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Dear Parents and Caregivers
As I write this article, exam week has just begun and the students have been studying to prepare for these exams. Assessment is a critical part of the educational process, students need feedback in a high stakes environment and parents need that feedback and reassurance that everything is on track. For our Year 13’s this will be the 18th exam session at Huanui including external exams and for our Year 7’s their first exam session. Exams can be very stressful, but I feel are still a fair and robust measure in many instances of how much learning has occurred. My advice to the Year 7’s is to do your very best and learn from the experience.
A parent survey was recently completed by many parents in the school community. The feedback both positive and negative is appreciated and will influence the direction the school takes in the future. There will be a draft 5 year plan released before the end of the year and parents will have another opportunity to comment of the direction the school takes over the next 5 years. [View summary of parent survey responses...] (120Kb PDF)
I know that some of our students will gain outstanding results in these exams and we will celebrate the success of these students as we celebrate all our students' successes. Excellence should be celebrated, but it is personal excellence that Huanui College is all about. This comes from our school motto “Vincit qui se vincit- He conquers who conquers himself”. So excellence will be celebrated but personal excellence will be just as rewarding and will always be the result of hard work. Hopefully with good work ethic and high expectations, our students will constantly redefine what their level of personal excellence is during their time at Huanui College.
After the exams teachers will be busy writing reports and these will be issued on the last day of the term. Parent – Teacher interviews are scheduled for the first week of Term 3.
A big thank you for all the parents, caregivers and students who were at the College the other Sunday for our first working bee. Your efforts have already made a difference to the appearance of the surrounds of the school. Special mention must be made of Stuart Jackson for his planning and organisation of the day, Geordie Forbes from Cervus Equipment for organising the loader and Bryce Manderson from Avoca for providing the metal.
I know that parents that attended the study skills presentation put on by the College and the Attitude presentations were very informative and often reassuring that you are not alone. Many parents were not able to attend these presentations and we have had the opportunity to secure a presentation by John Horrell of the Knowledge Shop in Wellington. John has made many presentations to schools around New Zealand and is based on research on how a young person brain works and how that relates to studying.
Quote of the Week:
“Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory” - Mahatma Gandhi
Peter Ackers - Principal
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Relief Teaching
Attention all teachers! Huanui College is looking for relief teachers to help out. If you are interested, or know someone that is, please contact Ashlee Cebalo.
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"The Teenage Brain & Study" evening with John Horrell
7pm – 9pm Thursday July 2nd at Huanui College. Tickets $10 per person pay at the door.
Parents / Caregivers and students all welcome
John Horrell (based in Wellington) is founder of Knowledge Shop NZ.
Study Skills and the Teenage Brain
In this talk I look at five characteristics of the teenage brain and the implications on learning. For each of the five characteristics, I briefly discuss the theory and then focus on lots of practical advice.
The Reluctant Learner
A useful look at these students who see no purpose in learning/studying, which again provides a lot of practical advice for students to turn things around.
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Year 10 Art Workshop
The Year 10 IGCSE Art classes have recently completed a 6 hour workshop with contemporary practising artists, Greg Barron and Jing Ling, at the Glenbervie Pottery Gallery. Prior to the visit the students studied African Mask characteristics and history and were asked to come up with compositions for their own stylised masks.
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The work they have completed will be marked as part of their Cambridge IGCSE Art Coursework assessment. The students had a wonderful time and enjoyed the sessions immensely. We would to thank Greg and Jing Ling and if you have not had the opportunity to visit the gallery next door to the school, the students highly recommend it. [Read article...]
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 Science Fair 2015
Yes, it’s that time again! A hand-out about the fair has been put on Ultranet, and science teachers have talked about it in lessons. We won the overall prize for the Northland Science Fair again last year, so – no pressure! [Read Article...]
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Senior AS Geography Class Waipu Caves Trip
On the 6th of April, the senior AS geography class visited the Waipu Caves. The trip was divided into two parts, the cave, and associated river processes. A very good day out. The students had a lot of fun and demonstrated their knowledge of limestone and river environments. [Read article...]
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Health Tips from Food Technology
Fuel up your kids with the right foods for their developing brains and bodies. Get them a ‘NUDE’ lunchbox and remove the harmful additives and sugar from their lunch by providing healthy foods without wrappers.
