Te Kura Tuarua o Piopio

Piopio College

Newsletter

PIOPIO COLLEGE

18 Aria Road, Piopio 3912

07 877 8173 or

0800 240 173

www.piopio.school.nz

PRINCIPAL/TUMUAKI

Johan van Deventer

principal@piopio.school.nz

COMING EVENTS

Monday — Thursday

10am to 2.30pm - Term only

library@piopio.school.nz

LIBRARY HOURS

Monday — Friday

10.15am to 10.30am

Monday/Wednesday

12.45pm to 1pm

Tuesday/Thursday/Friday

12.35pm to 12.50pm

FINANCE OFFICE HOURS

Panui 22 — 27 July 2017

4 August

- Waiwaia Kapa Haka Festival

14 August

- Y7 & Y8 Music Festival

19 August

- Piopio College School Ball

Tēnā Koutou te Whānau.

Welcome back to Term 3. I hope you are well rested after the break. For Term 3 and 4 we will be having a strong focus on academic achievement, exam prep and personal achievement. A few important notices: The bus bay has been earmarked for a complete refurbishment, however an interim repair job will be done until there is dry weather. We are currently reviewing our Vocational Pathways Friday Programmes and will keep parents informed over the next two weeks. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Lastly, we are needing to remove some deciduous trees around our buildings due to damage. Two of the trees are oak. If there is anyone who would like to harvest the timber as a trade for felling, please contact me. All OSH requirements will need to be considered when completing the work.

Nga mihi

Johan van Deventer

Principal/Tumuaki

Passion and Pride on show

at Matariki Celebration

Since ancient times, to Māori, the sighting of the Pleiades constellation has marked the dawning of a new year. Traditionally, it was a time for reflection, to remember those who have passed away, to give thanks for the bounty of the land and look ahead to a new harvest. Today, it remains all those things; it also gives us a chance to celebrate and share the Māori culture. With ‘Matariki Whare’ challenge now becoming an annual event here at the college, it is a great platform for our students to find their voice and express their pride and passion. Our students are encouraged to take leadership within their whare and to promote values that express community involvement and support. Matariki week involves whānau groups coming to-

gether and competing against each other through a series of challenges such as Matariki kai, decorations, costume and the grand event the HAKA CHALLENGE! All culminating in the event that includes contributing schools, whānau and esteemed judges invited from around the district. This year our celebrations kicked off with a week of kai sharing. Kowhai got the ball rolling with a juicy roast followed by Kauri serving a creamy chowder, Rata a tasty Boil-Up and lastly a Ma-tariki burgers by Kahikatea. A grand total of $816 was made! Throughout the term our whānau groups prac-ticed everyday on their items and on perfor-mance day did not disappoint!

Written by Leigh Anselmi — Y9/10 Dean

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Every student and staff member in our kura stepped up and participated with PRIDE. From helping to set up and preparing kai to going hard with the waiata and haka, everyone had an important role to play in supporting their whānau. We had some excellent feedback from the community including some awe-some words of affirmation from our Mayor Brian Hanna who was really im-pressed with the quality and structure of our afternoon. A big ‘Paki Up’ must go to our contributing schools who had our guests and students captivated with their performances. Piopio Primary with their item ‘Kaitiaki of the Mokau awa’ added such depth to our day with the history of our local area. The confidence in which the students performed and listening to those talented singers was sensational! We were also treated to a special item performed by local rising stars who filled our gymnasium with their

stunning vocals. We must thank our sponsors who kindly gifted us some amazing prizes this year, we were overwhelmed by your generosity and willingness to support the students. So a MASSIVE thank you to the following businesses: Atkin-son's & Associates, The Fat Pigeon, PGG Wrightsons Piopio, RD1 Piopio, The Warehouse and New World. A big thanks must also go to our judges, Roy Willison, Joanne Taitoko, Matarina and Rozel Coffin; our guests and parents who made a big effort to join our celebrations and our parent / whānau helpers who came in and supported our students on their kai days! Lastly…A massive congratulations to our KOWHAI whānau who took out the number one spot and our Matariki Trophy for 2017. Ka mau te wehi, Kowhai!

