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Raapa, 29 Paenga-whāwhā 2015
Wednesday
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Student Daily Notices
Meetings / Practices
All
Pasifika Learning Centre
Where
L11
When
After School
(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
Silver CREST meeting
SP2
Tomorrow lunchtime
(GHA)
Could all students in years 11,12 and 13 who are already working on a Silver CREST project or have
expressed an interest in doing a project this year please come and see me for a quick meeting in SP2
on Thursday 30th during lunchtime. Mrs Ghanim
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Maths club
L7
Today lunchtime
(STL)
See you there!
All
WW1 Commemoration Exhibition
D11, D12, D13
Lunchtime
(BAR)
To commemorate the 100th year anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli, the Year 11 History students
have created an interactive, multimedia museum exhibition. The exhibition summarises the different
battles of the First World War, remembers the experiences of the soldiers who fought for New
Zealand and recognises the impact this event has had on our country. Come along to the History
Department corridor at lunchtime to learn something new!
All
Bronze CREST meeting
SP2
Friday lunchtime
(GHA)
Could all students in years 9 and 10 who have expressed an interest in doing a Science project this
year please come and see me for a quick meeting in SP2 on Friday 1st May during lunchtime. Mrs
Ghanim
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Year 12 Self Portrait Exhibition
Outside Hall
Today
(zSPE)
To all students interested in Art, particularly Year 11 students; take some time over the next few days
to check out the stunning self portraits created by this years' Year 12 Painters. The exhibition is
located in the display cabinet outside the hall.
Arts/Cultural
Art Club
A11
Monday lunchtime
(BRE)
All students and teachers working on the 100 flowers mural please meet in A11 at lunchtime on
Monday the 4th of May to share ideas and progress.
Arts/Cultural
SAMOAN SPEECH COMPETITION
Arts/Cultural
(KRI)
There is a regional Samoan speech contest on the 25th of June. Students from years 9, 10, 11, 12
and 13 can enter. The topic for this year is "Taitua ma e faamaoni nei, mo sou taeao manuia/Serve
with diligentce". If you are interested in taking part, please come and see Ms. Krishnan in D20 for
more information.
Arts/Cultural
LANGUAGES TUTORING:
P8
lunchtimes
(zRAM)
Languages tutoring will be available every Friday lunchtime, starting 1st May in P8, language block.
Anyone is 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
WORLD VISION MEETING:
D24
Today lunchtime
(zRAM)
World Vision meeting will be next week on Wednesday 29th April in D24. Hope to see you all there!
General
ROBOTICS CLUB:
T13
Tomorrow interval
(zRAM)
Would you like to play around with the latest Robotic technology? Or be a part of the first LEGO
League Robotic Competition? If so, come along to a sign up meeting for Robotics club( if you missed
the previous one) on Thursday 30th April at interval in T13. all welcome, no experience needed! See
you there!
General
GREEN GROUP:
S4
Tomorrow lunchtime
(zRAM)
Come to Green Group this Thursday lunchtime in S4 for fun Eco action projects! Everybody is
welcome!
General
WRITE:
D23
Today lunchtime
(zRAM)
Come to Write in D23 on Wednesday lunchtime to finish off any work you haven't already done or
bring your own pieces to workon, we're happy to give feedback on any work you have.
General
TABLE TENNIS MEETING:
D22
Today lunchtime
(zRAM)
There is a table tennis meeting in D22, lunchtime on Wednesday, 29th April. We will be going over
rules and procedures, so please come. The season starts on 1st May, Friday.
General
40 HOUR FAMINE BOOKLETS:
outside the Hall
lunchtimes
(zRAM)
Come grab your 40 hour Famine booklet outside the hall every lunchtime this week. The 40 hour
Famine is less than a month away! May 22-24th
General
SCIENCE GROUP
Sl
Tomorrow lunchtime
(zRAM)
This week we will be making perfumes! Come to S1 Thursday lunchtime. All welcome!
General
CURRENT EVENTS TRIP
D12
Tomorrow lunchtime
(zRAM)
Hi everyone! make sure to come along to current events club for a fun current events game. New
members are welcome. Thursday lunchtime in D12.
Music
CONCERT BAND
F12
Thu 15 May after school
(zCRA)
Rehearsal Thursday 3.15 - 4.45pm in F12.
Music
MUSIC MONITORS
MUSIC OFFICE
(zPEN)
If you are a music monitor, come and collect your badge from Miss Pendergrast in the music office.
