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1 December 2017

Merry Christmas!

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Principal’s Report

Board of Trustees’ Report

My personal thanks and acknowledgement to everyone who has contributed to another very successful year at Hargest. This includes the staff, both teaching and non-teaching; you, the parents and caregivers; and so many students who have found, for themselves, that “giving” can be more rewarding than just “taking”.

Merry Christmas to you all. My hope is that you have the chance to enjoy some very special family time somewhere during the next few weeks.

Andy WoodPrincipal

The final Board meeting of the year included discussion on the content and wording of the Hargest Mission and Vision Statements. These are the foundation of the school’s purpose and philosophy, and are being reviewed for the first time in seven years. Parents will have an opportunity to contribute their views early next year.

As a Board, we would like to extend our very best wishes to you all for the festive season, and look forward to continuing to represent you, the Hargest community, throughout 2018.

Note: The full ERO report for James Hargest’s recent review is now up on the ERO web site. www.ero.govt.nz

Matua Neitana Tane

Mā pango mā whero ka oti te mahi!With leadership and workmanship the job gets done! Ka nui te mihi. Thank you to all of the parents and caregivers who have given so much willingly to the whānau form group and to the kapa haka this year. Also, to all of the staff here at James Hargest who have given generously of their good will and energy to help invigorate and develop our Māoritanga our sincere and heartfelt thanks. The hard work that has gone on during the

year will reflect in the conclusion of our academic calender for 2017. Ka tuku te mihi manaaki ki ngā tauira whairawa. Our wishes are with our senior students who have just faced the rigours of External Examination.Ngā mihi o te wā tonu nei kei runga i a tātou katoa. Best wishes to all for the festive season.

Mauri ora!Neitana (Nathan) Tane

Whanau Report

Julie PascoChairperson

PTA ReportThe Uniform Sales are on Tuesday 12 December and Tuesday 23 January, with PURCHASING from 4.30-5.30, and SALES from 6.30-7.30 pm. Please remember that for health reasons, garments should be washed and ironed immediately beforehand. At the present time we have an over supply of kilts, so we advise that we will not be purchasing these in the December sale. That situation may (or may not) change prior to the January sale. We do welcome donations of items, and remind you that all proceeds from this activity run by your PTA volunteers is 100% returned to the school as additional

benefits for our students which would not otherwise be available. Finally, on behalf of the parent body, the PTA extends sincere thanks to all JHC staff and management for your efforts throughout 2017 to bring positive outcomes for our children, and the contribution you make towards developing a strong and principled community. I wish you all a very safe and rejuvenating summer break.

Julie PascoChairpersonJames Hargest College PTA

Chris O’ConnorChairperson

Andy WoodPrincipal

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Staff Leaving 2017Nadia Rose

Mrs Rose retires this year after 42 years of service to James Hargest College. Wow! Where to start?An Invercargill girl with Southland Rep status in netball, basketball and swimming, Mrs Rose was initially employed in 1976 as a PE teacher, becoming Head of Department (HOD) in 1984. In between short maternity leaves to have her two children, she re-trained by distance through Massey University and became the school’s (one and only) Guidance Counsellor in 1990.She then became one of two Assistant Principals in 1997, when she and Mrs Elder together replaced the retiring Senior Mistress. Mrs Rose was subsequently appointed Associate Principal (with responsibility for the Senior Campus) at the time of the merger of Hargest, Rosedale and Collingwood in 2005. So as well as a fit and sporty counsellor, we now had a fit and sporty senior leader with counselling skills as well!This combination of experience, expertise and interests resulted in a period of 20 years of outstanding executive leadership.She has continued, throughout, to provide moral and practical support to sporting teams and staff, attending a number of games each week, as well as maintaining a close association with Waterpolo, Netball and Basketball in particular. Her personal interest and awhi has given many a coach and player a lift, just knowing she was watching, interested and present.Mrs Rose will be remembered for the way she made each of us feel: important, valued, listened to, supported, and sometimes (when we needed it) challenged. Her work has been quintessentially relational. She has been “keeper of the culture” of what we now call “The Hargest Way”. She has dealt with naughty kids firmly, fairly but always kindly.We will all miss Mrs Rose, whoever we are. Some of us have worked with her for decades. An entire generation of current parents were taught by her, or had dealings with her as they went through Hargest. Yet

for today’s students, her smile, enthusiasm, warmth and energy remain just as vital as ever.We salute Mrs Rose’s extraordinary contribution to this wonderful school. She is one of the reasons it is a wonderful school. She has influenced many, many lives for good.We all wish her every happiness for the next chapter of her life!

