POMPALLIER CATHOLIC COLLEGE Te Kāreti Katorika o Pomapārie
“learning excellence for life”
Newsletter 4: 24 March, 2017
On the 21st of March there was a joint meeting of Neighbours for Year 12 (all year), and Marist Young Trustees from Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School Leaders for Year 13 (January). These events give and Pompallier Catholic College. We held this many of our students opportunities to be personally meeting so that we could gain a better challenged and provide lasting connections with understanding of each schools challenges and students from the other eight Marist schools in New successes. We also looked at how we could Zealand. Students bring the benefits of these undertake more activities together, so as to better experiences back into our school community and support the families who have students in both thereby enrich us all as well as themselves. schools and enable easier transition for students and Alongside many of the other experiences in our rich parents as they moved from one school to the other. curriculum, these events help shape many of the Amongst other things, we wondered whether we young men and women who graduate from our could: have a combined Matariki Festival in June, College to be compassionate, confident, resilient run junior athletics day together, support our young adults, who are willing to promote and live a common boys literacy goal, share the Pompallier life shaped by Christian values. specialised equipment, support each other‟s gifted We are not just addressing the academic and and talented programme, have common professional spiritual needs of our students. On Monday we will development around Special Character, and get be opening stage one of our 600 metre fitness circuit better alignment with our cross-curriculum for students, parents and staff. Come and try it. It approaches and common use of asTTle. And that currently has four challenges around the circuit and was just a few of the things we talked about. we will double that by the end of this year. We now We also agreed to provide our newsletter to each need to set some benchmarks to challenge our other so that our parents were better informed about students, staff and parents. Possible age banded the many wonderful outcomes arising in our two groupings for our benchmarks could be: 10 - 12, 13 schools. There is little doubt that these two schools - 15, 16 - 18, 19 - 35, 36 - 56, 57 - 60, 61 and over. enable some stellar educational outcomes. In combination with each other, the two schools have Richard Stanton contributed to NCEA and UE entrance results that PRINCIPAL have consistently been the best in Northland, as shown in our last newsletter, available here. We should share this good news with each other. PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS Last weekend I spent three days at Saint Patricks (Year 7 - 13) College, Silverstream, with the Head Prefects and Thursday 30 March and Principals of our NZ Marist Network schools. Our Head students, Josh Kirwan and Rojena Fuentes, Tuesday 4 April represented our College very well. I know I am 3.30 - 5.30pm and 6.00 - 7.00pm biased, but I think they stood out in some rather elite company. They presented their ideas clearly and The School Interviews website is open now to book conveyed a sense of real pride in our College. Their interviews on the above dates. up-beat disposition and commentary was quite infectious upon others, who at times had a more How to book: negative perspective of their own particular College. Go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz The Principals of the Marist Network had a few Enter the school code: 4rqtf meetings where we looked at ways of bringing more Follow the online instructions students into our combined Marist school events. The booking site will close off at 8.00am Thursday 30 We have now setup a relay-run along the March. Whanganui river for Year 10 students (November), a Hokianga based experience for Year 11 students Should you have any difficulty making an appointment, (July), and we will continue with the Marist please contact Yvette Smith at the Student Centre on: 438 3950, Ext 202.
