Dear Parents/Caregivers It is good to be back! I have just spent Term Two on a Ministry of Education funded sabbatical, visiting school Principals in Eastern educational systems (Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan) and Western systems, (New Zealand, England and America). The purpose of my visits was to explore with the leaders of successful schools their perspectives on, and preparedness for, 21st century learning. 21st century learning requires knowledge generation, not just information delivery, and I was investigating how the schools I visited create a “culture of inquiry”. In the past a learner was a young person who went to school, spent a specified amount of time in certain courses, received passing grades and graduated. Today we see learners in a new context, for example maintaining student interest by helping them see how what they are learning prepares them for life in the real world. We work to instil curiosity, which is fundamental to lifelong learning, to be flexible in how we teach and we work to excite learners to become ever more resourceful so that they will continue to learn outside the formal school day. I will be sharing with the PTA at their next meeting on Wednesday 20 August at 7.30pm the

key findings of my research, how it relates to all of the above and the implications for future change at Tauranga Girls’ College. I will also be publishing that material via the school website after the PTA meeting. I have returned to a school that has had an incredibly busy and successful Term Two, with both those things continuing into Term Three. Even this past weekend has seen huge participation in netball and music as well as huge success in the Global Connexions inter-college fashion and art show, including the Supreme Award going to Brooke Christiansen. As I said, it is good to be back and to reconnect with this positive place of empowerment for tomorrow’s women.

August 2014

Sponsorship The School is leasing a Mini-Bus for the next three years and there are 2 spots available for

sponsorship.

For your contribution you will receive your Company Logo/Signage prominently displayed on the

Mini-Van and also your logo with acknowledgement in every

newsletter. For further information please contact the Executive

Officer John Laugesen on 5788114 Ext 704.

North Island / Bay of Plenty / Local Achievements

Cross Country: At the New Zealand Secondary Schools, Cross Country Championships held in Palmerston North, Arleah Tippins placed 6th in the Year 9 division. In the Junior Girls Erin Conway, Kaylee Mudgway and Sophie McConnell won Gold in the 3 persons team and joined by Jaysha Tippins, Catherine Sutton and Joanna Sutton won Gold in the 6 person teams event.

Congratulations to Michelle Pollard, coach of the Cross Country team, who has been selected to manage the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Cross Country Team to go to Australia for the Australian Schools’ Nationals.

Judo: At the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Judo Championships Jade Tuilaepa won Gold and Jessica Basham won Silver in the Girls’ U57kg Division, and then went on to the Open Division where Jade won Silver and Jessica Bronze. At the Auckland International Open Jade won Bronze in the Cadet Women Under 57kg and the Junior Women Under 57kg and Jessica won Bronze in the Cadet Women Under 57kg division.

Underwater Hockey: During the holidays there was a Trans Tasman Underwater Hockey tournament in Wellington. We had Kirsty Burrows and Jordan Ross in the NZ U18 Green team, that team came away with silver behind the NZ U18 Blue team. Ex-students, Courtney Coughlan, Megan Burrows and Genevieve Saunders were in the NZ U23 team who won gold, with Courtney Coughlan being named player of the tournament.

Hockey: Isabella Kirk and Katie Horan were selected into Midlands U18 Girls Representative team who came 1st at the National U18 tournament in Napier in the July school holidays. Alice Barrett, Brydie Mangos, Shvaughan Ririnui, Keeley Grantham and Yazzmine Woodhouse were selected into Tauranga U18 Representative girls team who came 8th at the Regional U18 tournament in Nelson in the July school holidays. Sophie Barrett, Paris Heslop, Jaysha Tippins, Caitlin McGeorge, Bethany Millar and Leah Owen have been selected into the Tauranga U15 Representative girls team and will be competing at the U15 National tournament in Invercargill in the September holidays. Madeline Flemming, Isla Johnson, Briana Perry, Arleah Tippins and Cleo Wearne have been selected into the Tauranga Development U15 girls team and will be competing at the Development tournament in the September holidays.

