The netball raffle has been drawn and the following winners contacted.
Instant Kiwi Raffle - winner J Hunger
Grocery raffle winner - K Shearer
Christmas Cake raffle winner - R Caskey.
The netball touring team would like to thank all who purchased raffle tickets and supported them at the fruit stall leading up to Christmas.
Miss Kay, Netball Coordinator
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Monday, December 17, 2012
Parent - Teacher Partnership rules #6
Rule 6: Support your child’s teacher and school
Promoting the school at every opportunity can be done at the basic level by parents encouraging healthy attitudes towards school in their own children, as well as friends and the community.
• Know the policies and values of your child’s school.
• Talk about the importance of policies and values in the home with your child.
• Mirror the rules and consequences of the school in the home.
• Promote the school to your child to encourage a healthy attitude.
Many elements combine to enable children to gain a quality education that provides them with a platform for their future lives, not the least of which is the opportunity to experience their schooling with the full support of their teachers and parents.
I hope that you have enjoyed these rules and will apply them to your relationship with your student, their teachers and the school.
Promoting the school at every opportunity can be done at the basic level by parents encouraging healthy attitudes towards school in their own children, as well as friends and the community.
• Know the policies and values of your child’s school.
• Talk about the importance of policies and values in the home with your child.
• Mirror the rules and consequences of the school in the home.
• Promote the school to your child to encourage a healthy attitude.
Many elements combine to enable children to gain a quality education that provides them with a platform for their future lives, not the least of which is the opportunity to experience their schooling with the full support of their teachers and parents.
I hope that you have enjoyed these rules and will apply them to your relationship with your student, their teachers and the school.
Communication
Communication
During term one we trialled a number of ways to improve communication between home and school. The major initiative was to use a programme from the Ministry of Education called Early Notification System (ENS). This is a process where, if a student is away for Period 1 without explanation, families receive a text massage. This way you can know quickly when your child is not at school. However, to make this work well, we need to have up to date cell phone numbers for parents. Can you please contact the student office to ensure we have your current number? You can also email absence@stratfordhigh.school.nz if this is more convenient.
We are in the early stages of using this system (ENS) and apologise if a message is sent in error. However, we feel that our families deserve to know when their child is not in school, so we hope this will keep our children here rather than wagging. After all we are here to learn.
We believe that good communications between the school and its community are very important. If you have any questions please do not hesitate in contacting us either by phone, email or visiting the school. If your concerns relate to your son/daughter’s attendance, behaviour or academic progress, the form teacher or the relevant year level dean is the best person to contact in the first instance. For our part we will keep in contact through the newsletters, written reports on your son/daughter, parent & teacher evenings, the school website and blog and Stratford Press High School Corner.
Newsletters will arrive via email from the start of next term. If you have given the school an email address you will no longer receive a hard copy unless it is posted with reports. If you have changed your email address recently please advise us of your new one. If you do not think the school has your email address please advise the office.
If you would prefer to receive a hard copy of newsletters please let us know so you can be added to the listing for form teachers. The first newsletter of the year is usually posted to all parents.
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.
During term one we trialled a number of ways to improve communication between home and school. The major initiative was to use a programme from the Ministry of Education called Early Notification System (ENS). This is a process where, if a student is away for Period 1 without explanation, families receive a text massage. This way you can know quickly when your child is not at school. However, to make this work well, we need to have up to date cell phone numbers for parents. Can you please contact the student office to ensure we have your current number? You can also email absence@stratfordhigh.school.nz if this is more convenient.
We are in the early stages of using this system (ENS) and apologise if a message is sent in error. However, we feel that our families deserve to know when their child is not in school, so we hope this will keep our children here rather than wagging. After all we are here to learn.
We believe that good communications between the school and its community are very important. If you have any questions please do not hesitate in contacting us either by phone, email or visiting the school. If your concerns relate to your son/daughter’s attendance, behaviour or academic progress, the form teacher or the relevant year level dean is the best person to contact in the first instance. For our part we will keep in contact through the newsletters, written reports on your son/daughter, parent & teacher evenings, the school website and blog and Stratford Press High School Corner.
Newsletters will arrive via email from the start of next term. If you have given the school an email address you will no longer receive a hard copy unless it is posted with reports. If you have changed your email address recently please advise us of your new one. If you do not think the school has your email address please advise the office.
If you would prefer to receive a hard copy of newsletters please let us know so you can be added to the listing for form teachers. The first newsletter of the year is usually posted to all parents.
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.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Activity Week
The annual Activity Week has finished and students and staff have had a myriad of experiences both in and out of school. Following is a report from The Masterchef Challenge who finished on Thursday with an amazing display of dishes.
MasterChef Challenge
This week
long of cooking fun has seen many of us improving, tasting, and cook new and
exciting food. On the first day we had fun on the computers and designed and
made a personalised apron, it was cool to see our designs being put on our
aprons. Later in the day Miss MacDonald and Miss Ashton had plenty of laughs as
they watched us blindfolded student’s reactions to some of the mystery taste
testing, especially when the beef tongue was being eaten!
On the
second day, we had a full on day of cooking, for a breakfast challenge we had
to make a 3-egg omelette. For a few people this was a new experience, we then
presented them to the judges who judged them on presentation and taste. We then
made cute little gift boxes, which we baked very yummy banana cakes to put into
them with delicious chocolate icing, yum. For lunch we made a well-known
favourite…butter chicken curry.
