John Paul College, Rotorua Whitworth Road, Rotorua. www.jpc.school.nz Ph: 07 3478 795 Fx: 07 3461 271

A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE JOHN PAUL COLLEGE COMMUNITY Term 3, Issue 22 3rd August 2020

Ma te pono Me te aroha – Through Faith and Love

2020 School Theme : “Carpe Diem” – Seize the Day

Dear Parents/ Caregivers Kia Ora, Malo e Lelei, Talofa, Greetings ENROLMENT INTERVIEWS

Mrs Nieuwboer and I are half way through the one to one interviews for 2021.I am delighted with the enthusiasm and desire to have a unique style” JPC Education”. At the heart of this is our commitment to our Catholic Faith and the Gospel values. While we are proud of our academic track record, excellent facilities, outstanding extra curricular achievement it is our commitment to live a Christian life that is at the heart of all we do. PROHIBITION ON CELL PHONES Please note that students are not permitted to contact parents to collect them if they are feeling unwell. Students must present to the school nurse, who will assess them and call parents to collect as necessary and duly sign them out of school, which is a health and safety requirement by law, to ensure all students are accounted for at all times. ACADEMIC AUDIT: YEARS 11-13 At present Deans, Faculty Heads and teachers are identifying students at risk of the following:

1. Insufficient credits to pass NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 2. Not achieving University Entrance 3. Insufficient literacy and numeracy credits 4. Not handing in assignments or seeking reassessment opportunities

If you are contacted by school staff on any of the above, please give them your full cooperation and support. It is in your child’s best interests. God bless Patrick Walsh Principal

Whanau Group Hui

TODAY at 5.30pm

YEAR 11 RETREATS 5TH – 7TH AUGUST

AT JPC Students are permitted to wear suitable mufti

Retreats are compulsory Mrs Fredricksen – Campus Minister

E: bernadette.fredricksen@jpc.school.nz

SPORT TEAM PHOTOS WEDNESDASY 12th AUGUST Teachers in charge of the sport teams will confirm if students need to be in school uniform or sports uniform Mrs M Stewart Deputy Principal E: maree.stewart@jpc.school.nz

GLOBAL COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME

Twenty f our JPC International students and one domestic are participating in a ENZ/ AFS "Global Competency Certificate" Programme - a pilot project here in New Zealand involving online and facilitated sessions. The programme promotes the skills needed to function better as a global citizen and allows reflection on issues such as stereotyping and coping with cultural differences. Hopefully the programme can be expanded into the broader school community next year. Mr M Dwight – International Director

This week’s Maori phrase:

Tino pai (Very good/ Very well done.)

A message from the JPC

Group By Soo Jung Jin Students Against Dangerous Driving at JPC aim to raise awareness amongst young people about the dangers of unsafe driving. Road death is the second most common cause of death for young New Zealanders and every year on average about 110 young people (aged 17-24) die on NZ roads in crashes caused by dangerous driving. The most dangerous time for young drivers is the initial six months after they get their restricted licence and teenagers are 18% more likely to be involved in serious road accidents.

Learning to drive and getting our license is a very exciting time; we finally get to start driving, we can go anywhere and gain some independence. However, a text message, an argument, distractions from passengers, fatigue, substance use or just a single alcoholic drink are all potential causes of accidents. As teenagers, we may think that we've heard this over a thousand times and that ‘it won’t happen to me’, but think…………. Why are so many young people dying on our roads?

The SADD message is, that we as young drivers can and should make the right decisions to protect ourselves, but others too. We want to encourage all young drivers here at JPC to think carefully about the choices they make before they get into a car to drive or as a passenger. We want to change the ideology from, ‘it won’t happen to me’ to ‘that could be me?’ For more information about SADD or if you are interested in joining the JPC SADD group visit https://sadd.org.nz/ or come and chat to Mrs Fraser.

