Te Punga Karere o Tukua o PungaTikipunga Panui – 9 SEPTEMBER 2016

“SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS - THE ONLY OPTION”

We Care - Awhina We Learn - Ako We Succeed - Angitu

OPERATION BUSHCRAFTOn 25 July, our Services Academy deployed on Operation Bushcraft. This is our annual 4 day camp where we learn Tramping, Camping and how to survive in the NZ Bush. This year we chose to join the Central Region camp in Santoft Forest, Whanganui. We spent the first night at the Marae in Waiouru being hosted by Ngati Tumatauenga (NZ Army) where they told us the history of their Whare Nui and how it was “carried on the back” of its soldiers to its current place. We realise what a privilege it was for us to stay the night there.

The next morning, we carried on our journey south and met up with the staff from the Defence Force. The first day we setup our base camp and settled in. For the following 3 days we tramped and tramped and tramped some more, all taking turns at navigating. The weather was kind and even though it rained now and then we were able to cope with the conditions. We learned so many skills in such a short time such as emergency procedures, improvised shelters, hygiene and collecting water. We enjoyed it so much that it seemed it was over in a flash. A big shout out goes to Flaxmere College who worked with us over the week and stayed with us on the last night to face the forecasted storm.

Most of all though, a big nga mihi to all our Services students. We live up to our whakatauki……

Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, Ki te kapuia e

Year 9 Ski and Snowboard trip departed with ten Year 9 students. We left at 12.15pm on Thursday, to avoid the worst of the traffic in Auckland, picking up Peter Reinsfield on our way and arrived at the accommodation in National Park at 8.30 pm. After supper and a talk, we settled into the 2 dorms for the night.

We had an early start on Friday, as we saw dawn rise over Mt Ngauruhoe. A hearty breakfast was shared, then we headed up the mountain with 4 of the 10 preferring to try snowboarding. It was busy in Happy Valley, and everybody persevered at their chosen code, with everyone having a great day.

Saturday was forecast to be a pretty yucky day, and students were keen to get an early start. It turned out to be windy with limited visibility, with fresh, dry snow falling in Happy Valley. With their confidence up, and their gear sorted from the day before, students ripped straight into their runs.

Students were keen and positive at all times had great attitude and resilience, helping with chores as required representing our kura well. Many thanks to the BOT for the student time released, and Clint for sorting the snow chains. A special thanks to Peter for giving up his time, and relinquishing his season ticket to a Warriors home game, as well as lost earnings. His energy, experience and support for the students was invaluable.

YEAR 9 SKI TRIP

RSIS Second CycleCongratulations to our second cycle of Red Shirts in Schools who graduated today with a shared morning tea down at the Warehouse.  RSIS is a Gateway programme designed around customer service, communication and retail skills.  The students who complete will gain 28 credits at level 2 and a great boost to their confidence as well as job prospects with the company. Well done Bayley, Nicole, Jahneiya, Shania & Tumai (absent).

Principal’s KōreroKia ora koutou. It has been a very busy term.  You can see from this panui the range of activities and opportunities available to our tamariki.  Our winter sports teams have been very active. Last week our senior girls netball team had a very successful week at the UNISS tournament.  Our intermediate netball team who were recently crowned champions of their Saturday netball competition  are currently at the AIMS games in the Bay of Plenty. These sporting events showcase a few of the many opportunities for and wonderful potential of our tamariki.

Several parents who have been onsite recently may have commented how good the school is looking at the moment.   Obviously we are delighted with that feedback.  We will continue to work very hard to provide a beautiful learning environment for our students. There are significant building improvements planned over the next 12 months. We are delighted with the proposed improvements to our kura.  An example of this is the student’s toilets in B Block. Early next year these will be completely refurbished.  This is long overdue and we are excited to be able improve these facilities for our students. As always we value the partnership we have with whanau and actively invite your feedback. In this spirit, on Thursday,15th September we will be

hosting a hui in our library to discuss the proposed building of a Whare Wananga here at Tikipunga High School at 6.00pm.  All are welcome.

The academic year is rapidly coming to end for our senior students.  This week students who will be sitting NCEA exams have sat prelims.  Now is the time to remain focused on achieving the goals you have for your tamariki. 

I am absolutely delighted with the progress our middle school students have made in their learning.  As a school we have focused on accelerating learning.  The progress made by many students has been extraordinary.   I congratulate everyone on this mahi. 

Nō reira tēnā koutou, tēna tātou katoa

Alec SolomonPrincipal/Tumuaki

MAORI DEPARTMENT NEWS…..

"He ao te rangi ka uhia, he kai te whare waananga ka tooroa"

(The pursuit of matauranga leads to extended classes in the house of learning)

The Komiti Maori is conducting the consultation processes necessary for building a Whare Wananga here at Tikipunga High School. We have had hui with our staff and local marae and now we extend a wider invitation to the whanau whaanui of Whangarei Terenga Paraoa to attend a hui on Thursday 15th September 2016, 6pm in the school library. We look forward to meeting with you in discussion about our school Whare Waananga.

Na Te Aomihia Taua-Glassie

YEAR 9 SKI TRIP 2016

Year 9 Ski and Snowboard trip departed with ten Year 9 students. We left at 12.15pm on Thursday, to avoid the worst of the traffic in Auckland, picking up Peter Reinsfield on our way and arrived at the accommodation in National Park at 8.30 pm. After supper and a talk, we settled into the 2 dorms for the night.

We had an early start on Friday, as we saw dawn rise over Mt Ngauruhoe. A hearty breakfast was shared, then we headed up the mountain with 4 of the 10 preferring to try snowboarding. It was busy in Happy Valley, and everybody persevered at their chosen code, with everyone having a great day.

