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Phone: (03) 684 7039 Email: admin@mountainview.school.nz97 Pages Road Private Bag 907 Timaru 7940 South Canterbury New Zealand

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Kia ora koutou,

As the end of the second term draws near, we are provided with an ideal opportunity to reflect upon the last three months. It would be accurate to say that what we have experienced as a community is totally unprecedented

in the modern era. An abrupt end to term 1 introduced many of our students to near total physical isolation and their first experience of remote learning. For many of our students, this experience was far from ideal.

Despite these challenges, many of our students found new ways to interact and connect with each other, either by Zoom, Google Meet, or even the once forgotten trusty landline phone. This “new normal” provided opportunities for our students to showcase their strengths in new and creative ways. Hearing and seeing the various endeavours of our students made me proud to be part of such an amazing community. Listening to the amazing vocal talents of students like Beka Clark, or the outstanding musical ability of students like Lucy Barge and Isa Creba, who perform in the Lucky Chops Band, was truly inspiring to experience. Seeing our English students recreate their favourite TV, Movie, or Comic book characters, using only their household belongings, highlighted the creativity that exists within our community.

It is also important that we recognise the hundreds of students who worked tirelessly on their learning during the weeks we were in lockdown; they showed incredible determination to succeed.

Determination is a value often overlooked in the world. It is, however, the most common trait of successful people. The world is full of dreamers, but too many lack the drive to turn their dreams into reality. It is important that we recognise and mihi this characteristic in our learners by acknowledging their perseverance and desire to succeed.

Term 3, and a new semester, brings a whole new set of challenges. As NCEA exams approach, our senior students will need to find a renewed focus and push themselves to succeed once again. As our junior students settle into their new courses they will experience new opportunities to thrive. To be successful they will need to commit themselves to their studies and strive to achieve their full potential.

Kua takoto te manuka

The leaves of the manuka tree have been laid down

MOUNTAINVIEWHIGH SCHOOL

July 2020

Kenny DiamondPrincipal

Ngā mihi

School Office Hours - (Term time only)Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8.30am - 3.45pm

Thursday 9.30am - 3.45pm

MVHS 2020 Important Information

Contact details: MVHS phone: 684 7039 or email: admin@mountainview.school.nz Teachers contact emails: These are on our website: www.mountainview.school.nzAbsences: Either text 022 101 2379 (Please DO NOT leave voice messages on cell phone it texts only)

phone: 684 7039 press 1

If students need to leave the school grounds during school hours parents/caregivers MUST notify the Office first and the students must then SIGN OUT at the office before leaving the premises (Lunch times included). If students are coming into school later than 8.40am - they MUST sign IN at the office.

Thank you

IMPORTANT

School AccountsSchool AccountsOur account number for online, Internet Banking or Automatic Payments is:12 3159 0066419 01 Please check that ALL payments are referenced correctly with your student's surname, and Christian name.

Term 1 27 January to 9 AprilTerm 2 28 April to 3 JulyTerm 3 20 July to 25 SeptemberTerm 4 12 October to 9 December

TERM DATES 2020TERM DATES 2020

Timetable for 2020Timetable for 2020

8.40am - 9.00am Assembly9.00am - 10.35am Period 110.35am - 11.10am Break11.10am - 12.45pm Period 212.45pm - 1.35pm Lunch Break1.35pm - 3.10pm Period 3

9.30am - 10.55am Period 110.55am - 11.25am Break11.25am - 12.50pm Period 212.50pm - 1.40pm Lunch Break1.40pm - 3.10pm Period 3

Monday - Wednesday - Friday

Thursday

Includes DEAR

Includes DEAR

To minimise disruption to lessons, if you need to make appointments for

students please try in the first instance, to do it out of school hours.

July Fri 3 End of Term 2Mon 20 Coaching DayTues 21 Term 3 all classes begin

AugustThurs 12-14 Jazz Band out on tourThurs 27 Bayfield Sports Exchange - DunedinSun 30 - Thurs 3 Sept Winter Sports Tournament week

SeptemberWed 9 Sports and Cultural photosFri 25 MVHS Ball & End of Term 3Mon 28 SC Anniversary Day (Public Holiday)

OctoberMon 12 Coaching DayTues 13 Term 4 all classes beginTues 20 MVHS Sports AwardsMon 26 Labour Day (Public Holiday)

NovemberThurs 12 Senior Prize GivingMon 16 NZQA Exams Begin

SNIPPETS FOR CALENDAR DATES

End of Term 2 is Friday 3rd July

Coaching Day Monday 20th July. Remember to book a time to see your students Learning Coach

School holidays are from Sat 4th - Sun 19th

July

Please note, we will advise of any changes in dates

2020MVHS Key Calendar Dates

Monday 20th July

DAY ONE COACHINGHopefully you have all been able to book a time with your child's Group teacher on the 20th of July. The first day interviews are a perfect opportunity for families to meet with the appropriate staff and discuss each students individual goals and plans for the coming term. It is also a chance to catch up with the results in the current report going out at the end of this term. Term 3 will be a critical period for students to consolidate their efforts from the interruptions of the first semester and to ensure that the correct subjects and learning streams are being taken to be ready for 2021. If you have not already made a time, please contact your child's group teacher before the end of term.