On the third
day, we had another mystery cooking challenge. We all got given an envelope
with two recipes inside, pancakes or hot cakes. Once again, this was a popular
favourite and we also presented them for judging. Due to the weather, we were
not able to go for a walk to the park and have a picnic lunch of fish and
chips, however Miss MacDonald was kind enough to drive up and still get our fish
and chips.
On the
fourth and final day we all pulled out our recipes and put our MasterChef
skills to the test as we had to make our signature dish for guest judges. We
had 2 and a half hours to bring ingredients of our choice to life and make a
delicious dish to present. We had a wide variety of foods from fettuccini to
green pavlovas. The smells coming from this room was sensational!
All in all
it was very fun, yummy, challenging week. A well recommended activity for
future chefs, whether you want to improve your cooking skills or just eat yummy
food, there’s something everyone will enjoy.
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| Emily, Tamia, Taylah, Alex, Terry, Krissie, Tayla, Jade, Lesley, Caleb wearing their masterchef aprons. |
A big
thank-you to Miss MacDonald and Miss Ashton for putting up with a bunch of
creative experimenting chefs for four days. Thank you.
Emily Bates
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Newsletter
The latest newsletter is posted on the SHS Ultranet Website. http://stratfordhigh.ultranet.school.nz/WebSpace/358/ Open the resources tab on the right side of the page and open the latest file.
Christian Devine attended the NZ Maori Nationals Touch Tournament last weekend in Ngaruawhahia. 81 games on Saturday and 78 games on Sunday were played in grades Under 16 boys, girls and mixed, Under 21 boys, girls and mixed, 30s boys girls and mixed. He was recognized as the top referee of the year. Christian received his Level 2 badge for touch refereeing and a trophy for NZ Maori Nationals Referee for 2012.
Stationery for Vanuatu
3 senior students from SHS will be travelling to Vanuatu over the Christmas break with the Stratford Baptist Church as part of a mission adventure. They will be working with youth and building a water tank while there. Our junior students have collected stationery items to them to take as part of their community service in the school.
Tyrer house collected the highest per student number of items and Mrs Visser’s form class are the lucky winners of the morning tea from Mrs Walker. Congratulations to all students who donated items for this worthy cause.
Congratulations
National Referees Badge AwardedChristian Devine attended the NZ Maori Nationals Touch Tournament last weekend in Ngaruawhahia. 81 games on Saturday and 78 games on Sunday were played in grades Under 16 boys, girls and mixed, Under 21 boys, girls and mixed, 30s boys girls and mixed. He was recognized as the top referee of the year. Christian received his Level 2 badge for touch refereeing and a trophy for NZ Maori Nationals Referee for 2012.
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| The stationery collected for Vanuatu. |
Stationery for Vanuatu
3 senior students from SHS will be travelling to Vanuatu over the Christmas break with the Stratford Baptist Church as part of a mission adventure. They will be working with youth and building a water tank while there. Our junior students have collected stationery items to them to take as part of their community service in the school.
Cans 4 Christmas
The junior students paid for mufti on Wednesday 5 December with a can 4 Christmas. Mrs Thomas of the Stratford Foodbank was delighted to come and collect the items from the school.
Tyrer house collected the highest per student number of items and Mrs Visser’s form class are the lucky winners of the morning tea from Mrs Walker. Congratulations to all students who donated items for this worthy cause.
P H Keenan
Principal
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
High School Corner
Congratulations
· Blake Cheer was awarded the Healey Family Trophy
for Taranaki Country Basketball U17 BOYS – Most Valued Player at the Taranaki
Country Basketball prizegiving on Saturday 27th October.
· Ryan Cooper & Matthew Anderson both
represented Taranaki at the NZ Short Course Swimming Championship in Wellington
recently. Ryan won bronze in the 200 backstroke.
Ryan has also been awarded a Central North Island Scholarship at the recent CNI Champs held in Rotorua over Labour Weekend.
Ryan has also been awarded a Central North Island Scholarship at the recent CNI Champs held in Rotorua over Labour Weekend.
BoT Scholarship Winners
At the recent Board of Trustees meeting the winners
of the BoT Scholarship examinations and RR Tyrer Scholarships were announced.
Due to the low numbers sitting the exams only three BoT scholarships were
awarded to: Riley Taylor (Eltham), Caleb Gibbons (Stratford) and Dale Stanners
(Ngaere).
More funds were available for the RR Tyrer
Scholarship from the trustees and the three scholarships were awarded to Josh
Devlin (Matapu), Emma Nolly-Walsh (Ngaere) and Olivia Slater (Toko). We look
forward to seeing all these students at the school in 2013.
A reminder that the year 8 students will be visiting
the school later this month so the Deans and Guidance Counsellor will be on
hand to answer any questions. All 2013 enrolment forms should be handed in.
Puanga Festival
On Friday 26 October the Stratford High School Kapa
Haka group ventured up to join in the Puanga Festival, held in Waitara.
Although the group was entered into the non-competition category, it was enjoyed
by those who attended and participated. We came away with four of our speakers
gaining placings. Samme-Sara Harrop Marriner and Greg Matthews gained 2nd
equal while Ally Howarth and Makaiyah were placed 3rd equal in the
Opaki Speech competition. Ally Howarth also was awarded a 2nd
placing in the poster competition. The day was exciting and was a great
experience for all who attended.