Alex Batista

In May of this year the Science Department welcomed Alex Batista to cover a maternity leave position. Alex slotted nicely into the department and happily took over four classes. This was his first teaching experience in New Zealand and his positive attitude was clearly evident in all of his lessons. During this time Alex welcomed his own baby, a boy named Hector, into his family. We wish him all the best for his future teaching career in New Zealand.

Reuben Fletcher

Reuben Fletcher came to James Hargest from Victoria University where he graduated with a Post Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching. Reuben has taught English from Year 9 through to Year 12. He has been a popular teacher appreciated by students and his colleagues for his quick wit and personable character. We are sorry to see Reuben leave to take up a full time permanent position at Roncalli College in Timaru where he will teach English and establish a Spanish course.

Roseanne Fletcher

Roseanne Fletcher also came to Hargest this year after graduating with a conjoint degree in both Secondary and Primary teaching. This has been a huge bonus for us as Roseanne’s versatility has enabled her to teach Year 11, 10 and 9 English as well as Social Studies. Roseanne will be missed by her colleagues and students. She has a very warm and relaxed character and has impressed us all with her very sharp intellect. We wish her well in her next teaching position in Timaru.

Francine Knowles

Francine joined the Languages Department to teach Spanish for Terms 3 and 4, while Ms Reme Leiva-Fernandez was away on leave. Ms Knowles’ dedication and her language knowledge from her time in Costa Rica as a student was invaluable. Next year she will be continuing her contribution by teaching Te Reo on the Junior Campus.

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Staff Leaving 2017 (cont.)Ben Conway

Ben returned to James Hargest, having first been a student here, at the beginning of Term 2 this year. He has operated as a bit of a Mr Fixit for the Mathematics department. For a variety of reasons Ben has filled in by taking all manner of classes from Year 9 to Year 13. As a trained Physics teacher he took these new challenges in his stride and leaves us as a hardworking and flexible member of our department. While at James Hargest he also got involved in the wider life of the school being involved with camps. We wish him well as he leaves to take up a position outside of teaching.

Rose Sutton

Rose returned to the Mathematics department this year as a part time teacher to help solve a shortage in teaching staff. This was very much appreciated. Initially she taught 3 classes from Year 9 to Year 12. Her caring and helpful approach has been valued by her students. Rose has taken the Year 9 Olympiad club. We wish her well in the future.

Simon Taylor

Simon Taylor taught itinerant Brass for two and a half years. He was an excellent Brass tutor and we were lucky to have him even though it was such a short time. Simon also helped with our jazz bands and tutored Chamber groups during his time with us. He left during the year to accompany his family to Sweden.

Hayley Chalmers

Hayley taught Science at Hargest from the beginning of 2016 and left to go on maternity leave mid way through Term Two. She welcomed baby George soon after her leave commenced. Hayley was a valued, and hard working member of the Science department and she has been missed. Hayley was also heavily involved in the College stage challenge team which won at Regionals this year. We wish her well

Brian Coyle

Brian returned to Hargest as a member

of the Technical Department after seven years away at Menzies College, and for the last three years has been a cheerful, strong, member of staff. He is leaving us to join St Peter’s College in Gore as Head of Department. Brian has made an excellent contribution to the school programme in a variety of ways. We will miss him but are happy to see him go to another school on promotion.

Corlia du Preez

Thank you to Mrs Du Preez who has been teaching part time in the Student Support Centre this year. She has formed lovely relationships with the students there, and gone out of her way to make her programmes engaging and effective. Thank you, Mrs Du Preez!

Trudy ReadWe appreciate Trudy’s versatility and adaptability. She stepped back into a teaching role at Hargest three year’s ago and has worked tirelessly the in the Digital Technologies , Foods and Fashion, Accounting and Economics Departments. It has been wonderful having Trudy back, especially with all her practical knowledge from running a business in the hospitality industry.

Rhonda Baird

It is with much sadness we have farewelled Rhonda Baird. She has been the Junior Campus Librarian for the last twelve years and Rosedale librarian for the five years

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Staff Leaving 2017 (cont.)before the merger. She has seen many changes during that time; upgrading of the computerised library system, changes in digital technology, the introduction of the “COW” computers on wheels, laptops and iPads. Rhonda has a wonderful sense of humour and is able to connect quickly with students and staff. Over the years she has been a key figure in recording placings in Athletics, running the projector for Southspell and taking photographs for the Junior Campus for all our events. Her Book Day staging in the library and costumes to go with the theme are legendary. Rhonda is a much loved colleague and a friend to all. We wish her a long and happy retirement.