HI VIZ VESTS Just a reminder that from the start of Term 3, all secondary school students who use the country bus service will be required to wear a Hi Viz vest, this is compulsory. It was deemed a Health and Safety issue.

It will be a standard rule to apply to everyone. If a student chooses not to wear the vest, then they ran the risk of not getting ‘picked up’. The school has purchased a variety of sizes in the vests and students will be asked to collect one from the front office before the end of term. When they cease to use the bus they are to return the vest to the front office.

TERM 3

On the 11th of June, our class OED went to Mt Nimrod. We had to be in school by 8.30am for our gear check. We departed school at 9am and the journey estimated around 50 minutes. When we arrived at our destination, we hopped off the bus and got put into 2 groups. We were given maps, compass, and directions on which tracks we were going on. So then the two groups split and began walking from point A to point B, which were both different tracks. Our tracking started off easy but the more we walked uphill, the more difficult it

became as most of us were not prepared physically. At the end it was all worth it since we got to see beautiful landscapes, streams where the water runs gentle, the air so pure, we also had lunch and took some scenery photos. Once we accomplished our mission, we all returned to our starting point, it was much easier going down hill. Then we reached the car park, waited for the other group to join us. As soon as they arrived we learned how to make a small fire, packed our gear, checked if everyone was there and headed back to school.

Keona Narayan

OED Year 12 - Hike up Mt NimrodOED Year 12 - Hike up Mt Nimrod

Upcoming Upcoming

Sports datesSports dates August - September 2020

August Tuesday 4th Mt Hutt Sports ExchangeThursday 27th Bayfield Sports Exchange - DunedinSunday 30th Aug - 3rd Sept Winter Sports Tournamentnt weekweek

September Wednesday 9th Sports and Cultural photos

October Tuesday 20th Sports Awards

Coming upMVHS Careers

Otago Tertiary Open Day Dunedin 10th August

University of Canterbury Liaison Visit here at Mountie 18th August - 1.30pm

University of Canterbury Open Day - Christchurch 27th August

Christchurch Careers Expo & visit to Lincoln University Christchurch 11th September

Whakaaturanga Mahi Tūturu Aotearoa

University of Canterbury 9th July

Lincoln University 17th July

Otago University 23rd July

University Virtual Open Days

Photos from last weekends sports fixtures

Sport Roundup

Please feel free to ring me on either 684 7039 ext 870 and leave a message, or phone my mobile 027 431 0665. Jackie Ryder - Sports Co-ordinator.

Photos from last weekends sports fixtures

“Winning isn’t

everything, but wanting to win is.” – Vince

Lombardi

Sport Roundup

MONDAYS:Sport Team Time Place

Badminton Girls teams Lunch Break MVHS GymFootball Girls team 3.30 – 5.00pm MVHS Field Football Boys 15th Grade 3.30 – 5.00pm MVHS Field Football Boys 17th Grade 3.30 - 5.00pm MVHS FieldNetball MVHS B team 5.15 – 6.45pm MVHS Gym

TUESDAYS:Sport Team Time Place

Table Tennis All interested Morning Break Hiwi CommonsBasketball Senior Girls team 3.15 – 4.30pm MVHS Gym

WEDNESDAYS:Sport Team Time Place

Basketball Junior Girls team 3.15 – 4.30pm MVHS GymNetball MVHS Mountie Puma’s 3.20 – 4.45pm MVHS CourtsNetball MVHS Mountie Force 3.20 – 4.45pm MVHS CourtsBasketball Junior Boys A team 6.00 – 7.00pm MVHS GymBasketball Senior Boys A team 7.00 – 8.30pm MVHS Gym

THURSDAYS:Sport Team Time Place

Badminton Boys Teams Lunch Break MVHS GymBasketball Junior Boys B team 3.15 – 4.30pm MVHS GymNetball MVHS A team 5.15 – 7.15pm MVHS GymHockey Boys team 3.20 – 4.30pm MVHS Turf

FRIDAYS:Sport Team Time Place

Archery All interested Morning Break MVHS GymBasketball Senior Boys B team 3.30 – 5.00pm MVHS Gym

Sport Practice Times And Places: 2020Mountainview

Encounters at the end of the world (Encount) moduleEncounters at the end of the world (Encount) moduleThe Encounters at the end of the world (Encount) module visited the International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch on Tuesday 23 June. The students experienced the snow room where the temperature got down to a chilly -23C, viewed penguins, and saw a short film in the 4D theatre where they experienced wind and mist in their faces as well as being wobbled in their seats. The trip was a chance for the students to reinforce the learning that has been happening this semester.

