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March 30, 2017
Term 1 ǀ Week 9
Please note: Wairoa College Swimming Sports
have been rescheduled, date to be confirmed.
Dear parents and caregivers
Nga mihi nui ki a koutou
It has been an incredibly busy week here with
some amazing things happening. Mr Hamblyn
attended our Service Academy’s passing out
parade at Waiouru. He said it made him very
proud of our tamariki and of the College. I would
like to acknowledge Brent Mokomokos hard work.
He has built our academy up and insisted on high
standards. Kia ora koe Brent! This military
tradition has a lot to offer our students in terms of
discipline, character building and personal mana.
My two brothers were both military men - one in
the NZRAF and one was in the Navy so I really
respect this tradition as I know it has a lot to offer
young people who want order and a purpose in
their lives. A big thank you to all these students for
the work that they have put in at Waiouru.
We have also had an assembly at which we
celebrated some outstanding sports prowess. A
special thanks to these young athletes for bringing
mana to our school. Toby Taylor gave the school
a wonderfully animated account of what these
young sportsmen and women had achieved.
The key emphasis was on success but I did
reiterate our message that there will be NO
THREATS, NO VIOLENCE and NO DRUGS at our
kura.
We have boys going to Waka Ama which is terrific.
We had a BOT meeting on the 20 March and there
is another tonight at 5.30pm (28 March). Our BOT
are terribly hard working people and our BOT
meetings are very thorough. On Wednesday and
Thursday (5th & 6th April) there are some sessions
on NCEA run by Rose Clarke.
We have our Japanese manuhiri here. It will be an
honour to join them for dinner on Thursday night
and again with the Mayor on Friday night. Thank
you Trevor Galvan for all your hard work in
promoting a terrific programme for our guests.
Nga mihi ki a koe Trevor.
This is a terrific place. I am enjoying Wairoa and
really totally like the students. They are honest
open rural kids. Brilliant! He rau aroha ki a
koutou! Thanks for being so friendly and I look
forward to working with you. I said to the staff that
we must all heed the words of Canon Wi Huata
song - TUTIRA MAI – stand together, be collegial,
be orderly. There is also the line. “Whaia te
maramatanga”. Pursue knowledge and wisdom.
Its good advice. It lifts people to new levels.
Noho ora mai
Whaea Lisl
Service Academy Induction
Kia ora Whanau
20 students had been selected to attend the Central Region Services Academies, Induction course held at
Waiouru Military Camp, conducted by the Youth Life Skills of the New Zealand Defence Force over the
period 13-24 of March 2017.
The Aim was to introduce the students to the ethos and values of the Academy through a Military style
methodology that promotes and fosters teamwork, to set in place the foundation for continued training,
education and personal development throughout the remainder of the Academy year.
Hello my name is Marilyn Haliburton.
The experience at the Waiouru Military camp was enjoyable, challenging and hard working. The induction
course involved working as a team, discipline, maintaining health and hygiene, leadership tasks, leaderless
tasks, team building, group dynamics, drill, time management, and fitness programmes.
During the induction course I had countless opportunities to use, develop and improve my leadership
skills. As soon as our Academy got to Waiouru, it was intense. We instantly had to work as a team together
as an academy and with Trident High School within our platoon. We shared the barracks with Trident and
did all of our activities throughout the whole two weeks with Trident. This gave us the opportunity to bond
and make new friends, which we all did.
For my personal experience I really enjoyed going and have come back with more knowledge, experience,
leadership skills and a pathway for my career. I’ve bonded and made new friends from Trident High School
and also the Staff that looked after us during the induction course. I’ve become closer with everyone in my
academy and would recommend anyone to join especially if you’re looking to join the NZDF.
Here is a snap shoot of what the Students got out of the New Zealand Defence Force Induction course
2017
Kiwi Tipoki: While being on this course I gained a lot of relevant skills towards my future career. I was
introduced to the military core values Courage, Commitment, Comradeship and Integrity. I believe
producing these values were evident towards me being awarded top student. Goals were set and also
achieved this was the factor of my high morel performance. Overall this course affected me in a positive
manner and I support it 100% including my Services Academy Director.
Gabriel De La Haye: I had an amazing experience at Waiouru and it gave me a sense of purpose and gave
structure to my life for the first time ever. I learned to master my self-discipline and attitude and I am
excited to go back next year.
Te-Rina Wilson: As this was my second year at the Waiouru Induction course, this time as a year 13 doing
Level 3, I have gained a lot of leadership skills and more confidence in myself and towards others. I had the
opportunity to experience how the defence forces live, eat and train.
Hayley Reedy: I’ve gained better time management, team work and leadership skills from the Waiouru
Induction course. The staff were helpful and firm, pushed me to do my best especially for RFL, cross
country and team activities. I made new friends formed a greater bond with my Academy and had a good
experience of the force life. I would recommend it to upcoming year 12 students to give it a go.
