roncall centre - Roncalli College
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roncall centre - Roncalli College
RONCALLI COLLEGE NEWSLETTER ‘ TO SEEK TRUTH AND PEACE ’ KIMIHIA TE PONO ME TE RANGIMARIE 27 July 2012 Issue 7, Term 2 Dear Parents and Caregivers In this newsletter I would like to take the opportunity to update you on some very exciting development projects that I believe will enhance future teaching and learning opportunities at the College. I also invite your feedback and ask for your support. Many of you will be aware that in 2011, in response to our growing roll and shortage of classroom space, the Roncalli Development Trust funded the refurbishment/development of the Chanel Block at the west end of the College. This now provides us with an additional, large, state of the art classroom, an outdoor education storage/teaching facility and a double carport for our school vans and trailers. This extra teaching space has eased pressure on our facilities and has allowed us not to have to use the school library as a timetabled teaching space. The funding from the Roncalli Development Trust comes from the Parent Partnership Donation that you pay to the College each year and I thank all of you who support the College by paying that donation. This term the College will finally get a major upgrade to our computer network (SNUP – School Network Upgrade Project). This is a government initiative aimed at improving technology in schools. We will receive new fibre optic cabling, ethernet switching and power/computer outlets. The cost of this project will exceed $200,000 of which 2/3 will be covered by the government and 1/3 by our proprietor. This will significantly improve the speed/reliability/functionality of our network, allow students and teachers greater access to technology and enable us to connect to UFB by 2013. Roncalli has just purchased a brand new school van. It is a Toyota Hiace 3.0 Diesel 12 seater minibus. I would like to acknowledge and thank the Lions Foundation and Roncalli PTA for their very generous contributions. All bookings for school vans are now done on-line (SOBBS) or through the College office. Finally, I would like to announce our latest exciting project which is the proposed conversion of our existing library into a multi-purpose information/learning centre. This project will follow on from our SNUP upgrade and offer our students increased e-learning facilities in addition to our existing library facilities. I have had some plans and concept drawings prepared and have the support of the PTA for some funding. In fact, the proceeds from this year’s School Fair will go towards this project. To this end, I do hope you support the Roncalli Fair as it is a major source of fundraising for our PTA. RONCALL CENTRE Until next time Chris Comeau Principal www.roncalli.school.nz 03 688 6003 PO Box 138, Timaru UPCOMING EVENTS JULY 30 31 Otago University Evening 7.00-8.30pm (ASB Pavilion) St Thomas Sports Exchange (Roncalli hosts) CONGRATULATIONS 1ST XV ON YOUR WIN OVER MARLBOROUGH BOYS ON SATURDAY 28 JULY RONC 23-18 MBHS AUGUST 1 Aoraki Boys Basketball 2 Aoraki Girls Basketball 2 Probus Concert 11-12 T&C 7 Yr 11 Retreat PTA meeting 7pm (School Library) 8 Yr 11 Retreat 8 Uniform shop open 3.30-4.30pm 9 University Canterbury Information Evening 6.00-7.30pm (Function Centre) 9 Yr 10 interhouse football at lunchtime 10 Yr 10 interhouse football at lunchtime 13-17 Yr 12/13 Outdoor Education & Yr 13 Physical Education Snow Week 13 Aoraki Skiing 14-15 Yr 11 Outdoor Education First Aid course 14 ICAS Maths Competition 15 Roncalli Rugby Quiz Night 7pm at The Sail 16 Studylink evening 6.00-7.30pm 17 New Zealand Ballet visit 18 SISS & Aoraki Motorcross Champs 20-24 International Languages Week 20 Senior Student NCEA External entry check 21 Otago Polytechnic course confirmation (lunchtime) 22 University Canterbury Course Confirmation (period 4 and lunchtime) Uniform shop open 3.30-4.30pm 23 Junior Conferencing 1.00-6.00pm 24 Academic Assembly 26-28 Yr 11 Outdoor Education Mountaincraft trip 29 Yr 10-12 course selection evening 31 House Singing 31-1 Graphics/Visual Arts students at Victoria University Open Day SEPTEMBER 2 Fathers Day Youth Mass 5.00pm 3-7 