Student Daily Notices Wednesday 22 April 2015

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Wednesday
Wednesday, 22 April 2015
Student Daily Notices
Meetings / Practices
All
Where
When
L11
Today After School
Pasifika Learning Centre
(KRI)
The Pasifika Learning Centre is open from this Wednesday Come along after school and join a group
of enthusiastic and motivated students who are aiming to do well this year. You can access peer
tutoring, one on one help from subject teachers and also get Tongan language and Samoan
language tutoring. The centre operates every Wednesday from 3.30pm to 5pm. See you there.
All
Maths Club
L7
Today lunchtime
(STL)
Friday 12.30pm
(ROB)
Today 3.30pm
(RIC)
Maths Club is back for term two. See you in L7, Wednesdays at lunchtime.
All
Chess Club Competition June 17th
D17
Competition open to everyone in chess club.
See Ms Rob if you are interested.
Next Chess Club Tuesday 28th of April in D17 Lunchtime
Arts/Cultural
AGS and EGGS Production Front ofAuckland
House Grammar School
There will be a meeting for all students involved with Front of House for the AGS and EGGS
Production of Beauty and the Beast up at Auckland Grammar in The Centennial Theatre at 3.30pm
tomorrow. Please make sure you are all there promptly.
Arts/Cultural
Art Club
A11
Today
(BRE)
All students and teachers working on the 100 flowers mural please meet in A11 at lunchtime on
Monday to share ideas and progress.
General
BOOK CLUB:
L10
Friday lunchtime
(zRAM)
Book Club is starting up this term, with our first meeting this Friday in L10 in the library. Come along
to find out our first genre..Don't miss out
General
WRITE STARTING UP AGAIN
D23
Today lunchtime
(zRAM)
Write is starting up again for term 2 this Wednesday in D23. Come along for a workshop on setting
and also find out about some new writing opportunities.
General
CURRENT EVENTS CLUB
D12
Tomorrow lunchtime
(zRAM)
Hi everyone. Current events club is on this week so come along for a fun quiz, this Thursday lunch in
D12.
General
CHILD CANCER COMMITTEE:
D11
Today lunchtime
(zRAM)
Everyone involved in the Child Cancer Committee, Please come to D11 on Wednesday lunchtime.
The meeting will be brief so please be prompt. This meeting is compulsory for those who participated
in the bucket run.
General
AGS EGGS MODEL UN
D13
Tomorrow lunchtime
(zRAM)
Do you want a taste of what it's like being a diplomat at an international conference? Do you want to
debate critical issues with your friends? The AGS EGGS Model United Nations Conference offers
everyone the opportunity to learn more about the United Nations and represent a country. The
conference is held on 10th May at Auckland Grammar. If you are interested in registering or have any
questions, come to a meeting in D13 on Thursday lunchtime or email [email protected]. All
year levels and experiences are welcome.
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Student Daily Notices
General
Diversity Inquiry
SCR
Thu 7 May
(GRA)
What does diversity really mean? Come and listen and meet with a comedian and a comic book writer
and some other familiar faces from EGGS who like to ask questions, talk, think and enjoy being
confused at a deeper level. Open to years 11-13. Come and talk with Miss Grant in student support if
you would like to know more. Or check out divinq.net for more info.
General
EGGS PHILOSOPHY GROUP:
D4
Friday Lunchtime
(zRAM)
Come to D4, Friday lunchtime to engage in a fun and exciting discussion. All years welcome!
General
SCIENCE GROUP:
S1
Tomorrow Lunchtime
(zRAM)
Come to S1 on Thursday lunchtime for some fun science activities. All welcome!
General
WORLD VISION MEETING:
D24
Wednesday lunchtime
(zRAM)
World Vision meeting will be next week on Wednesday 29th April in D24. Hope to see you all there!
General
YEAR 11 INVESTIGATIONS GRADES:Science block
Friday lunchtime
(zRAM)
Internal grades are available for semester 1, year 11 Investigative Science assessment. Please see
your teacher this Friday, 24th April at lunchtime. Miss Park-S2, Mrs Hutchings S3, Mr Oliver S1.
General
LARCROSSE SAUSAGE SIZZLE
Outside Hall
Friday lunchtime
(zRAM)
Hi Lacrosse id having a sausage sizzle/bake sale this Friday the 24th to raise money for our new
uniform. There will be yummy treats so don't forget your money and come past the hall Friday
lunchtime.
Music
New itinerant music timetables
Music
Wed 18 Mar
(zPEN)
Remember to check the notice board in the music department for your music lesson times this term.
