Principalrsquos Comments No 29 Thursday 18 September 2014

Ka Tupu Te Ira Tangata Ia Kounga Nga MahiPersonal Growth Quality Work

Pride inour People

Ruawai Collegersquos Community Newsletter

Wersquove been talking a lot about resilience over the last few weeks in school Students and staff have been discussing what it actually means as we try to add it to our Positive Behaviour for Learning programme Some of the discussions around it have almost over-complicated the word but the heart of it is about the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties Over the last week the resilience of two people in particular has reduced me to tears in different ways

As last weekrsquos newsletter was hitting your inboxes I was in Auckland to see one of my all-time favourite singers - Andrea Bocelli For those of you who donrsquot know him he is described as the worldrsquos most beloved tenor and 10000 of us at the Vector Arena certainly agreed as he sang his way through a range of beautiful songs Andrea Bocelli has been blind since the age of 12 however when he was hit on the head by a football during a soccer match and suffered a brain haemorrhage In spite of his blindness he went on to study law at an Italian University and later began studying opera before turning professional in his mid 30s The power of Bocellirsquos voice is awe-inspiring and Irsquom sure there was not a dry eye in the arena at times such was the admiration of both this manrsquos talent and his absolute determination and resilience in overcoming one of the most major obstacles any human being could experience

I shared with students in assembly this week the video of Nick Vujicic Academically successful and Captain of his school he then went on to gain a double degree at University by the age of 21 Following this he began his career as a motivational speaker mainly in schools and focussing on teenage issues around self-belief hope and finding meaning in life His audiences listen to him with rapt attention and on an emotional roller-coaster between laughter and tears What makes him so special Vujicic was born without any limbs That has never stopped him from doing what he wanted He says ldquothere are some things in life that are out of our control that we canrsquot change and wersquove got to live with The choice that we have though is either to give up or keep on goingrdquo

Teaching our youngsters that not everything they want in life is going to come to fruition first time around is really important sometimes things will work out just exactly as planned at other times it doesnrsquot seem to matter howmuch effort we put in things just wonrsquot fall into place The difference betweensomeone who is successful in life and someone who isnrsquot is toughness the ability to get up dust yourself off and try again As parents and as teachers we can only cushion those blows occasionally otherwise wersquore leading those in our care to think they canrsquot take the hard knocks in life Itrsquos okto fail it really is It makes us stronger humbler smarter and more determined It makes us resilient And thatrsquos no bad thing

Glynis WoodheadPrincipal

AIMSGAMES

On Sunday 7 September the Ruawai College Saints netball team left home to attend the Year 7 and 8 AIMS Games a week long tournament which has been held in Tauranga for the past 11 years

This event is a New Zealand and international competition which has been designed to run 17 codes and involves over 7000 Year 7 and 8 students This year 96 teams were registered for netball alone Teams are graded over two days and then split into AB and C to determine which pool they play in

Ruawai Saints had three games on the first day starting well with the girls winning their first game

MONDAY

Ruawai 33 vs Wainui 10 Te Wharekura o Mauao 23 vs Ruawai 19 St Peterrsquos Cambridge 28 vs Ruawai 25 TUESDAY

Hutt Intermediate 38 vs Ruawai 11 Murrays Bay Intermediate 45 vs Ruawai 11 WEDNESDAY

Ruawai 30 vs Beachlands School 15 Ruawai 37 vs Wairau Intermediate 26 THURSDAY

Ruawai 31 vs Katikati College 22

This was to see Ruawai win their pool with the girls having to win their next game to go into the divisional play-offs for the C grade At this stage both the girls and management were very excited

Ruawai 34 vs St Josephrsquos Whakatane 18

What an amazing game They had done it Ruawai College was going to the semifinals

FRIDAY

Balmoral 44 vs Ruawai 25

The girls played a great game not knowing they had just come up against the winning team for the C grade They were now playing off for third and fourth against Otamatea High School which goes to show that sport in this region is just as strong as itrsquos always been

Ruawai 23 vs Otamatea 22

Ruawai College was to win this game with seven seconds on the clock It was a well-contested game and it was awesome to see both teams finish with hugs and laughter Congratulations to Ruawai College Saints and their amazing Coach Tilly Selwyn Manager Delwyn Wilson and Support Crew Renee Llewell-Huriwaka Tina OrsquoSullivan and Carly Marychurch

PRINCIPALrsquoS AWARD

I was delighted to present the award this week to Archie Murphy Described as striving for excellence in his subjects and as an outstanding leader Archiersquos determination to overcome difficulties in his life and his resilience in working through these has earned him the respect of students and staff alike and the applause he received when his award was announced at assembly this week was testament to that