Music
Vox
F11
Today 12:35
(zPEN)
Today lunchtimes
(zRAM)
Don't forget there is Vocal Ensemble today at lunchtime in F11!
Sports
ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS:
old gym
Just a reminder that practices will be held in the old gym on Wednesday lunchtimes this term.
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Student Daily Notices
Sports
Distnace Squad Tops
L4
Fri 24 Apr
(CAR)
There are more distance squad tops available from Mrs Carlson in L4. You can purchase them during
tutor times at $30 per top.
Sports
LIFESAVING STAR:
Outside the pool
Today morning tea
(zRAM)
All girls who are wishing to do Bronze Star (Level 1) lifesaving, please come to a meeting tomorrow
morning tea. This is also compulsory for Bronze star instructors, as you will all be finding out your
teams for this season. Wednesday morning tea outside the pool.
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
Found
All
(zBAX)
Two phones has been handed into me at Student Support, one in the last week of Term 1 and one on
23 April
And a Black Memory Stick, this was handed in 24 April.
Please come and see Ms Bax
All
Free Maths tutorials
All
(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.
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.
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YOUR LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS:
All
(MIL)
Looking for a great Mother's Day Present? 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
Film Society
All
(JOS)
Film Society: A reminder to pay your money to the cashier before Monday 4 May which is when we
will start! A list of films for term 3 will be available early next week so check the English dpt
noticeboard on the top floor of D Block sometime during Week 2.
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Orienteering team relay
All
(ROL)
All girls competing in this on Thursday 30th April please meet at Owens Rd gate by the hostel
entrance before 9am changed and ready to depart at 9am.
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Student Daily Notices
All
NETBALL
All
(zARA)
Please check the notice boards at the sports office and in the sports arena for the netball draw for the
first games this Saturday 2nd May 2015 - thank you
Careers
Volunteering
Careers
(zYOU)
Careers
(RIG)
Thursday lunchtime Careers talk will be on volunteering. All students welcome.
Careers
Police Careers Day, Sat 2 May
On Saturday 2 May a Police Careers Day is being held for people to find out more about the career
paths available, the fitness requirements and the recruitment process. 10.00am-12.00pm Fickling
Centre, 546 Mt Albert Road. Find out more on www.newcops.co.nz
Careers
Education & Social Work Experience Day
Careers
(RIG)
Year 13s - the University of Auckland Faculty of Education Experience Day - get a taste of life as a
university student. 28 July (Epsom) and 3 August (Manukau)
Have you ever wondered what it might be really like at university? Now is your chance. Experience
day is a practical and engaging way for secondary school students and members of the community
who have an interest in teaching, physical education, social work or human services to get a taste of
life as a university student at the Faculty of Education and Social Work and learn about what we offer
at each of our three locations – Epsom, Tai Tokerau (Whangarei) and Manukau (Otara) . Come into
the Career Education Centre if you are interested in attending an Experience Day.
General
U17 and U19 Basketball trials
General
(zWIL)
All those still interested in playing this season please come along and trial on Thursday and Friday
this week in the sports centre.
General
PHYSICS CLUB:
General
(zRAM)
There will be no Physics Club this Friday due to a Year 13 Physics trip. See you next Friday.
General
EPSOM SUPPORTER JUMPERS:
General
(zRAM)
If you missed out buying a supporter jumper, you can have a second chance to buy one! Pay $55 to
the cashier, write your name and size on the envelope before Friday week 3. All payment methods
are accepted. This will be your last chance to buy one. Remember no wearing them with uniform!!
Thank you.
General
EGGS PHILOSOPY
General
(zRAM)
There is no philosophy group this week due to a school trip. See you all next week.
Music
INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND
Music
(zCRA)
Rehearsal Thursday Lunchtime for Brass and Saxophones only. Full Band next week.
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
Learn to be a Hockey Goalkeeper
Sports
(zHUR)
If you are playing hockey this year and would like to learn how to play goal keeper, Ms Clarke will be
running an introductory session lunchtime Wednesday 29th April in the New Gym and Thursday 7th
May in the Old Gym. You will need to have PE gear and sports shoes. Any questions, please come to
the Sports Office.
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Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Student Daily Notices
Year 13
Lumino Dentists
Year 13
(zMAC)
A reminder for all Year 13 students who are enrolled with Lumino Dentists that you need to make an
appointment at the dental van so that where possible you can be seen in one of your free periods.
Please make an appointment as soon as possible so that you do not miss out on a free checkup.
Thank you Mrs Mack
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