2013 Term 1 Issue 3 - Tangaroa College

Tangaroa College, Haumia Way, Otara 2023, Auckland Phone 274 5764 www.tangaroa.school.nzKia Ora Talofa lava Kia Orana Fakalofa lahi atu Malo e lelei GreetingsPlanning for the End of Term 1With only two more weeks of Term 1 students arefully immersed in their first round of assessments. Studentshave also completed their Academic CareerProfile updates with their tutor and Academic mentor.Many have had the opportunity to talk abouttheir future beyond secondary school and whichcareer pathway they want to head towards.Interim Report Evening - Thursday 11th April4.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.There will be a silent auction held where you canhave the opportunity to purchase the art works. Allprocedes will be going back into providing resourcesfor students.Thank you to parents, staff and students for the enorumouseffort put in during term 1, it has been along and productive term.Ngaire Ashmorengairea@tangaroa.school.nzAs part of keeping parents and caregivers informedabout the progress of your children’s learning andachievement we have scheduled an Interim ReportEvening for Thursday 11th April, in the school gymnasiumbetween 4 and 7 p.m. This will be a valuableopportunity for Parents / Caregivers to discuss theirchild’s progress with teachers. Reports will be issuedon the night.Thank you adidasTangaroa College has received from adidas a largenumber of rugby and soccer boots as well as otheradidas product. We are extremely grateful onceagain to the generosity of adidas.Art Exhibition 2013The students who studied Art in 2012 achieved someoutstanding results in their NCEA. On Thursday 18thApril in the school staff room we will be exhibitingsome of this excellent art. We invite parents and ourcommunity to come and view between 4 and 6p.m.11th April17th April18th April19th April6th May23rd MayUPCOMING EVENTSInterim Report Evening.Leadership Dinner.Art Exhibition.End of Term One.Beginning of Term Two.NCEA Information Evening.

2TEACHING AND LEARNINGTangaroa College Newsletter: 5th April, 2013Drama.The Year 12 Drama Class went to the Auckland PerformingArts Centre on the 22nd of March to see anexample of physical theatre and to strengthen TangaroaCollege’s relationship with the Arts Community.Students are currently working on AS2.4, creatinga piece of physical theatre, to be performed inApril.The Year 13 Drama Class went to the Basement Theatreon the 26th of March to see an example of solotheatre and to learn ways of approaching solo performance.The students are doing solo performancesfor the first time this term for AS 3.1.English.Art Exhibition.A student Art Exhibition will be held in the StaffRoom on the 19 th of April from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.Some of the art will be auctioned on the evening.This will be an opportunity to see and appreciateart produced by the students.Science.Year 13 Biology students went to the Liggins Institutein Park Road Grafton to study the biological implicationsof manipulating genetic material in the ScienceLaboratories. Students are required to beable to describe two ways humans can alter DNA.A big thank you goes to Mrs Thompson, a parent,who accompanied us and assisted with supervision.The year 13 English students went to the University ofAuckland on the 23 rd of March to see the ShakespeareProduction - “King Lear”. This helped thestudents’ engagement and interest in a play thatcould be used for their literacy research as a visualtext. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all and the studentsenjoyed being part of a classical experience.Botany Youth MP 2013 Speech Competition.On Monday the 25 th of March, Shavon Robson representedthe school at the Botany Youth MP 2013Speech Competition. Her speech was based ondemocracy in New Zealand. First prize was $500.00and selection as the Botany Youth M.P. who willrepresent the electorate at the Youth Parliamenton the 16 th and 17 th of July.The Competition was won by a student from HowickCollege, Shavon was placed 4th and won$50.00. Senior Leaders’ Dinner.This is to be held on Wednesday the 17 th April in theCollege Staff Room. It is an opportunity for the SeniorLeaders and their parents to acknowledge thework accomplished and to recognise the commitmentand determination the Leaders have in theirfinal year at College.Mega Crew Hip Hop Dance Troupe.The Mega School Hip Hop Competition will be heldon Friday 26 th April at the Victoria Convention Centrein Freemans Bay. The troupe practices Mondayto Thursday after school till 5.30 p.m. in Ngarongorongo.• Tangaroa College, Haumia Way, Otara 2023, Auckland • Phone: 274 5764 • www.tangaroa.school.nz •

