Newsletter Week 9 Term 1

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Good Afternoon

Today we celebrate the achievements to date of our students in term one’s investiture ceremony. Well done to all students that receive an award, certificate or position today.

We also celebrate the sporting achievements of our students for events and activities held during the term.

In the first two weeks of term two we begin surveying all students to find out what activities they would like available to them over lunchtime. This initiative is through the Healthy Action Programme run through Sport Bay of Plenty. With the appointment of student leaders we should be able to begin lunchtime activities that are engaging and enable the students to be active during this time.

As we move into Term 2 and 3 attendance will be vital for all students as this is the time that the bulk of the learning will take place for the year. Extensive research has shown that poor attendance correlates with poor academic performance. Please consider this if you are taking students from school for reasons other than medical or family emergencies. Ideally, a student needs to be attending above 90 percent.

Over the Easter break information will be sent to all families on how to access the parent portal and other online resources for parents. These vital tools help you monitor your students progress, receive information and keep up to date with school events.

In November 2020, a law was passed that made it illegal to smoke or vape on government property. With this in mind the college is now going to take a hard line of any students involved in this activity. If this is a health issue we are more than happy to facilitate health services that deal with addiction.

Finally, I wish you all a happy Easter and enjoy some time with your family.

Nga Mihi

Brendan


Motor Cross Trail Ride Tyler Phillips and Jack Brennan on the Puketapu Track	Congratulations Zara Pearce Greening Taupo have selected Year 9 Student Zara Pearce out of 50 students as one of their student leaders for 2021. These leaders gain on the ground experience in leadership in conservation mahi. Well done Zara !!	Nga Awa Purua Spirit Year 12 student Kadafi ToeToe in front of his waka.

Motor Cross Trail Ride

Tyler Phillips and Jack Brennan on the Puketapu Track

Congratulations Zara Pearce

Greening Taupo have selected Year 9 Student Zara Pearce out of 50 students as one of their student leaders for 2021.

These leaders gain on the ground experience in leadership in conservation mahi.

Well done Zara !!

Nga Awa Purua Spirit

Year 12 student Kadafi ToeToe in front of his waka.

Winter Sports Fees

A reminder to all parents that outstanding Sports Fees from 2020 must be paid in full by the end of term one.

ALL the following 2021 Sports Fees are due to be paid by the 16th April (End of Term)

Senior Basketball $70

Yr 9 & 10 Basketball $70

Yr 7 & 8 Basketball $55

Indoor Bowls $15

Yr 7 & 8 Indoor Bowls $15

Senior Netball $100

Yr 9 & 10 Netball $85

Yr 7 & 8 Netball $70

Yr 7 & 8 Hockey $125

The school has a NO PAY, NO PLAY policy which will be enforced.

If you are having difficulty paying for these fees please contact Sue in the office,

(07) 333 8117 Ext 818

Boys and Girls Junior Rugby

Reporoa Rugby Club has held their muster for the season and have over 130 players signed up, but there is still room for more players. We have teams in grades from Under 6 to Under 12. We are welcoming all players but are especially looking for some players in the U6, U7, U11 and U12 grades to finish off some almost full teams. Games are played on Saturday mornings in Rotorua through terms 2 and 3, trainings are on Thursday afternoons. For more information on the Club, game or signing up a player please call Norm on 0274 488 887.

JUNIOR SOCIAL

Hey Juniors, this will be such a fun night out, simply collect your contract from Kirsten and pay your $5.00 entry..Only students from Reporoa College are permitted to attend.

Music, fun, food, great memories !!!!

Otamatea Exchange

The annual exchange with Otamatea College will take place 15-17th August in term 3. Initial notices have gone home with studentswho have been selected to participate. These will need to be returned and fees paid by the 11th August.

This exchange will mark 55 years of a great sporting relationship. Past students have remained friends for over 20 years through this

Kapahaka

Kapahaka classes have started on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for all students of the College. We currently have about 45 students attending each week and will be looking at taking two groups to the Taiopenga in September. Their first performance as a group will be at the end of term 1 assembly.