On the 23rd of June our "Encounters" class travelled to Christchurch on a trip to explore the International Antarctic Centre. First we experienced the 4D theatre, we put on special glasses and sat down on comfy chairs to enjoy the movie. The chairs rocked, our hearts jumped, we were covered in fake snow and surrounded by bubbles. Some of us were even sprayed with water. Sometimes it looked like we were actually in Antarctica and going to get hit by ice or squashed by seals. I couldn't stop giggling and Miss Campbell screamed.

After that we looked at displays and I completed a worksheet on Antarctic whales. Then it was time to wrap up warm for the cold room. The temperature dropped to -18 degrees but the wind chill was much colder. We learnt about the specific clothing Antarctic explorers have to wear. We also learnt about the different types of penguin and their lifestyles, we even got to see the penguin rescue enclosure and saw how their water was filtered.

Before we drove back to Timaru we watched a video on climate change and were encouraged to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to protect our precious planet. It was a great experience and enjoyed by all.

Annabel Barge

Some of the water around Antarctica is below -2C but is not ice - how is this so? When salt is added to water it lowers the freezing point making it colder. The Encount module got to experience this first hand this week when they made ice cream. The ingredients of cream milk and sugar were placed in a plastic bag and then sealed.

This bag was then placed in a bag which had ice and salt. The students sealed the bag and then shook the bag until the ingredients froze. They then made an ice cream sundae with a choice of toppings.

Jayne McNaught

Enjoying their ice cream are Joe Cao, Daniel Chernetski, and Kawend Kuang

For each group of 4:

1 medium zip lock bag

2 large zip lock bags

2 trays of ice cubes (or 4 good handfuls)

6T regular table salt

Measuring jug

200 mls cream

100 mls dark blue top

milk 2T castor sugar

Flavouring of group’s

choice

ICE CREAM INSTRUCTIONSFAILSAFE METHOD:Step 1. Measure 200 mls of cream and 100 mls of milk.

Step 2. Pour into the smaller of the ziplock bags.

Step 3. Add castor sugar to the cream mixture.

Step 4. Add your choice of flavours to the smaller bag.

Step 5. Remove the air and seal the bag. (Make sure that you close it carefully!)

Step 6. Measure 6T of table salt into the larger bag and add the ice.

Step 7. Place the sealed smaller bag (with the cream mixture) inside the larger bag.

Step 8. Double check BOTH bags are sealed tightly.

Step 9. Now - shake, shake, shake. When your arms get tired, pass to the next person in your group. (It will take at least 5 mins of non-stop shaking)

Step 10. Give the bag a squeeze and check to see that it has changed into ice-cream. If not...keep shaking!

Step 11. Eat and enjoy.

Encounter Ice CreamEncounter Ice Cream

On Tuesday 16th June, the Year 12 Geography class along with Mr and Mrs Barge and Mr Kuperus drove to Mount Cook as part of our study of the South Island High Country.

At Mount Cook we were given a talk about glaciation from DOC before heading out for a walk to the Tasman Glacier. We were able to see many of the glaciation features that we had been studying about in class. After lunch, we then walked part way up the Hooker Track before making our way back to Timaru.

It was a stunningly beautiful day, and everyone enjoyed it - especially the ice creams on the way back at Tekapo!

Sarah Barge

Year 12 Geography Trip to Mount CookYear 12 Geography Trip to Mount Cook

Stephen Macedonski with his Gnochi with fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce

Eilish Price with her Pancake Stack with Bacon, Banana & Maple Syrup

Food TechnologyFood Technology

Keep up to date with what is happening round school via our Facebook page

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SALESALEMVHS PTA

This offer is only available This offer is only available while stocks lastwhile stocks last

Contact the PTA on 022 4684 782 for more information Contact the PTA on 022 4684 782 for more information

The PTA still have Jerseys and Scarves still in stock

MVHS Scarves

Just

MVHS Jerseys

Just

$25each

$85each

The PTA are keen to get parents signed up to our Facebook page. Parents can search

'Mountainview High School PTA'.

PTA NEWSPTA NEWSFOR SALE

We have a good supply of new jerseys, cardigans and scarves for the colder months.We also have a large

supply of good quality second hand

jerseys and cardigans available for sale, and

these vary in price .

PTA Monthly Meeting Information

Generally our PTA monthly meetings are held from 7.00pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month, during the

school terms. You are very welcome to join our group; please feel free to attend any meetings.