VISION STATEMENT Pompallier Catholic College is a Catholic community with a Marist charism that challenges all students to excel in their endeavours. We promote Christian values, excellence in learning and quality relationships to enable students to be outstanding citizens. Our College shall be a place where all “...encounter the living God who in Jesus Christ reveals his transforming love and truth”. UPCOMING EVENTS: Term 1
MARCH Mon 27 12GEO EOTC Trip Western Hills Mon 27 Othello Performance Trip Auckland 7.00am - 4.00pm Thu 30 Parent / Teacher Interviews College 3.30pm - 7.00pm Thu 30 Whānau NCEA Information Evening College Library 5.30pm - 6.30pm Thu 30 Careers Roadshow College 9.00am - 11.30am
APRIL Sun 2 - Sat 8 Young Marist Neighbour TBC Mon 3 AUT Liaison Visit 12.30pm Mon 3 - Thu 6 12PED EOTC Trip Ruakaka Tue 4 Parent / Teacher Interviews College 3.30pm - 7.00pm Wed 5 - Fri 7 Year 7 Camp “The Farm” Wed 5 - Fri 7 Year 10 Retreat Tangihua Lodge Wed 5 - Fri 7 International Students‟ EOTC Trip Rotorua Thu 6 - Fri 7 Senior Hospitality Kiwihost Course NorthTec Fri 7 - Sun 9 NISS Athletics TBC Mon 10 NZ Playhouse - senior students TBC Mon 10 RSA Secondary School Speech Comps Pompallier TBC Tue 11 - Wed 12 Tai Tokerau Festival Bream Bay College Wed 12 Victoria University Liaison Visit 9.30am Thu 13 Stations of the Cross Liturgy College Hall TBC Thu 13 Last Day of Term 1 School finishes 3.10pm
MAY Mon 1 First Day of Term 2 School starts 8.45am
Page 2 SPORTS DEPARTMENT NEWS : Term 1, Week 8 NETBALL may have the potential to be a rugby professional in the long term. All teams have begun training – we are short a few netballers due to some girls pulling out of the teams after Please contact the Sport Co-ordinator immediately if you selections. Please see Mrs Yorke if you are interested in are interested, as there is a nomination process to follow joining. (by 28 March). Player registrations are due this week, so a fees newsletter will come home to families soon outlining the STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS - SWIMMING: details and fees for this season. Here is a picture of Grading begins Saturday 1 April and Saturday 8 April, Rebecca Reade (Year 10) after a break for the holidays we will start the preliminary winning her Bronze medal round on Saturday 6 May. Good luck to all players. in the 200 Backstroke at the NZ Div II swimming competition at Rotorua in BASKETBALL COACH WANTED Week 6. If you are interested in Coaching the Year 7 & 8's, or a She also made the final in Junior team (Year 9 & 10), please contact the Sport Co- ordinator. the 100 Freestyle, placing 7th. Our school gym is available for training during some Congratulations Rebecca! lunchtimes, and we have balls and uniform as per last year.
The team can start next term so it would be great to get some practice started now! Chris Benton (Year 7) recently competed in, and FOOTBALL TRIALS won, his age group at the The Boys team has been selected and names advertised Ocean Kids event at the Bay at College. of Islands Classic Ocean swim series. A fees newsletter will come home soon and we ask that sports fees are paid as soon as possible before the His prize for coming first (and season starts – as opposed to leaving them as part of his motivation) is a place in the the other College fees that are due. Thank you. Jetstar Super Swim Squad, which includes an all OUTSIDE EVENTS expenses paid swimming camp with present Olympic All events entered are subject to student interest, parent and Paralympic Stars, and help and organiser‟s changes. current Ocean Swimming Students should attend meetings at school to collect a Champions and Coaches. newsletter about events. Their names are taken so an Well done to Chris, who has been training for 5-6 hours email can also be sent. Parents should then send back per week! When asked by his Dad what he had learnt the signed permission slip by the due date to ensure from the experience, he replied “never underestimate participation in the event. your ability Dad”. What an awesome positive attitude to Sports are user pays and must be paid for BEFORE have Chris! the event – not added to student accounts to be paid on account at a later date, or as per your payment arrangement. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
RUGBY
The Blues and Northland will hold an Under 18 „Combine' to provide players an early season opportunity to promote themselves for the Blues Under 18 Development Squad, and representative/development squads later in the season. The Combine, held at the Blues High Performance Centre th on Sunday 9 April, will consist of physical and rugby specific activities, and be attended by Under 18 selectors and NZSS Talent Identification staff, as well as Blues and Northland coaches and players. The Combine is part of our Under 18 TID and selection programme and gives players an early opportunity to impress. This opportunity is also available to non-rugby athletes who you believe continued on page 4 ...