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS

8am – 2pm Purchase uniforms anytime online

www.jpc.school.nz

Best Drycleaners, located on the corner of Amohau & Amohia Streets, opposite Farmers department store are offering a quick turn around and a special price for uniform alterations. Trousers/shorts $12.50 incl GST, skirts & lining $18.00 incl GST. Uniform repairs quoted

JPC CALENDAR OF EVENTS: August 3/4th Yr 13 Retreats – compulsory attendance 12th Teams Photos 17th ICAS Science and Writing Comps 19-28th Yr 10 Careers & Option Choice Sessions 24th ICAS DGT and English Comps 28th Daffodil Day 31st Winter Tournament Week 31st ICAS Maths & Spelling Comps September 5th School Ball 7-11th Year 10 Retreats – compulsory attendance 7th Whanau Support Hui – 5.30pm 9th Yr10 Careers/Option Choice Sessions (BE) 9-16th Prelim Exams 17th Option Evening 5.30-6.30pm 17th Year 12 Parish Mass–compulsory attendance 21-24th Yrs 7 & 8 Careers Activities Week 24th Dancing with the Staff 24th Yrs 7&8 Careers Dress Up Day 25th Teacher Only Day October 12th Snr Reports issued 12th Whanau Support Hui – 5.30pm 16th Yr 9 Market Day – 1.20-2pm 19-23rd Yr 9 Retreats compulsory attendance November 6th Diwali Festival 9th Whanau Support Hui – 5.30pm 10th Snr Co-curricular Prizegiving 1.00-3.00pm 12th Leaver’s Mass Senior Prizegiving/ Graduation 6.00-9.00pm 13th Year 9 Careers Education Day 13-17th Junior Exams 16th NCEA & Scholarship Exams commence 16-20th Life Education van onsite

ABSOLUTE DENTAL VAN ONSITE The dental van will be onsite August 10th to see for free, Years 9 to 13 students who have enrolled with them. If other students are wanting to be seen please collect enrolment forms for caregivers to fill in from student services.

“GIVE IT A GO” DAY The Year 9s will be having a 'Give it a Go' day on Thursday 26th November. The aim is to allow students to 'have a go' at aspects of different jobs in a fun, interactive way e.g. using wigs for hairdressing, doing some activities in the police physical test etc. How can you help? If there are any parents who run businesses, work for businesses, or have experience of jobs, who could come in and provide activities and information for this day, please contact Mrs Brewer (sherry.brewer@jpc.school.nz ) or Mrs Hewitson (Sheryl.hewitson@jpc.school.nz ) Many thanks in anticipation.

JPC CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS

JPC Cross Country champs were held at the end of last term. This year due to COVID 19 there has been a disruption to Cross Country program at all levels. For year 7 & 8 there is only the Rotorua Mini Marathon.

Year 9 – 13 the events have been rescheduled:

WaiBop Cross Country Champs – Wednesday 9th September – Venue to be confirmed.

NZSS Cross Country Championships – Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September – Hawera (New Plymouth)

Mr A Faulkner Sports Coordinator E: Arthur.faulkner@jpc.school.nz

congratulations To our achievers – well done!

FORMER JPC STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON

Student Qualification Institute Honours Major 1 / 2 Antony Helsby BSC - Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

Catherine Smallbone MED - Master of Education Passed with Merit

Drew Simmonds BCOM - Bachelor of Commerce

International Business / Marketing

Jaimy Pablo BSC - Bachelor of Science

Criminology /

Psychology

Jamie Brislen BA - Bachelor of Arts

Classical Studies / Psychology

Kerry Hinton MARCHP - Master of Architecture (Prof) Passed with Merit

Kieren Swann BSC - Bachelor of Science

Computer Science /

Psychology Matthew Kilby BCOM - Bachelor of Commerce

Information Systems

Meg McKinnon BA - Bachelor of Arts

Film Rebecca Boles BA - Bachelor of Arts

History

Rebecca Boles LLB - Bachelor of Laws Savannah Seekup

BCOM - Bachelor of Commerce

Commercial Law /

H.R & Industrial Relations

Yu Takahashi BCOM - Bachelor of Commerce

Accounting

We congratulate our former students for achieving

SPEECH NEW ZEALAND EXAMINATION RESULTS 2ND TOUR 2020 Examiner Mrs Colleen Bassett of Hamilton. Grade 5 Honours Nancy Farmer Ava Hook Annahbelle Brown Honours Plus Emma Beck Hannah Shilton Gargi Vaidya

