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POMPALLIER CATHOLIC COLLEGE Te Kāreti Katorika o Pomapārie
“Diligere Verum” “Love the Truth” “Arohatia te Whakapono”
Newsletter 7 : 3 July, 2020
VISION STATEMENT
Pompallier Catholic College is a Catholic community with a Marist charism that challenges all students to excel in their endeavours. We promote Christian values, excellence in learning and quality relationships to enable students to be outstanding citizens. Our College shall be a place where
all “...encounter the living God who in Jesus Christ reveals his transforming love and truth”.
Twice a year we send a survey to our parent community to help us discern whether we are meeting the educational needs of their children. We also look at information arising from student surveys and the analysis of data that we collect associated with student learning. This gives us good material to work with as we review our curriculum and make plans for the next year or two.
In the parents survey, a few respondents asked about the use of mobile phones during the school day, and whether we could consider banning them at school. The comments said that it would be good to get the students off their phones and into other activities at break times.
I don’t support a ban. My preference is to educate students how to use common forms of ICT, including phones, in a safe and responsible manner. The smart phone of today is becoming an indispensable part of an adult’s work environment and communication networks, which means students need to be educated about using them safely and appropriately.
When I walk around the school there are only a few students using phones during break times. Ten years ago students were sitting around reading books or playing games like chess. I don’t think we have proportionally more students sitting around, but the nature of their activity has changed. Some students just simply prefer to use their break time in ways that limit their social interaction.
Students don’t need to bring a phone to school. We have enough ICT available to help students in their learning, and our strong preference is that they do not use a phone for classroom learning. If you are concerned about your son/daughter using their phone at school, please keep the phone at home or ask them to leave it at the Student Centre when they are at school.
I understand that this does not address any concerns you may have of their viewing content on other phones which may be inappropriate. If you hear of something, please let us know and we will address it.
Fortunately, incidents involving the use of phones are rare. We do teach our junior students how to keep them themselves safe when using ICT and associated applications. Since we started this programme 4 years ago, we have had a reduction in online bullying and a greater appreciation of how to use ICT in their learning.
Some parents wanted to know about how we support the learning of te reo Māori and kapa haka in the College. We have a clear commitment to supporting and promoting Māori culture and language in the College. Our Strategic Plan affirms our commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi, which we consider to be a living covenant made between the Crown and Māori. Therefore, it is something that we need to honour in partnership with our Māori community.
We did offer te reo Māori from Year 7 to Year 13, until recently. A change of personnel and initial recruitment difficulties has meant that we need to rebuild our provision at the senior levels. We are now doing this. The type of support on offer varies, depending upon student numbers and their current skill level. What won’t change is our commitment to providing this support.
Kapa haka has started up again and we have made a few changes after our hui with the tutors and a meeting with some parents. We will focus upon the participation events rather than
the competitions. That change brings fewer practices over the weekends. Students and parents will be expected to make a long-term commitment to support kapa haka practices and performance. The tutors will be offering haka to the boys every Friday lunchtime in Term 3, to improve their skills when they use the school’s designated haka.
A few parents were concerned about whether their children would be sufficiently prepared for 2021, given the reduced time at school. We have made a few changes to our programme for the remainder of the year, to make sure that our students will not be disadvantaged by the disruptions of this year. NZQA have also made some changes in the requirements for passing NCEA and UE. Our Deans and Whānau teachers are tracking the progress of senior students very closely, and I certainly expect us to maintain our very high pass rates this year. We have emailed reports to you this week, and if there is anything you want to discuss with teachers, there is an opportunity for you to meet them next term, on Thursday 30th July and Tuesday 4th August.
As we head into our holidays, I would like to express my gratitude to our support staff and teachers’. The last few months have required them to become proficient and adaptable in a new and constantly changing administration, teaching and learning environment. They have all done a wonderful job and continue to do so, as we address the needs of students and families who are still finding life difficult at this time.
