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8 February 2019

It‘s All About Team!

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Principal’s ReportNau mai - haere mai!

Welcome to 2019, and to all new students and families joining us for the first time, a warm welcome to the Hargest community!

I am pleased to advise we are starting the year fully staffed in spite of some late changes in December. You will no doubt be aware of national issues around teacher recruitment so I am very grateful indeed not only to have enough teachers but very good ones too.

Late last year following extensive planning by a working group throughout that year,

some key changes were made in relation to the “pastoral care” system for seniors specially. These translate to changes to the organisation of Senior Form classes, and Form times. Please refer to the opposite page for clear information about these changes and the reasons for them.

Kia waimarie mo te tau hou - best wishes for the new year! I look forward to working with you, with your children, and their teachers throughout 2019.

Andy WoodPrincipal

Matua Neitana Tane

Tena tatou!

We are excited as 20 of our kapa haka students prepare to travel to Wellington to Matatini, the international senior kapa haka competition later this month.

Also, this is an OPEN INVITATION to all senior campus students who are interested in joining

our kapa haka. A taster will be running every Wednesday from 3.30pm to 4.30pm, meeting in the whanau room. This first practice will be Wednesday the 13th of February, 3.30pm to 4.30pm starting in the whanau room.

Mauri ora!Neitana (Nathan) Tane

Whanau Report

Andy WoodPrincipal

Chris O’ConnorBOT Chairperson

From the BoardroomWelcome to the year, everybody!

• The first couple of meetings of the year will focus on finalising the 2018 Annual Report for the Ministry, the 2019 Budget, and school goals for the year.

• Congratulations to staff and students on a strong set of NCEA results last year.

• Late last year, the Board decided to co-opt Toni Green, to consolidate the range of skills and expertise it was felt was needed. We welcome Toni to this valuable public service.

• Best wishes for a very productive year.

Chris O’ConnorBOT Chairperson

PTA ReportKia Ora and welcome to 2019

The recent Uniform Sales have gone extremely well . The availability of EFTPOS and improvement in our systems ensure we offer a superb service, providing an affordable, very good quality uniform. Thanks to all the PTA Committee who run these sales. For individual sale and purchase of items during the year contact Lisa Martin at 2176129 ext 205 and she will make a time to meet you (usually after 10.00am).

The PTA AGM is to be held on Tuesday 19th March at 7.30pm at the Senior Campus. We hope to see lots of new members in 2019. There are only five or six meetings during the year. They are a great opportunity to find out more about the running of our school and we often seek valuable parent voice at these

meetings.

The James Hargest College PTA is a service oriented group. Other than the Uniform Shop, we do not do any fundraising. Examples of other services we provide are helping at Open Day, the School Ball, fronting seminars of interest to parents, serving supper during interviews and after Prize Giving etc.

We ask parents/caregivers/whanau for a PTA donation and you will see this on your school account. The PTA decides how this is allocated - another good reason to come along to the meeting and share your ideas.

Monique ShirleyChairpersonJames Hargest College PTA Ph:0275004550

Monique ShirleyChairperson

2018 NCEA Results at a glance

JHC National

Year 11/Level One 83.5% 69.3%Year 12/Level Two 87.5% 73.9%Year 13/Level Three 71.6% 62.0%University Entrance 55.3% 44.8% Source: NZQA Website

IMPORTANT Form class and Graduation changes for 2019Senior Campus onlyIn our review we asked if there were better ways to support our students, especially in their senior years (years 11, 12, 13). Consultation included Board of Trustees, parents, students voice, staff, research and other schools. Ideas considered were

wide-ranging. The key outcomes and purpose of each change is summarised below. It is important to remember the main focus behind the changes was to sup-port and nurture senior students. Where possible senior students will remain with

the same form teacher which encourages stronger relationships all round.

Change Purpose1. All Form classes will be in year level groupings

Year 11-13 groups stay same for three years. Form teacher follows the group.

Form times can focus on year-appopriate processes, issues, and stages. Form teacher ‘mentors’ students through three senior years.

2. Form times will be 25 minutes twice per week (instead of 4 x 10 minutes per week) on Tuesday and Fridays (see new bell times below).

More time effective. Allows Form teachers better opportunity to have conversations, unpack age-appropriate information, check attendance, correspond with parents/whanau etc.

3. Year 9-12 formal assemblies will be held fortnightly, in Friday form time, (not in class time).

Class teaching time not reduced by assemblies means more teaching/learning time.