Debbie Ritchie

We have again appreciated Mrs Ritchie’s unassuming but dedicated service in the Social Studies and PE departments, part-time, this year. Mrs Ritchie has worked with us for some years now, balancing teaching duties with looking after her young family. Thank you, Mrs Ritchie! 

Trish Anderson

Trish’s bubbly, efficient personality for ten years helped to ensure that the administration side of the Sports Department always ran smoothly. Her positive rapport with both staff and students and her enthusiastic support of all things sport in the school were enjoyed and appreciated. Trish was always willing to help out in other areas of the school and her friendly smile was seen in several admin areas around the school. (Note: Trish left her position during the year).

Kristina Mason

We are sad to farewell Kristina after eight years at James Hargest College. Kristina taught Physical Education and Health as well as English. She made an enormous

contribution to netball administration and coaching during her time here. Kristina was also our Specialist Classroom Teacher and our staff valued her in her role as mentor and coach. She has decided not to return after her maternity leave. We wish her well with her young family.

Martha McSoriley

Martha joined the English Department in 2013. She quickly established herself as an exceptional teacher. Martha was very organised and showed considerable talent in ‘finding the gaps’ in her students’ learning. Martha has been very busy outside the classroom producing two beautiful daughters. We were pleased to see Martha return part time last year before motherhood intervened. We hope to see her return to Hargest in the future.

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Year 8 GraduationSocial & Celebration

Bus ArrangementsLast Day both Campuses

The Otatara bus will leave at 12.15pm on the last day, 8 December. The other buses will run as normal from 3.00pm.

Wednesday 6 December, 7.00-9.00pmFree entry

Free photo booth, photos of class groups, supper provided, chocolate and water for

sale.Tidy dress, parents must collect their

children, no one will be allowed to walk home alone or with friends.

Come and celebrate the end of two wonderful years at the Junior Campus!

On Monday 30 October, the school launched the latest edition of its art and creative writing magazine Interrobang. The poet Cilla McQueen attended, and local artist Gordon Ballantyne also spoke and showed his work. After we showed the magazine to The Southland Times, they sent a journalist and a photographer out to the school to interview two of the students who had created the magazine. The picture show Year 9 student, Natasha Guha-Tyrie, reading her work to an audience of students and proud parents.You can buy the magazine from school reception for $5.

InterrobangMagazine Launch

ArtJunior Campus

Readers CupReport

Science

After a tight tiebreaker round, James Hargest took out 2nd place in the recent Readers Cup Competition.Congratulations to the team of Eben Zsemlye, Blake Prattley, Natasha Guha-Tyrie and Dylan McKay.

Year 8 science - The candle in water trick- engaging in science, making predictions and recording

observations.

Year 7 science - investigating in science using the Bunsen burners and other lab equipment safely and

recording observations.

As part of the year 7 Electricity unit some classes visited the wind farm in Bluff.

Year 8’s Savannah Sinclair & Emily Kempton of Room 11 underway with their sculpture unit in art - thinking

sideways and using their imaginations to design an eco home of the future.

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Hargest Academic Blues 2018Academic ExcellenceFor Academic Excellence the Hargest system of awards is based on the NZQA system of endorsing certificates with Excellence, except that Excellence credits must be earned in one calendar year (ie 2017). To gain a general Excellence a student must gain at least 50 Excellence credits at that or a higher level.

Subject/Course ExcellenceTo gain Subject/Course Excellence a student must gain 14 or more credits at Excellence in a subject in one calendar year. Of these, at least 3 credits must be from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed standards in that subject.

Ka Hikitia“The Step Up”

Tuesday 30 January 2018 is the date of the Ka Hikitia, when all students who have graduated from the Junior Campus will gather together to make the “step up” to the Senior Campus. This is a school ritual which began in 2008, and marks the next step in our James Hargest College students’ education.The 2018 Year 9’s will meet in the atrium at 8.50am, where the Junior Campus council and Year 8 teachers will lead the students up the road to be welcomed onto the Senior Campus.

