Dear Parents / Caregivers

This first month of the school year has certainly had our school value of participation as its theme, with so many things that students have been involved in and some great whole school events, including our whole school assemblies, Prefect appointments, Year 9 Barbeque, Swimming Sports, Competitive Athletics and Athletics Day. The Daily Notices on our website at www.tgc.school.nz are a good way for you and your daughters’ to know what is on offer as you encourage your daughter to be as involved as possible in these opportunities that make our college unique. With so much on offer to support the expert teaching in the classroom all our students can learn what all their gifts and abilities are and experience success as they explore them. I reported in the last newsletter on the outstanding academic success from last year and I am delighted to confirm that success continues with the release last week of scholarship results. The second page of the newsletter is given over to those students who, as well as contributing to the school at every level of participation, also achieved in the scholarship examinations. The summary of their involvements is the outcome of

their willingness to get involved and contribute, something we expect from every student here. These students will be invited back to school in December to accept scholarship medals and to let us know what they have achieved in their first year beyond school. As parents you are also invited to take opportunities to be involved also, through our PTA and Whanau Support Groups and in supporting our sports and arts groups. Thank you to the many parents I have already met at various sporting activities and I look forward to meeting more of you in whatever context you are able to be involved in your daughters’ learning journey to becoming an empowered woman of tomorrow.

March 2014

Sponsorship The School is leasing a Mini-Bus for the next three years and there are 3 spots available for sponsorship. For your contribution you will receive your Company Logo/Signage prominently displayed on the Mini-Van and also your logo with acknowledgement in every newsletter. For further information please contact the Executive Officer John Laugesen on 5788114 Ext 704.

Scholarship Successes 2013: NCEA

Tauranga Girls’ College congratulates our students who have achieved 12 Scholarship Awards in the 2013 Scholarship examinations, three of those at Outstanding Scholarship level. All of these girls have had significant other participation and contribution to college life as well as academic success.

Subject Extra-curricular

Mackenzie Bennett Geography Fashion Parade, Young Enterprise

Elizabeth Carpenter Design School magazine, Mini-councillor, Netball, Volleyball

Samantha Fredheim Physical Education Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Futsal, Netball, Rowing, Squash, Triathlon, Prefect, Young Enterprise, Fashion Parade, school magazine, Stage Challenge,

Morgan Heslop Biology Badminton, Netball, Volleyball, World Vision, Stage Challenge, Fashion Parade, Prefect

Loren McCarthy Economics

English

Dux 2013, Amnesty International, Business Challenge, Young Enterprise, Fashion Parade, Prefect, mooting, debating, Shakespeare Festivals, Badminton, Football, World Vision, Future Problem Solving

Freya O'Sullivan Geography Cross Country, Netball, Skiing, Underwater Hockey, Volleyball, Global Connexions, World Vision, Stage Challenge, Fashion Parade, Mini-councillor, Prefect

Lok Sze Tsang Statistics Business Challenge, World Vision, Chorale

Madison Watson Photography Global Connexions, school magazine, Stage Challenge, World Vision, drama productions, Badminton, Netball, Volleyball

Marika Williams Geography Proximae Accessit 2013, Prefect, Netball, Tennis, Rowing, Stage Challenge, World Vision, Fashion Parade, Mini-councillor

Kimiko Withrington Biology Statistics

Head Girl, Amnesty International, Badminton, Canoe Polo, Kayaking, Football, school magazine, World Vision, Mini-councillor

New Zealand Representative - Sophie Stewart-Hobbs

Sophie has been selected in the New Zealand U17 Football Ferns to play at the

FIFA U17 World Cup in Costa Rica. Sophie flys out on 10 March, we wish her well.

North Island / Bay of Plenty / Local Achievements

Mountain Biking: Kaylee Mudgway came 2nd in the U17’s at the Mountain Bike National Championships in Rotorua.

Rowing At the National Club Championships Nicola Baker as a member of the Bay of Plenty Coast Rowing Club won Gold in the Women’s Club double sculls and silver in in the Women’s Club coxless quad.

