DAILY PĀNUI
25/16 DEADLINE 2.00PM
WEEK 6
Wednesday 09.03.16
Y12 Road Show Trust Stadium
Thursday
10.03.16
Y11 GEO
Friday
11.03.16
Y13 OED
Y13 DRA
WEDNESDAY 9TH MARCH 2016
ASSEMBLIES:
Y13 OED
ACTIVE SUPERVISION TEAMS:
T/Shop
Before School 8:10-8:40
Interval
Lunch 1st
Lunch 2nd
Bus
Toru St. Back Gate
CL
MI (LR)
CA
DD, TS, GR
GU, BL, AX
T/Shop Area
Info Coms
AB
BU
Grounds A
LP, RA
DU,WN,HR
SB
GZ
FV
SB
WB,GE,AH
SR,TP,CR
Grounds B
Grounds C
SG,WS,W
O
HA,BZ,CT
WD,SL,OF
GU,BL,FG
MO,SC,LR
SH,RI,MT
GROWING POINT: Be interested in the past; it is what formed you. Be interested in the future;
it is where you will spend the rest of your life.
INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016 STUDENT COUNCIL – ALL STUDENTS – AYUSH SHARMA/MS SIMPSON
Applications for the 2016 Student Council are now open! This is a group open to any student in years 9-12, and is a gives you
the opportunity to get involved with events and projects both in and out of the school, work with the prefects, and also gain
useful leadership experience. Grab an application from the main office, and make sure to fill it out and get it back in by the end
of school on Friday the 11th of March. Successful applicants will be announced and presented to the school in their respective
assemblies.
LIFESKILLS PROGRAMME – YEAR 12 GIRLS - CAREERS DEPT
Youth Service West will run a Life Skills programme for eight weeks each Wednesday at Rutherford College from 1.30pm –
3.10pm starting in Term 2. The workshops are a great way to build good relationships, grow in confidence and learn how to
manage stress. Topics will include goal setting, communication, self-esteem plus more. Places are limited to 10 girls. If you
would like to find out more, please see Mrs Reid or Mrs Black in the Careers Department today.
DRACULA CAST LIST – STUDENTS – MS BROWN
Thanks to everyone who auditioned. Casts lists are now posted on Miss Brown’s door B2. Any questions see Miss Brown.
BALL COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS – YEARS 12 & 13 – MRS TAYLOR
There will be Ball Committee application forms at the front office from Monday 7th March. If you enjoy/want to be part of
organising the Ball (including decorations, music, theme etc.) then please apply. All applications have to be in by Friday 11th
March.
NEW BOOKS IN THE INFORMATION COMMONS THIS WEEK – ALL – MRS HUTTON
Fiction – The Diamond Brothers by Anthony Horowitz; The Glass Bird Girl & Mischief at Midnight by Esme Kerr; The Road of
the Dead by Kevin Brooks; Bomber by Paul Dowswell; Saving Lucas Biggs by David Teague; When Our Jack went to War by
Sandy McKay; Dawn by Eve Edwards; Young Sherlock by Andrew Lane; Helix and the Arrival by Damean Posner
Non Fiction – An Unsettled History, Treaty claims in NZ today; The Blitz; In/Visible Sight; Days of Decision; Essential NZ
Poems; Poland; China; Cloning Pets; An Asteroid Strike; World War Two in Secret;
MEETINGS / REHEARSALS TODAY:
YEAR 11 STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS – MS CONDE
All Year 11 students with Special Assessment Conditions please see Ms Conde in the Information Commons Wednesday at Tutor
time.
ENGLISH HOMEWORK CLINIC – WEDNESDAYS – ALL STUDENTS – MS BETANZO
Need some help or just a quiet space to work on your assessments? English homework clinic runs Wednesday after school in B9
from 3.15-4.30.
WORLD VISION ONE DAY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE – ALL STUDENT – MS BUTLER SHAW
World Vision one day Leadership conference March 21st - looking for young leaders. Ties in with 40 hour famine supporting
refugees, so if you are passionate about ethical and global issues see me in Room 50 start of interval Wednesday. Can take 8
students across levels, costs about $15 each.
