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From the Acting Principal What’s Happening
Kia ora tātou, Term Dates Term 3: July 25 - September 23 Welcome back everyone to Term Three at Papamoa College. Term 4: October 10 - December 14
Enrolment Information Evening This term has started with a particular focus on learning with our Parent/Student Wednesday 17 August from 6.30pm – Conferences running in Week One. Thank you to all the parents, whanau and 8.00pm in the Theatre. This evening will caregivers who came onto campus to discuss their child's learning with our cover general information about what teaching staff. The ongoing support of our community plays such a substantial Papamoa College has to offer and role in helping make Papamoa College such a positive place to learn, work and how the 2017 enrolment process works play. for new students.
This term is also filled with a myriad of events across all levels of the school: AIMS
Games, Open Days for universities, Winter Camps, Noho Marae, Winter
Tournament Week, Rugby by the Beach Tournament, Open Night and our practice exams.
Learning Focus
Once again, providing a foundation for our learning this term is our schoolwide AIMS Information Evening theme, 'Visions of Grandeur.' Exciting learning experiences include: innovative Wednesday 24 August 6.00pm - garden designs, the creation of Olympic Games proposals and critical 7.00pm this will be held in the Theatre. evaluations of leadership decisions in the 20th century. Our students are It is a great opportunity for continually exploring and developing their learning in the most engaging and participating students and their authentic ways. parents/whanau to meet with the
coaches and teachers assisting in With such an exciting term ahead, we all look forward to seeing you out and each sport, and to find out the plan about at some of our schoolwide events. Thank you once again for your support for the week of the 2016 AIMS games. of Papamoa College.
Practice Exams Regards Monday 5 September – Friday 9
September is Practice Exam week for Catherine Neidhardt all year 11, 12 and 13 students. Acting Principal
NZQA Fees
All Year 11, 12 & 13 Students will incur a The Parents & Friends Group of Papamoa College Present NZQA Fee of $76.70. This needs to be paid by Wednesday 31 August. If paid after this date a late fee of $50.00 may Sweet As Kiwi Quiz Night apply.
Saturday 17 September Staff Only Day Papamoa College Theatre Friday 2 September is a Staff Only Day. Doors Open 6.30pm – Quiz Starts 7.00pm School is closed for instruction on this day. Drinks, Food, Auctions, Prizes for Best Dressed, Live Music Lost Property Tickets are only $20 per person or $120 for a team of 6 If your child has misplaced something Early Bird $100 / Team of 6 (6-19 August) at school they can check Lost Property, which is located at Student Tickets can be purchased from the College Reception Services.
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Rugby Talk
1XV Rugby
The Papamoa College 1XV rugby team have won the 3rd Division title and are now playing in the 2nd Division competition for the first time. The team have beaten Mount Maunganui College on 2 occasions this year with the last win a 32-10 drumming.
Last weekend the boys beat top of the table and chiefs cup team Taupo-nui-a-Tia 29 - 21 in a thrilling match at home. The next goal for the players is a spot in the semi finals.
Mr Nick Leask Coach
Rugby by the Beach From the 24 - 26 August, Papamoa College in conjunction with the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union will host a co-educational 1XV Rugby Tournament called Rugby by The Beach.
This tournament is the brain child of teachers and 1XV coaches Craig Budd and Nick Leask. "We wanted to give boys from co-ed 1XV's a chance to play tournament rugby" - Craig Budd. There are eight 1XV teams entered into the tournment consisting of Papamoa College, Inglewood High School, Tauhara College, Putaruru College, Whangaparoa College, Fraser High School, Morrinsville College and Rotorua Lakes High School. Games will be played on the Papamoa College field during the 3 days.
All are welcome to come along and enjoy a few games of good Rugby.
Rugby Representatives Papamoa College 1XV rugby players Quinn Collard and Mahonri Ngakuru have been selected in the Bay of Plenty U16 representative team for the upcoming season. Both boys have worked extremely hard for this honor and are excited about the opportunity. It is great to see our student’s exceptional talent is being recognised in the Rubgy arena.
Other members of the 1XV team James Cowie Quinn Collard Mahonri Ngakuru and Marc Murray were selected to trial for the U16 and U18 teams.
Well done boys!
Mr Nick Leask
Change to the Schoolhopper Route 319
Route 319 has been run with two morning routes and two afternoon routes. The schoolhopper are changing this on Monday 8 August and will be combining these runs so there is one inbound morning route and one outbound afternoon route. The route and timings can be found on our website www.papamoacollege.school.nz or a copy is at Reception.