Rotorua Girls’ High School Exchange: The annual exchange with Rotorua Girls’ High School was held on Thursday 24 July Tauranga Girls’ College retained the Peter Snell Trophy. Netball: League One won 29 -23 League 2 won 32 - 19 Junior A lost 22 - 24 Basketball: Seniors lost 35 - 43 Hockey 1st X1: won 9 - 0 Football 1st X1 won 8 - 0

Synchronised Swimming: At the North Island Synchronised Swimming Championships held in Auckland Janaya Worthington and Eva Morris won the Senior Tech Team competition. Eva also won the Junior Solo and Junior Duet and placed 2nd in the Junior Figures.

Squash: At the Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools Squash Tournament Jamie Armstrong placed 5th in Division 1 Taylor Clarke placed 3rd in Division 2 Morgan Amos placed 1st in Division 5 Evi Haitsma placed 3rd in Division 5 Naomi Stewart placed 8th in Division 5.

International and National Achievements

Gate Pa: As part of the sesquicentennial commemorations we undertook on the Battle of Gate Pa was a focus at Year 13 on investigating and analysing about the Land Wars in Tauranga in 1864. Esther Liddle has been judged as having the best submission and is online at the Tauranga Library. Esther now is in the National competition for ‘Young Historian of the Year’ For those of you who are interested about Gate Pa below is the link to the analysis she wrote, there was a 5,000 word limit set (not counting footnotes and bibliography). Here is the link: http://tauranga.kete.net.nz/battle_of_gate_pa_1864/topics/show/2176-analysis-of-the-battles-of-gate-pa-and-te-ranga-by-esther-liddle

Underwater Hockey: The Northern Regional Under Water Hockey tournament was held in Auckland 13 -15 June. The senior team placed 4th qualifying them for Nationals in Winter Tournament week. Kirsty Burrows was named Most Valuable Player for the team. The Junior team placed 5th, but has been invited to the Nationals. The Most Valuable Player for the junior team was Jerushah Keightley.

Brooklyn Storey, Year 9: Brooklyn Storey is going to represent New Zealand at an international sporting event - the World Federation Taekwondo Oceania Championships. Representing New Zealand is something Brooklyn has been training for and aspiring to, for the last three years. Her pathway to achieving this goal has included pain (injuries) and sacrifice (training) and competition. Taekwondo New Zealand (the national body for Olympic Taekwondo) set the criteria for selection as winning the Taekwondo New Zealand Open. Brooklyn won Gold in her division, and in another division. She then went to Australia in May and brought home Gold, again in two divisions. More recently competing at the NZUTA nationals and again entering two divisions and bringing home 2 more Golds. The New Zealand Team will travel to Sydney Australia on 12 August, with weigh-in on 13 August. Taekwondo is competed in the Olympic style, which is to say, full contact Sparring with electronic scoring contact pads. She will compete on either 14 or 15 August. On 16 August, the Australian Open begins, with Brooklyn also set to compete in this event. All in all a full 4 days of international competition for Brooklyn to immerse herself in. Where to from here? The Olympics!

Dr Rosemary Wright: Dr Rosemary Wright was awarded the honorary degree of DUniv on 18 June 2014 in recognition of her sporting achievements from the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Rosemary won 800m gold in the 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh. In the 1966 games in Kingston, Jamaica she finished 4th in both the 440 and 880 yards. In 1974 in Christchurch she competed in the 800m and helped the Scotland 4x400m relay team to 4th place. At the 1972 Munich Olympic games Rosemary competed in the 800m finishing 7th in the final and was a member of the 5th placed 4x400m relay team. She went to four European Championships between 1966 and 1974 with highlights of 4x400m gold in 1969 and individual 800m bronze in 1971. Rosemary won numerous UK and Scottish titles at 440 years/400m and 880yards/800m between 1966 and 1973, including five indoors at UK level, and six indoors and seven outdoors in Scotland. She was also Scottish record holder at 400m, for 12 years and 800m which she lowered by nine seconds between 1966 and 1972. Her personal best achieved in the 1972 Olympic final stood as a Scottish record for 30 years.

