tem forbes (head boy) - Wainuiomata High School

KNOW YOUR HEAD STUDENTS – TEM FORBES (HEAD BOY)
What is your dream career?
I’d love to be a Geographer.
When did you know that you wanted to do this?
When I took Geography in Year 12. The subject really interested me.
What do you need to do to achieve your goal?
To go to University. I want to major in Geography.
Why did you want to be Head Boy?
In Year 9 I saw the head students in assembly and I was inspired.
I wanted to be just like them.
What is your favourite memory so far of Wainuiomata High School?
Friends. Being with my friends.
Tem Forbes
Head Boy 2012
What will you take with you when you leave Wainuiomata High School?
NCEA. Friends and memories.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Surfing, study, training and sleep.
What is the best advice you can give to current and future students at Wainuiomata High School?
Guys, just give EVERYTHING a go. Participate. What do you have to lose?
Wainuiomata High School’s Whanau Support Roopu
Te Rōpū Whānau Tautoko o te Kura Matua o Wainuiomata
“Helping all our students achieve by building and
strengthening home,
school and community relationships”
We invite interested whanau and community members to an
open hui on Tuesday 25 September, in the school staffroom at
7:30pm
Come and hear what we’re about!
SUBJECT CHOICE TWILIGHT GALA
On Tuesday 04 September a Subject Choice Twilight Gala was held for parents and students at any level,
but especially at Years 10, 11 and 12, to discuss their son’s or daughter’s course for next year with the
Deans and Senior staff. The evening was deemed a success with over 90 people attending.
Faculties had HOF’s, teachers and current students available to give parents/caregivers and students
more information about the subjects in their Faculty. The Gala started with a brief presentation about
NCEA and subject choice followed by a walk though Faculty areas.
This was a NEW opportunity for whanau and families to get more involved in their child’s choice of
subjects. It was based on information and research and was an excellent opportunity to explore subject
choice in more depth to ensure the right choices were made.
Thank you to all who came for making this evening such a success. Watch out on the calendar for this
event again next year. If you would like more information around subject choices and NCEA please
contact the High School office on 04-9383224.
Martin Henry, Deputy Principal
BOARD OF TRUSTEES – SURVEY REMINDER
Just a reminder about the survey which was advertised in the last newsletter for parents/caregivers,
students, staff and our community regarding a couple of issues pertaining to the High School – the first
being the compulsory uniform and the second, the High School’s stance on smoking.
Following are the uniform requirements for students including the “lightened-up” stance on facial
piercings and electronic equipment. Your voice is important to us so we would appreciate you taking the
time to complete the online survey. There are only ten questions, most requiring either a yes or no
answer.
To register your thoughts please go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HKFD6RS. Your responses will
help guide the Board of Trustees in their policy-writing in the coming months.
Martin Isberg, Principal (for the Board of Trustees)
WAINUIOMATA HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Uniform is compulsory for all students. Wainuiomata High School insists on a high dress standard.
All students are to wear the uniform with pride, including shirts tucked in for boys, and the tie is to be worn correctly (at the
base of the collar). All uniform must be purchased through the school uniform shop unless stated otherwise. Parents
purchasing uniform elsewhere risk it not being accepted by the school.
BOYS
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WHS black dress shorts or WHS black dress trousers
White long or short sleeved business shirt, (may be purchased from outside retailer)
WHS jersey/vest and tie (compulsory for the winter terms and formal occasions)
WHS black socks with school colour bands (must be worn with shorts)
Plain black shorts with either a black, green or white plain (non-branded) T Shirt or WHS PE shorts and T shirt.
School uniform jacket (Winter – plain black Jacket)
Shoes – Flat soled. Blocked back. Black only. No bows, frills, toggles, or other embellishments. Can be slip-on, lace-up,
velcro-fastening, buckle-strap (buckles can be silver or gold). No colour however discreet makers mark/tag is OK. No
boots, i.e. not above the ankle. No canvas, suede, linen, and patterned leather/vinyl. Plain leather or vinyl only.
Regulation school lace-up shoes must be worn in all Technology classes
Option for summer terms 1 & 4: Brown/Black Roman sandals with shorts and no socks.