Alexis
Marriner.
P H Keenan
Principal
Friday, October 26, 2012
High School Corner for Wednesday October 31st 2012
Senior Prizegiving
The 2012 Senior Prizegiving will be held in the school
assembly hall on Tuesday 6 November commencing at 1.00 pm. Parents and
supporters are asked to be seated by 12.50 pm to allow a prompt start. Junior
students are asked to remain at home unless they are involved in the
prizegiving ceremony. Any junior students who wish can offer to help Mrs
Howison with the AWD swimming event at the TSB pool.
Newsletter
All students were issued with a newsletter this week. A copy is also available on the school website stratfordhigh.ultranet.school.nz/home/ as well as from the Stratford and Eltham libraries or the main school office.
SHS TABLE TENNIS 2012
41 students took part in the inaugural 2012 SHS table
tennis championship. The Junior Boys singles title was taken out by Matthew
Holden beating a gallant Kody Simpson. Kody had his revenge in the doubles when
combining with Quintin Bailey to overcome Quinlin Bosson-Thompson and Caleb
McQuay in the final. Sarah Kowalewski was a clear cut winner in the Junior
Girls singles over Jessica Taunt and then combined with Holly Mackie to beat
Jessica and Katie Taylor in the doubles final.
Matthew
Sullivan-Brown was too strong for Ryk Ferguson in the Senior Boys singles and
Thomas Ferguson with Jarvis Gotty beat Ryk and Jordan Haakma in the doubles.
Hannah Martin managed to beat Aimee Hinton in the Senior Girls singles but
Aimee came back with Rebekah Frost to win over Hannah and Laureen Cox in the
doubles. A good event for a first time and hopefully 2013 will see an increase
in participation. We would like to thank Pub Charity for the grant
which enabled the school to purchase the tables which have been well used in PE
classes, lunchtime activities and the school tournament.
P H Keenan
Principal
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Enviro Roopu
The Enviro Roopu recently planted 10 trees from the Paper4trees: Carbon Reduction Programme. The trees that we planted along the Carrington Walkway were individually chosen by each student. The day’s selection included Totara, Makomako, Hebe and Ake Ake. Our trees stood strong amongst the others once planted, ready for the next visit. The students really enjoyed working in the sun, and hanging out with the others.
As a part of our Social Studies community and environmental awareness activities, Year 9 and 10 students are about to engage in a clean-up initiative around Stratford. This is occurring at the end of term as part of the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week campaign (http://cleanup.knzb.org.nz).
For future activities in our community, we are seeking donations of native plants eg trees, shrubs and flax (Harakeke). These could be left over riparian plants or ones that you have removed from the garden or fence line. Please contact Miss Sullivan if you are interested in donating or be in some way involved with our Enviro Roopu. Email sj@stratfordhigh.school.nz or phone the school.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Lets Cook with Parmco.
We need your vote
Dear
Parents,
Help us win a
classroom full of kitchen appliances!We’ve joined the brand new Let’s Cook with Parmco programme, hosted by Brett McGregor to help get our kids into the kitchen to learn a few new skills and try some fun recipes. Plus, there’s over $150,000 of prizes to be won!
The programme is underway and runs until the 25th September. It includes Brett’s weekly cooking challenges with video tutorials and recipes, weekly prizes for participatingstudents, and our very own page on the Let’s Cook site to celebrate our students’ cooking successes.
For
our school to win a classroom full of kitchen appliances, we need to get as
many people as possible to go online and vote for our school. As an incentive, Let’s Cook has got two
fantastic prizes up for grabs for everyone who votes for a school. Fancy a
luxury break at one of New Zealand's most exclusive hotels, with a
behind-the-scenes cooking masterclass at Simon Gault's latest restaurant, FISH?
So
please visit the Let’s Cook site and vote for our school before the 25th
September. It’s one vote per person, so please vote. We’d also love your help to spread the word,
so please tell your friends, family and neighbours to vote for us as well! You can also join the Facebook "ParmcoLetsCook" and follow the competition.
NB. To keep things fair, our school is
categorised with other schools of a similar size. And remember, the schools
with the most votes in each category win the Parmco prize pack.
Thank you so much for your help.
Erin
MacDonald 06-7656039 ext 761Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Junior report evening
The junior report evening will be held on Tuesday 21st August from 7pm to 9pm in the school assembly hall.
Student reports have been sent home on Tuesday and Wednesday this week with an interview booking sheet.
D Lithgow
P A to the Principal.
Student reports have been sent home on Tuesday and Wednesday this week with an interview booking sheet.
D Lithgow
P A to the Principal.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Latest newsletter
Latest newsletter
The latest newsletter went home with students on Friday 3rd August. Please follow the link below to open a pdf copy of this newsletter.August 2012 newsletter
Also available on the school website is a Shotts fundraiser flyer to assist our students going to New Caledonia in September. If you would like to order any please complete the form and send it to the school by Monday 13th September.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Year 8 Open Evening.
Last Tuesday, 24th July we were pleased to welcome many Year 8 students, their parents and families to our Open Evening. Groups were guided around the school by senior students to see displays, view the classrooms and other facilities and experience the atmosphere of our school. Many thanks to the New Caledonia students who supplied the supper and to the number of students and staff who made this evening a success. Many parents were impressed with the open, friendly and respectful relationships shown by staff and students.
