Scholarships awarded at SHS Senior Prizegiving.

The 2014 senior prizegiving was held on Thursday 6 November. Our guest speaker was Mr Jeremiah Trueman who as an ex pupil of the school spoke about the day in the life of a Perth Wildcats player. It was an inspiring speech and enjoyed by all. Also at this special event as a number of scholarships were awarded to our year 13 students who are heading off to various universities.

• Rachel Martin received a Victoria University Excellence Scholarship and TET Scholarship. She will be doing a co-joint Bachelor in Law and Commerce. She was awarded 1st Accounting, Raewyn  Lightoller Accounting Award: Commitment, Contribution & Competency in Year 13 Accounting, 1st Economics, 1st English, A.H.R.Amess Cup 1st Year 13 English, 1st History, 1st Statistics and Modelling and the Stratford High School Dux Medal 2014 presented by the SHS PTA.
• Robbie Howatson, 2014 Proxime Accessit received a TET Scholarship and Priscilla Sandys Wunsch Scholarship for his study in surveying at Otago University. He also was awarded the H.C. Johnson Memorial Challenge Trophy for Senior Mathematics & Science), jointly awarded the Kimber Trophy Year 13 Geography and Sextus Family Trophy for Proxime Accessit.
• The Tag Oil scholarship was awarded to Matthew Kowalewski who will be studying at Waikato University. This award was presented by Rodney Hosking from Tag Oil.
• Jessica Graham (studying psychology) and Aria Nicholls (social work) received a Priscilla Sandys Wunsch Trust scholarship for 2015 for their studies at Otago University next year.
• A number of our senior students have also been awarded scholarships from the Taranaki Electricity Trust for their studies in 20154. Recipients to date are: Nikita Dorne, Caleb Egan, Jessica Graham, Joshua Hunger, Matthew Kowalewski, Mary-Louise Madden, Aria Nicholls, William Rohe, Danielle Vickers, Lara Williams
• Hannah Slater is the recipient of a $5000 Scholarship from the Alexander & Gladys Shepherd Scholarship Trust presented by Bryce Kaiser from Federated Farmers and Jade Terrill from Perpetual Guardian. Hannah will be attending Lincoln University to study agriculture.
• Lara Williams received a $5000 Massey University Academy of Sport scholarship. She will be studying a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise in 2015.
•  The Roodbeen trophy is given to the best all round senior student who shows dedication and commitment to the general life of the school. The recipient for 2014 was Noeleen Venter.
• Harmoney Moffitt gained Diligence in Geography and Science, Distinction English A, 2nd= History and 2nd Textiles Technology at Level 1. Harmoney received the ‘Te Kai Poutama Whetu’- top academic Maori Student in the senior school. This was the first time that this trophy has been awarded. 
• Bailey Gavin gained Distinction Mathematics, 3rd Science, 2nd= Geography, 2nd English A and 1st Drama and Physical Education. Bailey received The Hermann Family Trophy for Best Year 11 Academic Student.
• Kody Simpson gained Distinction in Mathematics, 2nd= Chemistry, 2nd Physics, 1st= Accounting, 1st Biology and 1st in English A. Kody received The Cusack Cup Academic Excellence: Year 12.

Excellence Awards

Excellence in internal assessment rewarded
At the assembly on Tuesday 28 October, students who have gained an excellence grade in an internal assessment were given a certificate to mark the event.
The following students received certificates for their excellence grade in NCEA Level 1: Aorangi Amohia-Lykles, Liam Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Kate Booker, William Butler, Tia Coull-Herewini, Jericko Dean, Daerelle Edwards-Thompson, Bailey Fleming, Abigail Ford, Bailey Gavin, Jeana Howells, Makaiyah Hughes, Alice Hughes-Bruce, Whetu Karaitiana, Samule Kieft, Ashley Kowalewski, Jonathan Linders, Cullen May, Christine McIvor, Harmoney Moffitt, Connor Muir, Michael Muir, Jonas Padrutt, Emma Paton, Kate Phillips, Shayzaria Pirini, Caitlin Reardon, McKenzie Roodbeen-Old, Anjelica Schumacher, Tessa Smith, Jade Stewart, Dylan Trott, Alexa van In, Renee Vincent, Freedom Walker, Crystal Yeates.

NCEA level 2 students are: Quintin Bailey, Kimberly Barker, Emily Bates, Dylan Blair, Quinlin Bosson-Thompson, Liam Burnell, Jacinta Frost, Georgia Gavin, Nicholas Hornby, Thor Howatson, Emma Huckstep, Monica Jones, Sarah Kowalewski, Courtney MacKintosh-Tairaki, Sarah Malone, Jason Manuel-Isaacs, Deane Mason-Loveridge, Greg Matthews, Regan Mitchell, Alexandra O’Hanlon, Megan Old, Ezekiel Oliver, Trinity Page-Stevens, Grace Pope, Chelsea-Rose Renata, Anjelica Schumacher, Kody Simpson, Caitlan Smart, Jessica Taunt, Katie Taylor, Steven Ung, Alicia Venter and Beth West.

NCEA level 3 students are: Dayle Bailey, Nikita Dorne, Robbie Howatson, Rachel Martin, Jayde Nahi, Noeleen Venter, Marline Vogt, Lara Williams and Saphire Yeates.

We wish all students the very best for the upcoming national examinations.
Mr Smith, NZQA Principal's Nominee,

Senior PrizegivingThursday 6 November at 1 pm in the assembly hall.

All senior students are expected to attend this event. Parents and caregivers are cordially invited to join us for this occasion where we celebrate the success of our senior students. We ask that you are seated by 12.50 pm for a prompt start. Senior students are reminded that correct uniform is expected. Afternoon tea, in the stadium, will follow the prizegiving.

The prizegiving is a celebration of achievement and is a formal occasion where we expect a high standard of dress from the students. Please assist in ensuring your child is dressed in correct school uniform, including shoes, and that their appearance is tidy.

Junior students (Y9 & 10) will not be required at school on senior prizegiving day unless they are in the choir, Kapa Haka or have been asked to attend as an usher or server.

Free evening with Karen Boyes

Advert from Stratford Primary. Please contact them for more details.

Stratford Primary School BOT and Staff are pleased to offer all parents the opportunity to hear Karen Boyes speak on Thursday 23rd October from 7pm to 8.30 pm.

Karen is an internationally recognised speaker, educator, author and publisher. She gave workshops to our students early this year and this is another opportunity to hear her speak.

Please go to the Stratford Primary School office for directions on the night.

latest news

There will be a newsletter going out to caregivers and parents next week. Junior graduation reports will also be sent out. 

Live Shakespeare from Stratford Upon Avon

This weekend will see the live shakespeare performance from Stratford-upon-Avon of Richard IV.

At school this week senior students have donated blood with NZ Blood Service, a display of Maths Spectacular items in the foyer, students practicing for the kapa haka competition, as well as 6 teams competing in the secondary schools tournament week. Good luck to all teams.

Cellphones and newsletter

As good as our modern communication developments are, there is a down-side to the possession and use of cell phones. In a learning environment they are a distraction in class. Furthermore they become a target for criminals. Cell phones which are stolen or lost cause a huge amount of work and we cannot spend valuable time following up missing cell phones.
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR CELL PHONE AT HOME.
If a student is seen using one in class or around the school it will be confiscated. If a cell phone is confiscated more than once a parent will be asked to come and collect it. Students who bring a phone to school do so at their own risk. We ask parents to support us in this and ensure that cell phones are left at home.

The latest newsletter has been posted on the school website for viewing at http://www.stratfordhigh.school.nz/WebSpace/358/

P H Keenan, Principal.

Newsletter

The latest newsletter is available on our website, or a hard copy can be picked up from the school office, Stratford and Eltham public libraries. Visit: http://www.stratfordhigh.school.nz/WebSpace/358/ for the latest issue.

WW1 memories

We have had two emails from visitors to Longeuval, France who have seen the wreath laid on our behalf by the College Jean Fermel. This link will take you to the school website news centre where you can open the photos and letters.
http://www.stratfordhigh.school.nz/NewsCentre/57/

Measles Information for parents.

Measles Fact Sheet - What is measles?

We have been advised by Taranaki Health Board to put the information about measles out to our community. Please read this carefully and if you think you have any symptoms, please contact your doctor.

Measles is a viral disease that may have serious complications. In the past, measles infection was very common in childhood. Measles is now rare in New Zealand because of immunisation.
What are the symptoms?
The first symptoms are fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, sore red eyes and feeling unwell. A few days later a rash appears. The rash starts on the face, spreads down to the body and lasts for 4-7 days.

Up to a third of people with measles have complications. These include ear infections, diarrhoea and pneumonia, and may require hospitalisation. About one in every 1000 people with measles develops encephalitis (swelling of the brain).
How is it spread?
Measles is usually spread when a person breathes in the measles virus that has been coughed or sneezed into the air by an infectious person. Measles is one of the most easily spread of all human infections. Just being in the same room as someone with measles can result in infection.

People with measles are usually infectious from just before the symptoms begin until four days after the rash appears. The time from exposure to becoming sick is usually about 10 days. The rash usually appears around 14 days after exposure.
Who is at risk?
Measles was common before 1969, so most people born before then are immune.
People at risk of measles include:

• people born during or since 1969 who have never had measles and who have not had two doses of Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine from the age of 12 months. 
• people with a weak immune system (e.g., people who are receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer or people who take high-dose steroid medications) even if they have been fully immunised or have had past measles infection. 
• people who are not immune and who travel overseas. 

How is it prevented?
The best protection against measles is immunisation with two doses of MMR vaccine. This vaccine provides protection against infection with measles, as well as against mumps and rubella.

MMR vaccine should be given to children at age 15 months and a second dose is given at 4 years of age.

Anyone born during or after 1969 and who has never had measles infection or MMR vaccination should make sure that they have had two doses of MMR vaccine at least four weeks apart.
It is safe to have the vaccine more than twice, so people who are unsure should be vaccinated.
People with measles should stay at home until they are no longer infectious (i.e. until 4 days after the rash starts).
For people who are not immune and have come into contact with a person with measles, infection can sometimes still be prevented with MMR vaccine if given within 3 days of exposure or with immunoglobulin within 7 days of exposure.

How is it diagnosed?
Whenever measles is suspected, a blood test and samples from the nose and throat should be collected to confirm the diagnosis. Confirmation of the diagnosis is important as it allows prompt public health follow-up of other people who are at risk of measles.
How is it treated?
Measles is suspected when a person feels unwell, has a cough, runny nose or sore eyes and a fever followed by a rash. 
People with measles infection are normally advised to rest, drink plenty of fluids, and take paracetamol to treat the fever. There is no specific treatment.
While a person is infectious with measles it is important that he or she remains at home to reduce the possibility of spreading it to other people.

What is the public health response?
Doctors, hospitals and laboratories schools and childcare centres must notify cases of measles to the local public health unit. Public health unit staff will interview the doctor and patient (or carers) to find out how the infection occurred, identify other people at risk of infection, implement control measures (such as immunisation and restrictions on attending school or work) and provide other advice.

For further information or advice please contact your local doctor or the Taranaki Public Health Unit on (06) 7537798

Year 8 Scholarships open

Following our successful open evening on Tuesday 24 June, the year 8 scholarships are open. Forms can be downloaded from the school website.

RR Tyrer Scholarship for Rural Students.

Year 8 students or students currently attending Stratford High School, who attended a rural contributing school, can apply for a one off scholarship to assist with school costs for the next year. The scholarship is based on school and community involvement. For the current year 2014 the value of the scholarships was determined by the Board of Trustees at $400 and two scholarships were given. Up to three scholarships may be awarded.

The 2014 application form is available from the resources section at the side of this screen. Written applications must be in the hands of the BoT Secretary, Stratford High School, by close of business on Friday 22^nd August, 2014. A decision on the 2015 recipients will be made by the Board of Trustees at the October board meeting.

RR Tyrer scholarship 2104

Two scholarships were awarded from the RR Tyrer bequest for students who are studying at SHS in 2014. Joshua Kirkham and Ethan Martin, both from Ngaere School are the recipients for 2014. There were a record number of applicants for this scholarship.

BoT Academic Scholarship

This scholarship is available to all year 8 students who are intending to study at Stratford High School. The total value of the scholarship is $1200 payable over five years with $400 in year 9 and $200 each year thereafter depending on academic results. Students sit two examinations at the school in September.

The 2014 BOT application form is available from the resources section at the side of this screen. Written applications must be in the hands of the BoT Secretary by close of business on Friday 22^nd August 2014. Only students who have completed the application form will be eligible to sit the exams on Wednesday 10^th September, 2014.

Twenty year 8 students sat the BoT academic scholarship exams and with very close results, five students were selected to receive the scholarship. Braeden Harrison (St Josephs), Gabrielle Scherrer (St Patricks), Kristy Smith (Kaponga), Jackson Taylor (Ngaere) and Rhiannon Utton (Stratford) are the recipients for 2014. This scholarship continues during their academic career at SHS depending on results each year. The student must receive an excellence grade in the final junior graduation report and either a merit or excellence endorsement at level 1 and 2 to continue to receive this scholarship.

Fundraiser for Sports Council

SHS SPORTS COUNCIL
A new initiative at Stratford High School for 2014 is a Sports Council which will include staff and students, who will work towards providing more sporting opportunities and improving facilities at the school, for the benefit of all students and the community.
The first fundraising event is for a fund to resurface the netball/tennis court area with synthetic turf, making it an all-purpose area. This will be selling Canterbury track pants and shorts as per the attached order form.
We envisage that this area could then be used by hockey and football teams for practices as well as our school netball and tennis teams. Many community clubs and groups also use this area for practices and competitions outside school hours so it would also be of great benefit to the community.

Of course this is a huge project and we will apply for funding from other organisations to help finance it. We would also like to install lighting to extend the hours of usage available.

These track pants will not replace any part of the Stratford High School uniform and therefore are not to be worn in this manner. However, it is our intention that students travelling to sports and TSSSA events are not in mufti, but in a sports uniform; a school top or jacket (provided on the day) and black shorts or track pants to maintain a tidy and respectable dress standard. The shorts can be used for both PE and rugby.
Please support this fundraising initiative by approaching family, friends and neighbours to place orders.
Pricing, dates and other details are on the order form; available from the school office, student office and sports office or the school website. Please return order forms with the correct money to the student office by Friday 16th May. Thanking you in advance.

Matt Cleaver and Philippa Merson

Craig Scholarship Award - Currently open for applications.

The Craig Scholarship is awarded following a bequest by the late Mr Laurence Roy Craig. The scholarship is available to a former student of Stratford High School to pay fees or expenses while undertaking a tertiary agricultural or horticultural course. For the year 2014 the value of the scholarship has been determined by the Board of Trustees at $800.

The application form is available from the school website http://www.stratfordhigh.school.nz/WebSpace/640/ from 5th May to 23rd May 2014.

Written applications must be in the hands of the BoT Secretary by close of business on Monday 26th May 2014.

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High School Corner

Poutama Day

Thank you to all parents, caregivers and students who attended interviews with form teachers or deans on Poutama Day. Feedback from all was encouraging and it was useful helping students to focus on their goals. There will be opportunities during the year for students to review the goals they set. If you are aware of an inspiring person/story, please let Mrs Goble know as we are always looking for speakers for our Poutama assemblies.

Parent teacher interviews

Reports have been posted for all students and senior students with parents and caregivers will have an opportunity to meet with teachers on Thursday 3 April from 7 to 9pm in the assembly hall. A booking sheet was posted with the reports.

Parents and caregivers of junior students will have an interview evening on Thursday 10 April from 7 to 9 pm.

Positive Behaviour for Learning - School Wide (PB4LSW)

Congratulations to Rachel Martin, Nikita Dorne, Matthew Kowalewski and Matthew Rine on their appointment as Positive Behaviour for Learning  Ambassadors. Their role as ambassadors in the PB4LSW team is to act as a student voice on the team and to put forward a student perspective on the promotion and development of PB4LSW in our school and the wider community. We look forward to working with them.