Surf Lifesaving: At the Nationals U14 Ocean Athletes Sophia Bogdanovas and MacKenzee Harris were members of the U14 Sprint Relay team that won Gold.

Kayaking At the Australian Secondary Schools Championships held in January Chelsi Williams placed 3rd in U17 Down River Women’s , 3rd in U18 K1 Women’s team and 3rd in U17 K1 Women’s. Susan Cumming placed 3rd in K1 Women’s team.

Softball At the Unity Friendship U15 Softball Championships held in North Harbour 22-23 February the Western Bay of Plenty U15 team won their division. The following girls from Tauranga Girls’ College were members of the winning team. Lesley McGillicuddy, Claudia Tangiora, Trentham Tangiora, Christine Donne, Kayla Hika, Lala Lauvao, Tyresha Robertson and Trachelle Harawira - Captain.

Athletics At the Porritt Classic in Hamilton Jessica Bitcheno placed 3rd in the Woman’s 800m.

Tauranga Girls’ College Competitive Athletics 3000m Seniors 1st Isabella Kirk 2nd Kirsty Burrows 3rd Jaysha Tippins Year 10 1st Sophie McConnell 2nd Kaylee Mudgway 3rd Joanna Sutton Year 9 1st Arleah Tippens 2nd Kalais Going 3rd Sonya Harnett 1500m Seniors 1st Isabella Kirk 2nd Erin Conway 3rd Christine Sutton Year 10 1st Kaylee Mudgway 2nd Ella Moor 3rd Sophie McConnell

International and National Achievements

World Champions: Rafting

NZ U19 Women’s Rafting comprising of five Tauranga Girls’ College students, Haylee Dangen (past pupil), Chelsi Williams, Courtney Williams, Susan Cumming and Paris Taniwha were crowned 2013 World Rafting Champions after receiving a bronze in the Sprint, Silver in the Head to Head, gold in both the Slalom and Downriver events. It wasn’t an easy build up to Worlds having the event in the middle of NCEA exams however they managed to juggle practice and exams - a real credit to the girls.

Year 9 1st Arleah Tippins 2nd Maddy Mear 3rd Tabitha Marshall 800m Seniors 1st Jessica Bitcheno 2nd Isabella Kirk 3rd Nicola Baker Year 10 1st Paris Heslop 2nd Sophie McConnell 3rd Kaylee Mudgway Year 9 1st Arleah Tippins 2nd Kalais Going 3rd Sonya Harnett 400m Seniors 1st Jessica Bitcheno 2nd Rose Barker 3rd Christine Sutton Year 10 1st Paris Heslop 2nd Sophie Bogdanovas 3rd Jasmine Creighton Year 9 1st Katie Oliver 2nd Rebecca Barron 3rd Jade Reeves 200m Seniors 1st Brooke Somerfield 2nd Samantha Bitcheno 3rd Amy Barron Year10 1st Sophie Bogdanovas 2nd Paris Heslop 3rd Jasmine Creighton Year 9 1st MacKenzee Harris 2nd Sonya Harnett 3rd Claudia Lamberton 100m Seniors 1st Brooke Somerfield 2nd Samantha Bitcheno 3rd Isabella Kirk Year10 1st Sophia Bogdanovas 2nd Piatarihingamare Devon 3rd Amanda Yang Year 9 1st MacKenzee Harris 2nd Danika Withell 3rd Leah Owen 80m Hurdles Seniors 1st Brooke Somerfield 2nd equal Payton Silvester and Isabella Kirk Year 10 1st Kayla McDonald 2nd Kaylee Mudgway 3rd Sophie McConnell Year 9 1st Danika Withell 2nd Leah Owen 3rd Arleah Tippins Long Jump Seniors 1st Brooke Somerfield 2nd Payton Silvester 3rd Jessica Bitcheno Year 10 1st Bayleigh Sangster 2nd Piatarihingamare Devon 3rd Stacey Parish Year 9 1st Danika Withell 2nd MacKenzee Harris 3rd Sonya Harnett Shot Senior 1st Losaline ‘Ahio 2nd Taylor Manville 3rd Sydney Webster-Paki Year 10 1st Piatarihingamare Devon 2nd Juanita Tai 3rd Eden Faulker Year 9 1st Millie Bernard 2nd Mikayla Hall 3rd Ella Lawry Discus Senior 1st Losaline ‘Ahio 2nd Samantha Bitcheno 3rd Taylor Manville Year 10 1st Piatarihingamare Devon 2nd Ruby Matthews 3rd Caitlin McGeorge Year 9 1st Millie Bernard 2nd Frances Lloyd 3rd Hinemarama Te Amo Javelin Senior 1st Maria Togotogorua 2nd Taylor Manville 3rd Sydney Webster-Paki Year10 1st Juanita Tai 2nd Caitlin McGeorge 3rd Eden Faulkner Year 9 1st Kate Mear 2nd Devon Bannister 3rd Mikayla Hall High Jump Seniors 1st Hannah Philpot 2nd Payton Silvester 3rd Isabella Kirk Year 10 1st Stacey Parish 2nd Kayla McDoanld 3rd Eden Faulkner Year 9 1st Danika Withell 2nd Claudia Lamberton 3rd Arleah Tippins