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International FarewellsWilliam Xie transferring to ChristchurchEllie Cao moving to AustraliaNat Dechosilpa University in ThailandMulan Mitvareesamphun University in ThailandYura Tanaka returning to Kunei High School in OsakaMei Ejima returning to Kunei High School in OsakaCindy Chen going to University in ChristchurchHarry Cheung joining a University Foundation Course in AustraliaErica Lee continuing her schooling in Vancouver, CanadaTimo Kauppert returning to his school in GermanyGornkawin Panma returns to ThailandIthikorn Ritsongsak returns to ThailandThey have all made a wonderful contribution to the culture of James Hargest College. We wish them all the best for their future.

Invercargill Working Men’s Club

Wednesday 6 December6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.For Year 13 students and

their caregivers, tickets are $40 each available from the

school office.

James Hargest Junior Campus are currently looking for warm, welcoming,

caring Host Families for International students aged from 10yrs – 13yrs for

2018.Hosting can range in duration from 10 days – 1 year. There is no requirement

to have your own child at the Junior Campus, but, you must be able to

provide a safe and caring environment for an International student, be willing to treat the student as a

valued family member, be respectful, mindful and empathetic and be able to communicate well with young people.A fortnightly payment is provided for each student and I will be available

for any support or assistance you may need during your student’s stay.

For more information please contact - Kylie Hodson

James Hargest Junior Campus International Administrator, 03

2179250 work 0272017811 cell - [email protected]

Year 13 Graduation

Dinner

Host Families Wanted

Following our carefully staged plan, our 1-1 device environment (commonly called BYOD - Bring Your Own Device) will be operating next year at Years 7, 8, 9 and 10.We strongly recommend that, where at all possible, students be equipped with their own personal device at these year levels next year.Local retailers will be offering many special Christmas deals over the coming months, and have all been given our

specification guidelines (these are available on the James Hargest web site:www.jameshargest.school.nz).We do not prescribe a particular brand, device, or retailer.

Attention Parents of Years 7-10Personal Devices

At the Student Support Centre we created our own books or calendars. It took us three weeks to make these using Snapfish. They were part of our Science project for Term Four. We waited for a special deal and placed our order when there was 50% discount! We made them for our families or pets. We love our books and we can’t wait to give them to our family and friends.

Photos: SSC Leavers Lunch. Leavers for 2018 are Mason Bowman, Jane Fox, Luke Randell-Miller.

Student Support CentreNews

Our school leavers this year all have positive futures to look forward to. Jane is going to Southland Community College to further her training in her chosen career of coaching young people. She will be balancing that with her own swimming career which means working hard in a National Development squad in preparation for the next Para Olympics.Mason has part- time employment at United Video, Stadium Southland and Southland DisAbilities Enterprises. He will still find time to enjoy his fitness sessions at Fusion Fitness.Luke has part time employment at Koha Kai and Southland DisAbilities Enterprises as well as Work Experience on ILT Ascot’s gardening team. Luke will be enjoying the independence of being in a flat for the first time.We wish our leavers all the best for a wonderful future.Mrs. Sanderson, HOD, SSC.

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Sporting and Cultural Blues Awards 2017AerobicsAnais MaclennanKate Harvey

AthleticsEsther AyoadeElena Chetland de VriesJaimee CoverdaleQuinn HartleyEmma HewittFinn RogersSkye SingerJames TudorAndrea McDowell - reEmma Ryan - reMac Stodart - re

BadmintonDaniel WellsKate Loan - reSamuel Loan - re

BasketballTom Cowie -reHayden Gutsell - reMac Stodart - reNathan Walker - reFraser Wiseman - re

Brass BandReuben BrownTom StewartSamuel Loan - reJack McKenzie - re

Canoe PoloBrianna MorrisonEmily Jagoutz - reJordan Reid - re

Chamber MusicAlex ThomsonDonald Thomson

Lewis Thomson

ChessCorbin FraserAmy LeeFred Mun

CricketJenna MoynihanAlexandra Fenwick - re

CyclingRhylee AkeroydCody HarveyEmily PatersonHunter GoughConor ShearingMadeleine Gough - reNepia Ruwhiu - re

DebatingMackenzie FallowDramaSarah-Lene Hogg

FootballSean AngusSamantha BernardTom BernardElena Chetland de VriesBen ClixbyConor EvansPayton GrieveBrandy Brown - reBen Nind – re

GolfLiam Hewitt

GymnasticsLachlan AndersonLewis Thomson

HockeyMadison BurkeBrooke KingPiper MuirheadAndrew PophamKate RyanSamuel Maher – reJordan Reid – reEmma Ryan – re

