4th May - William Colenso College

Term 2: 4th - 15th May 2015
ASPIRE, ACT, ACHIEVE - WAWATATIA, MAHIA, EKEA
A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL-DANIEL MURFITT
Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa - Greetings to you all.
Kia ora koutou
Manaakitanga / Demonstrating Respect – ANZAC Day
Last weekend we all commemorated and remembered our men and
women who have been involved in, and those who have died
in wars serving NZ. In particular we remembered those
involved in the Gallipoli campaign 100 years ago. Many of you were
involved in these services, whether it was in the Army
Cadets, representing the school, or as members of the public.
Thank you for your involvement and in particular thank you to the
students who represented the school, in laying the wreath at the
service in Clive Square.
From Right: Savanna Hiha, Tom Levy, Kyia Butcher, Kahira
Carroll, Matthias Wagner, Ramona Collins,
Bobbette Beauchamp (out of picture).
We are also saddened by the death of Whalib Chilab’s father in Iraq. He died whilst fighting against ISIS for the
Iraqi Army. Whalid was a Year 13 in our school last year and was over in Iraq at the time of this tragedy. Our
thoughts go out to Whalid and his family.
Hirangatanga / Excellence in effort - Kapa Haka
Last week our kapa haka group competed in the Kapa Haka Regionals. They were outstanding and received high
praise from the audience and judges. The effort they had to put in to reach such a high level performance was also
outstanding, and a credit to them, our whanau and staff.
Hirangatanga / Excellence in effort - Drama
Congratulations to Carwen Jones for her performance in the theatre production called ‘Over the Top’,
commemorating 100 years since Gallipoli. The production was about the lives of six young people who enlisted,
and the impact on the families they left behind. Carwen has been involved in a large number of productions both in
school and the wider community, and is certainly taking advantage of opportunities available to her. Well done!
Tina-Rose Dixon
Carwen Jones
KAPA HAKA REGIONALS
STUDENT SUCCESS
Congratulations Tina-Rose Dixon for being selected for the HB U15 netball team. Good luck to the following
students who will be trialling for the Regional Futsal team:
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James Mason - Boys U19
Madison Wallis - Girls U15
Phoebe Mason - Girls U19 and National Futsal team.
and
Shaye Ngamotu who is trialling for the Year 7 Napier Netball Representative Team.
BASKETBALL COACHING
In-School-Coaching programme is provided by Basketball HB to
assist future team practices for coaches (teachers, students and/or
parents). The programme’s Development Coach Clifton Bush and
two members of the HB Hawkes team will run the 5 week
programme in our school gym Wednesday lunch time 1.15pm –
1.55pm. Please feel free to come and watch or participate, we are
always looking for parent coaches or managers.
“THE GOAL” is to provide PLAYERS & COACHES with a great
learning experience which will result in a higher level of
enjoyment and satisfaction in our competitions.
The Programme Provides:
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Game Like Drills
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Fundamentals Skills (Passing, Ball Handling, Shooting)
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Coaches Participation
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Learning the Game of Basketball For Coaches /Players
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Basic Body Movements (Running, Jumping, etc)
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Fun based activities and games
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3x3 Games
WCC PARENTS ASSN BOOKSALE
William Colenso College Book Sale-Volunteers Needed!
This is the Parents’ Association’s big fundraiser for the year and it’s our 25th Book Sale!
If you are able to assist with book sorting, delivering flyers, providing baking for the sale day, volunteering or
assisting over the Book Sale weekend (June 6 & 7th) please let us know! Email [email protected]
Phone: Vicki Clarke 8310180 Ext: 868.
Let me know which days or tasks best suit you and we look forward to working together for such a great
cause - Our Kids! Your help is very appreciated.
CAREERS EXPO
Pettigrew Green Arena will be holding a Careers Expo, 19th & 20th May.
Selected students will have the opportunity to attend, Wednesday 20th May
9.15am-11am. The Arena also has the option of an afternoon session
Tuesday 19th May 4.30pm-7.30pm to enable parents/caregivers to attend.
SPORTS SHOES
The sports department are after any old boots or basketball shoes that you may no longer use.
These can be dropped into the front office at school. Many thanks.