Lily Kautz Anusha Sharma Grade 6 Merit Hannah Muir Merit Plus Lillian Muir Honours Plus Hollie Cook Ciara Griffiths Leo Schweizer Grade 7 Merit Plus Allie Clarke Honours Plus Carys Chapman Jasmine Hagan Soo Jung Jin Grade 8 Honours Dana Kuchler Madeline Potter Honours Plus Mia Page Mathew Veitch Harper Lass

Maisie Russell Ashleigh Pola ASB Diploma Sophie Huang Pass with Merit Jae Woo Jin - Pass with Merit Adam Wong Toi - Pass with Merit Tayla Framp - Pass with Merit Sameer Anand – Pass with Merit Hazel Hagan – Pass with Distinction Mitchell Jones - Pass with Distinction Orla Walsh - Pass with Distinction Ishan Nath - Pass with Distinction Samantha Carter – Teaching (Adv) Pass with Distinction These students were acknowledged for outstanding work and recommended for a Rotorua Civic Arts Scholarship - Ishan Nath, Samantha Carter, Orla Walsh, Mitchell Jones, Leo Schweizer, Hollie Cooke, Harper Lass and Ashleigh Pola. Covid-19 Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand (SGCNZ). University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival (UOSWSF) 2020 e-National Scene Awards Congratulations to both our JPC regional winners for these National awards. Most innovative Interpretation Award - Student Directed Twelfth Night (Samantha Carter and Hazel Hagan) Best Understanding of Sound and Silence Award Richard II HoD Drama Gabrielle Thurston

congratulations To our achievers – well done!

WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY CROSS COUNTRY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS – WAIPUNA PARK, TAURANGA Well done to the four John Paul College students who competed at the Cross Country Championships this weekend. The results are as follows: 1st Hannah Gapes U18 Women 4th Poppy Martin U16 Girls 13th Lillian Muir U16 Girls 6th Quinn Steiner U16 Boys Hannah Gapes will be part of the WaiBop U18 Womens Team to compete at the NZ XC Nationals held in Dunedin on the 29th August.

FROM THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

WOMEN IN ENGINEERING We’re running our third annual WiE CAN – Women in Engineering Residential Programme! Featuring hands-on sessions, inspiring presentations, and fun social activities, this is the perfect opportunity for Year 12 female students to explore the limitless opportunities offered in engineering. With over 40% of our 2019 WiE CAN attendees now pursuing Engineering at UC, we’re so excited to bring WiE CAN to a new cohort of future female engineers. Applications are now open and close Friday 4th September. Spaces limited to 60 students.

