No. 21 - 07 July 2017

K A I K O R A I V A L L E Y C O L L E G E Opportunity and Success for All

500 Kaikorai Valley Road, Dunedin, New Zealand Telephone: 453 6035 Fax: 453 1602 Email: office@kvc.school.nz Website: www.kvcollege.co.nz

Kaikorai Valley College Newsletter

Principal’s CommentKia ora ����� ����o�� �a�oa �ar����������� ����o�� �a�oa �ar�������ar������ car�giv�r��� ����d���� a�d fri��d� of �h� �chool.Half a year gone!Half a year has gone and we are left wondering, where to? Term 2 of 2017 has been a real whirlwind term with so many things happening and at such a fast pace. The term consisted of ten weeks and each one of them seemed to be packed full of activities and opportunities for our students. There have been some exciting new developments and there has been much work done around the school.Over the past half year, we have been working with a new student management system that has given us a few sleepless nights but has also seen raised levels of communication with families around student progress. We know that we do not yet have everything nailed but rest assured we are working hard to roll out new developments as the year goes by. Thank you for your patience.We have also seen some real roll growth and we are excited by this. We are interviewing for a new Year 8 teacher early next week and hope to have a new class in place for the start of Term 3. This will of course depend on notice periods for the successful applicant.On the property front, we have been thrilled to see the completion of the new girls’ changing rooms that are being handed over next week. These will be available for use by the students from Term 3 onwards.Fencing is being erected around B block as I write this newsletter and work begins next week on the new music suite. We are thrilled by this project and will watch with eager anticipation as the work develops.Next term will see the return of Ms Debbie Wilson from maternity leave. Ms Wilson has been in taking some classes

already, in a reduced capacity, but will be back to her normal hours in Term 3.Term 3 will bring its own challenges. We will begin to look at the construction of the 2018 timetable, and how we might best meet the needs of our students going forward. This is not a simple task but requires a lot of discussion from all curriculum areas. Then there is the school Open Night to be held on Monday 31 July at 6.30pm. This is a very important evening for the school and allows us to showcase all the great things we offer young people as they enter their secondary schooling.Once again, I would like to take this opportunity of publicly thanking the staff for their efforts. Teaching is not a job that is getting easier. Every year new challenges are thrown in front of us and our staff are committed to providing the best opportunities for all of our students. Kaikorai Valley College is a very special place and it has been a pleasure to lead such a committed group of people, all working for the same cause - student success!I would like to encourage the senior students to make very good use of the holiday period to prepare for the practice exams to be held in week 4. These examinations are very important and it is vital that good study habits are formed. A poor performance in these exams, due to no preparation, tells the students and teachers nothing in terms of readiness for externals. Through careful preparation, students and teachers can then determine what gaps there might be and what needs to be gone over or re-taught. Parents, please help us out by ensuring your son/daughter gives adequate time to getting ready for these exams.New WebsiteWe are delighted to announce that our new website has gone live as of this week. The new layout and ease of access is very pleasing. We encourage you to go to kvcollege.co.nz, and have a look around. I wish you all a safe and relaxing holiday period and look forward to working with you all once again in Term 3.Rick Geerlofs, Principal

NCEA Fees InformationFees are due to be paid to the Student Office by Monday 31 July. Financial Assistance application forms are available from the Student Office.How much does it cost?F��� for Dom��tic S���d����NCEA entry $76.70 per candidateEach NZ Scholarship subject $30.00 per subject

F��� for I���r�atio�al F�� Payi�g S���d���� NCEA entry $383.30 per candidateEach NZ Scholarship subject $102.20 per subject

How do I pay?Fees are paid to your school or Kura. They will be able to tell you when to pay and how much to pay.

Paying your fees will enable your results to be recorded on your Record of Achievement and for any qualifications to be awarded.Your school will pay all the fees they have collected.If you have not paid the school on time, you will have to pay NZQA directly. After Friday 1 December 2017, NZQA will add a $50.00 late fee.

Can I get help to pay?If you are a domestic student, you can apply for financial assistance to pay your fees. To get this help your parents or caregivers must meet one of the following conditions:

Be receiving a Work and Income or StudyLink benefit or have a Community Services Card. Have joint family income that qualifies for a Community Services Card.Have two or more children entered as candidates with fees more than $200.