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Waikato Young Leaders Day
On Wednesday 6 July the Upper Middle School Leaders took a trip to Waikato University to take part in the Waikato Young Leaders Day.
We were involved with leadership enhancing activities, listening to guest speakers and interacting with other students from 33 school s across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. (In fact over 400 students attended). A few speakers that we would like to mention are: Maioro Barton, Niwha Jones and Nic Martin.
Maioro Barton is a young man who was born with Spinabifida. He talked to us about his journey, how to overcome obstacles and to be resilient. He lives by the quote; "Don't dwell on the disability, think about the possibilities."
Nipha Jones Was a local community constable who works with youth. He outlined how important it is to know yourself and know what you stand for.
Nic Martin: Is the drummer for the Kiwi band Devilskin. What he has accomplished in the music industry at such a young age is amazing. He encouraged us to always use the word 'yet.' "I can't do that...YET, I don't know how...YET."
The five Head Students from a range of high schools talked about their own leadership journeys. Some of the key things that we took away from them was: -Don't procrastinate Maioro Barton -It takes 6 seconds to make a good or bad decision -Don't over-commit to responsibility -Don't wait for change, be the change
We highly recommend this course for future Year 9 & 10 leaders as it was truly inspirational.
Joseph Olsen 10AWA2 Las Filo 10AWA1 Upper Middle School Leaders
Study Link
Students thinking about further study after they leave Water Polo school have a lot of decisions to make.
StudyLink’s website is a great place to visit to get you During the July School holidays Emily Williamson thinking about what it will cost to live and study. attended the 2016 Pan Pacific Youth Water Polo StudyLink can help you work out if study is right for you Festival held in Auckland. This is the largest water polo tournament in the Southern Hemisphere and is held and how you would support yourself. How much money you may need to support yourself could surprise you. every two years. This year there were 150 teams competing across 4 divisions from New Zealand, South Once you’ve made the decision to study it’s a good Africa, Australia and America. Emily is a member of the idea to sign up to receive emails from StudyLink. This Tauranga Girls U14 A team.
way you won’t miss out on important information, like when to apply and documents you need to send. The team went through the pool round unbeaten. The semi-final game was against Sydney Northern Breakers. We encourage students and parents to check out Unfortunately, the team made mistakes which Sydney www.studylink.govt.nz. capitalised on and they lost 8-3. For the Bronze medal match against NSW Platypuses was a very hard game
For further information about careers and further but the end result was 3-2 to Tauranga Girls U14A. study options, students can see or email Mrs Jo Neal - Careers Advisor Written by [email protected] Emily Williamson 9AWA1
Emily is now training and preparing for Division 1 nationals which is being held in Wellington in October.
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Knitting Club
On Wednesday 27 July three students from the schools knitting group were invited to represent Papamoa College in Judea for the annual Mission Without Borders meeting. The three girls, two of which came from the LMS and one from the senior block were accompanied by Mrs Naylor and Mrs Frost. We as a knitting group donated 10 blankets to The Mission without Boarders cause. Mission without boarders (Operation Coverup) is a group of people who come from around the Bay of Plenty to donate knitted or crocheted goods to this cause. The blankets get baled up and sent overseas with some volunteers , to be unpacked and given to family's in Eastern Europe who need them. We continue to keep knitting for this cause every year.
Phoebe McGovern Knitting Club representatives donating to 78TAT2 Mission without Boarders
Inspriational Speaker
On Wednesday 27 July Heelan Tompkins came to speak to the Year 9 & 10's. She is a double Olympian; representing New Zealand in both Athens and Beijing for Equestrian.
Heelan has worked really hard to get to such a high standard. She has also had good people by her side to support her and help make miracles happen.
I learned that you have to try hard to be successful and you have to be kind. I also think that it is awesome to get out of your comfort zone and get to know others, make new friends and ask for help. I also learned about being resilient and not giving up. Heelan was inspirational and helped me to realise that anything is possible.
Princesse Gaden Heelan Tompkins 9AWA1
Mobility Carparks
Can parents please avoid using Mufti Day
the mobility carparks out side Papamoa College donated $951.10 to Deaf Aotearoa last term as the school, unless you have the part of the Citizenship program's mufti days. appropriate documentation on display. This money will go towards providing services and support to New Zealanders who are deaf or hard of hearing. Well done to all those Thank you students who participated and donated!
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