Thursday, December 15, 2011
Last updates for 2011
Congratulations
Congratulations to Shane Jordan who was selected as the 2011 winner of the Heartland Scholarship. Shane will use this to continue his woodchopping. Shane spoke earlier in the year to the school as one of our 2011 Poutama speakers.
Activities Week
Junior students enjoyed the activities week with staff. The weather was fine enough that those choosing outdoor activities were able to continue. School based activities like electronics, film challenge and Masterchef had enough excitement to last the week while farm students at Taratahi tried lots of farm based jobs.
School magazine
The school magazine is available to be picked up. The school office will close on Thursday 16th December and reopen on Monday 23rd January, although staff may still be at school behind closed doors. Year 12 and 13 students are reminded that they need to come to course confirmation on Thursday 26 January with their record of learning to confirm their 2012 course. Peer support training will be held on this day from 10 am to 2 pm.
Second hand uniform sale
The New Caledonia French tour group are organising the second hand uniform sale. Items can be dropped off at school by Wednesday 25 January or contact Mrs S Terry at school or via email ts@stratfordhigh.school.nz to arrange drop offs. The sale will start at 12 noon on Thursday 26 January at the school.
P H Keenan
Principal
Thursday, November 17, 2011
High School Corner
Advanced School Science Academy
Shaymas Carroll and Matt Simpson have been selected to attend the Otago University Advanced School Science Academy next year. This is a fantastic opportunity for these students to be introduced to cutting edge research by means of practical projects. The academy is held over two 5 day residential camps at the University and on-line support during the year through the “Virtual Academy”. The goal of the science camps is to introduce the students to the world of research through a range of practical projects that will excite, challenge, inspire and motivate them to excel in their final year’s schooling on their way to a career in science. The Academy is fully funded including all flights, food and accommodation and the boys should enjoy a great experience attending the OUASSA during next year.
Mr Armond, HoD Science
Junior Prizegiving
The junior prizegiving will be held on Friday 2nd December commencing at 11.30 am. Parents are asked to be seated by 11.15 am so a prompt start can be made.
Junior Graduation reports will be posted to all parents during Activities Week. All final accounts should be paid by then. Students who have paid in full for their school donation will recieve a copy of the school magazine on the last day of school - 8 December for juniors and 9 December for seniors.
Activities Week
Junior students are currently organising themselves into activities for the last week of school. With over a dozen choices from movie buffs to overnight camps and fishing there is something to interest every student. All junior students are expected to attend school during this week.
Shaymas Carroll and Matt Simpson have been selected to attend the Otago University Advanced School Science Academy next year. This is a fantastic opportunity for these students to be introduced to cutting edge research by means of practical projects. The academy is held over two 5 day residential camps at the University and on-line support during the year through the “Virtual Academy”. The goal of the science camps is to introduce the students to the world of research through a range of practical projects that will excite, challenge, inspire and motivate them to excel in their final year’s schooling on their way to a career in science. The Academy is fully funded including all flights, food and accommodation and the boys should enjoy a great experience attending the OUASSA during next year.
Mr Armond, HoD Science
Junior Prizegiving
The junior prizegiving will be held on Friday 2nd December commencing at 11.30 am. Parents are asked to be seated by 11.15 am so a prompt start can be made.
Junior Graduation reports will be posted to all parents during Activities Week. All final accounts should be paid by then. Students who have paid in full for their school donation will recieve a copy of the school magazine on the last day of school - 8 December for juniors and 9 December for seniors.
Activities Week
Junior students are currently organising themselves into activities for the last week of school. With over a dozen choices from movie buffs to overnight camps and fishing there is something to interest every student. All junior students are expected to attend school during this week.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Senior Prizegiving winners.
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| Adrian, Natasha and Daniel after Tuesday's prizegiving. |
Adrian Pitman was awarded Dux for 2011 while Natasha Sinclair-Taikato was named Proxime Accessit.
Daniel Stieller was awarded the Roodbeen Trophy as the e best all round senior student who shows dedication and commitment to the general life of the school. The Citation follows:
This year’s recipient has been one of the student leaders of the Relay for Life, he has been involved in school activities such as the Student Council, the Ball Committee, the Peak Committee, the 40 Hour Famine, the Variety Concert, the 2010 Stage Challenge. He has also participated in a wide variety of Interhouse sporting activities. All of these have given this young man a high profile both in and outside of the school.
He is a conscientious young man who has a great sense of social responsibility and has proven himself to be a person who puts ‘ideas into action’. He has shown an ability to motivate and help people in such a way that any task he has undertaken has had a successful conclusion.
He is certainly dedicated and committed to our school and has been a fine ambassador for Stratford High School and a worthy recipient of this award.
Senior Sports winners were Taylor Bailey - sports woman of the year, Hamish Walker - sportsman of the year and Zack Taitoko - SHS Sportsperson for 2011.
Top year 12 student was Matthew Sullivan-Brown with Kathleen Robertson named as top year 11 student.
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| Matthew Sullivan-Brown Top Y12 student |
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| Kathleen Robertson Top Y11 Student |
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
High School Corner - Prizegiving
Senior Prizegiving
The senior prizegiving on Tuesday afternoon was well attended by the SHS community. The school Kapa Haka and choir entertained the parents and students during the ceremony. Congratulations to all students who received awards, the full list will be in Peak magazine while others will be published in the paper.
The junior prizegiving will be on Friday 2nd December and all parents and caregivers are invited to attend this graduation ceremony for all junior students.
Good luck to all students who will be sitting NCEA examinations which start on Thursday 10th November. Seniors are reminded that there will be two book return days Thursday 1st December and Friday 9th December. All books and other school materials (including sports uniforms) are to be returned to the library. Any senior uniform items that are no longer wanted may be dropped in on these days in a clean, sealable condition. A price and seller’s details are needed. The second-hand uniform sale is on Thursday 26th January in the school hall and is a fundraiser for the SHS Australian rugby tour team.
P H Keenan
Principal
The senior prizegiving on Tuesday afternoon was well attended by the SHS community. The school Kapa Haka and choir entertained the parents and students during the ceremony. Congratulations to all students who received awards, the full list will be in Peak magazine while others will be published in the paper.
The junior prizegiving will be on Friday 2nd December and all parents and caregivers are invited to attend this graduation ceremony for all junior students.
Good luck to all students who will be sitting NCEA examinations which start on Thursday 10th November. Seniors are reminded that there will be two book return days Thursday 1st December and Friday 9th December. All books and other school materials (including sports uniforms) are to be returned to the library. Any senior uniform items that are no longer wanted may be dropped in on these days in a clean, sealable condition. A price and seller’s details are needed. The second-hand uniform sale is on Thursday 26th January in the school hall and is a fundraiser for the SHS Australian rugby tour team.
P H Keenan
Principal
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
High School Corner
Senior Prizegiving
All parents and caregivers are invited to the senior prizegiving on Tuesday 8th November commencing at 1.00pm. We ask that parents are seated by 12.50 pm to ensure a prompt start. The prizegiving will be followed by afternoon tea for parents and prizewinners.
Board of Trustees Academic Scholarships Awarded
At the recent meeting the Board of Trustees awarded five scholarships to students who sat the scholarship examinations in August. The awardees are: Jordan Wood (St Josephs), Tessa Smith (Kaponga), Caitlin Reardon (Ngaere), Dylan Trott (Toko) and Thor Howatson (Toko). The continuation of the scholarship is dependent on academic success at each year level.
Thank you to all parents and schools who allowed students time to sit the examinations at the school.
Next Newsletter
A newsletter will be posted given to all students this week. Activity week booklets will be handed out to junior students on Friday.
P H Keenan
Principal
All parents and caregivers are invited to the senior prizegiving on Tuesday 8th November commencing at 1.00pm. We ask that parents are seated by 12.50 pm to ensure a prompt start. The prizegiving will be followed by afternoon tea for parents and prizewinners.
Board of Trustees Academic Scholarships Awarded
At the recent meeting the Board of Trustees awarded five scholarships to students who sat the scholarship examinations in August. The awardees are: Jordan Wood (St Josephs), Tessa Smith (Kaponga), Caitlin Reardon (Ngaere), Dylan Trott (Toko) and Thor Howatson (Toko). The continuation of the scholarship is dependent on academic success at each year level.
Thank you to all parents and schools who allowed students time to sit the examinations at the school.
Next Newsletter
A newsletter will be posted given to all students this week. Activity week booklets will be handed out to junior students on Friday.
P H Keenan
Principal
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Term 4 Starts
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| Andrew Hunger 2011-2012 Student Trustee |
Congratulations to Andrew Hunger who has been elected as the 2011 – 2012 Student Trustee for the SHS Board of Trustees. There were ten students who put themselves forward for this position so it made for an exciting election period. Andrew attended his first board meeting in October. Many thanks to Astyn Buckland who has been the current Representative.
