Paeroa College College Comment “Excellence in Everything”
Paeroa College “Excellence in Everything” College Comment Thursday 23rd October 2014 The College was blessed with beautiful weather for our annual top team’s competition on Friday afternoon. This felt like an opportunity to celebrate the strengths of the College and I was delighted with the enthusiasm of all of our students, staff and associated adults who helped out. Modern learning is reliant on collaboration and sharing of ideas whilst the traditional values of effort, hard work and a good attitude to whatever you are doing still ring true. To see this being demonstrated so visibly was a delightful experience and I felt proud to be associated with the College on such a good day. Sport of a more competitive nature is also an opportunity to demonstrate the skills mentioned above and I am (at the time of writing) looking forward to the Sports’ Prize-giving this evening. Paeroa College is known for the strength of its Sport and this is down in no small part to the enthusiasm and efforts of Dahli Tui-Taylor, Ava Meek and the legions of volunteers, coaches, managers, Mums, Dads and obviously the participants themselves. Research has shown that students that are connected to a College are much more likely to succeed in their overall studies and sport is one of the excellent ways to encourage a sense of belonging. My thanks obviously goes out to everyone associated with our sports, from the enthusiastic supporter to the hardiest coach – Thank you! Finally, we are now entering our final push towards achievement for our Senior Students. One of the particular extra interventions that we are putting in place this term is a chance for those who are likely to get close to a Level 1 or 2 and just miss out, an opportunity to gain a few extra credits. This will be on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Week 4 (following the Academic Prize-giving) and all of Week 5. The programme is being planned by Ms Grimmer, Mr Van Der Wetering and Mr Coe so if you require any details please contact those staff. If we believe that your child is at risk of missing out we will contact you to let you know. Best Wishes Doug Black Important Contact Details Year 9 Dean – Sharon Hooper extension 259 email: sharon@paeroacollege.school.nz Year 10 Dean – Debbie Laker extension 251 email: debbie@paeroacollege.school.nz Year 11 Dean – Karen Mclean extension 224 email: karenm@paeroacollege.school.nz Year 12 Dean – Darren van de Wetering ext 230 email: darrenv@paeroacollege.school.nz Year 13 Dean - Miah Williams ext 240 email: miahw @paeroacollege.school.nz Careers – Denise Grimmer ext 223 email: denise@paeroacollege.school.nz Learning Support – Sharon Hooper ext 259 email: sharon@paeroacollege.school.nz Fees/Invoice Issues – Wendy Luckie ext 203 wendy@paeroacollege.school.nz Absences – Extension 201 or dial 1 at the prompt School Absentees – Txt 022 -132-9917 Student Centre Deb Berry – Extension 201 Debbie Gould – Extension 222 General Enquiries dial 1 at the prompt Principal – Doug Black ext 204 email: dougb@paeroacollege.school.nz Deputy Principal – Rod Coe ext 205 email: rod@paeroacollege.school.nz Deputy Principal – Jocelyn Hale ext 206 email: jocelynh@paeroacollege.school.nz Paeroa College P.O. Box 144 PAEROA 3640 Phone: 07 862 7579 Fax: 07 862 7578 www.paeroacollege.school.nz Top Team Top Team About Town BOT Update Paeroa Swim Club AGM and registration night is Tuesday 28th October at 5.30 p.m. at the Paeroa pool. All new and existing members are welcome to attend. One thing we learn as BOT members is that if we want our students to succeed then we need to be forward focused and have a positive attitude-and not focus on those things we can't change. At this month's meeting information and reports were given that show that our school is on track and moving forwards. Curriculum changes for 2015 are being finalised, including a new integrated learning programme for Year 9, a 'Cafe Academy' at NCEA Level 2, and a Maori Performing Arts Level 1, 2 and 3 course (1 course in total). Rebekah Warren, Centre Director of Thames Valley Alternative Education Centre (TVAEC) gave an informative presentation on what programmes the students are involved in and how the centre operates. Discussion followed on how the contributing schools can best be involved. Term 4 is when family and whanau can join in celebrating the fantastic achievements of our students this year. There are several prize-giving events that we would love to see you attend. Note down the dates. All the best to our Senior students in their examinations. To those who are leaving College we wish you the very best-be forward focused and have a positive attitude. Next BOT meeting is Monday November 17th at 7pm in the Seminar Room. All are welcome. 2014-2015 Paeroa Amateur Athletics Season Wednesday nights starting at 6.30 p.m. sharp from Wed 22nd October 2014. You are still able to register so come and have some fun, from $12.50 per child at the Paeroa Domain every Wednesday night. Paeroa Lions 25th Annual Guy Fawkes Night Saturday 1st November gates open at 6 p.m. Top Team T Our MotoX team came 3rd equal at the Nailing the Peat event last Friday. More results next week. COMING UP Mon 27 Oct – Labour Day holiday Mon 17th Nov – BOT Meeting 7.00p.m. Tues 4th Nov – Senior Prize-giving Tues 2nd – Fri 5th Dec – Year 10 Camp Mon 10th Nov – NCEA Exams begin Wed 3rd Dec – Junior Reports posted Mon 17th – Thurs 20th Nov – Junior Mon 8th Dec – Junior Prize-giving & Exams Last Day of School th
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