At the end of the evening there was a prize draw for tickets to the first Tenderlink Taranaki Ranfurly Shield challenge in Inglewood. The winners of the double passes were: Brandy Phillips (Eltham), Elizabeth Martin, Kyra Shadbolt (Stratford), Ryan Joll (Kaponga) and Nathan Roy (Midhirst). Miss Kay had organised a scavenger hunt and the ten prizes were won by: Alex, Danielle, Holly, Ben, Jordan, Demi, Jesse, Cody, Jessica and Josh.
Mrs Butler, Guidance Counsellor and Year 9 Intake Dean will be starting her school visits later this term. Enrolment forms will be sent to contributing schools shortly and collected during these visits. If you missed the open evening and would like to tour the school please contact the school office to make an appointment.
P H Keenan
Principal
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
End of Term 2
School will finish at 3.15 pm on Friday 29th June and commence for term 3 on Monday 16 July with timetable day 2. All students will be expected to be at school ready to start class at 8.45 am.
Disco Disco Disco
7.30 pm to 10.00 pm
The Student Council are running a disco on Wednesday 27 June to raise funds for the Australian Rugby and New Caledonia French trips. Entry is $5. Prizes for best dressed as someone from another country.
Senior Report Evening
Thursday 28th June 2012 from 4pm to 7pm in Assembly Hall
Parents of Year 11, 12 and 13 students are reminded to make interview appointments with their students teachers for the interview report evening. If you have lost the interview sheet more are available from the student office.
Please enjoy this break and safe travelling to all families.
Disco Disco Disco
7.30 pm to 10.00 pmThe Student Council are running a disco on Wednesday 27 June to raise funds for the Australian Rugby and New Caledonia French trips. Entry is $5. Prizes for best dressed as someone from another country.
Senior Report Evening
Thursday 28th June 2012 from 4pm to 7pm in Assembly Hall
Parents of Year 11, 12 and 13 students are reminded to make interview appointments with their students teachers for the interview report evening. If you have lost the interview sheet more are available from the student office.
P H KeenanPrincipal
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Congratulations
Erin Rowe, Lara Williams and Katie Taylor have been selected for the Taranaki Under 18 Girls Hockey team. The girls have already played in a tournament in Napier and last weekend in Wanganui. In the July holiday break they will travel to Dunedin for the Premier tournament against all other provincial teams. We wish them all the best.
The Boys Netball team were placed second at the TSSSA tournament on May 13th played at New Plymouth Courts. The team won 2 games, default wins to Inglewood and Waitara and lost to Francis Douglas. The team of Shaun Lawrence, Jordan Haakma, Zac Langton, Kyle Cook, Cameron Johnston, Cole Baker, Ben Phillips, Matt Simpson and Andrew Hunger were coached by Wayne Smith who presented certificates at assembly last week. The boys all played well and enjoyed the tournament. Thanks to Miss Sullivan's team for the warm up games.
The Boys Netball team were placed second at the TSSSA tournament on May 13th played at New Plymouth Courts. The team won 2 games, default wins to Inglewood and Waitara and lost to Francis Douglas. The team of Shaun Lawrence, Jordan Haakma, Zac Langton, Kyle Cook, Cameron Johnston, Cole Baker, Ben Phillips, Matt Simpson and Andrew Hunger were coached by Wayne Smith who presented certificates at assembly last week. The boys all played well and enjoyed the tournament. Thanks to Miss Sullivan's team for the warm up games.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Literacy Challenge In Hawera
NZ Books, Fiction or Non-fiction – Read Them All!
A group of ten students ventured down to Hawera one sunny Monday not so long ago. We were the two teams our school was entering into the annual Taranaki Literacy Challenge (the first entries in a number of years).
Each team of five had to read 10 books over a period of about three months. The books were finalists in the NZ Post Children’s Book Awards 2012 competition. Five were fiction and five were non-fiction. Organising which book was going to who and when got very messy - especially towards the end.
When it came to the day we had to answer many different questions relating to all the books. This was a challenge to many of us and a total breeze for others. The day was filled with laughter and excitement. Unfortunately we did not get a placing, however it was loads of fun and great experience.
Written by Rebecca Poole and Alexis Marriner
A group of ten students ventured down to Hawera one sunny Monday not so long ago. We were the two teams our school was entering into the annual Taranaki Literacy Challenge (the first entries in a number of years).
Each team of five had to read 10 books over a period of about three months. The books were finalists in the NZ Post Children’s Book Awards 2012 competition. Five were fiction and five were non-fiction. Organising which book was going to who and when got very messy - especially towards the end.
When it came to the day we had to answer many different questions relating to all the books. This was a challenge to many of us and a total breeze for others. The day was filled with laughter and excitement. Unfortunately we did not get a placing, however it was loads of fun and great experience.
Written by Rebecca Poole and Alexis Marriner
Thursday, May 24, 2012
The latest school newsletter was emailed to parents today. It contains a number of articles about our students and the wide range of activities they participate in.
24 May 2012 Newsletter
24 May 2012 Newsletter
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Netball Happenings
On Saturday 28th April, five Stratford High School teams took part in a pre-season tournament in New Plymouth. 3A and Allsorts were winners of their respective grades. A, B and 4A competed well and appreciated the early chance to try new combinations and skills.