Teachers’ do need an opportunity to unwind, relax and reduce their ever present levels of stress. It helps them to be better teachers, spouses and parents. For many, the next two weeks is the first opportunity that they will have had this year. So when you see one of our teachers or support staff, do let them know how much you have appreciated the work that they have done.
Richard Stanton PRINCIPAL
2021 ENROLMENTS
COLLEGE OPEN DAY Sunday 9 August
Commencing at 2.00pm Meet the teachers, meet our students and see class displays on a tour of the College.
2021 enrolment packs will be available
Preference Enrolments close Monday 21 Sept Non-Preference Enrolments close Friday 4 Sept
Fr Chris Martin will be available on the day to discuss any queries relating to eligibility for Preference enrolment.
UPCOMING EVENTS - Term 3
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JULY
Mon 20 First Day of Term 3
Wed 22 - Thu 23 Gateway Work Safely Course College Library 9.00am - 3.00pm
Wed 22 - Thu 23 Forklift Education Course Barge Park 8.30am - 4.00pm
Tue 28 - Thu 30 International Students EOTC Trip Rotorua
Wed 29 Pest Control Skills Course Glenbervie 8.45am - 5.00pm
Thu 30 Careers Roadshow College Gym 9.20am - 12.00pm
Thu 30 Parent-Teacher Interviews College 3.30pm - 7.00pm
AUGUST
Tue 4 Parent-Teacher Interviews College 3.30pm - 7.00pm
Sat 8 Youth Mass SFX Church 6.00pm
Sun 9 OPEN DAY College commencing 2.00pm
Tue 11 Waikato University Liaison Visit College Library 11.00am - 1.25pm
Fri 14 School Ball
Fri 14 TEACHER ONLY DAY
Fri 14 Mathex TBC 3.00pm - 7.00pm
Tue 25 Otago University Liaison Visit College Library 9.20am - 10.20am
SEPTEMBER
Thu 10 Year 7 Vision Screening College Library 9.00am
Sat 12 Youth Mass SFX Church 6.00pm
Tue 15 Year 11 MCAT External Exam
Wed 16 Group/Sport Team Photos College Hall
Fri 25 Last Day of Term 3 School finishes 3.00pm
Mon 12 Oct First Day of Term 4 School starts 8.45am
SCHOOL MAGAZINE
We are now taking orders for this year's school magazine and will be using the on-line ordering system again. The cost
of the magazine is $20.00. Any family that wishes to purchase a magazine will need to pre-order one by clicking on the following link for further information and the ordering page:
Order 2020 Magazine
All orders must be received by Friday 14 August. There will be limited extra copies to purchase after publication, so please ensure you order your copy to avoid disappointment.
Advertising: We will be offering advertising space again this year. Our fee is $150.00 for a full page advert, $80.00 for a half page advert, or $40.00 for a quarter page advert.
If you would like to support the magazine and advertise your business/organisation, or for further information, please contact Sarah Edgecombe via email: [email protected].
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS(Year 7 - 13)
Thursday 30 July and Tuesday 4 August
3.30 - 5.30pm and 6.00 - 7.00pm
The School Interviews website is open now to book interviews on the above dates.
How to book:
Go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz
Enter the school code: m2xxc
Follow the online instructions
The booking site will close off at 8.00am Thursday 30 July, then re-open the following morning, until it closes again at 8.00am on Tuesday 4 August.
Should you have any difficulty making an appointment, please contact Yvette Tattersall at the Student Centre on: 438 3950, Ext 202.