Triathlon Kaylee Mudgway competed in the Eves Super Sprint Triathlon Series 2 in the Open Age section and placed 1st.

Tennis At the Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools Senior Tennis Championships: Division 1 Jenna Curtis and Stella Simpson won the doubles Valerie Kairo and Jordan Ross placed 4th. Division 2 Poppy Thomason and Isabella Kirk won the doubles Evi Haitsma and Emma Rae placing 3rd Lydia Gilmour and Brooke Taylor 4th.

Information for Year 9 Parents From Philippa Ferguson, Deputy Principal with responsibility for Year 9. Year 9 students have now been attending Tauranga Girls’ College for half a term. The students have settled well into the routines of each day and are definitely more assured in navigating their way around campus. Many have taken the opportunity to make new friends. Thank you to the many parents who took the time to attend the Year 9 Pool Picnic. This was a great opportunity for tutors to meet families in a friendly and relaxed environment. The Year 9 students embraced the opportunity to be fully involved in both the Swimming and Athletic Sports, this has meant many have already received two

points towards their school-wide participation for Junior Diploma. The minimum requirement is four points, it is clear that there are many students who will surpass this as they have already involved themselves in extra-curricular groups whether it be the Arts, Sports or Service. The offer of activities is on-going. It is important your daughter is alert to the Daily Notices read each day in tutorial time. Your daughter’s punctual attendance at tutorial time facilitates this communication. The Daily Notices are also available on the school website. The school website through the KAMAR web portal also allows caregivers to monitor their daughters attendance and progress. Details and passwords will be sent by mail in Week 7 of this term. My role in your daughter’s life at College is the overview of the education (in the broadest sense) of all Year 9 students. The tutor teacher has the first responsibility for students. The Deans are Mrs Glaser-Brown and Mrs Keightley. Guidance Counsellors are Ms Burr and Ms Chantal Stopford.

Keeping Parents Informed of Student Progress (KPI) Interim Reports for the whole school will be issued on Thursday 27 March. This report summarises your daughter’s self

management progress in all subject areas. If you have any concerns, please telephone the Deans of your daughter’s year level. A Year 9 and Year 10 Parent-Teacher Evening will be held on Thursday 03 April 4.30-7.00pm. This will be an opportunity for parents of Year 9 and 10 students to discuss the report with teachers. 5 minute interview times are allocated for each subject. Bookings will be available online from Thursday 27 March, 4pm.

