Term 2 has been another successful Term in

July, 2015
Kia Ora Whanau
School Motto: Student success is the only option. School Mission: Achieving Educational Excellence.
Term 2 has been another successful Term in sporting, cultural and academic achievement for our students.
Last night students, Boneventura Litara and Brandon-Lee Taylor were awarded with individual leadership
awards and our Service Academy and Teen Parent Unit were awarded with group leadership awards at the
Hastings District Council Youth Potential Awards Evening. All students present were great ambassadors to the
school and showed outstanding leadership. I am so proud of our Flaxmere College students. Well done!
With school holidays next week we have encouraged our students to keep active and busy doing things that
they enjoy. To spend time with friends and family, to make safe decisions and seek help when they need it.
(PTO for agency contact information).
If we continue to work together to support our students wellbeing, learning and achievement then “student
success is the only option”.
Nga Mihi, Louise Anaru, Principal
FLAXMERE TODAY—HOLLYWOOD TOMORROW?
Our very own Flaxmere College Pasifika Group were filmed recently for the upcoming new music video for Hip Hop Artist, and past student, Tipene Harmer. The song,
called “B.A.D” (Bay all Day) is currently played on local radio stations, including Mai
FM and Flava. Music video locations were determined by an online poll which rated
Oak Avenue, the Napier Sound Shell and Te Mata Peak as top favourites. Tipene
wanted to add local flavour by including our talented Pasifika group students.
YOUTH POTENTIAL AWARDS
Earlier this week, the Flaxmere College Services Academy, the Teen Parent Unit, Brandon-Le Taylor and Boneventura
Litara were all nominated for Youth Potential Awards from the Hastings District Council. The
awards ceremony was held in the council chambers as part of the Youth Council initiative.
The two inspiring guest speakers, commonwealth games gold medallist Tafai Ioasa and Maori
TV presenter Aroha Treacher, spoke of what it takes to achieve your goals. Courage, determination, focus and good decision making have lead them both
on a journey of success. Overcoming adversity and developing
resiliency were key factors in them achieving their potential. After
the speeches the awards were given.
Brandon and Bone both received awards for their individual
achievement accepting a taonga in recognition of this fact. The
Services Academy and Teen Parent Unit were also both successful and were awarded the Roopu certificate in light of their mahi and achievements of rangatahi in a programme. Congratulations to all. Ka rawe!
NATIONHOOD
Maharakui Peni-Karaitiana and
Thomas Morrell with Sir Pita
Sharples at Te Aute College
Earlier this term, Mahara and I travelled to Te Aute College with Mr Hay-MacKenzie to represent the College at a hui held by the Rt Hon, Lt Gen, Jerry Matepare, the Governor General
of New Zealand. The topic was about Nationhood. It was interesting to hear from other
school representatives about their thoughts—much of the discussion centred around the
proposed change to the NZ flag. I told a story about how, after the Christchurch Earthquake,
my extended family in Hawkes Bay provided us a place to live.
What defines us a nation? Unity.
Thomas Morrell, Year 13 Student Leader
GEOLOGY ROCKS! As part of our Geology rocks unit some year 7/8 students boarded the Roger
Revelle Science Research Ship moored at Napier Port last week. A crew of 30 scientist are here
from America studying the slow slips that occur in the Hikurangi
Basin every day. The students were given the opportunity to see
how the ship operates, from the bridge to the laboratories, and even
in the ships hospital and galley. I think they enjoyed the ice cream
and the soda machines the most. Many of the students now want
to join the Navy or become earth scientists from this experience.
Erica Wilson, Teacher
C.A.C.T.U.S.: The second Flaxmere College C.A.C.T.U.S programme began on 4th May and carried on for the next eight weeks. During
that time staff Lloyd put the participants through their paces carrying out activities like 5,7 and 10km runs, interval training such as “Hennie
Mullers” and 400m repetitions, circuit training including the dreaded one tonne and he also introduced a new session called double burn
whereby the participants completed just two exercises (high knee running and mountain climbers) for the whole 30 minutes. During the second half of the programme, he also introduced the participants to the equipment that would be carried throughout the longest day event.
These included the logs, tractor tyres and jerry cans.
The programme concluded on Saturday 27th June with the longest day event. The day started with the students and other participants arriving at school at 5am for breakfast. On arrival it was raining and bleak however stopped just in time for the start at 6am. The participants
commenced the event carrying a log, tractor tyre and three jerry cans and headed out Stock Road to Maraekakaho Road. At the first drinks
stop, Staff Lloyd had to tell the crew to slow down as they flew through the first 5km. They carried on along Ngatarawa Road and onto SH50
still carrying the equipment. At Fernhill, Linda Anderson from Roadsafe HB provided a drinks and food stop which included oranges, bananas and chocolates as well as water. The participants continued east along the cycleway back towards the HB Expressway. This is a long
stretch and the participants started to feel the pain. The group reached Ormond Road at about 10.30am about an hour quicker than anticipated. The group ran in formation for the last 6km up Ormond Road/Oak Avenue and onto Wilson Road and Flaxmere Ave. At the corner of
Flaxmere Ave and Henderson Road, having just completed a 30km run carrying all the equipment, the group formed up at the front of a
Hastings Fire Truck and pulled the Fire Truck along Henderson Road to the village to finish the event off. They finished just before 12pm
which was an outstanding effort from the group.
Later that evening, the participants met at the Hastings RSA for
dinner and awards evening. The overall award winners were:
Merit Award:
Peer Award:
Excellence Award:
Matiu TAYLOR
Matiu TAYLOR
Rose KENRICK
NZQA FEES for NCEA 2015
All year 11-14 students have been given an individual Student Number from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority who keep a record of
each students NCEA credits.
The 2015 Fees for NZQA are now due and need to be paid by September 11th. Each caregiver will have a SMS text message and / or a
fees statement posted to their home address.
The fee is $76.70 for each student Year 11-14 who are getting credits for NCEA or, if the student has Financial Assistance approved by the
School the fee will be $20.
Many of our families are on a benefit or have a Community Services card and these are used to apply for Financial Assistance. The blue
Application forms for Financial Assistance 2015 have been given to students already. If you require a new form ask at the School office or
see your teacher or Mr Crellin, now. Applications for assistance have been open all year and close on same date as the fees. No application
means students each pay the full fee.
IMPORTANT: If fees are not paid by the due date NZQA also charge each late paying student an additional fee of $50.
Mike King is coming to Flaxmere with his Mental Health Awareness Campaign.
Tuesday 21st July @ 6.00pm in the College Hall. All welcome.
KEEP SAFE OVER THE HOLIDAY BREAK. Keep your friends
and whanau close by and safe over the holiday period.
Taiwhenua o Heretaunga
Family Works
Wairua Tangata
Awhina Whanau Services
Birthright Hawkes Bay
Purena Koa Rehua Youth Services
Directions
Emergency Mental Health
0800 Youth Line
Emergency Services
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