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
Tuesday, 3 April 2007
Athletic and swimming sports
College Swimming and Athletics Championships
Over the last two weeks the College has successfully held both swimming and athletics championships at the College. Both events saw increasing numbers of competitors and some outstanding results from the students. In the overall house competition Tararua won the swimming with Kaimanawa winning the athletics.
The swimming sports were held in warm weather and good performances have seen a strong team selected for the Wanganui Secondary Schools Intercollegiate Swimming on 21 March.
Last Thursday the annual athletics sports took place in fine weather and the all events were very competitive. The highlights of the day were the efforts of sprinters Harris Talaumi and Joshua Keyes-Kumaroa, both boys were very close to breaking College records in their events. Once again the College will have a strong team in the Wanganui and Manawatu Intercollegiate events next week.
Individual Champions:
Swimming Athletics
Junior Girls’ Brooke Batley Brooke Batley
Junior Boys’ Nick Hynes Nick Hynes
Intermediate Girls’ Rachel Puts Rachel Puts
Intermediate Boys’ Darwie Tasker Joshua Keyes-Kumeroa
Senior Grils’ Genevieve West Charlena Kumeroa
Senior Boys Braedon Moratti Jacob Karaynidis
Over the last two weeks the College has successfully held both swimming and athletics championships at the College. Both events saw increasing numbers of competitors and some outstanding results from the students. In the overall house competition Tararua won the swimming with Kaimanawa winning the athletics.
The swimming sports were held in warm weather and good performances have seen a strong team selected for the Wanganui Secondary Schools Intercollegiate Swimming on 21 March.
Last Thursday the annual athletics sports took place in fine weather and the all events were very competitive. The highlights of the day were the efforts of sprinters Harris Talaumi and Joshua Keyes-Kumaroa, both boys were very close to breaking College records in their events. Once again the College will have a strong team in the Wanganui and Manawatu Intercollegiate events next week.
Individual Champions:
Swimming Athletics
Junior Girls’ Brooke Batley Brooke Batley
Junior Boys’ Nick Hynes Nick Hynes
Intermediate Girls’ Rachel Puts Rachel Puts
Intermediate Boys’ Darwie Tasker Joshua Keyes-Kumeroa
Senior Grils’ Genevieve West Charlena Kumeroa
Senior Boys Braedon Moratti Jacob Karaynidis
Diary Photos
Rangitikei College Life - Feb 2007 No. 2
Rangitikei College LifE “ “Challenging and motivating students for the future”
What a fabulous bunch of young men and women! I am referring to our Year 13 students who have just spent four days on their leadership camp at Kawhatau.
The camp is designed to challenge and motivate our senior students and set them up for the year ahead. This year they had the additional responsibility of running an activities day for our new Year 9 students. I had the pleasure of joining the camp on the Year 9 day and was delighted to see how our seniors met and thrived on their challenges. It was a very successful day and both year levels got a lot out of it. (See comments).
It is clear from the responses of both groups that we have established a very supportive Year 13 group who now have a special bond with the Year 9 students. Also the Year 9’s know more about our seniors, their new school, their teachers and each other.
I was also delighted to have the support of parents for this day. Talking to them it seems the Year 9’s are enjoying their new school and they were also impressed by how well our Year 13’s ran the day.
Thank you to all the camp staff and the Year 13’s for making this event so successful.
L Christiansen, Principal
Rangitikei College Board of Trustees 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 will be 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
Rangitikei College
Wanted!
Our Year 13 students are in need of items for their Common Room. If you have any pre-loved chairs, cups or mugs, cutlery, a small fridge that you would like to donate, the students would be most grateful.
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
Sports Coaches/ Managers
Students are currently putting their names forward for sports teams for 2007. If you are interested in either coaching or managing a team then please call Kate Wasson at the College. Your assistance with sports teams is very important to us and we value your ongoing support of our students.
Sports teams for 2007 are:
Rugby, Cricket, Touch Rugby, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Bowls, Shooting, Hockey, Volleyball.
Hockey Coaching Clinics
Run by Hockey Manawatu
Coaching provided by HMI Staff coaches
Ages 8-16
Sunday mornings 10am-12noon
Fitzherbert Park Twin Turfs, Palmerston Nth
February 25, March 4
$5 per session
Open to all abilities. Great chance to build up skills before the season starts.
