04 February 2016 - Issue 2, Term 1
Dear Students, Parents and Caregivers
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Mary-Jane Konings, Jannette Aldridge and Bronwyn Nichols. Ms
Konings is teaching ESOL, Junior English and Financial Literacy, Ms Aldridge is teaching Junior English and Mrs
Nichols has been appointed as the Workshop technician.
We are looking forward to hosting the Bishop Lyons here at Roncalli from 18 – 20 March. This competition has
a long history with the Catholic Secondary Schools in our Diocese. We hope this event is well supported by our
community.
In this newsletter we feature our head students, Abby O’Brien and Jacob Mulholland and our Academic Leaders
Meg Wolffenbuttel and Liam Rees. I am also very proud of the photograph below of our students who achieved
Excellence or Merit endorsements in their 2015 NCEA Level 1 and 2 examinations. Congratulations on these
wonderful results.
Below is an excerpt from the Inform publication:
Abby O’Brien
The amazing opportunities I have been presented with at Roncalli
have enabled me to learn and grow. My vision for this year is to
encourage students to take a risk and step out of their comfort zone
and try something new, no matter how small it is. Also to try and
involve as many of the students as possible in different school
events.
Jacob Mulholland
Being a part of Roncalli, we really don’t know how lucky we are, in
the sense that whenever someone comes into the school whether
it be a new adult or new student, they all comment on the warm
supportive environment and welcoming community. I am looking forward to my leadership role this year and
helping to make Roncalli a school that is truly outstanding.
Until Next Time, Chris Comeau
www.roncalli.school.nz
03 688 6003
PO Box 138, Timaru
Upcoming Events Calendar
March
7-11
Year 10 Camp 1
12
First Roncalli Mass at St Thomas’ Church 6pm – all welcome!
16
Aoraki Athletic Championships (pp date 17 March)
14-18 Year 10 Camp 2
18-20 Bishop Lyons Competition
19-20 SISS Touch
SISS Rowing, Twizel
24
Holy Week Liturgy
25-29 Easter Break (Back to school on Wednesday 30 April)
April
9-11
Catholic Sports Exchange Gore
15
Roncalli Day – College Liturgy and Inter-House Singing
Last day of Term 1
May
2
First day Term 2
19
Junior Conferencing/Senior Study Day
For a full College 2016 Calendar – please see the College website
www.roncalli.school.nz
Yr 10s preparing porridge
for camp with Mrs Fuller
Community Mass
Our first Mass will be on Saturday
12 March at St Thomas’ at
6.00pm.
Please support this initiative
which is student driven, we would
appreciate your support of our
young people as they come to
know God and find their purpose
in life - encouraged, strengthened
and led by the Holy Spirit.
We would like families to be
involved as greeters or to take up
the offertory, perhaps you would
like to help with the readings or
prayers of the faithful or to help
with supper afterwards.
If you would like to help, please
let the College office know.
The Masses are scheduled for 28
May, 25 June,10 September, 29
October and 26 November.
www.roncalli.school.nz
03 688 6003
PO Box 138, Timaru
CULTURAL NEWS
Bishop Lyons Competition 18-20 March – Roncalli Hosts
The schedule of events for this year’s competition is below, your attendance
would be most welcome:
Friday 18 March 2016
4.30pm
5.15pm
6.00pm
6.15pm
7.30pm
Official welcome
Light meal for participants
Impromptu Speech
Debate Prep – all teams
Debate - Round 1
College Gym
College Hall
College Hall
Library
Ashby Block / Library
Saturday 19 March 2016
9.00am
9.00am
10.30am
12.30pm
1.45pm
2.30pm
4.00pm
6.00pm
7.30pm
Debate Prep – all teams
Scripture Reading practice
Debate – Round 2
Junior Speech
Senior Speech
Debate Prep – finalists
Debate Final
Formal Dinner
Non-competitive drama
Library
Chapel
Ashby Block / Library
Hall
Hall
Allocated rooms
Gym
Hall
Hall
Sunday 20 March 2016
8.30am
10:30am
12.00pm
1.30pm
3.15pm
Scripture Reading
Mass
Coaches’ meeting and Lunch
Religious Questions
Prize giving
Chapel
St Thomas’ Church
Library
Hall
Hall
We will need to provide hospitality to around 100 visitors throughout the weekend, any help with food
preparation and service would be greatly appreciated, if you would like to be assist, even if its just for one
session, please let the College office know. We are planning to provide each of our visitors with a Roncalli gift
bag and would appreciate either donations of suitable goods to share with our visitors or if you have
friends/family who could help with this, please let us know. If any of our wider community are in a position to
assist with this initiative, we would appreciate your support.