Senior Prizegiving
All parents and caregivers are invited to the senior prizegiving on Tuesday 8th November commencing at 1.00pm. We ask that parents are seated by 12.50 pm to ensure a prompt start. The prizegiving will be followed by afternoon tea for parents and prizewinners.Final Payments
All parents and caregivers are encouraged to pay all outstanding accounts for students. The money has been outlayed on behalf of your student for their course this year. Any money outstanding for curriculum or sports means that next year there will not be as much funding in departments as these debts will have to be covered by the MOE funding.
Board Of Trustees Strategic Plan - Community Consultation
The Board of Trustees are reviewing and finalising the strategic plan for 2012—2014. The first draft of this plan is on the school website and has been posted to parents. If you would like to comment on this please email the Board of Trustees bot@stratfordhigh.school.nz or send a letter to the board via the main office of the school.
Also on the school website are two surveys which you can complete. The first concerns the strategic plan and the second concerns the school uniform review.
Uniform Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7CXM6VQ
Junior Parent Interviews
Junior parents will be able to meet with teachers on Thursday 27th October from 7 pm to 9pm in the school assembly hall. Booking sheets were included with the graduation reports.
Mr P Keenan, Principal
Friday, September 30, 2011
Interview evening
Interview evening and reports.
Parents and caregivers of senior students are invited to attend an interview evening on Thursday 6th October from 5 pm to 7.00 pm in the assembly hall. Interview sheets will be posted on Thursday along with the school newsletter.
The school will be posting out Graduation Report 4 to all junior students on Thursday along with the school newsletter. Parents of Junior students will have an interview evening on Thursday 27th October.
Congratulations
• Laureen Cox (Y12) competed in the TSSSA cycling champs on Sunday September 4 in Lepperton. She rode in a mixed team with NPBHS and NPGHS around a 16km course and placed 3rd in the senior girl’s individual time trial event around a 16km course.
• To Crystal Melville-Grace (Y13) who came third in the Taranaki Foodstuffs Checker of the Year competition recently.
• Taranaki Zone Chess Championships held recently with the following results for our students. James Burt 1st place Gold; Tayla Corbett 2nd place Silver, Top Girl Gold; Cameron Luckhurst 3rd place Bronze. With fourth member Rowan Meads the team won the Top team Gold medal as well. They are currently waiting on confirmation for their place in the Chess Power Interschool National Championship to be held in Auckland on October 4th.
Poutama
We were recently privileged to have Shane Jordan as a guest speaker at our Poutama assembly. A Stratford High School old boy, Shane Jordan has been chopping since he was 15 years old. He told us that he developed an interest when Bruce Reichardt from Douglas was training some young guys at school.
When he left school, Shane trained as a helicopter engineer and went to work in Taupo. He was fortunate to have a great coach and mentor who spent his days sourcing wood for Shane to chop. Shane stressed the importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in the dreams you have for yourself. Shane cuts hundreds of training logs, spends many early mornings at the gym and late nights adjusting and perfecting his equipment. This training ensures he is physically and mentally prepared. He has kept very many people in firewood along the way.
He has competed and represented NZ in the USA, Spain, Austria and Australia. He has held numerous titles throughout the North Island and was also a member of the NZ team which set a new World record in Austria. He showed us a video of how he achieved his goal of competing in the American Stihl series. Shane told us he was planning an attempt at a New Zealand record in Inglewood in a few weeks’ time. We have since learned that he achieved his goal. In the standing block he carved close to two seconds off the previous record, set in 2005, of 18.63s. Shane's mark is 16.64s.
Shane’s advice for our students was that they can do anything they want to if they believe in themselves and set their mind to it.
P H Keenan
Principal
Parents and caregivers of senior students are invited to attend an interview evening on Thursday 6th October from 5 pm to 7.00 pm in the assembly hall. Interview sheets will be posted on Thursday along with the school newsletter.
The school will be posting out Graduation Report 4 to all junior students on Thursday along with the school newsletter. Parents of Junior students will have an interview evening on Thursday 27th October.
Congratulations
• Laureen Cox (Y12) competed in the TSSSA cycling champs on Sunday September 4 in Lepperton. She rode in a mixed team with NPBHS and NPGHS around a 16km course and placed 3rd in the senior girl’s individual time trial event around a 16km course.
• To Crystal Melville-Grace (Y13) who came third in the Taranaki Foodstuffs Checker of the Year competition recently.
• Taranaki Zone Chess Championships held recently with the following results for our students. James Burt 1st place Gold; Tayla Corbett 2nd place Silver, Top Girl Gold; Cameron Luckhurst 3rd place Bronze. With fourth member Rowan Meads the team won the Top team Gold medal as well. They are currently waiting on confirmation for their place in the Chess Power Interschool National Championship to be held in Auckland on October 4th.
Poutama
We were recently privileged to have Shane Jordan as a guest speaker at our Poutama assembly. A Stratford High School old boy, Shane Jordan has been chopping since he was 15 years old. He told us that he developed an interest when Bruce Reichardt from Douglas was training some young guys at school.
When he left school, Shane trained as a helicopter engineer and went to work in Taupo. He was fortunate to have a great coach and mentor who spent his days sourcing wood for Shane to chop. Shane stressed the importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in the dreams you have for yourself. Shane cuts hundreds of training logs, spends many early mornings at the gym and late nights adjusting and perfecting his equipment. This training ensures he is physically and mentally prepared. He has kept very many people in firewood along the way.
He has competed and represented NZ in the USA, Spain, Austria and Australia. He has held numerous titles throughout the North Island and was also a member of the NZ team which set a new World record in Austria. He showed us a video of how he achieved his goal of competing in the American Stihl series. Shane told us he was planning an attempt at a New Zealand record in Inglewood in a few weeks’ time. We have since learned that he achieved his goal. In the standing block he carved close to two seconds off the previous record, set in 2005, of 18.63s. Shane's mark is 16.64s.
Shane’s advice for our students was that they can do anything they want to if they believe in themselves and set their mind to it.
P H Keenan
Principal
Monday, September 12, 2011
High School Corner
Junior House Badges
Junior house badges were given out at assembly on Tuesday 9th August to celebrate our student’s involvement in academic, sporting, cultural and overall participation in school events.
Amess House: Academic: Cole Baker and Mitchell Best, Sports: Jack Jordan and Jacinta Frost, Cultural: Memphis Karaitiana and Chloe Lewis, Participation: Samuel Reardon and Laura Ward.
McAllister House: Academic: Monica Jones and Tayla Corbett, Sports: Katie Taylor and Liam Burnell, Cultural; Kyle Stewart and Angelica Schumacher, Participation: Joshua Hunger and Robbie Howatson.
Trimble House: Academic: Xavier Hey and Sarah Malone, Sports: Quinlin Bosson-Thompson and Misty Hagley, Cultural; Jayde Nahi and Tylah Ooink-Graham, Participation: Rachel Martin and Noeleen Venter.
Tyrer House: Academic: Sarah Kowalewski and Jack Bennett, Sports: Matthew Kowalewski and Lara Williams, Cultural; Terry Jane and Taylah Acero, Participation: Dayle Bailey and Asia Loveridge-Acero
Asiawise competition
12 students are currently working with Mr Smith to complete the Asiawise competition by Friday 19th August. Students have to research a number of topics relating to Asia and complete a question sheet.
Congratulations
To Beth West, Quinlin Bosson-Thompson, Quintin Bailey and Nick Merson who competed over the weekend as part of the TCB basketball teams.
To Jack Jordan who has been selected as part of the NZ Under 21 Woodchopping team. He will be going with the team to the Royal Melbourne Show in September.
To Tayla Corbett and Joshua Hunger (year 10) and Sarah Kowalewski (year 9) who all gained 100% in the Junior Graduation Report 3. It is great to see that over 70% of junior students are on target to graduate with either Merit or Excellence.
Junior house badges were given out at assembly on Tuesday 9th August to celebrate our student’s involvement in academic, sporting, cultural and overall participation in school events.
Amess House: Academic: Cole Baker and Mitchell Best, Sports: Jack Jordan and Jacinta Frost, Cultural: Memphis Karaitiana and Chloe Lewis, Participation: Samuel Reardon and Laura Ward.
McAllister House: Academic: Monica Jones and Tayla Corbett, Sports: Katie Taylor and Liam Burnell, Cultural; Kyle Stewart and Angelica Schumacher, Participation: Joshua Hunger and Robbie Howatson.
Trimble House: Academic: Xavier Hey and Sarah Malone, Sports: Quinlin Bosson-Thompson and Misty Hagley, Cultural; Jayde Nahi and Tylah Ooink-Graham, Participation: Rachel Martin and Noeleen Venter.
