17 July

2012/21

Principals Comment
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Ph 09 431 8230 Ph/Fax 09 431 8229 0800 682 628

Welcome back to Term 3. We have a very busy term ahead of us culminating with senior examinations at the end of term. This is a change for seniors as we normally have their examinations in Term 4, but NCEA has been put forward and it doesnt allow us enough time to hold them then. All students should be consolidating the work they have done so far and organising their calendars so that they complete all work. Another highlight of the term will be Tournament Week which is starting on the 3rd of September. Other dates to keep in the back of your mind are the 6th on September (Staff Only Day) and the 7th of September which will be a holiday. Our yearly exchange with Reporoa College takes place on the 12th, 13th and 14th August. Many students, and ex-students, see this as a major event and rightly so. It is great to see tradition preserved and I have no doubt that it will be as fiercely competitive as ever . We hope to see you at the games. Congratulations to the Taniwha Cup rugby team which came second in their tournament over the holidays. A number of our students were in this team and of note is Reece Shadbolt, who was selected for the Northland representative team. Looking ahead in sport we are to increase the number of our students playing for school teams. It is our hope to have at least two rugby teams playing in the Whangarei competition next year as well as a mid-week First XV. Hopefully all other codes will be strengthened as well with greater numbers of students being involved. We are currently applying for funding to replace all of our team uniforms. A big thank you to the PTCA for sponsoring the first set. Finally, our senior students should be working on their study timetables leading up to their internal and then external examinations. They can get assistance in this task from their subject teachers or Academic Counsellors. They should also be asking their Academic Counsellors about the number of credits they have successfully completed. It is also extremely important that your child attends school regularly. Our aim this year is to achieve a 90+% attendance rate and we are currently achieving this. I am, however, concerned for a number of students whose rates are below 70%. Students cannot be successful with rates as low as this. Contact school if you would like to check your childs attendance.

Have a good week everyone.

Haydn Hutching Principal

Otamatea High School

OPEN DAY
FRIDAY 17th AUGUST, 2011

Our fully interactive tour starts at 9.45am.

COME ALONG and see OTAMATEA HIGH SCHOOL AT WORK

Otamatea High School Students on TV

Country Calendar - Saturday, 11 August, TV1, 7.30pm - is about life at Batley. The Country Club features along with Otamatea High School students being taught to shear by Cyril Ball. Well worth a look. A

Otamatea High School Calf and Lamb Day

CALF MEAL DEAL. Once again Dresher Farm Services are going to sponsor our day but to do that we need to sell meal! We get a cash back deal on every tonne we sell and it pays for three ribbons that are awarded. Takanini starter meal is $ 960+gst per tonne and finishing pellets $840 per tonne; I can highly recommend this product as we have been using itfor some time now. This year they also have a new product, BLM grower meal, at $749 + gst per tonne. These prices do include delivery. If you are interested please give me a call. Terri Donaldson, 4318 599 PS. I will be calling for registrations in the next month or so.

Career Corner
IMPORTANT CAREER DATES: 1 August Massey University Open Day Manawatu Campus 9am -2pm 31 August Massey Univerisity Open Day Wellington Campus 8.30am 2pm 10 Sept Auckland University course planning day Liaison here at morning break in D1 Information sessions will be run in C7 on Thursdays from 11.20am to 11.45am on various career topics please look on the door for the session running. I hope as many students as possible will attend. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE SEE ME IN MY OFFICE, IN THE PREFAB, BESIDE THE CARPARK

Mrs Sally Green

Calendar of Events
July Wednesday 18 Monday 23 Wednesday 25 Tuesday 31 August Wednesday 1 Monday 6 Greenwood Shield and Lower North Hockey Tournament OHS Enrolment Presentation to Maungaturoto Primary School Year 6 students (9.30am) and parents (7pm) OHS Enrolment Presentation to Mangawhai Beach School Year 8 students (2pm) OHS Enrolment Presentation to Kaiwaka School Year 6 students (9.30am) and parents (7pm) OHS Enrolment Presentation to Waipu Primary School students (12noon) and parents (7pm) Reporoa College Exchange ICAS Mathematics Competition OHS Enrolment Presentation to Mangawhai Beach School parents (5.30pm) OPEN DAY Full Board of Trustees meeting PTCA meeting 7.30pm at OHS Year 9 and 10 Attitude Talks Full Board of Trustees meeting ICAS English Competition

