James Thomas Principal

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Dear Parents, It was a delight last week to host representatives from the RSA at our Year 9 & 10 Assembly. Rick Wadmore and Janet Fitzgerald awarded certificates to a big group of Year 10 learners who had worked alongside veterans on Poppy Day. We heard that the veterans appreciated the hard work and good company of our learners who, in turn, reported that they learned so much from the veterans. A Learner Council has been established with representatives from all year levels. This is an excellent opportunity to ensure learners have a forum to discuss matters and have input into what happens at their College. Every two years, we give the opportunity for community consultation with regards the delivery of our Health curriculum. In the past we have held a meeting and a small group of parents have had a worthwhile discussion. This time will be different. If you would like to be involved in the consultation about our Health curriculum, please email Delwyn Argar, Principal’s PA, delwynar@wgpcollege.school.nz by Friday 7 June. During the following week we will send out information about our delivery of the Health curriculum, and a link to an online survey that we will use to get your feedback. Voting for the Board of Trustee elections will have closed by the time this newsletter goes to print. Thank you to those who are standing and to all those who voted. The new Board will be announced on our website on Thursday 6 June. The Education Review Office will be visiting the College during the week starting Monday 17 June. We look forward to the opportunity that this external audit offers, as we celebrate the many areas of College life that are going well, and strive to continually improve so that your sons and daughters do as well as they can. I always enjoy attending sports and performances. It’s great to see the learners in action, to meet parents and listen to their thoughts and ideas about the College. Kia kaha. Have a good week.

“Children are like wet cement – whatever comes in

contact with them leaves an impression.” Ginott

mailto:delwynar@wgpcollege.school.nz

Lockers Lockers are available again this year, $45 per year plus a refundable $10 bond. If you would like a locker for 2013, you will need to call or text Robyn on (09) 4375818 or 0274 221 783 or fill in an online order form at www.stowawaylockers.co.nz. We now have lockers available in the ICT suite and in J-block. GET IN QUICK as they are going fast!

Whangaparaoa College 2013 Important dates to remember…

June 10 -12 Big Sing July 1 - 5 Stage Challenge / J Rock 6 - 7 Duke of Edinburgh Silver 9 Career Expo 11 Matariki Celebrations 12 Last Day Term 2

HOMESTAY FAMILIES NEEDED ‘Enjoy the Cultural Experience’

We are currently looking for Homestay families for Whangaparaoa College with school aged children in their home who are interested

in hosting International students.

Attractive remuneration is offered.

If interested please contact homestay@wgpcollege.school.nz or alternatively Ph: 424-9177 Ext: 236 for an application form.

Many thanks to Rosemary Dellow, (grandmother of Billy Dellow) for entering Whangaparaoa College as her school of choice in a recent Hubbard's competition. As a result Whangaparaoa College was one of 168 schools to receive an iPad. Thank you Mrs Dellow and Hubbards!

http://www.stowawaylockers.co.nz/mailto:homestay@wgpcollege.school.nz

ICT

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From the Careers Department Workplace Preparations Earlier this month, we hosted a 2 day STAR course designed to prepare senior learners for their eventual transition into the workforce. The course offered 10 Level 2 credits and 20 learners had the privilege of attending. The unit standards included: Maintaining personal presentation and a positive attitude in the workplace Providing customer service Demonstrating knowledge of diversity in the workplace Participating in a team or group which has an objective. The learner’s feedback has been really positive and there has been a lot of interest from learners wishing to participate in the next course. Tracie Barnes Careers/STAR/Gateway Administrator

Performing Arts

CONCERT BAND TEAM

BUILDING Instead of Band Camp this year we decided to hold a rehearsal weekend and later challenged ourselves to Ten Pin Bowling. The learners were in mixed teams with a variety of year groups in each. They competed for best dressed as well as creating their own music videos about being in Band.

BIG SING Wednesday 12 June at Auckland Town Hall. Our very own, Cantilena and Girls Choir will be taking part. Tickets are available through The Edge.