Tyrer House: Academic: Sarah Kowalewski and Jack Bennett, Sports: Matthew Kowalewski and Lara Williams, Cultural; Terry Jane and Taylah Acero, Participation: Dayle Bailey and Asia Loveridge-Acero
Asiawise competition
12 students are currently working with Mr Smith to complete the Asiawise competition by Friday 19th August. Students have to research a number of topics relating to Asia and complete a question sheet.
Congratulations
To Beth West, Quinlin Bosson-Thompson, Quintin Bailey and Nick Merson who competed over the weekend as part of the TCB basketball teams.
To Jack Jordan who has been selected as part of the NZ Under 21 Woodchopping team. He will be going with the team to the Royal Melbourne Show in September.
To Tayla Corbett and Joshua Hunger (year 10) and Sarah Kowalewski (year 9) who all gained 100% in the Junior Graduation Report 3. It is great to see that over 70% of junior students are on target to graduate with either Merit or Excellence.
Snow Day at Stratford High
On a picture perfect day 16 August 2011, students who had managed to get to school took to the field to play in the snow. Over 15cm fell over most of Stratford and closed the school for snow for Monday 15 August.
Latest news
Daffodil Day Volunteers
Once again, students volunteered their services to assist the Stratford Cancer Society with the luncheon and selling of flowers for 2011 Daffodil Day. Thanks to Alison Matthews, Andrew Hunger, Amy Luckhurst, Elizabeth Corbett, Shannon Morrow-Washer, Melissa Coull-Herewini, Jessica Nicholas, Christine Podjursky and Michaela Dormer for providing this valuable community service on behalf of our school.
Taranaki Female Hockey Player of the Year
Congratulations
Once again, students volunteered their services to assist the Stratford Cancer Society with the luncheon and selling of flowers for 2011 Daffodil Day. Thanks to Alison Matthews, Andrew Hunger, Amy Luckhurst, Elizabeth Corbett, Shannon Morrow-Washer, Melissa Coull-Herewini, Jessica Nicholas, Christine Podjursky and Michaela Dormer for providing this valuable community service on behalf of our school.
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| Lara Williams: Taranaki Female Hockey Player of the Year 2011 |
Taranaki Female Hockey Player of the Year
On 27 August Taranaki Hockey held their annual club awards evening. The criteria for the player of the year awards were that you needed to represent Taranaki in some way, show great skill, talent and be a team player. It is a difficult award to receive as there are 8 clubs with a total of 112 players vying for the honour. It was with great excitement and shock that Lara Williams received this award for 2011.
As part of her commitment to hockey, Lara played for SHS Girls 1st XI, captained the Taranaki Under 15 team and was tournament player of the week as well as Most Valuable Player for the second year.
To Laureen Cox who was 3rd in the TSSSA Senior Girls Road Cycle champs and also won one of the spot prizes on the day.
To Sarah Cooper, Melissa Coull-Herewini, Rebecca Poole, Daniel Stieller, Kate Thomas who were presented with Peak 2011 bars as acknowledgement of their involvement in the production of the school magazine this year.
To Josh Hunger and Quinlin Bosson-Thompson who were selected for the Taranaki Under 14 rugby team. They play against a visiting Australian school next Thursday in Tikorangi. Scott Caskey and Jarvis Gotty are in the Under 16 team and Adrian Pitman was selected for the Taranaki Under 18 team.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Latest news - Teacher Only Day
Teacher only day
With the recent Ministry of Education announcement for professional development days, SHS will be having a teacher only day on Monday July 11th. This means that students will not be required at school.
Year 8 Open Evening
The school will be open for Year 8 students and families to visit. The SHS Assembly hall will be open from 5.00pm with the evening to commence at 5.30 pm. Tours of the school will be followed by supper provided by the Australian Netball Touring team.
Members of the community are welcome to attend to have a look at our school.
Junior graduation excellence
The second junior graduation report has been sent to parents and two top students were found. Rachel Martin in year 10 scored 100% while closely followed by Joshua Hunger (99%) and Tayla Corbett (98%). In year 9 Sarah Kowalewski scored the top mark of 99% while Jacinta Frost and Monica Jones were close behind on 98%. Congratulations to all students who received a merit or excellence mark.
Senior reports on the way
Teachers are completing senior reports after the recent assessment week. These reports will be posted out next week and an interview evening will be held on July 13th in the assembly hall.
SHS Rockquest
The SHS Rockquest band “Peregrine” gave a good performance on Saturday afternoon but unfortunately were not selected for the final performances that evening. Well done to the band and to those who supported them on the day.
TSSSA Sports seminar for adventure racers
Four SHS senior students Sarah Rohe (Maadi Cup Rower), Laureen Cox (Flanagan Cup Ocean Swim winner and road cyclist), Matt Simpson (cross country and Triathlete) and Cameron Johnson (basketball rep) travelled to Opunake High School to join with the successful Opunake High Hillary Challenge team for a seminar with Nathan Fa’avae, World Champion Adventure Racer.
To start the students thinking he wrote on the whiteboard, “Diminishing in Comparison”, very relative when Nathan started to tell us of his team competing in many far regions of the world. With world titles since 2002, his team competes in races of over 700 kms in length, over vast terrain, from kayaking to mountain biking. Anything that is physically man made can be added to the five day programme. In this extreme sport completing is everything, especially when only 10% of teams finish.
During the day students looked at goal setting and motivating influences in their chosen sports, especially those designed to get them over the road blocks and walls. An amazing insight into the mental aspects of our own sports at high school level right up to coping at international level. Researchers state that it takes 10,000 hours to be an expert at anything, Nathan reckons his often six hour training runs and mountain bike events certainly cut into this time.
For the frequent couch sitter, the adventure racer competing on the world stage seems totally crazy with how far they push the human body. But Nathan Fa’avae enjoys the challenge of not being normal and has the world titles to prove this.
TSSSA Boys Golf Championships
The SHS team of William Arnold, Kyle Cook, Stein Caskey and Jahvis Gotty completed at the Stratford Golf course on Friday 17th June. Congratulations to Stein Caskey had the best Nett score on the day with 65. A fine effort as Stein has played consistently well in the inter-school Southern competition in the first term where SHS narrowly missed the winners podium.
P H Keenan
Principal
With the recent Ministry of Education announcement for professional development days, SHS will be having a teacher only day on Monday July 11th. This means that students will not be required at school.
Year 8 Open Evening
The school will be open for Year 8 students and families to visit. The SHS Assembly hall will be open from 5.00pm with the evening to commence at 5.30 pm. Tours of the school will be followed by supper provided by the Australian Netball Touring team.
Members of the community are welcome to attend to have a look at our school.
Junior graduation excellence
The second junior graduation report has been sent to parents and two top students were found. Rachel Martin in year 10 scored 100% while closely followed by Joshua Hunger (99%) and Tayla Corbett (98%). In year 9 Sarah Kowalewski scored the top mark of 99% while Jacinta Frost and Monica Jones were close behind on 98%. Congratulations to all students who received a merit or excellence mark.
Senior reports on the way
Teachers are completing senior reports after the recent assessment week. These reports will be posted out next week and an interview evening will be held on July 13th in the assembly hall.
SHS Rockquest
The SHS Rockquest band “Peregrine” gave a good performance on Saturday afternoon but unfortunately were not selected for the final performances that evening. Well done to the band and to those who supported them on the day.
TSSSA Sports seminar for adventure racers
Four SHS senior students Sarah Rohe (Maadi Cup Rower), Laureen Cox (Flanagan Cup Ocean Swim winner and road cyclist), Matt Simpson (cross country and Triathlete) and Cameron Johnson (basketball rep) travelled to Opunake High School to join with the successful Opunake High Hillary Challenge team for a seminar with Nathan Fa’avae, World Champion Adventure Racer.
To start the students thinking he wrote on the whiteboard, “Diminishing in Comparison”, very relative when Nathan started to tell us of his team competing in many far regions of the world. With world titles since 2002, his team competes in races of over 700 kms in length, over vast terrain, from kayaking to mountain biking. Anything that is physically man made can be added to the five day programme. In this extreme sport completing is everything, especially when only 10% of teams finish.
During the day students looked at goal setting and motivating influences in their chosen sports, especially those designed to get them over the road blocks and walls. An amazing insight into the mental aspects of our own sports at high school level right up to coping at international level. Researchers state that it takes 10,000 hours to be an expert at anything, Nathan reckons his often six hour training runs and mountain bike events certainly cut into this time.
For the frequent couch sitter, the adventure racer competing on the world stage seems totally crazy with how far they push the human body. But Nathan Fa’avae enjoys the challenge of not being normal and has the world titles to prove this.