Hot Tips For Parents (566Kb PDF)
Traffic Light Food Guide (385Kb PDF)
Margaret Crichton
TIC Technology
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Year 8 Social Studies Trip to Dargaville Museum
Recently, in June, both the year 8 Social Studies classes went on a day trip over to Dargaville. This term we have been learning about migration, and the hardships that migrants face. Although we have been focusing on the Wild West of America, there were many comparisons and connections to be made with Dargaville. [Read article...]
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 Calling for "Speed Career Information Specialists"!
I would like to organise an afternoon session to allow our students to find out about the many jobs/careers in which our parents and caregivers are involved. I am envisioning a format where a group of 5 students sit around a table with a parent for five minutes while the parent talks about their career - academic qualifications, personal skills and attributes, career pathways, future opportunities etc. The group of students will then move to the next parent, so that a number of careers can be covered in short period of time.
If you would like to volunteer to be a specialist or need some additional information please contact Vernice Young (Assistant Principal). The event will take place on Thursday 2nd July 2015 at 1:30pm. Your help will be appreciated.
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English Tutorials – Term Two
English – There will be no tutorials for the remainder of this term. English tutorials, at all levels, will recommence in Term 3.
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Huanui White Netball Team
Our senior girls intermediate team at the Winter Sports day recently with their two awesome coaches Lauren and Tia - they are doing such an amazing job with the girls.
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Orienteering Teams Win NSSSA Yr 9 & 10 Competition
Orienteering teams came 1st and 2nd in the Northland competition on 15th May
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Hockey Field Trip to AUT Millennium
On the 20th May a group of Huanui College Hockey players ventured down to the big smoke of Auckland to visit the impressive High Performance Millennium Institute on the North Shore and to witness the Black Sticks Women’s Team prepare for their up and coming Olympic Qualifying tournament. [Read Article...]
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Hockey Q&A with Kwik Sticks Coach
Richard Redfearn recently interviewed Paul Jeeves who is the coach and trainer of the Yr 7/8 Kwik Sticks First Team. We have two Teams entered into the competition and both qualified for First Division competition which is only been done by Kamo Intermediate teams, so a great feat for us as a school and Mangapai Club combined. [Read Interview...]
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Year 7 & 8 Winter Sports Day recently. Three of our four football teams.
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Tuesdays NSSSA Cross Country Top 20 Results
Under 16 Boys: Tomas Ashford 12th
Senior Boys: Matt Young 3rd
Under 16 Girls: Zoe Dykzeul 2nd, Holly Cook 6th
Year 9 Girls: Ruby Reed 7th, Lucy Greig 18th
Year 7-8 Girls: Georgia McKay 3rd, Tahlia Semenoff 4th, Nellie Clark 10th, Ella Jackson 11th
Year 7-8 Boys: Johnson Semenoff 9th
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Secondary Schools Bay of Islands Beast
Have you got what it takes to tame the Bay of Islands Beast?
Join us this year in the beautiful Bay of Islands for the first ever ‘Fullers Greatsights Bay of Islands Beast’.
Either run, walk or crawl the super tough 4.5km course over rolling countryside; navigating swamps, river crossings, a little bit of mud, some very steep hills and traverse rugged uneven terrain.
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The Bay of Islands Beast is designed to be tough but fun – we know you wouldn’t want it any other way!
This event is open to all Year 7 and up Secondary School Students and School Staff Members. Early bird entry fee is $20 until 14th June, then $25 from 15th June until 25th June. Limited entries so get in quick!
View detailed event information
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Chess Team Mates
Congratulations to the chess team who claimed the top three places in the rookie division of the recent chess power regional tournament held at Whangarei Boys High. 1st James Fox, =2nd Rewi McPherson, =2nd Sam Callaghan.
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Northland Karate Open Championship Results
Last week the Northland Karate Open Champs was held at ASB Stadium, Kensington. Several Huanui College students competed.
- Imogen Ear 1st kumite (fighting) 2nd kata (collection of moves performed in a pattern) 10/11 years girls.
- Lorenzo Ear 3rd kata 14/15 years boys,
- Toi Munro 1st 12/13 years kumite
- Brandon Ahlers 1st 14/15 years Development kata 2nd kumite.
