PPRRIINNCCIIPPAALL’’SS PPIIEECCEE 2233 OOCCTTOOBBEERR 22001133 Dear Parents and Caregivers Welcome to Term 4. Unfortunately the Northwest wind did not allow us to have the clean start we wanted. This is a very short term for our seniors so it was frustrating not to be able to open on the first Monday. We had one tree fall across the driveway outside the Hall and some minor damage. It is very important that the senior students make the most of the time that they have in class and in study. Most have external exams so they need to prepare for these as well as finish any internal assessments. Please encourage your Year 11/12 and 13 children to put time into their studies.

We welcome a group of Thai students to the College. They arrived at the start of the term and are here for two weeks. Thank you to Mrs Caron Chandler for organising their programme and homestays. Thank you to all of the parents who are hosting these students.

The weather helped last Saturday’s Hutt Fest. A big thank you goes to Wayne Pannett for organising another successful musical event. It was great to see the way past pupils performed and helped out at the Fest. I was again impressed with the number of our students who take this opportunity to perform. For many this is a very daunting challenge, but with the support of those around them they overcome their fears and deliver for themselves and the audience.

Over the last week I have been notified about some awards and scholarships that our Year 13 students are obtaining for study in 2014. If your child has received any award/scholarships can you let Mrs Canham know so we as a school can also acknowledge their success.

John Schreurs Principal

UUPPCCOOMMIINNGG EEVVEENNTTSS UCE Thai Student Exchange 9 - 27 October School Social – High School Stereo Types 24 October PTA Meeting 24 October Big Buddies Farewell 25 October Labour Day 28 October Year 8 Safe Kids 29 October Year 7 Safe Kids 31 October Aoraki Sports Awards 1 November Last Day of Timetabled Classes for Year 11-13 6 November Leavers Dinner 6 November Senior Prizegiving 7 November Year 10 End of Year Exams 7 - 8 November Year 10 Camp 11 – 14 November Teacher Only Day 14 November Year 9/10 Prizegiving 11 December Year 7/8 Prizegiving 12 December

SSCCHHOOOOLL AACCCCOOUUNNTTSS Student accounts will be sent out this week.

AABBSSEENNTTEEEESS Please remember to phone the student absentee line if your child is sick/absent. The number is 3028437 ext 1. We need your child’s name and the REASON for being absent. If we do not hear from you, your child will be marked as truant.

He orange ngākau, he

pikinga waiora.

Positive feelings in your

heart will enhance your

sense of self-worth.

SSUUMMMMEERR UUNNIIFFOORRMM

A reminder that Term 4 means summer uniform! Our Uniform Shop is open on Thursdays at second lunch and after school.

Boys Summer (Worn in Terms 1 & 4)

Regulation black shorts. Short sleeved shirt with MHC logo. Able to be worn out over shorts. Jersey – regulation black with red/white trim and/or vest - regulation black with

red/white trim. Socks - Black with red/white trim. Shoes – black leather lace up. Cap (plain black or white only) – or school cap. Not worn inside. (Optional item).

PPrriicciinngg ooff UUnniiffoorrmm Girls Summer Skirt $110.00 Overblouse $59.90 Blazer $250.00 Boys Summer Shorts $69.90 Short Sleeve Shirt $39.90 Socks (2 pk) $27.90 Blazer $250.00 General Jersey – Prices range from $85.00 - $110.00 Vest $85.00 PE Top $61.00

CCAANNCCEELLAATTIIOONN LLIINNEE Our cancelation line is updated whenever we have to postpone or cancel an event. Please check! Phone 302 8904.

Girls Summer (Worn in Terms 1 & 4)

Regulation skirt to be worn just above the knee. Short sleeved blouse with MHC logo. Able to be worn out over skirt. Jersey – regulation black with red/white trim and/or vest - regulation black with

red/white trim. White or black ankle socks. Shoes – black leather t-bar, lace up. Cap (plain black or white only) – or school cap. Not worn inside. (Optional item).

Prices include GST and are subject

to change.