We would also like to encourage our former students who have participated in the Bishop Lyons Shield to come
along and support our team this year.
ACADEMIC
We are Roncalli's Academic leaders of 2016. We would like to again
congratulate all the students who received their certificates for their
outstanding achievements last year, and don't worry, your badges will be
coming shortly!
We are planning to set up some student tutoring soon and also hold some
quizzes etc. Remember, we are here to help! Any suggestions or questions
please feel free to come up and ask.
Thanks, Liam and Meg.
Year 13 Retreat
Recently Year 13 students went on a Retreat to Raincliff Youth Camp. This was an opportunity for planning for
the year ahead, working together as a year group and having lots of fun. Special thanks to all teachers and
parents who made this retreat such a fun and worthwhile experience. The website has some awesome photos,
follow this link http://www.roncalli.school.nz/Special+Character/Year+13+Retreat.html.
www.roncalli.school.nz
03 688 6003
PO Box 138, Timaru
INTERNATIONAL
You may not be aware that Marte Rolvsjord is one of only half a
dozen international students studying in New Zealand educational
institutions who was chosen by Education New Zealand (ENZ) to be a
Kiwi Ambassador. You may be interested in reading Marte's blog on
the ENZ student blog http://www.studyinnewzealand.com/blog/tipsstudents-considering-high-school-new-zealand. Congratulations
Marte!
Our Japanese students, Mio , Saori and Yuchika were photographed
this week in their national costumes with Mr Fennessy, Director of
International Students.
GATEWAY
It’s been a busy start to the term for students on our Gateway Programme. The
Tertiary Education Commission funds this awesome programme where students get
the opportunity to blend school study with workplace learning and experience.
Students are working through the pre-gateway phase where they are researching
careers, completing courses on workplace health & safety and first aid; they are now
starting ‘taster days’ where they spend a day each in up to three different workplaces.
All necessary equipment required for the job is provided through the programme and
it’s been a highlight for students being kitted out with their safety boots, overalls and
other safety equipment such as ear muffs, safety glasses and hard hats for some.
We have a vast array of careers being investigated and have students trialling days in
all sorts of exciting workplaces including trades - electricians, plumbers, builders,
painters, mechanics etc, plus retail, hospitality, tourism, butchery, agriculture, hair &
beauty and this year have some new careers to cater for such as journalism, sports
turf management and pharmacy.
Right & wrong safety
clothing displayed by
Devaney & Jordyn
Students will be registered for Gateway placements individually once they are
ready to commit to one day every week in the same workplace for 15 to 20 weeks,
they also need to be identified as work ready.
Each student will have an individual learning plan customised to their needs; they
are required to gain at least 20 credits relevant to their workplace, these credits
count towards national qualifications. ITO’s (Industry Training Organisations)
provide learning programmes with unit standards being assessed in the workplace
or by an outside assessor.
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, NZ Apprenticeships and workplaces.
Hamish Workman with NZ Fire
Department
We will be profiling students in the newsletter each month so you can look
forward to hearing about their experiences and achievements.
We would welcome enquiries from anyone in the Roncalli community willing to
assist with workplace experience opportunities even if it is only for a day.
