The college’s Golden Jubilee celebrations held over Easter weekend were a resounding success. Over 750 past students registered and judging by the large amount of feedback we have received since, they all had a wonderful time catching up with each other.
NCEA Results
The Dominion Post recently published the 2009 NCEA results for schools in the lower North Island. If you read this you will have been pleased to see that Kuranui College rated very well when compared with similar schools.
68.1% of those eligible gained level 1, 70% gained level 2 and 73% gained level 3. Although these results are generally pleasing we can do a great deal better. Our targets for this year are 72% at level 1, 72% at level 2 and 75% at level 3.
I have said in Korero before that I believe that students need lots of personal support and monitoring throughout the year to ensure that they get the best possible NCEA results. The Family Learning Conferences began this process and shortly you will receive the first of the twice-a-term NCEA credit reports. This report will show you exactly how many credits your child has gained to date. Form teachers are the main in-school supporters and they are already closely monitoring and mentoring their students. If you have concerns about your child’s progress please make contact with the form teacher and if necessary, make an appointment time to meet with them.
Board of Trustees Elections.
On the closing date (Friday April 23) 10 candidates had been nominated, Since then, one candidate Mr Marty BERRY has formally withdrawn. The nine remaining candidates are:
James Davidson David Patten
Chris Giles Mal Ritchie
Carole Hancox Phil Robertson
Belinda Inglis Jayne Routhan
Glen Mackie
Voting forms have been posted to all eligible voters.
If you wish to vote please ensure your voting form is either mailed to the Returning Officer or delivered to the College Office no later than 12 noon on Friday May 7.
G Tuck
Returning Officer
Paper Recycling
Each year the amount of rubbish the college generates continues to multiply. The amount of paper we send to the dump and the amount we pay to have it taken away is very wasteful. Recently we signed up to the “Paper for Trees” recycling programme. All classrooms and offices have been equipped with a recycling bin so that each day paper and cardboard can be deposited in a wool sack near the caretakers shed. For every three sacks filled the college will receive a native tree.
Sheila Winn Shakespeare Festival
Congratulations to Ms McLellan and all of the cast and crew for their outstanding efforts at the Sheila Winn Shakespeare Festival held in the Wairarapa College Auditorium last Tuesday. Our 15 minute scene from MacBeth had real audience appeal (especially Louis’ abs!) but didn’t quite pull off the big prize. However Waimarama Phillips and Katie James performance from “Romeo and Juliet” was a stunner and won the 5 minute scene category.
Waimarama and Katie, along with Barney Johnson and Louis Gray, their musical accompanists, will now represent the Wairarapa at the National Sheila Winn Shakespeare Festival held in Wellington over Queens Birthday weekend.
Thank you to …
John Phelps who recently under sowed and fertilized our number 1 rugby field for free! Not only did John donate his time, machinery and resources but he has volunteered to do the same again next year. THANKYOU!
Uniform
The college has changed to a provider who can supply our blazers much more quickly than the before. Year 12 and 13 students who have not yet ordered a blazer are reminded that they must wear one in terms two and three. See Ms Lennox to order blazers. A tie must be worn with the blazer.
Lianne Hutton has recently been employed by the college to operate the second hand uniform shop. She will be in the shop from 12 noon to 3pm every Tuesday. If you have second hand uniform items gathering dust at home bring them in to the office any time and Lianne will sell them on your behalf.
Careers News…
Wellington Nanny College is a 6 month course (Level 3, total of 74 credits) It is full time and starts in July. It is a free course but you need to be 17 years old and able to board with your training family. To get an application form see Ms Latta or visit www.wnc.co.nz
Taratahi Agricultural School half year intake starts July 19th. Attend the taster day on 5th July. See Mrs Hall for permission slips and more information.
Maori and Pasifika students - Senior Maori Careers Day - Thursday 10 June. If you are interested in attending please see Mrs Hall for a permission slip. These are due in by Friday 7th May. No slip, no go!
Victoria University- a day at university for all Maori and Pasifika students thinking of attending a University. Please see Mrs Hall for permission slips
Free Taster Days:
· Travel and Tourism – At Sir George Seymour College. This will include the hotel industry, working on cruise ships, international flight attendant and customer service in the tourism workplace. These are all separate courses which you can attend free with STAR funding. For more information see Mrs Hall in C13.
· UCOL Courses for Seniors only. See Mrs Hall as there are only LIMITED places available
Sport as a career - Friday 14th May
Hair & Beauty - Friday 21st May
Cookery - Friday 11th June
Carpentry Monday 2nd August
· Whitireia Polytech Taster days- (from 9.15am - 2.30pm)
Art & Design - 14th May or 11th June. This is a digital and manual experience day for Year 12 and 13 students only.
Introduction to Nursing - 27th May
Stage and Screen Arts - 28th May at the Performing Arts School
Introduction to Trades - 18th June at the Industry training centre
Business & IT careers - 23rd June
· Wellington Performing Arts College - 11th May - Year 11 - 13 students
School Visits
· INZONE BUS – Tuesday 8th June. All Year 11 students will go through this in class groups throughout the day. It is a great chance to look at career possibilities. This will help you to choose your subjects for Year 12.
· AIRFORCE VISIT Friday 11 June Period 4 in the Auditorium - attendance is voluntary.
· ARMY VISIT Friday 21 May Period 4 in the Auditorium - attendance is voluntary
· NAVY VISIT – Coming soon… watch the daily notices.
