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Katikati College | Western Bay of Plenty

Newsletter 4 | 23 March 2016

Contents

2016 Head Girl & Head Boy | Lucy Scown & Ethan Morse

Principal's Comment

by Neil Harray

Kia Ora Parents and Friends of the College, One of the things that is becoming increasingly evident as our senior students aspire to do well in NCEA is the importance of being able to read and comprehend the assessments.

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ARC

ARC - ASPIRATION, RESPONSIBILITY AND CITIZENSHIP

by Louise Buckley

For the next 2 weeks we are focusing on Responsibility – following instructions, with a particular focus on having the correct equipment for school.

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Billie Fleming in the Jazz Band at Roger Fox Workshop 

Billie Fleming to audition with the NZ Army Band

by Wendy Fleming

Congratulations to Billie who has been invited to audition with the NZ Army Band at the end of 2017.

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Happy Easter Everyone!

by Angela Macdonald

Wishing you all a safe and happy Easter.  School resumes after the break on Wednesday 30 March.

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Coming Events

Coming Events

by Angela Macdonald

23 March - 3 May

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Parent Teacher Interviews Tonight

by Ian Nicholson

Looking forward to seeing you tonight for our Parent Teacher Interviews | Year 7 & 8: 3:30 - 6:00pm in Teachers' Classrooms | Year 9 - 13: 4:00 - 6:00pm in the College Hall

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Senior Netball Coaches and Managers Wanted

by Kathryn O'Sullivan

If you are interested in volunteering for a Coaching or Managing Role with our Senior A, B or Gold Netball teams please contact Ms Kathryn O'Sullivan on kosullivan@katikaticollege.school.nz

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Cricket Club Prizegiving

by Angela Macdonald

Friday 8 April from 5 - 7:00pm in the College Hall.  Please bring a plate - hot chips will be provided.  All trophies are to be returned to the College Office.

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TVSS Athletics | Roelien Du Plessis wins the 800m

TVSS Athletics

by Juliet Dunlop-Fraser

Katikati College sent a large team of 41 students to compete at the next level of Athletics at the Thames Valley Champs in Paeroa.

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Cricket

by Juliet Dunlop-Fraser

Blake Gilroy has continued to play exceptional cricket in his regional series for BOP U19's against Waikato Valley in the Beau Fathers Memorial Trophy series.

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Student Exchange Information Evening 

by Angela Macdonald

There is a FREE Student Exchange Information Evening in Tauranga on  Thursday 31st March - 7:00pm St James Union Parish, 70 Pooles Road, Greerton (Parking and entrance off Pooles Road) 

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The Magic is Inside your School Library

Looking for interesting reading — start in our school library.

by Ann Murphy

We are open every day from 8am to 4pm (Bus times). Students are welcome to use the Library for reading, homework or using the computers in that time. Parents are welcome in the Library after school to help their children choose reading.

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Caleb Ibbotson and Jacob Pfennig | Academic Captains 2016

Academic Captains

by Caleb Ibbotson & Jacob Pfennig

As Academic Captains for the 2016 year Jacob Pfennig and Caleb Ibbotson have many plans around increasing the academic awareness and events of the school.

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Ryan Crapp with his Silver Fern Team Jacket

Clay Target Shooting

by Juliet Dunlop-Fraser

Ryan Crapp will be representing New Zealand after a stunning effort in the recent NZ DTL Championships in Christchurch in March. Together with team-mate Brad Jeffrey they shot in the disciplines of Single Rise, Point Score and Single Barrell.

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Ross Tanner with Suraj Singh

2016 Oceania Continental Wrestling Championships

by Ross Tanner

The Oceania Continental Wrestling Championships were held recently at the Claudlands Events Centre, Hamilton with fantastic results from Suraj Singh.

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Pop Up Globe

Pop-up Globe

by Maggie Kelly

On 10th March 22 Senior Drama Students and teachers travelled to Auckland to see “Twelfth Night” at the Pop-up Globe.

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Grace Carver

Rowing

by Juliet Dunlop-Fraser

Katikati College's only current rower Grace Carver had a great weekend on 5th & 6th March at the Mighty River Junior Regatta.

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Thomas Carter on his way to 5th place at the Piha event

Surfing

by Juliet Dunlop-Fraser

The Billabong Grom Series (which is a National Surfing Event) was held at Piha Beach on 5th & 6th March with four Katikati College surfers competing.

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Yvette Bouzaid

New Zealand Vintage Motorcross

by Juliet Dunlop-Fraser

Katikati College's two top female motocross riders Yvette and Lillian Bouzaid finished off their New Zealand Vintage Motorcross season last Saturday with some great results.

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Some of our 2016 Athletic Champions

Katikati College Athletics

by Juliet Dunlop-Fraser

Our annual Athletics Sports were held in very hot weather on Wednesday 24 February.  There were many outstanding efforts and some massive battles as students of all age groups completed across the range of track and field events.

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Rugby

Rugby Coaches and Managers Wanted

by Juliet Dunlop-Fraser

Positions are available for Coaches and Managers of our U15 and U14 teams.

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MPOWA | Fun Sports

Mpowa Activities

by Logan Parkin

Free Sport every 2nd Friday from 6 - 8pm in the Meads Gym.  All welcome!

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Competitions 

Competitions 2016

by Angela Macdonald

This is a great way to earn Credits towards your Yr7 & 8 Award, Yr9 Certificate and Yr10 Diploma - Register Now!

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School Fees and Donations

by Debbie Christian

All fees can be paid via Internet Banking or to our Student Office. We also have Eftpos available at the front office however we do not have credit card facility. Updated statements will be emailed out monthly.

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