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Dear Parents and Caregivers
We have another very full newsletter that highlights the achievements of Huanui College students. These achievements range from winning National computer hacking competitions by Zac Miller Waugh and Science fair success for Heather Nichols to sporting success for our netball, hockey and basketball teams. Many of our students are involved in a diverse range of activities and we do our best to celebrate their successes with the College community through our monthly newsletter. We do miss things and if a success was omitted drop us a line and we can include it in the next newsletter.
The academic year is coming rapidly to an end for our senior students with mock exams next week and Year 12 and 13 students going on study leave at the end of the Term 3 and Year 11 students at the end of week 2 of Term 4. All senior students should be working hard studying for the upcoming exams and teachers have revision programmes in place. Remember if you are struggling with study ask for help from your teacher.
I have discussed in an earlier newsletter , sport is an integral part of Huanui College. With a couple of our teams attending tournaments recently, it is interesting to compare the preparation for a one off tournament or game to the preparation for exams. Coaches and athletes work together to ensure their readiness to perform at the critical moment. This same approach should be taken with the exams coming up and the planning and preparation to perform at that critical moment (the exam) should be in the advanced stage.
A new initiative by the Arts Department was the “Night of the Arts” held at the Whareora Hall on Thursday 27th August. The night was a real celebration of the performing and visual arts and was a chance for performers to showcase their talents in front of an audience of friends, classmates and family. The evening was a great success and should be a fixture on the calendar every year. A big thank you to everyone involved as it was a real team effort. A special mention must be made of Ms Evans who got the idea off the ground and was integral in its successful running.
On the staffing front Mr Seitzer is leaving Huanui College at the end of this Term to pursue his business in luxury camping. We wish Mr Seitzer and his wife all the best in their new venture.
Ms Evans will be going on maternity leave two weeks into the 4th Term after her IGCSE students have sat their exam. We will all miss Ms Evans and everything she adds to the fabric of the College, but wish her and her husband well on the birth of their first baby and we will welcome her back in Term 3 of 2016.
Enrolments are well underway for 2016 and if you know any families that are interested in joining the Huanui College community, please encourage them to attend a guided tour on a Friday morning. There are spaces in most year levels, although Year 8 for 2016 is becoming quite full.
This will be the last newsletter before the Term 3 holidays, so I trust the rest of the school term goes well for everyone connected with the College and look forward to a productive Term 4.
Peter Ackers – Principal
Quote of the Week:
“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” - Dale Carnegie
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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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Hillary Outdoors (formerly OPC)
The week of 16-21 August, 30 students, three parents and one teacher headed down to the Tongariro Hillary Outdoors Centre. Over the course of that week, the students faced some demanding physical and mental challenges, all cleverly designed to extend and build confidence. [ Read Article...]
If your child is in Year 9 this year and you are thinking about Hillary Outdoors next year, it will be run at the same time in 2016, Term 3, Week 4, so start saving. The cost is $800 including transportation and skiing.
Chris Lewis
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 Science Fair 2015 Results
I am sure you would join me in congratulating all the winners. This makes it four years out of six that we have had Huanui students names on the big trophy.
- Danielle Gorrie – Northland DHB Public Health and Safety Award
- Harry Lewin – Judges Award Yr 11-13, for showing excellent Science
- Ari D’Anvers - Highly Commended Yr 7 Technology . Winner of Tui Technology Award
- Emma Sanders - Highly Commended Yr 9 Technology . Winner of IPENZ Northland Engineering Award
- Kayla Sinclair - Highly Commended Yr 9-10 Investigation. Winner of Yr 9-10 Applied Science Award
- Luka Clark - Highly Commended for both Yr 7 Technology and Use of Water Award. Winner of Chill Tec Energy Efficiency Award
- Ruby Reed and Zahna Campbell - Highly Commended for both Yr 9-10 Research and the Central Northland Research Award. Winners of Yr 9-10 Presentation Award
- There was a Special Award to Richard Young For Consistent Excellence over 5 different Science Fairs – the Northland District Council Scholarship to Assist with University Expenses!
- And, Last but not least Heather Nichols Best Yr 7 Research, Best Overall Yr 7 Exhibit, NIWA Air and Water Exhibit, THEN Best Overall Research Award and FINALLY Best Overall Exhibit of whole Science Fair.
[Read Article...]
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Design A Flag Competition
With the current debate on our NZ Flag we will be inviting students to come up with a design for a Huanui Flag. The design must symbolise our college. It can, but does not have to, include the school’s logo and motto. It can be drawn, painted, a collage creation or computer designed. The size must be A4. Students are to submit a blurb with their design that briefly explains the process they went through and the choices they made. There will be prizes for the top three. The designs will also feature in the School Magazine. And maybe we can even create an actual flag! All entries must be in to Mrs Irwin no later than Week One, Term Four. No late entries can be accepted.
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AIMS Games
The Huanui Cross Country team were among 8007 intermediate aged athletes that recently competed in Tauranga for the annual AIMS Games. Congratulations to the Girls Team who placed 9th overall. [Read Article...]
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UNISS Upper North Island Secondary Schools
Huanui College - Runners Up D Grade
This was a first for Huanui College Netball and what a successful tournament it was. There were 112 teams competing across the grades from all over the upper North Island. As we had never been before we were put in the D grade. This can be a challenging grade as teams from the other grades who missed a year going to UNISS have to start again in the D grade. So we were up against the unknown. [ Read Article...] |
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Whangarei Netball Results Competition Round
Intermediate
Section 2 - Huanui College White - 4th
Section 4 - Huanui College Black - 6th
College Grades
A1 - Huanui College Silver - 1st
A Reserve 1 - Huanui College Blue - 3rd
A Reserve 2 - Huanui College Grey - 3rd
C 2 - Huanui College Navy - 1st
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Huanui College and Kristen College all smiles before the game, Huanui College winning 10-2.
