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.
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