Page 3 Registrations to be forwarded to Hayley-Jade Alex or SPORTS… continued from page 3 email directly: [email protected]. HOCKEY NORTHLAND CODE OF CONDUCT Taking registrations now for the 2017 U18 A and All Pompallier students playing in our sports teams are Development Men's & Women's trials. given a Code to adhere to. This essentially outlines fair Northland U18 Women play, commitment and respect to others. Head Coach: Brad Pitman The top part of the Code is below, the second part of the Open trial: Tuesday 4th April 2017 Code relates to each individual sports codes‟ requirement 5.00pm – 7.00pm (CET) for uniform or umpiring duties ☺ Closed Trial: Sunday 9th April 2017 9.00am – 11.00am (CET) General: Tournament: Whangarei. 9th – 15th July 2017 Play within the spirit of the rules. Northland U18 Men Head Coach: Hymie Gill Emphasis on self-discipline is explicit - loss of temper Open trial: Wednesday 5th April 2017 on the field or at training and use of unsavoury 5.00pm – 7.00pm (CET) language on the field will not be tolerated. th Closed Trial: Sunday 9 April 2017 Accept the umpire‟s decisions as final. Any concerns 11.00am – 1.00pm (CET) th th or queries to be raised with either your Team Captain/ Tournament: Whangarei. 9 – 15 July 2017 Coach during the interval or at the conclusion of the Hockey Northland will also be looking to select U18 game, whichever applies first. Development Men‟s & Women‟s teams in 2017, Be a good sport. Recognise good play from your dependent on the number of trialists at the open trials. opponent. These teams will train for a full 10 week campaign and attend the 3 x Northern Region tri-series tournaments. Treat all players as you yourself would like to be We are yet to appoint Head Coaches for these teams, but treated. Don‟t interfere with, bully, or take unfair will do so before their training program begins. advantage of, another player. SELECTION CRITERIA: Remember the aim of the game - enjoy it, give it your 1. Players who are affiliated to Hockey Northland in 2017 all. 2. Northland Province of Origin players who have met the 2017 HNZ Tournament Rules Co-operate with your Captain, Coach, teammates and 3. Players who fit the HNZ U18 age criteria opponents, for without them you would not have a game. Under 18 at the 01/01/2017 15 & over at the 01/01/2017 Training times are set down by the Coaches of the respective teams and all players must be prompt. If, ALL TRIALISTS MUST PRE-REGISTER BEFORE THE for any reason you are unable to attend a training OPEN TRIAL. session, the player must notify the Coach at least one day prior to that particular training session. REGISTRATION LINK: http://bit.do/U18REGO2017 Please contact Hymie Gill for any queries or further All players must respect the authority of the Coach in information on [email protected] all aspects of the game, i.e. on and off the court. All players are encouraged to express any concerns/ TOUCH REFEREE COURSE views they have in regard to any aspect of training The Northland Rugby Union in collaboration with Touch and Coaches must ensure that the environment is NZ will be facilitating a Touch Referee workshop for all there to do so. those who: - are interested in refereeing Touch during the 2017 season Chantelle Yorke - are involved with coaching or facilitating Touch in SPORTS CO-ORDINATOR schools or the community 438 3950 Ext 222 - are interested in the opportunities to travel all [email protected] expenses paid in order to referee Touch - are interested in making money through refereeing Touch - are just wanting to upskill and increase knowledge of the game MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND Touch Level One Referee Course 19 - 21 May, 2017 Date: Sunday 2 April 2017 Allenby Park Motor Inn, Manukau, Auckland Time: 9.30am to noon A special weekend encouraging couples to focus on Venue: Northland Rugby Union Office – 50 Kioreroa each other, your communication, priorities, lifestyle and Road, Whangarei relationship. Phone 0800 ENCOUNTER (0800 362 686) Cost: Nil for more information and BOOK NOW!
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IMPORTANT BUS INFO… We cannot emphasise how important it is that only passengers with the correct bus pass use each service.