PRICES OF JERSEYS Size Price 76 $85.00 81 $89.00 86 $92.90 92 $95.00 97 $99.00 102 $105.00 107 $105.00 112 $110.00 117 $110.00

YYEEAARR 1100 EEXXAAMMSS Please find attached information with regards to the Year 10 exams which are quickly approaching. These exams are an introduction to exam conditions and to assist in the development of time management skills in preparation for NCEA in 2014. Students are encouraged to participate fully and to take the sitting of these exams seriously. The support you give your child is appreciated.

EExxaamm TTiimmeettaabbllee:: Thursday 7th November - Morning (9am – 11am): English Afternoon (11:30am – 1:30pm): Maths Friday 8th November - Morning (9am – 11am): Science Afternoon (11:30am – 1:30pm): Social Studies All exams are two hours in length. The morning exam is followed by interval, then the second exam slot. Period 5 is options. Thursday P5 – normal option class (Ag, DGT, Bus, and French) and Friday P5 the other option line (Tech, Art, DGT and DVC).

SSuubbjjeecctt SSuummmmaarryy:: English This exam focuses on the work learnt during the year and is used as a first taste of the exam system in preparation for Year 11. The sections of the exam include language skills and reading comprehension; an essay in response to a novel or film studied in class showing your understanding of characters and ideas; research skills. Social Studies The Year 10 Social Studies exam will consist of 5 sections: Mapping Skills, Graphing Skills, Identifying and explaining viewpoints, Social decision making and Writing Skills. Students should choose two topics they have studied this year to revise for the Writing Skills section. Science There will be four sections in the Science exam: Skills: Multiple choice questions, Chemical World (Acid and Bases), Living World (Genetics), Physical World (Forces). Mathematics The exam consists of: Algebra – expand, simplify, factorize, substitute and solve all types including fractions, Pythagoras and Trigonometry – angle rules, lines, triangles, circle rules and parallel lines, Vocabulary. It gives a first experience of the exam situation as students will need to prioritize to ensure they spend sufficient time on each of the papers to do themselves credit. This is a skill they will need in NCEA exams next year. You can help your student study by using some of the resources that are found in the back of the student diary (pages 128 – 143). You can also help by questioning your student, providing a quiet study area, making sure they are getting enough sleep and that they are not on their computers or other devices whilst studying. Thank you Fiona Jessep Dean Yr 9/10

IINNTTEERRNNAATTIIOONNAALL DDEEPPAARRTTMMEENNTT HHoommeess wwaanntteedd ffoorr IInntteerrnnaattiioonnaall ssttuuddeennttss –– 22001144 We have four Japanese students arriving at the beginning of next year. There are two girls from Fuji who come for just Term 1. There are two other Japanese students attending for the full year. We are still awaiting confirmation, but hope to have four Brazilian students studying at MHC for the first half of the school year. We usually take on some European students in the middle of the year. Board is paid. If you are interested in hosting please contact Caron Chandler on 302 8437 x 720, 027 6309 173 or chandlerc@mthutt.school.nz

UUCCEE TThhaaiillaanndd SScchhooooll VViissiitt We have welcomed our second group of Thai visitors for the year. They are here for two school weeks. We have 21 students and one teacher staying in our community. So far they have experienced a trip up Mt Hutt to enjoy playing in snow. They have been

treated to lunch at Thai Chilli by Lam Gorman. We had a day in Ashburton which involved shopping and a visit to the Museum and also an opportunity to meet the Mayor. We have visited Methven Primary School and spent time in Mrs Proudman's class. Two days of each week are spent in class with our Mt Hutt College students. We have a local day trip and a visit to Methven Pre-School to come and apart from finding it very cold the students are enjoying their time here with us. Thanks to all the families that are hosting and to our students for making them feel welcome.

22001133 SSCCHHOOOOLL MMAAGGAAZZIINNEE -- $$1122 eeaacchh Orders need to be in to the school office by Friday, 25 October (end of the second week back at school next term). Get your order in early (end of the first week back) to go in the draw for a free magazine! Name: ________________________________________ Form Class: ____________________________________ Number of Copies: _______________________________ Amount: _______________________________________ If you are a Year 13 student, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed, A4 envelope.

