We live in a time of remarkable and enormous change. We also live in a time when the balance between human needs, and the resources available to meet these, is Area School becoming more and more precarious. The skyrocketing cost of petrol is the tip of

Monday 27th August, 2012 the iceberg in many respects, but is an example of an essential resource becoming Term 3 Newsletter Number 7 scarcer, with its availability governed by the age old economic doctrine of supply and Phone: 06 388 0130 demand – as supply decreases, price Email: [email protected] increases. [email protected] Website: http://tas.spikeatschool.co.nz With the current rate of human consumption of resources, as well as the rapid destruction Tena koutou katoa of the natural environment, the future of the world as we know it is questionable. The Welcome back to another week. Another deep sea bottom trawling practiced by Asian busy few days ahead with the Year 4-8 Fisheries is a graphic example of the rape Winter Sports Tournament scheduled for and pillage of an essential natural resource. Thursday. We are entering a particularly If this continues, the future of fishing is busy period with the grim. Secondary Schools Tournament Week next week, and Practice Examinations the Without doubt our children, and in turn their following week. children, face a massive challenge to ensure their place in the world, and the I always make a point of sustainability of our way of life. New watching the television news Zealand is isolated from many of the each evening – sometimes disasters that plague much of the planet, but with school commitments this even here, damage to the environment is isn’t always possible, but I becoming more and more obvious. Look for try. The theory is that it is important to know example at the amount of rubbish that lines what is going on in the world. Some days our roads and highways. A simple however, the news is so depressing you illustration, but in days wonder why you make the time and effort to gone by littering was watch. virtually non-existent. In actual fact, the world as a whole is in a I take my hat off to very sad and precarious state. This begs the those people who take question, what does the future hold for recycling seriously, as mankind? well as those who practice self-sufficient the mana of our school, and town, in the independence at home by growing their own eyes of the Manawatu Netball Community. vegetables and fruit etc. We have started Have a great week!! recycling here at school and are part of the Richard McMillan “Paper for Trees” programme, which has Principal been hugely beneficial to the School. So what does the future hold? Unless there Manawatu Science & are dramatic changes to the way people view the world, the future of the human race Technology Fair hangs in the balance. Sadly the problem Just to say that our students did us proud in seems so huge, it is hard to know where to this event held at science center Palmerston start. North. We had 3 entries : How can we change the world? Of course  Maclayn Witika - hydro slope, there are no simple answers, but if we do nothing, have our grandchildren got much  Nicola Mary Geraghty – Invisible Rays hope??  Vidya Vijayakumar – Iodised Salt. Our children are the future, and we really Nicola Mary’s project received : Fonterra need to start with them - by teaching respect Science Prize – high distinction and prize for the environment, for themselves, and for money of $100.00. others. Vidya Vijayakumar’s project received: - The netball season ended over the weekend. Fonterra Science Prize – high distinction and In Taihape it was normal competition games prize money of $100.00. on Saturday, followed by the end of year tournament yesterday. -NZ Institute of Chemistry Education Trust On Saturday the Manawatu Competition Prize –First Prize with money of $150.00 concluded with playoffs for our 3 teams. - Ag Research Internship The final results were probably unexpected in view of the fact this was our first venture Please congratulate these students for their into the Manawatu scene. Our Junior Teams success, effort and dedication they had nd rd finished 2 and 3 in their respective shown towards their project. grades, while the Senior A Team was piped at the post, losing by a single goal to I would like to thank Ahnna and Avis for Palmerston North Girls High in the final. their moral support in accommodating Congratulations to our players and support these students. crew (especially their coaches and managers) - they have certainly enhanced This Week Wednesday 29th Country 7’s Thursday 30th Winter Tournament Friday 31st Last day for Financial Assistance Forms to be returned Final day for payment of NCEA Fees Junior Disco (Year 1 – 8 ) Mufti Day- Supporting Daffodil Day This Year September 3rd -7th Tournament Week 10th – 14th NCEA Practise Exams Week Wednesday 12th Scholastic Bookclub Issue 6 closes Friday 14th Year 9 Gala Thursday 20th Celebration Assembly Thursday 27th NCEA Information Evening for Year 10’s, 11’s & 12’s Friday 28th End of Term

October Monday 15th Term 4 Begins Monday 22nd Labour Day Draw Hockey Tonight we are we are playing the Horowhenua Mixed Hockey team on turf 1 Last week the Taihape Area Mixed Hockey (Palmerston North), at 5.30 pm. We will be rd Team (Year 9-13) played 3 placed leaving from TAS at 3.30pm. Dannevirke, in Palmerston North. Although Next week we are taking part in the North creating numerous scoring opportunities the island Mixed Hockey Tournament to be game ended in a 2-2 draw, with Nathan held this year in Palmerston North. Chaney the goal scorer for Taihape. Day 1 Draw (Monday) Summary 10.20 am TAS v One Tree Hill College 2 (Nathan Chaney 2) 4.20 pm TAS v Pompallier Catholic College drew with Dannevirke 2. Day 2 (Tuesday) 1.15 pm TAS v Tokoroa College