4. Daily notices will be read at start of period 1 or accessed via web page or KAMAR app.

All information is given promptly. Allows Form teachers to focus on attendance and other matters.

5. Year 9-10 Graduation changes:• to be called “Ka Hikitia Te Aroturuki”• criteria = the school values• teachers update scores more frequently• Graduation ceremonies discontinued• “Distinction” still recognised• Poor scores still a tool for identifying students needing

mentoring/close personal support

• a more age-appropriate system• focuses attention on school values, applied in class• still a tool for students, staff and parents to affirm good

attitudes etc, recognise excellence and identify issues.

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Prizegiving speech 2018Callum Clark, ex-student “You just never know how things are going to play out.”

Hargest Academic Blues Ceremony 2019(Awarded in 2018)

Tuesday 12 March at 12.30pm in Gym 3All parents/caregivers/whanau of recipients are welcome to attend.

Academic 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 2018). 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 at least 3 credits from internally assessed standards in that subject.

100 ClubStudents who get 100 Excellence credits are invited to join our elite 100 Club.

This year, Invercargill became the latest refugee resettlement location in N.Z., with former refugees from Colombia relocating here to start a new life, free from oppression. I had just finished studying my Master’s degree in the Netherlands, and had returned home to Invercargill. Fast forward to today, and I now work for the Red Cross within the refugee resettlement programme as part of the pathways to employment team, helping to prepare and assist the former refugees into work. It is a fantastic, rewarding, stimulating job that presents new challenges every day, and I feel very fortunate to be in a position where I can make a difference in peoples’ lives.

Out of all the qualified, experienced and talented candidates I got selected for the job largely because I speak Spanish, a skill that I learnt here at James Hargest. Becoming bilingual has always been a life goal of mine. And I knew that, short of living abroad as a child, or having multilingual family members

and being exposed to a second language from an early age or an extended exchange abroad, the only way I was going to get there was through doing the grind in the class-room. I also knew that if I didn’t start then, in high school, I would never get around to doing it and would regret not taking the opportunity. I distinctly remember selecting Spanish as my language of choice due to the large number of Spanish-speaking countries in the world. It was a logical decision. I also remember that none of my close friends signed up with me to take it. However, my desire to learn a language outweighed my desire to stay in my comfort zone and go with my mates, a decision that today I am thankful I made.

If you had told me back in high school that my knowledge of Spanish was going to be one of the deciding factors in gaining employment - in Invercargill - I would never have believed you. It wasn’t the degrees I

have completed, or my grades, or the scholarships or awards I have won – but it was my Spanish, my interest subject, that became the most useful skill for this job that I really wanted.

The point I am trying to make, is to encour-age you that you just never know how things are going to play out in life. Try as you might, you can’t predict where you will be, what will become relevant later on down the track, only what you are doing here and now.

In whatever you do, apply yourself diligently because you never know how, in some roundabout way, it will become useful later. School isn’t about memorising ‘stuff’. It’s about learning how to think and how to learn, things that you can apply in whatever context in the world. And the world needs that, it needs more of you, bringing your unique skills, perspectives and ideas.

New Staff 2019Ms Dionne Morrison

Dionne is an Invercargill local who has come to join the Science Department teaching Science and Biology. She loves spending time with her family, exercising and is happiest in the sunshine. She is keen to be involved with science fair and sports teams at James Hargest College. We wish her all the best.

Ms Georgina Robertson

Georgina comes to join us from her previous home in Cambridge. She was teaching at Hamilton Boys’ High. She will this year be teaching both Physics and Junior Science. At James Hargest she is keen to be involved in a combinations of activities including rowing, cycling and Duke of Edinburgh. Georgina comes from Scotland and has taught Physics all around the world. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team.

Ms Harriet Love

Harriet is a recent Invercargill import joining us from Dunedin. She will be teaching Science and Chemistry this

year. Harriet is keen to get involved in badminton, volleyball and anything musical during her time at James Hargest College. She is also interested in woodwork and pottery, and she loved her time working with elephants in Northern Thailand.

Mr Ian Richardson

Ian is the new Head of Department for the Student Support Center at James Hargest College. He has a wealth of experience in a variety of educational settings and we are thrilled to welcome him. He is a keen cyclist and enjoys motorsport. He also enjoys chainsawing. He is keen to share his interests with Hargest students and get involved in extracurricular activities.