Student Committees

Student Council 2014: Head Girl: Adriana Bird; Secretary: Jenna Curtis; Treasurer: Jade Seator, BOT Rep: Paris Taniwha Year 13: Danelle Cox, Eliza King; Year 12: Aurora Boyte, Aleisha Hulbert; Year 11: Molly Alton, Jada Mataroa; Year 10: Caitlin McGeorge, Molly Pender; Year 9: Lena Egorov, Grace Westenberg

Student Executive 2014: Deputy Head Girl: Molly Scoular-Sutton; Secretary: Jacqui Morgan Community Service: Zoe Hall, Esther Liddle; International: Bethany Taylor, Minshan Yang; Health & Climate: Shannon Woodhouse, Dayna Wynyard; Radio: Hannah Rose, Ashleigh McCaull; School Environment:

Melanie Duff, Emily McCarthy; Social: Claudia De Almeida E Silva, Miranda Smith.

Sports Council 2014: Sports Captain: Huia Ackerman; Secretary/Media Liaison: Hayley Elmsly Batten: Amy Barron, Julia Conway; Freyberg: Poppy Thomason, Chelsi Williams; Mansfield: Isabella Kirk, Stella Marshall; Rutherford: Nicola Baker, Caitlin Tuagalu.

Arts Council 2014: Arts Director: Tessa Adams; Secretary: Ellie Happé Communications: Lauren Nemeth, Felicity Tomkins; Kaupapa Maori: Whitney Banfield, Alexandra Lawrence; Music: Leilani Taula, Anna Wright; Performing Arts: Grace Esterman, Kirsten Holmes; Visual Arts: Lepeka Kavenga, Hope McConnell.

Tauranga Girls’ and Boys’ Colleges combined Production We are excited to announce the combined Tauranga Girls’ and Boys’ Production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” will be staged in late July. It is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. It’s the zany new 1920’s musical that has taken Broadway by storm! Taking place in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behaviour were changing forever. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of Thoroughly Modern Millie includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers. The musical will be directed by Daniel Pepperell who is heavily involved in the musical theatre scene here in Tauranga, musical direction by Leon Gray-Lockhart who has assisted with accompaniment and vocal coaching here at the college before, and choreographed by the Tauranga Girls’ College acting Head of Department for Performing Arts Caroline Gill. The audition process is well under way and we are excited about the talent we have had come through. We are on the look out for 1920’s style typewriters for the stenographer scene and any parents interested in assisting with costumes or set construction. Please contact Anne Robinson (Producer) on arobinson@tgc.school.nz or on extension 808 if you can assist or help with any props.

Stage Challenge Stage Challenge is well underway for 2014 with the planning and audition stages currently being carried out. The student leadership team are excited about the possibilities and creativity that is arising from working together and as a school we look forward with anticipation at the final product. Competition will be held at Baycourt on either the 16 or 17 June so put this in your diary now. Expressions of interest have also been sought from students interested in assisting backstage. Any queries regarding this are to be directed to Miss Rosie Potter (teacher in charge of Stage Challenge).

Mid Term Break

The college will be closed on Friday 28 March 2014 (end of Summer Tournament Week) for a mid term break. Classes will resume on Monday 31 March at 8.40am.

Health Centre Kia ora my name is Lisa Ferris and I am the Student Health Co-ordinator at Tauranga Girls’ College.

My background is in Emergency and Primary Care. I am available to see students Monday - Thursday, 9am-2pm.

Janice Hardy, the First Aider, runs the sickbay and many other integral elements of the Health Centre.

The physiotherapist is available Monday and Wednesday mornings, the first visit is free.

Dr Tracy Ball is available on Thursday 9-11am for students who have indicated that they have parental/caregiver permission to see her.

The Health Centre is open from 8.45am-3pm each day.

If your child has any undeclared medical condition please let the Office/Health Centre know.

Measles Update Between late December 2013 and 24 February 2014, there have been 47 confirmed measles cases reported in New Zealand: 29 in Auckland, 15 in Bay of Plenty/Lakes, and three in Wellington. Some of these cases have been in pre-school aged children. A total of 8 cases have required hospitalisation to date. Most cases have occurred in unimmunised people, and immunisation remains the best way to prevent infection and spread within the community.

