College Comment - Paeroa College
Paeroa College “Excellence in Everything” College Comment Thursday 2nd July 2015 Kia Ora koutou, As the term draws to a close it is time to reflect on what has been a busy time and look forward to what will inevitably be another busy term. This week is a typical example of another busy week. We have had an Australian school visit, Barista training and on Thursday afternoon we have a curriculum sharing time with our Y9s, 10s and parents. Joss Hale and the junior team have worked incredibly hard to get this all set up and I’m delighted to see it looking so interesting. I’ve also had a look at some of the work that has been going on around the College in classroom lessons. In Technology the students are producing a number of items of particular high quality and Mr. Coe has been very impressed with some of the quality of the finishing from our woodwork students. I enjoy popping into Science occasionally – Mrs King always seems to be explaining something of interest to me and I’m always tempted to stop and ask her more! Equally, Mrs McLean’s senior English class are frequently debating items of opinion and interest and when I visit I have to make sure that I don’t interrupt. The snapshot I’ve described above, a happy, high functioning learning environment is exactly what we want to have at the College – a community of learning. Our teachers work incredibly hard to provide an engaging and interesting environment and sometimes the pressure to be successful with qualifications can mask what we really hope to provide – some of those moments of joy in learning! I wish everyone a restful and enjoyable break and hope that you have a safe holiday. The formal is approaching fast on the 18th July and I know that the Y13s will be glad when that is completed as they have been working incredibly hard. I’ll look forward to writing about it in my next communication. Nga mihi nui, Doug Black
Important Contact Details Year 9 Dean – Debbie Laker extension 251 email: [email protected] Year 10 Dean – Sharon Hooper extension 236 email: [email protected] Year 11 Dean - Miah Williams ext 241 email: [email protected] Year 12 Dean – Karen McLean extension 224 email: [email protected] Year 13 Dean – Darren van de Wetering ext 235 email: [email protected]
Careers – Denise Grimmer ext 223 email: [email protected] Learning Support – Sharon Hooper ext 236 email: [email protected] Fees/Invoice Issues – Wendy Luckie ext 203 email: [email protected] Absences – Extension 201 or dial 1 at the prompt School Absentees – Txt 022 -132-9917 Reception & Student Centre - Deb Berry – Extension 201 Uniforms - Debbie Gould – Extension 222 General Enquiries dial 1 at the prompt
Principal – Doug Black ext 204 email: [email protected] Deputy Principal – Rod Coe ext 205 email: [email protected] Deputy Principal – Jocelyn Hale ext 206 email: [email protected] Paeroa College P.O. Box 144 PAEROA 3640 Phone: 07 862 7579 Fax: 07 862 7578 www.paeroacollege.school.nz
Year 10 Camp A reminder that the Year 10 students will be having a camp at the end of the year in November to the Narrows and the approximate cost of this camp will be around $270.00. The school subsidizes this camp to the tune of $50.00 per student. We like to encourage all Year 10 students to participate in this camp. Any queries contact Mrs Hooper. Heathmont School Sports Visit
Yesterday we had a visit from Heathmont School in Australia where we played them in Basketball, Volleyball, and Netball. We won the Netball, Volleyball and boys’ Basketball and we lost the girls’ Basketball. Well done to all involved and also to Larn Wilkinson and the MPA class on their Haka.
Reports & School Fees School reports have been printed and will be posted home along with accounts for any outstanding fees still owing to the school. Just a reminder for the senior students that all school fees are required to be paid in full before your external exams start on the 9th November. If you would like an automatic payment form to enable these fees to be paid by then, please obtain one from the student centre office. Also any outstanding sport or camp fees should be paid by now.
Careers – Upcoming events July – Otago Uni, Otago Polytech August – 5th Massey Uni, Palmerston North - 28th Victoria & Massey Universities in Wellington th - 29 Auckland Uni, Auckland Any queries on the above days please contact Denise Grimmer on 021 222 7318 or email: [email protected]
General The Paeroa Community Support Trust and “Carehouse” are offering a free Youth Breakaway program for 11-17 year olds during the school holidays from 6th – 17th July at the “Carehouse” Willoughby Street, Paeroa. They have a range of activities and day trips organised and if you would like to be part of this, registration forms are available at the Student Centre office or you can visit www.carehouse.org.nz or phone the Community Support Trust on 07 862 6110. You need to bring a cut lunch daily, shoes, warm clothes and togs for the trip to the hot pools. Sports Netball: Although the game started at 9.15pm at Waihi the girls went onto the court and had an exciting game last Friday against Cobras, eventually winning by five goals after being behind in the first 3 quarters. Credit to all the team for playing hard and fair. This Friday they have a bye. Rugby: 1st XV lost to Waihi 37-22 losing the Ohinemuri Trophy. 2 tries to Janik Levien and 1 each to Kell Geard and Aseri Tuivoavoa. Hendrix Beazley scored 1 conversion. We welcomed Leon Campbell to the team this week. This Saturday we’re in Whitianga.