Congratulations:

I am overjoyed to announce that Tauranga Girls’ College has once again excelled in the Young Innovator Awards, with 11 out of 32 finalists being selected from our school. Bridget Clarke * Bianca Pilkington Jessica Corkery * Maraea Ranui Mandeep Kaur * Lily Speidell Emily McCarthy * Eva Wilson Hannah Meyer * Zoe Windner Hannah Philpot Some fun statistics…. Tauranga Girls’ College has the highest proportion of finalists, with 11 out of 32 – that’s 34% This means a success rate of 50% of all entries from Tauranga Girls’ College made it through to the finals. The next highest number of finalists was Otumoetai with 8 finalists, then Mount with 7. Category winners are announced on 05 August.

Well done to everyone involved!

The following current and past students: Molly Scoular-Sutton: A+ for her Level 2 University German Paper Alice Irving and Rebecca Drake also did very well in their Level 1 University papers (Global Europe). They will all do more university papers in the second half of this year.

University of Waikato Scholars: 2014 Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarships are awarded to students who have excelled academically and also in a sporting field or creative/performing arts. Anna Mahon (ex-student) has received this award.

The University of Waikato Academic Merit School leaver Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students in their first year of study who gain NCEA Level 3 Certificate with a Merit endorsement. Scholars receive $3000 towards their fees or accommodation. The 2014 recipients from Tauranga Girls’ College are Evanni McGovern and Evelina Sjardin (ex-students).

Emily McCarthy has been selected for the New Zealand Model United Nations team to represent New Zealand at the Hague Model United Nations in the Netherlands in January 2015 . Emily comments: I have always been really passionate about politics and global issues, so when the opportunity came along to apply to represent New Zealand at an International Model United Nations conference, I thought "why not?" I was absolutely over the moon to be selected for this opportunity, along with 21 other year 13 students from around New Zealand. My selection means that, in January next year, I will be travelling to Europe and North America, visiting world heritage and diplomacy sites and attending a five day Model United Nations conference at the Hague in the Netherlands. I am looking forward to the ability to experience new cultures in destinations ranging from New York City to Berlin, the opportunity to connect with like-minded people and the learning opportunity the experience will provide me with. One day I hope to be a scientific advisor for the New Zealand parliament or United Nations, so this experience will help me to get one step closer to achieving my dream.

Dame Susan Glazebrook In the recent Queen’s Birthday honours, Susan Glazebrook became a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the judiciary. Since graduating from Tauranga Girls’ College Susan has had a stellar academic and legal career. She attained a Masters in History (1st class honours) and a LLB at Auckland University. She worked as a researcher for the eminent New Zealand historian, Sir Keith Sinclair, before attending Oxford University where she received her Doctorate in French legal history. Returning to New Zealand, Susan became widely recognised as one of the country’s leading taxation lawyers as well as a Director of Counties-Manakau Health. Appointed as a judge to the High Court in 2000, Susan progressed to the Court of Appeal in 2002, and as a Justice of the Supreme Court in 2012. Her mother, Joy Glazebrook, was a long-standing Head of Mathematics at our school from the 1960’s through to the 1980’s.

Spanish- New Beginners Class with Sonia Venue: Tauranga Girls’ College Room C5 Starting Date: Thursday 07 August 7pm to 9pm Length: 8 weeks (to be continued Term 4) Cost: $80 Enrolment details: Please email nrovekamp@tgc.school.nz

In Term 3 your daughter will be choosing the subjects that she wishes to study next year. It is very important that she makes choices that are well informed and based on her ability and achievement in the subjects that she has taken this year.

During this subject choice time the Careers Advisor, the deans and senior leaders will be visiting classes to discuss subject choices and to go through the Curriculum Guide for subject choice, which your daughter will receive at the beginning of Term 3.