CIVIL DEFENCE INFORMATION Overloading is a serious safety concern and those using incorrect buses risk other students safety. Tsunami Siren Testing Parents, we appreciate you discussing this with your children and your understanding in this matter. The Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has issued a Media Release regarding Northland If you require further clarification or have any queries tsunami siren network testing in early April. please do not hesitate to contact our Bus Co-ordinator, Barb Clarke on: [email protected]. Please click here to read the release.
Or, you can visit the Northland Civil Defence Facebook page: www.facebook.com/civildefencenorthland NEXT PTFA MEETING Tuesday 9 May, 7.00pm College Staffroom MISSION TEAM VISIT Friends of Pompallier, In February we had a visit from the ICPE Mission team, You are invited to come and meet some friendly faces, who were in Whangarei for an outreach. find out what makes Pompallier tick, and learn more The ICPE Mission Team are a group of missionaries who about the school. desire to know Jesus and to make Him known. The Everyone is welcome, so come along. We look forward Mission runs a School Of Mission, a discipleship to seeing you there! program, for 5 months and the outreach was part of the school. Their aim is to bring the Gospel message to students in creative ways. They gave our students some input and VIEWING STUDENT INFORMATION did different activities with them such as games, songs and skits, engaging them to bring them close to Jesus. Our Parent Portal allows parents to access some of the records we have for your child, like attendance, timetable, pastoral etc. Click here to be directed to the log-in page. Logon using your child‟s name: firstnamedotlastname (eg: fred.flinstone) and your Caregiver password. If you do not know this, please contact the College office.
PROGRESS REPORTS & CONTACT INFORMATION Our Term 1 progress reports were emailed to families at the beginning of this week. If you did not receive a report for your child, please contact us so we can arrange a copy for you. We have already had a few parents contacting us because they did not receive their child‟s report. One of the main reasons was that the College did not have the most current information for the student. We cannot stress enough how vital it is that the College is kept updated when there is a change in family circumstances, whether that be as simple as a new address, email address, contact phone numbers, or more importantly, a change in Caregiver arrangements. Therefore, please remember to contact the College Office and let us know of any changes as soon as possible. Thank you.
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Te Wairua o Pomapārie - Additional Kapa Haka practices In preparation for the Tai Tokerau Festival, there will be additional kapa haka practices on the following dates:
* Thursday 30 March: Afterschool to 7.00pm * Thursday 6 April: Afterschool to 7.00pm
Te Whānau o te Kura Ākona te Reo | Pomapārie Encourage the Language Upcoming Events for Māori Whānau Tirohia ngā kupu i raro nei. Karawhiua! Thursday 30 March: This year’s theme is to Encourage the Language, so try out NCEA Workshop some of these phrases: 5.30pm, College Library Tapatapahi ana - Choice! Thursday 30 March: Eke Tangaroa - Win, made it!
Miha Māori more at: tetaurawhiri.govt.nz 12.25pm, College Chapel
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The Careers Roadshow will be visiting our College next Thursday. Representatives from a variety of training organisations and careers providers will be here, giving students the opportunity to talk to them and collect information about what they offer. They also have a student/parent/community session at Whangarei Boys’ High School Hall (Kent Road), on Wednesday 29 March, from 5.00pm - 7.00pm. The following providers will be attending:
Ara Institute of Canterbury ASB The University of Auckland - Auckland Campus The University of Auckland - Tai Tokerau Campus BCITO - Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation NZ Customs Edenz Colleges, Auckland Evolution School of Beauty & Massage NZ Defence Force G & H Training Horticulture New Zealand Intueri Education Group, including: Cut Above Academy Elite International School of Beauty & Spa Therapies Design & Arts College of NZ ITTI - Information Technology Training Institute NSIA Hospitality Academy International Travel College Lincoln University Media Design School Northland DHB NorthTec NZ Marine ITO NZ School of Tourism NZ Chiropractic College NZ Institute of Sport People Potential Queenstown Resort College Regent Training Centre Servilles Academy South Seas Film & Television School Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre Waikato University WelTec - Wellington Institute of Technology Whangarei Design School Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design Wintec - Waikato Institute of Technology
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