Issue 16 26-October 2012 - nghs.school.nz

A Warm WelcomeWe would like to give a warmwelcome to our new friendlyReceptionist, Pip Parvin. Pip isvery much looking forward togetting to know our students,the parents and staff.CareersTerm 4 Activities• 26/27 October EIT Trades Expo at EIT 9:00am – 6:00pm• 30 November – Yr 10 Future Focus morning -Career sessions will beorganised for the different areas of interest. Representatives from adiverse range of careers have been invited to attend these sessions.STAR Practical Based Courses• 25/26 October Yr12 Employment Skills – Adventure Based Learning – KiwiAdventure• 5/6/7 November Yr12 Horticulture – Tractor Driving and ATV course withBay AgricultureNew Caledonia ExchangeThis year it was Napier Girls’ High School’s turn to welcome a group of 25students and 3 teachers from our partner school, Collège de Normandie inNouméa. The 19 girls and 6 boys were hosted by NGHS families for a week.Hosting the New Caledonian students was a blast yet again for all involved. Notonly did we welcome the French students into our school, but many familieshad the privilege of hosting a “Frenchie” of their own. During their time herethey ventured to the Planetarium, Aquarium, Silky Oak Chocolate Factory andwent shopping in a town which to them seemed absolutely amazing. Manyof us also took them sightseeing to places such as Te Mata Peak, Waipukurauand even skiing in Taupo. Many students were also lucky enough to go tenpinbowling and ice skating which was definitely a highlight as the French studentscouldn’t stop raving about it. Another highlight was a shared meal at Breakerswhere a mixture of 50 English and French students enjoyed a talkative andexciting evening.After a week of getting to know more about the different components of ourschool and Maori culture, the host students and their billets went “bush,”spending the night at Camp Tutira. Although the weather was less thanfantastic it was a great opportunity to bond with the French students whileclimbing high ropes, doing “the flying kiwi”, exploring nightlife in the mountainsand participating in numerous team building activities. All of which encouragedall the students to step out of their comfort zone and communicate in bothFrench and English while braving the vicious rainstorm. It was a marvellousexperience for all parties involved forming many unforgettable friendships.This made the farewell all the more emotional as we said goodbye to avery grateful group of exchange students. Not only did they benefit fromexperiencing life in a New Zealand family, but the host students were alsogiven valuable tips on improving their own spoken French. A big thanks toMrs Stockill, Mr Otto and Madame Camus for their great organization of yetanother successful New Caledonian exchange. Students can now look forwardto visiting Noumea in 2013 to experience life with a French family.Brooke Hurndell (Year 12)Congratulations to Year 13 studentSamantha Sinclair who is the winnerof the Queenstown Resort CollegeAdventure Tourism ManagementScholarship for 2013. Judges saidSamantha’s “can do attitude” madeher stand out from the otherapplicants. Samantha will studyfor the Diploma of AdventureTourism Management based inQueenstown, but with internshipsnationally and internationally.Junior ExaminationsThese examinations begin on Tuesday, 6 November and conclude on Monday, 12November. To accommodate two examinations each day, bell times will changeand lunch will be from 12.25 – 1.20pm on these days. School will begin and endat the normal time. Students have been given study tips in class and they shouldbe using spare homework time for revision.