28 September 2018 Outdoor Ed Snow Caving Like us on Facebook 1 Principal’s Report Andy Wood I would like to express my huge The October term break gives students Principal appreciation for Aloma Williams’ time for a break, and for seniors the contribution to Hargest over the last five opportunity to get right on top of their years (see Page3). Aloma has something academic game, using the feedback/ very special to offer education, and we feedforward presented by staff from the are privileged to have benefitted from recent Evidence Exams. her insight, energy, passion and delightful personality. Nga mihi nui Andy Wood Kia waimarie mo tau mahi hou! All the best Principal for your new challenge, Aloma, and thank you! From the Boardroom Chris O’Connor From the September Meeting BOT Chairperson • A healthy number of senior students • Enrolments for 2019 were again have been nominated for the position very strong, with balloting required of Student Representative on the to manage the number of students Board of Trustees. Voting took place entering James Hargest College. this week. The successful nominee will be announced in the next newsletter. • Staffing: Ms Sam York’s appointment to the position of Head of Science was • The Board also farewelled Aloma at confirmed. Meanwhile, a number of its meeting, and acknowledged her staff will be taking maternity leave excellent work as Deputy Principal on next year. Recruitment for 2019 is well the Junior Campus. underway. Chris O’Connor BOT Chairperson PTA Chairperson’s Report Monique Shirley The PTA’s last meeting was at First in Both Campuses reported a busy time Chairperson Windsor, which gave us a chance to with Polyfest, Kapa Haka, Book Day, Chess farewell Aloma Williams before she heads Team, Gym Festival, GATE Students, off on her new venture. Thanks for the Science Fair, Orientation Day and more. support over the last 5 years and all the It is always informative to hear from the best as Principal of Woodlands School, Campuses about all the activities and Aloma. achievements of the students. We had an update on the Kākahu (Cloak) The PTA welcomes you to join us on the which looks amazing (see Page 13). It will last and final meeting for the year which be great to see this at the end of year will be held at the Senior Campus in the prizegiving and upcoming events. Brigadier’s Room on 6 November 2018. We will be holding a uniform Buy and Sell Monique Shirley in December so keep an eye out for the Chairperson dates in the newsletter Whanau Report Matua Neitana Kaua tātou kia tukua ka mate a wheke, best. It can also be best complimented like Tane engari ka mate a ururoa. this: Don’t die like an octopus, but die like a hammerhead shark. Ko te pae tawhiti whaia kia tata, ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina! This is a most appropriate proverb as Seek out distant horizons, and cherish the end of year exams approach for both those you attain. seniors and juniors. Timely preparation and perseverance, determination and Mauri ora patience will all play a major part in how Matua Neitana Tane one performs the task at hand. Make the most of the time you have and give of your 2 Staffing Junior Campus Ms Aloma Williams (pictured right) It is with sadness we farewell Ms Aloma Williams who has been with us for five years as Deputy Principal at the Junior Campus. Ms Williams is passionate about learning and she has a wealth of experience and passion for 21st century teaching. She has been key in the introduction of Bring Your Own Device to our school, leading teachers and students through the use of devices as a learning tool. Ms Williams was involved in a wide range of activities and interests in her time here. She helped run Travellers workshops; working with students on their wellbeing, and ran the Chess Club encouraging our students to take part in local and National competitions. She has greatly raised the profile of Girls’ Rugby at Hargest and is determined to continue to have contact with Hargest’s girls’ rugby teams. The Junior Campus productions benefited greatly from Ms Williams’ input, with the staging of our version of Shrek being particularly memorable. Ms Williams has a gift of building strong relationships with students and colleagues alike and worked closely with parents of our students to get the best outcomes for them. Her colourful stories and talent in storytelling will be missed in our assemblies and in the staffroom. We wish her all the best in her new venture as Principal of Woodlands School. Mrs Kristine Simpson We will welcome Kristine Simpson, the new Deputy Principal at Junior Campus, at the start of Term Four, and we will feature her in the next newsletter. Mrs Simpson has taught for a number of years at Year 7 and 8 level at schools in Auckland and Invercargill and has considerable experience in leadership. She is a very sporty person and enjoys playing, coaching and watching most codes with intensive involvement in managing and coaching Netball. We look forward to having Kristine Simpson on the team. 3 Year 10 Camps Year 10 camps take place in November of Term Four. We rely on parent helpers to enable us to run these camps. So if you are able to help out it would be very much appreciated. You child will have forms to fill in if you are intested in helping out. If you have any questions regarding camps, please contact Miss N Laird or Miss C Raynes. 