SSCCHHOOOOLL CCUUPPSS//TTRROOPPHHIIEESS If you were a recipient of a cup or trophy from last year’s prizegivings, could you please return it urgently to the school office.

First Aid Course 28 - 29 Jan

8.45 – around 3.30pm in E Block

Y12 and Y13 students

The course will be held at school on 28 - 29 Jan 2014, starting at 8.45am and running until

around 3.30pm. It is important that students arrange to be present for the entire course

or they risk not completing all the requirements to gain the qualification. On the day of

the course students will need to bring a pen and to wear comfortable clothing, appropriate

for activities which will involve lying on the floor.

Cost $40 per student. The actual cost is $99 but we are able to subsidise this from a

budget Careers administers which can currently be used to help students prepare for the

workplace. This is a special school’s price, around half the normal cost to the public. There is

a possibility that students will qualify to have their course funded, especially those

students whose school studies place them in at-risk-environments. Fees may be covered for

example of those students studying outdoor education, agriculture, workshop technology

and Gateway students. Any students enrolling for these subjects should take this course.

This refund will depend on the new regulations being proposed by the Ministry around the

use of the STAR budget. If funding is granted, students will be reimbursed the cost at the start of 2014 after

the completion of the course AND after the commencement of that subject in 2014.

Enrolment forms will be given out Tuesday 22 October and must be returned to book a place to

the office by 6 Nov before students go on exam leave.

PAYMENT needs to be made in the 2014 financial year during January before the course

starts

The office will be open from 23 January or payment can be made by direct credit to the

school bank account

Reference First Aid

Mt Hutt College, 123271 0208210 00

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Please return this part of the form to indicate your intention to complete the course.

Money to be paid in January 2014

First Aid 28 - 28 Jan 2014 – Returned 6 Nov – last day of school

I wish to enrol my son/daughter _____________________________________ in the

Comprehensive First Aid Course to be held 28 - 29 Jan 2014.

I undertake to make payment of $40 during January and before the commencement of the course.

_______________________________________ parent/guardian

Dear Parent/ Guardian Back to School time will soon be approaching once again. To make life easier for you this Back to School season, we have teamed up with OfficeMax MySchool - an easy to use website where you can view our school stationery lists and order all of your Back to School stationery requirements online. Benefits for you:

• You receive competitive prices direct from our supplier • Save time by avoiding busy retail stores • Free delivery on orders over $57.50 • Order early & have plenty of time to cover your books • Your child will start the year with the correct supplies • Orders open on 1 December 2013

Buying through OfficeMax MySchool will also earn our school much needed educational supplies rewards. Every dollar spent with OfficeMax MySchool will earn us School Rewards. The easiest way to purchase your Back to School requirements is online at www.myschool.co.nz using your credit card. Simply search for our school, select your child's class/subject lists and follow the instructions on the website. Website orders over $57.50 qualify for free delivery. Delivery must be to your home or place of work – not to the school. To order by mail order and/or pay by cheque, all you have to do is go to www.myschool.co.nz and when you get to the check out, click on the Mail Order Form button. This will build a customised mail order form for you to print. Please note: All orders must be received prior to mid January to guarantee delivery before school starts. Our stationery lists will also be available for downloading on our website. Yours sincerely John Schreurs Principal Mount Hutt College

MMOOUUNNTT HHUUTTTT CCOOLLLLEEGGEE TTEERRMM 44 22001133 –– MMOONNDDAAYY,, 2211 OOCCTTOOBBEERR AASSSSEEMMBBLLYY Congratulations to the following students:

GGaatteewwaayy CCeerrttiiffiiccaatteess Freya Livesey – Animal Care – Health & Husbandry for Cats Eartha Scott – Health Science – Autism Spectrum Disorders Stephany Aburquez – Cookery – Food Safety, Cooking by Grilling, Prepare & Present Salads, Hand & Maintain Knives. Hannah Innes - Food Safety, Cooking by Grilling, Prepare & Present Salads, Hand & Maintain Knives.

