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Roncalli College

Issue 5, 2021

Welcome to the Mercy College / St Patrick's High School class of 1981 celebrating their 40 year reunion this weekend.

Contents

Roncalli in Action

by Rachael Burrowes

Over the past few weeks Roncalli has celebrated a number of different Special Character Events.

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Jaxson Whyte ~ Cycling

Jaxson Whyte ~ Cycling New Zealand U19 Development Squad

by Jose Zandbergen

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Jaxson Whyte on this outstanding achievement. We look forward to following his journey.

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Mayor Bowen presenting Oli with his 2nd place certificate in the 'Thriving Together' competition

Our Environmental Warrior

by Chris Comeau

Oli Kirke was recognised for his second place in the Timaru District Council LTP 'Thriving Together' competition.

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The Emperor's New Clothes

by Nikki Hall

The Roncalli Senior Drama Class presents for your amusement this Term, 'The Emperor's New Clothes'. A pantomime adaptation of the tale inspired by Hans Christian Anderson.

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Venice receiving her award from Mr Wilson

Principals Awards Term 2

by Rose Struthers

Congratulations to the students recognized at the Academic Assembly at the beginning of term.

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St Kevin's College Sports Exchange ~ 12 May 2021

by Jose Zandbergen

Roncalli had the opportunity to travel to Oamaru and compete in a variety of sports codes including, debating and scripture reading.

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Congratulations 9X.

by Ellen Walsh

Winners of the Multicultural Aoraki Competition!

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Chess Power Regional Chess Tournament

by Jose Zandbergen

Roncalli had eight students represent the College competing in the Timaru/Oamaru Zone Chess Power tournament hosted at Waihi School on 21 May 2021.

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Donating Blood for Senior Students

by Miss Roughan

New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) will be bringing two groups of Roncalli College senior students in to donate together at the Timaru mobile blood drive:

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Pink Ribbon Breakfast.

by Ellen Walsh

A Zonta Club event.

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Energy drinks

by Ellen Walsh

At Roncalli College we do not allow the use of energy drinks.

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Roncalli College Sports Prize Giving Cup & Trophies 2020 ~ Please Return

by Jose Zandbergen

All students who have cups and trophies from the 2020 College Sports Prize Giving, please return to the Sports Office by Friday 11 June.

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Anabel Scott ~ NZ Div II Champs ~ Dunedin 2021

Swimming Results

by Jose Zandbergen

Congratulations to our Roncalli Swimmers on their results competing at the NZ Div II Champs and the recent Aoraki Champs.

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Sacred Heart students entertained by Neave's singing & tap dancing performance in the role of 'Tuesday Addams'

Roncalli students participate in Sacred Heart Primary School's Celebration of Music

by Nikki Hall

As part of NZ Music Month 2021

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Spanish Food Trip

by David Hines

Castro's Tapas and Bar - Christchurch May 26th

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Songwriters workshop with Matt Barus

by Nikki Hall

Roncalli College joined with Opihi College and Timaru Boys' High School Music students to develop songwriting and performance techniques over two days. Funded by the NZ Music Commision and led by Matt Barus (of 'Terrible Sons')

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Languages and Cultures

by David Hines

Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, Samoa and Tonga

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Otago Junior Mathematics Competition

by Georgia McEwen

The emphasis is on problem solving, so expect surprises!

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2021 Aoraki Cross Country Team

Roncalli Cross Country

by Lindsey Dickerson

All of New Zealand 's greatest endurance runners emerged from a cross country background

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Matthew Shaw & his sister Samantha who have gained their black belts in Karate

Matthew Shaw ~ Black Belt (Karate)

by Matthew Shaw

“The journey of 1000 miles starts at the first step”

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Attitude Presentations.

by Ellen Walsh

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Pink Shirt Day.

by Ellen Walsh

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Gateway Programme

by Marian Mehrtens

Students get to try out a potential career before making a long term decision, they gain credits towards NCEA which also count towards industry qualifications

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Ollie Richards - work experience with Shore Construction

Gateway Profile - Ollie Richards

by Marian Mehrtens

I am registered with BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation) I have assessments to complete throughout the year which count towards NCEA and also count towards a future apprenticeship qualification

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Emily O'Neill - work experience at TDC Library

Gateway Profile - Emily O'Neill

by Marian Mehrtens

At the start of the Gateway Programme I was looking forward to all the skills and experience I would gain which would be necessary as I am out of school at the end of the year. At the same time, I was nervous as I didn’t know where exactly I would be placed.

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Avana Richardt on work experience at Stafford Personnel

Gateway Profile - Avana Richardt

by Marian Mehrtens

When you think of Gateway you think it would just be for builders, sparkies etc. However I chose to go down the path of HR (human resources) which Gateway could cater for

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Joachim Gooch, Babbage & McCullough

Gateway Profile - Joachim Gooch

by Marian Mehrtens

My placement is with Babbage and McCullough. I didn't expect collision repair to be my choice as I hadn't considered it before trying it in Gateway

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