A useful first step in planning courses is for your daughter to have completed the course planning exercise starting on page four of the Curriculum Guide,

which will take her through to career and education choices beyond school. Should you have any queries, your daughter’s Dean is the person to contact:

Year 9: Mrs Keightley & Mrs Glaser-Brown Year 10 Mrs Gould and Ms Mankelow Year 11: Mrs Keereweer and Mr Wallis Year 12: Mrs Nemeth and Mrs Somerville Year 13: Mrs Scott and Mrs Wilkinson

It is important to meet the deadlines set and to be accurate in selections. Changes are allowed up until the date indicated in the Curriculum Guide. However, students need to be aware that late changes may limit choices available.

Open Night: Thursday 07 August: 5.45pm The Open Night for prospective students for 2015 will be held on: Thursday 07 August at 5.45 pm. If you know of anyone considering sending their daughter to Tauranga Girls’ College in 2015 please pass on this date to them. Please invite them to contact the school reception for further details.

Enrolments 2015 Enrolments opened for the year 2015 the first week of Term 3, 2014, and all contributing schools received their enrolment packs during that week. Applications for enrolment will close on Friday 05 September. All students living within the enrolment zone for the college have automatic right of entry. Out of zone students are also being accepted and enrolment packs for those students are available through the school reception. For those students the closing date is also Friday 05 September. If you have friends outside the Tauranga Girls’ College zone who wish to send their daughters to our school please draw their attention to the way in which enrolment packs can be accessed and the Friday 05 September closing date. Should too many applications from out of zone be received, ballot date for Tauranga Girls’ College is Monday 15 September.

Option Evening: Tuesday 12 August 5-7pm An Option Evening is scheduled for: Tuesday 12 August: 5.00pm - 7.00pm in J Block. You are encouraged to attend this with your daughter, so that you can discuss subject choices with staff.

Subject Selection for 2015

Thoroughly Modern Millie The combined Tauranga Girls’ and Boys’ College production of Thoroughly Modern Millie was hugely successful and was performed for several sell out audiences throughout the season. The review gave overwhelming positive feedback to the cast and several of the production team. The school would like to personally thank the students involved - cast, crew, and band and congratulate them on their successes. Many of them have taken away experiences and opportunities that you would not get elsewhere and made new friends. They should all have a huge sense of personal pride and accomplishment in what they have achieved. The school is incredibly proud of them all for their commitment and energy.

Special thanks go to the production team Director Daniel Pepperell, Choreographer and teacher in charge Caroline Gill, Band Director Leon Gray-Lockhart, Vocal Directors Glenese and Michael Blake, Production Manager Anne Robinson and all the other staff involved. This show would not be possible without all their hard work.

We would also like to acknowledge several of our parents for their work, in particular Veronica Minards for Costume Design, Catherine Blackman for Costume, Jean Morris for Hair and Make-Up, Norman Wilson for Fly Floor, and Jade Palairet for Green Room supervision. We greatly appreciate their support.

The Production Team and Cast of ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ would like to thank their 2014 Sponsors: Platinum: Legacy Trust Gold: IDS, Pub Charity

Bronze: Office Products Depot, Adoux Hair, Bethlehem Coachlines

Advertising: Printex, McLeod Careers, Rhythmz Dance Co, Carters, Bay City Music, Bird Wines, Music Planet, Tauranga Musical Theatre, Katikati Building Supplies ITM, Target

Donations: Jensen Family, Morris Consultancy Group

NZQA Entry and

Fees

Candidate Information All senior students have been issued with the NZQA candidate information sheet along with a printout of the standards they will be assessed against for 2014. It is important that this information has been checked carefully and any alterations are sent to the student office. The table to the right shows the fee structure for National Qualification entries for 2014. The government provides financial assistance to students entering for school qualifications if certain criteria are met.

NZQA Fees 2014 This term the NZQA fees are due no later than Friday 29 August for all students who are studying at senior level for this year. If you qualify for financial assistance with these fees, then please complete the form issued in May and get it back to school so that we can process your application. Forms are also available via the NZQA website: www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/for-students/fees/financialassistance.html

Entry Fee

National Qualifications

Framework

(NQF) including NCEA

and up to 3 Scholarship

subjects

$76.70

Additional Scholarship

subjects

$76.70 per

subject

Tauranga Girls' College Board of Trustees

Community Consultation 2014

Whanau and Family - it's time to have your say on your school! The Board of Trustees are seeking feedback so please take a few minutes to fill in a short survey. Tell us what TGC is doing well or areas we can improve… This information will be considered by the board when we set the future strategic direction of the school. Simply click on the link on this newsletter or go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7WRQZ5Y (For those parents who filled out the survey at the recent Report nights we thank you for your input. There is no need to do the online survey as the questions are the same).

STRATEGIC PLAN 2012-2014 The 2012-2014 Strategic Plan has been developed to

provide clear direction for the Board of Trustees, Principal and

AIM ONE To develop forward thinkers with a life-long

commitment to learning through high standards of

AIM TWO To provide inclusive learning environments that

encourage participation in academic, cultural and

AIM THREE To demonstrate commitment to biculturalism and the

principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, acknowledging the

unique place of Maori, and to respect all ethnic groups

AIM FOUR To continue the promotion of Tauranga Girls’ College as

PERGO ET PERAGO STRIVE AND ACHIEVE MA TE KAHA E TAEA

PTA Our next meeting will be held in the staffroom, Wednesday 20 August at 7.30pm. As Pauline Cowens has returned from her recent sabbatical during Term 2 she will be available to speak to the PTA of her visits to a number of countries including China and Korea covering a wide range of educational topics. Please come along and join us and hear of her experiences.

We are a dedicated group who put in a great team effort arranging information flow for other parents and provide financial assistance to purchase those extra benefits for our daughters education at school. The annual Fashion Parade production is the PTA fund raiser. If you are interested in learning more about us or of the production please come along and join us. New members are always welcome. Jean Walters

Mufti Day Tuesday 12

August Gold coin donation to support “The Assistance Dogs Trust” Theme : Alphabet Soup (come along dressed as something that

Mardi Gras Our big fundraising event of the year

Thursday18 September

Health Cen-

Health Centre The Health Centre has being relocated to the Sports Pavilion behind the gymnasium from Wednesday 25 June. Students will no longer be collected from Student Reception, below are instructions on how to get to the centre: Drive down 22nd Avenue to the Tauranga Kindergarten entrance (past the bus bay) Follow the drive down towards the gymnasium Park outside the gymnasium canteen area Walk between the gymnasium and caretaker shed, round the end of the gymnasium to the left

Walk round towards the pool, the pavilion is located to the right of the gymnasium

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Footwear Winter shoes are to be worn from Queen’s Birthday. All shoe stockists have been advised of the requirements of Tauranga Girls’ College.

Students are:

To wear regulation black leather lace-up flat shoes with white ankle socks Or To wear regulation black leather lace-up flat shoes with navy/black opaque pantihose

To lace the shoe laces over the top of the tongue of the black leather regulation flat shoes. Knee highs, canvas shoes, sports shoes and sports socks are not acceptable. Please ensure that your daughter complies with these regulations.

Asia Focus It is becoming increasingly significant that students become more knowledgeable about Asia. As part of this focus, Years 9 and 10 Social Studies students compete in the Australasian ‘Asia Wise’ competition. ‘Asia Wise is very challenging, it is both knowledge and skills based around the Australian Geography and History focus on Asia, and schools can enter their candidates at different times during the year.

In this year’s competition our top student in the senior section was Anna Jenkin of 10ARM who attained Distinction with 92%. Our top student in the junior section was Olivia Donaldson of 9BTE who attained High Distinction with 98%. Olivia has the distinction of attaining the highest result out of the many competitors in the junior section throughout all of Australasia to date. The overall average score in the competition Olivia topped was 42%, Tauranga Girls’ College average score was 72%.

