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Principal: Richard McMillan
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Taihape Area School
Monday 29th August, 2016 Term 3 – Newsletter Number 6
Important Dates
This Week Mon-Friday NZSS Tournament Week
(Mixed Hockey Team in
Gisborne)
Tuesday 30th Room 5 Skiing (Day 2)
Next Week 8th-9th Rangatahi Mentoring Group to
Wellington
Thursday 8th Waiouru Year 7/8’s visiting
Friday 9th Ohingaiti Cross Country
(10.15am start)
Tena koutou katoa
We are now at the half way point of another term, which
coincides with the final week of winter, and the official
beginning of spring. This is really a great time of the year,
as the days begin to lengthen, and the weather (hopefully)
improves, and we are able to enjoy the pleasures of spring.
There have been signs of spring around for some time with
large numbers of lambs dotting roadside paddocks, and of
course sightings of daffodils, and other spring flowers. After
the dark cold days of winter, the arrival of spring is always welcome.
There is a special magic about this season – it is a time of new and
renewed growth and hope.
The Winter Sports Season is winding down,
with most codes either finished, or finishing this
week. It has been another very successful season with the Football Team
(3rd), Year 7/8 Netball Team (2nd), Basketball Team (play-offs this
weekend), and Hockey Team (1st) performing well. After 2 seasons of
unpreceded success both the Senior A Netball and First XV were in
rebuilding mode this year, and there are very positive signs for the
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future. As well TAS was overall winner of Winter Tournament, with both the year 5/6 and
Year 7/8 Rugby Teams winning, and the Country 7’s.
I wish to thank all those people who have been involved in Sport this year. Sport plays a huge
role in the personal growth, and development, of most young people. However without the
support of parents, whanau, and importantly coaches, children wouldn’t have the opportunity
to grow, through sport, the skills and attitudes that contribute to their development as people.
The hope also is that their love of sport will continue into adult life, and provide them with a
range of lifelong recreational options.
Thank you also to the countless number of volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes
to ensure the smooth running and operation of the various competitions.
NCEA Mid-Year Exams finished last week. This was a real eye opener for some
students, who now realise that they have considerable hard work to do to prepare for
externals, as well as to accumulate credits in the lead up to the end year. While it is important
that students take personal responsibility for
monitoring their progress and “leading their own
learning”, support and encouragement from the
significant adults in their lives is also very
important. Our Deans do a superb job working with
the students in their cohorts, and are readily
available to meet with you if you have any
concerns, or just require confirmation about how
they are tracking. Please remember that you have
access to KAMAR (the School Student Management System) to enable you to track the
progress of your child/ren.
This week is Winter Tournament Week for New Zealand Secondary Schools. Secondary
Students are participating in a variety of sporting codes, and in some very prestigious
tournaments, right across the Country. This Year we only have one Team participating, with
the Mixed Hockey Team involved in the North Island Mixed Hockey Tournament in
Gisborne, Poverty Bay. The Team left for this event yesterday, and have Pool games today
and tomorrow, before cross-over games begin on Wednesday.
The students involved are all looking forward to
this unique, and hopefully enjoyable experience,
and the opportunity to test their skills against peers
from other Colleges. As well the opportunity to
focus on their chosen sport for a whole week will
give them the chance to really push the
boundaries, and test themselves at a higher level.
Have a great week.
Regards
Richard McMillan
Principal An Iconic Gisborne View
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Tall Poppies The following Taihape Area School students rose above the crowd last week as outstanding
achievers, and members of our Learning Community:
Micah Jacobsen (Room 3) - for a good start to school;
Nile-Khalila Saifudin (Room 3) - for always being on task;
Sophie Smith and Amelia Shaw (Room 4) - for outstanding writing;
Hollie Jacobsen (Room 5) - for fantastic perseverance at skiing!
Tristan Jacobsen (Room 6) - for fantastic work in maths;
Emma Fellingham, Laycie Bennett, and Erika Elers (Year 10) - for producing high quality
genetics and evolution reports; Lize van Rensburg (Year 10) - for showing highly motivated attitude and behaviour in class;
Shontae, Tayla, Tia, Jaymi, Kierah, Jess, Te Riu and Hettie (Junior House Leaders) -
who did a fabulous job volunteering for the Cancer Society and supporting at Daffodil Day;
The Year 7/8 Netball Team – runners-up in their grade in the Manawatu Primary Schools
Netball Competition. The girls involved were: Capree Wallace, Bailey Rata Hall, Alazaye Logan,
Te Riu Steedman, Kierah Hay-Martin, Atawhai McDonnell, Pia Huxtable, Jess McGhie, Tori
Coles, and Tayla Nathan. Coach - Amy Coker;
Winning Year 7/8 Rugby Team (Winner of Wanganui Mixed 7’s Final). Jacob Sciascia, Te Riu
Steedman, Te Ngore Witika, Chad Whale, Timothy Pekamu, Caden Turnbull, Hoani
Herewini-Dygas, Atua Nepe-Apatu, Dallas Sullivan, Brayden Peehi-Marsden. Coach -
Aaron Chapman, Driver - James Fannin. Supporter - Aden Taputoro-Thomason.
