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Roncalli College

Issue 9, 2021

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Students enjoying the new table tennis equipment

Our Supportive PTA

by Mark Pribis

Thank you to our amazing PTA for your continued support of our students. Your purchase of this very popular table tennis equipment is being enjoyed at each break by students and staff.

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Ben Cockroft and Zack Robb

Students following their passion

by Guy Sutherland

During the Flexday programme students are encouraged to participate in programmes of choice

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Health Education Community Consultation

by Ellen Walsh

The Ministry of Education requires all New Zealand schools to consult with their community on the delivery of the Health Curriculum.

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Angela Harris (manager) Chris Smeele (coach) William Mackle, Caleb Houston, Sonny Hamilton, Lachlan McCambridge, Johred Tao-ey, Tyson Coombes, and front, from left, Luca Shaw, William Laing, Angus Rooney, and, Harrison Laing.

Fantastic Basketball Season

by David Hines

Roncalli had three teams in the South Canterbury Basketball finals

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Outstanding season for Roncalli Under 18 Girls Rugby team

by Bryce Caird

The team showed great character, camaraderie and commitment this year

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Video: Year 10 Engineering class

Year 10 Engineering class in action

by Guy Sutherland

Year 10 students Robotics Sumo Bot Challenge. Controlling their bots via bluetooth from smartphones..

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Awesome outcomes in Level 1 Resistant Materials Technology

by Rose Struthers

The Level 1 RMT students have designed their own small indoor table or bedside cabinet and completed the build with some awesome outcomes

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What a way to start a Wednesday morning

by Wandi le Roux

The 9X Capabilities class had the privilege of meeting Anna Grimaldi, long jump gold medal winner at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo

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Catherine McAuley

Roncalli in Action

by Rachael Burrowes

While we have not been able to gather for whole school Masses or other Liturgical celebrations since returning to school at Level 2, the staff and students of Roncalli College acknowledged Mercy Day today, September 24th.

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Board of Trustees election Student election results

by Rose Struthers

Declaration

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From the Wellbeing Team

by Ellen Walsh

'Take time to korero - a little chat can go a long way'

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Important Information

Important dates

by Rose Struthers

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Roncalli Crest

Roncalli College Enrolment Scheme

by Kelly O'Driscoll, BOT Chair

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Students uniform

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE

by Rose Struthers

Thank you to our PTA who manage this valuable service.

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Year 11 Aquinas Social Justice Action

by Mary-Jane Konings

Join us in supporting the St Vinnies food bank!

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Krishna Sridhar, Brendon Chenier, Briana Grace, Monica McDonald, Isabella McNaught, Nico Lee, and Jai Crowe - students who have already achieved NCEA Excellence endorsements - congratulations!

Academic Excellence - Senior Principal's awards term 3

by Belinda Leckie

Congratulations to the students who have achieved Principals awards this term and a special congratulations to the students who have already received Level 1 & Level 2 NCEA Excellence endorsement.

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Term 3 Principal's awards for Year 9 & 10

by Belinda Leckie

The Junior Awards for Term 3 for Academic Excellence

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Latest Information on Student Vaping in Our Region

by Mark Pribis

Recently all senior school throughout the Canterbury and West Coast were given the opportunity to participate in a survey on smoking and vaping.

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Logging onto NZQA

by Belinda Leckie

All NCEA students need to ensure that they can log onto NZQA before Term 4 begins.

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Jack Johnston - New World

Gateway Profile - Jack Johnston

by Marian Mehrtens

My work placement is with New World where I go every Friday afternoon. I mainly work at a checkout where you have to learn to handle money and operate the checkout. You also need social skills and to speak to the customers.

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Courtney Leonard - Ranger Specialist Coatings

Gateway Profile - Courtney Leonard

by Marian Mehrtens

Gateway is a way to get work experience with jobs that interest you. It allows you to learn new things whilst gaining new skills. Starting gateway really helped me as it has found me something I really enjoy and I want to carry on with in the future.

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Brie Ashley  -  JB's Cafe

Gateway Profile - Brie Ashley

by Marian Mehrtens

Next year I am hoping to have a gap year then plan on going to the New Zealand School of Tourism to study Level 4 Tourism, Airline and Flight Attending.

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Monique Niewenhuis - RSM Law

Gateway Profile - Monique Nieuwenhuis

by Marian Mehrtens

I researched a lot of career paths including, baker, real estate agent and receptionist.

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Angus Jensen - Rathgen Farms

Gateway Profile - Angus Jensen

by Marian Mehrtens

Before starting Gateway this year I knew I wanted to look at a job with a farming background after working on a farm over the summer break. I also wanted to look at other jobs that work with farmers everyday.

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Angus Rooney - Des Scott Electrical

Gateway Profile - Angus Rooney

by Marian Mehrtens

Before entering Gateway this year I was unsure if it was the path for me but after talking to my friends that did it last year I was convinced that it would be beneficial for my future.

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Jodie Wilson - Burgers Butchery

Gateway Profile - Jodie Wilson

by Marian Mehrtens

My thoughts before starting Gateway this year were many and varied. There were many things I wanted to do, for example engineering, tanker driving and many other cool out of the box things.

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