Mr Troy McNaught

We welcome Troy back to James Hargest College this year in a different role. He will be teaching in the Hard Materials department, drawing on his experience as a qualified joiner and youth worker. He enjoys sport, music and spending time with his family. He has been part of the team at Hargest for five years already in a variety of roles and is excited to be joining the teaching staff this year.

Returning to HargestWelcome back to the following teachers who have been on maternity leave:• Mrs Bridget Hillas• Mrs Amelia McLeod• Haidee Valoa-JackAnd to Mrs Fiona Meyer who is returning to the Maths Department after one years leave.

Mr Steve Jackson

We are pleased to welcome Steve to the Physical Education Department at James Hargest College this year. Steve has extensive experience in teaching and education and we are delighted he will be sharing his knowledge with JHC students. Steve is a passionate cricketer and is keen to get involved in cricket coaching here.

Ms Megan Gooding

We welcome Megan as the Homeroom teacher of Room 7 at the Junior Campus. Megan is an Invercargill local who has built a reputation as a superb musician. Megan has been a New Zealand representative cornet player and is keen to share her skills with students at JHC. We are pleased to welcome her to the team.

Congratulations to....• Debbie and Mike Mitchell on the birth

of their daughter Brea• Holly and Daniel Bradshaw on the

birth of their daughter Evie.• Chris and Diana Abercrombie on the

birth of their daughter Winsome

Staff news continued.....Farewell to Chris Marsh and Ricky Bakker

Mr Marsh taught PE, Maths and more recently he co taught the year 12 Outdoor Recreation Programme. This enabled him to shared his love of the Outdoors with his students. We wish Mr Marsh all the best as he takes up the full time position teaching PE, his specialist subject, at SBHS. Chris made a

significant contribution to boys’ Football at Hargest, especially the 1st X1, during his six years here. His passion for Football and his previous experience as a New Zealand All White was truly valued.

Ricky Bakker worked at the Junior Campus as a Year 7 teacher for two years. Ricky involved himself fully in the life of our school and was always a popular member of staff versus students sports games.

Students and staff valued the contributions he made whilst teaching here, his keen sense of humour and sporting prowess ensured he will be missed. Ricky left us to work in sports education. We wish him well in his new position

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Fair Go Ad AwardsSuccess!

In 2018 for the first time, one of our Year 10 English classes entered the Fair Go ad award. Students had to make a 30 -second travel ad, showcasing their hometown.

Our most successful ad was made by Olivia Horton, Madilyn Haar-Wilkinson, Mika Buchanan and Heidi White. The girls took an ironic approach, listing all the reasons you shouldn’t come to Invercargill, but ending with the punchline “Don’t come to Invercargill - we want to keep it to ourselves.”

Dissecting your teen’s NCEA results can be confusing, particularly if you’re more familiar with the old School Certificate system. Here we break down what the grades mean now and what it means for your teen’s future.

The four grades defined Not Achieved (NA) = Not demonstrating understanding or knowledge of the subject at the depth requiredAchieved (A) = Demonstrates understanding or knowledge of the subject through describingMerit (M) = Demonstrates in-depth understanding or knowledge of the subject through explainingExcellence (E) = Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the subject through being able to apply, compare, contrast and justify. This is a higher order of thinking.

Level 1 credit requirements - At least 80 level 1 credits with a minimum of 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits.

Level 2 credit requirements - 60 credits at Level 2 or higher. 20 of the credits they achieved in Level 1 will be rolled over to their Level 2 certificate to help them reach their ‘80 credit’ requirement.

Level 3 credit requirements - Level 2 is completed then they are only required to complete 60 credits at Level 3 or higher. 20 of the credits they achieved in Level 2 will be rolled over to their Level 3 certificate to help them reach their ‘80 credit’ requirement.

When applying for university or a job the more Merit or Excellence credits a student has the better. This will show universities and employers the student can work at a level above average.

If your on/daughter has a particular tertiary degree in-mind, they must look into the minimum grade criteria for this degree. Some degrees require a certain number of Excellence or Merit credits in particular subjects in addition to meeting the University Entrancerequirements.They may have passed the above credit requirements for each level but this doesn’t necessarily mean they will gain University Entrance. It’s important they understand the University Entrance requirements so they can meet this criteria if they would like to pursue tertiary study.

