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John Paul College, Rotorua Whitworth Road, Rotorua. www.jpc.school.nz Ph: 07 3478 795 Fx: 07 3461 271
A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE JOHN PAUL COLLEGE COMMUNITY Term 2, Issue 23 26th July 2021
Ma te pono Me te aroha – Through Faith and Love
2021 School Theme : Kia kaha, Kia māia, Kia manawanui
Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Steadfast
Dear Parents/ Caregivers Kia Ora, Malo e Lelei, Talofa, Greetings WELCOME BACK TO TERM 3 I hope the last two weeks gave you an opportunity to spend quality time with your children. It is interesting to note in school retreats that when asked what the one thing is you want most from your parents, it is not money, presents or expensive holidays but just “time” where parents are truly present to them! FIGHTS AND THE RECORDING OF THEM I wish to advise following the incidents last term the College staff and Board have taken the following action: -
• Four students were stood down and six suspended appearing before the Board of Trustees. One student has left JPC for another school.
• A full school assembly and year level assemblies were held to address the issues.
• Myself, the Pastoral Team and Form Teachers will continue the conversations this term on the values of JPC and what is unacceptable behaviour. Please support these conversations at home. I have made it abundantly clear to the student body that fighting, recording it and the posting of it onto social media is considered “Gross Misconduct” which is likely to result in the harshest penalties of stand-downs and suspensions.
If you have any concerns on the above matter or any other pastoral issue concerning your child, we welcome you making contact with us through the Deans, Mrs McHugh or myself. It will be in confidence and taken seriously. THE BUSINESS END OF THE YEAR FOR SENIORS Term three is effectively the last term the senior students (years 11-13) have to complete the syllabus for NCEA, finish internals and prepare for externals early in term four. Their Teachers, Deans, Academic mentor and Leaders of Teaching and Learning do an outstanding job supporting your children to succeed. Please give our staff your full cooperation. God bless Patrick Walsh Principal
JPC BLOOD DRIVE Thursday 29th July All staff and parent donors are welcome to come to the ERC at any time on the day and appointment necessary
Tickets on sale at
the accounts office
now
Don’t be
disappointed –
order yours today
Thursday 5th & Friday 5th August
7.30pm
Adult themes
$20 adult / $10 student
High tea included
UNIFORM SHOP (Accessed through the side door of the administration building)
The Uniform Shop is open Mondays and Wednesdays 8am - 2pm).
Uniforms can be ordered online https://jpc.school.nz/uniform-shop/
Amy Duckett - Uniform Shop Manager E: [email protected]
EVENTS CALENDAR
check regularly for updates JULY 26-30th Yr12 Retreats compulsory 29th JPC Blood Drive 29/30th Yr 7 Noho Marae 30/31st Chanel Shield AUGUST 5/6th ‘Cacophony’ Yr12/13 production 9-12th Yr11 Retreats compulsory 11th NCEA TEACHER ONLY DAY 14th School Ball SEPTEMBER 1st Filipino Cultural Show 6-9pm 2nd Yr12 Parish Mass compulsory 5-10th AIMS Games 17th Yr7 Parish Mass compulsory 23rd 2022 Option Info Evening 30th Yr10 Market Day 30th Dancing With The Staff OCTOBER 1st 2022 Option selections due in 1st Last day Term 3 25th Labour Day 27-29th Yr 8 Aquatic Programme NOVEMBER 2nd Snr CoCurr’r P’giving 1-3pm 4th Snr P’giving/Graduation 6pm
THE ACADEMIC YEAR
AT A GLANCE July 28th Jnr Report Evening August 8th Snr Reports issued 10th Snr Parent Evening 9-30th ICAS Exams September 7th Option Evening 15-24th Prelim Exams October 1st 2022 Option Selections due
CONTACTING THE SCHOOL: Student Counter–absentees/student messages= 8828
Nurse = 8806 Fees = 8859
Uniform Shop = 8856 Public Reception/ Enrolments = 8800
CONTACT THE DEANS Y13 [email protected] Y12 [email protected] Y11 [email protected] Y10 [email protected] Y9 [email protected] Y8 [email protected] Y7 [email protected]
TAKE A KID FISHING Children’s chance to catch a rainbow trout!
