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admin@fiordlandcollege.school.nz THURSDAY 15 MAR 2018 Phone: 03 249-7819

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

The Fiordland College Annual Targets were

forwarded to the Ministry on 1 March. Our targets for 2018 are listed below for your

information.

1. The FiNSCoL Achievement Challenges (ACs) are

fully reflected within the Fiordland College targets.

2. All students in Year 13 will transition successfully from school to further education, training or

employment. (Linked to FiNSCoL AC 3).

3. To raise the achievement of students at identified

Transition Points – from Primary School to High

School (Linked to FiNSCoL AC 3).

4. To raise the mathematical achievement of

students in our schools with a particular focus on Years 5-8 (Linked to FiNSCoL AC 2).

5. To raise achievement of Year 7 and 8 boys in

writing at Fiordland College. (Linked to FiNSCoL AC 1)

6. To use various strategies to improve Year 9-10 student engagement and independent learning

success. (Linked to FiNSCoL AC 4)

7. To address the opportunities identified in the

2017 ICT audit and develop a cohesive plan

around the integration of digital curricula.

8. To increase the number of credits gained at merit

and excellence at Levels 1, 2 and 3 in external examinations.

9. To reduce the carbon footprint of Fiordland

College.

E haere rā Lynlee Smith

INTERIM REPORTS

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“The secret of a happy life is respect.

Respect for yourself and respect for others.” - Ayad Akhtar

Unfortunately, over the last six months,

three of our students have been involved in accidents on the way home

while riding their bikes.

All three have been collisions with

vehicles; all three have been while riding on footpaths and thankfully all three have had

their helmets properly fitted and worn, saving them from worse injuries than they received.

We need to stress that riding on the footpath is illegal.

The Police have asked us to help communicate this to

students, parents and caregivers. Please also ensure that all students cycling have correctly adjusted helmets

that are securely fastened.

CYCLING SAFETY

The interim school reports will be

sent home with students tomorrow, Friday 16 March.

FROM THE SCHOOL COUNCIL

Last year’s Hot Cross Bun sales

allowed us to raise $876.89 in profit that will be put towards the

construction of study spaces in the common room, for the benefit of all Year 13 students.

Development of these study spaces will hopefully be

finished by the 3rd term this year, just in time for exams.

This year, we are once again asking for your help to do the same amazing job you did last year and try to raise a

similar amount of money, or hopefully more. This year’s funds will be used to purchase school blazers which the

students can wear to outside events, to make our

students look more presentable and recognisable as students from Fiordland College.

Thank you for your participation. Order forms will be

sent home tomorrow with students and must be returned

to school Tuesday morning (20 March).

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COMMUNITY MEETING

UPCOMING EVENTS

ARCHERY

Fri 16 Mar Southland Athletics - IVC

Careers Expo at school

Mon 19 Mar Yr 11-13 Individual Triathlon - 1.30pm

Tue 20 Mar Southland Golf

Wed 21 Mar Yr 7/8 Individual Triathlon - 1.30pm

Yr 7 Vision Testing Yr 9/10 Individual Triathlon - 1.30pm

Fri 23 Mar South Island Athletics - Timaru

LUMSDEN MATERNITY CENTRE

COMMUNITY MEETING

Wednesday 21st March 7.00pm at the Lumsden Memorial Hall

The SDHB has announced it will no longer fund birthing or post natal care at Lumsden maternity. Our current

contract runs until the end of September 2018. The SDHB has agreed to come to the meeting to discuss what a hub

will look like for Lumsden. It is essential we have strong attendance at the meeting to show we need to keep the

Lumsden Maternity facility open. Free buses are on offer

from Te Anau leaving the Community Centre at 5:30pm. Text numbers for bus to 0272168100. For

more details refer to the Lumsden Maternity Facebook page.

Sid Spence won the South Island

Junior Archery Champs in Christchurch and has been chosen

to represent New Zealand at the Junior Oceania Archery Champs in

New Caledonia in July.

Well done!

Georgia Mullally, Abigail Swanson,

Makenzie Wilson and Jacob Lewis were invited to participate in

P r og ramme Incuba to r a t Southland Hospital.

This programme involves three trips to Southland Hospital to visit different departments and listen to a

variety of health professionals talk about their career in health. It is a great opportunity for students to be

exposed to something not normally accessible to the general public.

PROGRAMME INCUBATOR

ATHLETICS

Y12 Biology students ventured into the Hunter Mountains

and braved some adverse weather conditions to study plant distribution patterns above the bushline.

Feedback from students emphasised how useful this was

for their understanding - the temperature and weather

variations they experienced, as well as practical data gathering and research skills.

BIOLOGY FIELD TRIP

Well done to one of our 2017 school

graduates, Dyani Shepherd-Oates.

Dyani won the New Zealand Under 20 Women’s Hammer Throw title at the

National Championships in Hamilton last

weekend.

Dyani also placed 6th in the Senior Women’s Hammer Throw and another former student, Rosie Robinson,

won yet another New Zealand Race Walk title.

FOOD BANK

Please see page 4 for full details of the Food Bank

Drive being run by Te Anau Venturers.

Your donations are greatly appreciated.