The TAS Mixed Hockey Team – winners of the Manawatu
Secondary Schools Mixed Hockey Competition. This Team
comprised Dylan Sincock, David Frankham, Aden Tapu, Jonny
Sage, Kelsey Eames, Sam Troon, Peita Law, Samantha McGhie,
Ashleigh Squires, Gina Swanson, Millie Law, Jack Eames, Tom
Fleury, Erika Elers, and Renee Linton. Coach - Richard
McMillan; Manager - Alan Carson.
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Tall Poppies from Learning Street – Week 5
The TAS School Wide Behaviour Expectations are: - Rangatiratanga:
We are Learners
We show Rangatiratanga
Whanaungatanga:
We are Caring
We show Whanaungatanga
Wairuatanga:
We are Reflective
We show Wairuatanga
Manaakitanga:
We are Respectful
We show Manaakitanga
Stop Work Meeting
School will be closed for Instruction from 12.30, on Thursday 15th
September. This is to enable all Staff to attend a Meeting to discuss a number of major
issues confronting the Education Sector. One issue relates to potential changes to School
funding, which will have massive implications for all schools.
Fortunately the Meeting is being held here in Taihape, which means classes can operate all
morning, rather than finishing earlier if we had to travel to Palmerston North or Wanganui.
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Buses will run @ 12.30.
Supporting Your Child The most important lessons your child needs for success aren’t taught in the Classroom,
they’re often taught at home. Children’s performance in School has more to do with parents,
than with their natural brainpower, or even their teachers.
One recent study claimed the parental effect on exam results at 16 is 5 times greater than any
other factor. So what should we be doing to maximise their chances?
Help Their Reading Recent research from the University of Edinburgh shows children who read well at seven, do
better in IQ Tests as teenagers. Reading is the number one skill for parents to encourage in
the early years of School.
Have your child read to you for 10
minutes every day – if you do it as the
same time each day, it becomes
automatic and moaning should be
minimal. Keep the habit going even
when your child becomes fluent, as it
improves comprehension.
The Ministry of Education has revamped and updated its Website to make it more
user friendly. As part of this they have introduced a page with information for parents. This
can be found at: http://parents.education.govt.nz. This contains practical information about
education for parents and carers.
Room 5 on the Mountain 26/8/16 by Nailul Hafiz
On Wednesday night my Mum told me to get prepared for skiing tomorrow. I packed a black strong helmet with my warm snow gloves, I packed in my waterproof snow jacket and pants, and lastly put my clear goggle’s in my blue bag. Thursday came. I
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stepped into the icy road, and I could feel the cold wind off the mountain. After getting my skis and poles, I started my ski lesson with Jackson. It was difficult and frustrating at first, but I improved. The snow was soft, silky and cold. I really like skiing now.
Friday 26th August.
On Thursday Room 5 went skiing. We were all very excited that we were going up Mount Ruapehu. When we stepped out of the van it was freezing, and bitter cold. Then we went and got our ski boots, skis and poles. The snow was white, crisp and crunchy, when the snow hit you. My instructor was Tom. We learnt how to stop, and get back up again. I was awesomely happy. I cannot wait until next Tuesday. Next time we go skiing we are in the next level up and will learn how to turn. I love skiing now and want to do it whenever I get the chance or have time.
- By Emma Collings.
Room 5 in the Snow
Hockey Last week the Taihape Area School Team played Otaki College in the Final of the Manawatu
Secondary Schools Mixed Competition, winning convincingly 7-0. TAS dominated from the
start, although stout resistance, and a packed defence, from the Otaki Team made scoring
difficult.
Dylan Sincock, David Frankham, Aden Tapu, Jonny Sage, and Kelsey Eames controlled the
midfield, winning the battle for possession, and created numerous scoring opportunities.
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Shelby Inwood ran strongly and was dangerous on attack. He was well supported by Sam
Troon, Peita Law, and Samantha McGhie.
The defence of Ashleigh Squires and Gina Swanson quickly extinguished any opposition
attacks, while goalie Millie Law was virtually unemployed for yet another game – her time
will come at Tournament.
One of the highlights of the evening was the huge support provided by parents – it is
interesting that the team with by far the longest distance to travel, received the biggest
support each week. For the final the support was fantastic.
The Taihape Team has dominated the Mixed Grade this year, and fully deserved to win. At
times they have played some sublime hockey, an exciting fast game, with quality passing and
support play. Whereas initially the default pass was forward (and only forward) players are
now looking for opportunities in other quarters, and passing sideways, backwards (and
around), and huge passes across field.
This team comprised Dylan Sincock, David Frankham, Aden Tapu, Jonny Sage, Kelsey
Eames, Sam Troon, Peita Law, Samantha McGhie, Ashleigh Squires, Gina Swanson, Millie
Law, Jack Eames, Tom Fleury, Erika Elers, and Renee Linton.