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Passion and Pride on show at Matariki Celebration

Celebrating science in country schools

Piopio College has set in place the tradition of entering in this great science

competition, thanks to invitations from Aria Primary School. This year stu-

dents from Year 9 carried out a range of investigations resulting in a colourful

display of their project.

Initial investigations into suitable experiments were carried out followed by

brainstorming how to turn their interest into a fair test. This is where all factors

in the experiment are kept the same except the one factor you want to see

the effects of. For one of the Coke and Mentos experiments this was to see

how changing the number of Mentos lollies effected the rate of reaction with

the Coke.

Each group had to keep a logbook of what they did to progress their investi-

gation and this, along with their final display board, was included in the judg-

ing process.

A miscommunication meant our entries were delivered late but thanks to

Heather and her staff the entries were accepted and the displays were judged

after hours, ready for prize giving the next day.

Comment was made by the judges that the standard of investigation and

display this year was markedly improved on last year – well done to all who

participated!

A number of entries received Judges Choice Awards, however the major

prize winners in the Year 9 category were as follows.

Written by Richard O’Dea — HOD Science

Third Place: Paris Keightley, Katelin Warren and Kendall Burton for their

project on Mentos and Coke.

Second Place: Sidney Baker and Freddy Davey for their project Delighted,

investigating which colour paper absorbed the most light.

First Prize: Asha Goddard and Jordan Leineweber for their project on

Energy Efficiency. This involved setting a lamp up next to a chocolate egg

and seeing what happened if different bulbs were used. Clearly the least

efficient bulbs turn their energy into heat and melted the chocolate eggs

faster – an awesome idea, well designed and reported.

MATHS TUITION

Experienced Maths tutor available for senior and junior maths. Te Kuiti based. Phone 0211755346

DO YOU HAVE A DRIVERS LICENCE? If you have your Learner or Restricted licence you are entitled to NZQA credits. Please see Mrs Harris or Mr O'Dea for the relevant forms or for more information.

FOR SALE

Total Gym workout machine. $200. Contact Ian at Piopio College. 07 877 8173

BALL NAILS SPECIAL!

Gel Manicure, plus two feature nails free! Only $50. Text Nails By Kate on 027 740 1686. Piopio based.

DEFENCE FORCE INFORMATION EVENING FOR EVENTS For those students interested in a career in the defense force there are information evenings and some exciting events coming up. Not all dates and venues have been confirmed as yet but keep a eye on the facebook page - Taranaki/Whanganui Defense Recruiting for all up to date information. Alternatively you can speak to Mrs Rauputu or Mrs Harris if you would like more information. New Plymouth info evening- Wednesday, 2 August from 5.30pm - 7.00pm. Infor-mation evenings are also being held in Taumarunui, Turangi and Whanganui, dates/times TBC. Defense Careers Experience week - held first week of the October holidays.

Sports draws and results

DRAWS

Thursday, 27 July

Netball: C4— PPC vs CP Diamond at 4pm

C3- PPC A vs Roy Blue at 6.30pm

C3- PPC A (non comp) vs Huia White at 7.30pm

C5— PPC Junior vs BNT at 7.30pm

Friday, 28 July

Netball: C3— PPC vs TKP A at 4pm

C4— PPC Junior vs TWOM at 6.30pm

Saturday, 29 July

Senior Football: Piopio senior boys vs Te Kuiti High School Senior Boys at Piopio College at 9.30am Rugby: Piopio 1XV vs Te Awamutu 2 at Te Awamutu College at 11am Semi finals Piopio U13 vs Taupo United at OD Park Taupo at 12.30pm

RESULTS

Saturday, 8 July

Rugby: Piopio 1XV won by default vs St John 2

PAPER DELIVERY STUDENTS — PIOPIO

We have several paper runs available for energetic and reliable people each Tuesday and Thursday. Applicants must have an IRD number and a bank account.

Please phone Waitomo News on 07 878 1188 or visit the office at 223 Rora Street, Te Kuiti.

POLICE RAINBOWS END FUN TRIP !!! RAINBOWS END - Saturday 9 September 2017

As in previous years this event has been organised by the Police Bluelight branch at Otara. This trip is open to Year 6, 7 and 8 students from all local schools includ-ing rural. The students will be well supervised by local Police Staff/adult volunteers and senor students. $60 per person. Cheques made out to 'Youth Activity Account’. Collect permission slips from office.