Gateway team:
Marian Mehrtens : Gateway Manager
Karin Cockroft: Classroom teacher
Adrienne Quertier: Careers Adviser
Enquires to:
[email protected] or leave a message on 688 6003 ext 890 or
027 739 8570.
www.roncalli.school.nz
03 688 6003
Jordyn Ellis with Plunket
Electrical
PO Box 138, Timaru
SPORTS NEWS
Roncalli Swimming Sports Day – Friday 12 February
We had a very successful day at the C Bay pool for our College swimming sports. The new programme of events
proved popular making student participation outstanding on the day. I would like to extend our gratitude to the
parents who gave their time to assist on the day. Thank you also to the staff who worked tirelessly, your support
is appreciated. Lastly thank you to the students who worked hard and showed great house spirit.
For results and photos follow this link: http://www.roncalli.school.nz/Sport/Swimming.html
Roncalli Athletics Sports – Thursday 25 & Friday 26 February
Congratulations to our students and staff on a very successful Athletics Sports held last week. It certainly was
a very hot day on Friday and you managed yourselves outstandingly and survived.
Thank you to Rachel Hicks-Sandri, Jan Gibbs, Cornelia Andrews and Betty Tarrant who gave up their time to
assist us for the day.
Congratulations to our students who broke records for 2016:
Event
Name
U15 Girls Shot Put
Michelle Andrews
Junior Boys Javelin
Dean Andrews
Junior Boys Long Jump Dean Andrews
Time/Distance
9.58m
44.42m
6.09m
Open 3000m
9.49.30
Jack Gibbs
Last Held
1985 Bronwyn Simpson 9.42m
1996 Shannon Hende 40.34m
1966 Bernard McBride 5.89m
50 Year Old Record
2007 Simon Bunckenburg 9.50.15
For results and photos follow this link: http://www.roncalli.school.nz/Sport/Athletics.html
Netball
Our Roncalli Netball Trials are well under way with the senior and year 10 trials complete. The year 9 trials will
commence next week: Monday 7, Tuesday 8 & Wednesday 9 March 5.00 – 6.30 pm. Please ensure you are
changed in appropriate sports gear, have your water bottles and are ready to start on time. If you are unable to
attend a trial please see Miss Schrader.
All relevant information regarding trials/dates, selections and policies are available on the Roncalli College
website: http://www.roncalli.school.nz/Sport/Netball.html
Roncalli College Netball AGM ~ Monday 14 March, 7.30pm Roncalli Seminar room. New members welcome.
Roncalli Netball Cheese Roll Fundraiser
The popular Roncalli Netball Cheese Roll Fundraiser is taking place again this year. All netball girls will be
given order forms on Thursday 24 March. All orders with payment must be handed into the College Office by
Friday 8 April. The cheese rolls are being made on Sunday 1 May.
Up Coming Sports Information
Thursday Night Secondary Schools Badminton Competition
Commences: Thursday 31 March – Thursday 12 June 2016 (12 weeks)
Games times: Juniors: 6.15 – 7.30pm; Seniors: 7.25 – 8.40pm
Where:
Southern Trust Events Centre, Morgans Road, Timaru
Teams:
Junior and senior – boys and girls grades
Cost:
$160.00 per team of 4 players ($40.00 per player).
Reminder to students who have expressed an interest, completed permission slips must be returned to the
College Office by Thursday 10 March.
All information is available on the College website: www.roncalli.school.nz/Sports/Badminton.html
Football Coaches Wanted
If anyone is interested in being a part of Roncalli Football, Coaching or Managing a football team for the 2016
season. Please contact Mr Craig Hinton at the College on 6886003 or email [email protected]. We
would love to hear from you.
www.roncalli.school.nz
03 688 6003
PO Box 138, Timaru
Catholic College’s Sports Tournament: Saturday 9 April – Monday 11 April 2016 (Gore)
The CCST is scheduled to take place on Saturday 9 April to Monday 11 April and is being hosted by St Peters &
Verdon College in Gore involving the following College’s:
 Roncalli College – Timaru, St Kevins College – Oamaru, St Peters College – Gore, Kavanagh College –
Dunedin and Verdon College – Invercargill.
