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1 ISSUE 36 • 24 NOVEMBER 2017 IN THIS ISSUE: Principal’s Message 1 Moving Garage Sale 2 Uniform Shop Open Hours 2 Musical Instruments 2 Wayne’s Marathon Fundraiser 3-4 Careers Update 5-6 Sports Update 7 Pre-Branches Tramps 7 St John Update 8 Important Dates, Branches Book 9 WHSF Business Programme 9 Community Notices 10-15 Kia ora and welcome again to the Wakatipu High School newsletter. Yesterday evening about 50 of us visited the new school, and while a few of us have been in there quite regularly, for many it was the first visit for many months. It was great for people to see the progress and how close it is to being finished now, and to see how excited people were to see through it. It is a wonderful building and great for WHS. Re this we are in the process of working out when we will have ‘Open Days’ next year for parents to be able to come and have a look around our new school. Do have a look at the photos on our Facebook page. Last week I noted the Queenstown Marathon and I just want to acknowledge ex-parent and BoT member, Wayne Foley who ran the full marathon and raised $26,484 for the WHS Foundation! Amazing effort on the full marathon and even more amazing on the funds raised - thanks Wayne! Moving Garage Sale - the big Moving Auction has now closed but on Saturday 2 December we have a big Moving Garage Sale! There are still heaps of items, see poster below for more. Branches Camp - is now only five days away. Given that we’re doing weekly updates for Year 10 I won’t write too much, but today was Pre-Branches Tramps, including the gear check and the naming of the Groups - which all seems to have gone well. This weekend is final preparations and packing before it gets underway next week :) 2018 Buses - as I’m sure you are all well aware by now, next year sees the introduction of the ‘mixed model’ of school transport. Those living in areas that will have to use the new public transport system should be getting their heads around the new bus timetables. For those who will be travelling on school buses we are still waiting for the MoE to finalise routes and will publish these when they are confirmed. WHS Foundation Golf Day - coming up on Thursday 14 December is the annual WHSF Millbrook Golf Day. This is a great day supporting the WHS Foundation - get a team together and support this great cause. Please see the flyer below for more details. With me being in Branches and the smaller content at this time of year there won’t be a newsletter next week. This incredible spell of weather just keeps on keeping on for the weekend - although a little more cloud around than the hottest days this week, enjoy :) Steve Hall Principal PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
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ISSUE 36 • 24 NOVEMBER 2017
IN THIS ISSUE:
Principal’s Message 1
Moving Garage Sale 2
Uniform Shop Open Hours 2
Musical Instruments 2
Wayne’s Marathon Fundraiser 3-4
Careers Update 5-6
Sports Update 7
Pre-Branches Tramps 7
St John Update 8
Important Dates, Branches Book 9
WHSF Business Programme 9
Community Notices 10-15
Kia ora and welcome again to the Wakatipu High School newsletter. Yesterday evening about 50 of us visited the new school, and while a few of us have been in there quite regularly, for many it was the first visit for many months. It was great for people to see the progress and how close it is to being finished now, and to see how excited people were to see through it. It is a wonderful building and great for WHS. Re this we are in the process of working out when we will have ‘Open Days’ next year for parents to be able to come and have a look around our new school. Do have a look at the photos on our Facebook page. Last week I noted the Queenstown Marathon and I just want to acknowledge ex-parent and BoT member, Wayne Foley who ran the full marathon and raised $26,484 for the WHS Foundation! Amazing effort on the full marathon and even more amazing on the funds raised - thanks Wayne! Moving Garage Sale - the big Moving Auction has now closed but on Saturday 2 December we have a big Moving Garage Sale! There are still heaps of items, see poster below for more. Branches Camp - is now only five days away. Given that we’re doing weekly updates for Year 10 I won’t write too much, but today was Pre-Branches Tramps, including the gear check and the naming of the Groups - which all seems to have gone well. This weekend is final preparations and packing before it gets underway next week :) 2018 Buses - as I’m sure you are all well aware by now, next year sees the introduction of the ‘mixed model’ of school transport. Those living in areas that will have to use the new public transport system should be getting their heads around the new bus timetables. For those who will be travelling on school buses we are still waiting for the MoE to finalise routes and will publish these when they are confirmed. WHS Foundation Golf Day - coming up on Thursday 14 December is the annual WHSF Millbrook Golf Day. This is a great day supporting the WHS Foundation - get a team together and support this great cause. Please see the flyer below for more details. With me being in Branches and the smaller content at this time of year there won’t be a newsletter next week. This incredible spell of weather just keeps on keeping on for the weekend - although a little more cloud around than the hottest days this week, enjoy :) Steve Hall Principal
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Please note the Uniform Shop open hours for the rest of 2017. Friday 1st December 10am to 4pm Monday 4th December – Friday 8th December 10am to 4pm Monday 11th December 10am - 4pm We are here to help with sizing for online orders and all other items are in stock. School blazers will still be available from the Uniform Shop until March 2018. Any questions please do not hesitate to call Charmaine on 4427370 ext 704. Charmaine Wedderburn Uniform Shop Manager
U N I F O R M S H O P O P E N H O U R S
As we start to clear the Music room areas, students who have left any gear or instruments will need to pick them up in the next couple of weeks.