SPORTS DEPARTMENT NEWS : Term 2, Week 12
NETBALL RESULTS (Grading Games)
College Team 1
27 Jun vs WGHS 9-1 lost 11 - 16
27 Jun vs WGHS 9-2 won 14 - 12
Collegiate Team 2
27 Jun vs Taka Coll Blue won 12 - 7
27 Jun vs Waipu Coll Black won 19 - 3
Collegiate Team 3
27 Jun vs Otamatea Yr 9 Dev lost 4 - 19
27 Jun vs Ahukura Kōhine lost 0 - 16
Intermediate Team 1
27 Jun vs WIS Black won 13 - 1
27 Jun vs MPE Pumas won 8 - 6
POD: Helena Iamafana, MVP: Juri Lee
NETBALL - ASSISTANT COACH REQUIRED
Our Sports Department is looking for helpers to support active students.
Netball Collegiate Team 3 requires an Assistant Coach to help with game-day organisation.
If you can help, or have someone in mind who could assist, please contact me for more information, via email: [email protected]
JUNIOR HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - YEAR 7 & 8
In association with Robin Walter Farms. This is an excellent opportunity for hockey players to improve skills, hockey knowledge, play games and have fun in the school holidays.
The programme will include Goalkeeper-specific coaching and be run by Northland Rep Players and Coaches.
Register now to secure your spot!!
WHEN: Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16
th July
WHERE: Whangarei ITM Hockey Centre
TIME: 8:45am - 2:00pm
COST: Year 7-8, $25.00 per child, per day
To Register: Complete the online registration form, visit the Hockey Northland website: www.northlandhockey.org.nz or the Hockey Northland Facebook page: www.facebook.com/hockeynorthland for the link to the online registration form.
If you have any queries, please email Jena Huntington: [email protected]
SPORTS & ARTS COLOURS AWARDS
If you are excelling in the Sports/Arts sector, please fill out a Sports/Arts Colours Application so your achievements can be recognised! Forms have been emailed to families, and are also available in hard copy from the red tray at the Student Centre.
RUGBY & HOCKEY HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
When: 6th, 7
th and 8
th July (you choose what days to attend)
Who: Boys & Girls in Year 3 to Year 10
Where: Whangarei Boys’ High School
Time: Drop off at 8.30am, pick up no later than 3.30pm
Cost: $25.00 : 9.00am - 12.00pm per day
$40.00 : 9.00am - 3.00pm per day
To enrol, or for any queries, please contact Jose Maratea on: 021 047 6611, or email: [email protected]
SURF SCHOOL JULY HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
NZ Surf Academy have teamed up with Surfing NZ to deliver their national junior surfer programme - Wave Warriors.
Beginner and Intermediate programmes, developing surf skills and water confidence in a fun and safe environment.
3 days at Taupo Bay & Tutukaka Coast | $110.00pp
Taupo | Beginner | 13-15 July | 10.00am - 12.30pm
Taupo | Intermediate | 13-15 July | 10.00am - 12.30pm
Tutukaka | Beginner | 16-18 July | 10.00am - 12.30pm
Tutukaka | Intermediate | 16-18 July | 10.00am - 12.30pm
Limited spaces, please email to book: [email protected]
Anya Gross SPORTS CO-ORDINATOR
438 3950 Ext 222
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MID-YEAR REPORTS
We emailed students mid-year reports to families this week.
If you did not receive your child’s report, please firstly check your email junk or spam folders before contacting the College - as we have found some email providers automatically put them in there! Otherwise, please email: [email protected] for a copy to be re-sent.
Thank you.
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE DUES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial assistance is available to assist families who may need financial support with the payment of Attendance Dues, for preference students attending Catholic schools in Auckland Diocese, both primary and secondary.
Families facing financial difficulties can contact their school office, their Parish Priest or the Revenue Manager at the Catholic Diocese of Auckland for further information.
Application forms for the Hardship Scheme are available from school and parish offices, or can be downloaded from the Catholic Diocese of Auckland Website:
www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/catholic-schools/
(go to Catholic Schools in Auckland / Attendance Dues and Special Character Contributions).
