The Star: January 11, 2024

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20 The Star Thursday January 11 2024 BACK TO SCHOOL - 2024 Left to Right: Daniel Lough - Head Prefect, Emma Boswell - Head Prefect, Saissha Gupta - Deputy Head Prefect, Sebastian Enoka - Deputy Head Prefect Burnside High School 2024 Head Students The newly appointed 2024 prefect team all recognise the vast array of opportunities at Burnside High School and have each made the most of their time in the junior divisions. Head Prefect Daniel Lough has enjoyed taking on many of these experiences, meeting new people and learning new skills throughout his time here. “I have been able to travel around NZ with school teams for cross-country and football. I have also tried new things like competing in Mathematics and Economics competitions, debating at the Model EU Forum, playing in a band, and taking on a sport I had never played before”. Through this role he is excited to bring many different groups together from across the school, and to encourage students to get involved in the amazing experiences Burnside has to offer. Head Prefect Emma Boswell is constantly amazed by the amount of opportunities available to the students at Burnside High School. She is heavily involved in the Drama Department including Drama Club, the Sheilah Winn competition, Showquest and has done Theatresports in the past. “I feel so honoured to be a part of a school that offers such incredible opportunities. Through taking part in a variety of activities I have been able to meet amazing people whom I’ve really enjoyed getting to know. I love learning about people and am in awe of the inclusivity of people at Burnside High School”. She is excited for next year to welcome the new students and hopes to be a role model for students around the school. Deputy Head Prefect Sebastian Enoka enjoys making the most of Burnside High School’s nurturing atmosphere through goal setting and being in a team environment. He has been involved in both sports and music playing junior cricket and as a member of the Senior Boys Basketball team and being in the Contemporary Band. He has had the ability to collaborate with a vast array of students from different backgrounds and interests. “I am super excited to be a part of this group and to work with the wider senior leadership team. I hope to positively contribute to our school as a team player, be a good example for younger students, and I look forward to getting to know a wide range of people from multiple year levels”. Deputy Head Prefect Saissha Gupta believes that Burnside’s large size allows for many students to achieve well academically and demonstrate a wide range of leadership qualities and strengths. “I believe that my dedication to education has been supported by the numerous academic programs that are on offer.” Transitioning from her role as a North Prefect in 2023 to Deputy Head Prefect this year, she anticipates the opportunity to connect with fellow leaders in the OneSchools network across Canterbury. “Within the Burnside community, I hope other students will see me as a familiar face who can turn to for help, advice or just a fun chat.” She wishes to serve as a role model for other students and encourage them to take full advantage of the resources Burnside High School provides to unlock their full potential. Leaders in Learning Start of the 2024 School Year School will begin on Tuesday 30 January 2024. Year levels will be required to attend as outlined below. From Tuesday 30 January, all students must be in full, correct school uniform. Year 13 students must be in correct dress code. 8.15am Year 9 students assemble near the cabbage trees - Tī Kōuka - for the Mihi Whakatau Tuesday 30 January 8.15am Year 10, 11, 12, 13 students NEW to Burnside assemble near the cabbage trees - Tī Kōuka - for the Mihi Whakatau 9.30am - 2.40pm Year 9 students Orientation Programme Wednesday 31 January 9.30am - 10am 8.15am - 2.40pm Year 10-13 NEW students Orientation with the Deans Full time table will run for all Year 9 students beginning with an Assembly in the Aurora Centre. All Year 9 students to bring devices Thursday 1 February 8.15am - 2.40pm Year 9-10 Time tabled classes. All year groups to bring devices. Year 10 begin with an Assembly in the Aurora Centre Friday 2 February 8.15am - 2.40pm Time tabled classes for ALL year levels beginning with form time (Week A) Monday 5 February Time tabled classes for ALL year levels (Week B) Tuesday 6 February Waitangi Day Observed - School Closed Wednesday 7 February Time tabled classes for ALL year levels (Week B) Thursday 8 February Friday 9 February Time tabled classes for ALL year levels Time tabled classes for ALL year levels School Office The office is open from 9.00am to 3.00pm from Wednesday 10th January 2024. Normal office hours will resume from Monday 29 January 2024. Please telephone (03) 358 8383 for all enquiries. Uniform Shop Hours The uniform shop will be open before Term 1 starts. Please refer to website for further dates and opening times. Eftpos is available.