Days 3-5 (Wednesday – Friday)

Cross over games – draw dependent upon section play results Torpedos: Ferns (11-0), Kids (4-0), All Stars (6-2) Netball Ferns: Torpedos (0-11), All Stars (0-7), Kids (2-5)

th 25 August TAS Achievements

It was a lovely sunny day for the last day of TAS All Saturday netball in Taihape. The first game of the Blacks took day was the most anticipated final between the out the TAS All Black and the top Country team the following Mystics. The Mystics had a great first quarter but trophies: then the combined power of the Blacks came Opening through with them winning 27-12. The MVP was the Day, whole team as they played well as a unit to secure Round 3, this win. Whaea Sharon was really proud of their Closing effort. Day and Midget A Swaggers had a bye so the next team up was the Sportmanship R7R Rebels vs the Country Steel. This was a non- competition game but these two teams have been battling it out all season. The score yesterday was in favour of the Steel but again Ren and Raylene TAS R&R Rebels won: Round 3 and most awarded a team MVP as they all played so well. conscientious Junior Team

TAS Ferns TAS Ferns won: Opening Day and Round 1 played the TAS Torpedos won: Round 3 ,Closing Day and Country Kids Midget Junior Sportsmanship and were beaten. They Special awards went to: have progressed  Brooklyn Walker – most outstanding Midget so beautifully player in their skills  Georgia Adams – most conscientious over the season and I was very impressed with Midget both on and off the court Sharyn Adams- most improved umpire their teamwork and commitment. Kealeigh was 

MVP as she was always free for the ball. The All Blacks also won best dressed team on The TAS Torpedos played the All Stars and they Closing day, dressing up in rubbish bags as All had a good win, 6-2. Te Ngore was the MVP Blacks. showing great ball handling and vision down the court. Heather and Lani were both very pleased TAS Mum Sarah Hay was the best dressed senior with their teams. making a very credible and scary Hulk.

Closing Day Scores Thanks to every one for their support over the season, we’ve been very lucky with the fine All Blacks: Tactix (16-1), Pulse (26-3), Swaggers weather. (14-2), Mystics (11-4) Winter Tourny is this Thursday so after this could Swaggers: Pulse (2-6), Mystics (2-14), All Blacks all uniforms be returned to me in named plastic (2-14), Tactix (4-7) bags. R&R Rebels: Magics (6-0), Steel (2-4) Sharyn for all the help I received from Studyit for Supporting Your Child at my level 1 papers last year (I got 100% Home: Reading excellence!)”.  “Studyit made a huge difference to the 1. For beginning readers, learning basic way I approached the exam! I tried to make sight words is really important as it helps my answers biologically detailed, but with fluency. See your child's teacher for concise, even though I was really stressed lists of important words and flash cards. for time”. 2. At any level, listen to your child read and  “Seems that all us Studyit users found ask him/her questions about what they the exam went incredibly well, even though have read to check their understanding. 3 News said it was really hard. I think this just goes to show the positive impact of 3. The school has invested in access to the Studyit on our performance”. following websites for any time, any place  “I went into the exam feeling a lot access to reading material. Please take the more confident knowing that I had prepared opportunity to use them. as well as I could - and a great deal of that http://www.readingeggs.co.nz preparation could not have been done http://www.sunshineonline.com.au without Studyit. It was so great to have such quick replies to all my questions, even on weekends and holidays”.