Sunday August 8th 9.00am to 2.30pm
At the Ngongotaha hatchery For children aged from 6 – 14
Cost: $5 cash donation Register early, spaces fill up fast
ABSOLUTE DENTAL VAN ONSITE The dental van will be onsite this term to see students (for free) in Years 9 to 13 who have enrolled with Absolute Dental. If other students are wanting to be seen please collect enrolment forms for caregivers to fill in from student services.
We congratulate the ex JPC students below who have recently graduated from Victoria University
First Name Last Name Qualification Majors Institutional Honours
Alexandra Wakeling BAHONS - Ba Arts with Honours Philosophy First Class Honours
Anna Gracie BHLTH - Ba Health Health Promotion; Population Health, Policy & Service Delivery
Anne Marie Manzano GCCOMR - GCert in Commerce
Conor Sutherland BA - Bachelor of Arts Political Science Conor Sutherland LLB - Bachelor of Laws
Daichi Ito BCOM - Ba Commerce International Business; Management Elena Lee BDI - Ba Design Innovation Media Design Ernest Stokes LLM - Master of Laws
Gwen Simmons BA - Ba Arts Film; Media Studies Isabella McCurdy BA - Ba Arts English Literature Jessica Hawthorne BA - Ba Arts Linguistics; Psychology Kent Newman LLM - Master of Laws Passed with Merit
Maia Eason BHLTH - Ba of Health Population Health, Policy & Service Delivery Mikaere Berryman-Kamp BA - Ba Arts International Relations; Political Science Mikaere Berryman-Kamp BCOM - Ba Commerce Management Olivia Philip BA - Ba Arts Film Ruiteng Liu BCOM - Ba Commerce Economics Ruiteng Liu LLBHON - Ba Laws with Honours First Class Honours
Taylah Richards BCOM – Ba Commerce Marketing; Management Te Mahara Swanson Hall BA - Ba Arts Public Policy; Te Reo Zak Canning BCOM - Ba Commerce Finance; International Business Zara Mortimer BA - Ba Arts Political Science Zoe Spence BA - Ba Arts Political Science Zoe Spence LLB - Ba Laws
MANU KORERO SPEECH COMPETITION On the 8th July at Toi Ohomai, JPC opened as the first speakers in the Regional Manu Korero Maori Speech Competition, with Anahera Mear in Senior Māori and Kya Benham in Junior English, supported by our senior Māori students. Both girls were incredible! Fluent, poised, confident, humble and beautiful. Both proudly spoke of themselves as students of JPC. The girls’ speeches were at the level of some of the best speakers we have heard in the competition’s history. We were so proud to be part of the JPC whānau and see our students stand and represent us with such mana in an important regional forum, with MPs such as Rawiri Waititi looking on. Tumeke! Nga mihi nui ki a tātou katoa! Whaea Mercia Tawera-Thomas (HOD Māori) Whaea Charlotte Kutia (Junior Māori)
congratulations To our achievers – well done!
CLAYTARGET REPORT
The clay target team have had a busy and successful few days in recent shooting events. On Thursday 8th July they competed at the Waikato regional competition where they were very successful, obtaining several placings. Jake Atkinson second in junior point score and Quintin Body third. Holly Sands won the ladies single rise, Rebecca Collins second and Holly Sands third in ladies point score and the girls team winning the team event!
The day after Waikato regional the team flew down to compete in the South Island Secondary Schools championship against 38 squads of shooters from all over the country. We were fortunate to have good weather albeit colder than we are used to. The weather may have even counted against us in the first round with the sun being directly in line with some targets. In spite of the cold and the glaring sun, the team maintained their high standard in the face of some stiff competition, making several shoot offs and finishing on the podium a number of times. Kate Julian was second in the lady’s skeet, the ladies team of Rebecca Collins, Kate Julian and Holly Sands were second, Rebecca Collins was second in the single barrel event, and Jake Atkinson was second in the Junior single rise. An excellent result once again and the team are a credit to the school both in presentation and performance.