TSSSA Boys Golf Championships
The SHS team of William Arnold, Kyle Cook, Stein Caskey and Jahvis Gotty completed at the Stratford Golf course on Friday 17th June. Congratulations to Stein Caskey had the best Nett score on the day with 65. A fine effort as Stein has played consistently well in the inter-school Southern competition in the first term where SHS narrowly missed the winners podium.
P H Keenan
Principal
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Weekly news
Parents taking students out of school
This is a perennial concern that raises its head regularly throughout the year. Parents have every right to withdraw their student for good reason. It does, however, become an issue when parents expect work to be set while their student is out of school. The general guidelines are as follows:
• If a student (at whatever level) has a serious illness and is expected to be off school for an extended period then we will most certainly set work and assist in their education as much as we can while they are convalescing.
• If parents decide to take extended holidays to benefit from lower fares and rates, then the school takes a slightly different view. While parents can withdraw their student on such occasions, students must take responsibility for the work they will miss by individually approaching their teachers to find out what work they should do in order to catch up.
These are just general guidelines and commonsense must prevail. Parents must always send a letter at least a week prior to the expected absence to The Principal, Mr Keenan to ask permission to take their student out of school. I ask that if you have any concerns about these guidelines. Please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mr P Keenan
Principal
Careers news
Victoria University Information evening Follow this link http://www.stratfordhigh.school.nz/careers/index.html
Faculty of Engineering, University of Auckland Information Evening
New Plymouth: Monday 15 August, Quality Hotel Plymouth International from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
You can link to http://www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/events/template/event_item.jsp?cid=393416 for more information and the registration form (which will be up shortly).
Latest Newsletter
The latest newsletter has been sent home to parents and caregivers of junior students. Senior students without a junior sibling will receive a newsletter on Friday 10th June. A copy can also be viewed on the school website. http://www.stratfordhigh.school.nz/newsletter/index.html#1
This is a perennial concern that raises its head regularly throughout the year. Parents have every right to withdraw their student for good reason. It does, however, become an issue when parents expect work to be set while their student is out of school. The general guidelines are as follows:
• If a student (at whatever level) has a serious illness and is expected to be off school for an extended period then we will most certainly set work and assist in their education as much as we can while they are convalescing.
• If parents decide to take extended holidays to benefit from lower fares and rates, then the school takes a slightly different view. While parents can withdraw their student on such occasions, students must take responsibility for the work they will miss by individually approaching their teachers to find out what work they should do in order to catch up.
These are just general guidelines and commonsense must prevail. Parents must always send a letter at least a week prior to the expected absence to The Principal, Mr Keenan to ask permission to take their student out of school. I ask that if you have any concerns about these guidelines. Please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mr P Keenan
Principal
Careers news
Victoria University Information evening Follow this link http://www.stratfordhigh.school.nz/careers/index.html
Faculty of Engineering, University of Auckland Information Evening
New Plymouth: Monday 15 August, Quality Hotel Plymouth International from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
You can link to http://www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/events/template/event_item.jsp?cid=393416 for more information and the registration form (which will be up shortly).
Latest Newsletter
The latest newsletter has been sent home to parents and caregivers of junior students. Senior students without a junior sibling will receive a newsletter on Friday 10th June. A copy can also be viewed on the school website. http://www.stratfordhigh.school.nz/newsletter/index.html#1
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Parent - Teacher Partnership rules
Another two of the parent - teacher relationship rules.
High School Corner went to the Stratford Press this week with information on the cross country, variety concert and 40 hour famine.
Rule 3: Partner with your child’s teacher.
Children who do best at school are the ones who have parents (at home) and teachers (at school) working closest together.
• Teachers describe parent-teacher relationships as essential, vital and critical.
• Positive links between parents and teachers create positive attitudes to school.
• Your involvement will help your child’s progress at school, build trust and resolve differences.
• Parent-teacher partnerships, like any teamwork, benefit from communication.
Rule 4: Participate in your child’s school
No matter what support or assistance parents can offer, regardless of whether it’s during school hours or out-of-hours, it’s always appreciated.
• Read school communications regularly.
• Support the school’s values in your home and encourage respect.
• Involve yourself in the school community through a diverse range of activities.
• Look for opportunities to share knowledge and experience.
• Respect the teacher’s professionalism.
• Ultimately your child will reap the benefits of your involvement.
High School Corner went to the Stratford Press this week with information on the cross country, variety concert and 40 hour famine.
Rule 3: Partner with your child’s teacher.
Children who do best at school are the ones who have parents (at home) and teachers (at school) working closest together.
• Teachers describe parent-teacher relationships as essential, vital and critical.
• Positive links between parents and teachers create positive attitudes to school.
• Your involvement will help your child’s progress at school, build trust and resolve differences.
• Parent-teacher partnerships, like any teamwork, benefit from communication.
Rule 4: Participate in your child’s school
No matter what support or assistance parents can offer, regardless of whether it’s during school hours or out-of-hours, it’s always appreciated.
• Read school communications regularly.
• Support the school’s values in your home and encourage respect.
• Involve yourself in the school community through a diverse range of activities.
• Look for opportunities to share knowledge and experience.
• Respect the teacher’s professionalism.
• Ultimately your child will reap the benefits of your involvement.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Stratford High School Cross Country 2011
The 2011 Crosscountry was run in perfect overhead conditions. Again, the ‘Fun Run’ section proved the most popular but it was unfortunate that once again a few ‘walkers’ had to be disqualified for lack of effort. It was very pleasing to see the effort made by the competitive runners though and some very good finishes were seen. It was once again one of the largest field of ‘runners’ & walkers we have had.
While Matt Simpson and Sam Bunn were comfortable winners of their grades, the eye-catching run of the day came from Sarah Kowalewski who not only won the Junior Girls event but was also clearly the first girl to finish.
Congratulations to all entrants; particularly to individual and house winners. It was great to see one form with 23 out of 24 members participating.
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS:
Junior Boys: 1. Quinlin Bosson-Thompson (Tr) 2. Kody Simpson (Tr) 3. Robbie Howatson (Mc)
Junior Girls: 1. Sarah Kowalewski (Ty) 2. Emily Short (Mc) 3. Jessica Taunt (Mc)
Intermediate Boys: 1. Sam Bunn (Ty) 2. Ryan Cooper (Ty) 3. Matthew Kowalewski (Ty)
Intermediate Girls: 1. Lara Williams (Ty) 2. Shayna Heal (Ty) 3. Noeleen Venter (Tr)
Senior Boys: 1. Matt Simpson (Tr) 2. Jack Espin (Am) 3. Craig Mischefski (Am)
Senior Girls: 1. Alana Mako (Tr) 2. Taylor Bailey Ty) 3. Clare O’Neil (Ty)
HOUSE TEAM RESULTS:
Junior Boys: 1. McAllister 2. Trimble 3. Amess 4. Tyrer
Junior Girls: 1. McAllister 2. Amess 3. Trimble 4. Tyrer
Intermediate Boys: 1. Tyrer 2. Amess 3. Trimble 4. McAllister
Intermediate Girls: 1. Tyrer 2. Trimble 3. Amess 4. McAllister
Senior Boys: 1. Amess 2. Tyrer 3. Trimble 4. McAllister
Senior Girls: 1. Tyrer 2. McAllister 3 Amess 4. Trimble
OVERALL HOUSE RESULTS:
Boys: 1. Amess 2. Tyrer 3. Trimble 4. McAllister
Girls: 1. Tyrer 2. McAllister 3. Amess 4. Trimble
Overall: 1. Tyrer 2. Amess 3. McAllister 4. Trimble
HOUSE PARTICIPATION RESULTS:
Boys: 1. Trimble 2. Amess 3. McAllister 4. Tyrer
Girls: 1. McAllister 2= Amess and Tyrer 4. Trimble
Overall: 1. McAllister 2. Amess 3. Trimble 4. Tyrer
FORM PARTICIPATION RESULTS:
Boys: 1= Ag and Bn 3= Bf and Tc
Girls: 1. Bn 2= Be, Gb, Me and Wd
Overall: 1. Bn 2= Ag, Be and Me
MOST SUCCESSFUL FORM RESULTS:
1. Br 2. Ag 3= Lr and Gv
Crosscountry Team Trophies
Robbie Howatson: Junior Boys Team (Herbert-Smith Trust Cup 1st McAllister Runner to finish)
Sam Bunn: Intermediate Boys Team (Mrs R E Carryer Cup 1st Tyrer Runner to finish)
Jack Espin: Senior Boys Team (R Masters Cup 1st Amess Runner to finish)
Emily Short: Junior Girls Team (H C Thompson Cup 1st McAllister Runner to finish)
Lara Williams: Intermediate Girls Team (Pugh Cup 1st Tyrer Runner to finish)
Taylor Bailey: Senior Girls Team (SHS Senior Girls Cross Country Team Trophy 1st Tyrer Runner to finish)
While Matt Simpson and Sam Bunn were comfortable winners of their grades, the eye-catching run of the day came from Sarah Kowalewski who not only won the Junior Girls event but was also clearly the first girl to finish.