Student Website Studyit gives students more confidence! New Zealand's most popular student website Exam Preparation Tips turned eight on 1st March. Studyit Make sure you understand what you www.studyit.org.nz began supporting have studied. Don’t just try to memorise NCEA students on March 1 2004. Studyit is it. a free, safe, and successful online support Ask your teacher or classmates for help if site developed and managed by CWA New you find something difficult to understand. Media, a business unit of Learning Media. Look again at what you have studied as soon as possible after class. Studyit has everything needed to get You are more likely to remember achieve, merit, and excellence, written in information if you look at it again within 24 hours of first hearing it. student terms, as well as fourteen very active Organise your study time. forums where expert teachers answer A revision timetable will help you make student questions at night, in the weekends, the most of your study time. and during holidays. Eat something before you study. Food will give your brain the energy it Recent feedback from Studyit students needs to concentrate for long periods of includes: time. Fruit is a good choice - the sugar in  “I got straight A's in math’s, thank fruit will keep you more awake than you very much for all your help on this coffee. website, it really helped me”. Drink plenty of water while you study.  “I just wanted to say a huge thanks Not drinking enough water can make you lose concentration and make it harder for If possible, sit at the front of the you to remember information. You should examination room. drink 250ml of water for every hour of If you sit at the front of the room you are study. less likely to be distracted by other Choose places to study where you will students and can hear the recording better not be disturbed. for the listening paper. Noise and other distractions make it Make sure you understand all the difficult to concentrate and can affect the instructions before you begin. amount of information you remember. Don’t be afraid to ask the examiner to Take regular breaks during study time. repeat any information you are unsure Taking a 20 minute break every two hours about. will give you time to remember what you Before you start your test, quickly look have already learned and also help you at the whole test paper . concentrate for the next two hours. Looking at the test paper quickly before Take practice tests. you start will help you to manage your There is no better way to prepare for a test time better. Decide how long you should than to take regular practice tests. Not only spend on each question. can you learn the language you need to Always read the questions carefully. pass the exam, but you can also get to One of the most common mistakes know the style of exam questions and students make is not to read the questions practise good exam techniques. carefully enough. Read all instructions Join a study group. slowly and twice if you have time. Studying with friends and classmates can Answer the questions you find easy help motivate you to study more regularly. first. Work out when you study best. Answering the questions you find easy Some people work best in the mornings, first will give you confidence and save others at night. Decide when you work at you time later on. your best and try to study at those times. Don't waste time on questions you cannot Exam Taking Tips answer. Spending a lot of time on a question can Get at least 6 hours sleep the night make you lose confidence. If you can’t before a test. answer a question go to the next one and You are more likely to remember what come back to it later, if you have time. you have learned if you have had a good Check your answers carefully. night’s sleep. If you have time at the end of the exam, read Eat before a test. through your answers. But remember, your Food will give your brain energy and first answer is usually correct so only help you to concentrate. change answers if you see a mistake. Wear comfortable clothing. Be positive and try to stay relaxed. Being uncomfortable is a distraction. If you are relaxed you will be able to Also, it’s better to wear several layers of concentrate better. Breathe slowly and clothing so you can put on or take off an deeply and try to put all negative thoughts item if you feel hot or cold. out of your mind.

everyone. The skills you learn, the places Boyd in the Navy you see and all the good times up for grabs For the last three months I have been along the way will change anyone into a undergoing Basic Common Training at the better individual, as evident with me. My Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. The only advice would be study harder at school! training was mainly emphasized on This probably sounds like a broken record, installing teamwork and urgentsy within us, but it’s worth repeating for a reason. all whilst adapting to the military lifestyle. Thousands of doors will open for you if you The first six weeks of training was breaking put in the hard yards now. School can be us down trying to get rid of any ‘civilian’ directly related to the Navy, in the fact that habits and install useful Navy habits. These the use of teamwork makes things one habits include displaying the Navy core thousand times easier. Use each other to values of courage, commitment and achieve your goals, use the wide range of comradeship. Taking pride in your talented teachers to better your knowledge appearance and what you’re doing soon and understanding as well as push your own became natural as you develop a special boundaries. You will be amazed at how relationship with an iron and boot polish. people will cut their boundaries when really, Self grooming and personal hygiene are ‘sky’s the limit!’ Nothing beats that feeling extremely important especially when you’re of achievement after setting a goal and in a dorm with 20 other men! You soon having the motivation to achieve it. develop routines and strategies that suit you and your team, to achieve tasks as simple as As you can see I am very happy with the everyone needing be showered, in uniform career path I’ve chosen and am excited to and formed up in a squad on the small push myself even further within the Royal parade ground in 8 minutes, which is where New Zealand Navy. My next steps are Basic the urgentcy factor comes in handy. Branch Training where I start my Seamanship, Damage Control and Dive Personal highlights during my training training, all getting me one step closer to would be a week of sailing around the getting Hauraki Gulf, Weapons training in onboard a Whangaparoa, being part of a hundred man ship and guard for Sir Jerry Mataparaea, learning the serve my Navy Haka and all the new friends I have country at made. These friends in a way are my new sea. family and it is said you never forget the friends you make during your BCT. Boyd I would recommend joining any of the Mower – forces, especially the Navy to anyone Sailor interested as there is something there for Quotes of the week: YUMMY APPLES “If you break your neck, if you have nothing to eat, if your house is on fire, then you got a problem. Everything else is inconvenience” ~Robert Fulghum.