BIGFOOT ADVENTURES - DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S HILLARY
AWARD OPPORTUNITY
Bigfoot Adventures is very proud to announce that we have received some funding to operate an Open Award Centre, and offer a small number of partially and fully funded opportunities to young people who wish to complete The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Aotearoa NZ / Hillary Award
If you are:
In at least Year 10, or turning 14 this year; or younger than 20;
Based in Northern Auckland, North Western Auckland, or Northland;
Unable to access the award through your school or youth organisation;
and you identify with the statement "I wish to develop my identity within my community or the greater community of Aotearoa New Zealand;" then you are eligible to apply!
Complete this form before 31 July 2020 to apply: https://bit.ly/bigfootfundeddoe
Any questions? Send them through to Chelle - [email protected]
VACANCY
Sport Co-ordinator
We seek a suitably qualified and skilled person to promote, co-ordinate, and report on sporting activities for our students.
30 hours per week, during term time only. Commencing August 2020.
For a job description and application pack, please visit the vacancies page on our school website.
Applications close: 3.00pm, Wednesday 22 July, 2020
NO PARKING ON THE GRASS VERGE OF THE SCHOOL
DRIVEWAY
Our school driveway is extremely busy, with students, cars and buses coming in and out at the beginning and end of each day, so for the safety of everyone, there is to be no parking on the grass verge - instead please use the main carpark, the side driveway outside the offices, or on Maunu Road outside the school gates (on the school side of the road).
Thank you for your understanding and assistance in this matter.
Anna Williams HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER
CAREERS INSIGHT
HOW TO CHOOSE NCEA SUBJECTS
Choosing NCEA subjects can be an overwhelming task for students.
The careers.govt.nz website has lots of information, resources and tools to help students make good choices for their career pathway.
Remember, if you have a student success you would like to share, email us at …
POMPALLIER 50TH JUBILEE
Remember to head over and “Like and Share” our Facebook Page: Jubilee Facebook Page
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Project Pest Control:
On Thursday 18th and Friday 19
th June, I had the pleasure of taking four boys to the Rayonier Matariki Glenbervie
Forest, to take part in Project Pest Control. This course is run by Northland Regional Council, in conjunction with CAN TRAIN NZ.
Throughout the two-day course, the students learnt about the different kinds of pests we have in Northland and the different traps used to catch them. Each boy was given traps that they had to set themselves and record their findings over a few weeks. And they also learnt how to machine pluck, hand pluck and skin a possum!
It was a very worthwhile 2 days and the students will gain 25 credits once they have been back to complete the written and practical assessments. Check out some pictures below from their experience!
GirlBoss Edge:
A big congratulations to Madeline Bassett & Lucy Jakicevich for being selected to participate in the GirlBoss Edge 10-day online accelerator course, for young women with a passion for Law, Policy and Government. The programme is fully-funded, and as part of the course they will gain:
1:1 Mentoring with leaders working in Law, Policy & Government.
Live sessions with high-profile Mentors, such as: Harvard Lawyer Rez Gardi, United Nations Lawyer Martina Caruana, and AUT Indigenous Law Professor Khylee Quince.
A CV-worthy experience via the Justice Challenge, in partnership with some of New Zealand's biggest industry players, such as: The Ministry of Justice, The Office for Māori Crown Relations, and Chapman Tripp.
Confidence and invaluable career skills with self paced modules on Personal Branding; Networking; Interviewing and LinkedIn.
Good luck girls! We look forward to hearing all about it when you return next term.
Julie Hamilton, CAREERS ADVISOR
CAREERS
Students who attended the course (from L-R): Ryan, Antoni, AJ (obscured) and Corey
Ryan and AJ learning what height to set the trap and the importance of making sure it is sturdy
Cory setting his trap AJ machine plucking a possum Antoni and Ryan hand plucking a possum
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Xavier Warmington, Year 9, is pictured on the cover of “Fishing in Godzone” magazine, with the massive 22.5kg Kingfish he caught! Xavier wrote a story for the magazine, which is due out this weekend.
Well done on bringing that catch in on a surfcaster Xavier!
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