Waikato placements: Quintin body and Jake Atkinson Junior point score (below left). Holly Sands who won the single rise (below centre), Rebecca and Holly the girls team winners (below right).
South Island placements: Kate Julian - second in the skeet (bottom left), Jake second in junior single rise (bottom centre), Girl’s team, Rebecca second in the single barrel.
Congratulations to Finn Liley, John Paul College Year 13 student, who has been chosen as the Rotorua delegate to attend the Green Party AGM in Wellington 6-8 August.
Finn has been interested in studying political science for some time now and last year joined the Green Youth Party and has been active with the Rotorua branch for the last 18 months. He has focused some of his school assessments in this area and has shown he has a great understanding and passion for his political beliefs. Well done to Finn.
CAREERS STAFF
Mrs Sheryl Hewitson – Careers & Transition Coordinator
Mrs Sherry Brewer - Junior School Careers Advisor E: [email protected] Mrs Jan Thompson – Careers Assistant E: [email protected]
Ms Rachael Hindrup – Gateway Coordinator E: [email protected]
KEY DATES JULY 29th Otago University Virtual Open Day 30th & 31st Massey University Virtual Open Days AUGUST 4th Massey University Campus Visit Day - Manawatu 12th Got a Trade? Speedmeet (details as below) 20th Massey University Campus Visit Day - Wellington 21st Massey University Campus Visit Day - Auckland 20th Victoria University Open Day 28th AUT Live Open Day on Campus HAPPENING THIS WEEK: COMING EVENTS: HALLS OF RESIDENCE APPLICATIONS OPEN 1 AUGUST! Refer to the University webpage for more information, and to apply.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ OTAGO UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL OPEN DAY Attending Virtual Open Day is a great option to help you explore all that Otago has to offer even if you can’t make it to our campus in-person. You’ll find virtually everything you need to know about living and learning at Otago in our virtual expo hall: Peek inside and explore each of our 14 residential colleges See the Dunedin campus for yourself – take a virtual campus tour Learn about scholarships and other key services available to students Check out over 100 short presentations from academic programmes and courses Tune into the Virtual Open Day LIVE segment to hear about life at Otago from those who know it best – our students. Register here https://www.otago.ac.nz/open-days/index.html
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WIE CAN WOMEN IN ENGINEERING RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMME Over the last three years, Canterbury University has held the WiE CAN Women in Engineering Residential Programme for 60 STEM enthusiasts from across Aotearoa. We’re excited to announce that WiE CAN will return in 2022! Featuring hands-on sessions, inspiring presentations, and fun social activities, this is the perfect opportunity for Year 12 female students to explore the limitless opportunities offered in engineering. Applications are now open and close Friday 13 August. Spaces limited to 60 students. Date: 16-20 January 2022 Location: UC College of Engineering, Christchurch Eligibility: Open to female students completing Year 12 in 2021 at a New Zealand high school. Cost: FREE! We will cover all programme, accommodation and food costs. Travel expenses excluded, however assistance is available for those experiencing financial hardship.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ KA HIKO AI TE IWI! FUTURE POWER OF THE PEOPLE! Contact Energy has recently started construction on a new 152-Megawatt power station at Tauhara - this development will generate lots of jobs and training opportunities. Ka Hiko is Contact Energy’s new training and employment initiative which aims to put our whānau into jobs and training. We’re looking for people interested in jobs in trades and construction to participate in our programme. Nau mai haere mai ki Waipahihi marae a te Rāapa, rua tekau mā waru o Hōngongoi, hei te rima karaka ‘Ka Hiko ai te iwi’ is being launched this week at Waipahihi Marae on Wednesday 28 July @ 5pm Ka Hiko will also be on show at the career’s expo at Tauponui-a-tia College on Friday 30 July from 1pm – 5pm
AUT SCHOLARSHIPS https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-awards-at-aut AUT offers scholarships in the following categories:
1. Academic Excellence: High academic achievement. NCEA 300 rank score. 2. Significant Student: Contribution at a high level to the school or community. Applicants
under this category must hold leadership positions and/or be active in cultural pursuits or sport at a representative level. NCEA 250 rank score.