Optional:
School blazer
PE only - WHS tracksuit (jacket and pants can be purchased separately)
School cap with crest. No other caps to be worn
School beanie (Winter terms 2 and 3 only). No other beanies to be worn
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GIRLS
WHS pleated black skirt or WHS black dress shorts or WHS black dress trousers. (The skirt MUST NOT be shortened and the
open pleats must remain unaltered)
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WHS white dress blouse
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WHS jersey/vest and tie (compulsory for the winter terms and formal occasions)
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Black tights or long knee-high black socks or black ankle socks
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Plain black shorts with either a black, green or white plain (non-branded) T Shirt or WHS PE shorts and T shirt.
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School uniform jacket (Winter – plain black Jacket)
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Shoes – Flat soled. Blocked back. Black only. No bows, frills, toggles, or other embellishments. Can be slip-on, lace-up,
velcro-fastening, buckle-strap (buckles can be silver or gold). No colour however discreet makers mark/tag is OK. No
boots, i.e. not above the ankle. No canvas, suede, linen, and patterned leather/vinyl. Plain leather or vinyl only.
Regulation school lace-up shoes must be worn in all Technology classes
Option for summer terms 1 & 4: Brown/Black Roman sandals with shorts and no socks.
Optional:
School blazer
PE only - WHS tracksuit (jacket and pants can be purchased separately)
School cap with crest. No other caps to be worn
School beanie (Winter terms 2 and 3 only). No other beanies to be worn
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CELLPHONES, IPODS, MP3 PLAYERS, GAME CONSOLES, PORTABLE DVD PLAYERS
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Parents are reminded that these items are brought to school at the students’ own risk, and that students should keep them
in a safe place throughout the day.
These items may be used at interval and lunch. They can only be used in class where the teacher has given a clear
instruction for them to be used as an educational tool; students seen (or heard) with these devices in class, where
permission has not been granted by the teacher, will have the item impounded until parents are able to collect them from
the main office.
Students who use their cellphones for anti-social reasons (e.g. text bullying, spreading false rumours) face having their
phones impounded for a longer period of time and/or other disciplinary outcomes.
JEWELLERY
Students are permitted to wear one small ring, a single small earring (up to 1cm diameter) or stud in each ear, and a necklace or
taonga. Facial piercings are permitted provided they are pinhead-sized, flush to the skin and discreet. Only clear nail varnish is
permitted.
WAINUIOMATA HIGH SCHOOL
Cigarette Smoking Protocol
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B.
SCHOOL GROUNDS/ON THE WAY TO OR FROM SCHOOL
1st Time (in a year)
Referred to Dean who will:
- inform parents (letter or phone call)
- student does a smokers detention (writing out some literature on the dangers of smoking)
supervised by a SMT member
2nd Time
Referred to Dean who will:
- inform parents (letter or phone call)
- in consultation with their SMT member place the student in Time Out for the day
- refer the student to the Guidance team for a smoking cessation programme
3rd Time (and subsequent incidences)
Referred to Deputy Principal at that level
- Likely to result in a 2 day stand down
- The Restorative Meeting is likely to require the student to go on a smoking cessation
programme and/or receive counseling
TOILETS
Students caught smoking or about to (cigarette in hand/mouth) smoke in the toilets must be
referred immediately to the SMT member on duty. This referral may come from a staff member or
Student Leader or potentially another student.
The student is likely to be stood down for approximately 2 days and to be referred to the Guidance
team for a smoking cessation programme.
ARTS ACHIEVEMENT – SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Congratulations to Waka Rowlands-Maihi, who has
featured in previous newsletters for his work as lead
actor in the short film, Lambs. The New Zealand
International Film Festival recently announced Lambs
as the Best Short Film for 2012. The short film also
picked up the Audience Award.
It has been confirmed that the short film is to be
adapted to a feature-length film, the script for which
is currently being written by the Director and Writer,
Sam Kelly. Waka is hopeful that there is a role for
him in the film, although he thinks he will now be too
old to play the lead role of Jimmy.
Waka took his mum to the premier and got to walk the red carpet at the Embassy in Wellington. They
had both already seen the film at a private screening, which “brought a tear to mum’s eyes”.
Waka was offered a Scholarship at the New Zealand Performing Arts School, which he is considering but
at this stage he plans to complete Year 12 schooling this year and return for Year 13. While Waka has a
passion for History, he would also like to have a trade from WelTec to “fall back on”.
Waka encourages other students to give new opportunities a try and not be scared to give it a go. He has
recently auditioned for TV voice overs and had some primary script readings. Words of advice from Waka
– “For everything you do – give it all you’ve got.”
