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Greetings to You All! the Year Is Gaining Momentum, with Students and Staff Busy in All Aspects of School Life outlookJUNE 2016 | TERM 2 Founded 1959 Photos compliments of Tim Plant - Onehunga Community News Nick Harker accepting the L3 OHS Scholarship on behalf of Alexandra Harker. Gareth Leadbeater, Jaime Rodger - L3 OHS Scholarship, and Deidre Shea Greetings to you all! The year is gaining momentum, with Students and Staff busy in all aspects of school life. Students are working with Staff to maximize their academic achievement. Many students are making the most of the wide co-curricular programme especially in the areas of Sport and Performing Arts. We would like to thank everyone who contributes to giving our students these opportunities, it wouldn’t be possible without the many staff, parents and community volunteers who give their time. It has been great to see the students representing their school with immense Loyalty and Courage. Student Achievement Level One Level Two Level Three 3 Way Conversations Alex Palmer 12He Shivahni Chhima 13Gr Alexandra Harker We held our annual OHS Scholarship We held our first set of 3 Way Thomas Campbell 12Hm Brooke Whitinui 13Gr Jaime Rodger Assembly on Monday 16 May. In all Conversations on Tuesday 17 and Kristiana Mann 12Ne Menorah Gafa 13Db 20 students were recognised for Wednesday 18 May. Approx. 900 Shanaya Deo 12Ne Bethany Li 13Gr outstanding achievement. This is conversations were booked over the two Rosie Hayden 12He Hannah Shepherd 13Gr the most scholarships we have had days. Thank you to all of our families and Alyssa Haley 12Ne Suzy Musgrave 13Kr across the three levels. To receive students who attended the conversations. Filip Vachuda 12Ne Rosalea Catterson 13Lt a Scholarship – students require Staff enjoyed working with you to discuss Bradley Coleman 13Lt a 95% GPA, or rank score of 304 your child’s achievement and next steps. Nicha Khenkhok 13Lt across their best 80 credits. Students We highly value your contribution and Jessica MacDonald 13Gr receiving the Scholarships were: the relationships that this process helps Melody Lino 13Db to foster. THIS ISSUE: Business School Accounting Students PE & Health Department thank the Auckland Airport p4 Meet the Business Leaders p7 for their Support p10 Rainbows End Trip p16 Reflecting on our past 24 Pleasant Street, Onehunga, Auckland 1061, New Zealand | E [email protected] | P +64 9 636 6006 | www.onehungahigh.school.nz 1 from the principal Enrolments for Starpath – Investigating UE Year 9 2017 We have continued our Starpath partnership with UoA. The focus of the current research is looking at University Entrance. We are hoping that as a result of this work, Enrolment at Onehunga High School is governed by an more of our Y13 students will gain this qualification. enrolment scheme, which consists of a home zone and procedures for enrolling out of zone students. School Targets for 2016 In zone students have an automatic right of entry. Roll Based Achievement: Enrolment will take place as follows: • 70% of Year 9 and 10 cohort will meet the expected curriculum level for literacy 1 August – 19 August 8:30am – 3:30pm and numeracy by end of 2016 Mon–Fri (Appointment necessary) • 70% of Year 11 cohort achieve NCEA Level 1 15 August – 18 August 3:30pm – 6:00pm • 70% of Year 12 cohort achieve NCEA Level 2 (No appointment necessary) • 70% of Year 13 cohort achieve NCEA Level 3 Out of zone enrolments will take place prior to 7 Quality Achievement: September. (Appointment necessary) • 15% of students who achieve NCEA Level 1, 2 or 3, will do so with Excellence Applications from out of zone students will be processed in priority order. Details of this are contained in Achievement of Former Students the enrolment scheme which can be found at Congratulations to Toni-Anne Patton on being awarded the Top graduate in the www.onehungahigh.school.nz Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations To make an appointment for enrolment or to obtain any in 2015. information regarding the enrolment process please Board of Trustees contact the following: On behalf of the Students and Staff at OHS we would like to acknowledge the work In zone applicants – School Receptionist of the former Board of Trustees over the last three years. Thank you for all your efforts (Ms Julita Hooker) 636 6006 ext 8000 and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure that the school continues to go from Out of zone applicants – Principal’s PA strength to strength. (Mrs Lyn Hede) 636 6006 ext 8006 In the recent Board Elections 4 members of our previous Board were re-elected Documents required for enrolment: – Fran Mes, Kym Amiatu, Charlie Forrest and Tim Maifeleni. We also welcome two new members Tanya Harvey and Makalita Kolo. Thank you to all people who put • Student’s birth certificate or passport themselves forward for election. Congratulations to Sarah Dillaman who joins the • The most recent school report board as the Staff Representative. If not a New Zealand or