Dissecting NCEA Results

Ka Hikitia“The Step Up” - A well established tradition at Hargest

On Monday 4 February 2019 all students who graduated from the Junior Campus in 2018 gathered together to make the “step up” (Ka Hikitia) to the Senior Campus. This is a school tradition which began in 2008 and marks the next step in our James Hargest College students’ education. Students who were not at the Junior Campus previously met up with those on the Ka Hikitia at the main gates of the Senior Campus, as the two groups merged into one!

Fair Go showed excerpts from two of our ads as teasers, but Olivia, Madilyn, Mika and Heidi actually made the final.

Pictured with their certificate are Olivia, Madilyn and Mika. You can see the ad on YouTube if you search “Don’t Come to Invercargill.”

Congratulations to....

Madeleine Doherty has been offered a scholarship at Osaka Kun-ei Girls’ High School beginning April this year and returning in December.

Wednesday 20 Februaryat 7.00pm in Senior Campus

Hall

All parents/caregivers of Year 9 students, and new parents from classes at other levels are warmly invited to attend a meeting designed to give you information about opportunities and systems in place at the Senior Campus.

You will find out about:• Year 9 tasters and making option

choices.• Ka Hikitia Te Aroturuki• Guidance Counselling Service.• Information about how to best use

our web site.• Year 9 camps.You will also meet with your child’s form teacher and other parents in your child’s class.The meeting will only take about an hour.We encourage you to come along!

Year 9 Parent Information

Meeting

New Recycling System startedSenior Campus

15 students aged 14-18 are keen to reduce the waste that is being created at James Hargest Senior College. In Term 4 of last year, they assisted with the setting up of a composting system. A composting bin was made by Mr Oliver’s Year 9 social studies class by up-cycling wooden pallets. The Enviro group routinely collect shredded paper, sawdust from the Technology

Department and layer it with grass clippings created from the school site. With addition of water a great re-usable product will soon be ready. If this wasn’t happening, it would simply be going to landfill. In addition recycle bins have been installed in the canteen. Pupils can now pop their plastics, aluminium tins and glass waste into the green wheelie bin and other waste in the red landfill wheelie bin. We urge students to follow the simple procedure as the Enviro group volunteers to sort the recyclable waste in their own time. They would rather not have food scraps mixing with the plastics etc.

Please remember -

RE-USE - for example bring a metal water bottle to school. Water is free and you will save plenty of money and reduce waste.

REDUCE - Do you really need to glad wrap all food items or buy food in non recycla-ble packaging?

RECYCLE - Use the system at school or take it home and pop it in your own Yellow wheelie bin.

If you are interested in helping (both students and parents), please contact Mr Oliver.

Our Junior Campus students are to engage in recycling early this year too!!

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Our new students (long term):Nanako Rokurosi from JapanMomono Nadaka from JapanRin Shiihara from JapanKik Ekchiewchan from ThailandPoon Muemoi from ThailandZuyo Waniyapong from ThailandBank Nimitsiropongkul from ThailandFrank Fang from ChinaYuki Wu from China

Groups Visiting Hargestfor 2019• Mr Prateep’s Thai Group 10-27 March

If you can help homestay anyone from these groups, please contact Ann from the Senior Campus on 2176129 ext 204 or email her at [email protected] or Kylie from the Junior Campus on 2179250 or email her at [email protected]

Senior Campus Cafe Menu

These were held the first weekend in February at Lake Ruataniwha. There were some outstanding results from the boys.1st in the Club Quad – Max Nally, Denzel Edwards along with two ex students – Caleb Turnbull, Jake Haywood2nd U17 double – Denzel Edwards, Max Nally2nd Intermediate Four – Mitchell Tinnock, George Braithwaite2nd U17 single – Max Nally3rd Intermediate Quad – Mitchell Tinnock, George Braithwaite.The U16 girls made a number of finals but kept getting 4th

Next up is the South Island Secondary School Champs in March.

Rowing resultsSouth Island Rowing Champs

Year 7 OmauiJunior Campus CampsStart on Friday 22 February. Information has been sent home.

Year 8 Deep CoveJunior Campus CampsStart on Friday 22 February. Information has been sent home.

