NGĀ KUPU O TE TUMUAKI- PRINCIPALS PIECE

HE KAUPAPA POUMAHI- STAFFING NEWS

KO TE AKONGA KEI TE PITO- STUDENTS AT THE CENTRE

NGĀ PĀNUI HAKINAKINA SPORTS AND CULTURAL BULLETIN

NGĀ KAUPAPA KEI MUA I TE AROARO- UPCOMING EVENTS

Kia ora koutou,

We would like thank all the whānau who joined us for our annual Whānau Meet Teacher Picnic. It was a great occasion filled with laughter and delicious kai.

The picnic provided a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together, connect, and strengthen relationships. We were delighted to see families mingling, students connecting, and everyone enjoying the weather.

A special thank you to our talented musicians who provided fantastic live music throughout the event, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere for all to enjoy.

We are incredibly grateful for the support and involvement of our whānau.. Your commitment to your children's education and your active participation in school events like this picnic are appreciated.

We hope that everyone had a fantastic time and that the memories created will be cherished for years to come. Thank you once again for making this event a success, and we look forward to working together this year.

Principal

Whaea Nicola email: nng@spotswoodcollege.school.nz

Deputy Principal/Senior Leadership

Mr Daryn Shaw email: dsh@spotswoodcollege.school.nz

Deputy Principal/Senior Leadership

Mrs Hilary Takarangi email: hta@spotswoodcollege.school.nz

Deputy Principal/Senior Leadership

Mr Darren Scott email: dsc@spotswoodcollege.school.nz

Year 12 and 13 Dean

Mr Wayne Cribb email: wcr@spotswoodcollege.school.nz

Year 11 Dean

Mrs Hilary Takarangi email: hta@spotswoodcollege.school.nz

Year 10 Dean

Matua Matty James email: mja@spotswoodcollege.school.nz

Year 9 Dean

Mr Airana Ngarewa email: ang@spotswoodcollege.school.nz

International Director

Mrs Nicola Healy email: nhe@spotswoodcollege.school.nz

Business Manager

Ms Christina Davis email: cdv@spotswoodcollege.school.nz

Careers Advisor

Mrs Chell Lusk email: clu@spotswoodcollege.school.nz

Congratualtions to

• Eben Mullin - Design
• Amy Pardington - Design
• Kyran Fawkner - Chemistry
• Esther Denholm - Chemistry.

Scholarship is the highest academic qualification for secondary school students in New Zealand. We commend our scholarship recipients for their outstanding accomplishments and dedication to their studies. Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence has paid off, and we are immensely proud of their achievements.

Congratulations to all our students who have achieved Excellence and Merit NCEA endorsements! Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to academic excellence has truly paid off.

Earning Excellence and Merit endorsements is a significant accomplishment that highlights their academic skills and sets a strong foundation for future endeavors.

As you celebrate this milestone, we encourage the students to take pride in their achievements and continue to pursue excellence in all their endeavors. Their accomplishments inspire us all and serve as an example of what can be achieved through dedication and perseverance.

Congratulations once again on this outstanding achievement!

NCEA Level 1 2023

Excellence:

Zahrah Amalia

Aster Danenhauer

Scarlett Dinnis

Caila Eagar

Chelsea Gartner

Amelie Henderson

Olivia Hoskins-Martin

Blake Lister

Leni Niechziol

Eden Perkins

Hannah Postlethwaite

Haruna Saito

Merit:

Addison Andrews

Dusty Baldwin

Esther Batten

Georgie Brill

Tia Christensen

Caitlin Collins

Lola Crawshaw

Ace Evans

Emma Goodin

Aiden Hocking

Larissa Hodges

Lily Jones

Will Manella

tessa Manoj

Isabelle McFarlane

Faye Mula

Alicia Nobbs

Malachi Paraha

Joel Penno

Maia Read

Tessa Smith

Maddison Townsend

emma Watson

Haylee White

Arahi Woods

Completed Level 1, 2 and 3 in one year:

Matthew Hay - Merit in Level 1 and Merit in Level 2

Completed Level 1 and 2 in one year:

Mason Cowley-Mosen

Ataahua Hemi

Breez Manu

NCEA Level 2 2023

Excellence:

Melissa Berridge

Kyarne Broughton-Pratt

Ella Carpenter

Viktoria Hazag

Beckham Kennedy

Harrison Larkin

Zalan Lizan

Balu Molnar

Merit:

Lydia Aldridge

Sula Bennett

Maekayla Bishop

Oli Brill

Fern Cook

James Fox

Isaac Hodgkinson

Kani Jackson

Ashton O’Doherty

Isabelle Oakes-Hill

Amy Pardington

Jacey Peters

Tommy Priest

Carter Quickenden

Rhanna Scott

Bryn Smith

MItchel Wong Too

Completed Level 1, 2 and 3 in one year:

Rylie Robinson

Completed Levels 2 and 3 in one year:

Jim Cursons

Mason Horo-Maddaford

Rin Rielly-Leadbetter - Level 2 with Excellence

Level 2 and 3 Trades:

Leo Lea'ana

Luka Herrick

Phoenix Shaw

Heidi Ras

Corban Read

Luke Sowman

Harry Harkness

Jack Currie

Twelve students from Spotswood College competed at the 2024 New Zealand Beach Volleyball Tournament in Mt Maunganui. In near perfect beach volleyball conditions on Sunday, teams had to qualify at the top of their pool to carry on to the next round of the competition. With shorter games (first to 15 points per set), the players needed to perform accurately right from the start of each match. All teams had some good wins and played some great volleyball, earning the following results:

Heggie and Lizan making the finals and receiving a silver medal in the Year 12 and 13 boys event was the highlight of the weekend and carries on the proud history of exceptional results for Spotswood College at this event.

Results Senior Boys Division 1(36 teams)

Zalan Lizan/Lucas Heggie 2nd

Olly/Bryn Smith 22nd Div 1

Mason Horo- Maddaford/ Bede Moore 7th Division 2 Senior boys (12 teams)

Tahi Te Awa/ Wairangi Davey 7th Division 1 Year 11 Boys (32 teams)

Dhio Yoshimura/ Kingston Davis 9th Div 1 Y11 boys

Samantha Hart / Lola Crawshaw 18th Division1 Girls (32 teams)

Senior Boys Division 1 (36 teams):

• Zalan Lizan/Lucas Heggie secured an outstanding 2nd place.

• Olly/Bryn Smith demonstrated their prowess, clinching a commendable 22nd place in Division 1.

• Mason Horo-Maddaford/Bede Moore showcased their talent, finishing strong in 7th place in Division 2.

• Tahi Te Awa/Wairangi Davey exhibited their skill and determination, earning a remarkable 7th place in Division 1.

Year 11 Boys Division 1 (32 teams):

• Dhio Yoshimura/Kingston Davis displayed their competitive spirit, finishing in an impressive 9th place in Division 1.

Congratulations to all our athletes on their success, and a big thank you to our coaches, supporters, and everyone involved in making these championships a memorable and rewarding experience.

Let's continue to support and celebrate the achievements of our volleyball teams as they strive for excellence both on and off the court!

We would like to inform you that a case of Molluscum Contagiosum, a virus belonging to the Pox family, has been identified within our school environment. As a precautionary measure, we urge everyone to remain vigilant and mindful of any symptoms associated with this virus.

Molluscum Contagiosum typically manifests as small, painless bumps on the skin and can spread through direct contact. If you or your child exhibit any symptoms resembling Molluscum Contagiosum, we strongly advise seeking medical attention.

Please ensure to practice good hygiene habits, including regular handwashing and avoiding close skin-to-skin contact with affected individuals, to mitigate the risk of this spreading.

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WEEK 4

Wednesday 21 February - Americana 2024 Drive on South Road

Thursday 22 February - Thursday Trades Academy classes start

TSSSA Tennis

WEEK 5

Wednesday 28 February - NCEA Whanau Evening 5pm-7pm

TSSSA Rogaine

Friday 1 March - Full School Hui

School Athletics at TET Stadium, Inglewood

WEEK 6

Monday 4 March - Waste-Ed with Kate presentation in the Hall 2.15pm

TSSSA Athletics

Wednesday 6 March - 5pm Online Session with whānau - getting to know teaching and learning at Spotswood College

TSSSA MTB X-Country

Friday 8 March - TSSSA Waka Ama

WEEK 7

Monday 11 March - Taranaki Anniversary - NO School

Wednesday 13 March - TSSSA Golf Croquet

Thursday 14 March - PHOTOLIFE Catch up student photos

TSSSA Sailing

WEEK 8

NZSS Summer Tournament Week

Tuesday 19 March - First Aid Course VP Department

Wednesday 20 March - Student Led IDPs

First Aid Course VP Department

TSSSA Swimming

Thursday 21 March - TSSSA All Abilities Swimming

WEEK 9

Monday 25 March - TSSSA Orienteering

Wednesday 27 March - Parent Teacher Interviews

5pm Online Session with whānau - getting to know teaching and learning at Spotswood College

Friday 28 March - GOOD FRIDAY - NO school

WEEK 10

Monday 1 April - EASTER MONDAY - No school

Tuesday 2 April - EASTER TUESDAY - No school

Wednesday 3 April - Health and Safety Course - VP Department

Thursday 4 April - TSSSA Senior Rugby League

WEEK 11

Tuesday 9 April - Sheilah Winn Regionals Stratford

Beyond COP21 Symposium hosted by Green School 9am to 4pm

Wednesday 10 April - Risk Assessment Course VP Department

TSSSA Cycling

Friday 12 April - Last Day of Term 1

• Term One: 31/01/2024 - 12/04/2024

  • Year 9 and 13 students start on Wednesday 31st January

  • Year 10 students start Thursday 1st February

  • Year 11 and 12 students start on Friday 2nd February

  • Monday 5th February = No school on this day

  • Tuesday 6th February = Waitangi Day

  • Monday 26th February = BOARD MEETING

  • Monday 11th March = Taranaki Anniversary Day

  • Wednesday 20th March = Student Led IDPs

  • Monday 25th March = BOARD MEETING

  • Wednesday 27th March = Parent Teacher Interviews

  • Friday 29th March = Good Friday

  • Monday 1st April = Easter Monday

  • Tuesday 2nd April = Easter Tuesday

  
  