Measles is a highly infectious disease that affects both adults and children. Measles is more serious than many people realise. Symptoms include fever, cough, red eyes and a runny nose, followed by a rash which tends to start on the face, before moving over the head and down the body. The rash develops about 3 days after the other symptoms start.

Complications can include middle ear infections, pneumonia and more rarely, encephalitis or brain inflammation.

The best protection against measles is the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine which is free for all children. MMR vaccinations are scheduled at 15 months and 4 years.

MMR vaccination is also free for susceptible adults born after 01 January 1969 who have not received two doses of a measles containing vaccine.

Mrs Lisa Ferris & Mrs Janice Hardy

Hair Colour Variations We have been really pleased with the start to the year for the majority of our students, particularly in the areas of attendance, uniform and engagement in learning. Unfortunately a small number of students are breaching our uniform code in the area of hair colour. This notice is to confirm that our uniform code includes the wearing of natural hair colour only. Non-natural colours, that is vivid non-natural shades such as blue, purple, pink and orange, whether whole of head, tips, highlights or strands are non-uniform and not acceptable at school. Students whose hair is dyed in this way are given a grace period until 07 March to comply with these uniform regulations. After this time uniform breaches will be dealt with in the usual way.

NZQA Entry and Fees The fee structure for National Qualification entries

remains the same as last year.

The government provides financial assistance to students entering for school qualifications if certain criteria are met. Students can apply for financial assistance and the application forms for financial assistance will be available from NZQA along with the information about fees later. Students and families will be given deadlines for fee payment and financial assistance applications with their entries and fees information. These will be issued in mid year.

Entry for all NQF standards and up to 3 Scholarship subjects is $76.70 Additional Scholarship subject entries are $76.70 per subject

Mathematics Department – A reminder about Mathsbuddy This is a computer learning/homework package for Mathematics for all levels. Students have access to thousands of tutorials, supplementary worksheets and revision tests designed to further enhance their learning. The standard of the material is very good and is suitable for students entered in all Mathematics courses throughout the school, Year 9 to 13. If you wish to get an idea of what the material is like visit the website www.mathsbuddy.co.nz. The cost is $28 for access for the year, which is to be paid through the Fees Office.

If there are any queries with regard these packages, please contact Mr Hockings HOD Mathematics

Positive Behaviour For Learning Parent involvement in children’s education is crucial Materials are from Michigan Department of Education(2001) School age children spend most of their waking hours (including weekends and holidays) outside of school. Therefore, the influence of parents/caregivers is huge. When parents/caregivers involvement begins in a child’s educational process early, the effects are powerful. Because of this, it is important for parents/caregivers to engage directly with their children in their learning activities at home and guide their children in seeing the value of education. The most consistent predictors of children’s academic achievement and social adjustment are parents/caregivers expectations of the child’s academic attainment. Parents/caregivers who have books available, take trips, guide TV watching, discuss world issues and provide stimulating experiences contribute to student achievement. Years of research have shown that when parents are involved students have: * Higher grades * Better school attendance * Increased motivation and better self-esteem * Lower rates of suspension * Decreased use of drugs and alcohol * Fewer instances of violent behaviour

Parents partnering with schools and teachers can change the future of education.

Fashion Parade: This annual event, run by the PTA will take place 14-15 May in the Tauranga Girls’ College Hall. Auditions and planning are well underway.

PTA Thank you to those who attended our February meeting and AGM. It was a great turn out and lovely to see so many new faces. We had the pleasure of listening to presentations from each of the four Head Girls for 2014. It is awe inspiring to hear of their aims for this year. A big thank you to our outgoing secretary, Susan O’Neill and treasurer Karen Bennett, for their contribution and support to the PTA over the last few years. I also have stepped down this year from the role as chairperson, if you are interested in applying for this role, please call Jean on 544 9730. Councillor Catherine Stewart has kindly agreed to continue as our Patron this year. Thank you Catherine. The PTA committee for 2014 is: Chairperson: Vacant Deputy Chairperson: Erin Robson Secretary: Carol Jenkin Treasurer: Liz Nicholls Executive Comm Member: Pauline Happé Teacher Representative: Carolyn Nemeth Fashion Parade Director: Pauline Happé Patron: Catherine Stewart. (Carol and Liz to be formally elected at our March meeting) Our next meeting is to be held on Wednesday, 19 March at 7.30pm in the staff room.