About WiE CAN Date: 17-21 January 2021 Location: UC College of Engineering, Christchurch Eligibility: Open to female students (including those who identify as female) completing Year 12 in 2020 at a New Zealand high school. Cost: $575 – includes accommodation, food and activities during the week. Scholarships & Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information visit: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/engineering/information-for-schools/wie-can/?utm_source=edm-cas-hods&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wie-can2021&_cldee=Y29ubnkubHVkYXNjaGVyQGpwYy5zY2hvb2wubno%3d&recipientid=contact-7d2c70854723e8118175e0071b675c91-a8ff6f194d2642a09cd2f1b4fa48a22a&esid=de8d523f-65cc-ea11-a812-000d3ad1cf6f DISCOVERYCAMP AND NANOCAMP The annual NanoCamp and DiscoveryCamp for Year 12 and 13 secondary school students are hugely popular. The five-day, all-expenses-paid residential programmes give students the opportunity to learn about nanoscience through lectures and lab experience with MacDiarmid Institute investigators. Designed for Māori and Pasifika students in their final years of high school, MacDiarmid Institute DiscoveryCamp - Te Tohu Huraina - is an annual programme, now in its tenth year, where students from all around the country gather to do real research with the country's leading scientists from the MacDiarmid Institute. The programme's aim is to enhance the students' science knowledge, inspire a love of discovery and help them carve out a career in science. Each summer we also offer four DiscoveryCamp alumni the opportunity to gain further hands-on experience and knowledge in our MacDiarmid Institute labs. Applications for DiscoveryCamp and NanoCamp 2021 will open on 24th July 2020. Further details are available at the following pages: https://www.macdiarmid.ac.nz/news-and-events/events/discoverycamp-2021/

https://www.macdiarmid.ac.nz/news-and-events/events/nanocamp-2021/

THE ROTARY NATIONAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FORUM

This Forum is a programme aimed at high achieving, well-rounded science, maths and technology students in Year 12 at New Zealand Secondary Schools who will be returning to Year 13 and who are planning to study science or technology subjects at tertiary level in New Zealand.

Applications are now being sought from high achieving Year 12 Science, Mathematics and Technology Students for the forum to be held in Auckland from 10 – 23 January 2021.

The Forum Fee of $1895 includes the cost of accommodation, tuition, some fun activities and transport in Auckland. Travel to and from Auckland for students living more than 150km from the Forum venue will also be met by the Forum organisation. It is usual for the sponsoring Rotary Club and/or schools to assist with paying part of the Forum Fee. The balance is required to be paid by the successful applicant. The amount that each student is to pay will be determined by their nominating Rotary Club. The payment arrangement between the nominating Rotary Club and successful applicants who have been nominated will be discussed, agreed, recorded and confirmed at the interview with the nominating Rotary Club to avoid any confusion. Please see Ms Ludäscher for more information and an application form. Ms Conny Ludascher HOF Science E: conny.ludascher@jpc.school.nz

The season officially started last weekend and the U14’s and U16’s both played Friday afternoon away at RBHS and Aquinas/TWOM respectively. The U14’s had a convincing win 60 – 0 however the U16’s did not do so well coming away with the loss.

The 1st XV travelled to the newly combined team of Aquinas/TWOM. This is always a difficult task and it seems that JPC travels away to the same teams every year. The newly combined team should be strong as they were both final contenders last season. Aquinas/TWOM were more passionate than the JPC team for most of the game. They had this game down as a marker in the sand and were taking the game to JPC in all

aspects. Going into half time Aquinas/TWOM had a 7 – 3 lead and were the better side. The half time oranges were had and Aquinas/TWOM came out firing again and went to 14 – 3. This seemed to kick start the JPC team and the hit back with a try to take the score to 14 – 10. JPC then had a great period in the game where they were awarded a penalty try with Aquinas/TWOM constantly offending on their own goal line. With the score at 17 – 14 to JPC and 8 minutes to go, the action was constant with both sides going close to scoring tries, however Aquinas/TWOM were awarded a penalty with 3 minutes to go. Out in front they slotted the goal to bring the scores even at 17 all. Desperation was the call for both teams trying to get the winning points when Aquinas/TWOM were awarded another penalty on full time. The shot missed and the draw was the result 17 all. The JPC boys will need to get their game faces on this weekend with a mouth-watering clash against RBHS 3rd XV at JPC. Draw this weekend Fri 7 August JPC U16’s v WHHS 3.45pm @ JPC Sat 8 August JPC U14’s v Trident 10.30am @ Trident Sat 8 August JPC 1st XV v RBHS 3rd XV Midday @ JPC Richard Haigh 027 7773445

JPC

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ON-LINE WORK EXPERIENCE

Tutored Internships available for ages 15 -18 Operation Wallacea has been leading remote expeditions for university and school groups wanting to get involved in real biodiversity and conservation research for 20 years. By doing so we have become experts in planning, training, and delivering complex projects. The work placements we are proposing offer students with an interest in science, English, marketing and project management the opportunity to work alongside our team of internationally-renowned scientists, business development, marketing and expedition management experts.

