KEY DATES:
14/3 – School Talent Quest starts No.2 - Friday 11 March 16/3 – Wgtn Regional Athletics Champs 19/3 – CSW Futsal Championships 19/3 – CSW Waka Ama Principal’s Message 24/3 – Teacher Only Day 30/3-1/4 – Food Week – House Competition Tena Koutou Katoa
31/3 – CSW Golf Phillips Cup Dear Parents / Caregivers 4-8/4 – Tournament Week 9-10/4 – Relay for Life The term is now well-advanced and the school has a pleasant, 12/4 – CSW Senior Ki o Rahi settled feel to it. School life is busy and amongst the regular 12/4 – Drama Evening lessons people have been busy with school trips, field work, sports 15-17/4 – 1st XI Hockey Trip Kapiti & Whanganui trips and auditions are under way for our major school production. 16/4 – CSW Mountainbiking We have had another successful Dragon Boat season with both boats making the final and our Phoenix crew again winning that event. At Hutt Zone athletics on Tuesday we had a very good day TERM ONE DATES: with Chris Gillespie Year 12 breaking the record in the Intermediate Monday 1 February – Friday 15 April Boys High Jump – jumping 1.85m against the record of 1.84m set
TEACHER ONLY DAY & EASTER: in 1996. Teacher Only Day – Thursday 24 March Good Friday – Friday 25 March There are many opportunities for parents and caregivers to get Easter Monday – Monday 28 March involved in the life of the school and in support of your child’s Easter Tuesday – Tuesday 29 March education and wider enjoyment of school.
TERM TWO DATES: Preparation is already underway for winter sports and we depend Monday 2 May – Friday 8 July on volunteer help from parents for our winter sports through Teacher Only Day – Friday 3 June coaching, managing, transporting and fundraising. Queen’s Birthday – Monday 6 June In August our major school production will take the stage. This year TERM THREE DATES: we are doing “Back to the 80’s” which is a musical containing your Monday 25 July – Friday 23 September most popular songs from the 80’s. This is a school-wide event and Teacher Only Day – Friday 26 August we will need help with set construction, costumes, make-up,
fundraising etc. If you can help either long-term or short-term then TERM FOUR DATES: please let me know. Monday 10 October – Friday 9 December Labour Day – Monday 24 October Our Home and School Association meets monthly and is always looking for new members to assist in its efforts on behalf of the BOARD OF TRUSTEES school – keep an eye on the school newsletter/website for dates of Meet on the first Tuesday of each month at next meeting. 6.30pm in the board room. All welcome to attend. continued on page 2…… Principal’s Message continued from page 1 YEAR 9 & 10 ACTIVITIES WEEK 5-8 December 2016 A very important opportunity for involvement is This year Activities Week will take place our Board of Trustees. Board elections are this from Monday 5 December - Thursday 8 year with nomination forms going out in early in December (term 4). Details of activities to May and due by May 20. If you have an interest choose from will come out to students early in joining the Board you would be welcome to April. Some activities will be 'away' trips, others attend meetings on March 15 and April 19 to see will be local and there will be some school-based what happens. Meetings commence at 6.30pm. activities where payment is not required. For The Board would also benefit from a person with those activities that incur a cost, all payments will accounting expertise. The Board provides be required in full, by September, so if possible, governance for the school in setting policies and putting money aside now will help towards setting the strategic direction of the school. It is meeting those costs. a great way to have influence in the development of your child’s school. YEAR 10 CAMP TO NELSON LAKES
5-8 December 2016 At long last our Performing Arts upgrade is Does your young person enjoy being in the nearing completion. We will take possession mountains, walking in the bush, swimming in very soon although a fault with heaters is beautiful lakes, reading, photography and white causing a delay. We have not had the funds to water rafting? Then Nelson Lakes Camp could build new and we have not been allowed by MoE be for them!!!!! regulations to expand its size. So it is a refurbishment but we are pleased with the result Start saving now for the fun that is Year 10 as it enhances a tired facility, hopefully has rid us Camp in St Arnaud from 5 - 8 December 2016. of tiresome leaks and enables a more unified There are limited spaces – 24 students – for this department with shared spaces between Music Camp. This will be on a first come first serve and Drama. basis when the deposit is made.