2007 Heads of School
Head Girl - Cindy Lawlor
Head Boy - Sam Durston
Deputy Head Girl – Stephanie Gardiner
Deputy Head Boy – Dylan Hill
2007 Prefects
Philip Anderson
Joshua Blakely
Nikita Forrest
Monique Hainsworth
Louise Hammond
Charlena Kumeroa
Shaun Lewis
Te Mori Millar
Trisha Moon
Claire Puts
Martine Timmer-Arends
Andrew Walker
Nicole Ward
Shane Will
Congratulations to our newly-appointed Prefects. The selection process was particularly difficult this year as we have so many wonderful young people in our senior school. We look forward to working with these students in their important role within our school community.
Samantha Simpson ‘psychs’ out the opposition!
Former Rangitikei College student and 2005 Proxime Accessit (runner-up to Dux) Samantha Simpson has continued to produce excellent results in her academic career. Samantha is in her first year at Victoria University where she is studying Psychology. She finished top in her year group which included over 700 other students. Samantha won the Rotary Club of Wellington Science Prize for Psychology for her efforts.
Y9 Camp Comments
Makere Rakatairi - “We had a lot of fun. I overcame my fears and did new things.”
Codi-Anne Atkinson - “Learning new things about other people who were at camp.”
Hayden Revell - “The Year 13’s were so kind and caring towards us.”
Sarah Cunnliffe - "Learning new games and meeting new people. It was really
fun having the Year 13’s.”
Harris Talaumi – “Getting to learn about team work.”
Kararaina Bryers - “There were a lot of activities where you get to interact with the
Year 13’s and get to know them better.”
Lisa-Marie Mallinder - “Getting to know people better, learning to trust each other
and working as a team.”
Guidance
The school has some excellent booklets for parents who are separating and wish to take good care of their children throughout the process. The Ministry of Justice is running a free information programme for parents and has sent the school an excellent DVD which parents can access by contacting the school office or Mr Keene, the Counsellor.
New Staff
Mrs Alisha Maas
– English
I have just completed my teaching degree at Massey University in Palmerston North. My home is in Feilding and my interests include art, photograph and playing the piano. My favourite sports include indoor hockey, netball and swimming.
Mr Eric Ramsteijn
– Physical Education
I arrived from Taihape Area School at the start of Term 4 2006 as a long term reliever for English. This year I was appointed full-time as a PE and Outdoor Ed teacher.
My interests are reading non-fiction; I love finding out about how things were discovered and then developed over time as well as the lives people have led. Travel is another interest, especially all over NZ - I reckon it is an amazing country. I loved playing sport but a few injuries have stopped most of that so now I try to get out along the rivers and up in the hills as much as possible instead!
One thing I am looking forward to is finding a house to slowly do up and to create a garden full of NZ native shrubs.
Miss Sarah Luoni
– History, English
After leaving Rangitikei College in 2002 I transferred myself to Palmerston North and spent three years studying at Massey to gain my Bachelor of Education. I spent last year relieving at different schools around Marton which was a lot of fun and a great break after studying for so long! I am now teaching History and English here at Rangitikei College and am looking forward to a great year.
In my spare time I like to escape to the beach with my friends and enjoy the sunshine! I also enjoy painting and playing rugby, touch, volleyball and have some major travel aspirations to fulfill over the next few years.
Upcoming Events
Term 1 2007
27 Feb – 1 Mar Peer Mediation Camp
6 Mar Junior Athletic Standards
8 Mar Athletics Championships
Y11 Business Studies, PNth
13 Mar Gateway/STAR Kiwi Host Day
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
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
What a fabulous bunch of young men and women! I am referring to our Year 13 students who have just spent four days on their leadership camp at Kawhatau.
The camp is designed to challenge and motivate our senior students and set them up for the year ahead. This year they had the additional responsibility of running an activities day for our new Year 9 students. I had the pleasure of joining the camp on the Year 9 day and was delighted to see how our seniors met and thrived on their challenges. It was a very successful day and both year levels got a lot out of it. (See comments).
It is clear from the responses of both groups that we have established a very supportive Year 13 group who now have a special bond with the Year 9 students. Also the Year 9’s know more about our seniors, their new school, their teachers and each other.
I was also delighted to have the support of parents for this day. Talking to them it seems the Year 9’s are enjoying their new school and they were also impressed by how well our Year 13’s ran the day.
Thank you to all the camp staff and the Year 13’s for making this event so successful.
L Christiansen, Principal
Rangitikei College Board of Trustees 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 will be 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
Rangitikei College
Wanted!