CHRISTIAN GROUP LEADERS –ALL STUDENTS – MS BALOGH
Meeting in Room 61 at interval today (Wednesday, 9 March).
CHOIR – STUDENTS - MS FAAEA-SEMEATU
Rehearsal today at lunch time in the Music Room.
JAPAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE 2017 – ALL STUDENTS – MR FLAVELL
For those who are interested in the Japan Cultural Exchange 2017, please come to C6 at interval today. It is important that you
attend.
MEETINGS / REHEARSALS COMING UP
SCIENCE TUTORIALS - ALL STUDENTS - MRS GOULDING
Tutorials for ALL the Sciences will again be held every Thursday after school in the Information Commons from 3.20 to 4.30. So
whether you are a Senior or Junior, if you are struggling, or you just want to get a head start on that test or NCEA
endorsement, come along to the Info Commons every Thursday and bring your friends.
CUTFIELD’S CRAZY CREATIVE WRITERS CLUB – ALL STUDENTS – MS CUTFIELD
Every Thursday straight after school until 4:15. We will be exploring many ways to increase our writing skills – even essays for
school. Bring your enthusiasm to B5.
NZ LINGUISTICS OLYMPIAD TEAM – SENIOR SCHOOL – MS GERZIC
Could we please have a brief meeting on Thursday at the very beginning of lunch time in V1. Please be prompt.
SPORTS NOTICES
DRAGON BOAT CHANT MEETINGS – STUDENTS – MS BROWN
Dragon Boat chant meeting, Wednesday after school, Friday interval – all be there please!
KILIKITI – GIRLS - MR TALAMAIVAO – MR GILMORE
Training today lunch time at the Cricket Nets
SENIOR BOYS KILIKITI – SENIOR BOYS – MS AH-SAM
The following boys must attend both lunch time trainings on Thursday (10th). If you are unable to make training, let Miss Ah
Sam know otherwise you will be replaced!
Josiah Tuitama
Alex Gilbert
Ruan van der Walt
Dario Kaltak
Logan Atkinson
Shaun Billing
Billy Dunsmore
Dino Botica
Kyrin Parrish
Angus Potaka
Liam Smith
Daniel Jasper
Ab Opetaia Tui
Kooper Turton
Jakob Harris
Callum More
Luke Billing
Antonio Bonkovich
Aiden Parrish
Preston Vandy
Dinesh Epati
GIRLS FOOTBALL – GIRLS - SPORTS DEPARTMENT
Junior Girls Football- Training after school on Wednesday. 1st and 2nd XI Girls Football trial will take place on Thursday after
school.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
THE HARBOURVIEW SCULPTURE TRAIL - OUTDOOR ART - ALL
West Auckland's own large-scale outdoor art exhibition is now on. With creative activities for the kids and easy terrain for all
the family, the Harbourview Sculpture Trail is one of Auckland's most anticipated art events, featuring 40 artworks set amongst
picturesque ponds, bush and grasslands of Te Atatu Peninsula. Open every day from 10am 5th to 28th March. Visit
www.harbourviewsculpture.com for tickets and details.
HEART OF TE ATATU SOUTH FESTIVAL 12 March, 10 am - 2 pm - ALL
Music, food, stalls, free rides! In and around the Te Atatu South Community Centre, 247 Edmonton Rd
Register for our Cupcake Decorating Competition and win prizes! Competition open to all school kids.
Contact us to get involved: [email protected]
PASIFIKA FESTIVAL – SATURDAY/SUNDAY 12-13TH MARCH – ALL
This free, family-friendly festival is back at Western Springs Park and is a great way for families to explore and learn about
Pacific Island culture. More information can be found on www.aucklandnz.com/pasifika
What: Pasifika Festival 2016
When: Sat 12 Mar, 10am – 5pm & Sun 13 Mar, 10am – 4pm Where: Western Springs Park
Cost: FREE entry!