The following Stratford High School students were named in the Stratford Under 15 Representative Team: Gracyn Meredith, Beth West, Emily Short, Tamsin Burt, Rhiannon Rhodes, Tessa Smith, Christine McIvor, Tylah Graham and Emma Paton. Christine and Beth were injured before the tournament and therefore were unable to play. The others played extremely well and although they only won one game they did Stratford proud. Gracyn Meredith was selected to trial for the Taranaki Under 15 team.
On Sunday 13th May six teams travelled to New Plymouth to play in the TSSSA tournament. It was a fantastic opportunity for our teams to challenge themselves against the other secondary schools in Taranaki. Our most successful team were the Boys A team, winning two games and losing one game. This put them in second overall. Strikers were third in their grade. 3A played four games, won three and lost one. 4A recorded one win and two losses. School A and School B recorded no wins but demonstrated some fantastic skill against some tough competition.
With all the tournaments we have been attending we have relied heavily on coaches, managers, supporters, parents, caregivers and umpires. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who have supported and encouraged our teams over the last few weeks. In particular the following umpires: Barb Digby, Maria Swan, Nicola Duthie, Tracey Dorne, Glenda Zimmerman, Tracy Kivell, Nadine Smith and Robyn Davey.
Finally we have made an application to the ANZ bank to purchase jackets for our volunteer managers and coaches. The success of our application is reliant on votes from our supporters. To do this you need to go online and vote for our application via the following link: http://anznetball.co.nz/gransche/gallery-application/application.html?id=17585. You are able to make one vote a day. So please get voting.
Miss D Kay, Netball Coordinator
The following Stratford High School students were named in the Stratford Under 15 Representative Team: Gracyn Meredith, Beth West, Emily Short, Tamsin Burt, Rhiannon Rhodes, Tessa Smith, Christine McIvor, Tylah Graham and Emma Paton. Christine and Beth were injured before the tournament and therefore were unable to play. The others played extremely well and although they only won one game they did Stratford proud. Gracyn Meredith was selected to trial for the Taranaki Under 15 team.
On Sunday 13th May six teams travelled to New Plymouth to play in the TSSSA tournament. It was a fantastic opportunity for our teams to challenge themselves against the other secondary schools in Taranaki. Our most successful team were the Boys A team, winning two games and losing one game. This put them in second overall. Strikers were third in their grade. 3A played four games, won three and lost one. 4A recorded one win and two losses. School A and School B recorded no wins but demonstrated some fantastic skill against some tough competition.
With all the tournaments we have been attending we have relied heavily on coaches, managers, supporters, parents, caregivers and umpires. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who have supported and encouraged our teams over the last few weeks. In particular the following umpires: Barb Digby, Maria Swan, Nicola Duthie, Tracey Dorne, Glenda Zimmerman, Tracy Kivell, Nadine Smith and Robyn Davey.
Finally we have made an application to the ANZ bank to purchase jackets for our volunteer managers and coaches. The success of our application is reliant on votes from our supporters. To do this you need to go online and vote for our application via the following link: http://anznetball.co.nz/gransche/gallery-application/application.html?id=17585. You are able to make one vote a day. So please get voting.
Miss D Kay, Netball Coordinator
Friday, May 4, 2012
Latest Newsletter
The latest newsletter has been emailed to parents or given to students today. If you would like to recieve an emailed copy of the newsletter please email the school with newsletter in the subject line.
Monday, April 30, 2012
ANZAC Day
Photos from the recent ANZAC Day parade where our students ably represented the school and Head Boy Cameron Johnson and Head Girl Nicole Booker spoke at the morning service.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Relay 4 Life 2012
Well, there sure was a lot of mud. If I try and recall a picture of the Relay for Life 2012, held at the Pukekura Raceway from midday Saturday 24 to midday Sunday 25 of March, that is the first thing that I see.
Certainly, that’s not all that comes to mind, though. The smiles, the camaraderie, the sense of a team spirit. The rubbish-bag-manufactured clothing, duct-taped tarpaulins and cable ties. The heartache of hearing bagpipes while standing in the soft candlelight of the remembrance ceremony. The rain-filled socks (soaks?) and shoes, warm water squelching around feet as we walked on the tar-sealed car park, after the mud became ankle deep in places by 10:30 at night, and so was deemed too dangerous. Finding myself walking through the rain in time to Sacha Baron-Coen singing, ‘I like to move-it-move-it,’ as Madagascar played on the big screen during the wee-small hours of Sundays morning. Cheering for Beth-el, Jessica, Kyle, Mr Fergusson and the others from the Stratty team who took it to the Relay Idol stage at different points over the weekend.
And aside from these few snapshots from my memory, there are all the others of the fundraising and preparation and lead up to the event, on top of the fine form that the event itself was carried out in. But really, you’d expect nothing less from such a dedicated crew from one of New Zealand’s top high school communities (at around 300 metres above sea-level – or 1,010 feet at the old railway station, as Mr. Caldwell informs me).
With fundraising and Easter-egg raffle tickets still coming in, we don’t have a final figure for the funds raised yet, but prior to the Relay itself, a little over $3,500 was banked with the Taranaki Cancer Society. This money will go to support those who have to deal with cancer in their lives, and in the lives of those they love. While not yet complete, this nevertheless is a substantial effort, and everyone who has contributed can be proud of the part they have played this year.