Junior Campus CampsParents and students are reminded of our Outdoor Education Policy regarding student behaviour while they are attending a school camp. Attendance is a privilege and students must prove that they are reliable within the school environment before being allowed to attend camp. The school reserves the right to exclude, or withdraw a student from camp, at their parent’s expense. Information, including permission slips for both the Year 7 camps to Omaui and the Year 8 camps to Deep Cove, has been sent home. Please return the permission slips as soon as possible. If you have not received this information, please contact the school office. Payment can be made now at the Junior Campus office by cheque, cash or eftpos. Partial payments are welcome, as are automatic payments.

Citizens of the WorldAmerican Cultural ExchangeOn Friday 8th February a group of 10 students and 4 adults arrive from Meeker Middle School in Tacoma, Washington USA. They are here for an interschool cultural exchange with the Junior Campus. While the group is here they will learn about Southland, the New Zealand lifestyle and culture and the schooling system. A huge thank you to all the host families that are opening up their homes for our visitors. They will have an amazing time.In September this year a group of 15, year 8 students will accompany Mrs Mika and Mr Ripley to America for four weeks and have the hospitality reciprocated.

Welcome to our new International students

Emily Du from ChinaNick Ni from ChinaRayn Du from ChinaAmy Heng from ChinaJustin Ho from Hong KongPete Viryasiri from ThailandSungchan Lee from KoreaJojo Merk from GermanyLea Brüsmann from GermanyDavi Guerra Dore from Brazil

Our new students (short term):Gavin Viseskosin from ThailandSprite Temyord from ThailandWei Sun Aroonpanlop from Thailand

We hope you have an enjoyable learning experience at James Hargest College

Uniform code remindersHolidays are now over, please be reminded of the following:

• Extra Jewellery can be left at home, (one plain gold or silver stud in each ear lobe is acceptable)

• Finger nails should be of a natural colour only, (coloured nail vanish or French Tip Nails are not permitted)

• Senior Boys - white shirts need to be tucked in at all times. • Make-up is NOT permitted. • Extreme Hairstyles are not acceptable, (this includes top knots and man buns).

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School ContactsJunior and Senior Campus Deans and Year Leaders

Miss PetersGrad and Special

Needs Co-ordinator

Miss WilsonGuidance Counsellor

Mrs TyreeGuidance Counsellor

Mrs RodgersGuidance Counsellor

Ms BartleyGuidance Counsellor

Mr CarstensenYear 10 Dean

Mrs JonesYear 10 Dean

Ms BuistYear 9 Dean

Ms RaynesYear 9 Dean

Mrs Couper-JagvikYear 11 Dean

Mr LinehamYear 13 Dean

Mr RedmondYear 13 Dean

Mr RichardsonYear 12 Dean

Mrs TaneYear 12 Dean

Mr McEwenYear 11 Dean

Should you have a concern you feel you should share, your first point of contact is generally your son’s/daughter’s form teacher. However, sometimes you may feel it may be more appropriate to speak with a Dean (Phone 2176129) or a Year 7 or 8 Leader (Phone 2179250).If it is a matter that you feel more comfortable speaking with a Guidance Counsellor about, you may contact either Mrs Tyree, Ms Bartley, Mrs Rodgers (except Friday) or Miss Wilson.

Mr BrownYear 8 Leader

Junior Campus

Mrs SaundersYear 7 Leader

Junior Campus

Harlem Globetrotters Visit to Hargest

NZ RepresentativesSynchronized SwimmingArielle Wilkes has just competed very successfully in Buenos Aires, at the Argentina Synchro Open. New Zealand Synchro Piko Piko Squad members; Abby Flutey, Trista McFadzien and Xiara Patino, went to Kuala Lumpur to compete in the Asia Pacific Open.

Dragon and Ice spent time with a group of Year 9 basketballers. Giving a clear anti bullying message - EMpathy ‘EM’ = starts with ‘ME’ with fun and great enthusiasm.

CyclingSouthland Champs and Bannockburn Results 2019 Southland Champs Results

Marshall Erwood1st U15 TT1st U15 Scratch1st U15 Boys Points Race1st U15 Boys Derby

Jack McLeod3rd U15 Boys Scratch Race

Kayne Borrie3rd U15 Boys Points Race

Ronan Shearing3rd U17 Boys TT2nd U17 Boys Scratch Race2nd U17 Boys IP2nd U17 Boys Madison

Morgan Borrie2nd U17 Boys Points Race3rd U17 Boys Madison

Cody Harvey3rd U17 Boys Points Race2nd U17 Boys Madison

Rhylee Akeroyd2nd U17 Girls TT1st U17 Girls Scratch2nd U17 Girls IP

Hayley Paterson2nd U17 Girls Madison

Emily Paterson1st U19 Girls TT1st U19 Girls Scratch Race1st U19 Girls Points Race1st U19 Girls IP2nd U19 Open Women Keirin2nd U19 Open Women Madison