M U S I C A L I N S T R U M E N T S
This is an open letter to everyone who supported my run and the cause of fundraising for the Awhi Fund, part of the Foundation’s strategic annual support of the high school community. I approached the whole idea of running a marathon as a far-fetched idea that if I told enough people it would force me to do it. Given I could hardly run one kilometre around January this year it was going to take a lifestyle change plus some to get there. I managed to combine the training in with a busy year for Trinity and both have gone well. Having committed to that I then decided I needed a cause to support backing the idea that Trinity’s networks would hopefully come on board. For me supporting our only high school and its Foundation was an easy choice. Some of you will know that I have had a lot to do with the high school over a number of years. The school is our communities most valuable asset by far and its wellbeing affects not only the families who have teenagers attending but also our wider environment attracting and holding quality employees, property values and a safe and happy community for all of us. What you have collectively done is allow the school, through the Foundation, to continue to strategically support many families who are in real need by ensuring that their children attending the school get every opportunity to participate as part of the school community, dress like everyone else, attend all exams and school activities. To provide every opportunity for these young people to succeed. There’s nothing I can really add other than my sincere appreciation to everyone who has supported this cause. Thank you! Wayne Foley 3
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Dear Wayne and Supporters, We are humbled and grateful for all Wayne has done and especially appreciative of all of those who support the school and the Foundation. We see first-hand the impact that the Foundation provides to the High School students and please know that you are truly making a huge difference in many lives. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" - Nelson Mandela. This quote applies as much in our community as any other. Wayne's goal was $20,000 and he greatly surpassed it, raising a whopping $26,484! This investment in the school means direct support for students and families suffering hardship for whatever reason to be able to have the same opportunities as every other child at school and provides support for the many other programmes the Foundation provides at the school for both staff and students. Wayne and I and others, were founding Trustees of the Foundation and both he and Julia are examples to us all of how to live and support our community. We are overwhelmed by their generosity and spirit. Mark Taylor Chairman Wakatipu High School Foundation
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Trades Academy Graduation - We celebrated the graduation of the Trades Academy Otago Secondary Tertiary College students on 10 November in Cromwell. Students have attended their chosen programme on Fridays throughout this year. National Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades (Level 2) Xavier Sadler Thomas Baxter Tyler Holt Olly Price Kent Hoffman Harry Colvin Maxim Nicol National Certificate in Motor Industry (Level 1) (includes 23 level 2, and 5 level 3 credits) Austin Green Zain Khan Callum Pye National Certificate in Hospitality (Level 2) Skye Spokes Leroy Bertram Nishika Kumar Yasmin Magalhaes Elmer Lagasca National Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) Ella Gibson Athena Dela Cruz Sophie Lardizabel Brian Mumar Jessie Kelly Gabriel Dyangco Congratulations to the above students who completed the year and graduated. Bronwyn Gardiner, Careers Advisor 5
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Holiday jobs and full-time positions available Building/Construction Apprenticeships We have three apprenticeships available – please contact us at the Careers Office 442 7370 ext 718 or call in to see us for further details. Game Over - a casual job vacancy. Contact James on 441 3139 or by e-mail [email protected] Pak’n’Save - holiday positions both part and full-time available. There could be an opportunity to continue throughout next year if you wish. Contact Chloe by e-mail [email protected] BP Queenstown – summer holiday jobs and on-going part-time jobs available. Please apply via web-site www.bpjobs.co.nz. You need to select Otago as the region and the select Queenstown. Heritage Hotel – Five days per week Guest Service Attendant (Porter) Holiday and/or permanent full-time position. Contact Kirstena by e-mail [email protected] Skyline Luge Operator - instructing guests on the safe use of the Luge cart, loading/unloading guests on chairlift, ticket and photo sales. Requirements: minimum age 16, physically fit, outgoing, confident. Hours: Casual Saturday/Sunday during term time next year, variable hours up to full time during school holidays. Must be available for all school holidays, 18th December to 28th January. Training: successful candidates must be available for training prior to summer holidays or by 18 of December. To apply: please email a cover letter and CV to [email protected] by 4 December 2017. Bronwyn Gardiner Careers Advisor
Cricket Reps Congratulations to Cameron Jackson, Year 12, who has been selected into the Otago U19 tournament squad that will compete in the National U19 tournament in Lincoln from 4th-12th December. Paige Loggenberg and Kloe Vermeir have also been selected into the Otago U15 cricket squad to compete at the National Girls Tournament in Whanganui in January. Queenstown Marathon 10km Run A number of WHS students competed last weekend in various events of the Queenstown Marathon. Three members of the school Cross Country team were on the podium for the Junior (U16) section of the 10km race. Aleks Chieftz finished 3rd overall in the Men's open category, and 1st in the age group and has the record for the fastest time in the age group. Benjamin Britton, 4th overall in the Men's open, and 2nd in the age group and Todd Vermier 10th overall, 3rd in the age group. Laura Allen Sports Coordinator
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Benjamin Britton, Aleks Chieftz and Todd Vermeir
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The Year 10 students were out today on their pre-Branches tramps!