3. Kiwa: Māori and Pacific students demonstrating all-round ability and leadership potential. Applicants applying under this category must declare that they are of Māori or Pacific descent and also declare this ethnicity when applying for admission to AUT. NCEA 250 rank score.
4. New Horizons: Students from a Decile 1 - 4 Auckland Region School. NCEA 250 rank score. A large range of 3rd party scholarships are available in the scholarships database. These have a diverse range of criteria.
Applications open on the 1st of July and close on the 1st of September.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QRC SCHOLARSHIP 2022 APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW Kick start your positive future with a QRC scholarship worth $13,312! Imagine, Fees Free for your first year and scholarship to cover your second year of tuition fees.
QRC awards two National Scholarships
Hospitality Management Student
Adventure Tourism Management student We are looking for the next tourism superstar and encourage applications from students with a genuine commitment and enthusiasm for the Tourism Industry who can't wait to study for a QRC Management Diploma at our Queenstown campus.
Think outside the box and tell us why your future lies in the Tourism & Hospitality Industry. You can find out more here https://www.qrc.ac.nz/scholarships-grants/ Submit your 2022 diploma and scholarship application by Friday 17th September 2021. A day in the life of a QRC student https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdm5-xhE2Ng&t=2s
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UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YEAR 13 STUDENTS MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to
start university in 2022. The comprehensive list includes scholarships offered by every university as well as those
specifically available to local students. A list of privately-funded, Maori, Pacific and International university scholarships
completes the list.
Applications close throughout the year, with tens of millions of dollars available. MoneyHub has also published a list of
tips for scholarship success.
For more details and to find suitable scholarships, visit the MoneyHub Scholarship page
Parents please check out this MoneyHub guide. Scholarship application deadlines are creeping closer. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
STUDYLINK
Studylink helps students make informed choices about their student finance,
how to apply for it and manage it online. Follow this link for help with what
you need to do when you are starting to study: https://www.studylink.govt.nz/starting-study/
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The KEYSTONE TRUST STUDY AWARDS are the premium industry scholarships offered to students taking up studies for a career in the property and construction sector. Study Awards are available to school leavers who meet our eligibility criteria and will be entering their first year of tertiary study in 2022. There are up to 10 Study Awards available for 2022. https://keystonetrust.org.nz/keyst.../keystone-study-awards/
SCHOLARSHIPS CONTINUED The UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, MĀORI HEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT UNIT is pleased to inform you that applications for the Tū Kahika pathways scholarship are open. The University of Otago's Tū Kahika Scholarship is a two-semester (February to October) Health Sciences programme run within University of Otago, Pathways Health Sciences Course. Tū Kahika is a one year preparation course that prepares Māori students academically for their first year of tertiary study and a future career in Māori health. Tū Kahika students receive guaranteed accommodation in a Residential College, and financial assistance towards tuition fees and accommodation costs. The main requirement is that students have a aspiration in a career in health. Studying science subjects at level 2 and 3, and their involvement or interest in te Ao Māori will strengthen their application however we strongly encourage all students with aspirations in health.
