E ngā mātua, e ngā whanaunga me ngā hoa o te kura, tēnā koutou. Dear parents,

caregivers and friends of the College.

As I write this article, I am feeling rather sad, proud and excited at the same time. Our

seniors leave today to start study leave. I wish them all the best with their studies. So

many Y13 have received scholarships for further study and are placed for next year. Their

attitude and commitment has made me very proud.

As you prepare for your study time remember - find a quiet place to study, write notes as

you revise, go online and look at past papers and finally check your examination timetable

so you turn up at the right time!

I want to send all our juniors best wishes as they head out to camps during the next few

weeks. Live our values - be safe, be respectful and enjoy.

We have so many juniors to congratulate as well, so many Piopio College students are

achievers. As I name some of them I am bound to miss some out, I also want to

congratulate all those who attend every day, do the required work and live our school

values.

Particular congratulations to:

Sarah Bevege - for making Waikato Dressage team

Jessica Candy - for representing Gisborne in NZ Maori hockey tournament

Shaun Edgerton - for being placed 2nd BMX North Island

Trae Aitken - for gaining 16 NCEA Music Credits (as a Y10 student)

Ryan Singleton - for being placed in top 1% in NZ, Australia & South Pacific in Science

Olivia Pulman - for gaining Swimming Teacher’s Certificate

Ben Stilborn - for his sporting triumphs, particularly being placed at NZ National

Championships

Zion Kennedy and Isaac Griffin who have received positive comments by members of the

community for their work in the community

Tuesday programme horticulture team - receiving thanks from Piopio Primary students for

helping to keep gardens tidy

Plus all our sporting and cultural teams who have had so many successes this year.

Thank you again to our hard working staff, parents and coaches who support our students

so they can be young leaders of tomorrow.

Julie Radice

PRINCIPAL’S PEN

Piopio College Newsletter

Te Kura Tuarua o Piopio 7 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 4 P A N U I 1 6

C O M I N G E V E N T S :

Seniors on Exam Leave 10-14 Nov Y7 to Parnell Y8 to Raglan 11 Nov Paid Union Mtg 20, 21 Nov King Country Quad Tournament (Taum) 21 Nov “BEAMS” Y10’s (Auckland)

25 Nov Orientation Day Phone: 07 877 8173 or 0800 240 173 Fax: 07 877 8388 Website: http://piopio.school.nz Principal’s email: jradice@ piopio.school.nz

You traverse

the world in

search of

happiness,

which is in

the reach of

every man; a

contented

mind confers

it all.

(Horace)

Some of our

senior students

who have been

awarded

scholarships

P A G E 2

Piopio College Orientation Day We are proud to present this year’s Piopio College Orientation Day on Tuesday

25 November 8.30am—3.05pm.

Come in to our friendly school where you will receive a warm welcome.

See what Piopio College has to offer as it embarks on a new curriculum structure.

We invite all prospective Year 7-10 students to spend the day with us.

You will have an opportunity to participate in an array of workshops and activities

throughout the day.

Workshops 8.45am—12.20pm / Luncheon 12.25pm

Parents will be provided with lunch so they have an opportunity to ask questions and look at

displays.

Students can purchase lunch from the canteen or bring their own.

Workshops 1.30pm—3.05pm

Prospective Year 10-13 students are invited for the afternoon (1.30pm-3.00pm).

You will be shown around the College facilities, and have the opportunity of a discussion

regarding course options in 2015 over a light afternoon tea.

For further information contact Mrs Louise Sheeran, Piopio College.

Phone 877 8173; Email: lsheeran@piopio.school.nz

Year 8 Camp at Raglan Surf School

On Monday 10 November our Year 8’s will be travelling out to Raglan for a 5 day camp at

the Raglan Surf School. This world-renown environmental camp is in partnership with Karioi

Lodge and is nestled in acres of native bush, overlooking the beautiful West Coast.

As well as adding to their learning about sustainability, environmental issues that impact

our oceans and the key competencies, students will learn water safety as they are taught to

surf.

Other activities include; a visit to the local wind-farm, eel farm and organic gardens,

Kaiwhenua. It will also be an ideal setting for students to appreciate their surroundings and

develop independent learning attributes.

We were lucky to have the support of some parents who will be joining us: Mrs Johns, Mrs

Dunlop and Ms Alcock, will join myself, Mr Draper, Ms Butler and Mrs Barnsdall and share

in the exploration, learning and fun. Thank you very much parents, we are lucky to have

you join us and we hope you learn as much as we do.

Thank you also to Mrs Radice, staff and the BoT for supporting our camp. Also, well done

to those whanau who used the “pie” fundraiser to raise funds; you all helped raise over