Placements will be run entirely online, allowing students to work from the comfort of their own homes whilst recreating a genuine work-from-home environment via a carefully managed daily schedule, regular deadlines and constant contact with managing staff via remote working software including Microsoft Teams. Our placements are designed not only to give students an insight into working life, but to develop a range of core skills that are both directly relevant to careers in STEM and transferable to many other career paths, as well as linking closely to their school curricula. Science Internships £100: 5 days with start dates in August, September and October 2020 Students choose from a selection of projects they wish to work on, including Caribbean coral reefs and their fish communities, spider monkey behaviour and large mammals in an African savannah. They will then complete a week-long programme designed to support them through the entire research process, from project conception and data collection, to data analysis and science communication, producing a final scientific report that would be ideal as an independent research project towards their broader studies. Our programme will include introductions to computer coding in R, GIS and the production of maps, and statistical analysis of data, which are transferable skills that would look great on any students’ CV and university application. This internship would suit students with an interest in natural sciences and data analysis. For more information go to: https://www.opwall.com/schools/educational-benefits/work-experience/

TAKE A KID FISHING – CATCH A RAINBOW TROUT GUARANTEED WHERE: Ngongotaha hatchery WHEN: Sunday, September 6th, 2020. WHO: Children aged from six to 14 years-old COST: $5 donation to help fund the event. Cash/no Eftpos PRE BOOK: To guarantee a spot. No experience needed. For many children, this will be their first trout fishing experience and with expert tuition from members of the Rotorua Anglers Association, they’re guaranteed to catch a trout that can be taken home for dinner, says Fish & Game Officer Mark Sherburn. Tagged trout from the pond also win a spin rod and reel combo and accessories from sponsor Kilwell. Fish & Game is hugely grateful to the Rotorua Anglers Association and local businesses Rainbow Springs and Kilwell for their continued support.

RACE TO REGENERATE - THE GREAT KAURI RUN - REVISED DATE Due to Covid 19, The Great Kauri Run, held on the Coromandel peninsula has a revised date of Saturday 1st May 2021. The run comprises of a series of trail runs or walks. 200 years ago, most of the Coromandel peninsula was covered in Kauri forest. Today very few of these majestic giants of the forest remain. A kauri tree is planted along the trail for each person that participates in the event, and the vision is to plant 10,000 trees over the next ten years to create an avenue of Kauri all the way from Waikawau to Coromandel. To date 3,385 kauri have been planted, covering a distance of 13km. There are five event distances, for all ages and range of fitness:

Family walk/run 5km The Kauri Loop 12km The Kauri Half Marathon 22km The Kauri Classic 30km The Kauri Ultra 65km

All races finish at the Coromandel Township. For more information and entries go to www.kaurirun.co.nz or contact Hannah Gapes hlgapes@gmail.com Hannah Gapes – The Great Kauri Run Student Ambassador

At Rotorua Bridge Club Neil Hunt Park When Wednesdays From Sept 2nd 7-9.30pm OR Fridays From Sept 4th 10am-12.30pm

$60 for 12 lessons *and summer bridge play 2020/2021) Bring a friend and create your own partnership!

