 6:15 pm)
Adults $5.00 / Children $2.00
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Kate Mackay recently passed her Music
Theory exam with Distinction. After 7 years
of study, Kate has now reached the highest
level of achievement studying at the Modern
School of Music. Well done, Kate.