Conor Shearing1st U19 Men Kilo1st U19 Men Scratch Race1st U19 Points Race1st U19 Open Men Keirin1st U19 Open Men Madison

Bannockburn MTB Classic

Rhylee Akeroyd1st 35k Classic Ride : Junior Female

Marshall Erwood2nd 24k Sport Ride : Junior Male

Tane Wilson2nd 10km Recreational : Junior Male

Kayne Borrie3rd 10km Recreational : Junior Male

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Vision TestingYear 7

The Vision Technicians visit during the year to undertake vision screening for all Year 7 students and colour vision screening for Year 7 male students. Your child will not be screened if they are under the care of a Specialist and/or Optometrist. Parents/caregivers will be notified if further assessment is required by an Optometrist. If you do NOT wish your child to be screened, please notify the school.Some Year 8 students who were absent in Year 7, or who require retesting, may also be seen by the Vision Technicians.

AbsencesIf your child is absent from school, including being late, please telephone the school office before 9 a.m. on 217 9250. The class roll is taken at 8.55 am and absences are reported to the office at that time. If your child is coming in late, they must go to the office before they go to their class to have their name deleted from the list of absences. If you are aware in advance that your child is going to be absent, please advise the school office. We do try to contact parents/caregivers by text regarding all unexplained absences.

HPV VaccineAll boys and girls in Year 8 are able to have the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine at school to protect them against future infection from nine types of HPV that lead to cervical, anal, genital, mouth and throat cancers, as well as genital warts. The HPV vaccine is the final immunisation given as part of New Zealand’s free childhood immunisation programme.

All year 8 students will be given a consent form to take home which includes detailed information about the immunisation. Please complete the consent form, either consenting or declining to the school based immunisation programme, and return the form to school before Friday February 16th. For more information:www.health.govt.nz/hpvcontact the HPV Immunisation Team at WellSouth (03)214 6436, 0800 800 249 or [email protected]

Cars, Use of Crossing and ParkingPlease exercise consideration when dropping off and picking up students on both Layard Street and Queens Drive and do not park, even temporarily, over our neighbours’ driveways. It would be appreciated if parents would refrain from driving onto the school grounds from Layard Street (in the front of the office) to drop their children at school. This is a driveway and staff parking, and we are concerned that the congestion and confusion this can cause may lead to an accident. Students are not to be on the school grounds before 8.20am. Supervision is not available and early arrival is therefore a safety risk.

Sun SafetyTo protect faces against the summer sun, students may wear plain white caps or hats when outside during summer. They are not to be worn in class and must have the name written on the inside. Junior Campus – we encourage students to bring their own sunscreen and we also have it available at the school office.

Health NurseThe Health Nurse, Mrs Lyn Sanderson, will be available for students during the year. If you have any concerns please phone the school office and we will arrange for Mrs Sanderson to contact you. If students wish to see the Health Nurse they are able to make an appointment by placing a request in the green post box in the office foyer.

Oral Communication Programme Junior CampusThe Oral Communication programme provides children with an opportunity to develop their speaking and listening skills and their drama and performance skills. It is also great for increasing self-confidence and public speaking skills. Pupils work to-wards gaining New Zealand Speech Board qualifications. An external assessor will conduct assessments towards the end of Term 2.Pupils gain a badge and are given a detailed report on their performance.

Lessons are held on Wednesdays, 1.40pm - 2.25pm in the GATE room.Enrolment forms and further information is available from the school office.The cost for the assessment is $53. This will need be paid to the school office, (please do not leave money in the GATE room) by Wednesday 20 February, if your child is go-ing to participate in the programme.Please contact Mrs Mika if you require any further assistance [email protected]

New Zealand Speech Board Oral Communication Assessments took place on Thursday 6 December, 2018 with Mrs Treweek as the assessor.