Tournament Week 7 School Mass 16 College Fair www.roncalli.school.nz 03 688 6003 PO Box 138, Timaru RONCALL CENTRE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT INTERNATIONAL WRITING SUCCESS Year 9 student Molly Piddington was recently selected as one of ten successful entries for the Skulduggery Pleasant 'Ten Times the Awesome competition. Her chapter along with those from Australia, the UK and USA was personally selected by the author as being of particular 'awesomeness'. Skulduggery Pleasant is a series of novels written by Derek Landy that merge the genres of horror, comedy, mystery, romance and fantasy. The success of the series has resulted in Landy being awarded the coveted Red House Children's and Hampshire Book Awards. A smashing success world wide, readers love the mix of horror and fantasy, an offbeat tale of a 12-year-old Irish girl who teams up with the skeleton of a dead magician to fight the powers of evil. If you are interested you can find out more at www.skulduggerypleasant.co.uk/. Molly will have the opportunity meet Derek Landy when he comes to Christchurch next month. Her delicious humour in emulating the style of Landy is evident in her winning entry below. www.roncalli.school.nz 03 688 6003 PO Box 138, Timaru Valkyrie groaned, and sat up. “I told you it was a trap.” She said. “No, you said it looked like a trap.” Skulduggery corrected. “That’s completely different.” He helped her up as a door opened behind them and Sadistica Tortura walked through, an unsettling smile on her lips. Her long, blonde hair was in a tight bun, and her blue eyes sparkled maliciously. A sword hung on her hip, but it looked out of place, clashing with her elegant, expensive clothes. “How nice of you to join us.” Sadistica chuckled, smirking. “I really didn’t expect-“ “How long will we be here?” Valkyrie interrupted. Sadistica smirk faded slightly, to be replaced by a slight frown. “Pardon?” She said, slightly confused. “I just wanted to know how long I’ll be here. I’m supposed to be babysitting Alice.” Valkyrie explained, looking serious. “And Ghastly said he’d finish my suit today.” Skulduggery interjected. Sadistica gritted her teeth. “You shouldn’t worry about that. You should worry about the prospect of imminent death.” She growled. “I don’t like your outfit.” Valkyrie ignored Sadistica’s comment. “I’m already dead.” Skulduggery said happily. “So I’m going to keep worrying, alright?” “Shut up!” Sadistica hissed furiously. “Why?” Valkyrie snickered. “Are we getting on your nerves?” “No, I just want to threaten you with unbelievably painful torture.” Sadistica managed a sneer. “Sounds fun. Can I go first?” Skulduggery said eagerly. “Why aren’t you two scared!?” Yelled Sadistica, glaring at the two angrily. “I’m about to kill you both, and you don’t seem to care!” “Well, your face scares me.” Smirked Valkyrie. “Ignorant brat!” Sadistica roared, slashing at Valkyrie and narrowly missing her cheek with the tip of the sword. Valkyrie flinched away, and then looked annoyed. “I know.” Skulduggery said sadly. “She couldn’t tell the difference between my borrowed skull and my real one.” “I couldn’t care less!” Sadistica snarled, pointing her sword at Skulduggery. “Be careful of my hat.” Skulduggery pointed to it. “It was very expensive.” “Skulduggery, Ghastly makes all your clothes, including your hat, for free.” Valkyrie rolled her eyes, smirking. “Well, if I did pay for it, it would be very expensive.” Skulduggery nodded. Sadistica stomped a foot on the floor. “I’m here too!” “You’re more immature than Valkyrie.” Skulduggery sniggered. “I’m not immature!” Valkyrie protested. “Neither am I!” Hissed Sadistica, jabbing Skulduggery in the arm, which earned a yell of pain from him. “I prove my point.” He muttered. “Oh, I’ve had enough of this!” Sadistica yelled, lunging at Skulduggery, who proceeded to punch her square in the face. “It was getting rather boring.” Skulduggery chuckled as Sadistica slumped to the floor. “That was extraordinarily easy.” Valkyrie commented drily, poking Sadistica. “I am a genius.” Skulduggery shrugged, walking to the door. “You say it like it’s obvious.” Valkyrie laughed, following him. “It is.” Skulduggery nodded as he left the cell. “I made it so obvious so you wouldn’t forget.” “Of course you did.” Valkyrie laughed, shutting and locking the door behind them. “Of course.” www.roncalli.school.nz 03 688 6003 PO Box 138, Timaru IMPORTANT INFORMATION UNIFORM SURVEY The Student Council have proposed some initiatives regarding the Senior College uniform at Roncalli College. In order to evaluate these initiatives we would like to have some consultation and feedback from our community. Please go to the following link and complete this short survey. The link is also available from our website www.ronalli.school.nz Many thanks for your time. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XJ7HD27 2nd HAND UNIFORMS Our Uniform Shop is open every second Wednesday from 3.30-4.30pm. The next open date is Wednesday 8 August. Second hand items that are handed in to the school office for sale need to be in good condition. Please label any second hand items clearly with your name and contact details and the amount you want for the item (or we will price accordingly). Kilts, summer skirts and blazers should all be drycleaned. COLLEGE MAGAZINE The costing of our College Magazine has been finalised and has been included on your term account. We have allocated one per family. If you would like additional family copies, please pay at the office. NCEA FEES The accounts for candidates entering standards on the National Qualifications Framework were posted last term. Application forms for financial assistance are available at the College office or on the NZQA website http.www.nzqa.govt.nz/ ncea/acrp/secondaryforms.html. You may qualify for financial assistance if you receive a benefit or hold a Community Services Card. Please return the completed form to the College office by Thursday 30 August to qualify. DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S HILLARY AWARD This is an excellent programme which gives young people (14 to 25 yrs) the opportunity to develop skills and attributes which will accompany them through life. There are four key areas of activity – skills, service, sport and adventurous journey. There are three levels of award – Bronze, Silver and Gold. These awards are well recognised internationally. Usually students start at the bronze level in Year 10 or when they turn 14, with each level being worked on through the course of a year. However, there are several different configurations, including direct entry to silver/gold for senior students, which essentially means that it is never too late to begin. Roncalli College supports students engaged in this award. For example, the year 10 outdoor education camp at Boyle river meets the Adventurous Journey component for Bronze level. For more information about the Hillary Award, visit the website: www.dofehillary.org.nz We also have some pamphlets available at the school office. Mr Guy Sutherland has been coordinating this programme for some time, and has a register of currently enrolled students. As a parent of two young people currently involved in the award I have offered to assist Guy with the maintenance of the programme. I would like to hear from each student so that I can update your details, which level you are working on and what service you are undertaking, how you are configuring your award and whether you need any further assistance, for example finding a service to volunteer for. My name is Jillian Woodall and you can get in touch with me by email: [email protected] or phone 688 8617 or text 027 306 7799. ROWING QUIZ NIGHT We are having a Quiz night at The Sail on Wednesday 1 August to support fundraising for uniforms for the Roncalli rowing team this year. Please let me know if you can gather a team of four or if you are interested in a fun time. Lots of spot prizes. Cost is $10 dollars per person. Contact Gerard Cody 027 220 5541 www.roncalli.school.nz 03 688 6003 PO Box 138, Timaru ACADEMIC FOCUS FOR TERM 3 Term 3 is a critical term for academic success. It is an extremely busy term in which a number of important deadlines must be met. The following information provides some insight into the happenings of this term. Students are being encouraged to take ownership of their courses. Over the next two weeks teachers will be talking with senior students