- Caitlin Ahlers 2nd 12/13 years kumite, 3rd kata
Imogen Ear has achieved higher honours by representing NZ last year in the Oceania Karate Champs in Suva Fiji, where she won the 10 years girls kumite.
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A Big Mihi Out To Louis Paul
Louis represented Huanui College in the 2015 Ngā Manu Kōrero speech competition held at Forum North earlier this week. Louis entered into three sections and took out first place in the Senior English section. A strong group of students and teachers supported Louis on Day 1 with our school haka. Many thanks to the roopu that stood confidently to show support for Louis and Huanui College. They are: Toitehuatahi Munroe, Duiane Parata, Tamati Edwards, Tawa Holyoake, Sam Snushall, Jacob Campbell, Michael Martin, Eben McIntyre, Cailin McIntyre, Patuawa Nathan, Jayden Howe, Torerenuiarua Kapa-Kingi, Tatiana Peita, Mana Harding, Jade Rakich-Tuhiwai, Te Oneroa Poutai-Watts, Piata Edmonds-Norris, Isaac Noall, Mrs Senescall and Mr Ackers.
Louis will compete again in Wellington in the Nationals in September. Ngā mihi nui ki a koe Louis, fantastic effort.
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Students Selected For Representative Teams
Congratulations to the following students on selection into Whangarei and Northland Representative Teams.
HOCKEY:
Whangarei Year 7-8 Inter Association Teams: Luka Clark, Will Potter, Aiden Jeeves, Danny Jeeves, Kyra Manahi, Nellie Clark
Under 18 Girls: Kelsey Eaton
Under 18 Boys: James Mortimer
FOOTBALL:
Under 14 Northforce: Malcolm Young, Tom Parker
Under 13 Northforce: Sebastian Shi, Jak Kelly, Rufaro Manjala
Northforce Girls: Jayde Reynolds, Holly Cook
NETBALL:
WNC Under 17: Jade Rakich-Tuhiwai, Lauren Kenrick
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Take 2 Band Qualifies at Smokefree Rockquest
The Take 2 band qualified for The Smokefree Rockquest Reginals on the 20th of June. The band scored highly on presentation, musicianship and professionalism. The competition was of a higher standard this year.
Prior to Rockquest Take 2 were invited as guests to a Tauraroa Area School concert on the 22nd of May which was a good chance for pre performance warm up. The 2 bands from Tauraroa Area school opened the show then Take 2 were the Finale. Band members are Mana Harding, Katene Cotton, Adam Roycroft, Tatiana Peita, Harriette Baxter, Merlia De Ridder and Shana Gordon. Take 2 would like to thank everyone that supported them at Rockquest.
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Inscription Band Competes at Smokefree Rockquest
Huanui College’s band Inscription performed at Smokefree Rockquest on the 23rd of May to a full house at Forum North. It was their first public performance, and an amazing effort given that the first time they played the song together was just two weeks prior to Rockquest. The judges had some great things to say about the band and the audience responded enthusiastically.
The requirement for entry to Smokefree Rockquest is that all performances are original songs, with band vocalist Eila Koller writing the lyrics for their song, described by the judges in their assessment as ‘powerful’. Their timing was excellent with a very tight performance by the whole band. This new band has given us a taste of what they can do in just a couple of weeks of dedicated practice, and we look forward to seeing more from them. Band members are Eila Koller (vocals / guitar), Lorenzo Ear (guitar), Ben Lee-Johnson (keyboards), Luka Radford-Park (bass guitar), Harry Lewin (drums). The group had a great time, and rounded the day off with a game of 10 pin bowling.
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Northland Secondary Schools Squash Tournament
The Northland Secondary Schools Individual Tournament held at the Whangarei Squash Club saw an impressive display of talent from the regions younger players.
Our own Zoe Dykzeul came second in the girls division one category. Congratulations Zoe!
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Sunday Working Bee Improves Access and Appearance
A big thank you for all the parents, caregivers and students who were at the College the other Sunday for our first working bee. Your efforts have already made a difference to the appearance of the surrounds of the school. Special mention must be made of Stuart Jackson for his planning and organisation of the day, Geordie Forbes from Cervus Equipment for organising the loader and Bryce Manderson from Avoca for providing the metal. [Read Article...]