Congratulations to the following students on their results. Badges have arrived and can be collected from Mrs Mika. (Year 9 badges will be sent

down to Senior Campus)

Advanced Junior Award- Yr 8Annabelle Atkins - DistinctionHarry Neems- DistinctionClaire Best- Highly CommendedAbby Tan- CommendedEmma Kelly- Highly CommendedElla Sutherland- DistinctionTiana Turnbull- Distinction Junior Award - Yr 7George Shirley- CommendedPeyton Dickson - CommendedJessica Ballantyne- DistinctionMonique Gray- Highly CommendedAnna McIntyre- Highly CommendedSara Aby- Highly Commended

Intermediate - Yr 8James Bath- DistinctionRuby Bath- DistinctionSean Bath- DistinctionTasmin Smith- Highly commendedChelsea Smith- DistinctionCharlie Webb- Highly Commended

Before School Maths classes start for two mornings per week in Week 5. This is an individualised programme, catering for extension as well as support. Students can attend as they need, not necessarily every session. If you would like to be involved as “parent help” please come along. Start date and days to be advised.

Before School Maths

Junior Campus AthleticsThe Junior Campus athletics sports will be held on Tuesday 5 March at Surrey Park from 9am to approximately 2.30pm. As full school participation is expected, a note explaining non-participation must be sent to the child’s classroom teacher before the day. Athletics day requires a lot of organisation and parent/caregiver helpers would be greatly appreciated. If you can help, please advise your child’s teacher either by note or in their diary. You do not need to have previous experience in helping with athletics to be a valuable helper on the day. Any questions please contact the school.

We invite you to “Meet the Teacher” afternoons on Tuesday 12th February at 4pm for Year 7 and Thursday 14th February at 4pm for Year 8. Meetings start in the Hall at 4pm followed by a half hour session in your child’s homeroom. Come along and meet your child’s teacher, learn about school programmes and systems, and meet the parents and caregivers in your child’s class. There will be meetings for parents interested in being camp volunteers “mums” and “dads” straight after the Meet the Teacher afternoon in the hall at 4.45pm.

Junior Campus Meet the Teacher

Information regarding trials, games times, draw, etc. is posted on the sports notice board in Mrs Smith’s office window (on the east side of the hall). Students are also reminded to check the daily notices for information regarding sports being offered by the school, trial times and practices. Mrs Smith, Sports Coordinator, has permission slips for sports.

Sports TeamsJunior Sports AcademyAt the Junior Campus we support talented sports performers by providing opportunities that focus on developing five key abilities, physical, thinking, social, personal and creative.We aim to establish targets for gifted and talented athletes and provide opportunities to develop self-management and discipline.Students have the opportunity to be with other like-minded, skilled sportspeople and enjoy a wide range of activities. The Multi Skilled Sports Academy in 2019 will be split into two 16 week blocks; Intake 1 and Intake 2, which will cater for up to 24 students in total.Sessions are held on Thursday mornings from 10.30 am – 12.05 pm, this allows students to be back in time for assembly.The programme offers a wide range of different activities such as team building, sports psychology, nutrition and cross training opportunities such as spin, crossfit, circuits and pilates sessions.The subsidised cost of $55 assists in covering the costs of activities involving specialist classes and guest speakers. Selection CriteriaThis programme is designed for students who have achieved representative honours at provincial level or higher, and show the ability to take on new advice. All students who wish to be considered for the programme must fill in an application form outlining their sporting achievements. Applications will be considered and intake places will be offered to students who meet the criteria.Application forms are available from the Junior Campus Office and are due in by Tuesday 19 February(9am, to the Office).Please contact Mrs Mika if you require any further information. [email protected]

Each morning homeroom classes have the day’s notices read out to them. Notices include information on academic, sports and cultural activities available to students. Practice times etc. are also included. These notices are available on the James Hargest web site after 11 am.

Morning Notices

Student cell phones are off and in pockets or in bags unless specifically instructed by teacher “it is okay to have them out” and only then if they are used for educational purposes. Cell phones may be confiscated if they are used inappropriately (e.g. in class or in the playground).

Cell Phones

Parents/whanau of those students involved in the Year 7 and 8 GATE programmes (letters of invitation will be sent home shortly) are encouraged to attend a meeting to discuss the 2019 GATE programme and meet the teachers, Jane Mika and Lisa Tou.Monday 18 February in the Extension/GATE room which is in the Technology Suite.7.00 - 7.30pm - Year 77.30 - 8.00pm - Year 8

(Please note that students are selected to join our GATE programme based on our own identification process. Previous selection for ENRICH@ILT or other contributing schools’ gifted and talented programmes does not imply automatic inclusion in our programme at Hargest.