Final Manawatu Secondary Schools Mixed Grade - Summary
Taihape Area School 7 (Jonny Sage 2, Shelby Inwood 2, David Frankham, Dylan Sincock,
and Aden Tapu goals) v Otaki College 0.
It has been a frustrating Competition this year because of a number of reasons, including the
presence of a bye round, and no games because of holidays, cancellations, and defaults. As a
consequence we are a little underdone going into Tournament Week. However these young
people have a great spirit and determination, and will most certainly put their best foot
forward during Tournament this week.
North
Island Mixed Tournament
TAS is in Pool C in this 14 Team Competition, to be held this week, in Gisborne, Poverty
Bay.
Draw for the Round Robin Section:
Monday 29th TAS v KeriKeri High @ 3.00pm
Tuesday 30th TAS v Campion College @ 9.10am
TAS v Huanui College @ 5.20pm
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday Cross-over Games.
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Members of the Competition Winning TAS Mixed Hockey Team after the Final last Week
7/8 Rugby 7s The TAS Year 7/8 Rugby 7s Team travelled down to Wanganui on Saturday 27 August to
play against Westmere - Curtain Raisers for Steelform Wanganui vs West Coast. Nail
biting first half with TAS down when the half time whistle blew!! Second half, TAS worked
harder and with only 10 seconds to the final whistle, TAS scored the winning TRY!!!
Well done to the boys and girls who played. Awesome experience for the team.
Thanks heaps to Coach Aaron Chapman, to James Fannin for driving the team van, and
thanks to whanau who went down to support the team - Jenny Whale
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Thanks A huge thanks to Tracey Murrell and Bronwyn Troon who
each morning organise and supervise breakfast in the Hub.
They have a band of regulars who enjoy toast and milo
before class each morning. Often the chat and conversation
is more important than the food.
A special thanks also to Mokai Patea Services who sponsor
the food – we are really appreciative of this gesture.
We are now part of the KickStart Breakfast Programme. KickStart Breakfast helps more
children achieve their best by getting a kickstart to their day. Fueled by milk and grains, the
students experience the power of a nutritious breakfast to provide both strength and energy
Alongside support from the New Zealand Government, Sanitarium provides Weet-
Bix, Fonterra provides Anchor milk, and the school is responsible for delivering
the programme.
Breakfast clubs are about more than eating breakfast at school. The engaging environment
encourages students to develop social skills, take on extra responsibility and grow
academically through the wider benefits of breakfast.
A Breakfast of Weetbix and Milk, and including Toast and Milo kindly sponsored by Mokai
Patea Services, is available in the HUB from just after 8.00am.
We are indebted to Curriculum Leader of Maths, Mr Vijay, who has organised this for us.
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Prize Giving 2016
All students who received Cups and
Trophies at last year’s Prize Giving
please return these to School by the
end of this term - thank you.
Prize Giving:
Tuesday 13th December @ 1.00pm
The Honours Boards for TAS Dux, and Head Boy and Head Girl
Student Leaders to Rotary
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Last Tuesday the Student Leadership Team attended a regular weekly Meeting of Taihape
Rotary. This is an annual event, and the Rotarians are wonderful hosts, and make our students
feel welcome and valued. For the evening the students take the official roles of Rotarians and
run the formal part of the Meeting. After a nervous start, they always grow into their roles,
and enjoy the whole experience
The TAS Leadership Team @ Rotary
(N.B. President Liam is wearing the Official Chains of Office)
Dorman’s Seven Needs of Young Adolescents (Year
9-10)
Early adolescence, it is generally agreed, coincides with the middle years of schooling, which
are characterized by rapid physical, emotional, and intellectual development. Patterns of
thinking and behaviour are being established. It can be a difficult period in which
achievement gaps may widen, especially as they collide with inter-sector transitions. It is
widely recognized, and statistically validated, that Years 9 and 10 are those in which there is
a spike in student disengagement. Suspensions, stand-downs, and general loss of interest in
school clearly rose in those years.
General agreement in the literature suggests the following prerequisites for Middle Year
Education:
1. The need for diversity: Different opportunities for learning; Different opportunities with a
variety of people; Different opportunities to refine thinking skills.
2. The need for self-exploration and self-definition: Opportunities to establish a positive self-
concept, and a sense of identity.
3. The need for meaningful participation in school and community: Opportunities to become
independent and to have a role in making the rules affecting them.
4. The need for positive interaction with both peers and adults: Opportunities for association,
companionship, and criticism regarding new social roles.
5. The need for physical activity: Opportunities for physical exercise and proper rest to avoid
high energy levels, and fatigue.
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6. The need for competence and achievement: Opportunities to try out new physical, psycho-
social, and cognitive abilities.
7. The need for structure and clear limits: Opportunities for increased independence and self-
direction, yet clear limits.
- (From Dorman, G. (1984). Middle Grades Assessment Programme, Centre for Early
Adolescence: University of Carolina)
Quotes of the Week “Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not
follow. Just walk beside me, and be my friend” — Albert Camus.
“Friendship consists in forgetting what one gives, and remembering what one
receives” – Alexander Dumas.
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