Should you have any queries or suggestions, we can be contacted by:

Email at mvhpta@gmail.com or text us on 022 4684 782.

PTA Contact Details: mvhpta@gmail.com or 022 468 4782

A.G.M.28th July, 2020

@ 7pmTo be held in the school staff room

All welcome we would love to see you there

Ebook InstructionsTo view the collection

please visit https://mountainview.wheelers.co

To borrow books on a device:• Download the free Wheelers

ePlatform App from the Apple, Google Play or Windows app stores. (The app can be accessed on an iPad, iPhone, Galaxy and most other devices)

• Find Mountainview in the “find my library”

• Log in (you’ll only need to do this once) using students school email as user name:

Username: 14brownz@mountainview.school.nz (school email is students computer login with @mountainview.school.nz at the end)

Password is: library1

Tax Credits on Donations

For more information please contact

Heidi Norton - Executive Officer, MVHS

Tax credits on Donations If you would be like to either receive a receipt for donations made to Mountainview High School for any period for the previous four years and/or require help in completing IR526/myIR, please register your interest by completing the form below and returning it to school. If you would like to donate your tax credit back to the school please also let us know, and we can help with that too.

If you would like to donate your tax credit back to the school please sign below indicating for which years. __________________________________________I would like to donate my tax credit back to the school for the years _____________________________

Name: ____________________ Students Name: ______________________ Signed: _______________

Caregivers Name18 - 19 - 20

Students Name Receipt required for tax years Notes on completing IR526 myIR Y/N Y/N

LibraryLibrary

Stay up to date with all the latest news from Mountainview with our 'Skool Loop' App - notices,

newsletters, instant messages plus more.

WEAR IT NOW PAY IN PARTS

(Standard PartPay terms and conditions apply)

Buy your students Mountainview High School Uniform directly online at

www.nzuniforms.comClick on SCHOOL SPECIFIC UNIFORM search Mountainview, click view boys

or girls click, shop now

Payment OptionsNZ Uniforms accepts Cash, Eftpos, all major Credit Cards and WINZ payments.

They also offer finance through Gilrose Finance, Part Pay and they have a 'Uniform Club' which is a great way to save for your School Uniform purchases.

Uniform ClubIt's easy to set up an account and make automatic payments (weekly,

fortnightly or monthly) in advance and watch your balance grow. When you are ready to make your Schoolwear purchase with NZ Uniforms, your

money is already available and waiting to be spent. Call the store for more information on 03 595 5766 or email christchurch@nzuniforms.com

(Standard Zip terms and conditions apply)

Get it now, but spread your purchase across 4 equal fortnightly payments.

Own it now, pay later.

Interest free

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PartPay is now ZipSame Product.

New Look.

Whenever you are awarded a MOUNTIE VOUCHER a text will be sent to your

mobile phone (you will need to make sure that the office has your mobile number for this)

After you receive 3 vouchers you will receive an email recognition saying “well done”. This will be done for every additional 3 vouchers you get. Emails will also be sent to your parents/caregivers.

Mountie badges will continue to be awarded for 20, 40, 60, 80, 100 and 120 etc

MOUNTIEMOUNTIE

Scan the QR Code.

Then use it to register for the online Mountie

Voucher system.

Registering for Mountie Vouchers allows you to login and see who has recognised you for displaying the

school values. If you add a mobile phone number when you register, your Mountie Vouchers will be sent via sms. Don’t forget to save your login details, so you can update

your details in the future.

Dads and other male role models play a huge part in the development of young people. We now have another shipment of these wonderful books available free from the school office (thanks to some very kind publishers).

The GreatnessThe Greatness

of Dadsof Dads

If you see us around school come and say “Hi”. We are here to help and talk about all the things that are going on in your world.We (24/7) have a Facebook page called '24/7 Mountainview High School' that you should hit up to see what we are up to.Message it if you need to chat and also you can find out when we are bringing free stuff to school. Sonya Stamp & Edmund Hilder

Mountie’s 24-7 Youth Workers

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No appointment necessary Ph or text 687-2320 / 027 223 2670

156 Talbot Park

New premises at Talbot Park, 156 Otipua Road, Timaru.

If you have any queries please feel free to contact the school office.

You can keep track of your student/s results, attendance, school notices etc, through our parent/student portal. On the internet you can go to kamar.mountainview.school.nz and with a unique user name and password log on. Another option is to download the “Kamar” App on a device. To install the App on your device you need to search for “Kamar” in the Android Playstore or the Apple App store.

Steps for the Phone App1. Download the Application2. Install3. Open and click on Settings4. Enter the server address:

http://kamar.mountainview.school.nz

5. Username is your normal Kamar username

6. Password is your normal Kamar password

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