Australian resident, Course Selection for 2017 please provide: We are at the time of the year when students select their intended courses of study • Student’s passport for 2017. All the information for students and families to make informed decisions • Student Visa about their course for next year is accessed through the Parent / Student Portal on our • Parent’s Work Permit website under Course Selection 2017. • Proof of residence (in zone enrolments only): We have developed an online Course Selector that allows students to look at different ie Rental Agreement or Rates Demand or recent course options. Once they have made their choices Students will be able to submit Electricity or telephone account their intended course online to their Tutor teacher for discussion. The 2017 prospectus will be available from 25 July 2016. We encourage students to consult with a range of people including Family, Teachers, Deans, Tutors, HODs and the Careers advisors when deciding on their courses for Year 9 2017 INFORMATION next year. EVENING will be held at Our Principal, Deidre Shea, returns from her Term 2 Sabbatical, after looking at Modern Learning Environments here in New Zealand and Overseas. This work will 4:30pm on Wednesday 27 be invaluable as we work with the Ministry to develop the school. July 2016. We are looking forward to the Distinguished Alumni Dinner on 5 August when we recognize three very successful former students : Professor Peter Norrie; Madeleine Sami; and Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr. We look forward to seeing you there. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Term break, especially the group of students and staff who are visiting Vietnam. We look forward to hearing Fees for NCEA and about your adventures on Scholarship 2016 your return. Year 11, 12 and 13 students are required to pay NZQA Michelle Heather and fees to have their results recorded on their Record of Gareth Leadbeater Achievement and to receive certificates. The fee for Acting Principals NCEA is $76.70 and Scholarship is $30 per subject. Term 2 Fees are due now. 2 superstar awards Contact details We email all newsletters and notices to families as well as a paper copy. To ensure you receive your electronic copy please provide us with a current email address. If your contact details change at any time please ensure you let us know by emailing [email protected] or phone 6366006. Congratulations to the following students who have Congratulations received Superstar Awards: to the following past pupils who have just graduated from the University of Waikato Steven Stebbings Bachelor of Laws Levy Aigaalii 9Dl Fariah Quadri 9Fa Christina Vehikite Postgraduate Diploma in Music Helen Alp 9Fa Rochantaye Salatielu Stowers 9Kt Andrei Campbell 9Fn Damian Tapasu 9Kt Mishal Lata Bachelor of Social Work Sio Faatamala 9Hw Margaret Time 9Hf Macayla Gardener 9Wv Danilo Tongia 9Fa Hannah Giles 12Cz Abraham Tupou 9Hf Michele Herewini 9Hf Gospel Tupu 9Hf William Kiria 9Wv Rochelle Vaeteru 9Fn School Neha Kumar 9Fa Likitui Vanisi 9Hw Uniform Shop Jonathon Loa 9Hf Eden Warahi 9Sm Pisila Nau 9Fn Hours Term Three Monday and Thursday lunchtime ie 1:40 – 2:20pm The last week of each term the school uniform shop will be closed. Craft Club Craft Club is a weekly lunchtime activity group. Students bring their own projects to work on and use provided resources, to share ideas and learn new craft skills. Recent projects have included decorating mini canvases, card making, cross stitch and sewing. Distinguished Alumni Dinner 2016 This year the school is combining the Onehunga High Business School Hall of Fame Dinner and the Distinguished Alumni Dinner to bring you one ‘bonanza’ event which will be held at the Ellerslie Event Centre on Friday 5 August from 6pm. We are inducting three very successful former students: Professor Peter Norrie (Chief Psychiatrist and Director of Clinical Services for Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services at Australian Capital Territory Health); Madeleine Sami (popular actress, comedian and musician) and Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr (Maori leader and voyager of waka Haunui, academic and entrepreneur). Tickets are available from Eleni Te Paa (Business School Administrator) on [email protected] or Clare Kurtovich (Relationship Manager) on ckurtovich@ohs. Holly Hu 9Ku, Caitlin Taylor 9Ku, Macayla Gardener 9Wv, Diane Amanoni 10Pg, Keely Liggett 10Pg, Rebecca Young 10Wz, Catherine Huang 10Pg, Neha Kumar 9Fa, Fariah Quadri 9Fa, school.nz or 021897095. Joannie Sutcliffe 13 Kr, Alexia Shepherd 12Cw (Absent) 3 Business School The Year 12 and 13 Accounting classes along with Ms Downs and Ms Carlisle were invited to attend a ‘Meet the Business Leaders’ working lunch at the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) head office in Parnell on 11 May. This was an opportunity for students to talk to successful young professionals in the business world and hear about the various stages of their careers.
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