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Ruawai Four Square Monday - Friday700am - 700pm

Saturday 800am - 700pmFreyberg Road Ruawai

PhoneFax 09 439 2011

TUESDAY(23(SEPTEMBER(709PM(

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Parent-Student-Teacher InterviewsFriday 19 SeptemberYear 10-13 students

P-S-T interviews can now be booked online at httpwwwschoolinterviewsconzEnter the code JDWZP

Then follow the steps to book an interview with your childrsquos Learning Adviser

IMPORTANT DATES Term 3 Week 9

Fri 19 September Academic Counselling Yr 10-13Term 4 Week 10

Tues 24 September School Social - Beach Party 700pm-900pmWed 25 September Yr 7 - 8 Sports Day - Kaiwaka

Yr 9 -10 Girls Rugby - Waipu

Term 4 Start Date Monday 13 October

AIMSGAMES

On Sunday 7 September the Ruawai College Saints netball team left home to attend the Year 7 and 8 AIMS Games a week long tournament which has been held in Tauranga for the past 11 years

This event is a New Zealand and international competition which has been designed to run 17 codes and involves over 7000 Year 7 and 8 students This year 96 teams were registered for netball alone Teams are graded over two days and then split into AB and C to determine which pool they play in

Ruawai Saints had three games on the first day starting well with the girls winning their first game

MONDAY

Ruawai 33 vs Wainui 10 Te Wharekura o Mauao 23 vs Ruawai 19 St Peterrsquos Cambridge 28 vs Ruawai 25 TUESDAY

Hutt Intermediate 38 vs Ruawai 11 Murrays Bay Intermediate 45 vs Ruawai 11 WEDNESDAY

Ruawai 30 vs Beachlands School 15 Ruawai 37 vs Wairau Intermediate 26 THURSDAY

Ruawai 31 vs Katikati College 22

This was to see Ruawai win their pool with the girls having to win their next game to go into the divisional play-offs for the C grade At this stage both the girls and management were very excited

Ruawai 34 vs St Josephrsquos Whakatane 18

What an amazing game They had done it Ruawai College was going to the semifinals

FRIDAY

Balmoral 44 vs Ruawai 25

The girls played a great game not knowing they had just come up against the winning team for the C grade They were now playing off for third and fourth against Otamatea High School which goes to show that sport in this region is just as strong as itrsquos always been

Ruawai 23 vs Otamatea 22

Ruawai College was to win this game with seven seconds on the clock It was a well-contested game and it was awesome to see both teams finish with hugs and laughter Congratulations to Ruawai College Saints and their amazing Coach Tilly Selwyn Manager Delwyn Wilson and Support Crew Renee Llewell-Huriwaka Tina OrsquoSullivan and Carly Marychurch

PRINCIPALrsquoS AWARD

I was delighted to present the award this week to Archie Murphy Described as striving for excellence in his subjects and as an outstanding leader Archiersquos determination to overcome difficulties in his life and his resilience in working through these has earned him the respect of students and staff alike and the applause he received when his award was announced at assembly this week was testament to that

Open Monday Wednesday Friday

439 2088

09 439 299223 freyberg rd ruawai northland

wwwelleceeconz

Ruawai Four Square Monday - Friday700am - 700pm

Saturday 800am - 700pmFreyberg Road Ruawai

PhoneFax 09 439 2011

TUESDAY(23(SEPTEMBER(709PM(

bull bull 13bull

bull bull bull

Parent-Student-Teacher InterviewsFriday 19 SeptemberYear 10-13 students

P-S-T interviews can now be booked online at httpwwwschoolinterviewsconzEnter the code JDWZP

Then follow the steps to book an interview with your childrsquos Learning Adviser

IMPORTANT DATES Term 3 Week 9

Fri 19 September Academic Counselling Yr 10-13Term 4 Week 10

Tues 24 September School Social - Beach Party 700pm-900pmWed 25 September Yr 7 - 8 Sports Day - Kaiwaka

Yr 9 -10 Girls Rugby - Waipu

Term 4 Start Date Monday 13 October

Open Monday Wednesday Friday

439 2088

09 439 299223 freyberg rd ruawai northland

wwwelleceeconz

Ruawai Four Square Monday - Friday700am - 700pm

Saturday 800am - 700pmFreyberg Road Ruawai

PhoneFax 09 439 2011

TUESDAY(23(SEPTEMBER(709PM(

bull bull 13bull

bull bull bull

Parent-Student-Teacher InterviewsFriday 19 SeptemberYear 10-13 students

P-S-T interviews can now be booked online at httpwwwschoolinterviewsconzEnter the code JDWZP