Congratulations to all entrants; particularly to individual and house winners. It was great to see one form with 23 out of 24 members participating.
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS:
Junior Boys: 1. Quinlin Bosson-Thompson (Tr) 2. Kody Simpson (Tr) 3. Robbie Howatson (Mc)
Junior Girls: 1. Sarah Kowalewski (Ty) 2. Emily Short (Mc) 3. Jessica Taunt (Mc)
Intermediate Boys: 1. Sam Bunn (Ty) 2. Ryan Cooper (Ty) 3. Matthew Kowalewski (Ty)
Intermediate Girls: 1. Lara Williams (Ty) 2. Shayna Heal (Ty) 3. Noeleen Venter (Tr)
Senior Boys: 1. Matt Simpson (Tr) 2. Jack Espin (Am) 3. Craig Mischefski (Am)
Senior Girls: 1. Alana Mako (Tr) 2. Taylor Bailey Ty) 3. Clare O’Neil (Ty)
HOUSE TEAM RESULTS:
Junior Boys: 1. McAllister 2. Trimble 3. Amess 4. Tyrer
Junior Girls: 1. McAllister 2. Amess 3. Trimble 4. Tyrer
Intermediate Boys: 1. Tyrer 2. Amess 3. Trimble 4. McAllister
Intermediate Girls: 1. Tyrer 2. Trimble 3. Amess 4. McAllister
Senior Boys: 1. Amess 2. Tyrer 3. Trimble 4. McAllister
Senior Girls: 1. Tyrer 2. McAllister 3 Amess 4. Trimble
OVERALL HOUSE RESULTS:
Boys: 1. Amess 2. Tyrer 3. Trimble 4. McAllister
Girls: 1. Tyrer 2. McAllister 3. Amess 4. Trimble
Overall: 1. Tyrer 2. Amess 3. McAllister 4. Trimble
HOUSE PARTICIPATION RESULTS:
Boys: 1. Trimble 2. Amess 3. McAllister 4. Tyrer
Girls: 1. McAllister 2= Amess and Tyrer 4. Trimble
Overall: 1. McAllister 2. Amess 3. Trimble 4. Tyrer
FORM PARTICIPATION RESULTS:
Boys: 1= Ag and Bn 3= Bf and Tc
Girls: 1. Bn 2= Be, Gb, Me and Wd
Overall: 1. Bn 2= Ag, Be and Me
MOST SUCCESSFUL FORM RESULTS:
1. Br 2. Ag 3= Lr and Gv
Crosscountry Team Trophies
Robbie Howatson: Junior Boys Team (Herbert-Smith Trust Cup 1st McAllister Runner to finish)
Sam Bunn: Intermediate Boys Team (Mrs R E Carryer Cup 1st Tyrer Runner to finish)
Jack Espin: Senior Boys Team (R Masters Cup 1st Amess Runner to finish)
Emily Short: Junior Girls Team (H C Thompson Cup 1st McAllister Runner to finish)
Lara Williams: Intermediate Girls Team (Pugh Cup 1st Tyrer Runner to finish)
Taylor Bailey: Senior Girls Team (SHS Senior Girls Cross Country Team Trophy 1st Tyrer Runner to finish)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Congratulations - Term 1 success
Congratulations to Josh.
Josh Robins shows his talent on being named the International Rookie of the Year 2010 for the American Quarter Horse Association. This is a remarkable achievement for Josh who is in his first year of international competition and was only 14 years old at the time.
TSSSA Sevens
Central Rugby almost pulled of a very exciting final in the TSSSA Rugby Sevens competition at Yarrow Stadium in April. They went down 24-12 to NPBHS, but had easily won their Division earlier in the day. The future looks bright indeed as this team has many new caps from previous junior teams making the step up.
Term one for Stratford High sport has been hectic and the students are participating and achieving at very exciting levels. It is great to see many of our juniors stepping up and having a go at new events. We have had great participation in lots of events and not all are listed here but some of successes follow.
Two of our junior students represented Taranaki at the NISS Athletic Champs in Hamilton. Sarah Kowalewski was a creditable 6th in the girls Triple Jump and Quinlan Bosson Thompson was a very close second in the 300m sprint final, 2 seconds faster than his best time.
The TSSSA Rogaine Champs in the Middle of March have gained in popularity and this year SHS sent 105 students to compete at night event at Lake Mangamahoe.
Junior Boys: Robbie Howatson, Reece Saywell, Will Rohe, Herbert Van Veen and Josh Hunger were placed 3rd in their Division.
Junior Girls; Emily Short, Beth West, Courtenay McIntosh and Rylie Saywell were placed 3rd also in their class. A big thank you to Mr & Mrs Walker who every year manage this event for SHS.
Indoor Bowling
Taranaki Bowling Clubs this year have introduced a secondary school competition “Squad of 6’, to endeavour to have students from different colleges competing and practising their skills over a six week period. SHS team competed at Hawera Bowling Club, and then all went on to compete at the TSSSA champs at the Avon Club in Stratford. Our Team of Kyle Cook (Captain), William Arnold, Matt Holden, Abby Gawler, Alana Mako and Heather O’Neill represented us with credit.
Abby Gawler went on to be runner –up in the Girls Singles and also received the Player of the Day Trophy. She was chosen to represent Taranaki at the regional champs in Wanganui.
To end a very busy Term the TSSSA Dressage Champs were held at Waitara this year, in lovely sunny conditions. Congratulations to our young team of Lara Williams, Shannon Coull, Anna Crawford and Laura Vernon who came second overall for the day.
Our team captain Lara Williams showed the way for the other girls with a good win in the DC competition on her pony Little Miss Me. And the others all scored consistently in their respective groups. Thanks so much to Mechelle Coull who almost went hoarse calling so many junior tests and Erin McDonald who helped on the day also.
Josh Robins shows his talent on being named the International Rookie of the Year 2010 for the American Quarter Horse Association. This is a remarkable achievement for Josh who is in his first year of international competition and was only 14 years old at the time.
TSSSA Sevens
TSSSA SPORT AND SHS REPS SUMMARY
Term one for Stratford High sport has been hectic and the students are participating and achieving at very exciting levels. It is great to see many of our juniors stepping up and having a go at new events. We have had great participation in lots of events and not all are listed here but some of successes follow.
Two of our junior students represented Taranaki at the NISS Athletic Champs in Hamilton. Sarah Kowalewski was a creditable 6th in the girls Triple Jump and Quinlan Bosson Thompson was a very close second in the 300m sprint final, 2 seconds faster than his best time.
The TSSSA Rogaine Champs in the Middle of March have gained in popularity and this year SHS sent 105 students to compete at night event at Lake Mangamahoe.
Junior Boys: Robbie Howatson, Reece Saywell, Will Rohe, Herbert Van Veen and Josh Hunger were placed 3rd in their Division.
Junior Girls; Emily Short, Beth West, Courtenay McIntosh and Rylie Saywell were placed 3rd also in their class. A big thank you to Mr & Mrs Walker who every year manage this event for SHS.
Indoor Bowling
Taranaki Bowling Clubs this year have introduced a secondary school competition “Squad of 6’, to endeavour to have students from different colleges competing and practising their skills over a six week period. SHS team competed at Hawera Bowling Club, and then all went on to compete at the TSSSA champs at the Avon Club in Stratford. Our Team of Kyle Cook (Captain), William Arnold, Matt Holden, Abby Gawler, Alana Mako and Heather O’Neill represented us with credit.
Abby Gawler went on to be runner –up in the Girls Singles and also received the Player of the Day Trophy. She was chosen to represent Taranaki at the regional champs in Wanganui.
To end a very busy Term the TSSSA Dressage Champs were held at Waitara this year, in lovely sunny conditions. Congratulations to our young team of Lara Williams, Shannon Coull, Anna Crawford and Laura Vernon who came second overall for the day.
Our team captain Lara Williams showed the way for the other girls with a good win in the DC competition on her pony Little Miss Me. And the others all scored consistently in their respective groups. Thanks so much to Mechelle Coull who almost went hoarse calling so many junior tests and Erin McDonald who helped on the day also.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Jack Porter Tournament 2011
On Friday we played off for third place and successfully beat Tararua College in another hard game. We won the match 22 – 12 with Hamish Walker, Jason Simpson, Jarrod Thompson and Aaron Buckland all scoring tries and Jason receiving the Man of the Match award. The final was between Central Hawkes Bay College and Waiopehu College with Waiopehu coming out the winners.