NOTEABLE MENTIONS…. Year 13 learner, Camilla Hawnt, volunteered her time and performed solo for 2 hours at the Silverdale RSA Pink Ribbon breakfast held on Saturday 25 May. Her performance was very well received and added to the atmosphere of the event. Camilla was an excellent ambassador for the college, well done!

Sports Talk WGP

Year 9 – 13 Sports

Zone Days Term 2

Year 7 - 8 Sports

If you would like to sign up for any of the zone days come into the Sports office.

Girls Rugby 12 June

Squash 19 June

Hockey Girls 25 June

Hockey Boys 27 June

Table Tennis 27 June

Are you a Year 7 or 8 learner, play hockey, and would like to trial for the North Harbour U13 rep team? If so, please come along to the sports office and pick up a registration form. These must be returned by Thursday 6 June to the sports office.

NORTH HARBOUR HOCKEY UNDER 13 REPRESENTATIVE TRIALS – 2013

Trialists must be Year 7 or 8 and under 13 years as at 1 January 2013.

Trial dates and times Goal Keeping Trial Saturday 22 June Boys and Girls 9.00 am - 10.30 am Miller 3 Intermediate 1st Trial Sunday 23 June Boys 8.00 am - 10.00 am Harbour 1 Girls 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Harbour 1 Intermediate 2nd Trial Sunday 30 June GK’s to attend (TBC) Boys 8.00 am - 10.00 am Harbour 1 Girls 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Harbour 1

Netball There will be no netball this week Thursday 30 May and Saturday 1 June due to Queen’s Birthday weekend, enjoy the break. Congratulations to Michaela Sokolich-Beatson and Kathryn Penrose for making the North Harbour U17 Representative team. Michaela has made the U17 Team 1 and Kathryn U17 Team 2. Well done girls!

Leisure Centre Basketball Report We currently have two basketball teams playing at the Leisure Centre. Thanks to Logan Keightley (Year 13 learner) who is doing a fantastic job with coaching both of these teams. A great game was played this week by the Fire team, who took the game home with a score of 18 to 14 against the Panthers team. All boys were on the ball this week and played their hearts out . Our player of the day was awarded to Jared Smit, for his huge effort with defence. Thanks to our coach Logan, for inspiring the boys to take home a win for the school. Go the mighty Fire team! Lisa Mason Manager

6th Grade Rugby Report Two games into the season and two very different games played! Our first was against Rosmini College and we were on fire. It was an awesome game. Strong scrums from our forwards and fantastic tries from Matthew Ripley, Matt Burgess, Blake Galley (2), Greg Papadopoulos, Caleb Bayly, Zac Osborne, Joshua Waretini, and Jacob Galley, with good tactical kicks by Matthew Hellesoe. Rosmini scored 2 tries against us in the second half and put on a bit of pressure, but not enough to make a come-back. Final score 56 – 12 to us. On Saturday 25 May, Westlake and Whangaparaoa fought it out. Whangaparaoa started strongly with great game play from Finn, Caleb, and Blake. The boys defended and defended but to no avail. Westlake’s fullback kept their team out of trouble and they made the most of the opportunities that came their way. Westlake got into our heads a bit and was the stronger team on the day. Final score 34 – 0 Westlake. If we knuckle down on our defense and work on our rucks and mauls next time we meet them, there might be a different outcome. Fletcher Corse Scott

Cross-country Congratulations and well done to the following learners, who competed at the North Harbour Zones Cross Country held last Tuesday at Moire Park, Massey. Baylee Shepherd, Fynnola Campbell, Amber Ferriera, Olivia Archer, Lydia Spencer, Trent Griffiths, Chloe Beggs, Yasmine Brooke, Stephanie Muller-Pallares, Tait Trimble, George Boyles, Rachel Smith, Logan Keightley.