Then follow the steps to book an interview with your childrsquos Learning Adviser

IMPORTANT DATES Term 3 Week 9

Fri 19 September Academic Counselling Yr 10-13Term 4 Week 10

Tues 24 September School Social - Beach Party 700pm-900pmWed 25 September Yr 7 - 8 Sports Day - Kaiwaka

Yr 9 -10 Girls Rugby - Waipu

Term 4 Start Date Monday 13 October

LEVEL 1 ASSESSMENT PLANNER TERM 3 (10 weeks)Week Dates Subject Std No Task Description

10 22 ndash 26SEPT

ENGLISH

GEOGRAPHYHOSPITALITY

MATHS ndash NUMERACY

PHYS EDSCIENCE AB

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US26626

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Produce a visual text in response to a studies textRead and respond to six chosen textsClose viewing and analysis of an extract17 Describe and examine a topic of global significance to usPrepare and present meat in the hospitality industryInterpret statistical information for a purpose

Teamwork in basketballInvestigate biological ideas relating to interactions between humans and micro-organisms Sci 111 Produce an artefact to show how humans are affected by pathogens

LEVEL 2 ASSESSMENT PLANNER TERM 3 (10 weeks)Week Dates Subject Std No Task Description

10 22 ndash 26SEPT

ENGLISH

MATHS APPLIED

HOSPITALITY

PHYS ED SCIENCE A

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Produce a portfolio of writing (at least two pieces)Produce a visual text in response to a studied textRead and respond to six chosen textsConduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methodsPractice food safety methods in a food businessHandle and maintain knives in a commercial kitchenCook food items by grillingPrepare and present salads for servicePrepare and serve hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks in a commercial environmentMaintain personal presentation and greet customersPrepare and clear areas for food service in a commercial environmentPrepare basic table service in a commercial environmentAnalyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity OPC ndash CavingAnalyse the biological validity of information presented to the public Bio 22 Present a report about a controversial topic

LEVEL 3 ASSESSMENT PLANNER TERM 3 (10 weeks)Week Dates Subject Std No Task Description

10 22 ndash 26SEPT

ENGLISH

ENVIRO

GEOGRAPHYHOSPITALITY

SCIENCE

ARTSTATISTICS

9147591478914799148091384

9143266301562713343664891602

9144191035

Produce a selection of writing (at least two pieces)Respond critically to connections across texts Analyse four connected textsDevelop an informed understanding of literature using critical texts A critical essayRespond critically to significant aspects of visual texts Close viewing and analysis of an extractCarry out with consultation an innovative and sustainable business activity BS 36 Develop a business plan and pitch it to an interested group and evaluate your planAnalyse aspects of a geographic topic on a global scale 37 Analyse a current topic of global significance to usDemonstrate knowledge of food safetyDemonstrate creativity in meal preparation and presentationDemonstrate knowledge of basic nutrition in commercial cateringPrepare plan and serve food for a special occasionIntegrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue Bio 32 Research a current issue and provide a response in a reportAnalyse methods and ideas from established painting practice 31 Analyse methods and ideas of artistsInvestigate a given multivariate data set using the statistical enquiry cycle

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Monday29September

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FREE OVER 30rsquoS STRETCHING CLASSES

Time 330pm- 400pmDates Tuesdays and Thursdays 18th 23rd and 25th of SeptemberWhere Ruawai College Hall

Please bring a yoga mat towel and a friend

Ruawai Community Sports Club AGMThursday 25 September 2014 700pm at the Sports

Club Wharf Road Ruawai

Ruawai Primary SchoolCamp Millennium Fundraiser

Ruawai Primary School is selling sausages on Election Day Saturday 20 September to raise money for our camp in 2015 Come and support us The sausages will be sold outside the school office

SavethefusstakeabusSchooltripsRentalVansCharters

Phone094394902or

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HOUSE WANTED TO RENT3-4 bedroom house wanted to rent inaround Ruawai for responsible non-smoking tenants with no dogs

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VERMIN EXTERMIN POSSUM CULL 2014Total Prize Pool worth over $200000

Hunting officially starts Thursday 25 September at 700pm and ends Sunday 28 September at 1200pm

Register now $6000 for team of up to 6 phone 0273245210 for enquiries

AIMS netball team photographed here with Otamatea High SchoolAfter a well fought game it was fantastic to see the sportsmanship and camaraderie between the two teams

AIMS team with Irene Van Dyke