Thank you to John Espin and Jeff Walker for giving up their time to coach the team. Congratulations to Aaron Buckland, Scott Caskey, Jack Espin, Jarvis Gotty, Taylor Mackie, Ella Robinson, Jason Simpson and Hamish Walker who were all selected for the tournament team. We are proud to have had eight members of our Stratford High School team named in the 24 man tournament squad. Thanks to Tararua College for hosting the tournament and we look forward to competing in 2012.
Jack Espin, Captain.
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| The 2011 Jack Porter Tournament team with supporters. |
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Parent - Teacher Partnership guides
The second of the six Parent - Teacher partnership guides.
Rule 2: share the responsibility for your child’s education
Show children that education is valued and important
• Create a learning environment for your child.
• Share the responsibility for your child’s education with the school.
• Show an interest in your child’s learning.
• Become engaged with your child’s teacher and the school.
• Encouragement can be simple and quick.
Christchurch Donation
The school had several fundraising events during term one for the Christchurch Red Cross appeal. The disco in the last week of term raised $901 while the total amount sent in the holidays was $2571. This is an amazing effort at fundraising by our students as they also raised nearly $8000 for the Relay 4 Life.
Congratulations to members of the student council, year 13 and staff who have been involved in this fundraising. Currently students are collecting items of stationery for Avonside High School as the student council initiative this term.
Variety Concert
The annual SHS Variety concert “SHS 4 CHCH” will be held on Tuesday 17th May from 7.00 pm in the school hall. Entry fee will be $5 adults with $2 for students. All profits from the evening will go to the Christchurch Relief appeal. Come along and support our very talented students. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Winter Uniform reminders
Parents, caregivers and students are reminded that winter uniform is required for term 2 and 3.
Polishable black shoes as indicated in the prospectus are to be worn with white ankle socks or black tights for girls and regulation socks for boys. A brochure from Number One Shoe Warehouse was sent with reports with a 50% discount offer off selected styles (expires May 8th).
ANZAC Day
Thanks to the Year 13 students along with Mrs Baldwin and Mrs N Brown who contributed time to making the wreaths for ANZAC Day. The school wreaths were laid by the leaders at the Cemetery and Cenotaph on ANZAC Day while the house wreaths were hung in the Hall of Remembrance. Congratulations to Taylor and Tim who spoke at the Stratford Service. They repeated these speeches in front of the school at assembly on Tuesday 3rd May.
P H Keenan
Principal
Rule 2: share the responsibility for your child’s education
Show children that education is valued and important
• Create a learning environment for your child.
• Share the responsibility for your child’s education with the school.
• Show an interest in your child’s learning.
• Become engaged with your child’s teacher and the school.
• Encouragement can be simple and quick.
Christchurch Donation
The school had several fundraising events during term one for the Christchurch Red Cross appeal. The disco in the last week of term raised $901 while the total amount sent in the holidays was $2571. This is an amazing effort at fundraising by our students as they also raised nearly $8000 for the Relay 4 Life.
Congratulations to members of the student council, year 13 and staff who have been involved in this fundraising. Currently students are collecting items of stationery for Avonside High School as the student council initiative this term.
Variety Concert
The annual SHS Variety concert “SHS 4 CHCH” will be held on Tuesday 17th May from 7.00 pm in the school hall. Entry fee will be $5 adults with $2 for students. All profits from the evening will go to the Christchurch Relief appeal. Come along and support our very talented students. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Winter Uniform reminders
Parents, caregivers and students are reminded that winter uniform is required for term 2 and 3.
Polishable black shoes as indicated in the prospectus are to be worn with white ankle socks or black tights for girls and regulation socks for boys. A brochure from Number One Shoe Warehouse was sent with reports with a 50% discount offer off selected styles (expires May 8th).
ANZAC Day
Thanks to the Year 13 students along with Mrs Baldwin and Mrs N Brown who contributed time to making the wreaths for ANZAC Day. The school wreaths were laid by the leaders at the Cemetery and Cenotaph on ANZAC Day while the house wreaths were hung in the Hall of Remembrance. Congratulations to Taylor and Tim who spoke at the Stratford Service. They repeated these speeches in front of the school at assembly on Tuesday 3rd May.
P H Keenan
Principal
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Parent - Teacher Partnership rules
Parent – Teacher Partnerships
In the last newsletter was the first of six rules for parents to help their children get the most out of school.
Rule 1: Prepare your child for school.
If schools keep performing parental roles, they absolve parents of these responsibilities.
• Teach your child respect, acceptable behaviour, good manners, personal hygiene, punctuality and healthy choices.
• Teach your child about the importance of values and morals.
• Schools teach some aspects of sexuality, drug education and personal safety issues, including water, road and energy safety, but these are, firstly, parental responsibilities.
• Encourage positive attitudes.
• Teachers take for granted that you have taught your child basic skills.
• Please check your child’s homework.
• Allow your child to make mistakes and accept responsibility for their own actions.
School Holiday break
School will finish for term one on Friday 15th April. Students are reminded to keep safe over the holiday break.Reports and invoices
During this break we will be celebrating two events Easter weekend and ANZAC day on the 25th April. House leaders will be assisting the Stratford Mayoress in making wreaths to hang in the Hall of Remembrance on Thursday 21st April. The senior leaders will be marching in the ANZAC day parade as well as attending the dawn service at Kopuatama Cemetery.
All students will have received a report in the past two weeks. Year 9 and 10 students will have had Junior Graduation report 1 while Year 11, 12 and 13 students will have received their interim/progress report. Included with these reports were invoices for all students who owe money for classes, sports teams, and other items. Some of these relate to 2009 and 2010 and the school would like these paid. Please contact the school to set up an automatic payment account.
Sporting success
There has been more sporting success over the past two weeks. The TSSSA 7’s team were the runners-up at the tournament last weekend, while students have competed also in TSSSA orienteering, lawn bowls and Rogaine events. Students went to the Dressage competition this week and we are awaiting results.
In the last newsletter was the first of six rules for parents to help their children get the most out of school.
Rule 1: Prepare your child for school.
If schools keep performing parental roles, they absolve parents of these responsibilities.
• Teach your child respect, acceptable behaviour, good manners, personal hygiene, punctuality and healthy choices.
• Teach your child about the importance of values and morals.
• Schools teach some aspects of sexuality, drug education and personal safety issues, including water, road and energy safety, but these are, firstly, parental responsibilities.
• Encourage positive attitudes.
• Teachers take for granted that you have taught your child basic skills.
• Please check your child’s homework.
• Allow your child to make mistakes and accept responsibility for their own actions.
School Holiday break
School will finish for term one on Friday 15th April. Students are reminded to keep safe over the holiday break.Reports and invoices
During this break we will be celebrating two events Easter weekend and ANZAC day on the 25th April. House leaders will be assisting the Stratford Mayoress in making wreaths to hang in the Hall of Remembrance on Thursday 21st April. The senior leaders will be marching in the ANZAC day parade as well as attending the dawn service at Kopuatama Cemetery.
All students will have received a report in the past two weeks. Year 9 and 10 students will have had Junior Graduation report 1 while Year 11, 12 and 13 students will have received their interim/progress report. Included with these reports were invoices for all students who owe money for classes, sports teams, and other items. Some of these relate to 2009 and 2010 and the school would like these paid. Please contact the school to set up an automatic payment account.
Sporting success
There has been more sporting success over the past two weeks. The TSSSA 7’s team were the runners-up at the tournament last weekend, while students have competed also in TSSSA orienteering, lawn bowls and Rogaine events. Students went to the Dressage competition this week and we are awaiting results.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Latest News and sporting success
Junior Graduation Reports
The first junior graduation report was posted this week to parents and caregivers of Year 9 and 10 students. There will be parent interviews on Thursday 7th April from 4.00 pm to 6.00pm by appointment only.
TSSSA Swimming 2011
A small but dedicated TSS swimming team under the expert guidance of Sports Captain Sarah Cooper, had a quite successful meet in 2011.
Team: Curtis Boyde, Nadege Coates, Ryan Cooper, Sarah Cooper, Laureen Cox, Mhirron French, Brittany Kivell, Sarah Malone, Claire O’Neill, Beth West
Beth West managed a 3rd placing in the Junior Girls 50m Breaststroke and the Junior Girls team of Beth, Nadege, Sarah and Mhirron gained 2nd placings in both the 4 x 1 Medley and Freestyle relays. Ryan Cooper swam into 3rd place in the Intermediate Boys 100m freestyle and had 2nd placings in the 50m backstroke and 5om butterfly. Sarah Cooper excelled on the night, however, by winning the Senior Girls 100m freestyle and 50m backstroke and was placed 2nd in the 50m breaststroke. A very good effort from all swimmers who must be congratulated for their performance.