Mountain BikingRhylee AkeroydCody HarveyEmily Paterson

MusicReuben Brown

NetballHollie Findlay

OrchestraJack McKenzie

Public SpeakingSarah Boniface

Rock QuestLiam FairbairnNepia RuwhiuJack Shaw

RowingBrendon EylesSummer JubbCaleb TurnbullMax Dawson – re

RugbyRhys Blaas

SoftballTate Mulligan

Jack SteelMitchell TweedieSamuel Maher – re

SquashHamish DudleyHayley Flett – reHayden O’Connor – reLachlan Thwaites – reAnna O’Connor - reSamantha Taplin – re

SwimmingDaniel StrangJacob Blomfield – reJack Corkery – reJane Fox – re

Synchronised SwimmingArielle Wilkes – re

Table TennisJordan CruickshankAndrew FlemingMaia Cavanagh – reFinn Holden – reHolly Wu – re

TriathlonFinn Rogers

Underwater HockeyFinn RowlandAndre VergeerCaleb Westbury

VolleyballMary–Jane GroveGabrielle Milne

re = Repeat from last year

WaterpoloSouth Island TournamentOn the 27th of October the James Hargest Junior Campus Gold water polo team set off to Dunedin to play in the South Island Intermediate School competition. We were very unfortunate on the first day, having two losses with low margin score lines, despite the great water polo that was played by each and everyone of the students. The second day some fantastic water polo was played and we came out with 2 draws. Sadly the draw didn’t go our way. We ended up playing off for 5th and 6th against a combined schools team for Canterbury, who were training for nationals and had won all their games so far. We held out well for the entire games; however, we ended up losing by one goal in the final few seconds of the competition. Although we didn’t quite get the results we were looking for, the James Hargest team had some really great moments, improving every game and making the school proud.

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Congratulations to Connor Shearing who broke the New Zealand Under 19 Mens Flying 200 metre Time Trial record this month at the ILT Velodrome in Invercargill.Oceania Track Cycling Championships are being held in Cambridge this week and congratulations to Emily Paterson and Connor Shearing who are riding for New Zealand. Connor Shearing Silver medal in U19 Mens Team sprint, 4th U19 Mens Kilo Emily Paterson Silveedal in the U19 Womens Team PursuitMaddy Gough (Southld) 4th U9 Team SprintEwan Syme (Southld) 5th U19 Mens KiloNepia Ruwhiu (Southld) 8th U19 Mens Kilo

Awesome results to our James Hargest Year 7 & 8 team who won all their games in the Arena Softball competition for Term 4.Congratulations to Abby Wallace, Kiana Collet, Connor Steel and Jamie Whittington who have been selected for Southland U15 Softball teams.

The year 7 and 8 Girls rugby team has been training hard in preparation for their Tournament on 24 November at Woodlands Rugby Club. Last year they finished runners up and will be keen to go one better this year. For the majority of the team this will be the first time they have played Tackle rugby.

Oceania Track CyclingResults

SoftballJunior Campus

Girls’ RugbyJunior Campus

Congratulations to the following students who were recognised for their outstanding sporting achievements at the recent Southland Secondary School Sports Awards.Future ChampionsAerobics: Kate HarveyAthletics and Hockey: Emma RyanBasketball: Mac StodartCanoe Polo: Emily Jagoutz and Isaac FlettCycling: Emily PatersonGolf: Liam HewittGymnastics: Lewis ThomsonHockey: Sam MaherKayaking: Emily Jagoutz and Jack McKenzieSquash: Anna O’ConnorSoftball: Mitchell TweedieSwimming: Jack CorkeryTable Tennis: Finn HoldenWaterskiing: Emma Blatch and Chris Grant

Contribution to SportFinalist: Will DymondFinalist and Overall Winner: Fraser Wiseman

Team of the YearFinalist: U20 Cycling Team of Nepia Ruwhiu, Ewan Syme and Conor Shearing

Digital Media CompetitionFinalists: Janelle Tinker and Emily Williamson

Athlete With a DisabilityFinalist and Overall Winner: Jane Fox

Junior Sportsman of the YearFinalists: Mitchell Tweedie Finn Holden Junior Sportswoman of the YearFinalists: Anna O’Connor Arielle WilkesFinalist and Overall Winner: Rhylee Akeroyd

Senior Sportsman of the YearFinalists: Tom Cowie Jacob Blomfield Mac Stodart

Senior Sportswoman of the YearFinalists: Kate Harvey Andrea McDowell Emma Ryan

Sports AwardsSouthland Secondary Schools’

Back Row (left to right): Brandy Brown (Coach), Haylay van Beek, Lucy Nind, Ella Yule, Sophie Oliver, Emily Kennedy (Coach)

Front Row (left to right): Tara Shirley, Lucy Machen, Maddison Grieve, Rhiannon Henderson

VolleyballYear 9 and 10 Girls Winners

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The finals were held on Friday 24 November at Splash Palace.In the Year 7 and 8 section James Hargest Gold beat Verdon College 11-4 to win the competition.James Hargest Silver lost to Southland Girls’ High School 3-8.In the Senior A Grade Section James Hargest Boys beat Southland Boys’ High School 10-7 to win the competition.

