Rangitikei College Life #3

It is now five weeks since the start of the 2007 school year. Students are well into their studies and at the senior level they will be moving towards their internal NCEA assessments. Parents should expect their senior students will have many ‘assignments’ on the go.

It is important students continue to work steadily to ensure they do not get behind. Success for our NCEA students depends on maintaining good work habits. This includes using their diary to highlight things such as due dates, homework and important events. If the students feel they have no homework they can always be reading or reviewing their work to assist in clarifying their understanding.

In the junior school students also need to develop good routines. They should be using their diaries, recording homework, important information and events that concern them. Although they may not have the pressure of assessments for NCEA, they
will still be required to do regular homework by their teachers.

It is also pleasing to see the large number of students who are signing up for this year’s sports teams. By joining a team they will not only enjoy the companionship of their peers but also the pride of representing Rangitikei College.

Dave Karena
It is with great sadness that we note the recent passing of Dave Karena our College Kaumatua. Uncle Dave was a great source of support and strength to the College and his passing leaves a large void to fill.
Uncle Dave’s funeral was attended by a great number of staff and students as a sign of our respect for all he did for the College.
L Christiansen, Principal

Next BOT Meeting
Thursday 22 March
7pm in the Boardroom

Rangitikei College BOT Election
Nominations are invited for the election of five parent representatives to the Board of Trustees. A nomination form and a copy of this notice have been posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office.

Nominations close at noon, Thursday 15 March 2007 and may be accompanied by a candidate’s statement.

The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidate’s names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school.

The poll closes at noon on 29 March 2007.

B F Graham
Returning Officer

Year 10 students are reminded
to pay $8.50 to the Office for their
More English Basics workbook.
These are required by all students.

News via Email
If you would like to receive our Newsletters via email please give your email address (written clearly) to the office or send a message to -admin@rangitikei-college.ac.nz

Pine Cones
$5 per bag
Fundraiser for the
Learning Support Department
To order, please phone
the College on 3277024

NZ Pipe Band
Two of our students, Charlie McGillivray Y12, and Shaniyn Berry Y10, are competing at the NZ Pipe Band Championships in Dunedin on 8 & 9 March. They are both members of the Marton & Districts Pipe Band.

Smokefree Rockquest
The Smokefreerockquest entry forms and booklets have arrived. They are available from the Music Dept, the student BOT rep or the Arts Coordinator. You can also download entry forms from www.theset.co.nz

Student Exchange
 If any students are interested in a NZ – Australia matched for Terms 2 and 3 of this year, please see Ms Aomarere for more information.

Upcoming Events
Term 1 2007
13 Mar Gateway/STAR Kiwi Host Day
FOS Meeting 7pm in Staffroom
14 Mar Wanganui Sec Sch Athletics
15 Mar Navy Band Concert
20 Mar Gateway/STAR Kiwi Host Day
21 Mar Wanganui Sec Sch Swmming
20 -22 Mar L1 Outdoor Ed Camp, Tongariro
22 Mar Y10 Vision and Hearing Tests
23 Mar TEACHER ONLY DAY
26 Mar Y12 Young Leaders Day
27 Mar BOT Meeting 7pm in Boardroom
28 Mar Summer Quad Tournament
2-5 Apr Y13 Physical Education Camp
3 Apr Pre-season Rugby vs Taihape
4 Apr Informal parent evening in the
School Library 4-6pm
5 Apr Inter-House Sports Competition
TERM 1 ENDS