The main discussion point will be planning for the annual Fashion Parade (FP) which, this year, is to be held 14-15 May. This is our annual fund raiser for the college and is an eagerly awaited event on the school calendar. Auditions from both the Girls’ and Boys’ colleges are already under way in February. All parents are welcome to attend our March meeting and if your daughter is involved this year or interested to be involved for next year come along and find out what it is all about. Funds raised from this annual event, have over the years , been donated back to the school to provide much needed financial support for a wide range of purposes. Too many to list here but range from improvements to the swimming pool through to purchasing equipment for classrooms through to supplying blazer uniforms when students represent the school at different events. If you are able to help in anyway we would love to hear from you. Whether it be to provide assistance for the show on the night, ( many hands make light work), or for sponsorship/raffle prizes or simply supporting the school by buying tickets to our great show, please phone our Director Pauline on 07 543 4711 or at pauline.happe@xtra.co.nz. Jean Walters : 07 544 9730

Board of Trustees: At the Board meeting on Thursday 27 February, Megan Cleverley stepped down from her role as Chairperson. Lesley Jensen was elected to the position, congratulations Lesley. Thank you Megan for the time, professionalism and dedication you have given during your period of office. Megan has taken on the Deputy-Chairperson position.

Breakfast 8am – 8.40am Chicken & Bacon rolls 3.00 BLT Rolls 3.00 Hot Chocolate 1.50 Cappuccino 2.00 Assortment of hot foods from 2.00 Homemade Cookie 1.00 Cookie & Hot chocolate 2.00 Ask for our loyalty card when buying Hot Chocolate buy

5 get the 6th FREE

Daily Menu Wraps 3.50 Rolls 3.00 Sandwiches 2.50 Mini Toasties .50 Sausage rolls 2.00 Pizza slice 2.00 Calzone Pizza 3.00 Cheese Burger 3.00 Noodles 2.50 Wedges 3.50 Large Pies 3.50 Lunchtime special 4.00 Fresh Fruit 1.00

*NEW*

$5.00 lunch box special Please see canteen window

Snack foods Slices & Cakes 2.00 Homemade Muffins 2.00 Ice blocks from 1.00 Vege Chips 1.50

Beverages Water 2.50 H2GO flavoured water 3.00 H2GO Sparkling water 3.00 Mizone 3.50 Fresh Up 1lt 3.50 Just Juice 1lt 3.50 Pepsi Max 2.50 Golden Circle 2.00 Blue Milk 1.50 Calci Yum 1.80 Primo Small 2.50 Primo Large 3.50 Iced coffee 4.00 Up & Go 2.50 Liptons Iced tea 2.80

Canteen Menu

Entitlement for Special Assessment Conditions Students are entitled to apply for Special Assessment Conditions if they have a permanent or long- term medical, physical or sensory condition and or a specific learning disability that directly impacts on their ability to be assessed fairly in assessments for National Qualifications. NZQA grants entitlement to Special Assessment Conditions so that approved candidates may be fairly assessed and have access to assessment for National Qualifications. Special Assessment Conditions are approved so that entitled candidates can demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding, without providing unfair advantage over other candidates.

Supporting Documentation

Where the need for Special Assessment Conditions arises from: A permanent or long-term medical or physical or sensory condition or disability, a report from an appropriate registered medical professional providing evidence of need based on the functional impact of the condition or disability is required. The report should be completed in the year of the application, detail exactly how the candidate's access to assessment is impaired by their medical or physical or sensory condition and detail any suitable assessment conditions. This could be a physical inability to write for themselves or to see an examination paper

Specific learning difficulties/disabilities, a current report on an assessment carried out by