Sir Peter Blake Leadership AwardJaiyushka Pratap (8Fl) won a Sir Peter Blake Leadership Award for her excellent leadership skill and potential. Jaiyushka leads through her actions and her diligent approach to everything that she does. Congratulations Jaiyushka!

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Quote of the Week“Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind.“Pooh!” he whispered.“Yes, Piglet?”“Nothing,” said Piglet, taking Pooh’s paw. “I just wanted to be sure of you.”~ A.A. Milne, The House at Pooh Corner

STEAMThe Year 9 and 10 visits to look at STEAM being applied in local businesses has come to an end.

The students have been to ADI Instruments, Cadburys, Greggs, Powerhouse Wind, Speights, Delta and ALSCO. Students have learnt a lot about what is happening behind the scenes in

different businesses and had the chance to think about future careers. Well done too, that the students completed the programme after school every Wednesday for 8 weeks.

Congratulations to Zac Holgate, Hamish Kirkman, Thomas Comins, Kaelin Sim, Jalena Harris, Braden Brosnan and Charlie de Woeps! Thanks to Mrs Beagley who helped to make this initiative a success and the Methodist Mission for organising the programme.

ICAS Science 2017 SummaryCongratulations to these students (�l�a�� ��� b�low) who produced some outstanding results in the recent ICAS Science Test! These are very pleasing results and the students should be proud of themselves for what

they have achieved - congratulations! We also recognise all of the students who participated in the test - well done on striving to improve your achievement and challenge yourself!Special mention must go to Aaron Rumpler who has gained High Distinction in all but one of the 7 years he has taken this assessment. This is an incredible effort that places him amongst the top students for this test in New Zealand and the Pacific. Likewise, Louie Bernhardt gained a Distinction

this year and he too has gained that grade or High Distinction in each of the 7 years he has completed the test. The last person to recognise is Caleb Vuli who has

also been a consistent achiever in this assessment.High Distinction (1)

• Aaron Rumpler (Year 13)Distinction (8)

• Henry King (Year 7)• Zaria Muirhead (Year 8)• Josiah Hewlett, Aidan King, Vajk Peter (all Year 9)• Reuben Cook and Joel Whitcombe (Year 10)• Louie Bernhardt (Year 13)

Credit (9)• Alice Barrett, Jade Duffy-Maxwell, Harry Fiveash,

Madison Thomas (all Year 7)• Jaiyushka Pratap, Bailey-Ann Davis (Year 8)• Nicholas Molloy (Year 9)• Troy Martin (Year 12)• Caleb Vuli (Year 13)

Merit (7)• Melissa Reid (Year 7)• Jessica Power and Jack Hitchcox (Year 8) • Courtney Power (Year 10)• Tristan Kitto, Jeremy Meldrum-Harris, David Taing

(Year 11)25 TOTAL out of 58 (Dr Simo� McMilla�)

Senior Assessment WeekSenior examination and assessment week starts on Monday 28 August and ends on Friday 1 September. Students were given a tentative timetable today. Please be aware that some examinations and assessments will finish at 3.45pm. Therefore, bus students will need to organise an alternative ride home.

reminderLast day of Term 2 today

School returns for Term 3 on Monday 24 JulyHave a safe and happy holiday!

9 Letter PuzzlegramWords must be 4 letters or more and contain the letter L. Your list must have one 9-letter word. Proper names and foreign language words are not allowed. Answers will be in next week’s newsletter. 35 words = good; 51 words = great; 67 words = excellent; 92 words = outstanding!

Answers: achy, ashy, ayah, cany, cays, chay, cyan, cyma, cyst, hays, hymn, many, maty, maya, mays, myna, myth, nays, nyas, shay, stay, sync, tays, yahs, yams, antsy, ayahs, chaya, chays, cyans, cymas, hasty, hymns, mashy, mayan, mayas, mayst, mynah, mynas, myths, nasty, satay, shaya, synch, synth, tansy, yacht, chanty, chasmy, chayas, mynahs, scanty, shanty, yachts, snatchy, yashmac, YACHTSMAN

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Words from the LibraryBook of the Week - ‘Forget Me Not’ by Ellie Terry. Calli June has Tourette Syndrome, which means she sometimes makes faces or noises that she does not mean to make. When she and her mother move yet again, she tries to hide her TS, but it isn’t long before the kids at her new school realise she’s different. She meets someone who sees her as she truly is - an interesting person and a good friend. However, is he brave enough to take their friendship public?Overdue BooksLibrary overdue book notices have not been reaching parents because of a technical difficulty. This problem has now been solved, so we look forward to getting overdue books returned or students can come in to the Library and request that their book be renewed.