TSSSA Orienteering
On Wednesday March 23rd 2011 a 23 enthusiastic students went to TOPEC to compete in the annual Orienteering Taranaki Secondary school championship. This event has grown so much in popularity and this year our Junior team excelled in all categories.
First up Kody Simpson and Liam Burnell went out over the Junior Boys course and came in to win easily a minute ahead of Xavier Hay and Nick Hornby also SHS Juniors with a NPBHS team in 3rd.
In the Intermediate Boys, Cameron Cox and Herbert Van Veen breezed around the complicated TOPEC course to come in 2 minutes faster than yet another SHS team of Reece Saywell and Robbie Howatson, in a time of 19.12 minutes. The rest of the field were at least three minutes behind these teams. Students reported back to say how challenging it was and how much fun they had during the event. It was great to see all teams finishing in the clear daylight.
Many thanks to the back up team, Willie Burnell and Jackie Kofoed who managed and transported the team. We look forward to some exciting times in the year ahead when there will be opportunities for students to take these skills and compete in the Taranaki Get2 Go and Hillary Challenges.
The first junior graduation report was posted this week to parents and caregivers of Year 9 and 10 students. There will be parent interviews on Thursday 7th April from 4.00 pm to 6.00pm by appointment only.
TSSSA Swimming 2011
A small but dedicated TSS swimming team under the expert guidance of Sports Captain Sarah Cooper, had a quite successful meet in 2011.
Team: Curtis Boyde, Nadege Coates, Ryan Cooper, Sarah Cooper, Laureen Cox, Mhirron French, Brittany Kivell, Sarah Malone, Claire O’Neill, Beth West
Beth West managed a 3rd placing in the Junior Girls 50m Breaststroke and the Junior Girls team of Beth, Nadege, Sarah and Mhirron gained 2nd placings in both the 4 x 1 Medley and Freestyle relays. Ryan Cooper swam into 3rd place in the Intermediate Boys 100m freestyle and had 2nd placings in the 50m backstroke and 5om butterfly. Sarah Cooper excelled on the night, however, by winning the Senior Girls 100m freestyle and 50m backstroke and was placed 2nd in the 50m breaststroke. A very good effort from all swimmers who must be congratulated for their performance.
TSSSA Orienteering
On Wednesday March 23rd 2011 a 23 enthusiastic students went to TOPEC to compete in the annual Orienteering Taranaki Secondary school championship. This event has grown so much in popularity and this year our Junior team excelled in all categories.
First up Kody Simpson and Liam Burnell went out over the Junior Boys course and came in to win easily a minute ahead of Xavier Hay and Nick Hornby also SHS Juniors with a NPBHS team in 3rd.
In the Intermediate Boys, Cameron Cox and Herbert Van Veen breezed around the complicated TOPEC course to come in 2 minutes faster than yet another SHS team of Reece Saywell and Robbie Howatson, in a time of 19.12 minutes. The rest of the field were at least three minutes behind these teams. Students reported back to say how challenging it was and how much fun they had during the event. It was great to see all teams finishing in the clear daylight.
Many thanks to the back up team, Willie Burnell and Jackie Kofoed who managed and transported the team. We look forward to some exciting times in the year ahead when there will be opportunities for students to take these skills and compete in the Taranaki Get2 Go and Hillary Challenges.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Latest News and sporting success
Relay 4 Life
The team of 125 students and staff are gearing up for the 24 hour relay 4 life on Saturday and Sunday. This year’s fundraising has gone smoothly with students excelling at gaining donations. The quiz night was well attended and the Easter egg raffle was won by Rowena Dyer, Sarah Mako and Simon Bailey. We look forward to a great weekend with a final total to be announced next week.
Poutama Day Thanks
Thank you to all parents, caregivers and students who attended interviews with form teachers or deans on Poutama day. We encourage you to have regular conversations about Poutama with your son or daughter.
Reports
The first junior graduation report and senior interim reports will be posted out to parents and caregivers over the next two weeks. There will be an interview evening for each group of students.
Congratulations
Basketball success
Blake Cheer, Alex Taikato, Dayle Bailey and Will Rohe will be playing in the Taranaki Country Basketball team in the Basketball New Zealand Zone 3 Under 17 Regional tournament in New Plymouth on April15-17. This will qualify the team for the nationals held in June.
Coach Angelo Hill
Swimming Success
Ryan Cooper had a successful trip to the National Age Group Championships in Wellington at the beginning of this month. He broke the Taranaki record and became the National Champion in the 14yrs boy 200m Backstroke, for which he was given a Gold medal. He also gained Silver in the 1500m Freestyle, Bronze in the 100m Backstroke, 5th in the 100m Fly, 7th in the 400m Freestyle and was 9th in the 50 Backstroke. These results mean that Ryan is currently ranked 6th overall in the country for 14year old boys.
Mr P H Keenan
Principal
The team of 125 students and staff are gearing up for the 24 hour relay 4 life on Saturday and Sunday. This year’s fundraising has gone smoothly with students excelling at gaining donations. The quiz night was well attended and the Easter egg raffle was won by Rowena Dyer, Sarah Mako and Simon Bailey. We look forward to a great weekend with a final total to be announced next week.
Poutama Day Thanks
Thank you to all parents, caregivers and students who attended interviews with form teachers or deans on Poutama day. We encourage you to have regular conversations about Poutama with your son or daughter.
Reports
The first junior graduation report and senior interim reports will be posted out to parents and caregivers over the next two weeks. There will be an interview evening for each group of students.
Congratulations
Basketball success
Blake Cheer, Alex Taikato, Dayle Bailey and Will Rohe will be playing in the Taranaki Country Basketball team in the Basketball New Zealand Zone 3 Under 17 Regional tournament in New Plymouth on April15-17. This will qualify the team for the nationals held in June.
Coach Angelo Hill
Swimming Success
Ryan Cooper had a successful trip to the National Age Group Championships in Wellington at the beginning of this month. He broke the Taranaki record and became the National Champion in the 14yrs boy 200m Backstroke, for which he was given a Gold medal. He also gained Silver in the 1500m Freestyle, Bronze in the 100m Backstroke, 5th in the 100m Fly, 7th in the 400m Freestyle and was 9th in the 50 Backstroke. These results mean that Ryan is currently ranked 6th overall in the country for 14year old boys.
Mr P H Keenan
Principal
Friday, March 18, 2011
TSSSA Athletics Success
This year 41 athletes represented SHS at the 2011 TSS Athletics Championships. This is the largest team we have sent in many years and the athletes are to be commended, not only for their performance on the track and field but also for their team spirit and for representing the school with pride and respect. Also many thanks to Mr Walker for his managerial expertise and to Sports Captains Sarah Cooper and Hamish Walker and also Hayden Hendry for their support.
We gained a total of 15 places over the day ; a very fine effort indeed.
Luke Fisher managed a 2nd place in the Intermediate Boys 200m and the Intermediate Boys 4 x 100 relay team of Luke, Blake Cheer, Matthew Kowalewski and Quinlin Bosson-Thompson were 3rd.
Jack Espin ran 2nd in the Senior Boys 3000m steeplechase while Paul Haenga was 2nd in the 300m hurdles. The Senior Boys 4 x 100 relay team of Paul, Jack, Adrian Pitman and Jason Simpson were also 3rd.
Junior Girl Sarah Kowalewski was an impressive winner of the 1500m and was also 3rd in the Triple Jump. The Junior Girls 4 x 100 relay team of Sarah, Tyler Page, Megan Old and Storm Murray gained 3rd place.
The Intermediate Girls relay team of Theresa O’Neil, Deanna Crawford, Deja Whatu and Shayna Heal also placed 3rd.
Taylor Bailey was paced 3rd in the Senior Girls High Jump and the 200m while Chelsea Saywell was 1st in the Senior Girls Discus.
Athlete of the day, however, was Quinlin Bosson-Thompson who was a very impressive winner of the Junior Boys 100m, 200m and 300m events.
Congratulations to Taylor Bailey, Quinlin Bosson-Thompson and Sarah Kowalewski who have been selected to represent Taranaki Secondary Schools at the North Island Championships.
We gained a total of 15 places over the day ; a very fine effort indeed.
Luke Fisher managed a 2nd place in the Intermediate Boys 200m and the Intermediate Boys 4 x 100 relay team of Luke, Blake Cheer, Matthew Kowalewski and Quinlin Bosson-Thompson were 3rd.
Jack Espin ran 2nd in the Senior Boys 3000m steeplechase while Paul Haenga was 2nd in the 300m hurdles. The Senior Boys 4 x 100 relay team of Paul, Jack, Adrian Pitman and Jason Simpson were also 3rd.
Junior Girl Sarah Kowalewski was an impressive winner of the 1500m and was also 3rd in the Triple Jump. The Junior Girls 4 x 100 relay team of Sarah, Tyler Page, Megan Old and Storm Murray gained 3rd place.