  Term Two: 29/04/2024 - 05/07/2024

  • Thursday 25th April = ANZAC Day

  • Monday 27th May = BOARD MEETING

  • Friday 31st May = Teachers Only Day

  • Monday 3rd June = King’s Birthday

  • Monday 24th June = BOARD MEETING

  • Friday 28th June = Matariki Public Holiday

  
  

  Term Three: 22/07/2024 - 27/09/2024

  • Monday 29th July = BOARD MEETING

  • Thursday 8th August = Open Night

  • Monday 26th August = BOARD MEETING

  • Wednesday 11th September = Student Led IDPs

  • Wednesday 18th September = Parent Teacher Interviews

  • Friday 13th September = Staff Only Day

  • Monday 23rd September = BOARD MEETING

  
  

  Term Four: 14/10/2024 - 13/12/2024

  • Monday 28th October = Labour Day & BOARD MEETING

  • Wednesday 6th November = Senior Prizegiving

  • Monday 11th November = Teachers Only Day

  • Monday 25th November = BOARD MEETING

  • NCEA Exams Start Monday 4th November to Tuesday 3rd December

  • Monday 9th December = BOARD MEETING

  • Last day for students on Wednesday 11th December

  
  

School Counselling Services are available to discuss academic, career, or personal/social support.

To make an appointment

Careers Officer Chell Lusk - clu@spotswoodcollege.school.nz

Guidance Counsellors - manaakitanga@spotswoodcollege.school.nz

Drop in Public Health Nurse hours - Monday 9.00 am - 2.00 pm.

MoneyHub has 10+ NCEA resources to help everyone attain merits and excellences - check it out and prepare for upcoming internals and externals with confidence.

https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/resources-for-ncea-students.html

Please make sure your teens are checking, opening and reading their emails. Opportunities are being missed.

Digital platforms can be useful tools, but in this time and age, there is a significant risk that social media platforms can be used by students to bully each other or spread rumours about others. We are asking for the support of this community to come together in addressing this.

The Spotswood College’s Responsible Use of Technology Policy is below.

As part of the enrollment process, an agreement is signed by both the student and the caregiver regarding the appropriate use of the school's ICT systems. The school offers a monitored internet connection and a safe environment for the students.

Unfortunately, students’ personal cell phones are not covered by the protections that the system offers. These devices can easily be used to cause harm including the form of unconsented recording or photography.

To prevent this, it is important that as a community we understand the Harmful Digital Communication Act and the impact that this form of bullying and harassment can have on the victims. In this digital age rumours and jokes can have lingering consequences.

The Netsafe organization is the best place to get help either by starting a conversation with your child, seeking advice to help create a safer home internet connection or getting support if you are already suffering from online abuse.

We have a school attendance target of above 90% for every student. To ensure that together we reach this, it is important that if you know your child is going to be absent from school, that you please contact the school by using one of the following options.

Option 1: Call 06 751 2416 and press (1) to report a student's absence. Record your child’s name, parents' name, contact details and reason for absence.

Option 2: Send a text to the Attendance Officer (Jenine) on 021 023 93060

Option 3: Send an email to absent@spotswoodcollege.school.nz

Option 4: Use the school app - SKOOL LOOP to submit an absence

Based on our attendance data system we will send an automated text to parents of any students that are absent, once in the morning and once in the afternoon.

If for any reason you are concerned about your child’s attendance, you can speak with the Attendance Officer (see contact details above) or she will pass you on to the DEAN or your child’s Learning Advisor.

Spotswood College will be using Skool Loop to send out notices and information to our whānau. This is a free app available on Apple and Android devices. You can also access newsletters, contact the school about absences and find helpful links as well as quick access to Kamar.

Sick or injured at school

The sickbay is closed for any sick-related issues. If your child is sick, we will contact home and ask for them to be picked up immediately. Students should not arrange this themselves as we need to know where they are at all times.

The sick bay is open to help with injuries.

A public health nurse is available for you and your caregivers if you have any concerns. This could be a rash, not sleeping well, regular headaches, ongoing health issues etc.

Please ask to talk to her privately. Consultations are confidential, offering information and advice. Health resources are available, with a choice of providers for referrals to agencies.

If you would like to see the public health nurse, please ask staff at student reception.