40-Hour FamineA huge thank you to everyone who took part or sponsored students for the 40-Hour Famine.Kaikorai Valley College raised the awesome amount of $2,036.10 towards supporting the children of Syria.Thank you once again. A��� Wa��i��

Brathwaite Centre NewsStudent of the Week - Tyler Thomson for doing well in his mainstream sewing class.Student of the Term - Libby ConlonWe thank the main stream and Centre staff for supporting our students this term.We are all looking forward to a good break.

Yesterday we played Rippa Rugby at Sport Otago, and we enjoyed kicking and passing the ball.

Down at the gym, 7Hm students were involved with putting on activities for the Centre students. 7Hm students have designed and run the programme. It was great fun and

all the students were fully involved. Later the students came down to the Centre and the Centre students and staff taught them signing for a song that will be used in our Production and a couple of dances. This is part of Mr Hooper’s disability unit. Great collaboration everyone!

The cost for this course and voyage, all-inclusive from Bluff, is $800.00 per person. (Some STAR funding may be available. See Mrs Beagley if you are interested).

Career MovesImportant DatesQueenstown Resort College - Hope Nolan, the Recruitment Co-ordinator from Queenstown Resort College will be visiting Kaikorai Valley College on Wednesday 26 July if students are interested in a career in the Travel and Tourism Industry. Watch the notices early in Term 3.Otago Polytechnic - Students who are intending to enrol in 2018. Emily Crossley, the Otago Polytechnic Liaison Advisor will be conducting individual interviews on Wednesday 2 August to help students with their enrolments. Watch the notices next term to book an interview time. University of Otago - Students who are intending to enrol in 2018. Greg Heller, the University of Otago Liaison Officer will be conducting individual interviews on Tuesday 15 August to help students with their enrolments. Watch the notices next term to book an interview time. University of Otago College of Education - Enrolments close 31 August please see Mrs Beagley if you are intending to apply for 2018.Scholarships - applications for University of Otago scholarships are now open and close 15 August. If you are intending to go to University next year visit http://www.otago.ac.nz/future-students/cost/scholarships/ for information. Mrs Beagley will be running tutorials at the beginning of Term 3 to help apply for scholarships for both University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic. Watch the notices for details.Elwing DiscoveriesIf you are interested in adventure and sailing while gaining Level 2 credits this could be for you. The Dayskipper voyage will take place from 1-6 October 2017 (first week of the holidays) and is designed for students in Years 11 and 12. The Dayskipper certificate course and voyage is a great opportunity for students to gain extra credits (Unit Std 26542 - 6 x Level 2 credits) and learn new skills. This course and voyage is also suitable for Duke of Ed students. The voyages are challenging, fun and rewarding for the students who come along. Every night Elwing anchors in a different secluded bay. Voyagees take part in numerous outdoor activities throughout the voyage. These activities are likely to include walking in the bush, sailing, kayaking, snorkeling and exploring the beauty of the Stewart Island wilderness.

Artwork of the WeekBailey Redding (8Fl)

Dates of Events Coming UpDa��� a�d �v���� will cha�g� from tim� �o tim� �hro��gho��� �h� y�ar.

July 8 Formal10-21 School Holidays31 OPEN NIGHTAugust 2 Board of Trustees Meeting8 Parent Teacher Interviews (Yr 7-10)15 University of Otago 2018 interviews22 University of Canterbury 2018 interviews30 Board of Trustees Meeting 28-1 Sept Senior AssessmentsSeptember 4-8 Winter Tournament Week

YEAR 7-10 PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEW ONLINE BOOKINGS TUESDAY 08 AUGUST 2017

6.30PM - 9.00PM SCHOOL HALL

The online booking page for Year 7-10 parent teacher interviews will go live at 3.00pm on Tuesday 01 August 2017 and will close at 3.00pm on Monday 7 August.

Meetings are scheduled for five minutes each. The smooth running of our interview evening relies on all parents keeping to the timetable.

Please consider other parents and end the interview on time.

Go to http://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/

Key in the School Code 27ebm and follow steps. If you enter an email address a confirmation email will be sent to you.

If you enter an email address a confirmation email will be sent to you. If you prefer to make your bookings over the phone please contact the school

on 453 6035 and we will make the booking for you. This takes no more than 5 minutes.