WaterpoloSouthland Secondary Schools’ Competition

RowingNovice Girls’

Novice Girls’ after finishing their first regatta for the year. They won all their races which was a great start to the season.

Novice girls won all their races at the first regatta. Now getting ready for our first major regatta at Lake Dunstan soon.

James Hargest had a representation with 8 teams of 4 at the Town Zone Schools Golf tournament on Monday 13 November.Congratulations to Halle Faherty, Ronan Shearing, Blake Humphrey and Neave Rowland whom were placed second overall.Two James Hargest teams have qualified to play at the Southland Primary School Champi-onships on Thursday 30 November.Team 1 - Halle Faherty, Ronan Shearing, Blake Humphery, Neave RowlandTeam 2 - Corvin O’Rourke, Emma Faherty, Laura Jackson, Max Harrington

GolfSouthland Primary Schools’ Golf Tournament

Halle Faherty and Tyler Hawke represented James Hargest College for the Invercargill Zone at the Southland Primary Tennis Championships on Wednesday 1 November.Congratulations to Halle for being the Southland champion in the Year 7 and 8 Girls section. Halle was also selected to represent Southland at the Southern Regional Event in Dunedin on Thursday 9 November where she came second. Halle went on to compete at the South Island Primary and Intermediate Championships in Timaru November 27 and 28.

TennisJunior Campus

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The students are very proud of the new garden area which students and staff have developed at the Junior Campus. Much of the funds and materials have been donated to the school. The garden will provide herbs and other vegetables which will be used in the foods room as part of lessons. Poutama Waaka, Dylan Reid, Robbie Checketts and Flynn Laker are working hard to maintain the garden area.

Staff Contribution to Lunchtime Culture

Just a couple of the fabulous designs based around the theme of kindness that each homeroom worked on with the cans.

Brenda King from the Salvation Army saying a big thank you to Lia Brown, Hayley Hyde and Kiara Faga for the 1,835 cans the junior campus collected for the Watties Cans for Good can collection that was held in early November. The Salvation army were very impressed with the huge amount of cans. A tremendous effort and a big thank you to everyone who donated a can for this worthwhile cause.

The Junior Campus hosted the Science Roadshow on Monday 20th November.About 400 students from a variety of primary schools visited during the day.Once again there were many fantastic demonstration experiments shown and a wide variety of hands on exhibits. Favourites this year were exhibits on metal detectors, air pressure, infra red cameras and hovercrafts.We were very fortunate to have Invercargill MP Sarah Dowey come and visit and try out some of the exhibits (she loved the hovercraft)A big thanks to our 12 wonderful student demonstrators who had a long day explaining how things work to other students.

Watties Cans for GoodJunior Campus

Science Road ShowJunior Campus

Vegetable GardenJunior Campus

Mr Burrows, Mr Richardsonand Mr Byatt

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Term 1: Friday 26 January Course Consultation for Years 12 and 13 students as contacted Monday 29 January Teacher Only Day Tuesday 30 January Year 7, 8 and 9 start Wednesday 31 January All students at school Tuesday 6 February Waitangi Day Holiday Friday 13 April Term One ends

Term 2: Starts on Monday 30 April Ends on Friday 6 July

Term 3: Starts on Monday 23 July Ends on Friday 28 September

Term 4: Starts on Monday 15 October Ends on Wednesday 12 December (to be confirmed)

Dates for 2018

Service AwardsJunior Campus

Congratulations to the following students who have received a Service Award:

Road PatrolKate Anderson-Forbes

CanteenGeorgia Hawke, Brianna LoanKaiawhina - Student Buddy

Brianna LoanLibrary

Hayley Hyde, Olivia BirchRec Shed

Kate Anderson-ForbesStudent Support

Georgia Hawke, Brianna Loan, Jorja McKinley

Values AwardsJunior Campus

(Drawn in Assembly each week)

Room 4 Olivia Birch Room 4 Olivar Cowie Room 4 Hunter Howe Room 5 Lia Brown Room 7 Finn Excell Room 10 Sacha Horton Room 10 Sheilah Wilson Room 14 Louis Pienaar Room 14 Annabelle Atkins Room 16 Hugo Ludlow Room 18 Eden Selman Room 18 Summer Harwood

All Year 11-13 students are expected to be at school on Tuesday 5 December for Documentation Day at 10.00am in the Hall. This is when documentation envelopes are given out (these include References, School Magazine, Certificates, final newsletter, etc) provided all text and library books have been returned, accounts paid, and musical instruments/sports gear returned.