A message from our sports department/coaches: Please arrange for an adult to come and
collect your child after sports games, it is unsafe for students to be unsupervised walking home.
PRACTICE EXAMS YEARS 10-13
Practice examinations will take place for all Year 10-13 students Monday 4th May - Friday 8th May. Students are
expected to be in their normal classes when they are not sitting an exam. There is no study leave. All
examinations are in the hall (except the Music classes which will be held in the Music Room). Please encourage
your son/daughter to have prepared for these examinations.
Period
Monday 4/5
Tuesday 5/5
Wednesday 6/5
Thursday 7/5
Friday 8/5
L2 English
Snr English (BJ)
Year 10 Music
L2/L3 Chemistry
L2 UE English
Year 10 Maths
2
9.40am10.40am
L2 History
L1 Maths(Line 1)
L1 English
Year 10 Maori
L1 Maths (Line 5)
L1 Maths(EV)
Snr English (MC)
3
11.15am12.15pm
Year 10 Science
Year 10 Social
Studies
Year 10 English
Year 10 Dance
Snr Dance
L1 Comm English
L1 Science
L1 Music
4
12.15pm1.15pm
L3 History
Senior Maori
L3 Calculus
L2 Maths (both
classes)
L3 Media Studies
L2/L3 Physics
L2 Biology
L1 Up Grade English
L1 Maths (PC)
L1 History
L3 Statistics
L1 Maori
L1 Up Grade English
Snr Performing Arts Snr English
L3 English
5
2.00pm3.00pm
Year 10 Media Studies
STUDENT DRIVER LICENCE PROGRAMME
This is a free programme for William Colenso College students who obtained their
Learner Drivers licence in 2014 (or before), at the latest January/February 2015. For
those students who are interested please see Mrs Engels with your Learner Licence
(to establish issue date).
A Learner Licence programme will run in the next school holidays, (students must
be 16 years or over to be eligible to do this programme). Please see Mrs
Engels for an application form (must have an original Birth Certificate and a student
ID OR a current NZ Passport).
KARATE CLASSES
Bay Karate Club run classes every Monday and Wednesday in the school gymnasium,
5.30pm-6.30pm. Beginners classes - the first 3 lessons are free.
If you would like to know more about the classes please contact Nicki Walker:
027 408 5822, or information is available on the website: www.baykarateclub.com
PHYSIO SERVICE
Cape Physio offer a service in school for WCC students on a Thursday. Clinics are for treatment of injuries/
accidents covered by ACC. Please book appointments @ The Attendance Office 8310180 Ext 825/826.
NZQA FEES YEARS 11-13
Students in Years 11-13 will be entered in the National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA). NZ
Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has advised that a full Year 11,12 or 13 course will cost $76.70. The College
collects these fees for NZQA.
Benefit Support: If the main caregiver of a Year 11-13 student is receiving a WINZ benefit payment or holds a
Community Services Card their fee can be reduced to $20 per student or $30 per family.
NZQA information and financial application forms have been handed out to students, if your child has not received
one please ask them to see their form teacher. Parents/caregivers who applied for financial support in 2014 will
need to reapply this year.
KEY DATES
Mon 4th - 8th May:
Wed 13th May:
Wed 20th May:
Mon 25th May:
Mon 1st June:
Sat 6th June:
Sun 7th June:
Wed 10th June:
Thurs 11th June:
Thurs 18th June:
Tues 23rd - Fri 26th June:
Mon 29th June:
Fri 3rd July:
Sat 4th July:
Mon 20th July:
Year 10-13 Exams
Parents Association Meeting: 7pm in the staffroom all welcome
Selected students to PGA for Careers Expo: 9.15am-11am
Board of Trustees Meeting: 5.30pm
Queens Birthday: School Closed
Parents Association Annual Booksale School Hall
Parents Association Annual Booksale School Hall
Middle School Portfolio Evening/Meetings: 2pm-7pm
Middle School Portfolio Evening/Meetings: 2pm-7pm
Years 7-9 will be released from school at 1.15pm
School Cross Country from 1.30pm
School Production: Doors open 6.30pm show starts at 7pm
Board of Trustees Meeting: 5.30pm
Term Two Ends, school will finish at 2.30pm
School Ball
Term Three Commences