WINTER SPORTS AT WAINUIOMATA HIGH SCHOOL
Although winter sports are coming to an end there is still plenty happening this term. Thanks to all the
volunteers and supporters - we couldn’t have done it without you.
Junior Netball
All four netball teams did extremely well. All teams placed in the top four going into the semifinals.
Junior 1, 3 and 4 won their semis. Team 2 lost their semifinal but put up a good fight. The finals were
held at Sacred Heart. Shannon Adams, our Head Girl coached Team 3 and has done an awesome job as a
first time coach. Her team were top of the table for most of the season but unfortunately lost the final by
a small margin. The Player of the Season Award for Team 3 was Fayth Hoeta-Paul who is a real talent for
our school netball. Next there was Junior 4 who played a very strong Naenae team. They had been good
all year especially with their Player of the Season Keri Taiapa–Tekawa who played hard all year.
Fayth Hoeta-Paul
Junior 3 Netball Player of the Season
Keri Taiapa Te Kawa
Junior 4 Netball Player of the Season
Atiria Semmens
Junior 1 Netball Player of the Season
Our last chance to win a final was up to our Junior 1 team, coached by Kelena and Mona Hura. The score
was drawn at half time, we were down by two in the last quarter. Then the team switched up a gear to
win the final by four. The Player of the Season could have gone to the whole team but Atiria Semmens
had a great game. Congratulations to all the Junior Netball teams and once again thanks to all the coaches
and managers.
Basketball
Exciting times with all teams in the semis or finals last week. Junior boys beat Taita in the semi to advance
to the finals on Wed 29 August. Coached by Joe Hemi the team went on to win 74-62 against
Paraparaumu College. Congratulations to the players, coach, management and supporters. The Senior
girls play Tawa in the semi and the following students have been selected as representatives.
Charles Hopoi
Hutt Valley Basketball Under 15’s
Matthew Muru
Hutt Valley Basketball Under 19’s
Karia Wastell
Hutt Valley Basketball Under 17’s
Boxing
Congratulations also to Keegan O’Kane Jones, a Year 10 student, who
has been selected to represent New Zealand in the Tahiti-Nui Youth
and Junior Boxing Tournament which is being held in Tahiti from 16-20
September.
Keegan will be competing in the 54kg weight group. We wish him the
best of luck and look forward to hearing of his bouts on his return.
Rugby League
Rugby League season kicks off in two weeks time. An update will be
provided on League in the next newsletter. In the interim, of note are
the following students who have been selected to play in the
Wellington Under 15’s team.
Thomas Umaga-Jensen
Wellington Rugby League
Under 15’s
Peter Umaga-Jensen
Wellington Rugby League
Under 15’s
Taiteremoana Te Ariki
Wellington Rugby League
Under 15’s
Keegan O’Kane-Jones
NZ Boxing Representative
Murphy Albright
Wellington Rugby League
Under 15’s
Rugby
It has been a mixed season for the rugby teams. The Girls’ team have been performing strongly but lost
their semifinals to an even stronger Naenae team who then went on to win the final. The 1st XV struggled
all season losing our top players to Rugby League and the Wainuiomata Rugby Club. They made the
quarter finals losing to Tawa. Thanks to Richard and Heidi.
The Under 65kg had a great start, with Waka Rowlands-Maihi, team
Captain, taking a strong leadership role along with Dave Skipper,
keeping the boys in line. Ms Keys and Mr Tauveli also supported this
team. They played St Pats in the semi losing 5–nil. The Under 55 kg
team had a strong start with many of the boys stepping up from the
club, Zac Seumanu, Cullyn Cowden and Michael Martin (who made the
Wellington Rugby Under 13’s team). Thanks to the coaches Daniel
Hakaraia, Russell Hunter, Rob Sheard and parents. The under 55kg lost
their semifinals against St Pats Silverstream.
The under 15’s had an outstanding season beating two boys’ schools
Rongotai and Scots College. They now go on to compete in the Under15 tournament in Winter Tournament Week. Thanks again to teacher
Phillip Kaiuka and Moana Kuma.
Michael Martin
Wellington Rugby Under 13’s team
Congratulations to Wainuiomata High School students, Bernard Nickel and Jordan Leuluai, who have been
selected by Wellington Rugby Football Union from all Wellington secondary schools to represent the
region. Bernard has been selected to play for the Wellington Under 16 Development Squad and Jordan
has been selected for the Under 16 A Squad Rep team.