The following teams have been invited to compete:
 Senior A Netball, 1st XV Rugby, 1st XI Girls Football, 1st XI Boys Football, Senior A Boys Basketball, Senior
A Girls Basketball, 1st XI Girls Hockey, 1st XI Boys Hockey.
As it is still early in the first term many winter codes are still in the process of taking interest, registrations and
organising trails before naming their teams. When these teams start taking shape and we received information
from the hosts, all students involved will receive a College letter to parents. We just want to make you aware
that this event is coming up and to potentially mark it in your calendars.
ALL Summer Sports Cups & Trophies
Must be returned to the College Sports Office
by Friday 18 March 2016
Winter Sports Update
It has been a very busy start to the year with summer sports in full swing and we find ourselves extremely busy
with winter sports preparation. We are well underway with registrations and trials so it is important for the
students to keep informed through the school notices, College facebook page and website.
We would not be able to carry out our sports teams without the outstanding support of parents and the wider
community. If you are interested in being involved with Roncalli sport we would love to hear from you, please
contact the Sports Office on 6886003 extension 808.
2016 Staff contacts:
Archery – Mr O’Connor [email protected]
Badminton – Miss Zandbergen [email protected]
Basketball Liaison – Miss Zandbergen [email protected]
Football – Mr Hinton [email protected]
Golf – Mr Powell [email protected]
Hockey – Mrs Betts [email protected]
Netball – Miss Schrader [email protected]
Rugby – Mr Jones [email protected]
Table Tennis – Mrs Cannell [email protected]
Roncalli Hoodies
It is that time of year again when Roncalli Hoodies are available to purchase (only one bulk order of hoodies is
placed each year so don’t miss out!).
Great for the winter and cooler summer months, sports practices, Aoraki events, tournaments, exchanges,
weekend leisure, afterschool activities.
The Hoodies are $75.00 which includes the the Roncalli College embroidered crest, Roncalli print on the front
and students ‘SURNAME’ only at the bottom on the back in gold lettering.
Delivery 6-8 weeks - (therefore will arrive approx. mid May in time for the winter season)
PAYMENT MUST BE MADE WITH THE ORDER TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE
Order forms are available from the school and sports office, or download from the College website.
*Sample sizes** will be available to try on Monday 7 & Wednesday 9 march at interval and lunchtime in the
sports office *. It is recommended before you order to try a sample size on as they are unisex fitting and sizes
do vary.
DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS FRIDAY 11 MARCH 2016
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PO Box 138, Timaru
Aoraki Secondary Schools Qualifying Tennis Champs
The Aoraki Secondary Schools Qualifying Tennis Championships
were held on Thursday 17 February. Roncalli was represented
with a team in both girls and boys grade.
Congratulations to the Roncalli girls team who finished 3rd
overall - Sophie Wilson, Emily Gilchrist, Ashleigh Gilchrist, Teisha
Holden, Renee Pateman.
The Roncalli boys team finished in 4th place – Damian Tarrant,
Kaleb Pateman, Tom Kerr & Cameron Miller.
Thank you to the parents who came along and supported the
teams throughout the day.
A full report and photos will be available on the College website
soon.
Wednesday Night Secondary Schools Bash
The Wednesday night secondary schools tennis bash is halfway
through the 6 week competition and all teams are preforming
well.
Roncalli have 10 teams entered over two grades.
Keep up the good work!
Aoraki Secondary Schools Athletic Championships
When
Wednesday 16 March 2016
Where
All Weather Track, Morgans Road
Students will be selected based on performances at the
College Athletic Sports held last Friday.
A permission letter and further information will be sent home this week with those students who have
qualified. Any questions please see Mrs Cannell in the sports office.