Our Year 13 students are in need of items for their Common Room. If you have any pre-loved chairs, cups or mugs, cutlery, a small fridge that you would like to donate, the students would be most grateful.
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
Sports Coaches/ Managers
Students are currently putting their names forward for sports teams for 2007. If you are interested in either coaching or managing a team then please call Kate Wasson at the College. Your assistance with sports teams is very important to us and we value your ongoing support of our students.
Sports teams for 2007 are:
Rugby, Cricket, Touch Rugby, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Bowls, Shooting, Hockey, Volleyball.
Hockey Coaching Clinics
Run by Hockey Manawatu
Coaching provided by HMI Staff coaches
Ages 8-16
Sunday mornings 10am-12noon
Fitzherbert Park Twin Turfs, Palmerston Nth
February 25, March 4
$5 per session
Open to all abilities. Great chance to build up skills before the season starts.
2007 Heads of School
Head Girl - Cindy Lawlor
Head Boy - Sam Durston
Deputy Head Girl – Stephanie Gardiner
Deputy Head Boy – Dylan Hill
2007 Prefects
Philip Anderson
Joshua Blakely
Nikita Forrest
Monique Hainsworth
Louise Hammond
Charlena Kumeroa
Shaun Lewis
Te Mori Millar
Trisha Moon
Claire Puts
Martine Timmer-Arends
Andrew Walker
Nicole Ward
Shane Will
Congratulations to our newly-appointed Prefects. The selection process was particularly difficult this year as we have so many wonderful young people in our senior school. We look forward to working with these students in their important role within our school community.
Samantha Simpson ‘psychs’ out the opposition!
Former Rangitikei College student and 2005 Proxime Accessit (runner-up to Dux) Samantha Simpson has continued to produce excellent results in her academic career. Samantha is in her first year at Victoria University where she is studying Psychology. She finished top in her year group which included over 700 other students. Samantha won the Rotary Club of Wellington Science Prize for Psychology for her efforts.
Y9 Camp Comments
Makere Rakatairi - “We had a lot of fun. I overcame my fears and did new things.”
Codi-Anne Atkinson - “Learning new things about other people who were at camp.”
Hayden Revell - “The Year 13’s were so kind and caring towards us.”
Sarah Cunnliffe - "Learning new games and meeting new people. It was really
fun having the Year 13’s.”
Harris Talaumi – “Getting to learn about team work.”
Kararaina Bryers - “There were a lot of activities where you get to interact with the
Year 13’s and get to know them better.”
Lisa-Marie Mallinder - “Getting to know people better, learning to trust each other
and working as a team.”
Guidance
The school has some excellent booklets for parents who are separating and wish to take good care of their children throughout the process. The Ministry of Justice is running a free information programme for parents and has sent the school an excellent DVD which parents can access by contacting the school office or Mr Keene, the Counsellor.
New Staff
Mrs Alisha Maas
– English
I have just completed my teaching degree at Massey University in Palmerston North. My home is in Feilding and my interests include art, photograph and playing the piano. My favourite sports include indoor hockey, netball and swimming.
Mr Eric Ramsteijn
– Physical Education
I arrived from Taihape Area School at the start of Term 4 2006 as a long term reliever for English. This year I was appointed full-time as a PE and Outdoor Ed teacher.
My interests are reading non-fiction; I love finding out about how things were discovered and then developed over time as well as the lives people have led. Travel is another interest, especially all over NZ - I reckon it is an amazing country. I loved playing sport but a few injuries have stopped most of that so now I try to get out along the rivers and up in the hills as much as possible instead!
One thing I am looking forward to is finding a house to slowly do up and to create a garden full of NZ native shrubs.
Miss Sarah Luoni
– History, English
After leaving Rangitikei College in 2002 I transferred myself to Palmerston North and spent three years studying at Massey to gain my Bachelor of Education. I spent last year relieving at different schools around Marton which was a lot of fun and a great break after studying for so long! I am now teaching History and English here at Rangitikei College and am looking forward to a great year.
In my spare time I like to escape to the beach with my friends and enjoy the sunshine! I also enjoy painting and playing rugby, touch, volleyball and have some major travel aspirations to fulfill over the next few years.
Upcoming Events
Term 1 2007
27 Feb – 1 Mar Peer Mediation Camp
6 Mar Junior Athletic Standards
8 Mar Athletics Championships
Y11 Business Studies, PNth
13 Mar Gateway/STAR Kiwi Host Day
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
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
Rangitikei College Life - Feb 2007 No. 1
Rangitikei College Life “Challenging and motivating students for the future”
Welcome back to College year 2007. I hope all students enjoyed a good break and returned to school determined to do all they can to reach their potential this year. I am sure all the parents enjoyed having their children at home; no doubt you will enjoy them starting school again as well.