Sports
Trampoline
New Gym
Tomorrow 3.30pm
(RCC)
Training will be on Thursday after school and Monday lunchtimes. Thank you to all those girls who
have returned their permission slips. We are close to our limit so if you are still wanting to commit to
Trampoline then you need to get your permission slip and your fees in ASAP. If you have any issues
with these training days can you please see Miss Richardson in the PE office.
Thanks
Sports
T16
Hillary Challenge (Adventure race year 11-13)
Tue 31 Mar
(BRO)
Anyone interested in doing a 6 hour adventure race involving mountain biking, orienteering, problem
solving and kayaking as part of a team. Please send an email with your name, tutor group and
experience to [email protected],nz. If you want to know more you can come and find me in
the technology block.
Sports
YEAR 10 TEAM 10 NETBALL MEETINGOld Gym
Today lunchtime
(zRAM)
Please meet outside the Old Gym at lunchtime on Wednesday to sort out practise times . See you all
on Wednesday.
Sports
DUATHLON
Upstairs Sports Centre
Tomorrow lunchtime
(zRAM)
For any girls who are keen to compete in Auckland Secondary Schools Duathlon(run bike run) please
come to a meeting this Thursday lunchtime upstairs in the Sports Centre for more information.
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Sports
I-PLAY:
Tennis Courts
Tomorrow lunchtime
(zRAM)
I-Play is starting up again for Term 2! The first session is tennis on the courts, this Thursday at
lunchtime. All welcome and no PE gear needed. Heaps of prizes on offer and it's not too late to get in
the draw for Term 1 Bumper balls!!
Sports
SENIOR 10 NETBALL TEAM:
Outside New Gym
Today Lunchtime
(zRAM)
Can all Senior 10 Netball girls please come to a meeting outside the New Gym at the start of lunch on
Wednesday.
Year 9
APSMO team meeting
L7
Today lunchtime
(STL)
There is a meeting at the beginning of lunchtime for everyone who signed up in term one for the year
9 APSMO (Australasian problem solving mathematical olympiads) team, or for any year 9s who are
interested in problem solving.
General Notices
All
MATHS HELP
All
(SPE)
Come to D7 at lunchtimes on Tuesdays or Wednesdays for help with Maths at any level. All welcome.
It's a good place to eat your lunch and get your homework done.
All
LOST PADDED JACKET
All
(zBAX)
A brown, fur lined padded jacket. Left at pools on the last day of Term 1. Please hand into Ms Bax, at
Student Support.
All
Orienteering Relay Championships
All
(ROL)
Just a reminder to get your permission slips in to Ms Roberts before the end of this week preferably
as I have to send entries in by Friday this week. The event is on Thursday 30th April.
All
Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Record Books
All
(VAR)
Would the following girls please come and collect their Record books from R5 during Tutor time (after
signing in with your tutor):
BRONZE: Naasja Morris; Hyunkyoo (Jane) Joo; Eden Caterall; Rebecca James; Claudia McKechnie;
Hannah Berry; Stephanie Lim; Ella Stephens; Celia Thompson; Ella Buchanan; Binudi Senanayake;
Suha lee; Alyssa Pagaduani; Cassandra Batt
SILVER: Anastatasiya Kiddle; Yebin Hong; Ann Tang; Urshula Johnson
GOLD: Michaela Lee
All
Europe Grand Tour 2016
All
(WRI)
To all Classical Studies, Latin and Art History students who will be Year 12 or 13 next year: anyone
interested in coming on the trip to France, Italy and Greece in April/May 2016 can pick up some
information and an Expression of Interest form from Ms Wright in Languages, or Miss Dempsey and
Miss Grant in the Art Department. There will be an parent/student information evening on Thursday,
14 May at 7pm in the staff room.
All
Orienteering Individual Championships
All
(ROL)
All girls interested in competing in the Individual championships on Weds 13th May at Woodhill Forest
need to collect a permission slip from Ms Roberts in the Physics Dept. Entries close Friday 1st May.
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Student Daily Notices
All
Looking for a great Mother's Day Present?
All
(MIL)
And supporting the school at the same time. The Old Girls Association invites you to enjoy an evening
with MICHELE A'COURT, comedian, columnist, writer, talking about her new book, STUFF I
FORGOT TO TELL MY DAUGHTER. All money raised goes straight back to the school as
scholarship money. The price of the tickets includes a glass of wine and nibbles plus $6 off the price
of Michele's book on the night. This entertaining evening is on April 29 at the RFAC. Tickets only $20
single, $35 double, includes light refreshments. Book signing available on the night. Go to http://www.
rayefreedmanarts.co.nz for more information.
