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Katikati College | Western Bay of Plenty

Newsletter 45 | 1 April 2021

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2021 Head Girl and Boy

Acting Principal's Comment

by Louise Buckley

As we draw close to the end of Term 1, I would like to acknowledge our staff and students for the work they have done. Term 1 is always a very busy time, with Year 13 camp, athletics day, swimming sports, summer tournament week, curriculum trips and much more.

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College closed on Easter Tuesday

by Hilary Johnson

We'd like to remind everyone that schools are closed on Easter Friday, Monday and Tuesday.

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Some important Term 1 and 2 dates

by Simon Finnimore

Below are some key dates. Please refer to the college website for regular updates of events.

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Parent / Teacher event

by Ian Nicholson

We invite you to attend our Years 7 to 13 parent / teacher event on April 13 from 2.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

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By-election for Board of Trustees

by Shawn Gielen

Kia ora koutou. As you will see from the attached by-election advertisement we are looking for nominations for the board of trustees. We will also be running a staff representative election process.

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Singing with the sound of music

by Sonia Bullot

All throughout the Music Department, in every available space beautiful music is being made!

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Aongatete Forest visits

by Louise Buckley

As part of their learning for Term 1, the year 9 students have been visiting the Aongatete Forest Project to learn about the impact of pests on our native plants and animals.

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Our Road to Pasifika by Nature

by Vetekina Pekipaki

Last Friday the Pasifika group had a Fundraising Concert to raise funds for the expenses of their costumes and transport to Pasifika by Nature. It was a night of music, dance, and laughter.

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Senior Outdoor Education

by Sarah Quilty

What a fantastic two days out on the water with the Senior Outdoor Education class.

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KoiOra Applications

by Hilary Johnson

Tena Koutou Katoa e te Iwi! KoiOra applications are now open to 10-15 year olds who reside in Tauranga Moana or whakapapa to Ngāi te Rangi Iwi.

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Glorious cake

by Karyn Williams

The level two hospitality students have been busy baking up a storm with café styled cakes and cupcakes.

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BOPSS Futsal Championships

by Juliet Dunlop-Fraser

Katikati College entered into the Senior Division of the BOP Futsal Champs with a young Year 11 team and had a great day.

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Athletics Day and Thames Valley Championships

by Juliet Dunlop-Fraser

Katikati College Athletics Sports was held on March 9. A great crowd and huge participation made it an awesome day.

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Volunteer needed please

by Hilary Johnson

We need a volunteer please to assist a senior student with the running of the Breakfast Club.

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John Preston speaks on Internet Health and Wellbeing

by Hilary Johnson

Are you a parent /guardian concerned about how your child uses the internet or mobile phone?

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Mountain Biking

by Daniel McKeran

Daniel McKeran, Year 8, shares his experience.

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English Competitions

by Stacey Cox

There are a range of English competitions coming up. Please see your classroom teacher or Miss Cox for more information or to enter these.

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Education Perfect

by Stacey Cox

Junior English and Maths classes are using Education Perfect as a valuable addition in class to improve key skills across both subject areas.

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Scooters at school

by Graeme Vallely

After seeing an increase of students using scooters at school it has been decided to let them use a designated area to ride. This was born out of Health and Safety issues when riding in areas where there is high pedestrian use.

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Skateboarding lessons and competition

by Graeme Vallely

Please see the attached posters for information

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Scholarship English

by Stacey Cox

Scholarship English began on the 23rd of March with a small group of Year 13 students who are excited to get stuck into reading, debate and critical analysis of texts in preparation for the Scholarship examination at the end of the year.

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HEEADSSS assessments

by Cheryl Morrow

Adolescence is a time of growth and development and can be challenging for some. Our School nurse Cheryl will be conducting health checks on students over the school year, using the Ministry of Health’s “ HEEADSSS” assessment tool.

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