Finally March 1 is a date that we submit our roll We are unsure of the total cost for the camp at numbers to the Ministry for our roll-based staffing this stage due to unknown grant money. The and operational funding. We have a 738 regular junior activity lists are due to be completed by students in the school another 12 involved in a mid-May. A deposit of $100 will be required in trades academy plus 38 international fee paying June. students. This continues the steady rise in roll over the last few years supported by 2 strong Jude Rankin - Sciences Teacher Year 9 intakes. This year we enrolled 179 at Heretaunga College Year 9 our third highest intake in 12 years. Ph (04) 9399370 ext 837
Fax: (04) 9399371 Bruce Hart email: [email protected] Principal [email protected] LATE TO SCHOOL Students are reminded that if they are late to school they must head to Ms Lucas's office (on HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Mondays) or Mrs Thomas’s office (Tues - Fri). It is expected that students will arrive to school on This group of hardworking parents/staff meet on time each day. the second Tuesday of each month. We are looking for new members this year as well as a Secretary. Please contact Karen Pearson MAKING PAYMENTS AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE (Chairperson) at: If you wish to make a CASH or CHEQUE [email protected]. payment at the school office, this can be done from 8:00am until 2:15pm each day. However, Please ask everyone to “Like” our Facebook EFTPOS facilities are available until 3:15pm. page - HC Home and School. The close off time allows for cash up and banking to be completed by our finance staff.
EMAIL ADDRESSES LIBRARY If you have a NEW or CHANGED EMAIL We’ve got over 30 student librarians working ADDRESS we need to update these, because with us this year. They’ve all started working we would like to communicate with you more on their certificates and completed their first directly on an ongoing basis. Can you please shift of duty at Morning Break. It’s great to send us your new email address to: have so many involved and we look forward [email protected], including your name and especially the name(s) of your to working with them this year. child(ren). Don’t forget we have a range of ways you can keep up to date with what’s going on in Hello to all school families our library. Follow us on Facebook or have a I have been advised that we have had a large look at our library OPAC (accessible from number of bicycles stolen in recent days from our the Heretaunga College website under the local schools. Please be aware that if your child library link in the top corner). is cycling to school you may need to remind them that they should lock up their bicycle to keep it UNIFORM safe while at school. Kind regards. A reminder to parents of students who come
Kerry Fenton - Senior Constable 8199 to school with incorrect uniform items - School Community Officer - Upper Hutt Police please do provide a note for your child if Direct Dial 9794699 there is an issue regarding their uniform. As CID:1345063595999 the weather begins to cool, it is important to note that only plain black jackets CALCULATORS (weatherproof material not hoodie or We are selling the Sharp EL-531 scientific sweatshirt) are correct uniform jackets. No calculator for $18 and the Casio Graphics beanies until term 2, and only plain black calculator for $90 - still the cheapest prices in caps (without logos or other colours) are town! And we engrave your child's name for permitted. Girls - plain white socks only (no free! Orders and payment through the student Nike ticks or other logos). It is appreciated office. that you support the school by ensuring that FREE AFTERSCHOOL MATHS TUITION your child attends in correct school uniform. This is available every Wednesday in Morgan 5 from 3.15 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. All welcome. FUTURE LEADERS INTERMEDIATE LEADERSHIP COURSE CHESS CLUB Do you: Aspire to be a school leader or team Mr Carter runs this Club every Wednesday at captain? Want to improve your leadership morning break (11.25-12.10) in the Morgan wing. skills? Want to better yourself and increase your future opportunities?