Tuesday 7 Thursday 9 Sunday 12 Tuesday 14 Tuesday 14

Friday 17 Monday 27

Community Notices
Wanted: Scout Leader
Help our communitys youth grow into thriving young adults. Do you The Zonta Club of Mangawhai is delighted to offer our second Annual Award for young women in the area in the form of a 10 Day Youth Development Voyage on the Spirit of Adventure. Criteria for application are as follows: The applicant is a young woman from 15-18 years of age Is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand Is a resident of Mangawhai, Tomorata, Wellsford, Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto or Waipu area has shown leadership potential or would like to develop leadership skills meets the medical criteria of the Spirit of Adventure Trust must be able to swim 100 metres unaided will report back to the Zonta Club of Mangawhai after the voyage Application to include letter from applicant outlining reasons for application e.g. involvement in community activities or associations. How does the voyage fit into your personal goals and how do you think this experience will help you achieve them? How you will share your voyage experiences with your school or local community. Application to include two referees (not a family member) Application forms are available by request by emailing [email protected] or ph Cheryl on (09) 431 4829

Have patience Some free time A good sense of humour Enjoy working with young people Have a lively attitude Enjoy the outdoors Like learning new things We are Maungaturoto Scouts aged between 10 and 15 years old and we need a new Scout Leader to help us explore the outdoors, go camping and do various badges. We are doing our drama badge at the moment. In the past year we have enjoyed camping, cooking outside on fires, air-rifle shooting, archery and visiting the fire station. We organise lots of our own activities but need a sensible adult to make sure we stay alive! Can you help us improve our outdoor, social and leadership skills?
No experience is needed and free training is given. Phone Eileen on 09 431 8055 or Alison on 09 431 8860 if you want to know more.

Skeltons - Paparoa Drapery

2008 Paparoa Valley Road ,Paparoa 094317306 Monday Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm Sat- 9.00am 12noon Open six days, two late nights! Two Fully Qualified and Experienced Therapists at your service. Sauna, Hot Stone Massage , Swedish/Balinese Massage, Decadent Facials, Pedicures , Manicures Waxing, Tinting, Permanent Hair Removal, IPL Laser, Electrolysis. Group Bookings - Get pampered with a friend. Half and full day Pamper packages Exquisite Hand Crafted gift vouchers. www.lartdebeauty.com 094317597 Paparoa Village Member of the Beauty Associations of NZ

__Graham Slatter__
Plumber Drainlayer
Kaipara Plumbing Ltd

Supplier of : Otamatea High School uniform

(delivery to school if required)

Mens and womens clothing Haberdashery Wool and craft supplies Gifts, work wear and shoes.

1.5 ton digger Certifying Plumber, Certifying Drainlayer 67 Doctors Hill Road, Maungaturoto
Phone 027 244 5430 A/Hrs Ph 431 8451 Fax 431 8561 Email [email protected]

MATAKOHE MEATS HOMEKILL

FROM PADDOCK TO FREEZER Beef Mutton Pork Ham Bacon Sausages Corned Beef Home deliveries by arrangement Phone: Kevin 09 431 6757

PIANO TUNING & REPAIRS

for professional attention

Maungaturoto 4 Square Discount

Open 7 Days
7.30am 6.30pm Mon to Fri 8.00am 6.30pm Saturday 9.00am 6.30pm Sunday Full range of: Groceries, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Deli, Wine & General Merchandise. Hurndal Street, Maungaturoto Ph : 09 431 8700 A/H 09 431 8328

The Vet Centre

PO Box 16, Maungaturoto For all your veterinary needs 24 Hour Service Maungaturoto 09 431 8318 Waipu 09 432 0693 Mangawhai 09 431 4535 Ruawai 09 439 2506

CHRIS DAVIDSON
ARPT, NZPTTG

09 439 6261 Dargaville 027 261 5024 Mobile

Underwood Contracting
MAUNGATUROTO
12.5, 15 & 24 T Diggers 17 T Bulldozer with 6 way blade Long Reach Digger 14m Boom 8T Vibrating Roller 6x4 Tipper & Trailer Power Harrow, Chisel Plough Slurry & Stirrer Transporter

Experienced Operators Barry & Deanna Underwood Mobile 0274 987745 or 431 8078

Korach Kontractors Ltd

DRY WALL PLASTERING

You wont go away hungry

Stephen JaquesLP
Chartered Accountants _______________________________
123 Hurndall Street Maungaturoto PO Box 92 Kaiwaka 0542 p 09 431 8733 f 09 431 8736 m 021 654 216 e [email protected] www.smjca.co.nz

CRUISER BAR & GRILL

Proprietors: Maria & Laurie Ellis

David Korach
Phone: (09) 431 2904 Mobile: (0274) 769 221 Email: [email protected]
Paint, Paper & Skimmed Finish Gib Cove Fixing:Machine Sanding Machine Finish

All wedding, birthday & private functions catered for. Just drop in or make a reservation.
Open 5pm to late Wednesday to Sunday Paparoa Valley Road, Paparoa Phone: 4316918.