Saturday was forecast to be a pretty yucky day, and students were keen to get an early start. It turned out to be windy with limited visibility, with fresh, dry snow falling in Happy Valley. With their confidence up, and their gear sorted from the day before, students ripped straight into their runs.

Students were keen and positive at all times had great attitude and resilience, helping with chores as required representing our kura well. Many thanks to the BOT for the student time released, and Clint for sorting the snow chains. A special thanks to Peter for giving up his time, and relinquishing his season ticket to a Warriors home game, as well as lost earnings. His energy, experience and support for the students was invaluable.

SPECIAL THANKS FROM THE YEAR 7/8 NETBALL TEAM –

CHOCKY RAFFLEThank you to everyone who supported us with our fundraiser. All proceeds helped us get to the Aims Games in Mount Maunganui.

Lucky winners: 1st prize: Shania Hei – Ticket 158 2nd prize: Raewyn Jecentho – Ticket 342

9KIWI PLANTING CHAMPIONSAs part of our Social Studies Sustainability study, Mrs Lomax and I with selected students from Year 9Kiwi went to Pehiaweri Marae, to complete the second year of our wetland planting programme. We were joined by eight year 2 students from Kamo Primary, and their helpers, as well as Ben Edgar, from Blue Nikau Nurseries.

We liaised with Joby, and had been granted $1800 by NRC for plants, then coordinated appropriate species with Ben from Blue Nikau Nurseries. Blessed with a break in the weather, our students jumped into the task, each with a mini-me attached at their side, planting all the available trees, predominantly manuka and cabbage trees.

Our students were awesome with the little ones. We built on this experience in week 4 by planting on Urupukapuka Island with Project Island Birdsong. Many thanks for all your help in making this wonderful experience happen for our students.

7 Tui had a science based research project which involved learning about animals (New Zealand and Global)We learned about the native birds and how some of them came to live in New Zealand a long time ago.On completion of their research the students were rewarded with a trip to the Auckland Zoo, where they came face to face with their researched animals. An amazing day enjoyed by all. Huge thanks to our teachers…you rock!!

URUPUKAPUKA TRIPMr Mills, Mr Easterbrook and 11 students headed up to the Bay of Islands to help Project Island Birdsong. This group aims to restore some of the islands in the Bay to its natural habitat, and attract birds back to the area.

This means getting rid of all pests and maintaining and replanting the islands. We went out to Urupukapuka Island in 2 boats, being delayed by a visit from dolphins off the beach.We met a volunteer Theresa from the project, who showed us how to stake up the plants that were wind damaged. She outlined the work they had done up till now and the plans for the future. We had a great day up there, and at the end, some of us fell off the end of the wharf!

An awesome sports term so far with our school engaging in a variety of events and also participating in the Winter Tournament Week for UNISS & AIMS. Thank you to all students who trained, participated and gave 110%. A big THANKYOU to all the coaches, staff and supporters.

SPORT TEAM RANKINGBasketball Male Juniors 7th Div 1Basketball Female Juniors 4th Div 1Basketball Male Seniors 4th Div 2Basketball Female Senior 8th Div 1Badminton Year 7&8 4th OverallNetball Intermediate Tournament 5th Sec 2Netball Junior Tournament 8th Sec 1Netball Senior Tournament 5th Sec 2UNISS Netball Team 12th D GradeKapua Harris-Otene UNISS Tournament

Team D GradeSATURDAY NETBALL COMPETITIONYear 7&8 1st Place Sec 3Year 9&10 3rd College AR2 Senior 4th College AR1

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FRIDAY, 16TH SEPTEMBERParents and caregivers are advised that teachers and support staff will be attending a Paid Union Meeting on Friday, 16th September 2016.

Students will be released from school at 12.30pm. We are unable to run our normal scheduled classes in the afternoon on this day.

Buses will be running at normal times and supervision will be provided in the Library for these students if needed until buses depart.

If your child needs supervision on this afternoon, please contact the school office by Tuesday, 13th

September on 0800-437329.

LAST DAY FOR PAYMENT TO

TIKIPUNGA HIGH SCHOOL IS:MONDAY 12

Word from our BOT……STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION – Voting forms have been posted to all Yr 9-13. Please return in the envelope provided to the Main Office by noon Friday, 16th Spetember

Congratulations to all our teams who played in the Whangarei Netball competition on Saturdays. We had 3 teams from year 7-13. A great result.

I would like to thank the following coaches & managers for your unpaid time you have put into these teams in trainings & Saturday games. Prizegiving is on Friday 16th September 2016 @ ASB Lounge, Intermediate 5.30pm College and Senior 7.15pm.Year 7&8: Elaine Marsh, Ellen Bratty and Kim BrattyYear 9&10: Melanie Hepi, Joie King & Casius HardingYear 11-13: Gail Shepherd & Hayley ThompsonUniss Team: Melanie Hepi

Ngā Manu Kōrero 2016

"Tutu mai te puehu kua tae mai nga whakataetae a motu mo Nga Manu Korero ki Whangarei Terenga

Paraoa"

The Secondary Schools Nga Manu Korero Nationals will be held at the A.S.B stadium, Kensington from Tuesday 20th to Thursday 22nd of September and hosted by Te Reo Maori Teachers of the Tai Tokerau. We are so excited for our student Brandy Henare who will be representing Te Tai Tokerau in the Junior English Section of the upcoming Nationals. She will be speaking on Thursday 22nd at approximately 11.00am. We look forward to you all coming to support our student and to enjoy watching 61 of the best Maori secondary orators from 14 regions.

"Hara mai teetahi aahua, Aini pea, AAe Maarika, Pai Mutunga, E Mara, Meingameinga"

Na Te Aomihia Taua-Glassie