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S T J O H N U P D A T E
St John and Homecare Medical are pleased to advise that the 111 Clinical Hub will be implemented in the South Canterbury, Canterbury, West Coast and Southern DHB areas during December, as part of a New Zealand-wide rollout during 2017. We have prepared the below one page overview. If you require any further information about this initiative, please visit the St John website or contact us, as per the details below. We’re making improvements to the 111 service in the Southern, South Canterbury, West Coast and Canterbury DHB areas If you need an ambulance urgently, we’ll get one to you as soon as possible. If you don’t need an ambulance, we’ll find the best treatment for you. We’ll do that by having an experienced St John nurse or paramedic call you back and perform a detailed telephone assessment. We call this the 111 Clinical Hub. Will I get an ambulance if we call for an incident involving a student or staff member? If the incident is urgent or potentially life-threatening, the closest ambulance will be sent as soon as possible. Only in non-urgent situations will we assess whether there may be a better care option, in which case a St John nurse or paramedic will call you back to provide expert advice and recommend a plan. The 111 Clinical Hub launched in Auckland over three years ago and now operates throughout most of New Zealand. For a video on what happens when you call 111 and frequently asked questions involving the 111 Clinical Hub please click HERE. When does the 111 Clinical Hub launch in the Southern, South Canterbury, West Coast and Canterbury DHB areas? The 111 Clinical Hub launches in the following new areas during December: Canterbury DHB area covering the area Kaikoura in the north to Ashburton in the south. Southern DHB area covering the area from the Waitaki River down to Stewart Island. South Canterbury DHB area covering the area including Timaru, Temuka, Fairlie, Geraldine and Mount Cook. West Coast DHB area covering the area of Karamea in the north down to Haast in the south. Why are we implementing the 111 Clinical Hub? The Clinical Hub enables St John to provide the right care at the right time to 111 callers who may not require an ambulance, through a professional clinical telephone assessment. This helps reduce the volume of non-urgent presentations at emergency departments where safe and appropriate, while also freeing up ambulances to respond to those patients who do require a time-critical response. If you have any questions that can’t be answered by visiting the St John website above, please contact St John National Patient Pathways Manager, Kris Gagliardi by emailing [email protected]. Remember to always call 111 in an emergency. Yours sincerely Kris Gagliardi National Patient Pathways Manager St John
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Important dates for your diary…
WHO EVENT DATE
Yr 10 Branches Camp 29 Nov-10 Dec
Yr 11,12,13 Last Day of NCEA Exams Fri 1 Dec
Yr 9, 10 Junior Prizegiving 1.30pm Tue 12 Dec
B R A N C H E S T R U S T 5 0 Y E A R B O O K
Branches Trust are in the process of getting a 50 year Branches Camp Book written. If anybody is interested in helping with the production of the book as well as photo sorting that would be great! Please contact Louise Ward 0276641001 or [email protected]
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Sunday lessons now available Dan Gerard Driving Instruction has a professional male and female driving instructor, and is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Driver Educators (NZIDE). The instructors offer high quality driver training in Queenstown. They cover a range of driving lessons. Learner lessons for beginners Assessment for Learner drivers who have been
taught by family and need their skills polished before sitting their Restricted Test
Refresher lessons to brush up before sitting their Full Test
Reversing and parking tuition - simple techniques for confidence when parallel parking and reversing
www.drivinginstruction.co.nz/ [email protected] Rach Gerard: 027 273 9610 Dan Gerard: 027 349 2447
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE the next AA New Zealand Defensive Driving Course is being held in Queenstown after the NCEA exams finish in early December. Please contact me as soon as possible to register your interest in attending. By email [email protected] or txt 0276233534.
The Wakatipu Anglican Parish is holding their Annual Market Day on Saturday 25 November from 9am to 12pm on the grounds of St Peters Church, Church Street Queenstown. There will be baking, jam, accessories, jewellery, books, silent auction, plant, flowers, Devonshire tea, sausage sizzle and music.
Phil Hartshorn's Dunedin School of Music Guitar, Drums and Bass Tuition
Full Time Professional Music Teaching. Phil Hartshorn BA (HONS) PGDip Tching
Web: dunedinschoolofmusic.nz Phone: 021 075 0927
I want to make you an awesome player, fast.
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