Bernard Nickel
Wellington U16 Development Squad
Falelima Siinei
Secondary Schools Hurricanes
Jordan Leuluai
Wellington U16 A Squad Reps
Also of special note is Falelima Siinei, Year 13, who has been selected to play rugby for the Hurricanes
Secondary Schools team, representing Wellington. Congratulations Falelima and we look forward to
following your progress.
Peter Cowan, Sports Coordinator
Football
This year we went back up to 5 teams with the return of the 15 th Grade Boys Team adding to our 3 Girl’s
teams and 1 Senior Boys. A big thank you this year goes to Stop Out football club who gave us a set of
shirts for our alternative strip. This is really appreciated as we play many teams with similar colours to our
shirts and with the red lotto shirts we have been able to look really great.
The 15th Grade Team played well in the grading round and were put up to Division 2. They won some and
had some very close losses. To run this team ex-student Josh Castle came back to school as Coach. His
time put in to this team is greatly appreciated.
Top 3 goal scorers of this team were Luke Carman 14 goals, Matt Hanson 13 goals and Fawaz Mohammed
11 goals. Congratulations also to our goalie Arizona Cameron for his awesome skills
Our 1st Boys team also went up in grading and came 4 th in the division. They represented the school well
with many exciting games. The team was coached by teachers Kath McGuinness and Debbie Bladen. We
would like to thank them both for giving up their Saturdays to be with our team. The picture below is a
fitness session with Debbie Bladen and the above photo is our last game with our two international
students Shin Takebayashi and Sebastian Dolle returned home and Daniel and Tane before they moved to
tertiary study.
The boys left on Sunday 02 September to Whanganui for Winter Tournament Week. We wish them well
and would like to thank some sponsors of our raffles, Unilever, Clives Pharmacy, Wainuiomata Pharmacy
and New World Wainuiomata - without this support it would be very difficult for our families to send their
boys to tournament.
Our top 3 goal scorers were Rhys Glover (Captain) 14 goals, Michael Sheat (Vice Captain) 10 goals, and 3 rd
= Sebastian Dolle, Callum Mackaness, Ben Millar and Sebastian Resman, all with 6 goals. Congratulations
to all players especially our goalie John McDonald. A thank you to Russell Forbes who assisted when staff
could not attend and a special thank you to Mr Sheat who has helped with the Boys’ Football while his
son has been at school.
Team 2 and 3 Girls were both in the social division and our aim was to have fun and develop skills. It was
great to see improvements in our players and we look forward to 2013.
A big thank you to Rhys Glover and Amalia Lipidis for coaching Team 2 and for all the support they have
given with football this year. They came 4th in the division. A special thank you to Mrs Naidu for being an
adult supervisor along with Mrs Reddy.
Goal scorers were Ella Fifield, Cody Adam-Hay and Ania Tahana. Also a big thank you to Heather Smith
and Gemma Krebbs for coaching Team 3 and Mrs Melrose for being the adult supervisor. They came 5 th in
the division. Goal scorers were Amber Bartels-Mcgregor and Hayley Gee.
Girls 1st Team have just completed the season winning again the Hutt Valley Division 2 Competition
playing in the finals for the 3rd year in a row. This year it was against Taita College and we won 4-2 and
then we won against Tawa 2-1 to be the Regional Champions for a second year. Congratulations to our
Captain Cathy Fussell who has guided this team to such success. We say farewell this year to our Year 13
team members Cathy Fussell, Zoe Clark and Renee Green.
Our goalie must be mentioned, Samara Hill for her many saves and we are glad she will be playing next
year. She is attending the Weltec Trades Academy which allows her to play for us. Top 3 goal scorers are
Jesse Fussell 19 goals, Amalia Lipidis 7 goals and Abby Clark 5 goals. Good luck to the girls competing in
the U19 tournament later this year in Christchurch.
Thank you to Clive Grainger for being the van driver for our girl’s teams and to all the parents supporting
us at the game, transporting, ringing around and general support. Also a thank you to the boys who
regularly refereed the girls games for us. And another thanks to Nick Hanson ex-student who also came
and refereed games.
Jocelyn Reddy, TIC Football/Futsal
HEAD STUDENTS 2013
All students are reminded that nominations have been called for the Wainuiomata High School 2013 Head
Students. A timeline for the process is as follows:
Wednesday 29 August
Monday 17 September
Wednesday 26 September
Thursday 27 September
Friday 26 October
Tuesday 06 November
Nominations called from Year 12 students
Nominations close 3:30pm
Candidates speak at Senior and Junior Assemblies
Students (Years 9-12) and staff vote
Interviews
Senior Prizegiving where new Head Students are announced.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION 2012/2013
Over the past two years, Jackson Herman (pictured left) has done a superb job
representing the student body on the Board of Trustees. I know he has found this
position both rewarding and challenging.
