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From the Principal Tena koutou katoa
WEEK NINE – It’s best to know
what are the ways that you
learn best.
Learning is a co-operative process and
teachers and students should discuss what
are the best ways for learning to occur.
Our Kapa Haka group performed at the ASB Polyfest today with much energy and
enjoyment. Their pride in themselves, the school and their culture was evident in the
polished performance. My thanks go to all the students involved and to their tutors
for all the hard work that went into the preparation.
Today we hosted a group of 21 students from Thailand for a day’s experience in a New Zealand school.
Next week, our Japanese sister school, Yamato Nishi High School, will be in school for 3 days. Thank
you to the student buddies, homestay families and teachers who give these visitors a memorable
experience.
Best wishes to the final two houses, Taikura and Kahurangi, who go on camp to Waharau next week and
the staff and senior students who will be looking after them.
Entered for the standards? Check that
standards have been entered for in all
subjects and if any credits have been
achieved yet.
With the coming of cooler weather, a number of students are choosing to wear hoodies to school
instead of correct uniform. The uniform has a fleece lined jacket, a wool jersey and a polar fleece that
has been introduced this year. The polar fleece is available from the school shop for $42. Hoodies are
not to be worn and will be confiscated.
Go to the school website and then the
Student/parent portal. Enter the student
number as username and your parent
password which were emailed or sent by
letter to you mid-February this year. Click
on Current Year Results to see the standards
entered in each subject and any results so
far.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT MEETINGS
Academic Mentoring Interview Questions Students need to answer these before the
end of the Term. The best way is through
the Student Portal on the School website in the section Profile. They need their
login number and password which can be
obtained from their Tutor Group Teacher.
How To Help Your
Child With Reading
Sue Blakely, Principal
Thursday 7 May and Friday 8 May
Rosehill College will be holding the annual Student Achievement Meetings (SAMs) in the third week
of next term, on Thursday 7 May and Friday 8 May from 10.05am - 6pm. There will be no timetabled
classes on either of these days.
Those families who have more than one student currently attending Rosehill College have been sent
information about booking appointments to meet their children's tutor teachers to discuss their
academic progress so far.
To make bookings you need to go to the website www.schoolinterviews.co.nz, enter the event code
4DN9Z and then follow the further instructions. If you need assistance to make bookings, please call the
school on 295 0661.
Those families with a single student will be sent the information personally at the start of next week.
Parent Forum Meeting
7p.m. Wednesday 25 March
in the Library.
LOST PROPERTY
There is a large amount of lost property at
the Student Office, including items from
the various Year 10 camps. Students can
collect items at interval and
lunch time only. If these items
are not collected by the end of
term, they will be donated to a
local charity.
20 March 2015
Junior Students Workday
May 29th 2015
Next term students in Year 9 and 10 will have the
opportunity to be involved in raising money to
enhance the environment at Rosehill College. The
Student Council will be consulted about how money
raised from 2015 workday will be spent. Previous
Junior Workdays have provided outside seating and
the digital noticeboard. In 2015 we will be looking
at more seating, shade and possibly murals. It is
expected all year 9 and 10 students will contribute
$25 to $30 by working outside school, the work
could occur on Friday 29th May or earlier.
Issue No. 8w
Dates to Remember
Monday 23 March
Taikura Year 10 Camp to 25 March
Yamato Nishi High School arrive
Tuesday 24 March
Maori Assembly - Period 4
Wednesday 25 March
Kahurangi Year 10 Camp to 27 March
Thursday 26 March
National Young Leaders Day
BOT Meeting - 7.00pm
www.rosehillcollege.school.nz
TAUTAI
Fresh Horizons Programme 2015.
There is an opportunity for students with Pacific Heritage to
work with Pasifika Artists and tutors for three days 13-15 May
at MIT, transport will be provided and the students will be
provided food and drink during the workshops. The workshops
available are Spoken Word/Performance, Photography and
Screen Printing. Further details are on the school website.
Students can collect and return application forms at the Student
Office by Friday 27th March.
St Mary’s Gala
St. Mary’s Catholic School, 54 Clark Road, Papakura, are
holding their annual Gala on Sunday 22nd March 2015 from
10.30am to 2.00pm. Go along for a great family day out!