COMING UP
Fri 3rd July – Last day of school Term 2 Mon 6th –19th July – School Holidays Sat 18th July – School Formal Sun 19th July – 1st Aug Taiwanese Students here
Mon 20th July – Term 3 starts Fri 24th July – Photolife Sport Team Photos Mon 27th July – Yr 9 Option 3 begins Wed 29th – Fri 31st July – Yr 11 PE Camp
Important Contact Details Year 9 Dean – Debbie Laker extension 251 email: [email protected] Year 10 Dean – Sharon Hooper extension 236 email: [email protected] Year 11 Dean - Miah Williams ext 241 email: [email protected] Year 12 Dean – Karen McLean extension 224 email: [email protected] Year 13 Dean – Darren van de Wetering ext 235 email: [email protected]
Careers – Denise Grimmer ext 223 email: [email protected] Learning Support – Sharon Hooper ext 236 email: [email protected] Fees/Invoice Issues – Wendy Luckie ext 203 email: [email protected] Absences – Extension 201 or dial 1 at the prompt School Absentees – Txt 022 -132-9917 Reception & Student Centre - Deb Berry – Extension 201 Uniforms - Debbie Gould – Extension 222 General Enquiries dial 1 at the prompt
Principal – Doug Black ext 204 email: [email protected] Deputy Principal – Rod Coe ext 205 email: [email protected] Deputy Principal – Jocelyn Hale ext 206 email: [email protected] Paeroa College P.O. Box 144 PAEROA 3640 Phone: 07 862 7579 Fax: 07 862 7578 www.paeroacollege.school.nz
Year 10 Camp A reminder that the Year 10 students will be having a camp at the end of the year in November to the Narrows and the approximate cost of this camp will be around $270.00. The school subsidizes this camp to the tune of $50.00 per student. We like to encourage all Year 10 students to participate in this camp. Any queries contact Mrs Hooper. Heathmont School Sports Visit
Yesterday we had a visit from Heathmont School in Australia where we played them in Basketball, Volleyball, and Netball. We won the Netball, Volleyball and boys’ Basketball and we lost the girls’ Basketball. Well done to all involved and also to Larn Wilkinson and the MPA class on their Haka.
Reports & School Fees School reports have been printed and will be posted home along with accounts for any outstanding fees still owing to the school. Just a reminder for the senior students that all school fees are required to be paid in full before your external exams start on the 9th November. If you would like an automatic payment form to enable these fees to be paid by then, please obtain one from the student centre office. Also any outstanding sport or camp fees should be paid by now.
Careers – Upcoming events July – Otago Uni, Otago Polytech August – 5th Massey Uni, Palmerston North - 28th Victoria & Massey Universities in Wellington th - 29 Auckland Uni, Auckland Any queries on the above days please contact Denise Grimmer on 021 222 7318 or email: [email protected]
General The Paeroa Community Support Trust and “Carehouse” are offering a free Youth Breakaway program for 11-17 year olds during the school holidays from 6th – 17th July at the “Carehouse” Willoughby Street, Paeroa. They have a range of activities and day trips organised and if you would like to be part of this, registration forms are available at the Student Centre office or you can visit www.carehouse.org.nz or phone the Community Support Trust on 07 862 6110. You need to bring a cut lunch daily, shoes, warm clothes and togs for the trip to the hot pools. Sports Netball: Although the game started at 9.15pm at Waihi the girls went onto the court and had an exciting game last Friday against Cobras, eventually winning by five goals after being behind in the first 3 quarters. Credit to all the team for playing hard and fair. This Friday they have a bye. Rugby: 1st XV lost to Waihi 37-22 losing the Ohinemuri Trophy. 2 tries to Janik Levien and 1 each to Kell Geard and Aseri Tuivoavoa. Hendrix Beazley scored 1 conversion. We welcomed Leon Campbell to the team this week. This Saturday we’re in Whitianga.
COMING UP
Fri 3rd July – Last day of school Term 2 Mon 6th –19th July – School Holidays Sat 18th July – School Formal Sun 19th July – 1st Aug Taiwanese Students here
Mon 20th July – Term 3 starts Fri 24th July – Photolife Sport Team Photos Mon 27th July – Yr 9 Option 3 begins Wed 29th – Fri 31st July – Yr 11 PE Camp