It is really helpful to have the school report handy when you make the call. For more information, please contact the school on 453 6035

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Sports NewsYear 7and 8 Miniball - Monday July 3 at the Edgar CentreKVC Bombers (8) vs Outram Yr 8 Mixed (61): POD - Mitch WrightKVC Nuggets (14) vs Carisbrook Rockets (32: POD - Dylan PrestonHockey Combined Team - Tuesday July 4KVC/Bayfield (0) vs JMC 10 (3) Last game for Lara Homeister who is heading home to Germany. She was our awesome fullback and will be greatly missed. Safe travels home Lara! Girls’ Badminton - Tuesday July 4KVC (5) vs Bayfield 4 (1)Boys’ Badminton - Wednesday July 5KVC (0) vs King’s 5 (6)Boys’ Football - Wednesday July 5KVC Snr 1st XI defaulted to by King’s Senior MixedKVC Jnr XI (4) vs Bayfield Juniors (3)Girls’ Football - Thursday July 6KVC (2) vs LPHS (4)Yr 7 and 8 Netball - Thursday July 6KVC Red (18) vs Carisbrook Diamonds (4): POD - Jamie LaingKVC Green (8) vs East Otago Wild Cats (8): POD - Jenna ThompsonKVC Pink (7) vs Tahuna 7 Pink (15): POD - Jordan McVickerRugby - Thursday July 6KVC U15 (42) vs JMG U14 B (28)DrawsYr 7 and 8 Hockey - Friday July 7 - McMillan Hockey TurfKVC Combined vs Tahuna C at 3.40pm on the Far TurfBasketball - Friday July 7 - no games Rugby - Saturday July 8KVC U15 vs King’s U15 Leopards at 11.15am at Hancock Park 3Netball - Saturday July 8 - no gamesYear 7and 8 Miniball - PLEASE NOTE - GAMES FIRST MONDAY OF TERM 3 - Monday July 24 at the Edgar CentreKVC Bombers vs DNI Gold at 3.30pm on Ct 4KVC Nuggets vs Outram Int Yr 8 Mixed at 4.05pm on Ct 4Theresa Johnson, Sports’ Coordinator e: sport@kvc.school.nz, c: 027 543 4251

Our Yr 9 Rugby boys are part of the Sassenachs Under 14 Team pictured below. This team consists of boys from KVC, Kavanagh College, Bayfield High School and Logan Park High School. Each of these schools do not have enough players for an U14 team but together we have a full squad. They play in the Sassenachs’ strip, which is neutral for all schools. This has been a very successful way for co-ed schools to provide Rugby. It also ensures that boys play in their correct age groups against their peers without having to play in a higher grade, which sometimes knocks their confidence and puts them in unsafe game situations. As the team consists of players who are just beginning and some who have played for many years, it has taken a bit of time for them to gel but after a couple of early losses the team has now had its fourth straight win. Before and after every game they get in to a huddle and cheer “Brothers”. It’s great to see the boys making new friends and coming together to enjoy Rugby.

Congratulations to Jenna Willis, 8FL, who has made the Otago 14th Grade Football Team, which will compete in the South Island championships at the end of Term 3 in Christchurch. Great effort, Jenna. Well done!

Congratulations also to Lachlan Colquhoun, who has made the Otago U15 Boys’ Hockey Team. Fantasic achievement Lachie!ResultsYr 7 and 8 Hockey - Friday June 30 - McMillan Hockey TurfKVC Combined (2) vs Kavanagh Strikers (6)Basketball - Friday June 30KVC Snr A Boys (35) vs Taieri Thunder (77)KVC Snr Boys’ Blue (29) vs OBHS Ururoa (66)KVC Snr A Girls defaulted to by OGHS Y11/12 KVC Snr Girls’ Red (24) vs BHS Snr Social Girls (53)KVC Jnr A Boys (46) vs King’s 10B (52)KVC Jnr Blue (100) vs Bayfield Jnr B Boys (9)Rugby - Saturday July 1KVC U15 (10) vs West Otago U15 (15) Best Back - Shay Mauger and Best Forward - Harmony WilliamsSassenachs U14 (40) vs OBHS White (24) Netball - Saturday July 1KVC Snr A (42) vs EOHS (28)KVC Snr B lost to Queen’s Snr C KVC Int Gold lost to Kavanagh 10B KVC Int Red (9) vs OGHS Yr 9 Red (10)