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Issue 16, 6 November 2020

WAIROA COLLEGE

OPEN EVENINGYEAR 7 & 9’S

WEDNESDAY11 NOVEMBER

4:00 TO 6:00PM

Message From Our Principal

1Lucknow street | 06 838 8303 | www.wairoacollege.school.nz | email: [email protected]

The last two weeks have been filled with special occasions. Sadly we farewelled long serving staff members Robert Hamblyn and Peggy Andrews. Between them they have served Wairoa College for over 60 years. We also farewelled Pania Grey and Tim Gledhill. Mrs Barbara Keil left us in Term 3. I thank them for their contribution to Wairoa College and their dedication to our students. I wish them well for their future.

I would like to acknowledge the hard work of Karen Hayward, the ball committee and staff and parent helpers for making the ball such a magnificent occasion for our Year 12 and 13 students last week. The students looked fabulous and it was lovely to see them all enjoying themselves.

Our Senior Prizegiving was a celebration of all the hard work students and teachers have put in this year. It was also a time to reflect on our 2019 results.

2019 saw the highest results Wairoa College has had in more than 10 years for NCEA Level 1, NCEA Level 2, Māori, Numeracy, Literacy, Male and Female achievement rates.

These results were also ALL higher than the National Achievement rates. Our school has made accelerated progress in academic achievement.

I would like to thank Melissa Stanaway who volunteered to take the photos of our prizewinners at the conclusion of this ceremony. It was very appreciated.

We have also been fortunate in the latest tranche to become a Free and Healthy Lunches school. A committee was formed, applications read and potential providers interviewed. We are partnering with a company called Libelle who have hired locals and will make the food onsite for our students. This will start Monday next week. This is a very exciting opportunity for us, as well fed students learn better.

I would like to acknowledge the massive support that we get from the First Light Foundation. This year we have received funding for computers, transport costs, tracksuits for our sports teams for next year, our new sign and over the holidays the courtyard in front of the canteen will have new shade sails.

The Wairoa Young Achievers Trust has supported funding to allow the Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust to come and run an Aspiring Leaders programme primarily with Year 7 and 8 students. They have activities on-site at the college and also in Hastings at the sports park. This programme runs all year.

We expanded our 2020 prefect group to reflect the outstanding contribution Year 13 students have made to our school. New roles were developed that supported our goals. Developing leadership throughout the school has been a focus. SVA The student volunteer army was set up by Sam Johnson after the Christchurch earthquake in 2011. Our school leaders at all year levels become members of the student volunteer army. It is possible to receive a number of badges, depending on hours of service. Examples of this have been helping out at parent evenings, picking up rubbish at a river clean up, assemblies and the school ball, volunteering at the rest home, helping a neighbour or someone in the community or whanau. Giving back to our community is good for everyone, when you help others it improves your well being and makes you feel valued and kind and caring. It sits with our school value of Manaakitanga caring for others.

To the year 13’s, as you leave us remember the wise words of your teachers. Work hard and make good choices. Whilst not all of you were recognised formally at prize giving, I know that you have all progressed so very much. I am proud of each and every one of you. Try to remember that, as you face big changes, you are not alone. There are good things waiting for you just around the corner. So step out with confidence and take new opportunities in your stride. I wish you well for your journey.

On a final note, I would like to wish our seniors well with their final examinations.

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL CONTINUED

Ngā mihi nui,

Mrs Jo-Anne Vennell Principal Wairoa College


Natalia Pere Gemma Mapstone Hannah Simmonds


MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL CONTINUED


Riley Stanaway Keoni ClarkMahinarangi Hume

Rakai McCafferty Amelia Pasikala

Stephen Huata Materoa Edwards


Ruby Mildon Tiana Douglas

Teancum Scotson Aaron Stafford

CONGRATULATIONS

Year 7 & 8 Swimm TeamA strong team of swimmers represented Wairoa College in the Hawkes Bay Year 7 & 8 Interschools Competition on Tuesday 20 October. Students should be proud of their efforts as they gained personal bests on the night and had mutiple placings in various races.


It has been a few weeks since returning home from Hamilton where Kaylah competed at the NZ Secondary Swim champs and what an amazing few days it had been.Kaylah and myself wore the school emblem with pride, Kaylah done extremely well in a the pool of fierce athletes where some NZ records were broken. Kaylah set goals to achieve for herself in this competition as it is the biggest meet to date. Her goals were to cut her times down, which she did in 7 out of 8 events, the biggest being 7 seconds off her 200 freestyle.This event was streamed through Sky Sport so alot of whanau, friends, followers and supported tuned in to watch her on screen, she won a couple of heats 200 free and 50 fly where they zoomed in on her as she swam and got a close up as she finished. Kaylah has some very big goals for 2021 and she is very close to qualifying at more top national events. Here is something that she quoted to me as we sat on the stand " you dont have to medal to be a winner or a champ, achieving my personal goals makes me a winner in myself"

Joannne Reynolds


MUSIC PRODUCTION

Before Karma Gets UsAs part of the annual Hawkes Bay Arts Festival, on Tuesday 20th October many of our students were treated to a live theatrical performance ‘Before Karma Gets Us’, created by Auckland based actors. Tess Sullian, Ariaana Osborne and Olivia Parker, alongside director Patrick Carroll, kept us on the edge of our seats while we watched them make absolute fools of themselves on stage!