Aoraki Secondary Schools Touch Rugby Championships
The Aoraki Secondary Schools touch rugby championships
were held last Sunday at Centennial Park Oamaru. The
Roncalli senior boys team finished 2nd overall after a close
battle going down to TBHS. Second place has qualified the
team to compete at the South Island Secondary Schools
Touch Championships to be held at Sheldon Park, on 19 &
20 March in Christchurch.
Team – Jack O’Shaughnessy, Samuel Kensell, Jacob
Mulholland, Ethan Stevenson, Adam Hamel, Joe Anderson,
Tayla Meager, Sam Taylor, Patrick Brosnahan, Aidan BarnesWebber, Blair Smith, Bailey Tyree, Will McCoy. - Good luck for
the South Island Champs boys!
The senior girls team had a mixed day of results finishing 4th after
one win, one draw and 2 losses. Team – Abigail Kinsman, Abby
O’Brien, Korlina Volkov, Tessa Williamson, Sam Williamson, Olivia
Waldron, Sarah Waldron, Issy McKeown, Lucy Hogan, Zara PoiWalker, Molly Richardson, Ruby Sugrue.
A huge thank you to Bryce Caird, Ethan Pierce, Ellen Walsh,
Richelle Cannell, Laura Handy, and Jack Dunn for giving up their
Sunday to either coach, manage or referee. Also to the parents
who provided transport for the players and those who travelled to
support the teams this was very much appreciated. Photos from
the day will be available on the College website in the next few
days.
www.roncalli.school.nz
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PO Box 138, Timaru
Table Tennis 2016 Inter-School Competition
Commencing
Wednesday 6 April 2016
Time
6.30pm to 8pm
Cost
Entry $60 per team of 3 ($20 per player)
plus $2 per person per night
Bats and balls provided
Coaching
Available by arrangement
** Please see Mrs Cannell in the sports office to register your interest **
Social Nights – Come for a Hit – Keep Fit over Winter
Tuesdays 6.30pm to 8.30pm commencing 29 March 2016 – all ages - $2 per person
Senior Competition
Wednesdays from 8pm commencing 6 April 2016 – All levels - Subs $50 plus $5 per night
Active in Age - Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm – All welcome – All year around
Student achievements
The Te Waipounamu Maori Rugby tournament was held in Timaru at
Alpine Energy Stadium last Saturday February 27. Olivia Waldron,
Daisha Peneamene, and Tuiana Davis were representing Aoraki
Wahine. Congratulations to Olivia Waldron who was selected for the
South Island Te Waipounamu Wahine team on conclusion of the
tournament.
Olivia was one of only two selected from Aoraki, most of the girls who
played in the team had never played before and were up against NZ
rep players.
Photo of Olivia against Southland
Well done girls!
COMMUNITY NEWS
The National Army Museum, along with the help of the New Zealand Lotteries
Commission, has developed a travelling World War I exhibition which is to tour
around the country visiting over 25 destinations throughout New Zealand. The
exhibition aims to bring the stories of the brave soldiers who fought in World War I
back home to the communities where their journey began.The exhibition is being created in three shipping
containers all of which are being refurbished to resemble high quality museum galleries. The exhibition will be
in Timaru at the Port Loop Road from 9.30am – 5.30pm on Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 March 2016.
Join the Roncalli College Choir for 2016
Choir is a team all types of music, mash ups, Glee style,
soundscapes, using your voice in different ways, lots of rhythms,
movement, fun, for everyone
Practices are: Wednesday lunchtimes for part practices starting at
1.45pm and Thursday lunchtimes from 1.40 – 2.20pm for
everyone.
Rob Martin, a skilled vocal and theatre tutor, will be the Musical
Director and Mrs Ward is Manager. Come along on Wednesday at
1.30pm to the Music Room and sign up for Choir.
A whole new world awaits you!!!!!
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www.roncalli.school.nz
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Roncalli College presents
August 10 - 13
College Hall
Auditions to be held
Friday 11 March, 7.00pm and Saturday 12 March, 10.00am
in the College Hall
Please contact Mrs Brien for more information
www.roncalli.school.nz
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PO Box 138, Timaru