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.
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Showing posts with label Administration. Show all posts
Monday, December 17, 2012
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
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.
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
Monday, September 12, 2011
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.
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 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.
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
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.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Latest Newsletter
Latest Newsletter
The latest newsletter went home with students on Monday afternoon. The full newsletter is on the school website.
http://www.stratfordhigh.school.nz/
Greetings to you and your family.
THANK YOU!
As this is our last newsletter of the year, the school would like to extend sincere thanks to all parents, community supporters and sponsors who have given so much to our school and our students over the year. Your support has made it possible for our students to achieve highly in academic, sporting and cultural dimensions of the school. Thank you very much.
Over the last two weeks we have celebrated with our seniors as we acknowledged their academic, sporting and cultural successes at the senior prizegiving. The ceremony showcased the real heart of our school with the community coming together to recognise the success of our senior students this year.
One could not help but be impressed by the breadth of talent on display—students succeeding in all dimensions that make SHS so special. We congratulate the prizewinners and those who supported them on the day. The day was also made special by the contributions of our Kapa Haka group, school choir and our guest speaker, Sarah Mako, whose speech was very timely for those leaving us.
Junior prizegiving will be held at 11.30 am on Friday 3rd December. I extend an invitation to all parents, family and friends to join us for this occasion. I would like to remind students and parents / caregivers that school does not finish until Thursday 9th December, which is at the conclusion of our activities days. Normal school expectations re absences are expected.
In 2011 we will be modifying our absence system so that when a student is absent from school we will send a text message to the parent or caregiver. At the beginning of 2011 we will be asking for all details to be updated or checked by parents and caregivers.
At the senior prizegiving I made mention of the schools Charter and Strategic Plan needing updating. This will mean the school community will have an opportunity to have input into the schools direction over the next 3 to 5 years.
Finally my thanks to the staff and BoT at SHS for their hard work this year. It is a joy to lead such a willing, highly skilled and dedicated group of people. Best wishes for a safe, relaxing and happy Christmas and I look forward to 2011.
Philip Keenan, Principal
The latest newsletter went home with students on Monday afternoon. The full newsletter is on the school website.
http://www.stratfordhigh.school.nz/
Greetings to you and your family.
THANK YOU!
As this is our last newsletter of the year, the school would like to extend sincere thanks to all parents, community supporters and sponsors who have given so much to our school and our students over the year. Your support has made it possible for our students to achieve highly in academic, sporting and cultural dimensions of the school. Thank you very much.
Over the last two weeks we have celebrated with our seniors as we acknowledged their academic, sporting and cultural successes at the senior prizegiving. The ceremony showcased the real heart of our school with the community coming together to recognise the success of our senior students this year.
One could not help but be impressed by the breadth of talent on display—students succeeding in all dimensions that make SHS so special. We congratulate the prizewinners and those who supported them on the day. The day was also made special by the contributions of our Kapa Haka group, school choir and our guest speaker, Sarah Mako, whose speech was very timely for those leaving us.
Junior prizegiving will be held at 11.30 am on Friday 3rd December. I extend an invitation to all parents, family and friends to join us for this occasion. I would like to remind students and parents / caregivers that school does not finish until Thursday 9th December, which is at the conclusion of our activities days. Normal school expectations re absences are expected.
In 2011 we will be modifying our absence system so that when a student is absent from school we will send a text message to the parent or caregiver. At the beginning of 2011 we will be asking for all details to be updated or checked by parents and caregivers.
At the senior prizegiving I made mention of the schools Charter and Strategic Plan needing updating. This will mean the school community will have an opportunity to have input into the schools direction over the next 3 to 5 years.
Finally my thanks to the staff and BoT at SHS for their hard work this year. It is a joy to lead such a willing, highly skilled and dedicated group of people. Best wishes for a safe, relaxing and happy Christmas and I look forward to 2011.
Philip Keenan, Principal
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
November updates
Senior Prizegiving
A reminder to all parents and caregivers that the senior prizegiving will commence at 1.00 pm in the Assembly Hall. We ask that parents are seated prior to this so a start can be made promptly. Senior students will have study leave on Friday in preparation for national exams starting on Monday 15th November.
Book return day will be Friday December 10th. All seniors will need to return any school materials, uniform for sale, etc on this day in the school library.
Junior students are advised that there will be no classes for them on Thursday 11th November. Junior Prizegiving will be held on Friday 3rd December with activities week for juniors from Monday 6th to Thursday 9th December.
ICAS Maths results
Students were presented with certificates for Proficiency, Credit and Distinction at this weeks assembly for their performance in the ICAS Mathematics competition. Distinction was gained by Jason Hamlin (Y) and Anjela Frost and Kathleen Robertson (Y10). A full list will be in the next newsletter.
Farewell to librarian
It is with sadness that we farewell Mrs Marie MacGregor who has ably worked in the library for the last two years. Her successor is Mrs Riejanne Campbell. Mrs Campbell has been operating the school canteen this year and is well known to the students. The canteen will still be operated by Mrs Campbell and her family.
P H Keenan
Principal
A reminder to all parents and caregivers that the senior prizegiving will commence at 1.00 pm in the Assembly Hall. We ask that parents are seated prior to this so a start can be made promptly. Senior students will have study leave on Friday in preparation for national exams starting on Monday 15th November.
Book return day will be Friday December 10th. All seniors will need to return any school materials, uniform for sale, etc on this day in the school library.
Junior students are advised that there will be no classes for them on Thursday 11th November. Junior Prizegiving will be held on Friday 3rd December with activities week for juniors from Monday 6th to Thursday 9th December.
ICAS Maths results
Students were presented with certificates for Proficiency, Credit and Distinction at this weeks assembly for their performance in the ICAS Mathematics competition. Distinction was gained by Jason Hamlin (Y) and Anjela Frost and Kathleen Robertson (Y10). A full list will be in the next newsletter.
Farewell to librarian
It is with sadness that we farewell Mrs Marie MacGregor who has ably worked in the library for the last two years. Her successor is Mrs Riejanne Campbell. Mrs Campbell has been operating the school canteen this year and is well known to the students. The canteen will still be operated by Mrs Campbell and her family.
P H Keenan
Principal
Thursday, September 2, 2010
High School Corner
SHS Hockey
Well what a great season we have had for hockey. We started with the usual Senior A Boys & Girls teams. Fortunately we had an overflow with the boys so we were looking at combining with Waitara High for a second boys team but this did not work out. We entered a B Boys team in the B division Grade and we had sufficient boys put their names forward which was great to see. What a season they had. They came together with strength each week and it paid off for them as they finished 5th equal with Hawera High B. all teams have had successful seasons, with the Boys A team finishing 2nd in their league. The Girls A team after a roller coaster season, with injuries throughout the team and a tense finish to pool play kept themselves in the top 4. They lost the semi final but in the bronze playoff finished with a draw and a 3rd equal placing with Spotswood College. To all three teams well done I think this would be our best year for some time.
Desiree Alexander, Hockey Manager
New Caledonia Grocery Raffle
The grocery raffle was drawn on Monday and the winner is Mr P Keenan. The New Caledonia tour party would like to thank all people who have supported them with the raffle and the Stratford Rotary Club for allowing them to help sell sausages.
Junior Workday
There will be a junior workday during week 8 this term. If you need a student for the day please contact Mr Richard Armond at the school. More information will follow.
Methanex Maths winner
The winner of the Poetry and Creative Writing prize was Danielle Vickers, which was mentioned incorrectly in the last school newsletter. Members of PPTA who visited the school were impressed with our display last week.
Philip H Keenan
Principal
Well what a great season we have had for hockey. We started with the usual Senior A Boys & Girls teams. Fortunately we had an overflow with the boys so we were looking at combining with Waitara High for a second boys team but this did not work out. We entered a B Boys team in the B division Grade and we had sufficient boys put their names forward which was great to see. What a season they had. They came together with strength each week and it paid off for them as they finished 5th equal with Hawera High B. all teams have had successful seasons, with the Boys A team finishing 2nd in their league. The Girls A team after a roller coaster season, with injuries throughout the team and a tense finish to pool play kept themselves in the top 4. They lost the semi final but in the bronze playoff finished with a draw and a 3rd equal placing with Spotswood College. To all three teams well done I think this would be our best year for some time.
Desiree Alexander, Hockey Manager
New Caledonia Grocery Raffle
The grocery raffle was drawn on Monday and the winner is Mr P Keenan. The New Caledonia tour party would like to thank all people who have supported them with the raffle and the Stratford Rotary Club for allowing them to help sell sausages.
Junior Workday
There will be a junior workday during week 8 this term. If you need a student for the day please contact Mr Richard Armond at the school. More information will follow.
Methanex Maths winner
The winner of the Poetry and Creative Writing prize was Danielle Vickers, which was mentioned incorrectly in the last school newsletter. Members of PPTA who visited the school were impressed with our display last week.
Philip H Keenan
Principal
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Hockey Finals this week
SHS Hockey
Tuesday night 17th August, the Boys B Hockey Team are playing for 5th & 6th position in the B grade competition at Stratford at the T.E.T at 6.05pm against Hawera High. These boys have achieved a lot this year and have done extremely well.
SHS Boys A Hockey Team have made the finals. This game will be played on Thursday 19th August at the TET ground in Stratford, starting at 8.15pm against Francis Douglas Memorial College. All support is welcome.
The Girls A are playing in the Semi finals on Monday 23rd August in New Plymouth at the Devon Hotel Park at 7.00pm. This game will be against New Plymouth Girls High. If the girls win they will play on Thursday night at Stratford at the T.E.T. ground for the. All support for our semi welcome.
Desiree Alexander, Hockey Manager
Junior House Badges
Junior students were awarded house badges for their involvement in the school in four areas this week at assembly. A maximum of 8 badges per house are awarded; two in each category of academic, sport, culture and participation.
Winners for July 2010 are:
Amess House: Hamish Booker (Academic), Kathleen Robertson (Academic), Curtis Boyde (Sport), Erin Rowe (Sport), Angela Frost (Culture), Daisy Higgs (Participation), Cameron Luckhurst (Participation)
McAllister House: Josh Hunger (academic), Jessica Short (Academic), Simon Terry (Sport), Rua Walker (sport), Robbie Howatson (culture), Malissa Alexander (culture), Grace Hunger (participation), Emily Howatson (participation).
Trimble House: Misty Hagley (academic), Sam Wyss (academic), Tatiana Rhodes (sport) Joshua Robins (sport), Rachel Martin (participation) Jarvis Gotty (participation)
Tyrer House: Jack Bennett (academic), Ila Earney (academic), Emma Campbell (sport), Ryan Cooper (sport) Alexandra Merson (culture), cameron Cox (participation), Shayna Heal (participation).
Tuesday night 17th August, the Boys B Hockey Team are playing for 5th & 6th position in the B grade competition at Stratford at the T.E.T at 6.05pm against Hawera High. These boys have achieved a lot this year and have done extremely well.
SHS Boys A Hockey Team have made the finals. This game will be played on Thursday 19th August at the TET ground in Stratford, starting at 8.15pm against Francis Douglas Memorial College. All support is welcome.
The Girls A are playing in the Semi finals on Monday 23rd August in New Plymouth at the Devon Hotel Park at 7.00pm. This game will be against New Plymouth Girls High. If the girls win they will play on Thursday night at Stratford at the T.E.T. ground for the. All support for our semi welcome.
Desiree Alexander, Hockey Manager
Junior House Badges
Junior students were awarded house badges for their involvement in the school in four areas this week at assembly. A maximum of 8 badges per house are awarded; two in each category of academic, sport, culture and participation.
Winners for July 2010 are:
Amess House: Hamish Booker (Academic), Kathleen Robertson (Academic), Curtis Boyde (Sport), Erin Rowe (Sport), Angela Frost (Culture), Daisy Higgs (Participation), Cameron Luckhurst (Participation)
McAllister House: Josh Hunger (academic), Jessica Short (Academic), Simon Terry (Sport), Rua Walker (sport), Robbie Howatson (culture), Malissa Alexander (culture), Grace Hunger (participation), Emily Howatson (participation).
Trimble House: Misty Hagley (academic), Sam Wyss (academic), Tatiana Rhodes (sport) Joshua Robins (sport), Rachel Martin (participation) Jarvis Gotty (participation)
Tyrer House: Jack Bennett (academic), Ila Earney (academic), Emma Campbell (sport), Ryan Cooper (sport) Alexandra Merson (culture), cameron Cox (participation), Shayna Heal (participation).
Friday, August 13, 2010
Congratulations to our students
It has been an exciting start to Term three with a number of our students being honoured in various forms.
• Tracy Kivell has been honoured by the Stratford Lions Club for their 2010 Youth Award.
• Josh Robins for his silver placing in the International Western Riding Championships during the holidays.
• Ashlee O'Hanlon for her 2009 design which has been used as the Methanex Maths Spectacular poster.
• Alex Patterson and Kieran Watt at the recent TSSSA Badminton competition. Alex won the senior boys title. As a pair they won the senior boys doubles title.
• Dylan Honeyfield who gained the highest score at the TSSSA Small-Bore Rifle Shooting competition.
• The Girls 10 pin bowling team who came second in the TSSSA 10 Pin Bowling competition.
• Get 2 Go team who were placed 5th after a fun filled day of competition which is the best score for our school.
• To the 3A and 4A Netball teams who participated in the Western Junior Development tournament at the weekend.
There will be more congratulations in the next newsletter as junior students were honoured with house badges at a recent assembly, the Fonterra Science Fair and Methanex Maths Spectacular have both occurred.
MoE Recognises Language Student
Melissa Watts has gained a Ministry of Education Language Immersion Award. Melissa was one of 15 students from all over NZ over all languages to be honoured. The award has a value of $11250 which will pay for her costs for spending six months overseas in a French speaking country (her chosen language). Melissa has chosen France, Belgium or Canada as her preferred destination for the six months of the award. The application process was online with Melissa having to supply 4 references, NCEA results and her personal writing. She was then selected for an interview in New Plymouth by representatives from the MoE. After a month she received a letter to say that she was one of the 15 recipients for 2011.
Junior graduation reports
These reports will be posted this week with an interview evening to be held on Thursday 19th August from 7.00 to 9.00 pm.
• Tracy Kivell has been honoured by the Stratford Lions Club for their 2010 Youth Award.
• Josh Robins for his silver placing in the International Western Riding Championships during the holidays.
• Ashlee O'Hanlon for her 2009 design which has been used as the Methanex Maths Spectacular poster.
• Alex Patterson and Kieran Watt at the recent TSSSA Badminton competition. Alex won the senior boys title. As a pair they won the senior boys doubles title.
• Dylan Honeyfield who gained the highest score at the TSSSA Small-Bore Rifle Shooting competition.
• The Girls 10 pin bowling team who came second in the TSSSA 10 Pin Bowling competition.
• Get 2 Go team who were placed 5th after a fun filled day of competition which is the best score for our school.
• To the 3A and 4A Netball teams who participated in the Western Junior Development tournament at the weekend.
There will be more congratulations in the next newsletter as junior students were honoured with house badges at a recent assembly, the Fonterra Science Fair and Methanex Maths Spectacular have both occurred.
MoE Recognises Language Student
Melissa Watts has gained a Ministry of Education Language Immersion Award. Melissa was one of 15 students from all over NZ over all languages to be honoured. The award has a value of $11250 which will pay for her costs for spending six months overseas in a French speaking country (her chosen language). Melissa has chosen France, Belgium or Canada as her preferred destination for the six months of the award. The application process was online with Melissa having to supply 4 references, NCEA results and her personal writing. She was then selected for an interview in New Plymouth by representatives from the MoE. After a month she received a letter to say that she was one of the 15 recipients for 2011.
Junior graduation reports
These reports will be posted this week with an interview evening to be held on Thursday 19th August from 7.00 to 9.00 pm.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Te Reo Week
Ngā Whakataukī me Ngā Pānui:
Te Reo Language week is being celebrated at Stratford High School this week. Students have the opportunity to enter a competition each day via the daily notices and classes have been given a sheet with a proverb / saying about kai to discuss each day.
Kapa Haka will be performing in the canteen on Thursday at interval.
Rāhina:
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora te iwi
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will be well cared for
Rātū:
Waiho mā te tangata e mihi
Let others praise you
Rāapa:
Ko te kai rapu, ko ia te kite
He who seeks will find
Rāpare:
He paua kainga tahi, auahi te kakara
The paua may be eaten in one mouthful, but the odour remains
Rāmere:
Kāore te kumara e korero mo tona reka
The kumara does not say how sweet it is
Newsletter
There will be a newsletter issued to students later this week.
Te Reo Language week is being celebrated at Stratford High School this week. Students have the opportunity to enter a competition each day via the daily notices and classes have been given a sheet with a proverb / saying about kai to discuss each day.
Kapa Haka will be performing in the canteen on Thursday at interval.
Rāhina:
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora te iwi
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will be well cared for
Rātū:
Waiho mā te tangata e mihi
Let others praise you
Rāapa:
Ko te kai rapu, ko ia te kite
He who seeks will find
Rāpare:
He paua kainga tahi, auahi te kakara
The paua may be eaten in one mouthful, but the odour remains
Rāmere:
Kāore te kumara e korero mo tona reka
The kumara does not say how sweet it is
Newsletter
There will be a newsletter issued to students later this week.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Term 3 commences
PTA Meeting this week.
The SHS Parent Teacher Association will be meeting this week on Wednesday 21st July at 6.30 pm. They are meeting early to have a tour of the recently upgraded and remodelled A and T Blocks of the school. Come along and see the wonderful new facilities for our Home Economics, Fabric, Maths, Health and Physical Education rooms as well as the new offices for Careers, Gateway and Sports Co-ordinator. The regular meeting will follow the tours with supper to follow.
Congratulations to the Rugby Tourists
Jeff Walker returned home early this week with a second place in the Gold Coast Canterbury Rugby tournament. He reports that all students and accompanying parents were thrilled with the win and the time away. Thank you to all sponsors, supporters and parents for assisting with the fundraising to make this trip successful.
Parents are asked to contact the school if their student has had success over the holidays.
The SHS Parent Teacher Association will be meeting this week on Wednesday 21st July at 6.30 pm. They are meeting early to have a tour of the recently upgraded and remodelled A and T Blocks of the school. Come along and see the wonderful new facilities for our Home Economics, Fabric, Maths, Health and Physical Education rooms as well as the new offices for Careers, Gateway and Sports Co-ordinator. The regular meeting will follow the tours with supper to follow.
Congratulations to the Rugby Tourists
Jeff Walker returned home early this week with a second place in the Gold Coast Canterbury Rugby tournament. He reports that all students and accompanying parents were thrilled with the win and the time away. Thank you to all sponsors, supporters and parents for assisting with the fundraising to make this trip successful.
Parents are asked to contact the school if their student has had success over the holidays.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
High School Corner – Wednesday June 30th 2010
Good luck
The school wishes Josh Robins good luck on his trip to America to attend the World Cup Quarter Horse Championships. Josh has been training in Auckland under cover in preparation for this trip.
The school wishes the Australian Rugby Touring team all the best for the Gold Coast Canterbury tournament next week. I am sure that all students and supporters will enjoy their trip.
Senior Dramatists on stage
Year 12 and 13 drama students will be presenting Mmmbeth, a comedy version of “The Scottish Play” tonight and on Friday 2nd July. The performances will commence at 7.30 pm in the school hall, with admission $3 for students and $5 for adults. Come along and support the drama students in the NCEA assessment.
Pig Tits and Parsley Sauce with Lyn Webster
This was a successful evening with over 80 members of the public attending to hear Lyn speak about her journey into budgeting and a environmentally responsible way of cleaning. The school currently has a raffle of her products available at the main office. Tickets $1 each.
Farewell to visitors
The school farewelled exchange students Gabrielle and Carmen at assembly on Tuesday. Carmen spent a year at SHS and was involved in many activities at a senior level. Gabrielle was here for six months and will be going home to continuing study at university level.
Taita Exchange
The annual Taita exchange occurred on Sunday and Monday of this week. Taita College won the volleyball on Sunday while SHS won the basketball. Monday events were evenly spread with hockey and soccer won by SHS with the netball, rugby and debate being won by Taita College. This means that they will keep the Johnson Trophy for this year.
Greg Murphy
Greg Murphy spoke to the students on Monday afternoon. He came to SHS as part of the SADD initiative and MTA advanced driving information for students. Many students had the opportunity to speak to Greg after assembly. (There will be some photos on the school website over the holidays).
P H Keenan, Principal
The school wishes Josh Robins good luck on his trip to America to attend the World Cup Quarter Horse Championships. Josh has been training in Auckland under cover in preparation for this trip.
The school wishes the Australian Rugby Touring team all the best for the Gold Coast Canterbury tournament next week. I am sure that all students and supporters will enjoy their trip.
Senior Dramatists on stage
Year 12 and 13 drama students will be presenting Mmmbeth, a comedy version of “The Scottish Play” tonight and on Friday 2nd July. The performances will commence at 7.30 pm in the school hall, with admission $3 for students and $5 for adults. Come along and support the drama students in the NCEA assessment.
Pig Tits and Parsley Sauce with Lyn Webster
This was a successful evening with over 80 members of the public attending to hear Lyn speak about her journey into budgeting and a environmentally responsible way of cleaning. The school currently has a raffle of her products available at the main office. Tickets $1 each.
Farewell to visitors
The school farewelled exchange students Gabrielle and Carmen at assembly on Tuesday. Carmen spent a year at SHS and was involved in many activities at a senior level. Gabrielle was here for six months and will be going home to continuing study at university level.
Taita Exchange
The annual Taita exchange occurred on Sunday and Monday of this week. Taita College won the volleyball on Sunday while SHS won the basketball. Monday events were evenly spread with hockey and soccer won by SHS with the netball, rugby and debate being won by Taita College. This means that they will keep the Johnson Trophy for this year.
Greg Murphy
Greg Murphy spoke to the students on Monday afternoon. He came to SHS as part of the SADD initiative and MTA advanced driving information for students. Many students had the opportunity to speak to Greg after assembly. (There will be some photos on the school website over the holidays).
P H Keenan, Principal
Thursday, June 10, 2010
High School Corner
Senior Dramatists on stage
Year 12 and 13 drama students will be presenting MMMbeth, a comedy version of “The Scottish Play” on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd July (the last week of term 2). The performances will commence at 7.30 pm in the school hall, with admission $3 for students and $5 for adults. Come along and support the drama students in the NCEA assessment.
Cultural events
We have some exciting performances and visits coming to the school over the next few months including Aorere College – visit, tauranga Boys College visit and once again this year we will be having a visit from Excel. We also have the opportunity to take 90 of our students to the Sky Academy at G Taranaki. Keep an eye on the daily notices for more information.
Next Newsletter
A newsletter will be sent home with the Junior students second graduation report next week. Senior students will be receiving their mid-year reports the following week with an interview evening for parents on Wed 30th June from 4 - 7 pm in the school assembly hall.
Year 12 and 13 drama students will be presenting MMMbeth, a comedy version of “The Scottish Play” on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd July (the last week of term 2). The performances will commence at 7.30 pm in the school hall, with admission $3 for students and $5 for adults. Come along and support the drama students in the NCEA assessment.
Cultural events
We have some exciting performances and visits coming to the school over the next few months including Aorere College – visit, tauranga Boys College visit and once again this year we will be having a visit from Excel. We also have the opportunity to take 90 of our students to the Sky Academy at G Taranaki. Keep an eye on the daily notices for more information.
Next Newsletter
A newsletter will be sent home with the Junior students second graduation report next week. Senior students will be receiving their mid-year reports the following week with an interview evening for parents on Wed 30th June from 4 - 7 pm in the school assembly hall.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Farewell to Mrs Potter
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| Senior students with Mrs Maria Potter in her new office as Principal of Opunake High School. |
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