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.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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.
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