The Intermediate Girls relay team of Theresa O’Neil, Deanna Crawford, Deja Whatu and Shayna Heal also placed 3rd.
Taylor Bailey was paced 3rd in the Senior Girls High Jump and the 200m while Chelsea Saywell was 1st in the Senior Girls Discus.
Athlete of the day, however, was Quinlin Bosson-Thompson who was a very impressive winner of the Junior Boys 100m, 200m and 300m events.
Congratulations to Taylor Bailey, Quinlin Bosson-Thompson and Sarah Kowalewski who have been selected to represent Taranaki Secondary Schools at the North Island Championships.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Poutama Day, Student Council announced.
A newsletter was sent home with students on Wednesday 9th March.
Poutama Day
Student Council Announced
The 2011 student council was elected last week and elected members received their badge at Monday’s assembly. The reps are:
Amess House: Daniel Stieller, Laura Lambkin, Alex Taikato, Mhirron French.
McAllister House: Shade MacKay, Hayden Hendry, Josh Hunger, Kyle Stewart
Trimble House: Matt Simpson, Cameron Johnson, Faith Fleetwood, Jayde Nahi
Congratulations
Joshua Robins won the High Point Senior Youth Trophy at the American Quarter Horse Nationals. He also won the Senior Youth Reining competition and had numerous other placings during the event.
Ryan Cooper: won the 200m backstroke with a record time at the NZ National Age Group Swimming Champs last week. As well, Ryan was a member of the winning Taranaki team in the 5 x 50m that set a new Taranaki relay record.
Congratulations to all students who took part in the TSSSA Beach Volleyball at Ngamotu on Sunday. The senior boys played well and were runners-up in the senior boys’ fours.
Congratulations to Simon Terry who was nominated as the Volunteer of the Month for the Lake Rotokare Restoration Trust.
Poutama Day
Thursday 17th March is Poutama Day where all parents and students meet with teachers or Deans to set goals for the 2011 academic year. Your son / daughter should have arranged your interview time which will be confirmed in a letter to you this week. Mr Keenan is encouraging all students to set three goals; academic, personal and community. We look forward to meeting you on Poutama Day, 17th March 2011.
The 2011 student council was elected last week and elected members received their badge at Monday’s assembly. The reps are:
Amess House: Daniel Stieller, Laura Lambkin, Alex Taikato, Mhirron French.
McAllister House: Shade MacKay, Hayden Hendry, Josh Hunger, Kyle Stewart
Trimble House: Matt Simpson, Cameron Johnson, Faith Fleetwood, Jayde Nahi
Tyrer House: Logan Marks, Harmony Blake, Lewis Marchant, Shayna Heal
Congratulations and thanks to all the students who participated in the recent school swimming sports. Amess House were the winners on the day while the Year 13 vs staff relay was hotly contested and narrowly won by the staff with a minimum of adherence to the rules. Trophies will be presented at an assembly later this term.
Joshua Robins won the High Point Senior Youth Trophy at the American Quarter Horse Nationals. He also won the Senior Youth Reining competition and had numerous other placings during the event.
Ryan Cooper: won the 200m backstroke with a record time at the NZ National Age Group Swimming Champs last week. As well, Ryan was a member of the winning Taranaki team in the 5 x 50m that set a new Taranaki relay record.
Congratulations to all students who took part in the TSSSA Beach Volleyball at Ngamotu on Sunday. The senior boys played well and were runners-up in the senior boys’ fours.
Congratulations to Simon Terry who was nominated as the Volunteer of the Month for the Lake Rotokare Restoration Trust.
Mrs Rachel Neild, who was a member of the Canterbury Masters Hockey team, that won gold at the recent NZ Masters Tournament in North Shore. Mrs Neild has also been selected as a reserve for the NZ Masters team.
Mr P Keenan, Principal
Mr P Keenan, Principal
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Leadership Team
Leadership Team  |
| The 2011 student leaders with Principal, Mr P Keenan |
Following the elections on Thursday 17th February, the house leaders for 2011 were appointed:
Amess House: Katey Craig, Jack Espin, Janelle Olliver and Zack Taitoko
McAllister House: Rebecca Foley, Connor Kelsen, Hayley Old and James Roil
Trimble House: Joseph Barber, Joanne McKay, Adrian Pitman and Ebony Walker
Tyrer House: William Bennett, Monique Dodunski, Samuel Earney and Bailee Harrison
Students will vote for the student council representatives later this week. The members will be announced next week in assembly.
NCEA Medals
NCEA scholar medals have been awarded to over 40 students this year. There were 28 students at Level 1 who received a Merit (silver) bar while Cameron Johnson, Matthew Sullivan-Brown and Elizabeth Corbett were awarded an Excellence (gold) Bar.
At level 2 Melissa Watts received an Excellence bar while 10 students received merit bars. Merit bars (silver) for NCEA Level 3 were awarded to: Anya Albot, Olya Albot, Tracy Kivell and Henry Marchant.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Welcome to the 2011 school year
Welcome to the 2011 school year. Our year 13’s returned from leadership camp with a plan for the year and a challenge for us all in 2011. This will be the footprint that they leave this year and hopefully others will grow on. It is one of teamwork and pride, which they hope all of the school family will embrace.
When I started thinking of what to say in our first assembly I felt it was like the ‘state of the nation’ speeches that our politicians give at the start of each year. It outlines what the political party hopes to achieve during the year. The year 13’s have certainly stated their intentions. As we start 2011 I do hope that you have all had a relaxing holiday and are refreshed and ready for the challenges that 2011 may throw your way.
I would like to welcome all new students to our school. I know that your time here at Stratford High School is one of achieving the goals that you set and also of participating in activities around the school. Along with new students there are new faces amongst our staff: Mrs Kuriger (Special Needs), Mrs Neild (Maths), Miss Sullivan (SS, Maths, Outdoor Education) and Mr Woodd (English). To all I hope that you enjoy your time at Stratford High School.
To those year 12 and 13 students who were involved in NCEA examinations last year congratulations on the results that you obtained. The school will over the coming weeks acknowledge those students who gained endorsements.
Well done to the year 9 and 13 students and staff who were involved in tabloid sports. It is always a great start to our school year and shows enthusiasm and teamwork amongst the forms. Congratulations to Amess who were the overall winners on the day. Last week some of you will have received PEAK and the homework diary. These showcase Stratford High School achievements in 2010. The challenge now is what do we want for 2011? It will bring what we want it to – our destination is in our hands. The year 13’s have shown what they want 2011 to be about.
As I have enrolled students over the holidays I have talked about setting goals (academic, sporting or cultural) and respect and getting it ‘right’. Respect means having respect for ourselves, others and the environment. This single work can cover all our school expectations; our culture is based on the word respect – the way things are done around the school is based on respect.
Some staff would say two words describe our school:
Do something positive and make our school a better place to live, learn and achieve in.
Philip H Keenan, Principal.
When I started thinking of what to say in our first assembly I felt it was like the ‘state of the nation’ speeches that our politicians give at the start of each year. It outlines what the political party hopes to achieve during the year. The year 13’s have certainly stated their intentions. As we start 2011 I do hope that you have all had a relaxing holiday and are refreshed and ready for the challenges that 2011 may throw your way.
I would like to welcome all new students to our school. I know that your time here at Stratford High School is one of achieving the goals that you set and also of participating in activities around the school. Along with new students there are new faces amongst our staff: Mrs Kuriger (Special Needs), Mrs Neild (Maths), Miss Sullivan (SS, Maths, Outdoor Education) and Mr Woodd (English). To all I hope that you enjoy your time at Stratford High School.
To those year 12 and 13 students who were involved in NCEA examinations last year congratulations on the results that you obtained. The school will over the coming weeks acknowledge those students who gained endorsements.
Well done to the year 9 and 13 students and staff who were involved in tabloid sports. It is always a great start to our school year and shows enthusiasm and teamwork amongst the forms. Congratulations to Amess who were the overall winners on the day. Last week some of you will have received PEAK and the homework diary. These showcase Stratford High School achievements in 2010. The challenge now is what do we want for 2011? It will bring what we want it to – our destination is in our hands. The year 13’s have shown what they want 2011 to be about.
As I have enrolled students over the holidays I have talked about setting goals (academic, sporting or cultural) and respect and getting it ‘right’. Respect means having respect for ourselves, others and the environment. This single work can cover all our school expectations; our culture is based on the word respect – the way things are done around the school is based on respect.
Some staff would say two words describe our school:
QUALITY AND RESEPCT
At the end of 2011 it would be great to say “We are the Champions”.Do something positive and make our school a better place to live, learn and achieve in.
Philip H Keenan, Principal.
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