Documentation Day Year 11-13

Tuesday 5 December @ 7.30pm in the Senior Campus GymnasiumYears 7 and 8Thursday 7 December @ 5.00pm in the Junior Campus HallYears 9 and 10Friday 8 December @ 10.00am in the Senior Campus Gymnasium

All whānau, parents and caregivers are welcome to attend these ceremonies.

Prizegivings 2017

We have a large number of jackets, sweatshirts, school jerseys, black shoes, sports shoes, track pants, socks and miscellaneous items of clothing in lost property. Apart from uniform items, unclaimed clothing will be given to a charity. Please ask your children to check for lost clothing.

Unclaimed Property Junior Campus

Friday 26 January 2018

Years 12 and 13 (2018)All students will be emailed

to indicate whether they are required to attend

Course Consultation

2018

GRADUATION2017

Family, friends and Whānau are warmly

welcomed to the 2017 Senior Campus

Graduation Ceremony.

Year 9 Wednesday 6 December at 10 am in Gym 3 with a fun afternoon to followYear 10 Thursday 7

December at 10am in Gym 3.

WELL DONE, ALL YEAR 9 & 10

STUDENTSRecently, with the seniors leaving for NCEA exams, we ran our own junior examinations. These ran very smoothly, and afterwards many teachers commented that students this year had a particularly good attitude. You turned up on time, worked quietly and had all your gear. In Year 10 Maths we didn’t have to give out a single calculator! The standard of work was high. Thanks also to our parents who have fostered this serious and responsible attitude.

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Year 8 Picnic Day(Date

amendment)The Junior Campus Year 8

Picnic Day will be on Tuesday 05 December 2017, NOT

Monday 04 December 2017 as stated in the November

newsletter.

HPV VaccineJunior CampusThe School Based Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Immunisation Programme will again be offering the HPV vaccine to boys and girls in Year 8 in 2018. This will be a two dose vaccine programme with a 6 month gap between the doses. The HPV vaccine is the final immunisation given as part of New Zealand’s free childhood immunisation programme.Consent forms with information on the vaccine will be sent home with your child in February 2018 for you to fill out and return to the school. If you would like more information on this immunisation programme please go to: www.health.govt.nz/hpv. HPV Immunisation Team, WellSouth, 40 Clyde Street, Invercargill. Phone: 2146436 or 0800 800 249.

Bus ArrangementsJunior Campus - Last Day

The Junior Campus will close at 12.00 noon on Friday 8 December. Students need to make arrangements to be collected from school at 12.00 pm. Bus students will be picked up from the Junior Campus at 12.15 pm.

End of Year Reports

Stationery ListsFor Years 7, 8 & 9 in 2018

PTA Uniform SalesDecember and January 2018

Sun BlockJunior Campus

Year 7 and 8 Reports will be emailed on Thursday the 7 December at 4pm. Please inform the office if you have had a change of email address to ensure you receive your child’s report. Year 9 and 10 reports will be emailed on Friday 8 December during the morning.

Stationery lists are available on the James Hargest website www.jameshargest.school.nz (under general information); order on-line from the OfficeMax website www.myschool.co.nz or at OfficeMax 109 Yarrow Street Invercargill. All stationery is required for the first day of school in 2018.

These will be held on:Tuesday 12 December 2017

4.30pm: Buy In6.30pm: Sell out

andTuesday 23 January 2018

4.30pm: Buy In6.30pm: Sell out

EFTPOS will be available

We encourage students to use sunblock during breaks outside and have sun block available on the counter at the Junior Campus office.

Have you shifted house, changed internet service

provider or phone provider lately?

Please ensure that your details are up to date.