to ensure they are enrolled in the appropriate and correct internal and external standards. For year 13 students this also includes entry into NCEA Scholarship examinations. SENIOR STUDENT COURSE SIGN-OFF On 20 August all senior students will be given a copy of their entries for NCEA externally assessed standards to be checked and signed. They will need to return these to the College office by 24 August. On 3 September senior students will be given a copy of their NCEA internally assessed standards for checking and signing. SENIOR EXAMINATIONS Senior Examinations week is 17-21 September. Students will be given an examination timetable on Monday 6 August. It will also be available on the website. PLANNING FOR 2013 On 20 August year 10-12 students will be given a copy of the Senior Course book. We have a Course Selection evening planned for 29 August whereby information will be given to parents (and students): year 10 - 4.00pm, year 11 – 5.30pm and year 12 – 5.30pm. Following on from these presentations, students are requested to sign off their course with Curriculum Leaders. More information regarding this will be available closer to the time. ACADEMIC ASSEMBLY We have an academic assembly planned for period 1 on 24 August. This is to congratulate and celebrate excellence from our students. JUNIOR CONFERENCING Junior Conferencing is to be held on 23 August from 1-6pm in the College Gymnasium. Senior students will be released at lunchtime for exam leave for the afternoon. SENIOR CONFERENCING Senior Conferencing is the first day of Term 4 (15 October), and staff will be available to meet with all parents and senior students over the course of the day. Junior students will have an extended holiday break on this day. CULTURAL House singing practices are well underway. The competition is on 31 August. Coming up ….. Arts Festival during the last week of this term. On the last Thursday of Term 2 Roncalli held a successful Concert ‘n’ Candles evening with performances by music students. Photos are available on our website http://www.roncalli.school.nz/Arts/Concert+and+Candles.html www.roncalli.school.nz 03 688 6003 PO Box 138, Timaru 2012 COLLEGE FAIR – SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2012 College Fair Date— Sunday 16 September 10.30am start. Mark your calendar now!! This is our school’s major fundraiser for the year. Our project for funds raised at this year’s fair is the refurbishment of the College Library into a state-of-the-art learning centre - RONCALL CENTRE CAN YOU HELP US WITH THE FAIR? We are looking for more great fences to put our fair signs on. If you have a big fence that is in a prime spot we could use around Timaru, I would love to hear from you. Please ring Geoff Fuller 684 5962. We are looking for members of our school community who are interested in advertising on our full page Advertising Feature for Fair Day in the Timaru Herald. If you would like to be involved, please contact: Sally McCoid 688 8139. Also please remember donations for the plant stall when you are working in your garden over the next few weeks or so. Bulbs are probably the main thing which will be up at this early stage of the season. Please contact: Pirjo Rutland 614 8333. Look out all your good quality used clothing, books, games, and items for the white elephant and silent auction. For further information or queries please phone: Bridget Duff 686 2652. All raffle books are now out. Please return sold books to the College office as soon as possible. If you would like extra books to sell, please contact the College office or Bernadette Cockburn 686 1164 Donations of goods or vouchers suitable for raffle prizes would be appreciated. Please phone Barb Scott 615 7531 if you are able to help out with this. Donations of meat for the spit roast stall – please contact Jacqui Fraser 684 8727 COMMUNITY NOTICES TIMARU TANGO! Think you can't dance?! Affordable lessons for those wishing to learn this Latin Dance are now available. Tango is social, elegant and great for your body! Couples, singles, partners, absolute beginners all suitable. Contact Cath on 021 2468 242 for lesson times and details. TRANSITION TIMARU Presents a Family Fun Event. Saturday 4th August 2012- 7pm till 