o On our five day course you will: - Gain 10 NCEA level 2 credits CONGRATULATIONS to Lilly o Learn the qualities and values of a leader - Practice how to lead a team in any Jeffries and Tylah Brown who situation, and know what it takes to lead by competed at the Horse of the example Year Show. Lilly won the Pony o Receive a course certificate for your CV, of the Year title in the dressage and improve your confidence and level 3 competition and Tylah communication skills. achieved 6th place in one dressage test at level one and Our practical, fun and effective training will have you ready to take on leadership roles within was competitive in her other school, work and family. Based on the NZ Army tests, riding against the best in Leadership Framework. New Zealand. Book now! Spaces limited to 14 students. Call 0800 FUTURE or go to www.futureleaders.co.nz for more info. Dates are 25-29 April (term one holidays). Price $600 per student.
Proactive are proud to be associated with Heretaunga College, providing students with free physio services for ACC injuries onsite at the college. We also educate students about looking after their own nutrition, sleep, mindset and physical function as part of our Four Corners of Health approach.
Proactive works with a few schools in the region as part of our Physio in Schools programme, aiming to educate students about the benefits of physiotherapy while giving free treatment to help them recover from injury. Our clinics are located in Lower Hutt (within Les Mills gym), Taranaki St, Kapiti and Porirua.
Physiotherapy can help injuries heal faster and give you confidence to play sport and to resume everyday activities after an injury. Proactive’s physios come to Heretaunga twice a week during terms 2 and 3 on Mondays and Wednesdays, 1pm – 5pm. Students can make appointments at the student reception.
SHADOWS OF SHOAH 13 February 2016 - 8 May 2016 | Golden Homes Gallery
Shadows of Shoah is a multidisciplinary exhibition created to communicate the significance and gravity of the Holocaust in a unique and artistic way. The Shadows of Shoah exhibition is largely the work of New Zealand photographer and composer Perry Trotter, with research and interviews by Sheree Trotter. The exhibited work is based on interviews of Holocaust survivors from around the world and presents selected poignant incidents from these survivors' experiences. The Holocaust is quickly passing from society's consciousness and many now have no knowledge at all of this most pivotal of events. For many, the Holocaust has become merely a faceless statistic or historical anomaly. In such a culture, Shadows of Shoah seeks to introduce the Holocaust via brief, artistic, emotionally powerful presentations that convey the incomprehensible human tragedy in a deeply personal way, and to connect with media savvy young people in particular. The exhibition utilizes multiple HD projectors, HD monitors, motion sensors, custom control software, control PCs, LED lighting and audio equipment, all housed in a 7.76m diameter circular enclosure. The Shadows of Shoah Exhibition has been described as unique, ground-breaking, cutting edge and beautifully produced. The exhibition runs until 8 May and would be of interest to your History, English and Social Sciences students although it has relevance to all students. The exhibition itself can be viewed in approximately 25 minutes and there is no charge. There is also the possibility of having a representative from the Holocaust Centre in Wellington come and speak with your students too during your visit (subject to availability). Further information about this exhibition and relevant resource material can be found at www.shadowsofshoah.com
REBECCA PUBBEN | EDUCATION COORDINATOR Email: [email protected]
PARENTING OF TEENS COURSE Increase confidence in interactions with teens Reduce use of anger with teens Increase effectiveness in parenting teens Improve quality of relationship with teens Starts 10 May 2016. 8 weeks, Tuesdays 7-9pm. Venue: Moera Community Centre, Lower Hutt. Contact Parent Help: www.parenthelp.org.nz, phone (04) 802 5767 or [email protected].
Sports News
Dragon Boating The Wellington Secondary Schools Championships were held last Sunday on Wellington Waterfront. An exciting day of racing saw Heretaunga Phoenix and Heretaunga Pendragons make it to the A Grade Final in the Mixed Event. The Phoenix won, beating Upper Hutt Storm by 1 second. Making us winners of the event 2 years in a row. The Pendragons placed 5th in the same event.