3SPORTS CODES UPDATETangaroa College Newsletter: 5th April, 2013Free – Breakaway Holiday Programme - will be heldduring the April school holidays in Weeks one & twofrom 9am – 1pm. It will Include Rugby, Netball, Soccer& Basketball, training, skills and practice sessions.Various activities and sports will be organised. Pluspre season games, including Tangaroa College U15v’s Liston College U15.Help! - Coaches and Managers are needed to assistour school sports team. Parents, friends & relativesare welcome to come and assist our sports teams.Please contact the Sports Department should yoube able to help out this year.Netball - Training has started on Mondays & Thursdays.Senior A & B, Year 11, 10, 9 A & B. See Mr Ferris if youwish to join one of these Netball teams.Brand new Netball shoes are available only $20 perpair. Be quick as there are limited sizes.Brand new LOTTO, ADIDAS & MIZUNO boots available- boots are for sale at School for only $20. Numbersare limited and are available in sizes 6.5 to 14 Weonly have size 12 - 15 available in adidas.Volleyball - Senior Girls are currently placed top inthe Southern Zone Competition. Their last game wason Thursday April 4 th. where their win determinedtheir entry into the finals.Tennis - Senior A3 Grade Boys Team’s latest gamev’s Kings College was won by Tangaroa College 5 -4. Their last game is on Saturday April 6 th v’s AucklandGrammar.The Tennis team plays at Tangaroa College everySaturday morning at 8.15 a.m.The Team is: John Taufa, Alaisia Taulanga, Siano Taulanga,George Taina, Devlyn Papa, Jonson Farrow,Rugby - 1st XV have begun their training and theirnext pre season game is on April 5 th v’s Kelston Boys’High School . 2 nd XV pre season games Saturay April6 th vs Wesley College 11.30 a.m; Sat. April 20 th - 2 ndvs Southern Cross 11.30 a.m. U15 & U14: pre seasongames Sat. April 13 th - VS Avondale College 10.30a.m. Both “away” games. Restricted Grade RugbyTeams: 5 th & 6 th Grade. Pre season games: Sat. April6 th Vs Orewa College 10.00 a.m. Home games.Interested players welcome to see Mr Jennings(Coach). Training has started, Monday, Tuesday &Thursday after school.Girls’ 10-a-side Rugby team. Coach is Mr Scorringeand assistants are ex TC students Aleni & AlesiLeiataua. Training has started, see the Coach if youare keen to join the team.Rugby League - Training has started for the newRugby League Season. Tangaroa has entered thePremier Division.Soccer - Boys & Girls Soccer pre season has started.Senior Boys: Coach Mr Sharma.Senior Girls: Manager Ms Koefoed, Coach TBC.Junior Girls: Coach Mr Irving, Manager Ms Quon. SeeMr Phillips for more details.Weightlifting - A small team of Tangaroa Collegeweight lifters has joined the NZ schools competition.Training is on Monday and Wednesday after school.Interested boys and girls are still welcome to join asthe competition is monthly all year long.Basketball - Training has started for our TC Basketballteams. Teams entered will be U19 & U17 Boys andthe Girls U19.Our School Zone Competition games start next termon May 14thBadminton - A Tangaroa College mixed team ofeight will take part in the competition at Lloyd ElsmorePark next term.Important Notice - Sports Fee - An Annual Sport Feeof $10 per student is required to compete for theschool. This is a one off payment for each studentwishing to play sport this year.To assist with all on-going costs, registration, affiliations,uniform use, equipment, laundry and transportation– all students will be required to pay $3 for allaway games. This is payable BEFORE the teamleaves the College for their event or games.ALL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO KEEP AN EYE ONTHE SPORTS NOTICE BOARD.• Tangaroa College, Haumia Way, Otara 2023, Auckland •

Tangaroa College Newsletter: 5th April, 2013. 4School Trustee ElectionsIf you can share your skills, you can be aTrustee.Being a school trustee is an important rolethat needs people with a range of skills andexperiences, who believe in making a positivedifference to our children’s learning.Step forward and nominate yourself orsomeone you know by filling out a nominationform available from school in the nextfew weeks.A letter will be sent to all voters and theelections will be held on the 30 th of May,2013.If you have recently had a change of circumstance,address or telephone number,please inform the school so our databasecan be updated to ensure we have yourcorrect information.NCEA Information Evening.A National Certificate of EducationalAchievement Information Evening will beheld on Thursday the 23rd of May in Ngarongorongoto familiarise parents / guardianswith the qualifications process. TomRobson from New Zealand QualificationsAuthority will be present to answer questions.Financial Assistance Forms will be available.Library - Overdue Books.There are a large number of overdue librarybooks. Please make a big effort to find thesebooks and return them to the school.These are valuable resource which needto be available for other students to borrow.School Uniform is now available throughNew Zealand Uniforms at 28E Lambie DriveManukau.Phone 09 950 76747Opening Hours:Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.Saturday9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.WINZ Quotes, Layby and Payment Plansare available.MOBILE PHONES etcJust a reminder - If students use mobilephones, mp3 players or other items whichcause disruption during class time they willbe confiscated.Confiscated items maybe collected by parentsfrom the school office the following Fridayafternoon between 3.00 p.m. and 3.30p.m.Please note that the school will not takeany responsibility for confiscated gear thatis misplaced, damaged or stolen.• Tangaroa College, Haumia Way, Otara 2023, Auckland • Phone: 274 5764 • www.tangaroa.school.nz •