10pm. West End Hall- Maltby Avenue- Timaru. Children Free, Adults $15, Couples $25 at the door. Please bring a plate of supper to share - Alcohol Free. Inquiries Kate Elsen 688 6064 RONCALLI ROWING OPEN DAY "Keen to be part of a Roncalli College's Proud & Nationally Successful Rowing Tradition??" When: Sunday 9 September 2012; Time: 1.30pm - 4.00pm Where: Timaru Rowing Clubrooms at the Creek, Rothwell Street, Redruth, Timaru * For all those interested in learning more about the sport of rowing. * Come on down and "have a go in a boat". * The first step to emulating our very successful NZ rowing crews!!!. * Rowing is more than just a sport - great life skills/experience!!. * Obtain fitness/stamina beyond belief * Award winning Head Coach Geoff McCrostie For more info phone Roncalli Rowing Chairman Nigel Davenport cell 021 792770 / home 03 686 3114 or have a chat to one of Roncalli's rowers at school. This Open Day to be followed by an information evening for parents and rowers Wednesday 12 September @7pm in the Seminar Room beside the Roncalli College Gym. www.roncalli.school.nz 03 688 6003 PO Box 138, Timaru CAREERS TERM 3 Thursday 2 August Prep / period 2, Room 27 Thursday 9 August 6 – 7.30pm The Function Centre 2 George Street Friday 10 August Prep, period 2, room 27 Thursday 16 August Prep period 2, Room 27 Thursday 16 August 6pm – 7.30pm Roncalli College Tuesday 21 August Lunch time – 1.20 – 2.05 Wednesday 22 August Period 4 onwards Room 27 Friday 31 August Tuesday 4 September 1.20 – 2pm Room 27 Thursday 13 September Prep period 2, Room 27 Friday 21 September 1pm – 3pm TGHS Careers in the Police Force Bob Katene will visit senior students University of Canterbury Information Evening Prospective students (Years 12 & 13) and their parents are invited to attend. Find out everything you need to know – scholarships, accommodation, course advice & much more Inland Revenue talk to students leaving school Judith Begg speaking about qualifying for students allowance etc Defence Force Careers Senior students interested in Army, Navy, Airforce careers are invited to attend Studylink Parent / Student information evening Find out all you need to know about applying for student allowance, and student loans for tertiary education. (Parents of students moving on to tertiary study should attend this even if your son/daughter is away on the school ski trip) Otago Polytechnic Course Planning Students considering applying for Otago Polytech please meet with Susie Scott for application advice University of Canterbury Course Confirmation UC Liaison personnel will visit Roncalli from period 4 onwards to assist students with planning their course. Further information on this later. Victoria University Open Day Hairdressing careers presentation Fiona Townsend from the Hairdressing Training Org. will speak about careers and training opportunities in the industry. Interested Year 11, 12 & 13 students are invited to attend. Bring your lunch Otago University Course Confirmation Otago Liaison personnel will visit Roncalli from period 2 to assist students with planning their course. Further information on this later. Victoria University Course Confirmation Victoria Liaison personnel will meet with students from all Timaru schools at Timaru Girls High School to assist with course planning TERM 4 Friday 2 November Electoral Roll talk with Year 13 www.roncalli.school.nz 03 688 6003 PO Box 138, Timaru Finding a Career Path with Gateway Tara Wilkins - HiJinx For Hair Ashley Skinner - Averis & Box The Gateway Programme is well underway for 2012. The TEC (Tertiary Education Commission) has allocated funding for 30 students at Roncalli to participate in the programme this year and we almost have our full quota out on regular work placements for 1 day a week. Gateway opens a new pathway from school to the world of work. It is an outstanding opportunity to blend school study with workplace learning and experience. Learning is assessed in the workplace and the credits students gain count towards national qualifications including NCEA; Gateway is equivalent to students starting an apprenticeship while still at school while giving them the opportunity to try out potential careers and to build links to Industry