12-14 November: 10LSN & 10LFR 14-16 November: 10RJS & 10TBT 19-21 November: 10AMD & 10SJN 21-23 November: 10KM & 10LDP 26-28 November: 10JWN & 10CAE Alumni Success! Vietnam Veteran Visit Poetry Study Congratulations to ex-Hargest student Stephanie McGimpsey who is one of two University of Otago students who are bound for Cambridge University on scholarships worth a lot of money. Stephanie has been awarded a Woolf Fisher Scholarship which will cover her study and living costs whilst in the UK. Stephanie is studying for a Master of Science degree in Biochemistry at present Vietnam veteran Ian Beker recently visited the school, to help one class with their poetry and plans to do a PhD in Bioinformatics at study. Ian is shown here with Logan Maxwell and Jayda Waters after talking to the class Cambridge University. about his experiences. We thank him for his visit. 4 Dan Davin Year 9 and 10 Literary Foundation Writing Competition 2018 Work Day Thanks to all families, businesses, whanau and neighbours who supported our Year 9 and 10 Work Day. Your donations have made a significant contribution to our special projects for 2018. Learning Devices Cafeteria Upgrade Up Market Stage Technology Any money not yet returned to school should be handed in to the main office immediately after the holidays. Language Perfect On-line Competition 2018 Some keen language students took part in their second on-line language competition Winners of the Dan Davin awards (from left): Kristina with Language Perfect at the end of Grumball (3rd in the Senior Section), Madeleine Doherty August. Our top performing student was (Overall winner in the Senior Section 2018) and Shea Dylan McKay (Y10 Japanese) who got 2nd Smith (Commended in the Senior Section) place in New Zealand overall with a score of 25 205. Both Dylan and Nicole Lina (Y9 Each year students from James Hargest College have the opportunity to enter a writing Spanish) earned themselves Elite Awards. competition providing them with an opportunity to showcase their writing skills. The competition is divided into two categories. The Junior Section is for students from Years 7 through to Year 10 and the Senior Section is for students from Years 11 through to Year 13. This year, students were successful in the Senior Section being awarded a commended, third place, and the overall winner. A huge congratulations goes to the many students across all year levels who entered the competition. FAME JR The Musical 5 Hokonui Maori Japanese Flower Viewing Endowment Fund Hanami Festival Applications are invited from tertiary and secondary school students Year 9 onwards for the Hokonui Endowment Fund. The Hokonui Endowment Fund is an education fund for applicants who can trace their whakapapa to the original Maori Owners of Rakiura/Stewart Island. Applicants must be a Southland resident. For more information contact either: Christian Fife: 027 225 0086 Laina Niha: (03) 212 8962 Ricky Topi: (03) 212 8556 Louise Fowler: (03) 212 8577 Karen Johnson: (03) 212 7384 A copy of the Application Form for the 2018 academic year can be obtained from Careers. All applications received must use this form and need to have all relevant sections completed, including verified bank account details, whakapapa and essay. A hardcopy of the completed application form needs to be received for processing by Sunday, 30 September 2018. For further information, a Facebook page has been set up via the following link: https://www.facebook.com/foveauxstrait/ A number of students of Japanese attended the annual Kumagaya Friendship Association’s Hanami (Flower Viewing Festival) in Queens Park on 13 September. The students played games and ate food while enjoying the cherry blossoms. The James Hargest College Music Department presents the 2018 Gala Concert James Hargest College Spain Fundraising Group has arranged for a professional photographer from Jack’n’ Jill 31 October 2018 at 7.00pm to take photos of children, family and friends. (Doors open at 6.30pm) At: James Hargest College James Hargest College When: Saturday 27 October 2018 Senior Campus Hall Contact: Rosemary on 027 752 4890 Entry $5 Book Online: http://jjportal.com/book/10577 Featuring the Concert Orchestra, Terms and conditions: One $10 sitting per family/household.