New Staff Profile
ANDREA BAXTER
Teacher of Junior Science
I have come to Rosehill College after six years
at ACG Strathallan, where I held a variety of
part-time teaching positions – Science, Social
Science and PE inter-dispersed with relief
teaching. I have a Bachelor of Science degree
in Biology and Geography from the University
of London and a Postgraduate Certificate in
Education from Southampton University. I taught Science and
senior Biology in England for 10 years before emigrating to New
Zealand in 2006 with my family.
I am very excited about joining Rosehill College and am looking
forward to my first teaching experience of the New Zealand
curriculum.
Taste Franklin Festival
Saturday 21 March 2015, 11am-6pm
Karaka Sports Park, Blackbridge Rd,
Karaka.
Community event for all the family
showcasing
great
local
food,
beverages,
restaurants,
growers
and artisan producers, live music,
performers, arts and crafts and more.
Guest speakers including Nadia Lim
and Sarah the Gardner.
Adults $18 (ID required for alcohol
service).
Kids under 18yrs
accompanying adult.
FREE
with
www.tastefranklinfestival.co.nz
The 2015/2016 Entertainment™ Memberships are on sale now and
can be pre ordered from Rosehill College or by going to https://
www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/1006t80 and order
online. Books are available in two formats;
• Entertainment™ Book – offers are redeemed via
Entertainment™ Gold cards and vouchers
• Entertainment™ Digital Membership – allows you to redeem
offers directly from your iPhone or Android smartphone
New Zealand U18 National Ice Hockey team take Silver at the
2015 World Championship Div III B held in Auckland.
The New Zealand Men's U18 team walked away from the World
Championship disappointed to have only won the silver medal.
Athletics
Some of Rosehill’s athletic champions qualified for the greater Auckland
champs a few weeks ago. The event was held on Tuesday and our three
competitors did very well. Liam Haddock 9RNB competed in 80m hurdles,
200m and 300m. He placed 3rd in the 200m final for junior boys and 3rd
equal in the 300m final. Chloe Kwidor 9MHM competed in High Jump and
300m. She placed 4th in the 300m and 8th in the High Jump for junior girls.
Brookelyn Varney 10PNJ competed in the 1500m and suffered an injury
during the race, however still managed to cross the finish line. For her
3000m race held on Thursday Brookelyn placed 8th for the intermediate
girls’ category.
After a great game against Hong Kong on Tuesday which they won 8:5, the
team narrowly lost to Turkey last night 4:5 having led for parts of the game.
Turkey scored the winning goal 7 minutes before the end of the match and
despite several good break-aways and several shots on goal, New Zealand
were unable to pull it back.
New Zealand scored a total of 12 goals conceding only 10 in the tournament.
Congratulations to all of our athletes!
Rowing- Maadi Cup
Our Rosehill Rowing team will be heading off to Maadi Cup next week so
we all wish them good luck and look forward to hearing the results.
Felipe Aguirre 13TPA
Orienteering
Rosehill’s Orienteering team competed at Strathallan College this week.
Congratulations to Rachel Edwards 13KFP who placed fourth in the senior
girl’s category and to Yuvraj Singh 10AMG for placing fifth in the junior
boy’s category. Everyone enjoyed themselves and are looking forward to
their last event next week at Manurewa High School.
Trials
• Junior Boys Football trials will be held on Wednesday night after
school.
• Basketball Girls U15 trials start Monday 23rd in the sports centre at
lunch time.
FREE
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
AFL
Congratulations to Rosehill student Zeon McNabb 12KAR who has been
selected to play for the AFL Academy New Zealand Hawks, final squad.
The team will be travelling to Sydney on 19th March to play against an
NSW Independent All Star team and then finish off the campaign with a
game against the Sydney Swans Academy who are coached by former AFL
great Michael O’Loughlin.
Assistance Needed
As many of our sports teams need to travel to other venues in order to
play we are seeking assistance from any parents who can help us on game
day. If you are free and willing please contact us in the sports office.
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ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Watersports, Outdoor Adventures, Day Trips,
Art Workshops, Sports & Games And Much More!
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