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40 Hour Famine
Huanui Grey (netball team + Ruby Reed) doing the 40 Hour Famine.
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The year 10 students are off to the annual OPC trip at Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre Tongariro, and are fundraising for the trip. In addition to sausage sizzles in the community, this year we want to have a fundraiser auction. We’d like to invite families from the Huanui College community to become fundraising sponsors by donating a product or service (could be pretty much anything) from a local business, it could be your own business or a business you work for. In return we will offer support to the sponsoring business by way of advertising on the Huanui College website for a fixed period to be agreed, including a link to the sponsoring business website. Check out who has sponsored auction items so far.
We’re also looking at having an OPC fundraising garage sale, so if you have any used items you’d be willing to donate we’d love to hear from you too.
Contact the OPC Fundraising Coordinator.
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Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre Fundraising Sponsors
Please support our sponsors and take a look at the exciting items they have donated for our OPC Fundraiser Auction.
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Young Mariners - Girls Adventure Group
The 8 – 19 year old girls at YM go sailing, canoeing, rowing, camping, rock climbing, swimming, shooting. They also learn rigging, knots, and badgework.
We train the girls to canoe, row and sail for our national competition with the other 8 groups around the north island. We are based on Sea Scout activities so in winter we train in bushcraft and hold camps in forests. We have trained Search and Rescue people to take activities in tramping, compass work and topographical maps and making bivouacs. During summer we train in swimming, rigging, canoeing, sailing and rowing. Safety if our first priority and our safety boat drivers are trained in taking the utmost care of girls in the water if capsized.
We have been very successful at our last regatta which we hosted with 292 people attending, at Whangaruru Beachfront camp. We have a group of 18 girls at the moment and would like to invite girls to join during the winter months so that they are partially trained for the summer on-water events.
YM meets on Mondays at Riverside Drive before the BMX Track.
Seniors 6pm to 8pm, Juniors (8 to 11 years) 6pm to 7:30pm.
Enquiries phone Jill (09) 438 6839
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Piano / Keyboard Lessons
Available at school with registered music teacher. Please contact Carol Martin.
Phone 021 837 740 or 437 7401 for further information.
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Guitar Lessons
If your child is interested in guitar lessons please contact David Meredith
Phone 434 3459 or 0273 832 633
"I have been teaching guitar at Huanui College since it opened. This has been very rewarding for both myself and my students. I am available for guitar lessons during 2015 and I look forward to starting lessons soon!" - David Meredith
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Bass Guitar Lessons
- Group and individual lessons
- All styles of music
- Performance
- Sight Reading
- Theory
John Fraser phone 021 446 699
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Bellbird Speech and Drama Tuition
Encouraging Confidence, Creativity and Clarity in Communication
Group and individual tuition available.
Jessie Bell RTSCA, BA, TTC, ATCL
Phone 459 4303 or 021 459 048
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Drum Lessons
Henry Beattie, experienced musician, will be taking drum lessons Friday afternoons during school time, 30 minute lessons. Only 2 spots left, please contact Mrs Senescall if you are interested. |
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Flute Lessons
Flautist Clare Penny studied under international conductor / flautist Uwe Grodd from the age of 11, and completed her Honours Diploma at Auckland University aged 19. Clare has a successful career as a performer, teacher, and event manager. She has taught and performed in NZ and overseas.
As the only professional flautist living north of Auckland, Clare has a flourishing teaching practice in both Kerikeri and Whangarei.
An Associate of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers, her students achieve significant success in exams, competitions and auditions. She continues to work freelance, annually participating in many concerts as both a soloist and as a member of various ensembles.
Lessons will be on Fridays during school time from Term 2.
Anyone interested, please contact Mrs Senescall. |
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Firewood
Firewood for sale, $85/cube delivered
Please contact Helen Hawker on 0273413648 a/hrs.
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2015 Term 2 Calendar
June
| Tuesday 16th |
9:30am Guided tours by the the Principal |
| Wednesday 17th |
Boostrix vaccination Year 7 |
| Friday 19th |
Judges in Schools Presentation to senior students |
| Tuesday 23rd |
9:30am Guided tours by the the Principal |
| Tuesday 30th |
9:30am Guided tours by the the Principal |
July
| Friday 3rd |
Reports issued. Last day of Term 2 3:10pm finish |
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