NEWSLETTER 12TH JUNE 2015
NEWSLETTER - 16H MAY 2014
Rector John McKinlay BSc, Dip. Tchg.
Gore High School Presents
Inspired by and featuring the songs of ELVIS PRESLEY Book
by JOE DIPIETRO
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL ON BEHALF
OF THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE, NEW YORK
VENUE: SBS St James Theatre
DATES: 24th - 26th June
TIME: 7.00 pm
Tickets are $18 each and are
available from Student Reception.
Private Bag 50024, Coutts Road, Gore, 9740
Telephone: 64-3-208 9130 Fax: 64-3-208 9133
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gore-high.school.nz
With rehearsals running smoothly the cast are well on the
way to their live performances. At assembly this week we
were privileged to get a sneak peek at what will be on
show. The cast were lively and enthusiastic. This will be a
great show so please come along and support the cast
and crew.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE SCHOOL
Economics and Accounting
Last Friday, six Economics and Accounting students along
with Miss Whiteley and Miss Ross had an early start to their
school day by attending a post budget breakfast with the
Minister of Finance, the Honorable Bill English. Mr English
spoke to those present, giving an overview of the budget
and what it means for Southland, before relaxing with a
hearty plate of porridge. The students found the breakfast
informative and came away with a clearer idea of how the
latest budget directly impacts their community.
Learning Hub
Once a week the Learning Hub have Patu McLeod from the Southland Sharks come in and work with a group of
students to develop their confidence, team building and focus skills. Patu works for Youth Service and is focussed on
supporting students. His outgoing manner and love of basketball is allowing him to support some of our Gore High
Students.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Netball Representatives
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected as Eastern Southland Reps in netball. It is good to
see the effort you have put in so far this season rewarded.
U14 Team
Frances
Qasevakatini
Katie
McCandless
U17 Team
Alex
Bennett
AnnaMaree
Allan
April
Winsloe
Hope
Rae
Krystal
Ritchie
George-Jah
Ramage
Table Tennis
James
Tan
Kelson
Sadlier
Last weekend, James Tan and Kelson Sadlier once again showed their table tennis
skills when their team placed 3rd in a regional tournament held in Gore. James and
Kelson were two of the youngest competitors at this event which is part of a build up
to other upcoming important tournaments. Their performance in the weekend will be
taken into consideration when teams are selected to compete at the South Island
tournament. James and Kelson will be putting their racquet skills to the test again next
week, when they compete as part of a Gore High School team at the Southland
Secondary Schools Badminton Championships.
GORE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS 1ST XI FOOTBALL
TRAPSHOOTING OPEN DAY
The 1st XI football team are holding a Quiz night to raise WHERE:
Mataura Gun Club
funds towards attending tournament in Dunedin.
WHEN:
Saturday 13th June
TIME:
2 sessions - 9.00 am and 10.30 am
WHERE:
Gore High School Hall
COST:
$9 per box of ammunition (25 rounds)
WHEN:
Tuesday 30th June
TIME:
6.30 pm
Guns are provided. You may bring your own gun but it
COST:
$20 per team of 4 (pay at the door)
must be transported in a vehicle with a holder of a
current firearms licence.
Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
No unused ammunition can leave the gun club unless
you or your caregiver has a current firearms licence.
BALL PARADE
WHERE:
WHEN:
TIME:
COST:
Gore Town and Country Club
Saturday 20th June
7.00 pm
Adults $5.00/Students $2.00
You are all welcome to come and see our students at
the pre-ball parade. This year a camera will be set up
outside to screen the cars inside as they arrive.
This is a fundraiser for the Gore High School Netball
Club.
SOUTHERN INSTITUTE TECHNOLOGY OPEN NIGHT
WHERE:
WHEN:
TIME:
SIT, Tay Street, Invercargill
Tuesday 23rd June
5.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Students and parents are welcome to come along and
discuss 2016 student options with the SIT tutors.
HEALTH INCUBATOR VISIT
Recently, 27 Gore High School students visited Southland Hospital to view health professionals in their workplace and
to experience a health agency work environment.
The day started with a general orientation programme, which included the responsibilities surrounding infection
control, and privacy and confidentiality considerations, as students are considered honorary staff members for the
duration of the visit.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Gillian Sim, Nurse Researcher and Public Health Nurse outlined to students that they are in a privileged position of
being in the hospital as an observer for the day and therefore need to be mindful about keeping information they
may see or hear to themselves.
Infection Control
Katherine Clarkson, Registered Nurse and Primary Health Nurse Educator,
outlined her background in health. Katherine has worked both in the
community and in hospitals. Currently part of her position is to work with
new graduate nurses who are working in the community on the Nursing
Entry to Practice Programme.
Career Talks
Devin deGroot is a first year House Officer, and an ex pupil of Gore High
School. Devin shared with the group his background and how he enjoyed
science in school which lead him to think about a career in health. Devin then
demonstrated how to use a stethoscope and encouraged the students to listen
to each others hearts.
Dr Steven Murugayah shared with the students his background and work as a
doctor at Southland Hospital. This is his 4 th year as a doctor, currently a
Medical Registrar. He showed the students through the Emergency Department
(ED) while describing a patients journey - how people are admitted to ED and
what tests and examinations might be undertaken in ED.
Tracey Wheeley, Dental Therapist believes wanting to work with children and
having a great personality with a sense of humour is important in her field of
dental care. The students then had the opportunity to look inside the Dental
Truck which enables local children to attend for dental care.
Jan Tait, Incubator Coordinator for the hospital, took the other students to a
side corridor where they practiced manual handling techniques especially for a
person who is unable to move by themselves. The students then used a hoist
device to transfer a student from the bed to a chair.
SOUTH OTAGO HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE
Thank you to all the students, staff and volunteers who helped make our sports exchange with South Otago High
School run so smoothly. South Otago High School came out on top taking the overall win. Our students played with
spirit and showed great sportsmanship. Our senior netball teams and junior basketball team all came away with wins
and the Theatre Sports team achieved a draw. Our junior netball teams, rugby and boys football teams found the
competition a bit too strong on the day but can be proud of their commitment throughout their games.