GATE Information

EveningJunior Campus

Junior Campus Housekeeping

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Coming Events for 2019

Senior CampusFebruaryWed 13 6.00-8.00pm: International Dinner Thur 14 5.15pm: BOT Meeting Senior CampusWed 20 Athletic sports day at Surrey Park 7.00pm: Year 9 Parent Evening Senior Campus HallThur 21 Pathways to success Year 12

MarchMon 4 Year 9 Camps startSun 10 Mr Prateep’s Thai Group arriveTue 12 12.30pm: Academic Blues in Gym 3 (period 4)Thur 14 5.15pm: BOT Meeting Senior Campus 6.30-8.30pm: Year 9 parent interviewsMon 18 Year 9 option forms inTue 19 7.30pm: PTA AGM Tue 26 4.00-6.30pm: Year 10-13 Parent interviews

Junior CampusFebruary 2019Fri 8 COTW students from America arriveMon 18 Year 7 camps to Omaui startFri 22 Year 8 camps to Deep Cove startWed 27 COTW in school dayThu 28 COTW leave March 2019Tue 5 Athletics sports day at Surrey ParkTue 12 Meet the Teacher Year 7Thu 14 Meet the Teacher Year 8

April 2019Mon 12 End of Term 1

E-mail NewslettersThe next newsletter will be issued via email

on Friday 1 March 2019.Hard copies of the newsletter will be available

from either the Junior or Senior Campus office.

You can view the newsletter on the Hargest web site www.jameshargest.school.nz.

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

Term 1: Friday 12 April: End of Term 1

Term 2: Monday 29 April: Start of Term 2 Friday 5 July: End of Term 2

Term 3: Monday 22 July: Start of Term 3 Friday 27 September: End of Term 3

Term 4: Monday 14 October: Start of Term 4 Wednesday 11 December (TBC): End of Term 4

Term Dates for 2019

Sick BaySenior CampusIf you are feeling sick and need to go home, you must go through sick bay.The ladies will contact your parents to arrange to have you picked up or will seek permission for you to walk home. You must not just sign yourself out.

Medical CertificatesSenior CampusIf your child is absent for more than three days due to illness, we would appreciate a medical certificate. There is a high level of correlation between attendance and academic achievement. We need students to be in class whenever possible.

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

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.

GF = Gluten Free option available @ 31 January 2019

Canteen Price List 2019 Junior Campus

The canteen is open from: 8.30am – 8.50am Orders for lunch

10.40am – 11.05am Interval

1.00pm – 1.15pm Lunch

Heat Ups Your own lunch can be heated for $0.20. Please bring to the canteen before school. Ensure it is well wrapped and clearly named with your homeroom number.

Hot Food Any of the items below should be ordered at the canteen before school begins. (This is delivered to classrooms at 12.50pm).

Available for Morning Tea and Lunch

Cheese Rolls $1.00

Corn Buns $2.10 Spaghetti Bun $2.10 Cheese Fingers $1.30 Mouse Traps $2.20 Cookie Time Cookies $2.50 (limit 2) (GF) Bacon and Egg Muffin $3.00 (Monday only) (GF) Pretzels $0.70 Popcorn $0.70 LUNCH MENU Beef Burger $5.00 (orders must be in by 8.50am) Chicken Burger $5.00 Bacon & Egg Burger $5.00 American Hot Dogs $2.60 Chicken/Beef Noodles $2.60 (GF) Hash Brown $1.30 (GF) Mini Pizza $3.20

Toasted Sandwiches $4.20 (your choice of 3 fillings; i.e. ham, cheese, tomato, onion, corn, bacon) (GF)

Baked Potatoes $5.00 (savoury mince, cheese, corn, ham, sour cream etc) (GF)

Mini Pies $1.00 Nachos – plain $2.50 (Thursday only) (GF) Nachos – mince $5.00 (Thursday only - with mince, cheese and

sour cream) (GF) Wedges – sour cream/sweet

chilli $3.00 (Wednesday only) (GF)

Sandwiches /Wraps $5.00 (ask about fillings) Plastic Fork (if requested) $0.10

Junior Campus Cafe Menu

Following our carefully staged plan, our 1-1 device environment (commonly called BYOD - Bring Your Own Device) will be operating this year from Years 7 to 11.We strongly recommend that, where at all possible, students be equipped with their own personal device at these year levels next year.We do not prescribe a particular brand, device, or retailer.

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