My thanks to all in the team, those who have participated, and who helped us out. This group of people includes the Alexander and O’Carroll families, who along with Mr. Smith loaned us the tents which were essential to the success of the weekend. There are the parents who braved the weather to stay with us, Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs Duthie. Also the student leaders Cameron, Laura, Leah, Nicole, Nikayla and Andrew, who helped out and gained invaluable experience of working together in adverse conditions. And to the staff involved, whether it was helping with meetings at school, dropping it to say hi at the Raceway, helping us put up (and later modify) the tents, assist with management and supervision overnight, or help with the vital pack-up. My especial thanks to four staff for their indefatigable support both prior to and at the event: Mrs. Broadmore for your sanity with paperwork; Ms Rawlinson for your willingness to step in and make things work where it was needed; Miss Kay for your positivity and pragmatic organising; and Mr. Walker for your practical nous and ability to make things happen. You guys are awesome!
Mr D Woodd, TiC Relay for Life 2012
Certainly, that’s not all that comes to mind, though. The smiles, the camaraderie, the sense of a team spirit. The rubbish-bag-manufactured clothing, duct-taped tarpaulins and cable ties. The heartache of hearing bagpipes while standing in the soft candlelight of the remembrance ceremony. The rain-filled socks (soaks?) and shoes, warm water squelching around feet as we walked on the tar-sealed car park, after the mud became ankle deep in places by 10:30 at night, and so was deemed too dangerous. Finding myself walking through the rain in time to Sacha Baron-Coen singing, ‘I like to move-it-move-it,’ as Madagascar played on the big screen during the wee-small hours of Sundays morning. Cheering for Beth-el, Jessica, Kyle, Mr Fergusson and the others from the Stratty team who took it to the Relay Idol stage at different points over the weekend.
And aside from these few snapshots from my memory, there are all the others of the fundraising and preparation and lead up to the event, on top of the fine form that the event itself was carried out in. But really, you’d expect nothing less from such a dedicated crew from one of New Zealand’s top high school communities (at around 300 metres above sea-level – or 1,010 feet at the old railway station, as Mr. Caldwell informs me).
With fundraising and Easter-egg raffle tickets still coming in, we don’t have a final figure for the funds raised yet, but prior to the Relay itself, a little over $3,500 was banked with the Taranaki Cancer Society. This money will go to support those who have to deal with cancer in their lives, and in the lives of those they love. While not yet complete, this nevertheless is a substantial effort, and everyone who has contributed can be proud of the part they have played this year.
My thanks to all in the team, those who have participated, and who helped us out. This group of people includes the Alexander and O’Carroll families, who along with Mr. Smith loaned us the tents which were essential to the success of the weekend. There are the parents who braved the weather to stay with us, Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs Duthie. Also the student leaders Cameron, Laura, Leah, Nicole, Nikayla and Andrew, who helped out and gained invaluable experience of working together in adverse conditions. And to the staff involved, whether it was helping with meetings at school, dropping it to say hi at the Raceway, helping us put up (and later modify) the tents, assist with management and supervision overnight, or help with the vital pack-up. My especial thanks to four staff for their indefatigable support both prior to and at the event: Mrs. Broadmore for your sanity with paperwork; Ms Rawlinson for your willingness to step in and make things work where it was needed; Miss Kay for your positivity and pragmatic organising; and Mr. Walker for your practical nous and ability to make things happen. You guys are awesome!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The Give Way Rule
Land Transport New Zealand are changing the Give Way rules this weekend 25th March. This video has been shown to all students at asembly on Tuesday but we advise that you discuss the changes with your teen driver to make sure that they understand the changes.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Latest Updates
There have been a number of events and visitors to the school in recent weeks. More information is available on the Ultranet school newscentre. The following articles and photos are on the link below:
Tamati Paul - Shattered Dream; Professor Bruce Clarkson and the Rugby World Cup.
http://stratfordhigh.ultranet.school.nz/NewsCentre/
2012 Student Council announced:
First disco a success
The first school disco to raise funds for Relay 4 Life and stage challenge was a success. Held on Thursday 8th March over $900 has been added to the fundraising coffers. Mr Woodd and Miss MacDonald would like to thank the support of all students and staff for making this event successful. Mr Woodd said the relay members are selling raffle tickets for Easter eggs. These are also available from the school office.
Tamati Paul - Shattered Dream; Professor Bruce Clarkson and the Rugby World Cup.
http://stratfordhigh.ultranet.school.nz/NewsCentre/
2012 Student Council announced:
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| Chairperson Melissa Coull-Herewini |
The 2012 student councilors have been elected and presented with badges on Tuesday 21st at assembly. Each school house has two junior and two senior students representing them on the council. For this year they are:
Amess House: Shania Nickel, Samuel Reardon, Lemuel Chand, Alex Taikato
McAllister House: Dean Mason-Loveridge, Holly Mackie, Hannah Gallyer, Jessica Short
Trimble House: Makaiyah Hughes, Kody Simpson, Jarvis Gotty, Blake Cheer
Tyrer House: Asia Loveridge-Acero, Matthew Kowalewski, Lewis Marchant, Shayna Heal
Council chairperson, Melissa is looking forward to working with the new council and building on the successful projects from previous years. elections have been held for secretary and treasurer who are Shayna Heal and Lemuel Chand respectively.