$100 for 2 people Phone Val 07 3471713 r Marie 027 427 5727

To sign up or for more information www.rotoruabridgeclub.nz

SPRING CLEANING?? FAITH IN ACTION WINTER WARMTH DRIVE Our collection will continue during Term 3

Duvets/inners, blankets, sleeping bags, sheets, towels, pillow cases, curtains

Jackets, beanies, socks, gloves (including fingerless)

The items can be new or used and clean. Please bring items to the public reception Your donations are gratefully appreciated

Mrs Aislabie - TIC Faith In Action E veronica.aislabie@jpc.school.nz

JPC COLLECTING FOR THE SVDP FOOD BANK A huge thank you to those who have donated to the food bank this term. We will continue collecting in Term 3. All food items donated earn 20 house points per item or 100 house points per 4 items. I hope you can help the Food Bank. Mrs G Cook Teacher in Charge E: Gillian.cook@jpc.school.nz

Do you have problems with your Spanish?

¿Tienes problemas con tu Español?

Hi I’m Joseph. I’m a Colombian teacher, currently studying English at Rotorua English Language Academy (RELA). If you need extra, after school help with your Spanish lessons, I can help you!!!!

E-mail : tato180692@gmail.com

Phone: 027 317 8482 Or you can contact me via RELA 07 349 0473

As Scholarships open we will get the information out to you. Students are reminded to click on the GivMe logo on our school website https://jpc.school.nz/our-school/careers-gateway/scholarships/ to access the NZ wide scholarship database. Help Needed! GATEWAY This year we have a number of students interested in work experience out with an electrical business. If you can help us, please contact Rachael Hindrup on rachael.hindrup@jpc.school.nz We’re looking at one day a week for

anywhere between 5 – 10 weeks. KEY DATES AUGUST

8th Canvas Tauranga Careers Expo 10am - 2pm (Durham St, Tauranga CBD) 10th Dunedin On-Campus Open Day 13th & 14th - Waikato University Virtual Open Day 21st Victoria Open Day 21st Massey University Taster Day - Wellington campus 21st Yoobee College Open Day (Rotorua campus) 10am - 3pm,

register https://www.facebook.com/events/322289332142111/ 25-27th Auckland University Open Day Online 6-9pm

27th Canterbury University Rā Tōmene Open Day On-Campus

29th AUT LIVE Open Day 29th Auckland University Open Day SEPTEM BER

4th & 5th Massey University Virtual Open Days 11th Massey University Taster Day - Manawatu campus 12th Massey University Taster Day - Auckland campus

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY

Have some great new online resources to share with you and your students! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbfAii8GmZBuukU-36Lug4zCrB7xhKohW

These have been recorded by Lincoln academic staff and cover a range of different diplomas and degrees plus info regarding scholarships. There are also loads of other great clips on this YouTube channel which you might enjoy, some featuring a few famous faces!

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https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/events/tours-and-events/open-days/

https://events.waikato.ac.nz/events/open-day/open-day-2020-hamilton-campus

https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/study/events-visits/open-day

https://www.otago.ac.nz/about/open_days.html

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August https://www.opendayonline.ac.nz/Register?S=EML&C=OpenDay&utm_campaign=MKT-Events-OpenDay%202020%20Invite%201&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

************************************************************************************ NEWS! Open Polytechnic has released a free course called Introduction to Infection Prevention.

Timely huh! It’s a free course for anyone – teachers, students, parents etc. This is especially useful for students considering a health career. Learn about viruses and how they work, and it's more than just COVID19. The course can be found at https://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/distancelearning/introduction-to-infection-prevention/

AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OPEN DAY 2020 First up we offer Open Day Online, Tuesday 25 – Thursday 27 August, 6–9pm. This three-evening event will be especially

useful for those who can’t make it in person on 29 August, and for those who wish to explore their options before their on-campus visit. There’s nothing like being here – so we’d also love to meet you in person at Open Day On Campus, Saturday 29 August, 9am–2pm.

Our vibrant Open Day Online experience will excite and motivate your students. Over three evenings, we’re offering a skilfully

crafted programme to exactly suit your students’ needs for both information and inspiration. Included will be live webinars hosted by top academics. These are the very people who lead academic programme development and deliver unparalleled learning experiences to our students.

Open Day On Campus is your chance to visit us in person. There will be stands and displays, live presentations, and plenty of

entertainment to give you a taste of student life at the University of Auckland.