There are many different definitions of bullying but almost all of them include three distinct elements:

Bullying is deliberately harmful aggressive behaviour

Bullying is behaviour that is repeated over time Bullying involves a power imbalance between

those who bully and those being bullied.

Types of bullying behaviour Verbal bullying: repeated mocking, name-calling,

unwanted teasing, homophobic or racist remarks Physical bullying: repeated hitting or kicking, taking or

threatening to take possessions Social or relational bullying: repeated exclusion,

spreading rumours or gossiping, withholding friendship, pulling faces

Cyber bullying: repeated threats, criticism or unkind comments or images.

Materials from Kids Health for Parents

As parents, we need to be alert: Take bullying seriously. Make sure our children

understand that we will not tolerate bullying at home or anywhere else. Establish rules about bullying and stick to them. If we punish our child by taking away privileges, be sure it is meaningful. For example, if a child bullies other children via email, text messages, or a social networking site, dock phone or computer privileges for a period of time. If the child acts aggressively at home, with siblings or others, put a stop to it. Teach more appropriate (and nonviolent) ways to react, like walking away.

Teach children to treat others with respect and kindness. Teach our children that it is wrong to ridicule differences such as race, religion, appearance, special needs, gender or economic status and try to instill a sense of empathy for those who are different. Consider getting involved together in a community group where our children can interact with others who are different.

Learn about our children's social life. Look for insight into the factors that may be influencing our children's behaviour in the school environment or wherever the bullying is occurring. Talk with teachers, guidance counselors, and senior management. What about our child's friends? Are they a strong influence? For the good or for the bad? Talk to our children about those relationships and about the pressures to fit in. Get them involved in activities outside of school

so that they meet and develop friendships with other children.

Encourage good behaviour. Positive reinforcement can be more powerful than negative discipline. Catch our children being good — and when they handle situations in ways that are constructive or positive, take notice and praise them for it.

Set a good example. Think carefully about how we talk around our children and how we, ourselves, handle conflict and problems. If we behave aggressively — toward or in front of our children,

chances are they will follow our example. Point out positives in others, rather than negatives. And when conflicts arise in our own life, be open about the frustrations we have and how we cope with our own feelings. The good news is that because bullying has made national headlines, schools and communities (and even celebrities) are taking a strong anti-bullying stance.

As parents, we can keep our children from becoming targets - and stop bullying that has already started

Talk about it. Talk about bullying with our children and have other family members share their experiences. If one of our children opens up about being bullied, praise him or her for being brave enough to discuss it and offer unconditional support. Consult with the school to learn its policies and find out how staff and teachers can address the situation.

Remove the bait. If it is lunch money or gadgets that the school bully is after, we can help neutralise the situation by encouraging our children to pack a lunch or go to school gadget-free.

Buddy up for safety. Two or more friends standing at their lockers are less likely to be picked on than a child who is all alone. Remind our children to use the buddy system when on the school bus, or wherever bullies may lurk.

Keep calm and carry on. If a bully strikes, a child's best defense may be to remain calm, ignore hurtful remarks, tell the bully to stop, and simply walk away. Bullies thrive on hurting others. A child who is not easily ruffled has a better chance of staying off a bully's radar.

Do not try to fight the battle ourselves. It is generally best to speak to the bully’s family members in a setting where a school official, such as a counselor, can mediate rather than approach them on our own.

Together we can make a Difference

Positive Behaviour for Learning: Bullying is not OK

Mathematics Department and Maths Week Some news and information for the Mathematics Department Maths Week 2014: Monday 11-Friday 15 August Yes, it’s happening soon! Maths Week is gearing up for another fantastic year of fun, challenging maths questions, and the awesome prize auctions!! There are activities, games and challenges for all students from Year 1 to Year 11. The aim of Maths Week is to make mathematics accessible, fun and challenging for students of all levels and presents Mathematics in an interactive online format. Maths Week continues to build on the successful format that has been developed over the last few years. The Ministry of Education and the New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers sponsor Maths Week. More Mathematics & More Challenges! The 2014 Challenges are:

Daily Dollar Questions, Survivor Series, Amazing Maths Races, (there are five available this year!) Games.