A Good day at the Athletics
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| Tamsin Burt |
Stratford had a very successful day at the TSSSA Athletics held in Inglewood on Thursday 15 March. We had four 1st placings with Tamsin Burt in the junior girls’ 300m and junior girls’ discus with a throw of 24.53m, over 5m further than second place. Luke fisher won the intermediate boys 200 m by 0.1 second from Quinlan Bosson and Nikayla Johnson won the senior girls’ shot put.
This success was backed up with several other placings by Quinlan Bosson, Luke Fisher and Sarah Kowalewski standing out. The junior boys relay team came third in the 100m.
Central Rugby teams
All teams are training at the moment for the 2012 season. All under 15 players practise on Tuesday at 3.30pm at the school. Under 19 players practise on Tuesday and Friday at 5.30pm. Any new players can phone the school to speak to Mr Walker.
First disco a success
The first school disco to raise funds for Relay 4 Life and stage challenge was a success. Held on Thursday 8th March over $900 has been added to the fundraising coffers. Mr Woodd and Miss MacDonald would like to thank the support of all students and staff for making this event successful. Mr Woodd said the relay members are selling raffle tickets for Easter eggs. These are also available from the school office.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Latest Information for Parents
There have been a number of changes to the weekly events due to the weather this week.
1. Swimming Sports:
These have been postponed and will be held on Friday 2nd March.
2. SHS Athletics Sports:
These will take place on Tuesday 28 February. For a $2 donation, students may wear house coloured mufti to school on this day.
3. Open Night: Wednesday 29 February:
An open night to welcome new students and parents will take place on Wednesday 29 February from 7pm to 8pm. Parents and students will be asked to meet in the hall by 7pm for a welcome by Mr Keenan and staff. After a short presentation, parents will have the opportunity to meet the teachers of their student. Light refreshments will be served.
4. Next newsletter:
The newsletter link will be emailed to parents on Thursday next week once the newsletter is ready for printing. Students whose parents have indicated that they wish a hard copy of the newsletter will recieve one in class on Thursday.
P H Keenan
Principal.
1. Swimming Sports:
These have been postponed and will be held on Friday 2nd March.
2. SHS Athletics Sports:
These will take place on Tuesday 28 February. For a $2 donation, students may wear house coloured mufti to school on this day.
3. Open Night: Wednesday 29 February:
An open night to welcome new students and parents will take place on Wednesday 29 February from 7pm to 8pm. Parents and students will be asked to meet in the hall by 7pm for a welcome by Mr Keenan and staff. After a short presentation, parents will have the opportunity to meet the teachers of their student. Light refreshments will be served.
4. Next newsletter:
The newsletter link will be emailed to parents on Thursday next week once the newsletter is ready for printing. Students whose parents have indicated that they wish a hard copy of the newsletter will recieve one in class on Thursday.
P H Keenan
Principal.
Monday, February 13, 2012
DairyNZ Scholarship for 2011 Head Girl
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| Taylor Bailey, 2011 Head Girl and DiaryNZ Scholarship recipient |
DairyNZ, on behalf of the NZ Diary Industry, is proud to announce that 61 scholarships for recipients to study at Lincoln or Massey Universities in 2012 have been awarded to students undertaking degrees in agriculture or related subjects and who have a particular interest in a career in the dairy industry.
Taylor is one of 23 scholarship recipients who will be studying at Massey University. She will have her tuition fees paid by DairyNZ this year. The scholarship will assist Taylor to meet the costs of university study at Massey and continues until course completion as long as grades continue to be acceptable.
Mr Keenan, Principal commented that the success of Taylor in being selected is a great achievement and a wonderful testament to the quality of education at Stratford High School. Taylor is the first student from Stratford High School to be awarded this scholarship since Anna Adlam received it ten years ago.
The closing date for 2013 scholarships is 7 December 2012 and information can be found on the universities or DairyNZ websites or from Mrs Milner, Careers Adviser at school.
Friday, February 10, 2012
2012 Student Leaders announced.
The 2012 Student leaders were announced at assembly on Thursday 9th February. Congratulations to the following students.
Head Boy: Cameron Johnson
Head Girl: Nicole Booker
Sports Captains: Matt Simpson and Alana Mako
Arts Captain: Aimee Hinton
Student Council Chairperson: Melissa Coull-Herewini
BOT Representative: Andrew Hunger
We look forward to seeing them in action this year.
House meetings were held on Friday for students to elect House Captains who will be announced next week in time for the annual athletics and swimming events. Following on from this house will elect their student council representatives.
NCEA Endorsements 2012Mr Keenan (Principal) noted that it was pleasing to see that the 2011 student leaders and top students were among the Level 3 recipients and he challenged the school to improve on these results in 2012.
Students who sit the NCEA examinations are able to get their certificate endorsed with a Merit or Excellence if they receive at least 50 credits that are Merit or Excellence level. Last year, 47 students achieved this endorsement. Students were presented with badges and bars at the full school assembly on Thursday 9th February.