JJuunniioorr MMaatthhss RReessuullttss Chloe Te Moananui – Merit Year 9 – Top 20% in New Zealand Ben Todd – Top 200 for Year 10 in New Zealand Mayu Suzuki – Best in school, top 100 for all Year 9 in New Zealand

IICCAASS SScciieennccee AAwwaarrddss Sam Stratton – Year 12 High Distinction Ben Todd – Year 10 High Distinction Emily Talbot – Year 10 Distinction Sam Kemp – Year 10 Distinction Jessica Windhorst – Year 8 Distinction Joe Todd – Year 8 Distinction Alice Todhunter – Year 13 Credit John Leslie – Year 10 Credit Joseph Todhunter – Year 9 Credit Kayla Baker – Year 9 Credit Simon Harford – Year 7 Credit

SSPPOORRTTSS NNEEWWSS

HHoocckkeeyy The winner of the first XI Hockey raffle was the Birchler-Stockdill family – who kindly donated the prize back to the school! Thank you very much for your generosity!

AAoorraakkii SSppoorrttss PPeerrssoonn ooff tthhee YYeeaarr AAwwaarrddss The following Mt Hutt College students have be selected as finalists for the Aoraki Secondary Schools Sportsperson of the Year Awards

Aimee Elliott - Cross Country (Yr 9) Megan Fitzgerald - Hockey (Yr 13) Nicole Purdom - Rugby (Yr 12) Phillipa Fleming - Shooting - Small-bore (Yr 11) Kenji Boekholt - Skiing (Yr 12) Grace Sommerville - Swimming (Yr 13) Melanie Puckett - All Rounder (Yr 9)

The awards take place on Friday 1st November in Timaru. Good luck to you all.

GGiirrllss UU1155 RRuuggbbyy Last week a group of keen students participated in a Girls U15 Rugby 7s Tournament in Timaru. They did very well to win the tournament with wins over Geraldine High School and Timaru Girls. Chloe, Erana and Jamee Te Moananui were named Players of the Tournament.

MHC JUNIOR RUNNING CLUB

STARTS: TERM 4

WHEN: 2ND

LUNCH EVERY TUES 1:40 – 2PM

WHERE: YR 7 & 8 PLAYGROUND

DISTANCE: AS MANY LAPS AS YOU CAN

WEEKLY PRIZES: THE FORM WHO HAS RUN/WALK THE

MOST KM’S FOR THAT WEEK

TERM PRIZES: TO THE BOY AND GIRL WHO

INDIVIDUALLY RUN/WALK THE MOST KM’S

IInntteerr RReeggiioonnaall CCrroossss CCoouunnttrryy Ben Baker and Josh Sheridan – our superstars who travelled recently to Nelson to compete in the Inter Regional Cross Country. Congratulations to them both. Ben placed 7th and Josh placed 16th.

CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY NNEEWWSS SSmmaallll SSttiicckkss SSuummmmeerr HHoocckkeeyy Small Sticks Summer Hockey starts 18 November! This fun competition will be played Mondays after school for 4 weeks, on Mid Canterbury Hockey’s new blue turf in the Ashburton Domain. Six-a-side mixed teams will play in 3 grades: Year 1 – 2, Year 3 – 6, Year 7 - 8. An adult will be required to organise and supervise each team, no hockey experience is required! Organise your team and complete a Team Entry Form by Monday, 4 November, download forms from Mid Canterbury Hockey’s website www.mchockey@hotmail.co.nz or email mchockey@hotmail.co.nz. For more information email mchockey@hotmail.co.nz or phone 027 251 7888.

AAsshhbbuurrttoonn JJuunniioorr AAtthhlleettiiccss Every Wednesday of the school term, 5.30pm to 7.00pm Ashburton Domain Oval. Registration forms and further details are available on Ashburton Online or Bridgitte on 3081490.