For further information please refer to the attached document or the link below. Applications close 15th of August, 2021. https://www.otago.ac.nz/mhwdu/tukahika/
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VICTORIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL-LEAVER SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN
Applications for the Te Herenga Waka─Victoria University of Wellington school-leaver scholarships are now open. There are three scholarships available: Tangiwai Scholarship, which celebrates excellence, both academic and outside the classroom. Worth $5,000. Totoweka Scholarship, focused on equity and support, for students who are Māori or Pasifika, come from socio-economically disadvantaged or refugee backgrounds, or have a disability. Worth $5,000. Kahotea Scholarship for outstanding achievement, worth $30,000 over three years. International students studying at New Zealand high schools can apply for the Wellington International Excellence Scholarship. The New Zealand International School-Leaver Grant is also available. Applications close at 4.30 pm, Wednesday 1 September. Full details of the scholarship regulations are available on our website. www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships
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APPLICATIONS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND School-leaver and first-year scholarships are now open. Applications for the scholarships noted below will close on the 25 August 2021. For further details and regulations please visit the School-leaver and first-year scholarships page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/.../entry-level-and-first-year... that will connect you to each of these scholarships. University of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarships University of Auckland Māori Academic Excellence Scholarships University of Auckland Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships University of Auckland Academic Potential Scholarships University of Auckland Waka Moana Scholarship - Te Tai Tokerau/Te Tai Rāwhiti/Tāmaki Makaurau/Waiariki/Waikato https://www.auckland.ac.nz/.../uoa-waka-moana-scholarship... University of Auckland Vaka Moana Scholarship https://www.auckland.ac.nz/.../uoa-vaka-moana-scholarship... If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, your schools adviser [email protected] or see us in the Careers Hub.
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AUT UNIVERSITY are excited to let you know that our AUT LIVE registrations https://www.aut.ac.nz/live?utm_source=crm... are now open. This year we are also providing an opportunity for student/s (along with their parent/s) to join us for the day on Friday 27 August where we will provide a day of activities for the students and a night’s accommodation for students and their parent/ guardian at our brand new student accommodation complex located right next to the AUT City Campus (please note all students will need to be accompanied by a guardian or school representative (maximum ratio is 1 guardian to 10 students). It is our first time offering this initiative, so it’s first in first served and places are limited. Please complete the student registration form https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx... and guardian registration form https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx... to secure your spot. Frequently asked questions https://www.aut.ac.nz/.../careers.../faqs-home-@-aut-live
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ GOT A TRADE? SPEEDMEET 2021 SpeedMeet brings together students and employers – speed-dating style! It’s a great opportunity for senior students who are ready for work or will be looking for work within the next six months, to discover all the exciting careers available in the trades and services industries. And it's a great way for employers to find new staff or apprentices. Thursday 12 August - Mt Maunganui College https://www.gotatrade.co.nz/events - register your interest with the Careers Department
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CAREERS FACEBOOK GROUPS
Seniors are invited to join the following groups:
JPC Year 11 Careers
2021 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1692818690885017
JPC Year 12 Careers
2021 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2787334874658015
JPC Year 13 Careers 2021 https://www.facebook.com/groups/337560853461611
This is the main way our department communicates news,
events and updates. We also communicate via the Careers Dept
section of the school website, and through daily student
notices. Parents and students can access careers information
via the school website https://jpc.school.nz/our-school/careers-
gateway/
This year VICTORIA UNIVERSITY WELLINGTON are running their first Māori Scholarship programme called HIWA. What is HIWA?
HIWA is a week-long scholarship programme for Māori students who are in their final year of study at a NZ secondary school/wharekura. The purpose of this programme is for students to experience being a student here, as well as living in Wellington City. Throughout the week students will attend different workshops with key staff on campus, explore halls of residence, connect with on-campus support, plus explore all the cool things you can do in Wellington (and they’ll get to attend Open Day). There is an application process, and successful students will be selected to attend the programme. When is it?
The programme takes place from Tuesday 17 August to Saturday 21 August 2021.
Does it cost the student?
No, this programme will be paid for (flights, accommodation, food etc). They will need to bring money if they want to buy other things. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx... Applications close 2nd July.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ GATEWAY Work experience is crucial to many of our student’s potential and future pathways. Gateway gives students an understanding of what is required to be successful in a working environment after leaving school. Year 12 and 13 students interested in going out this year (one day a week for anywhere between 6 – 10 weeks), please see Rachael in the Careers Hub.
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