Students who received a Level 1 Merit (Silver) Endorsement are:
Malissa Alexander, Blake Cheer, Ryan Cooper, Cameron Cox, Deanna Crawford, Ila Earney, Cassey Edgcombe, Ryk Ferguson, Jarvis Gotty, Jason Hamlin, Jarrod Harris, Shayna Heal, Daisy Higgs, Emily Howatson, Grace Hunger, Sophie Jeffares, Lewis Marchant, Erin Rowe, Jessica Short, Katie Stanners, Alex Taikato, Amy Taunt, Quintin Trask, Phillip Vecchia, Laura Vernon, Sophie Wilson, Samuel Wyss
Students who received a Level 1 Excellence (Gold) Endorsement are:
Anjela Frost, Alexandra Merson, Kathleen Robertson
Students who received a Level 2 Merit (Silver) Endorsement are:
Renee Cave, Nikayla Johnson, Heather O'Neill, Rebecca Poole. Bars only were presented to: Shaymas Carroll, Hannah Martin, Sarah Rohe
Students who received a Level 2 Excellence (Gold) Endorsement bar are:
Cameron Johnson, Andrew Hunger, Matt Simpson, Matthew Sullivan-Brown
Students who received a Level 3 Merit (Silver) Endorsement bar are:
Taylor Bailey, Katelyn Craig, Jack Espin, Adrian Pitman, Natasha Sinclair-Taikato, Timothy Stanners, Hamish Walker
Head Boy: Cameron Johnson
Head Girl: Nicole Booker
Sports Captains: Matt Simpson and Alana Mako
Arts Captain: Aimee Hinton
Student Council Chairperson: Melissa Coull-Herewini
BOT Representative: Andrew Hunger
We look forward to seeing them in action this year.
House meetings were held on Friday for students to elect House Captains who will be announced next week in time for the annual athletics and swimming events. Following on from this house will elect their student council representatives.
NCEA Endorsements 2012Mr Keenan (Principal) noted that it was pleasing to see that the 2011 student leaders and top students were among the Level 3 recipients and he challenged the school to improve on these results in 2012.
Students who sit the NCEA examinations are able to get their certificate endorsed with a Merit or Excellence if they receive at least 50 credits that are Merit or Excellence level. Last year, 47 students achieved this endorsement. Students were presented with badges and bars at the full school assembly on Thursday 9th February.
Students who received a Level 1 Merit (Silver) Endorsement are:
Malissa Alexander, Blake Cheer, Ryan Cooper, Cameron Cox, Deanna Crawford, Ila Earney, Cassey Edgcombe, Ryk Ferguson, Jarvis Gotty, Jason Hamlin, Jarrod Harris, Shayna Heal, Daisy Higgs, Emily Howatson, Grace Hunger, Sophie Jeffares, Lewis Marchant, Erin Rowe, Jessica Short, Katie Stanners, Alex Taikato, Amy Taunt, Quintin Trask, Phillip Vecchia, Laura Vernon, Sophie Wilson, Samuel Wyss
Students who received a Level 1 Excellence (Gold) Endorsement are:
Anjela Frost, Alexandra Merson, Kathleen Robertson
Students who received a Level 2 Merit (Silver) Endorsement are:
Renee Cave, Nikayla Johnson, Heather O'Neill, Rebecca Poole. Bars only were presented to: Shaymas Carroll, Hannah Martin, Sarah Rohe
Students who received a Level 2 Excellence (Gold) Endorsement bar are:
Cameron Johnson, Andrew Hunger, Matt Simpson, Matthew Sullivan-Brown
Students who received a Level 3 Merit (Silver) Endorsement bar are:
Taylor Bailey, Katelyn Craig, Jack Espin, Adrian Pitman, Natasha Sinclair-Taikato, Timothy Stanners, Hamish Walker
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Welcome to 2012
NCEA Information Evening for Parents/Caregivers
All parents/caregivers of Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 students are encouraged to attend an information evening on the fundamentals of NCEA in the school library at 7.00pm on Tuesday, 7th February. A number of changes to NCEA have occurred in recent years and changes to University Entrance begin this year.
Start dates:
Monday 30th January: Year 9 and peer supporters (8.50am to 3.15 pm.) Students will need writing materials and sports gear for tabloid sports in the afternoon. Any other new students to the school attend from 8.50am to 10.30am.
Tuesday 31st January: Year 9 and 12 students only. Year 13 at camp.
Wednesday 1st Feb: Year 9, 11, 12 students. Year 13 at camp.
Thursday 2nd Feb: All year levels to attend (8.50am until 3.15pm). Students must bring writing materials for class (i.e. pens, pencil, pad, etc).
Monday 6th February is Waitangi Day and the school will be closed for instruction.
Mr P Keenan
Principal
All parents/caregivers of Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 students are encouraged to attend an information evening on the fundamentals of NCEA in the school library at 7.00pm on Tuesday, 7th February. A number of changes to NCEA have occurred in recent years and changes to University Entrance begin this year.
Start dates:
Monday 30th January: Year 9 and peer supporters (8.50am to 3.15 pm.) Students will need writing materials and sports gear for tabloid sports in the afternoon. Any other new students to the school attend from 8.50am to 10.30am.
Tuesday 31st January: Year 9 and 12 students only. Year 13 at camp.
Wednesday 1st Feb: Year 9, 11, 12 students. Year 13 at camp.
Thursday 2nd Feb: All year levels to attend (8.50am until 3.15pm). Students must bring writing materials for class (i.e. pens, pencil, pad, etc).
Monday 6th February is Waitangi Day and the school will be closed for instruction.
Mr P Keenan
Principal
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