See further details on http://www.mathsweek.org.nz/ One of our school activities will be the annual Tauranga Girls’ College Mathsmind competition. Each Year 9 and 10 class will choose teams of four members to compete in the hall at lunchtime. The Year 10 competition is on Wednesday 13 August and the Year 9 competition on Friday 15 August. This year the Bay of Plenty Mathsmind competition will be held at Tauranga Boys’ College on Tuesday 19 August. Two Year 9 and two Year 10 teams are sent to this event. The Year 9 Competition is set to start at 1:00pm, the Year 10 Competition at 2:00pm.

Help with Maths The Maths Department continues to run Maths tutorials every lunchtime in room J223. There is always at least one Maths teacher available to help students at any level. Please encourage your daughter to seek this extra help if needed. Exam Revision In the weeks leading up to the school Benchmark Exams in week 6 (25– 29 August) and the end of year NCEA Exams we will make available commercial revision material. In the past we have promoted books by D & D Resources, which we think are good value for money. These are write-on books which give several parallel assessments for each external Achievement Standard. At Levels 1, 2 and 3 they are a series of booklets, each costing $5 per booklet. A flier has been sent out to students and payments are due by Friday 01 August (Week 2). If you have any queries regarding any of the above items, please contact the Head of Mathematics, Lewis Hockings.

Calendar Day Date Event

Wednesday 06 August BOP Junior Badminton Champs: QEII

Thursday 07 August Open Night: 5.45-8pm

Friday 08 August Y12 Careers Expo: Tect Arena Equestrian Cup

Saturday 09 August NZSS Orienteering Champs: Rotorua

Mon-Fri 11-15 August Maths Week

Monday 11 August Eagles Gold Tournament: Te Puke The Great Debate: TBC/TGC

Tues-Thurs 12-14 August YSIH National Finals (Barbershop): Wellington

Tuesday 12 August Mufti Day Option Evening: 5-7pm

Wednesday 13 August Maths Mind Competition: Y10, Hall The Night is Young Inter-school Showcase: Baycourt

Thurs-Sat 14/16 August Senior Basketball: Rotorua

Thursday 14 August Senior Drama Field Trip: Auckland

Friday 15 August Maths Mind Competition: Y9, Hall

Monday 18 August Teacher Only Day

Tuesday 19 August WBOP Mathsmind Winter Photos: Hall

Wed-Sun 20-24 August Big Sing Finale: Auckland

Wednesday 20 August Senior Badminton BOP Champs: QEII PTA Meeting: staffroom, 7.30pm

Friday 22 August Market Day: J Block

Saturday 23 August Young Enterprise Trade Fair: Bayfair Shopping Centre

Mon-Fri 25-29 August Benchmark Exam Week

Friday 29 August Waikato/BOP Orchestra & Band Festival: Hamilton

Mon-Sun 01-07 September Winter Tournament Week

Wed-Thurs 03-04 September 13BIO Field Trip

Friday 05 September Mid Term Break

Contacting the College for 2014

We encourage parents to contact the College (578 8114) for support at any time during the year. The

Pastoral Team includes:

Year 9 Senior Leader: Mrs Ferguson Deans: Mrs Audrey Keightley & Ms Margot Glaser-Brown

Ext 770

Year 10 Senior Leader: Mrs Bird Deans: Mrs Jackie Gould & Mrs Robyn Mankelow

Ext 767

Year 11 Senior Leader: Mrs Summerville Deans: Mrs Kathy Keereweer & Mr Don Wallis

Ext 768

Year 12 Senior Leader: Ms Rowlands Deans: Mrs Carolyn Nemeth & Mrs Judith Somerville

Ext 766

930 Cameron Road, Tauranga 3112 Ph: (07) 578-8114 Fax: (07) 578-8447