CAREERS STAFF Sheryl Hewitson Careers Advisor

E: sheryl.hewitson@jpc.school.nz Jan Thompson Careers Assistant

E: jan.thompson@jpc.school.nz Rachael Hindrup Gateway Coordinator

E: rachael.hindrup@jpc.school.nz

CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY

The UC Science Summer Camp 2020 is as much a chance to experience life on campus as it is an opportunity to meet fellow Year 12s who are as interested in science from all over Aotearoa. Year 12 students come to stay on campus for 5 days and explore all the college has to offer. Camp details

Dates: 12 to 16 December 2020 Eligibility: Year 12 New Zealand school students Applications open: 8 July Applications close: 21 August Successful applicants announced: 1 October $575. Māori, Pasifika and Support Scholarships available (upon application).

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Dates are up, and students can add their names to the appointment schedules in the Careers Office. ************************************************************************************

WAIKATO UNIVERSITY OPEN DAY on 13 & 14 August is now a Virtual Open Day. Registrations for Open Day 2020 will open soon.

Visit https://events.waikato.ac.nz/events/open-day for more information. ************************************************************************************

WAIKATO UNIVERSITY

Register now for our 2020 TeachInfo Evenings and find out all you need to know to start your teaching study with us in 2021. Dates:

18th and 20th August.

Find out more about teaching in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary School

Learn about how to apply, tips and tricks for successful interviews and what to include in a Personal Statement

Chat to staff and current students

Find out about scholarship opportunities and how to apply

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The CANVAS TAURANGA CAREERS EXPO is this weekend. Parents may want to go across with their children to take a look

around on Saturday 8th August 10am - 2pm. This Expo brings together leading businesses, alongside the best Universities, trade and tertiary training providers from across NZ. For further information please visit https://www.canvascareers.co.nz/

************************************************************************************ UPDATE FROM MASSEY UNIVERSITY

We know you and your Year 13 students have had a challenging year due to COVID-19. We have been working on changes to our application processes to make things easier. We are expanding our automatic entry for Fine Arts, Design and Māori Visual Arts in 2021 to students who have attained Merit endorsement overall in NCEA Level 2 including 1 approved Art or Technology subject. Please note this is applicable for 2021

enrolments only at this stage. When your students apply online and are asked to upload a portfolio, they can either upload their NCEA results, or upload a note that says "I qualify for automatic entry"—we'll verify it with NZQA https://creative.massey.ac.nz/apply/portfolios/

We have made some changes to our application due dates to support your students and teachers. Fine Arts – 1 October Strongly recommended for portfolios, but applications are accepted up to 15 February Design – 15 February portfolio reviews are done on a rolling basis throughout the year Creative Media Production – 15 February Commercial Music Practice - 31 January requires an audition Commercial Music Technology and Industry – 15 February Māori Visual Arts – 15 February portfolio reviews are done on a rolling basis throughout the year We also have a new creative pathway in our Certificate of University Preparation for students who miss out on University Entrance this year. This is a fantastic option for students who may particularly struggle with the literacy aspects of the bachelor programmes https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/programme-course/programme.cfm?prog_id=93309

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As Scholarships open we will get the information out to you. Students are reminded to click on the GivMe logo on our school website https://jpc.school.nz/our-school/careers-gateway/scholarships/ to access the NZ wide scholarship database. This is free.

************************************************************************************ MENSA SCHOLARSHIP 2021

Up to three $500.00 scholarships available, for students who will be studying in a tertiary institute in 2021. The application process involves a 500 word essay on why they believe that their course of study will assist them to: · identify and foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity; or· encourage research in the nature, characteristics and uses of intelligence Application forms available from the Careers Hub. Application materials must be received by 31 August 2020.