The show mashed together old stage magic and sketch comedy, and it was an enthrilling, fast paced and raucous performance which students (and teachers) enjoyed. This show was kindly sponsored by a donor to the HBAF, which allowed our students to watch this incredible show free of charge. Many thanks to the wider arts community for making this happen!

Comments from staff and students who watched the show:“In the 25 years I have worked at this college, this show is up there with one of the best we’ve had visit! It was energetic, and it kept our students engaged the whole way through”– Mr Hamblyn.“I thought it was entertaining because it was so active and energetic” – Mikaela Foley-Hollis (Year 9) “It was loud, but it was majestical and mysterious” Samantha Botica. (Year 11)“It was a fun and enjoyable show to watch, I really enjoyed it”. – Lishae Peipi (Year 11) “It was unique and different, but definitely amusing!” – James Vennell (Year 9)

DONATED MUSICAL EQUIPMENTKind Wairoa local, Nathan Hart recently donated a bass guitar and amplifier to the college. This will be used in the music suite by our music students, towards their solo and group performance assessments. Thank you so much Nathan, the students are very appreciative of the donation!

JUNIOR CHESS TOURNAMENT

Congratulations to Mahonri, Kaya and

History-lee for representing Wairoa College at the

Nuhaka Chess Tournament on Tuesday 20 October.

Mohonri and Kaya placed first.


JUNIOR CHESS TOURNAMENT

Wairoa College 2020 External Examination Timetable

All exam sessions are 3 hours long and are held in either the hall or the boardroom.

Ensure you arrive on time and that you have your admission slip with you.

AM exams: Arrive by 9.10 am (start at 9.30 am)

PM exams: Arrive by 1.40 pm (start at 2.00 pm)

* SAC – Special assessment conditions, D – Digital exams

Day Time Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Wednesday

18th November

AM Statistics (*SAC)

PM

Thursday 19th November

AM Mathematics and Statistics

PM History

Friday 20th November

AM Mathematics and Statistics

PM

Monday 23rd November

AM Te Reo Maori Calculus

PM Accounting

Tuesday 24th November

AM English (*SAC, D)

PM History Biology (*SAC) Wednesday

25th November

AM English (*D)

PM History

Thursday 26th November

AM Chemistry

PM

Friday 27th November

AM Science

PM Geography Chemistry

Monday 30th November

AM Te Reo Maori Japanese

PM

Tuesday 1st December

AM English (*SAC, D)

PM

Wednesday 2nd

December

AM Biology Geography (*SAC)

PM Physics (*SAC)

Friday 4th December

AM

PM Health

Tuesday 8th December

AM Te Reo Maori

PM Music Studies

SENIOR NCEA EXAM TIMETABLE


Year 9 -10 Exam Timetable All exams are to be held in the hall

Week 5 Week 6 Monday

9/11 Tuesday

10/11 Wednesday

11/11 Thursday

12/11 Friday 13/11

Monday 16/11

Tuesday 17/11

Period 1 8.45 – 9.45

Year 10 English

DWR RK YEN RH

Year 9 Maths

PAQ TO CDP JS

English PAT 10C, 10R, 9O

RHA YEN TOG

Year 9 Science

RK TOG CDP TC

Year 10 Social Studies

PAQ TPU YEN RK

Year 9 Health

GA CDP GWN

Maths PAT 10R 10K 9C 9K

GWN TOG CDP JS

Period 2 9.45 – 10.45

AH TPU YEN CDP

GA CDP GWN BJR

RHA YEN TOG

TOG PSC YEN RH

KH JMO DJT

Year 10 Health

AH TPU YEN CDP

DWR RH GWN BJR

Whanau Class

10.45 – 11.05

Period 3 11.25 – 12.25

Year 9 English

RK RHA YEN PT

Year 10 Maths

AH TPU YEN CDP

English PAT 10K, 10O

TC TOG

Year 10 Science

RHA MCD YEN

Year 9 Social Studies

TOG PSC CDP RH

English PAT 9C, 9R, 9K

RK YEN PT

Maths PAT 10O 10C 9R 9O

TPU YEN GMW DJT

Period 4

12.25 – 1.25

TOG TO YEN TC

GA GMW DJT MY

RK RH

GWN TC KM

PSC PO JP JS

TOG YEN TC

RK PSC KM

YEAR 9 & 10 EXAM TIMETABLE

TERM 4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

9 - Senior Study Leave Begins - Technology Rural Schools9 to 17 - Year 9 & 10 Examinations11 - Open Evening Yr 7 & Yr 913 - Kapa Haka Year 7 & 8 Waikaremoana16 - NCEA Exams Begin - Technology Rural Schools23 - Technology Rural Schools25 - NCEA Teacher Accord Day All Hawkes Bay & Tairawhiti Schools 26 - Napier Hatea-a-rangi trip 10 O & 10 K - Mohaka Trip 9 K - Morere Trip 9 O & 9 R

NOV

1 to 2 - Panakere Trip 10 K4 - Junior Fun Day8 - Junior Minor Prizegiving9 - Junior Major Prizegiving

DEC

YEAR 9 & 10 EXAM TIMETABLE

TERM 4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2021 START DATES

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Monday 1st February Subject selection for Seniors

(Times and Year Levels will be advertised closer to the date)

Tuesday 2nd February Year 9’s and Prefects ONLY

Wednesday 3rd FebruaryWhole School

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