WAIMATE HIGH SCHOOL 2019

Phone: 689 8920 Fax: 689 8925 www.waimatehigh.school.nz Email gen@waimatehigh.school.nz

Principal: Mrs Janette Packman Email principal@waimatehigh.school.nz Deputy Principal: Mr David Shea Deputy Principal: Mrs Denise Dooley

Useful contacts: BOT Chairperson: Mr S Duncan NCEA / NZQA: Miss T Dollan Learning Support Co-ordinator: Mrs S Geaney Pastoral Managers 11, 12 & 13 Mrs J Simpson 9 & 10 Mrs A Nicolson 7 & 8 Miss K Jarvis Guidance Counsellor: Miss J Fisher Careers Counsellor: Mrs D McKenzie Uniform Co-ordinator: Mrs V Scott Bus Controller: Mr S Albrey Learning Advisors: CSH Mr N Schumacher CSM Mr M Simonsen GCS Mrs S Casbolt GLD Mr B Liddy GSJ Mr J Scott

LAL Mr S Albrey LFM Mr G Familton LSO Miss N Solomon PHA Ms A Harvey PNC Mrs A Nicolson

26 28 June 2019 The Principal’s word Thank you to prospective students and their families who attended our Open Day on Tuesday. It was great to have this opportunity to meet you and show you around our school. For any families who were unable to come along on that day please contact the school office to make a time for us to show you round. The Prospectus and enrolment information is available from the school office.

Quote of the week: “Respect should be the first thing you give.” Anonymous

Respect Assembly Last Friday saw us hold the first House run assembly. We will be holding one of these per term, each focusing on one of our school values. This assembly was run by Chisholm House and focused on our value of Respect. It began with a short movie that the students had made, interviewing different staff and students around the school, asking them what they thought Respect should look like around different parts of our school. The major theme to come out of this was that we should all be looking out for each other and taking care of one another. After this the students presented some self-made certificates to students that they had noticed modelling what Respect should look like. These were presented to Micah Roberts from Year’s 7/8, Kate Melville from Year’s 9 and 10, and Emily Hargreaves from the senior school. Well done to all students who presented and participated. We look forward to our assembly focusing on Responsibility in Term 3. Jump Jam students preparing to perform at Jump Jam Extravaganza in Timaru on Thursday.

The boys are called Waimo Freaks - Azarius Apiata, Micah Roberts and Codey van Duinen coached by Mrs Donaldson and Lauriann Hodder.

Boys team winners of the novice section

Three student Doctors visited our school as part of a project run by the NZ Rural General Practice Network to promote careers in rural health. They gave a short presentation about careers in health, what it’s like to be a tertiary student and what pathways and opportunities are open to them. This was followed with pupils working in small groups and engaging with them in interactive workshops, teaching topics such as human anatomy, blood pressure measurement, reflex testing and CPR. This was opportunity for students to try the equipment and learn basic principles in a fun, safe and interactive setting.

Movie Fundraiser Waimate Regent Theatre

Fundraiser for WHS Japanese Exchange Trip 2020 Supported by Knox Community Youth Group Friday July 5 at 7:pm

School Programme for Holidays Attached to this newsletter is the School Holiday Programme available from Monday 8 July -Saturday 20 July at Waimate Event Centre and Waimate District Library. Active Kids Programmes 15-19 July 2019 The Southern Trust Events Centre, Morgans Road, Timaru Active kids is a fun, safe and affordable holiday option that combines a large variety of sports, fundamental skills and offsite visits for children aged 5-13 years. Full day (8.30-5) and half day (8.30-12) options available from as little as $15 per session Register on-line to www.sportcanterbury.org.nz Or contact Sport Canterbury 03 686 0751 Limited spaces available Registrations close Monday 8 July 2019

Calendar Sat 29 June WHS Ball Wed 3 July Career Speakers Yr9-13 Fri 5 July House Choir End of Term 2 Mon 22 July Start of Term 3 Tues 30 July Whole School Conferencing with subject teachers Takudai-Ichiko High School Wed 31 July Amazing Arts Race Fri 2 Aug Arts Assembly