The election process has begun for the next Board of Trustees term, which runs
from Term Four 2012 until the end of Term Three 2013. The nominations have
now closed and nominees will speak at Senior and Junior Assemblies this week.
Please note the timeline below:
Friday 21 September – Voting takes place in Form Period only.
Friday 28 September – Student votes counted and results declared.
Monday 15 October – Student Trustee takes office.
Hayley Lawrence, Returning Officer
LEARNING SUPPORT SUCCESSES
Over the last three weeks the ‘C6 Crew’ (Learning Support students and Teacher Aides) have been part of
a Basketball competition (fresh on the heels of our domination at the 10 Pin Bowling comp). We have had
a great three games, coming away with two wins and a loss. The students continually displayed great
team work, and an increasing improvement in their skills during the competition.
Each of these students have represented the school in Swimming, 10 Pin Bowling, Indoor Soccer, and
Basketball; we are very proud of their individual and collective achievements.
Karl Dickson, Learning Support Teacher Aide
Thursday 12 and Friday 13 September ................. ASPIRE Community Challenge
Monday 17 to Friday 21 September ..................... Year 10 Work Week (10JB, 10KH, 10WE, 10RO)
Tuesday 18 September ........................................ Music Performance Concert 6pm
Friday 21 September............................................ Year 9 Rotation 3 Ends
Friday 21 September............................................ Senior Reports Posted Home
Monday 24 September ........................................ Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday 24 September ........................................ Year 9 Rotation 4 Begins
Tuesday 25 September ........................................ Year 10 Whitireia Exploration (10WE/10RO)
Thursday 27 September ....................................... Tu Tangata Festival
Friday 28 September............................................ Newsletter 6
Friday 28 September............................................ End of Term Three
Monday 08 to Friday 12 October............................. Outdoor Pursuits Camp
Monday 15 October.................................................. Term Four begins
Monday 22 October.................................................. Labour Day (Public Holiday)
Thursday 25 October ................................................ Sports Prizegiving
Friday 02 November ................................................. Gateway Luncheon
Friday 02 November ................................................. Newsletter 7
Monday 05 November.............................................. Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday 06 November.............................................. Year 11 and Senior Prizegivings
Wednesday 07 November ........................................ Senior Study Leave begins
Thursday 08 November ............................................ NCEA Exams begin
Friday 09 November ................................................. Teacher-Only Day
Wednesday 14 November ........................................ Year 8 Orientation Day
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 November..................... Junior Exams
Wednesday 28 November ........................................ NCEA Exams end
Monday 03 December .............................................. Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday 05 December .................................... Year 9 Rotation 4 Ends
Thursday 06 and Friday 07 December .................. Junior Activity Days
Monday 10 December .............................................. Cultural Day
Tuesday 11 December .............................................. Prizegiving Rehearsal and MyTube
Wednesday 12 December ........................................ Junior Reports posted home
Wednesday 12 December ........................................ Junior Prizegiving and End of Term Four
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
What a big month for Wainuiomata High School’s International Students is has been with students
arriving from Korea, Japan, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Germany. It
has been a great experience for our staff and students and we now have a group
of Wainuiomata High School students fundraising to go on an exchange to Korea
sometime in 2013! We wish them all the best. Here is an overview of what is has
happened over the last few months…
First up we had Johnson Tsai from Taiwan. He arrived on Tuesday 03 July 2012.
Johnson attended our 2011 Winter School and enjoyed it so much he came back
for more. He left on Wednesday 29 August 2012. Campbell Institute brought in
Lara Mumpher from Germany on Tuesday 10 July. She is staying with us until the
end of 2012.
Lara Mumpher, Germany
Exchange students from World Youth Services arrived on Sunday 15 July who will be with us for 10
months. They are, Frida Vik from Norway, Jakob Plaschke from Denmark, Sebastian Resman from Finland,
David Hoglund from Sweden and Daeun Jung from Korea. If you see them around the school, please
make them feel welcome.
