SENIOR LEADERS 2015

Piopio College Newsletter

Te Kura Tuarua o Piopio 1 9 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 5 P A N U I 2

C O M I N G E V E N T S :

23-27 Feb Y13 Leadership Course (Coromandel) 24 Feb Y9 Giant Weta trip 24-27 Feb Y7/8 Camp 24-26 Feb Y10 EOTC away from school 26 Feb KC Swimming Sports (TK) 5 March KC Athletics Sports (TK) 6 March Inter School Primary Swimming Sports Y7/8 (TK) 19 March Meet the Teachers & BoT evening 6.30pm start Phone: 07 877 8173 or 0800 240 173 Fax: 07 877 8388 Website: http://piopio.school.nz Principal’s email: jradice@ piopio.school.nz

Olivia Pulman

Head Girl

Kaleb Adams

Head Boy

Grace Kroon

Student Trustee

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Hi my name is Olivia Pulman and I have been elected as your 2015 Head Girl. I have lived within this community for the majority of my life and have always made an effort to be in-volved in both school and community activities. My elder sister Laura also attended Piopio College and is now studying a Bachelor of Agriculture in Palmerston North. After school I aim to become an Occupational Therapist, as my passion lies with helping people. At the moment I am a volunteer swim teacher at Piopio’s Learn to Swim Club, I have been involved with this club as a swimmer through my childhood, so it seemed natural that I would become a tutor for younger children myself. I thoroughly love working with children and hope to use the certificate I have obtained later in life. In the weekends I work at the Fat Pigeon Café, a job that helps me to continue to improve both my communi-cation and problem solving skills. I hope by the time my turn as Head Girl is through, I will see a student body who are proud of themselves and where they come from. Students who are excited to attend the college and know that almost anything can be obtained through hard work and dedication. Kia ora whanau

My name is Kaleb Adams and I was elected as Piopio College 2015 Head Boy.

Myself as well as our senior leadership team are striving to get the best results out of the

college, creating a new future with the help of our unique and talented Y12 and Y13 group

who we all consider as our brothers and sisters.

Growing up, sports has been my number one priority other than family, friends and of

course school. Having the chance to play rugby league in Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane

and Gold Coast has been an absolute honour, really heart touching honestly and I have

been thankful for all opportunities given to me. From that I gained the knowledge that

without hard work you can’t really get anywhere.

“Work hard, dream big” is a quote I have always followed and has helped me to get to

where I am now. That is why I encourage others to follow beliefs like this.

Coming from Australia I have learnt more than I could ever imagine, some good, some bad.

When I was in Melbourne the average school was around 1000 students where Piopio is

around 200 students. “So it is a big different but to me its a good different”, better

friendships, happier people and it shows we follow our school values “Pride”.

I believe there is always room for improvement that’s where myself and the senior leaders

are here to help, we strive for a better future for students, teachers, the community and

you yes the one reading this.

LEADERS STUFF

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PRINCIPAL’S PEN

E ngā mātua, e ngā whanaunga me ngā hoa o te kura, tēnā koutou. Dear parents, caregivers and friends of the

College.

The term has started well. We had a fabulous swimming sports day. Results will be published in our next

newsletter. Thank you to parents for their support. We now have over 200 students—30 more than predicted

so we are all happy.

This has meant some class reshuffles and bringing in new teachers to teach the extra students.

Teachers who have left at end of 2014:-

Mike Johnson (Head of PE) Retired

Nathan White (Head of Social Sciences) whose wife has new job in Palmerston North

Anneke Oram (offered to go supernumerary as we had to lose 1.8 staff)

We wish all three best wishes in their future careers and pathways.

Staff joining us:-

Susan O’Halloram —Part Time (Fixed Term) Social Science and Hospitality

Chris Woods —Full Time (Fixed Term) Variety of subjects

Amy Hely —Part Time (Fixed Term) Hospitality, Health and Science

We have advertised for a new Senior Leader who we are expecting to join us Term 3.

As you all know Rob Hallam is retiring. He has served this school community for forty years. He will be missed

by us all. His farewell is on Saturday 7 March at 7.00pm in the College Hall.

It is important our students are ready for learning and I must congratulate the majority. Some students are

still not wearing the correct uniform which is disappointing. Please note we do have some second hand

uniform for sale in our uniform shop and seniors can still order from NZ Uniforms, via the College. Blazers are

now ready to purchase.

Thursday 19 March 6.30pm is an important date. This is when you have a chance to Meet The Teachers and

members of the Board of Trustees. This important occasion gives you a chance to listen to the curriculum

plans and opportunities we have for your children. It will finish with a BBQ and some team games for those of

you who are energetic. This informative evening comes in response to the Parent Action Group’s idea and one

of our goals this year is to improve communications between home and school.

The Charter which sets out our targets for 2015 after analysing the results of 2014 can be viewed on our web-

site http:piopio.school.nz I look forward to meeting you and all of our students, in 2015 and learning alongside

them and working together towards our vision.

Julie Radice//piopio.school.nz

site: Young Achievers February 2015 (read our Good News section) http://piopio.school.nz ://ppio.school.nz

Demante Murray

Ben Stilborn

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SCHOOL BUSES Again this year we have received the assurance from NZ Transport Agency that our children are in good hands when travelling on our school busses. Congratulations to Three Way Motors Ltd on continuing with achieving your 5 Star Rating (highest possible). Your quality systems, attention to detail and drivers’ safety record are very much appreciated. Rob Hallam – Bus Controller

ATTENDANCE and PUNCTUALITY 100% attendance is very important. One characteristic of successful students is that they attend

school regularly and punctually.