You can easily check what details we have by logging into https://kamarportal.jameshargest.school.nz

Change of Details

AccountsJunior Campus

School accounts are now overdue for payment. Payment can be made by cheque, cash or eftpos. Internet banking and automatic payments are welcome, as are partial payments.Automatic payments: When your child moves into Year 9, please remember to change the James Hargest College bank account you put the money into:Senior Campus A/c No: 02 0924 0408612 02.

School AccountsAll school accounts for Junior and Senior Campuses will be emailed. If you do not receive an account, please contact the Junior Campus on 2179250 or the Senior

Campus on 2176129.We encourage automatic payments. Payments can also be made to the school offices

by cash, cheque, Eftpos or internet banking.The Junior Campus bank account number is

BNZ 02-0924-0408612-01.The Senior Campus bank account number is

BNZ 02-0924-0408612-02.

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Coming Events for 2017/2018

Senior CampusDecember 2017Fri 1 NZSS Athletics (1-3 December)Mon 4 Junior Clearance Forms issuedTues 5 10.00am: Senior Documentation in the Hall 11.30am: Senior Prizegiving Practice Senior Prizegiving at 7.30pm in Gym 3Wed 6 Year 9 Graduation at 10.00am in Gym 3 Periods 4 and 5: Fun Afternoon Year 13 Graduation DinnerThur 7 Year 10 Graduation at 10.00am in Gym 3 Period 5: Year 9 and 10 Prizegiving PracticeFri 8 Year 9 and 10 Prizegiving at 10.00am in Gym 3 12.00pm: Students released Year 9 and 10 Reports emailed homeTues 12 PTA Uniform Sale in the Hall 4.30pm: Buy In 6.30pm: Sell out

January 2018Fri 26 Course Consultation for Years 12 and 13 students as contactedMon 29 Teacher Only DayTues 30 Year 7, 8 and 9 startWed 31 All students at school

February 2018Tues 6 Waitangi Day Holiday

Junior CampusDecember 2017Fri 1 Year 7 Picnic DayMon 4 Year 8 Picnic DayWed 6 1.40-3.00pm: Year 8 Graduation 7.00-9.00pm: Year 8 Graduation SocialThur 7 11.05am-12.05pm: Year 7 Merit Assembly 5.00-7.00pm: Excellence Prizegiving in Junior Campus Hall Year 7 Merit AssemblyFri 8 Last day Term 4 2017 - finishing at 12.00pmTues 12 4.30-5.30pm: Second Hand Uniform Sale “Buy In” 6.30-7.30pm: Second Hand Uniform Sale “Sell Out”

January 2018Tues 23 4.30-5.30pm: Second Hand Uniform Sale “Buy In” 6.30-7.30pm: Second Hand Uniform Sale “Sell Out”Mon 29 Year 7 students (2018) “Open Classroom” strictly between 2.00-3.00pmWed 30 Students are to come to the Junior Campus at the following times: Year 7 @ 8.45-9.10am to the Hall Year 8 @ 10.50am to the Hall Year 9 @ 8.45am to the Atrium for the Ka Hikitia 1.40pm: Mihi Whakatau - Full school welcome (Parents welcome - standing room only)

E-mail NewslettersIf you do not already receive the newsletter link via e-mail, and wish to do so, could you

please [email protected] stating

your son’s/daughter’s name(s) and which year level they are in.

The next newsletter will be issued on Friday 9 February 2018.

Hard copies of the newsletter are issued to the youngest child in each family. Newsletters

are available on the Hargest web sitewww.jameshargest.school.nz.

All families with home email addresses will be sent a link the day the newsletter is

distributed.

Information UpdatesIf you have any changes to your details (e.g. address, phone numbers, medical details, emergency contacts, etc), please let the

school know as soon as possible in order to keep our records up-to-date.

Please email Mrs France (Senior Campus) with any changes at

[email protected] phone 2176129

or Mrs Murphy (Junior Campus) [email protected]

or phone 2179250

Parent, Caregiver, Whanau and

Community EngagementAt James Hargest College we are always

interested in engaging with our community and listening to parents, whanau and the wider community. If you have any good

ideas or there is something special that has happened regarding Hargest, or there are issues, concerns or complaints we should

be aware of, please contact the school office Senior Campus (2176129) or Junior Campus (2179250) or via email, office@

jameshargest.school.nzYou will be put in contact with an

appropriate staff member.

Junior Campus6 Layard Street, Invercargill

Phone 03 2179250, Fax 03 2173152Email: [email protected]

Senior Campus288 Layard Street, Invercargill

Phone 03 2176129, Fax 03 2170351Email: [email protected]: www.jameshargest.school.nz

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