PWC SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

-5 PwC school Scholarship will be offered for students who have personal or financial hardship that may impact their opportunity to access tertiary education. -Mā te Huruhuru Ka Rere te Manu Scholarship. 2 Scholarships will be offered to young Māori talent. Visit https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers/pwc-school-scholarship.html for more information and to apply. Applications close 7 August 2020.

************************************************************************************ WAIKATO UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OPEN - DUE DATE 31ST AUGUST

https://www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships/search ************************************************************************************

AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY SCHOOL-LEAVER AND FIRST-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS are now open. Apply now

at https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-types/undergraduate-scholarships/entry-level-and-first-year-scholarships.html?utm_campaign=MKT-UG-Newsletter%20June%202020&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqcst=272&elqcsid=552

************************************************************************************ MONEYHUB SCHOLARSHIP

MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start university in 2021. The comprehensive list includes scholarships offered by every university as well as those specifically available to local students. A list of privately-funded, Maori, Pacific and International university scholarships completes the list. Applications close throughout the year, with tens of millions of dollars available. MoneyHub has also published a list of tips for scholarship success. For more details and to find suitable scholarships, visit the MoneyHub Scholarship page MONEY GUIDE During the lockdown, the MoneyHub research team prepared a concise, single-page money guide that would speak to every teenager: Money in a Nutshell

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GENEROSITY NZ (SCHOLARSHIPS) have made changes to their digital search facility for funding information i.e scholarships. To

access please click on the GivMe logo on the Scholarships page of our school website. Tips for using GivMe:

- Sign up for Generosity by clicking on the above link, and entering your student email address and a password. - You will be sent a confirmation email, which must be clicked on to return to the platform (sometimes this email ends up in the junk folder, so check). -Once you are in to the portal, click on the givME logo to go to the search options for scholarships. -This platform can be used across devices and off-site from the school using this log-in. -Any questions see Rachael in Careers.

THE ADASTRA FOUNDATION provides financial and professional development support to extraordinary young New Zealanders in

Waikato and Bay of Plenty in their pursuit of excellence. Since it’s establishment in 2007, The Adastra Foundation has given out in excess of $2.5 million to aspiring young athletes, dancers and musicians. The annual scholarships include a cash payment and professional development in the way of workshops with some of the most knowledgeable and experienced minds in sport and performance. Applications for 2021 scholarships are open from the 1st – 31st August. You can find the details of the scholarships and how to apply here; https://adastra.org.nz/scholarships/

STUDYLINK Studylink helps students make informed choices about their student finance, how to apply for it and manage it

online. Follow this link for help with what you need to do when you are starting to study: https://www.studylink.govt.nz/starting-study/

DRIVERS LICENSING 2020 COURSE DATES 9am-2pm. $85 per course

August-4-5-6 Sept-15-16-17 Oct-13-14-15

Nov-3-4-5 Nov – 17-18-19 Dec-15-16-17

Course covers: Test questions in an easy format, Vehicle scenarios – who gives way, Key Road, Safety issues, Legal responsibilities, what to expect at the test, Road Safety Laws and Regulations, Online AA tests

Contact: Lillian Emery 027 411-4104 (A registered supplier to WINZ–enquire if you require assistance)

DUE TO COVID 19 Driver Directions

HAS BEEN SUSPENDED.

Driver Directions is a FREE practical driving day course to help young drivers who have their Learners or Restricted drivers licence develop their

skills in a safe off-road environment under the watchful eye of their parent/caregiver. Young drivers are guided through a variety of skill based activities such as:

Braking

Parking, reversing and low speed maneuvers

Emergency reactions/awareness

Stopping distances

Crash avoidance / hazard detection

Vehicle maintenance Proposed dates for the rest of 2020 are:

Tuesday 29 September

Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 December To register and find out more information go to www.rotorualakescouncil.nz/driverdirections

CHIAKI NAGASHIMA Registered Hygienist

LAKES CARE DENTAL

For appointments call

Lakes Care Dental Centre Monday – Friday

Phone: 07 348 8888 1172 Arawa Street, Rotorua