“A bend in the road is not the end of the Keep collecting road... unless you fail to make the turn” ~Author Unknown. those stickers

Scholastic Bookclub Noticeboard Issue #6

We are really excited to be looking at starting Closes 12th September Scouting again in Taihape, and are looking for interested adult helpers and youth. There is a Please make cheques payable to well resourced hall already to open again for Taihape Area School young people in the community – boys and girls. 2 experienced past Scouters are prepared to mentor the group in its early stages as well as support from other parts of the region

Keas (yr1-3) – fun, games, crafts, cooking, out and about

Cubs is for those towards the end of year 3 – 6 – more fun, outdoors, lots of badges and things in the community

Scouts – end of year 6 through to year 10 – camps, outdoors, a Jamboree at the end of 2013, National schools etc

Take a look at the website www.scouts.org.nz for more information and register your interest or phone 0800 Scouts. Once we gauge if there is community interest we will call an initial meeting in time to start in Term 4. BUT we need your support, so have a look and give us a call. Text and I will return your call when available Student Trustee Election for the Board of Trustees

THE WEEK AHEAD Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Tutors – Distribute Student Trustee Nomination Forms to students on roll

STUDENT TRUSTEE ELECTION FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES

of Trustees. A nomination form and a copy of this notice is being distributed to all eligible voters on the student roll. Further nomination forms can be obtained from the Office or from the Library.

Nominations close at Noon on Friday 7September 2012 and should be accompanied by a candidate’s statement. Completed Nomination Forms should be delivered to the Returning Officer Mrs. Somerville [at the library]

hours the Centre is open.

the library.

take place at Tutor Time on Thursday 20 September, with final voting closing at Noon Friday 21September .

Country 7’s Tournament Wednesday 29th August Just a reminder that the Country Sevens Tournament is on this Wednesday! The students are really looking forward to this event and it would be great to see you there to support!

Division 1 Round 1 10:20am – 10:35am Pool A Pool B Marton Junction Bye Mataroa Bye Ohakune Dynamite vs F1 Waiouru Hurricanes vs TAS Huia F3 TAS Utiku vs Waiouru Chiefs F2 vs Orautoha F4

Round 2 11:00am – 11:15am Ohakune Dynamite Bye Waiouru Hurricanes Bye Waiouru chiefs’ vs Marton Junction F1 Orautoha vs Mataroa F3 Mangaweka vs TAS Utiku F 2 TAS Huia vs Hunterville F 4

Round 3 11:40am - 11:55am Waiouru Chiefs Bye Orautoha Bye TAS Utiku vs Ohakune Dynamite F1 Mataroa vs Waiouru Marton Junction vs Mangaweka F 2 TAS Huia vs Hunterville F 4

Round 4 12:20pm – 12:35pm TAS Utiku Bye Hunterville Bye Mangaweka vs Waiouru Chiefs Field 1 TAS Huia vs Orautoha Field 3 Ohakune Dynamite vs Marton Junction Field 2 Waiouru Hurricanes vs Mataroa Field 4

Round 5 12:45pm – 1:00pm Mangaweka Bye TAS Huia Bye Marton Junction vs TAS Utiku Field 1 Mataroa vs Hunterville Field 3 Waiouru Chiefs vs Ohakune Dynamite Field 2 Orautoha vs Waiouru Hurricanes Field 4

Round 6 1:10pm – 1:25pm Mangaweka Bye TAS Huia Bye Marton Junction vs TAS Utiku Field 1 Mataroa vs Hunterville Field 3 Waiouru Chiefs vs Ohakune Dynamite Field 2 Orautoha vs Waiouru Hurricanes Field 4

Round 6 1:10pm – 1:25pm 1st v 1st Field 1 3rd v 3rd Field 3 5th v 5th Field 5 2nd v 2nd Field 2 4th v 4th Field 4

Division 2 Round 1 10:00am – 10:15am Pool A Pool B Fast and Furious vs Raetihi F1 Hunterville vs Team 1TBA F3 Marton Junction vs Ohakune Detonators F 2 Waiouru Crusader vs TAS Pirates F 4

Round 2 10:40am – 10:55am Pool A Pool B Ohakune Detonators vs Fast and Furious F 1 Hunterville vs TAS Pirates F3 Raetihi vs Marton Junction F 2 Team 1 vs Waiouru Crusaders F 4

Round 3 11:20am – 11:35am Pool A Pool B Fast and Furious vs Marton Junction Field 1 Hunterville vs Waiouru Crusader Field 3 Ohakune Detonators vs Raetihi Field 2 TAS Pirates vs Team 1 Field 4

Round 4 12:00pm – 12:15pm 1st v 1st Field 1 3rd v 3rd Field 3 2nd v 2nd Field 2 4th v 4th Field 4