If a student is going to be away, please ring our Attendance Officer at the College (877 8173 ext

235). Extension 235 has an answer phone.

If you ring early, please leave a message on the answer phone. We need to know

Who is going to be away

The reason why they’re away

How long they’re likely to be away.

GOOD NEWS Our roll is now over 200. The highest in 3 years

Y7 & Y8 National Standard results for Literacy Writing 2014 have moved up by 32%

95% of our students left with either L2 or L3 NCEA in 2014

Ben Stilborn has broken 5 school records at swimming sports 2015

Demante Murray has been chosen to represent NZ u15 Mixed Touch team

Congratulations !

Well done to Stormy & Clay Harris on your equestrian achievements

ERO has complimented our school, its leadership and directions it is taking. We are now

back on a normal three year cycle.

This was the best swimming sports I’ve been to in my career. Student behaviour

exemplary. (Principal)

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EQUESTRIAN NEWS Stormy and Clay Harris rode for Te Kuiti and Districts Pony Club up at the North Island Show jumping Champion-ships on 19 & 20 January. Stormy riding ‘Irish Foxtrot’ placed 6th in the Table A.M 3 (2 phase) and 9th in the Jigsaw. In the third and final round of the Table A.M 6 she was .2 o a second off a third ribbon. Stormy rode in the intermediate Ring against 68 of the top riders aged between 14 to 17 years. Clay rode ‘Swan Lake’ in the junior ring against 68 riders 13 years and under. He placed 5th in the Table A.M 5 with an odd rail holding him out of other placings. He also got down to the third and final round of the Table A.M 6. Taupo Equestrian Centre held the ‘Waitemata Horse Trials’ on 3 Jan/1 Feb. Clay placed 5th ending on his dressage score of 32.50 and riding double clear over the Show jumping and Crosscountry at the CNC 95cm level. Stormy / Irish Foxtrot rode in the CNC 105cm and after being 29th in the dressage, clawed her way back up to 13th with a clear show jumping and just 5.6 time faults in the Cross Country. After a great performance also at ‘Riverdale Horse Trials’ earlier in November they have both qualified for Area Trials in March. PIOPIO SWIM CLUB CARNIVAL We would like to invite children/teenagers who are not swim club members to participate, they will need to be timed in a 25mtr pool to get a time for the events they wish to swim, this can be done at the Piopio pool, contact Lee Alcock 877 7754 or 021 1231 451. We will need first and last name, date of birth and age as at 1 March. Any queries you can contact Pam Stilborn by email or phone hm 877 8451 (evening). Pam (Piopio Swim Club Recorder)

Thumbs up to the farmers nominating Piopio College for their bobby calf collection. NZ Farmers Livestock donate 35 cents per calf to the nominated school.

SELF REFERRAL CLINICS Self-Referral clinics are offered by the Public Health Nurse, at Monday lunchtime, and by the Doctor (day to be confirmed). These clinics provide students with the opportunity to access health advice and treatments. Clinics are confidential, do not require parent consent and students can attend alone, with a friend or as a small group. Health topics discussed include but are not limited to; sexual health and contraception, smoking, drug and alcohol concerns and mental health. The clinic has now moved to the first aid room behind the school reception.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tau atu, tau mai, nau mai ki tēnei tau hou mō te kura o Piopio. Thank you for your participation in the recent BOT election process. The Board positions are now filled as follows: Dave Barnsdall, Bevan Brown, Waka Coffin, Paulette Johns, Sheryl Johnson, Grace Kroon (Student Trustee), Julie Radice (Principal), Marina Rauputu (Staff Trustee), Steve Rickards, Jaqui Taituha (Chair) and David Wrack. Members of the school community are encouraged to take an active interest in the school and its performance and are welcome to attend all Board meetings. Scheduled Board meeting dates for Term 1 and Term 2 are: 18 March, 22 April, 20 May, 17 June. MERITORIOUS ACTION These students have received acknowledgement of the many good things they have done. Jessica Bradley, Brooke Brown, Brayden Burnell, Ethan Cathie, Keegan Cox, Jonathan Crossman-George, Trinidee Demchy, Katie Denize, Janelle Elliott, Asha Goddard, Thomas Havea, Mitchell Henwood, Rebekah Knox, Satrianni McLean, Stacey Mackenzie, Linda Muraahi, Reghan Ngarotata, JJ Ratima-Phillips, Toni-Anne Robinson, Joseph Stone, Seth Warren, Shakaya Winikerei. Winner of a canteen voucher is Stacey Mackenzie. TE PUNA O TE ROIMATA PROGRAMME 24-25 February 2015 For more information contact Lynn Green lynng@maniapoto.org.nz WAITETE JUNIOR RUGBY MUSTER 25 February There will be a muster for both junior teams—being under 11’s and under 13’s to be held at the Waitete Club, Waitete Road, Te Kuiti — commencing at 3.30pm. All players must be either under 11 or under 13 years of age as at 1 January 2015. Please bring your mouth guards, shorts and t-shirt. All enquiries please contact Waitete Rugby Club 878 6310 or Shay-Lee Wylie on 021 660 140.

Host families needed in June and July 2015. Experience another culture, make new friends. Improve your language studies at home. T: 0800 440 079 W: www.studentexchange.org.nz