Director Services Academy
Wairoa College
New Home Liaison Officer
We welcome Joe Taipete to our staff. Joe is no stranger to many in
Wairoa as he has lived here for most of his life. He moved away to
Christchurch and has been an important part of the rebuild programme
there.
He is pleased to be back in Wairoa to support the tamariki and their
whanau in their learning.
His title is “Home Liaison Officer”. This involves making contact with
caregivers of students who are late to school, absent from school and
helping staff monitor the movement of students in and around the school.
He will be working with families to support them and the school in the
learning efforts of students. We know our community will welcome Joe
and support him with his efforts.
Teacher Only Day - Friday 7 April
Wairoa College is having a teacher only day. There will be no classes on the 7th April, no Day 0 but the
EIT and AUT Sport courses will precede as normal.
The college is pleased to have a visit by Jack Boyle the President of NZPPTA. The Acting Principal
Lisl Prendergast has invited him in as the College is conducting a SWOT review. This looks at
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats and is a tool to review all the processes and
procedures that the College has. The College will also be inviting community input later.
NCEA Information Meetings
Aimed at NCEA Level 1 students, but all Levels welcome.
Presented By Rose Clark
Wednesday 5 April and Thursday 6 April
Times:
10.00am
2.00 pm 4:00pm 6:00pm
Make a booking for one of these times or make contact for an individual appointment.
 Understanding NCEA. The facts and figures
 Using the Portal (on computer or phone) for current information
 Meetings will take approximately 1 hour, followed by the opportunity for further discussion.
MAKE SURE YOU BOOK A TIME:
EITHER return the sheet your child will bring home
OR EMAIL [email protected] by Tuesday April 4
OR PHONE the College Office – 8388303 and leave a message for Rose to contact you.
NCEA Internal Assessments
English 3.5 – Create and deliver a fluent and
coherent oral text which develops, sustains,
and structures ideas
Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 – Apply
systems of simultaneous equations in solving
problems
Achieved with Merit
Achieved with Excellence
Paige Heron
Kayliss Mitchell
Paige Heron
Arianna Ormond
Danielle Roberts
Mathematics and Statistics 2.3 – Apply
sequences and series in solving problems
Achieved with Merit
Rose Campbell
Achieved with Merit
Taurion Colquhoun
Monique Stone
Peri Belmont
William Rangi
Marilyn Haliburton
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Term Dates 2017
Term 1- Monday 30 January to Thursday 13 April
Term 2 - Monday 2 May to Friday 7 July
Term 3 - Monday 24 July to Friday 29 September
Term 4 - Monday 16 October to date to be confirmed
Friday, 31 March
Rugby Smart Course
Friday, 31 March
Year 7 & 8 Rugby
Weigh in
Wednesday, 5 April
Year 7 & 8 District
Swimming Champs
Wairoa Community Centre
Wednesday, 5 &
Thursday, 6 April
NCEA Whanau Information
Evening
Friday, 7 April
Teachers Only Day
Tuesday, 11 &
Wednesday 12 April
Road Safe Programme
All Year 11 Students
Friday, 14 April to
Monday, 1 May
Term 1 Holidays
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Canteen Menu
Daily
Noodles
Pizza
Hot Dogs
Chicken Wraps
Bread Rolls
Sausage Rolls
Pies
$2.80
$3.00
$2.50
$4.00
$3. 50
$1.50
$2.50
Cookies
Waffle
Doritos
Thin Cut Chips
$1.00
$1.00
$1.60
$1.60
Primo Milk
Calcium
Water
$3.50
$1.50
$2.50
Iceblocks
Ice Cream
Slushy Cup
Cyclone
Juicie
$1.20
$2.50
$2.50
$2.00
$1.00
Week Days
Monday
Macaroni Cheese
Lasagne Squares
$3.00
$2.50
Tuesday
Meat Burgers
$4.00
Wednesday
Meatballs
$3.50
Thursday
Pork Riblet Bun
$3.50
Friday
Fish Burgers
$3.50
Winter Menu
Tomato Pasta
Butter Chicken with Rice
Meatballs
Fettuccine & Meatballs
$3.50
$5.00
$3.50
$5.00
When Possible
Muffins
Nachos
$1.00
$4.00
Intermediate Rugby Notice
Hi all,
The rugby season is approaching fast!
Here are some important notices for this upcoming season's rugby. Please put in your newsletters over the next few weeks.
Please start asking around for coaches/players now.
I will get registration forms out shortly.
Friday 31st March is weigh in for 10th,11th,12th grade players at Lambton Square from 3.30-4.30pm. They need to bring
some form of ID.
ALL coaches MUST attend the Small Blacks coaching course - if they want to coach this season. It is COMPULSORY!!!
There is one being held in Wairoa on Sunday 23rd of April (Time to be confirmed). Please let all who are interested in
being a coach know this date and that they must attend and bring ID.
Season kick off is Saturday 6th May.
Kind regards,
Megan Barkley
Secretary
Wairoa JAB