I would particularly like to welcome all those students who are new to the College. We have new students at all levels of the school and I had the pleasure of meeting many new parents as well. The message I have given to students is that they will get more out of their time at the College with the more effort they put in. The same applies to all those students who are returning this year.
At this time of the year many Year 12 and 13 students are reflecting on their NCEA results. I have no doubt that some will be wishing they had worked harder last year, or taken advantage of the revision/study classes run by the staff. It is time for them to set some goals for the year and to focus on reaching their potential. The best advice for all senior students doing NCEA is to work consistently all year and listen to the advice of your teachers.
This year I hope all students will get involved in what we are doing at the College. We have a wide range of cultural and sporting activities to complement the work we do in the classroom. I am looking forward to observing their talents as the year progresses.
If parents/caregivers have any concerns in relation to activities at school please contact the people concerned to discuss the issue. If you are still not satisfied after this please do not hesitate to contact senior management.
I am also very keen to hear about any good news relating to any of our students achieving outside the school in their fields of interest.
It has been great to meet so many parents through the enrolment process. Any of those parents I have not yet met are very welcome to contact me to arrange a suitable meeting time. I do this because I know how important it is for us to work together for your children’s education.
Mr Peddie
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Murray Peddie, in December last year. Murray was a much-respected teacher who gave over 30 years service to Rangitikei College. His sense of humour is legendary amongst staff. He will be missed.
New Staff
Welcome to our new staff this year. Eric Ramsteijn teaching PE, Alisha Maas teaching English and Sarah Luoni teaching History. Profiles of these staff will follow in future newsletters.
Bonny Baby
Congratulations to Carla Taylor and her husband Troy for the arrival of their second son, Craig Taylor, born in January.
Upcoming Events
A reminder that Year 13 Camp is from 13-16 February and Year 9 Day Trip is on 15 February (cost is $5 per student). Parents are most welcome at these events. Please contact the Deans for more details.
13-16 Feb Year 13 Camp - Kawhatau
15 Feb Year 9 Day Trip to Kawhatau
19 Feb Class Photos
22 Feb Swimming Sports
6 March Junior Athletic Standards
8 March Athletics Championships
Bell Times
Staff Briefing 8.25-8.35
Period 1 8.40-9.40
Period 2 9.40-10.40
Group Time 10.40-10.55
Morning Break 10.55-11.25
Period 3 11.25-12.25
Period 4 12.25-1.25
Afternoon Break 1.25-2.05
Period 5 2.05-3.05
A reminder that the school day officially finishes at 3.15pm, this will allow time for such things as rubbish collection if the school is untidy.
School Pool
Students will be able to bring their swimming togs and towels to school to swim at lunch times.
NCEA results
I am pleased to report our NCEA grades showed significant improvement over previous years. Well done to the students for their hard work and staff for their excellent support. We will celebrate student successes in up-coming newsletters.
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
Rangitikei College Trust
I would like to thank the College Trust for their support in providing Year 9 stationery packs and paying subject fees for each new Year 9 enrolment. Once again the support of the Trust is much appreciated by the school and those parents of our Year 9 students.
This support has enabled all Year 9’s to start school with their complete stationery requirements from the first day of classes.
The Year 9’s, under the support and guidance of our Year 13 students, enjoyed their first day of college life – in very warm conditions.
Working for Families info
The school has been asked to distribute Working for Families information via our newsletter. Working for Families is a package designed to make it easier to work and raise a family. It pays extra income to many thousands of NZ families. Please refer to the separate sheet for further information.
Learning Support Dept
If any parents have cushions, bean bags, kettle, sofa, bench fridge, board games
that they would like to donate, please contact Miss Smith at the College.
Canteen Info
This year the school Canteen is being run by the Palm Dairy. As a result of this we are hoping to offer a greater variety of food for our students.
The Canteen hours will be the same as last year, however students will be able to order their lunch in the following ways:-
1. Marton students may order and pay for their food at the Palm Dairy on their way to
school.
2. Students who are unable to order directly from the Dairy may fill in the order form at
the main office before 8.35am each day, and pay for their food when it arrives at
the school.
3. Lunch orders will also be taken at the canteen at interval.
Many students will be familiar with this ordering system and food that the Palm Dairy has also supplies through their primary schools.