Thanks to Mr Pearson and Ms Beckett for coaching and managing the teams. The early start to training and hard work has paid off.
Hutt Zone Athletics
The event took place on Tuesday at Newtown Park, it got off to a wet start but dried up throughout the day and we had some fantastic results. The Highlight of the Day came right at the end when Chris Gillespie broke the Intermediate Boys High Jump record. Chris Jumped 1.85 and broke the previous record of 1.84 which has stood for 20 years since C. Condliff of Naenae College set it in 1996, a whole 4 years before Chris was born! Congratulations Chris, your hard work and training paid off!
Participants gain points for their college if they are placed in the top 5. The overall Winners of the Team shield on the day were Girls HVHS 1st Upper Hutt College 2nd Heretaunga 3rd. HIBS won the Boys event with Heretaunga coming 5th.
The following Athletes placed in the top 3 in their events
First name Surname Event age group Place Frances Manase 100m SG 1 Bailey Maule 100m JB 1 Phoenix James-Gray 200m JB 1 Frances Manase 200m SG 1 Camryn Johnson 3000m JG 1 Alicia Clegg High Jump SG 1 Chris Gillespie High Jump IB 1st New Record Coby Crafer Javelin JB 1 The above qualify for the Regional Champs- Wed 16 March Phoenix James-Gray 100m JB 2 Relay Team 4 x 100m JG 2 Aria Fono Javelin SG 2 Baylin Hall Javelin SB 2 Coby Crafer Long Jump JB 2 Alicia Clegg 100m SG 3 Jade Slater 100m IG 3 Ashley Lynch 200m JG 3 Bailey Maule 200m JB 3 Jade Slater 200m IG 3 Liam Nicol 3000m JB 3 Lara Cooper Discus JG 3 Brandi-Lee Wilson High Jump JG 3 Jade Slater Long Jump IG 3 Summer Sports
Volleyball
Volleyball has got underway this term with 3 senior teams and 2 junior teams. We got off to a bumpy start with students and parents not realising that sport registrations forms MUST be completed before students can play for the college. Unfortunately this meant withdrawing 2 senior teams from the competition and the students missing out on playing.
Ruarri Schoeman (Year 11) has passed his Volleyball New Zealand Local Referees Course and is now umpiring the Junior Games. Congratulations Ruarri! Montana Hepi and Crystal Ruatara (year 12) both attended the College Sport Wellington introduction to volleyball coaching course at Te Rauparaha Arena this term. Montana is now coaching the Junior Girls Teams on a Thursday after school.
Touch Touch got underway this week we have over 30 students playing touch under the guidance of Parent Coach Brett Keno. Both teams showed a lot of promise so we look forward to some good results.
Winter Sport Trials Trials are underway, please see updated list below. Note there have been some changes for Netball and Basketball. If you would like to trial please register at the school office and pay for your sport.
Hockey 14 and 21 March Boys 4.30 to 6.00pm Maidstone Park
Girls 5.30 to 7.00pm
Netball 9 and 16 March Prem 1 and Prem 2 School Netball
21 and 22 March All Juniors (year 9 and 10) Courts
Basketball Boys and Girls 15 March Seniors - 5.00pm to 7.00pm Sports Centre year 9 to 13 17 March Juniors - 6.30pm to 8.30pm
22 March Seniors - 5.00 to 7.00pm
Badminton Monday 21 March Senior and Juniors Sports Centre
Boys and Girls year 9 to 13 3.30pm to 5.00pm
Rugby Register before 21 There are no trials for Rugby. Register at N/A
March the school office before 18 March
Boys Football 11 March Juniors 3.30pm to 4.30pm School Field No Trial for Seniors- Just register before 18 March Girls Football (year 9 to 13) 15 and 22 March 3.30pm to 5.00pm School Field
Students who cannot make a trial MUST let the Sports Co-ordinator know. E-mail: [email protected]