Frida Vik
Norway
Jakob Plaschke
Denmark
Sebastian Resman
Finland
David Hoglund
Sweden
Daeun Jung
Korea
Our first group arrived on Friday 13 July. There were 15 students and 2 teachers from Song San Middle
School from Korea. They were here for just over 3 weeks and left on Sunday 05 August. They spent all
their time in classes with their assigned buddies and most days they had off-site activities planned in the
afternoon.
Our second group of students came from Soowol Middle School from Korea. There were 15 students, the
School Principal, their English Teacher, the Agent and her Manager. They arrived on Saturday 21 July and
stayed for 4 weeks departing on Thursday 16 August. Like Song San Middle School, they attended classes
with their assigned buddies and had off-site activities planned most afternoons.
15 Japanese boys from Ikubunkan High School arrived on Sunday 22 July for 12 days. Their agent
organised their own itinerary and the days they weren’t out on activities they attended classes with their
assigned buddies.
Our last group of 20 students from Japan’s Higashisumiyoshi High School arrived on Sunday 29 July and
departed Tuesday 07 August. They were only here for just over a week. They spent most of their time in
class with their assigned buddies and had a few days out on activities.
Xiting Wang, (also known as Lucy Wang) returned back to New Zealand from
China after spending 4 weeks attending our 2011 Winter School and is now
studying Level 3 to attend University here in New Zealand in 2013.
John Lee who attended our 2011 Summer School and returned as a Fee Paying
Student is also studying Level 3 to attend University in 2013 or 2014.
Ance Hafner from Germany has decided to stay on another 6 months and is
due to leave in December. She may possibly return in 2013 to attend
University.
Lucy Wang, China
We also have existing students of World Youth Services who arrived in January
2012, Olivia Edin from Sweden, Shinichiro Inuyama from Japan, Rie Natsume
from Japan and Hana Ogata from Japan who are all due to leave at the end of
November.
John Lee, Korea
Olivia Edin
Sweden
Shinichiro Inuyama
Japan
Rie Natsume
Japan
Hana Ogata
Japan
If you are interested in being a host parent, experience not necessary, please
phone Natasha Baker at the High School on 938 3224 ext 7001 or 027 756
8130 or by email at [email protected].
Anne-Cecile Hafner, Germany
CAREER NEWS
Once again we have a full calendar for Term
Three with Career events. We have four more
Year 10 Form Classes (10KH, 10JB, 10WE and
10RO) going on a fieldtrip to Whitireia
Polytechnic this term. This is a wonderful
opportunity for our students to see what
Whitireia has to offer our students. The Form
Classes that have been so far have had an
awesome time and were also given the chance to
visit the Trades Academy at WelTec.
Otago University visited the Year 13 students on
3 August to help with course planning and to
assist with enrolments.
Victoria University
visited the school at lunchtime on 14 August to
help Year 13 students plan their courses and
provide enrolment advice.
The following Year 10 Form Classes will be going
out for Work Week from 17-21 September:
10JB, 10KH, 10WE, 10RO. We would be very
grateful if you could help your student find a job
for the week. If you have any queries about this
please contact the Careers Faculty – 938 3224 x
7102.
Study Link visited Year 13 students on 30 August.
This was a great opportunity for the students to
talk to them about student loans and allowances.
Victoria University and Massey University had
their Open Day on 31 August where senior
students went and had a tour of the Universities.
and spoke to tutors.
During Term Three our Year 9 students will be given an opportunity to visit WelTec. Dates are still to be
confirmed at this stage and our Year 9 families will be informed once the date is set.
GATEWAY
All our students are now placed and doing
extremely well. We have had 15 students doing
a First Aid Course and all students passed
(pictured).
For updated and current information regarding
Scholarships and upcoming Career / Tertiary
Opportunities (e.g. Open Days) go to the
Wainuiomata High School website www.wainuiomatahigh.school.nz/careers
Janette Tickner, Careers Assistant
KOREAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ WINTER SCHOOL PICTORAL
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS VALUES SURVEY
Values are things that we believe are important
in the way we live.
At Wainuiomata High School we want to create and develop
our own school-wide values.
Here is a list of some values:
respect
honesty
integrity
excellence
rigour
achievement
diligence
Others (Please name)
perseverance
belonging
commitment
cooperation
courage
curiosity
determination
Please tick the four values that are most important to you.
We will use the most common four values to create and develop our
own school-wide values.
Please remove this page from the newsletter and
return it to the High School Office or you could have your student
take it to their form teacher.
Alternatively you could email your response with the subject line
“values survey” to [email protected]