Welcome back to College year 2007. I hope all students enjoyed a good break and returned to school determined to do all they can to reach their potential this year. I am sure all the parents enjoyed having their children at home; no doubt you will enjoy them starting school again as well.
I would particularly like to welcome all those students who are new to the College. We have new students at all levels of the school and I had the pleasure of meeting many new parents as well. The message I have given to students is that they will get more out of their time at the College with the more effort they put in. The same applies to all those students who are returning this year.
At this time of the year many Year 12 and 13 students are reflecting on their NCEA results. I have no doubt that some will be wishing they had worked harder last year, or taken advantage of the revision/study classes run by the staff. It is time for them to set some goals for the year and to focus on reaching their potential. The best advice for all senior students doing NCEA is to work consistently all year and listen to the advice of your teachers.
This year I hope all students will get involved in what we are doing at the College. We have a wide range of cultural and sporting activities to complement the work we do in the classroom. I am looking forward to observing their talents as the year progresses.
If parents/caregivers have any concerns in relation to activities at school please contact the people concerned to discuss the issue. If you are still not satisfied after this please do not hesitate to contact senior management.
I am also very keen to hear about any good news relating to any of our students achieving outside the school in their fields of interest.
It has been great to meet so many parents through the enrolment process. Any of those parents I have not yet met are very welcome to contact me to arrange a suitable meeting time. I do this because I know how important it is for us to work together for your children’s education.
Mr Peddie
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Murray Peddie, in December last year. Murray was a much-respected teacher who gave over 30 years service to Rangitikei College. His sense of humour is legendary amongst staff. He will be missed.
New Staff
Welcome to our new staff this year. Eric Ramsteijn teaching PE, Alisha Maas teaching English and Sarah Luoni teaching History. Profiles of these staff will follow in future newsletters.
Bonny Baby
Congratulations to Carla Taylor and her husband Troy for the arrival of their second son, Craig Taylor, born in January.
Upcoming Events
A reminder that Year 13 Camp is from 13-16 February and Year 9 Day Trip is on 15 February (cost is $5 per student). Parents are most welcome at these events. Please contact the Deans for more details.
13-16 Feb Year 13 Camp - Kawhatau
15 Feb Year 9 Day Trip to Kawhatau
19 Feb Class Photos
22 Feb Swimming Sports
6 March Junior Athletic Standards
8 March Athletics Championships
Bell Times
Staff Briefing 8.25-8.35
Period 1 8.40-9.40
Period 2 9.40-10.40
Group Time 10.40-10.55
Morning Break 10.55-11.25
Period 3 11.25-12.25
Period 4 12.25-1.25
Afternoon Break 1.25-2.05
Period 5 2.05-3.05
A reminder that the school day officially finishes at 3.15pm, this will allow time for such things as rubbish collection if the school is untidy.
School Pool
Students will be able to bring their swimming togs and towels to school to swim at lunch times.
NCEA results
I am pleased to report our NCEA grades showed significant improvement over previous years. Well done to the students for their hard work and staff for their excellent support. We will celebrate student successes in up-coming newsletters.
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
Rangitikei College Trust
I would like to thank the College Trust for their support in providing Year 9 stationery packs and paying subject fees for each new Year 9 enrolment. Once again the support of the Trust is much appreciated by the school and those parents of our Year 9 students.
This support has enabled all Year 9’s to start school with their complete stationery requirements from the first day of classes.
The Year 9’s, under the support and guidance of our Year 13 students, enjoyed their first day of college life – in very warm conditions.
Working for Families info
The school has been asked to distribute Working for Families information via our newsletter. Working for Families is a package designed to make it easier to work and raise a family. It pays extra income to many thousands of NZ families. Please refer to the separate sheet for further information.
Learning Support Dept
If any parents have cushions, bean bags, kettle, sofa, bench fridge, board games
that they would like to donate, please contact Miss Smith at the College.
Canteen Info
This year the school Canteen is being run by the Palm Dairy. As a result of this we are hoping to offer a greater variety of food for our students.
The Canteen hours will be the same as last year, however students will be able to order their lunch in the following ways:-
1. Marton students may order and pay for their food at the Palm Dairy on their way to
school.
2. Students who are unable to order directly from the Dairy may fill in the order form at
the main office before 8.35am each day, and pay for their food when it arrives at
the school.
3. Lunch orders will also be taken at the canteen at interval.
Many students will be familiar with this ordering system and food that the Palm Dairy has also supplies through their primary schools.
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