· LEADERSHIP DAY – Tuesday 15 June. This is a full day course run here at school by the Army. This is for all of this year’s School Leaders and any seniors thinking of becoming a school leader in the future. Those of you thinking of going into the ARMY would benefit from this course too. This is for Seniors only. See Mrs Hall as only LIMITED places are available.
Scholarships - Want someone to give you $5000? Apply now!
There are loads of scholarships available for Maori and Pasifika students, for sports and for academic study. Many of them close around August / September so you need to start thinking of applying now. There is a great programme called BREAKOUT that you can work through online to show you what you can apply for. See Ms Latta or Mrs Hall for the password
Career Appointments
Don't forget that if you want to know more about your career options or just want to find out what is out there in the big wide world that may be interesting to you, come and see me. I am in B16 every Tuesday and Thursday lunchtime or make an appointment through your form teacher.
From the Sports Desk…
Netball - Senior A lost to Fagan Hot Shots 44-53, Senior B lost to St Matthew’s C 12-15, Junior A won against St Matthew’s Junior Red and Kuranui Junior Blue lost to Wairarapa Red.
Thank you to Sue Button, Helen Moyes and Nikki Reriti-Mikaera who are coaching teams. However we would very much like a coach for our Senior B team so if you are able to help us, please contact Mr Yee at the sports office.
Boys Soccer- Under new team coach Mr Marc van de Loo, the team started the season with a 3-2 win over Wairarapa College Blue.
Girls Soccer- Coached once again by Mr Tony Moule, the competition starts this week.
Rugby 2nd XV - We welcome Ben Clausen and Mr Matt Pearce as coaches and Mr Phil Robertson as team manager. The team lost narrowly to Rathkeale Juniors 12-20 last weekend.
Rugby Juniors- Under the guidance of Jono Hurley, we have a team entered in the Under 55kg division to be played on Wednesdays in Masterton.
We thank Wairarapa Bush in funding Jono as his help and understanding of the game will be a great asset to Kuranui College rugby.
1st XV Rugby- This year under the guidance of Mr Dave Wish, Marty Berry and Ryan Hardman, the team is playing in the Wellington competition. There is a home game against HVHS 2 on Saturday and the kick off time is 1.00pm at Kuranui College. Come and cheer the boys on!
Girls 1st XI Hockey- New coach Fleur Jane and manager Fiona Pitt sees the team playing in the Wellington competition starting next week.
Girls Junior Hockey- We are still a couple players short for this team. They train on Mondays at lunch time. If you are keen just turn up or see Mr Yee at the Sports Office.
Boys 1st XI Hockey- Mr Glen Beach has taken over from Mr Paul Redwood as coach, and already has the boys training at 7am on Monday mornings! “Bring back Chook” said one of the senior players! The team will also play in the Wellington competition after a few years absence.
Sports Subs and Correct Uniform - Please ensure Sports consent forms are returned and payment made promptly. Players who have paid their subs will have preference in playing.
Correct playing uniform is to be worn at all times. If you are not sure, see Mr Yee at the Sports Office
Sports Gear for Sale- Kuranui Sport Shorts $25-00, Sports Socks $13-00, mouth guards $3-00, Netball Skirt $30-00, Netball Top $42-00, Kuranui Sport Hoodies without number $49-00, with number on back $55-00. Order forms for hoodies are available from the Sports Office door.
Notice Board - Check the sports notice board daily – there are constant changes being made.
Mr Donald Yee
Sports Co-ordinator
Opossum Control Operation
Central Districts Pest Control Ltd wants it to be known that they will be carrying out opossum control work in the Woodside area from April to June of this year. The area runs from the Tauherenikau River in the south to the Waiohine River in the north and east to State Highway 2 and west to the hills and bush line. Signs will be posted on the farms and areas affected but you should be aware that the baits are poisonous to both humans and pets. The cyanide based pellets and pastes used are dyed green or blue and will be placed in bait stations. Phone the manager Tim Brenstrum on 06 8365590 or 0274496598 if you require more details.
Internet Connection
The college is increasingly coming to rely upon the internet for many aspects of student learning and the everyday operations of the school. Students and staff can access the internet at the college but we are unsure of how many families are connected at home. Form teachers are currently surveying students about this and asking for up to date email addresses.
To allow us to communicate electronically, please ensure that we do have your correct details in our system. We are investigating software which will enable you to have 24/7 access to your child’s results and attendance details and we are looking at a software package which would enable you to book parent teacher interview times on line.
G Shepherd
PRINCIPAL
Upcoming Events
| Mon 3 May | Periods 1-2 | Kuranui College Cross Country |
| Tues 4 May | 9-12noon | Careers Expo – Years 9 and 13 - Masterton |
| Weds 5 May | | L2 Outdoor Ed Tent Night |
| | 9:30 -11am | Navy visit in the Auditorium |
| Thurs 6 May | Per 3,4,5 | Attitude Seminars in the Auditorium |
| | All day | L2 Outdoor Ed Tramp |
| Fri 7 May | All day | L2 Outdoor Ed Tramp |
| Tues 11 May | 9am-3pm | Year 9 Base Trip to Mt Holdsworth |
| | | L1 Outdoor Ed Bivvy Building |
| Weds 12 May | Per 2 | Assembly |
| Thurs 13 May | 10:30–3pm | Wairarapa Intercollegiate Cross Country at Henley Lake |
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