RUGBY 1ST XV $150.00 includes jersey

JUNIOR RUGBY $80.00

GIRLS RUGBY $80.00

NETBALL NORTH HARBOUR $115.00

NETBALL HBC $110.00

FOOTBALL $80.00

SQUASH $50.00

LACROSSE GIRLS $70.00

LACROSSE BOYS $80.00

HOCKEY $120.00

BASKETBALL $90.00

Sports Fees 2013

Kia ora, Poi Tarawhiti O Te Raki Paewhenua is holding trials for an Under 15 team for this year’s development season on: Sunday 2 June and Monday 3 June At Netball North Harbour – 44 Northcote Road, Takapuna, Auckland From 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm It would be helpful if triallists could register their interest by either email or text. Trials will commence at 1pm but registrations will be open at 12:30 pm. All triallists must be of NZ Maori descent and Under 15 as at 1 January 2013. They also must not be in any other centre representative team. Trials will be held wet or fine. Please bring water bottle for rehydration purposes and snack foods following trials.

All players must have paid their sports fees by Friday 7 June 2013 as the school has a “No Pay, No Play” policy.

(N.B. This date has been extended).

Also an important note is: The Board requires compulsory course

fees to be paid prior to any involvement in trips, sports and other

activities and this policy will be strictly enforced.

SPORTS UNIFORM PRICE LIST 2013 RUGBY

RUGBY SOCKS $15.00

RUGBY SHORTS $30.00

NETBALL

NETBALL DRESS (YR 10-13) $120.00

NETBALL SKIRT (YR 7-9) $57.00

NETBALL TOP (YR 7-9) $67.00

SOCCER

GIRLS SOCCER SHORTS $20.00

GIRLS SOCCER SOCKS $15.00

BOYS SOCCER SHORTS $25.00

BOYS SOCCER SOCKS $15.00

BASKETBALL

SNR BOYS B/BALL SINGLET $70.00

SNR BOYS B/BALL SHORTS $70.00

SNR GIRLS SINGLET $70.00

SNR GIRLS SHORTS $70.00

MULTI PURPOSE SHIRT SIZE 10 - 14

$65.00

SIZE XS - XXL $75.00

MULTI PURPOSE SINGLETS $45.00

Useful Websites for results/fixtures

www.hbcnetball.co.nz www.northharbourrugby.co.nz www.harbourhockey.co.nz www.harbourbasketball.co.nz www.nzssfootball.co.nz www.asbcollege.sport.co.nz

www.netballnorthharbour.co.nz

http://www.hbcnetball.co.nzhttp://www.northharbourrugby.co.nzhttp://www.harbourhockey.co.nzhttp://www.harbourbasketball.co.nzhttp://www.nzssfootball.co.nzhttp://www.asbcollege.sport.co.nzhttp://www.netballnorthharbour.co.nz

XTERRA

Seasons™ – Supporting Children Living With Loss

Seasons™ is a social service that runs peer support groups for children aged 5-13 years who are missing someone important from their daily life due to a death, the separation or divorce of their parents, or other major family change.

Seasons groups meet for a one-hour session, once a week, over 9 weeks. The groups are small, usually just three or four children of similar age, with one or two trained adults who use a wide range of activities, stories, artwork and games to encourage the sharing of experiences. Topics include: feelings, telling our stories, memories, change, strengths and resources.

For more information please contact Megan Bowden (phone 4105117) or email seasonsnorthshore@gmail.com

College Physio Clinic Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11.30am – 2.30pm - J Block John Lanigan Physiotherapist for all College sports teams, teachers and learners - Get all those pre-season “niggles” treated! ACC treatment $10 Co-payment (subsidised) For the convenience of on-school assessment / treatment / referrals Text /Phone: 021 187 3299 or Manly Physio Clinic: 424-1309 Proud to support Whangaparaoa College Sport

Centrestage Youth Theatre, Orewa Forthcoming Auditions for Disney's Beauty & The Beast

Jnr Audition date: Sunday 23rd June 2013 age 5yrs - 17yrs

For more information please email: alliecoyle@hotmail.com or check out www.centrestagetheatre.co.nz

Calling all amateur performers! Peninsula Players are looking for pianists, rehearsal pianists and even a musical director for our upcoming Gilbert and Sullivan show in September/October.

If you feel that you may have something to contribute please contact: Liz Morrison via email: Liz.Morris@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

mailto:seasonsnorthshore@gmail.commailto:alliecoyle@hotmail.comhttp://www.centrestagetheatre.co.nzmailto:Liz.Morris@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz