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
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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.
Monday, May 31, 2010
High School Corner
Stage Challenge
The final rehearsals for this event on 1st June were held on Monday afternoon. The performance was well recevied at the Variety Concert on 27th May and we wish the students all the best for the event.
Junior PE Classes
Junior level PE classes have been having sessions with Paul Martin from the Taranaki Rugby Union to improve their ball handling skills. The skills Paul has been teaching will improve students ability in all ball sports and the school it grateful for the support from the TRU for these classes.
Congratulations:
• Josh Robins who will be representing NZ at the 2010 Youth American Quarter Horse World Cup event in Oklahoma, USA in July. Josh is the only male in the team and this is a tremendous achievement for the 15 year old.
The final rehearsals for this event on 1st June were held on Monday afternoon. The performance was well recevied at the Variety Concert on 27th May and we wish the students all the best for the event.
Junior PE Classes
Junior level PE classes have been having sessions with Paul Martin from the Taranaki Rugby Union to improve their ball handling skills. The skills Paul has been teaching will improve students ability in all ball sports and the school it grateful for the support from the TRU for these classes.
Congratulations:
• Josh Robins who will be representing NZ at the 2010 Youth American Quarter Horse World Cup event in Oklahoma, USA in July. Josh is the only male in the team and this is a tremendous achievement for the 15 year old.
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. |
Monday, May 17, 2010
A very busy week
Pae Rangatahi 2010
To Roopu Kapa Haka o Te Amorangi performed last Friday at the 2010 regional Kapa Haka competition. Although it was a small event this year, Taranaki schools were well represented. Congratulations to our group for standing, although in the performance section the group did extremely well.
“Ko Te Amorangi ki mua, Ko Te Hapai o ki muri”
T O’Carroll, HoD Moari
Rockquest 2010
On Saturday, our rock band “Glasgow Smile” performed at the Smokefree Rockquest heats at NP Boys High School. 26 bands in all competed for the 14 spots in the finals. The band comprising of Jesse Smythe (bass), Dylan O'Neill (vocals), Zac Cole (drums) and Robert Self (lead guitar and composer) performed really well and even though not successful in making the finals, they were deserving of a final’s spot. Well done guys. To hear them play, come along to the Rock’n’Rave on Saturday night in the school hall.
C Trueman, TIC Music
TSSSA Netball
On Sunday 9th May six Stratford High School netball teams travelled to New Plymouth for the actual TSSSA netball tournament. Our boys team faced some very tough competition. They had wins against Spotswood, Waitara, Francis Douglas and had a draw with Boys High. Consequently they won their grade. Well done to all the boys who took part.
School A team had one win and three loses against some very tough opposition. School B recorded one win and two losses. 3A had one win, a draw and two loses. 4A were runners up in their section and had three wins and a loss. Strikers had a tough netball day and came 2nd in all of their games.
Thank you to all the players, coaches, managers, parents and supporters who made the effort to travel to New Plymouth to watch our teams. Thanks should also go to Summer Collins, Kyla May, Anjela Frost, Nicole Chadwick, Astyn Buckland, Savarna Wilton and Mikayla Brown (both from St Mary’s) who gave up their Sunday to umpire. Also to Miss Apperley who successfully coached the boys to victory. Thanks also to Mr Keenan, Zoe and Whaea Tina for turning up to watch.
D Kay, TIC Netball
Congratulations
To Roopu Kapa Haka o Te Amorangi performed last Friday at the 2010 regional Kapa Haka competition. Although it was a small event this year, Taranaki schools were well represented. Congratulations to our group for standing, although in the performance section the group did extremely well.
“Ko Te Amorangi ki mua, Ko Te Hapai o ki muri”
T O’Carroll, HoD Moari
On Saturday, our rock band “Glasgow Smile” performed at the Smokefree Rockquest heats at NP Boys High School. 26 bands in all competed for the 14 spots in the finals. The band comprising of Jesse Smythe (bass), Dylan O'Neill (vocals), Zac Cole (drums) and Robert Self (lead guitar and composer) performed really well and even though not successful in making the finals, they were deserving of a final’s spot. Well done guys. To hear them play, come along to the Rock’n’Rave on Saturday night in the school hall.
C Trueman, TIC Music
On Sunday 9th May six Stratford High School netball teams travelled to New Plymouth for the actual TSSSA netball tournament. Our boys team faced some very tough competition. They had wins against Spotswood, Waitara, Francis Douglas and had a draw with Boys High. Consequently they won their grade. Well done to all the boys who took part.
School A team had one win and three loses against some very tough opposition. School B recorded one win and two losses. 3A had one win, a draw and two loses. 4A were runners up in their section and had three wins and a loss. Strikers had a tough netball day and came 2nd in all of their games.
Thank you to all the players, coaches, managers, parents and supporters who made the effort to travel to New Plymouth to watch our teams. Thanks should also go to Summer Collins, Kyla May, Anjela Frost, Nicole Chadwick, Astyn Buckland, Savarna Wilton and Mikayla Brown (both from St Mary’s) who gave up their Sunday to umpire. Also to Miss Apperley who successfully coached the boys to victory. Thanks also to Mr Keenan, Zoe and Whaea Tina for turning up to watch.
D Kay, TIC Netball
Congratulations
- Cameron Johnson who qualified for the second round of the Brain Bee Quiz. Cameron will be travelling to the Neuro-Sciences dept at Auckland University to take part in this quiz.
- Jared Bevins (ex-pupil) for his inclusion in the NZ Wood Chopping team for the Trans-Tasman competitions later this year. This is the third year that Jared has been a team member.
- Kelly Bishop who has been selected for the Taranaki U19 Netball team.
- Tatiana Rhodes has been selected as a member of the Taranaki U15 Development team.
- Olya Albot and Anya Albot won the U18 second to highest division at the Taekwondo North Island Championships on the 1st of May.
Friday, May 14, 2010
SHS Ball Committee requests help!
The ball committee are asking the community for assistance.
Do you have any ferns, pungas, trees, fairy lights, pinecones, solar lights we can borrow or hire for our ball. The ball committee need you to get in touch as we are having an enchanted forest ball and would appreciate any help with the objects listed above.
Please contact the SHS ball committee by 4th June at 765 6039 or email mail@stratfordhigh.school.nz. Many thanks from all our students for your assistance.
Poutama May Form Challenge
Since our Poutama goal setting initiative began three years ago we have, from time to time been fortunate to have inspirational guest speakers address the school family in assembly and recently Olympic champion board sailor, Barbara Kendall spoke to the school. A fortnight later we held an inter form class quiz based on what she had shared with us and form MJ, ably lead by their form teacher, Joan McLellan won the prize for the best result. Congratulations MJ!
Do you have any ferns, pungas, trees, fairy lights, pinecones, solar lights we can borrow or hire for our ball. The ball committee need you to get in touch as we are having an enchanted forest ball and would appreciate any help with the objects listed above.
Please contact the SHS ball committee by 4th June at 765 6039 or email mail@stratfordhigh.school.nz. Many thanks from all our students for your assistance.
Poutama May Form Challenge
Since our Poutama goal setting initiative began three years ago we have, from time to time been fortunate to have inspirational guest speakers address the school family in assembly and recently Olympic champion board sailor, Barbara Kendall spoke to the school. A fortnight later we held an inter form class quiz based on what she had shared with us and form MJ, ably lead by their form teacher, Joan McLellan won the prize for the best result. Congratulations MJ!
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