Huanui College Tournament Hockey Team
Huanui College Tournament Hockey Team ventured down to North Harbour to play a Kristen College Mixed X1 Hockey Team. Playing on their very own ‘Wet Dress’ Artificial Turf gave Kristen a distinct advantage but the Huanui Team with 10 of the 14 players gaining selection into Northlands age group Representative Teams, were not about to let this be the difference. With both Teams playing open and attacking Hockey, there were opportunities at both ends of the field. Huanui College took just five minutes to get on the score card and from there on grew with confidence and displayed some very impressive passing Hockey eventually slotting 10 goals to 2. Three Year 8 players took the field, Will Potter, Aidan Jeeves and Campbell Mortimer displaying skills matching their older opponents, had tremendous games. Oliver Hawker scored a Hatrick with Ethan Codlin named as ‘Player of the Game’ by the opposition coach. We are hoping this will become an annual fixture.
I personally would like to thank the students for the way they held themselves on and off the field and represented Huanui College with pride.
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Spirit of GovHak Award
Zac Miller-Waugh will travel to Sydney for a red carpet event this week with some of the brightest techie minds from Australia and New Zealand. Zac earned the honour after participating in Whangarei's first GovHack event - a 48-hour hack-a-thon during which participants created tools and apps that made public data easier to understand and use. [ Read Article...] |
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Netball's Centre Badge Achieved
Kayla Sinclair was awarded her ‘Centre Badge’ for umpiring Netball.
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National Hockey League Selection
Head Girl Kelsey Eaton has been selected into the National Hockey League (NHL) Northland Mark Cromie Holden Women’s Team 2015. The team consists of 3 current black sticks (Ella Gunson, Brooke Neal amd Stacey Michelsen - Stacey is considered to be one of the top Women hockey players in the World!), 5 x former black sticks (Anna Thorpe, Alana Milllington, Carli Michelsen, Jaz McQuinn and Sara Matthews) and 2 International guest players from Canada.
The National tournament consists of 8 regions throughout NZ
- Midlands (Waikato)
- Auckland
- Northland
- North Harbour
- Southland
- Capital
- Central
- Canterbury
This September Round 3 onwards will be played here in Whangarei from the 12th September for a week. (Round 1 is 29/8 North Harbour & 6/9 Auckland). Northland finished second last year coached by Angeline Waetford, Northland Coach of the year 2014 and she is the coach for 2015!
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Bernina Northland Fashion Awards Entry
THe picture at right shows Sian Podesta (Year 7) and her entry in The Bernina Northland Fashion Awards, category ‘Trash to Fashion’
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NZ Speech and Drama
Last Friday Ella Rankin, Year 11, sat the final module of Grade 6 of NZ Speech and Drama. She has passed with Honours Distinction and has been nominated by the examiner for a national award.
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NZ Kenpo Karate Association Championship 2015
Amelia Hori-Elliott represented her Northland Kenpo club, competing in the NZ Kenpo Karate Association Championship 2015 in Wellington over the weekend. She competed in Dragons and Age Group (9yrs to 12yrs).
- Gold - Self Defence
- Bronze - Forms
Amelia will be working towards her Junior Black Belt over the next year.
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Volunteers Needed!
If anyone would like to volunteer at the Glenbervie Fun Run this November, please collect a form from the office.
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 Junior Cricket Registration
City Cricket Club Junior Registration Day is Saturday 19 September from 11am to 1pm at the Indoor Centre at Cobham Oval. We are looking for keen junior cricketers to join our club and play for City for the coming season (girls and boys up to Y8). Great coaching provided. Parent helpers welcome!
Questions and further info please contact Rich Pooley, Junior Coordinator Ph: 437-7683 or 021 678 357, Email: rpooley@xtra.co.nz.
Check us out on Facebook
Visit our website
 Go into the draw to
win Kookaburra Cricket Gear
when you register!
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Learn to Swim Registrations
Whangarei Amateur Swimming Club (WASC) begin our annual Learn to Swim season with Registrations Friday 11th September, from 6.30pm at the Whangarei Aquatic Centre. We offer Sunday Learn to Swim sessions with additional Friday night sessions until March 2016. WASC offer swimming squads for all levels, from LTS to competitive. For further information visit wasc.org.nz or telephone Skip Peyman ph 438 8222.
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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 3 Calendar
September
| Monday 14 Sept |
Senior Exams |
| Tuesday 15 Sept |
Guided tour with the Principal 9:30am
Senior Exams |
| Wednesday 16 Sept |
Senior Exams |
| Thursday 17 Sept |
Senior Exams |
| Friday 18 Sep |
Guided tour with the Principal 9:35am
Senior Exams |
| Monday 21 Sept |
Ed Life Visit Yr 7 & 8 |
| Tuesday 22 Sept |
Ed Life Visit Yr 7 & 8 |
| Wednesday 23 Sept |
Ed Life Visit Yr 7 & 8 |
| Thursday 24 Sept |
Ed Life Visit Yr 7 & 8 |
| Friday 25 Sept |
Guided tour with the Principal 9:35am
Results slips (Senior Exams)
Ed Life Visit Yr 7 & 8
Last day of Term |
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