Special assessment conditions for NZQA Internal and External Assessment

Calendar Day Date Event Day Date Event

Thurs 06 Mar Waikato Liaison Visit, 1.30pm

Tues 18 Mar World Vision Leadership Day Massey Liaison Visit: 1.30pm

Thurs-Fri 06-07 Mar 9BTE & 9ROV - Camp Wed 19 Mar

TGC Senior Tennis BOPSS Showjumping 12BST field trip: 8.30-10am Chinese Cultural Day –TGC Hall

Fri 07 Mar 12CHE Internal Assessment Thurs 20 Mar

11BST field trip - 8.30-10am Summer photos - Hall Chinese Cultural Day - TGI & Oropi School

Fri-Sun 07-09 Mar NISS Rowing Fri 21 Mar 11BST field trip: 8.30-10am NZSS Kayaking finals

Sat 08 Mar Young Enterprise E Day - BOP Polytech

Sat 22 Mar Y9 Netball trials 9.30-12.30: ASB Arena

Sat-Sun 08-09 Mar BOPSS Volleyball Sun 23 Mar Y10 Netball trials 9.30-12.30: ASB Arena

Sun 09 Mar BOPSS Touch - Rotorua Mon-Sun 24-30 Mar NZSS Summer Tournament Week

Mon 10 Mar 12GEO field trip - Tuahu Track

Tues 25 Mar Y9 Netball TGC trials: 3.3-5pm; TGC

Tues 11 Mar 13HIS field trip 12BIO field trip 11GEO field trip

Wed 26 Mar Y10 Netball TGC trials: 3.3-5pm: TGC

Wed 12 Mar 12BIO field trip Otago Liaison Visit - 1.30pm

Fri 28 Mar Mid-Term Break

Wed-Fri 12-14 Mar BP Business Challenge Mon 31 Mar Last day summer golf

Thurs 13 Mar SADD Workshop - Otumoetai College

Tues 01 Apr Attitude Seminars: P1-4

Fri 14 Mar 10ARM, 10 HNS, 10PLD field trip

Thurs 03 Apr Otago Junior Maths Competition Junior Report Evening: 4.30-7pm

Sat-Sun 15-16 Mar BOPSS Volleyball finals Fri 04 Apr ACT field trip

Mon 17 Mar NZ Dance Company visit - 1.30-3.30pm

Sat-Sun 05-06 Apr Senior Netball trials 9.30-12.30: ASB Arena

an appropriately qualified registered professional, (such as an NZCER level C assessor, speech/language therapist or a medical professional) providing evidence of need based on the functional impact of the condition or disability is required. The report should be completed in time for the first year of assessment for national qualifications, and remains valid for four years. The report must explain exactly how the candidate's access to assessments is impaired by the functional impact of

their specific learning disability and detail suitable assessment conditions. If you believe that your daughter may be eligible to apply to NZQA for special assessment conditions please contact Deputy Principal in charge of Assessment (Ms Rowlands). Initial applications need to be made to NZQA by the end of Term One.

Contacting the College for 2014

We encourage parents to contact the College (578 8114) for support at any time during the year. The Pastoral Team includes: Year 9 Senior Leader: Mrs Ferguson Deans: Mrs Audrey Keightley & Ms Margot Glaser-Brown Ext 770 Year 10 Senior Leader: Mrs Bird Deans: Mrs Jackie Gould & Mrs Robyn Mankelow Ext 767 Year 11 Senior Leader: Mrs Summerville Deans: Mrs Kathy Keereweer & Mr Don Wallis Ext 768 Year 12 Senior Leader: Ms Rowlands Deans: Mrs Carolyn Nemeth & Mrs Judith Somerville Ext 766 Year 13 Senior Leader: Ms Rowlands Deans: Mrs Marge Wilkinson & Mrs Karen Scott Ext 769 Guidance Counsellors Ms Judy Burr Ext 728 & Ms Chantal Stopford Ext 724 If any matter remains unresolved, or is taking too long, please contact the Principal, Mrs Cowens.

930 Cameron Road, Tauranga 3112 Ph: (07) 578-8114 Fax: (07) 578-8447