$1500.00. Mr Bodger

Olivia Pulman and Zion Kennedy

P A G E 3 P A N U I 1 6

7-a-side Rugby Piopio College push their way into playoffs Last weekend, Piopio College were proud to send away, their u14 and u16 7-a-side rugby teams to play in the Bay Of Plenty, Regional Schoolboy Tournament. Like the weather, our boys didn’t disappoint. Under sunny blue skies, the u14 team captivated the attention of the elite Bay Of Plenty schools, winning 3 out of their 4 pool matches. Demante Murray, Thomas Havea and Daniel Foss led an impressive attack, whilst Lorenz Kemp, Te Kuiti’s Isaac Mulgrew and Isaac Wana and Otorohanga’s Dallas McGuire steadied the team with some great defence; with McGuire and Mulgrew making numerous try saving tackles. The Jack Murray coached side, finished pool play in the top 4, but were outclassed by a passionate, Bay Of Plenty u14 15-a-side Championship winning, Rotorua team, in their semi-final. With no play-off for 3rd and 4th, Piopio were awarded 3rd place, equal with Te Whare O Mauao. Inspired by Te Kuiti High School’s Bowl winning side from the equivalent Waikato Tournament, the u16 team had set a target to also win the bowl. Coached by Mr Ben Draper and managed by departing Year 13, Isaac Griffin, the u16 team showed a lot of potential and courage early on, narrowly losing their first two games against eventual semi-finalists, Rotorua Boys and Trident High School, the 2013 u14 7s champions. Placed in the Bowl, Captain Hohepa Rapana-Gavin and Chris Dunphy’s physical aggression spurred on the rest of the team to win their next two games and be crowned Bowl Champions. Kaleb Adams had some storming runs, Paiaka Muraahi showed some glimpses of magic, but the player of the tournament was given to the determined and instrumental play-making wizard, Henare Williams. Co-written by, Kaleb “Head-flick” Adams, Heanre “Guano” Williams, and Paiaka “Whack-City” Muraahi.

Daniel Foss nursing a head after a big tackle

Demante, Thomas and

Quayde prepare for an

attack

Ben Draper and

his u16 Bowl

champions

P A

Waitomo Awards Last week Waitomo Award students visited Ruakuri Cave and the Otorohanga Kiwi House. Each student was asked to take a series of photos in each venue on a theme. These were then turned into a project of study this week. I was impressed with the resulting work. Next week Y7 are in Parnell, Y8 at Raglan. Our Y9 and Y10 students will be camping on the beach Monday night and spending the day at Mokau, fishing or doing the White Cliffs walk. Bill Burnell

Chainsaw Course

On-site Chainsaw Course Matua David Hare from Tree Machine Services in Taranaki, is running a 3 day Chainsaw Course for ten of our Y11, 12, & 13 students this week. He is very impressed with the skill, attentiveness, and common sense that all of our students are demonstrating.

Horticulture team

“He who is

content is

wealthy”

(Lao-tzu)

Sarah Bevege

and

Jessica Candy

Isaac Griffin

P A G E 5 P A N U I 1 6

North Island BMX Champs Shaun Edgerton Over the Labour weekend Shaun competed in the North Island BMX champs. He raced really well and came away with a North Island ranking of 2 in the 11 to 12 years mixed cruiser class. He is also lucky enough to be attending a BMX training camp in December which is coached by Marc Willers who is a BMX Olympian.

The Lines Company and Y7 & Y8 Science

Mrs Jo Russell from the Lines Company took lessons with all of our Year 7 & 8 classes on Wednesday. The students learnt how NOT to get electrocuted. The best part was making their own circuits and it wasn’t long before we had sirens blaring, lights flashing and fans spin-ning. Lots of fun with a serious message. Thanks Jo. Mrs Rauputu

MERITORIOUS ACTION These students have received acknowledgement of the many good things they have done. Sarah Bevege, Chalet Bidois, Johnathan Crossman-George, Saskia Johns, Lorenz Kemp, Natallie Knox, Kepa Mackey, Selina Noun, Sam Plowright, Larrissa Potts, TJ Tapara, Henare Williams. Winner of a canteen voucher is TJ Tapara.

PIOPIO COLLEGE Board of Trustees Election Nominations are invited for the election of three parent representatives to the Board of Trustees. A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office. Nominations close at noon November 21, 2014 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s statement. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will be a list of candidate’s names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school. Voting closes at noon on December 5, 2014. Alida Baker Returning Officer

Sport Events Next week 6—Advance Notice Friday 21 November Interprimary Athletics at Te Kuiti High School 9.15am Year 7/8 Students have indicated their interest. Trials, where required, will be held at the beginning of Week 6. Cost for transport $3. Friday 21 November King Country Secondary Quad Tournament (Y9/10) We shall take interested students to this ‘fun’ tournament at Taumarunui High School. Depart 8.30am. Teams for 3 v 3 Basketball, Water Polo, Beach Volleyball, Turbotouch. Cost $10. To be returned please ... Cups and trophies clean and shiny. Thank you. Mrs Sheeran Sports uniforms, this includes travel jacket and sports bag from the coaches. Cheers. Mrs Turner FLAT FOR RENT Piopio township, very tidy 2 bedroom flat next to College. $160 p/w. No pets, references required. Phone Sheryl at Piopio College or a/h 877 8683. Te Kuiti Ki O Rahi Module – Revised junior programme For Y5/6 and Y7/8. Practice sessions at Te Kuiti High School – 7 and 14

November. Leading up to a 4 week competition - from 21 November to 12

December. All welcome – FREE TEAM ENTRY. Contact Leeann – 021 085 36653. The organisers are also offering free, in school, coaching sessions. CRICKET Any Y7/8 interested in playing Saturday morning cricket from 9.00am-10.30am at Te Kuiti Pavilion please contact Mark Barrowcliffe 877 8759. All levels catered for with coaching provided while game is in progress. FOR SALE Brand new 2 seater leather-look couch. $200, phone 877 8683.

TJ is one of the students who

received Merit for his work on

The Steps programme

Paid Union Meeting

On Tuesday 11 November, Piopio College staff

will be involved in a PPTA meeting.

Students may be allowed to go home at

10.15am if we have received notice of this.

All others are to remain at school where they

will be supervised for the rest of the school day.

If it is convenient for you on this occasion you

may keep your child at home for the day.