SONNINGHILL HOSTEL BULLETIN

A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPALHostel life is about cherishing the moments you have - the friends you make, the sad times, the happy times and creating great memories. Being a Sonninghill old girl will always be a special part of who you are.

To our parents - thank you for choosing Sonninghill Hostel for your daughter. We know it is not always easy to send your daughter away from home to live, and our staff will always work with you to ensure your daughter is well supported.

On another note, I wish to advise you that we have changed our Hostel Prizegiving to Sunday, November 4th. Feedback last year showed that parents had to take time off work to pick up their daughters, and a large majority did not attend the senior academic prizegiving.

A google survey will come out to you confirming whether you would like to have lunch (1.00pm) followed by prizegiving, or prizegiving (4.00pm) followed by dinner. We understand that Argyle House has their prizegiving that evening.

A NOTE FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGEROur team made a huge contribution behind the scenes at open day and all involved thoroughly enjoyed the event. Those attending seemed to enjoy the tour and observing our current students in action.

Our design team is starting the preparation of the school magazine for 2018 and look forward to launching our new hostel bulletin in response to feedback from hostel parents and caregivers.

TERM 3 / WEEK 5 ISSUE #1 2018

MARIEGORDONPrincipal

KAMASCUTTS

Business Manager A NOTE FROM LIZ WITEHIRA, DIRECTOR OF BOARDING

For the past couple of weeks our Woman of the Week focus has been on ‘Positivity’ and ‘Honesty’.

HOSTEL FEESMaureen Tims has some useful financial information for families to keep track of their payments:

The seventh and final installment of $1,480.00 for 2018 hotel fees is due for payment on 20 August 2018. Your 2018 hostel fees should be fully paid by this date (unless approved prior arrangement).

You can check your final balance owing on Kamar or contact Maureen Tims on 07 839 1304 ext 740 or email timsm@hghs.school.nzfor details.

At the end of this month, invoices for the first installment of 2019 hostel fees will be issued. The boarding fees for 2019 year are $12,424.00. The first installment of $1,644.00 is due to be paid this year by 20 September 2018. This payment confirms the boarder’s placement in Sonninghill Hostel for 2019 year.

Please remember to pay hostel fees by direct credit to our Sonninghill Hostel bank account 12 3122 0365466 00 and reference name and student ID. Please do not pay by Flo2Cash as it will be paid to the wrong bank account.

SONNINGHILL HOSTEL VAN SIGNAGE

Side View:

Back View:

Typeface: Perpetua

Colours: #780232 - Maroon #d9c833 - Gold

School Logo: With Name

PRIZEGIVING LUNCH OR DINNER? Prizegiving will be held on Sunday the 4th of November this year. Parents are invited to provide feedback via the following survey link to ensure you have a say in what time suits you. The survey will take less than 30 seconds to complete.

HOSTEL VANwe are very pleased that we have been able to upgrade the Sonninghill van for students and staff to enjoy.

START SURVEY NOW

Four girls in Unit 6 received the award for positivity. They are Renei Te Pairi, Allazaye Hurae, Anna Woods and Georgia Dockery. These girls went over and above the call of duty for their Unit that week. They have been setting a great example for others to follow.

The next week our focus was ‘Honesty’. Whilst staff noted a number of honest acts during that week, the award recipient, Sarah Jennings, stood out as on more than one occasion she found items belonging to others, including money, and handed these in to staff without seeking any recognition.

We have also been celebrating successes, such as our Head Girl, Haydee Anson, and Deputy Head Girl, Chelsea West making a stand against plastic straws; Amokura Salmon-Turoa and Rangi Tarei who placed in the Top 9 at Kapa Haka Nationals; Arie Dargaville-Rehua who won the NZ ‘Talk to Me’ Peace Competition; Anahera Campbell who has been selected for the NZ U15 girls League team; Briar Gash who won the Secondary Schools North Island Squash Champs in her Division and placed 3rd overall for the NZ Secondary Schools Squash Championships; and Hineawe Crawford who has been selected for the NZ U15 Softball Development Squad.We congratulate all of our achievers.

DATES TO NOTE:

Monday27 AUG

-4 SEPT

Friday31

AUG

Practice ExamsBoarders may go home if they do not have exams, or have 2-3 days between exams. However, they may still have internals that they can work on in study time. If staying at Hostel study periods are: 9.00am—11.00am and 1.00pm—3.00pm. Boarders must comply with Study Leave routines if staying at Hostel.

Hostel Set LeaveHostel closes at 5.30pm for Set Leave and opens Sunday 2 September at 5.00pm. Please ensure your daughter is picked up and dropped off in accordance with these times.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MESSAGE from Haydee Anson, Chelsea West, Pidgeon Kapea, Amber Perana and Ruthie Holmes

Every now and then we like to have some fun at Hostel. Our International Dinner was a huge success. Each year level was assigned a country and dressed for the occasion.

We are also planning some year level activities as we find these help each year level to bond well. It’s been a good year so far and we’re looking forward to getting Practice Exams out of the way.

BOARDING MANAGERS’ UPDATE - Helen Clarke, Leigh Hamilton, Tyler Wilkinson, Jo Hull

The girls are studying hard leading up to Practice Exams. Please assist your daughter to prepare herself by talking to her about managing anxiety, getting enough sleep and revising well ahead of exams. Please also ensure that she has sufficient stationery and a drink bottle to take into exams.

During Practice Exams any seniors who don’t have an exam may go home. However, they may still have internals that they can work on in study time. Hostel has a set study routine that boarders must follow to ensure safety and orderliness. We are encouraging seniors to pace themselves and talk to us about any concerns.

SONNINGHILL HOSTEL BULLETIN

TERM 3 / WEEK 4 ISSUE #1 2018