BACK TO SCHOOL - 2024 Thursday January 11 2024 The Star 21 Linwood High School 1954 - Te Aratai College 2024: a proud history of 70 years Kia ora e te whānau. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Aratai College – Welcome to Te Aratai College. Te Aratai College is a place where every learner is known and valued as an individual and where whānauschool relationships matter. From Linwood High School 1954 to our re-opening as Te Aratai College in 2022, our kura continues its proud history as we help our community’s rangatahi - young people create their futures. Te Aratai College is inspiring from the 650-seat theatre-standard auditorium to the sunny student centre and student-friendly courtyards. Our design puts into practice Ngā Uara - our Values: Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Rangatiratanga and Tūrangawaewae for personalised learner success. It reflects the name gifted to us by Ngāi Tūāhuriri when we returned to our Aldwins Rd site in 2022 after our rebuild - Te Aratai College, Pathway to the Sea. Of course, buildings alone do not necessarily improve education. The relationship with the teacher – he tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata – and the personalisation of learning are the key for this. However, there is also no doubt that buildings and spaces that arise from these community values of relationships and personalisation contribute hugely to learner success. Individuals learn best when who they are – language, culture, identity – is affirmed. Enhancing the mana and dignity of the individual is at the heart of Te Aratai College. Therefore Te Aratai College believes in a strengthsbased, pathwayed curriculum starting with each learner’s strengths. Education at our school is about seeing the whole person – whakapapa, classroom learning, sport, music, drama. These developmentally positive experiences nurture and enrich learners by contextualising their learning. In this way the learning is meaningful to the individual and strengths-based. Our school’s Year 7-13 personalized curriculum creates aspiration and community. There is age-appropriate educational and social continuity and multiple opportunities for leadership so students excel and develop independence. We are pleased that our community is valuing our school’s direction resulting in significant roll-growth, doubling over the recent years. This has meant that Stage 2 of our building programme is underway and Stage 3 will follow. At Te Aratai College all learners can make their mark whether academic, cultural or sporting and set their direction for life after secondary school. Our leavers are confident and well-prepared for the future, for their futures. Back to School Dates for 2024 New Enrolments for 2024 Monday, 22nd January, the school’s office opens. New learners to Te Aratai College for 2024 who have not yet enrolled, please phone the school on (03) 982 0100 from Monday, 22nd January, to complete enrolment forms and arrange an enrolment interview appointment. The Uniform Shop Holiday Hours From Monday 18th December 2023 onwards to 21st December 2023, weekdays only 10:00 am – 2:00 pm From Monday, 8th January 2024 onwards to Friday, 26th January 2024, weekdays only 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Closed Monday, 29th January and Tuesday, 30th January 2024. Outside of hours by appointment only phone: (03) 982 0100 ext 866 or 022 027 3371 Year 12/13 Course Confirmation Who: ALL Year 12 and 13 students attending Te Aratai College in 2024. Whānau are also welcome. When: Wednesday, 31st January, 2024 11:00 am-2:00 pm or Thursday, 1st February, 11:00 am-2 pm, 2024. Where: Library Why: To ensure all Year 12 and 13 students are in appropriate courses that support their learning, tertiary and career pathways. Students MUST attend course confirmation before they attend classes. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Deputy Principal, Ms Melissa Young by phone (03) 982 0100 Ext. 831 or yg@linwoodcollege.school.nz Mihi Whakatau For all new students and their whānau Thursday, 1st February, 2024 from 9:00 am. All new learners (Year 7-13) and their whānau are asked to be at school by 8:45 am. We will begin with a mihi whakatau at 9:00 am. All new learners and their whānau are asked to meet at the school entry. The mihi whakatau will be followed by kai and whanaungatanga (meet and greet), finishing at approximately 11:00 am. New Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 student asTTle Testing Thursday, 1st February, 2024 from 11:00 am (after the mihi whakatau). This is for new Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students who haven’t already been to school for testing during 2023. Please meet outside reception. This will finish by approximately 12:30 pm. Full School Day begins Friday, 2nd February, 2024 8:45 am-3:00 pm for all students. Daily Classes Classes in 2023 start at 8:45 am. Learners are to be at school by 8:35 am daily. Every school day finishes at 3:00 pm except for Wednesday which finishes at 2:35 pm. Waitangi Day Observed (Holiday) Tuesday, 6th February, 2024
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