All
All
Specify a Notice Subject
Badminton
All
(CRO)
All
(CRO)
Badminton Team Lists for Term Two will be posted on the Sports Centre Noticeboard by the end of
Wednesday.
Arts/Cultural
VOX REHEARSAL
Arts/Cultural
(zRAM)
Careers
(MKS)
There is no rehearsal today lunch. See you all next week.
Careers
Tutor Wanted
Wanted: A Year 13 student able to tutor a Year 11 student in Maths and Science with a focus on her
gaining at Achieved level. Patience and encouragement are the key qualities. Student's home in
Western Springs. 4 hours per week in 2 sessions with times to be negotiated. Flexibility around tutor's
own assessments. $20 per hour. Phone Lisa 0212051 or email: [email protected]
Careers
Year 13s - IEP Info night
Careers
(RIG)
IEP is running a free information night about the working holidays available after Year 13 in USA,
Canada and the United Kingdom. Tues 28 April. 6.00pm at the IEP Office, Data Centre Building,
Level 10, 220 Queen Street. Please RSVP to info @iep.org.nz or call 0800 443769.
Careers
New Zealand Broadcasting School
Careers
(zYOU)
This Thursday's lunchtime Careers talk in DSO will be the NZ Broadcasting School. All students
interested in TV and radio broadcasting & producing as well as journalism are welcome to attend.
General
Fitness Centre Memberships
General
(zWIL)
General
(zRAM)
Term 3 memberships $30 payable to the school cashier. All welcome.
General
ICAS SCIENCE EXAM
ICAS Science exam sitting date is the 3rd of June . Enter by paying $8.50 to the cashier with your
details by the 30th of April.
General
Free Maths tutorials
General
(SPE)
Free Maths tutorials are being offered at Epsom library after school on Friday May 1st and on
Saturday May 2nd. Go to http://www.mytuition.nz/events/epsom
for more information.
Music
NCEA PERFORMANCE STUDENTS
Music
(zPEN)
Don't forget to sign up for a time for your NCEA performances this week
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Student Daily Notices
Sports
Lunchtime Pilates
Sports
(zHUR)
Lunchtime Pilates classes will start again Tuesday 28th April Term 2 and finish on the 23rd June. If
you signed up for the 13 weeks last term you are guaranteed a place. If you only signed up for 4
weeks you will need to re-register and the 9 week cost will be $30.
Your instructor is Sarah Stanley, a fully qualified Classical Pilates instructor with a Professional
Certificate from Peak Pilates. Classical Pilates is based on Joseph Pilates original exercise routines,
aiming to develop strength, stamina and flexibility. Classes follow a set pattern and over time,
progress from basic to more advanced exercises. Sarah’s training included the study of Anatomy and
Physiology and she is actively involved in sport. She teaches Pilates in 2 Auckland studios and is
qualified to teach both mat and equipment sessions.
Please come to the Sports Office to register - limited to the first 15 to pay.
Sports
Hockey Team Lists & Training
Sports
(zHUR)
Hockey team lists have now been updated - if you have not yet checked and signed off please do so
urgently. 1st XI, U15A and 3rd XI will have training Wednesday morning 7.15-8.30am, U15B and
U15C Wednesday afternoon 3.30-4.45, all at the Auckland Grammar Turf.
Sports
School Cross Country
Sports
(zHUR)
The school cross country championships will be held on the 7th May, 8.30 - 11.00am at the Ellerslie
Racecourse. Please collect a permission form from the Sports Office
Sports
LACROSSE PLAYERS
Sports
(zRAM)
To all Lacrosse players our first game is this Thursday after school against Dio,Come to the field
straight after class! Don't be late! Remember stick, boots, gear mouth guard.
Year 13
Year 13 ball ticket sales
Year 13
(CLE)
Ball tickets are on sale to year 13 students from Tuesday 28th April until Wednesday 6th May. Please
pay to the cashier or via internet banking on your tutor class allocated day. All consent forms must be
handed in to the cashier regardless of payment method. Any questions - please see your dean.
Consent forms are available from your tutor teacher.
Tuesday 28 April -13ANS, 13BRE, 13CAM Wednesday 29 April- 13CLE, 13COU, 13FIS
Thursday 30 April - 13FLE, 13FRI, 13JOS Friday 1 May - 13KRI, 13KUA, 13LEW
Monday 4 May - 13MAT, 13MKV, 13NGA Tuesday 5 May - 13ORK, 13OSB, 13PAK
Wednesday 6 May - 13REC, 13THO, 13WEB
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