Training Organisations, Modern Apprenticeships and workplaces. We have students in a variety of industry areas including joinery, building, automotive, early childhood, hospitality, plumbing, sport & recreation, hairdressing, occupational therapy, tourism and retail. Each student has an individual learning plan customised to their needs with a relevant ITO (Industry Training Organisation) providing learning programmes which are often assessed in the workplace by an outside assessor (just like an apprenticeship). Students also attend Polytechnic courses related to their learning area eg welding, barista, early childhood course etc… The students in Gateway have all completed First Aid and Workplace Safety courses and they have CVs which are updated throughout the year. Apprenticeship Success Cameron Fitzgerald has completed his Gateway Placement with Claas Harvest Centre – Canterbury. While on his weekly placement Cameron has completed the MITO StartUp Ignition Programme under the guidance of his workplace employer Warren Todd and MITO Training Advisor Richard Wright. Cameron has also completed certificates in welding, first aid and workplace safety. He achieved NCEA Level 2 in the first 2 terms of the year. Cameron has gained an apprenticeship with Claas Harvest Centre and his Gateway unit standards will cross-credit directly over to his qualification. Congratulations Cameron Cameron receiving his MITO Ignition Certificate from Richard Wright MITO (Motor Industry Training Org) Regional Training Advisor Danielle Gridgeman Craighead Kindergarten Gateway Team at Roncalli College: Marian Mehrtens (Workplace Coordinator), Rob King & Nic Wilson (classroom teachers), Adrienne Quertier (Careers Advisor) Contact: 03 688 6003 ext 890 or email [email protected] Regan Breen - Redline Tractors www.roncalli.school.nz 03 688 6003 PO Box 138, Timaru RECENT ACTIVITIES FROM THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SNOW TRIP DURING JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Nine international students spent four days of their recent holidays in Queenstown. The students, who were accompanied by Barb and Gerry Fennessy, spent a day skiing at Coronet Peak. Other activities included bungy jumping in the Nevis for two students, the Skyline gondola & luge, visits to the Kiwi Wildlife Park, the Wanaka puzzle centre and Twizel salmon farm. Gerry commented "they really were a great group of students to take away and consequently, it was a very relaxed and thoroughly enjoyable trip". WAIMATAITAI CULTURAL VISIT When we finished, teachers said thank you for coming here and they loved our presentation. We were really happy. We took lots of photos with students and teachers. We hope we have a chance to visit Waimataitai School again. It was so much fun! (Sua Choi) MID WINTER CHRISTMAS DINNER We had a mid winter Christmas dinner to farewell the internats who were leaving. We bought gifts for each other and Santa Claus gave them out to us. It was really fun! NEW STUDENTS This term we welcome ten new students to Roncalli College: (L-R Laura-Marie Suedbrock, Anson Wong, Erica Park, Vivana Mozzillio de Bartolomeis, Alex Tuerk, Stefan Emele, Daniel Henning, Frederic Buchner – absent Meike Schulz, Alada Phuvijit) www.roncalli.school.nz 03 688 6003 PO Box 138, Timaru SPORTING NETBALL Roncalli was well represented with 12 netball players in South Canterbury representative netball teams this season, CONGRATULATIONS to the following students:Back L to R - Korlina Volkov (Yr 9), Kate Shaw (U17), Emma Goddard (U15), Abby McIlroy (Yr 9), Sonnie Katene (Yr 9), Ruby Harper (Yr 9), Laura Dorgan (U17), Jaymee Cannell (Yr 9); Front L to R - Libby Davenport (U15), Kelly Waud (U15), Abby O'Brien (Yr 9), Macie Austin (U15); SQUASH * Secondary School Students 8 week Competition Commences:- Monday 30 July 2012 Time:- 4pm - 6pm Cost:- $20.00 per player Where:- Timaru Squash Rackets Club, Brunswick Street. Further information is available from the Roncalli sports office, otherwise just turn up at the Timaru Squash Club 4pm on Monday night. Roncalli College Rowing Quiz Night The Sail * Business House Competition Commences:- Friday 3 August - 7 September 2012 Time:- Fridays 6pm - 7.30pm Cost:- $90.00 per team (Social Grade Only - Your team MUST have at least one non squash player in it) Where:- Timaru Squash Rackets Club, Brunswick Street. Give squash a go!! - Make up a team with neighbours, friends, work mates, colleagues, staff - Entries close Friday 27 July For further information on either of the above squash competitions contact Linda Kenny 0274 248 504 or email [email protected] RONCALLI RUGBY FUNDRAISER Wednesday 15 August at 7pm at The Sail. This is our last fundraiser for the season and all players are to supply an item for the grocery raffle on the night - to be collected by Saturday 11th August 'SYDNEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL' from Australia (New Zealand Rugby Tour 2012) The game was played at Roncalli on Sunday 1 July. A combined U14.5 and Under 16 team played the match. $40 team of four Raffles www.roncalli.school.nz 03 688 6003 PO Box 138, Timaru SOUTH ISLAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS JUNIOR NETBALL DEVELOPMENT TOURNAMENT Roncalli College Year 9A and 10A netball teams travelled to Christchurch during the first week of the school holidays to compete at the SISS Junior Netball Development Tournament. The tournament was held over three days at Hagley Park and played in very cold and wet conditions. The players represented the school with pride and produced great results, both teams won 6 out of 8 games. The 10A team qualified for the Division One top 8 playoffs and finished a well-deserved 3rd place beating last year’s winners Waimea College by four goals. This was an outstanding result and exceeded the team’s goal of finishing higher than 8th place at last year’s tournament. The year 10 final was won by Cashmere over Southland Girls HS 33-30. Congratulations to Laura Dorgan who was named as one of ten identified year 10 players at the end of the tournament. WELL DONE LAURA! Year 10 results:Ronc 35 – Southland Girls 46; Ronc 50 – St Andrews 14; Ronc 53 – Taieri 16; Ronc 32 – Marlborough Girls 30; Ronc 43 – Lincoln 30; Division 1 - quarter finals – Ronc 34 – Christchurch Girls HS 32; semi-final – Ronc 35 – Cashmere 38; Div 1 3rd & 4th playoff Ronc 42 – Waimea 38; The 9A team were very unlucky not to make the Division One playoffs after producing good results throughout the first stage of the tournament. Roncalli finished on even points with Christchurch Girls HS therefore goal differential came into the equation and a .42 goal ratio in favour of CGHS had them move into the top 8. CGHS went onto win the year 9 final beating Southland Girls HS 35-20. Roncalli made it through to the Division 2 final (9th & 10th place) where it was a Catholic School encounter with Marian. Roncalli fought hard but it was Marian who took the win by 2 goals. Year 9 results:Ronc 52 – Villa Maria B 17; Ronc 28 – Christchurch Girls HS 39; Ronc 39 – Nayland 12; Ronc 33 – Southland Girls HS 31; Ronc 19 – St Hildas 15; Division 2 – quarter finals – Ronc 41 – Cashmere A 12; semi-final – Ronc 34 – Columba 26; Final – Ronc 18 – Marian 20; A HUGE thank you must go to Steph Waud, Karen Dorgan, Ginny Davenport, Amanda O’Brien, Caroline McKay and Richelle Cannell who stayed with the teams and assisted as coaches / managers/ parent help – YOU ALL DID AN AMAZING JOB! Also a special mention to Vashti Hammond and Fiona Austin who helped in the kitchen during the busy times! Thank you to netball coordinator Jose Zandbergen for her hard work behind the scenes to help make this tournament such a success for everyone. To the parents, grandparents, family members and supporters who travelled to Christchurch to support the girls in what were at times atrocious conditions! Your support was very much appreciated and the girls really did enjoy the noise from the side-line especially in the close games! The teams could not have competed at this South Island tournament without providing umpires –THANK YOU to Year 11 students Brittany Cannell and Kate Shaw who umpired for three days. Brittany impressed the umpires selectors and was rewarded a Division Two final on day three - WELL DONE BRITTANY! Full written daily reports are on the website for viewing and will be published in the upcoming winter sports update. www.roncalli.school.nz 03 688 6003 PO Box 138, Timaru