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ISSUE 38 • 14 DECEMBER 2017

IN THIS ISSUE:

Principal’s Message 1

Uniform Shop Open Hours 2

Performance Fundraiser 2

Personal Thanks 2

Lions Club Donation 2

Year 9 Academic Awards 3-4

Year 10 Academic Awards 5-7

Special Awards 8

Principal’s Awards 9

Sports Update, OSTA Nominations 10

WHS Foundation Thanks 11

Important Dates, Host Family Thanks 12

WHSF Business Programme 12

Community Notices 13-16

Kia ora and welcome to the final Wakatipu High School newsletter for 2017. WHS does not wind down at the end of year - in fact it feels like it winds up! Three big events have happened this week: Branches came out on Sunday. It was a great camp - the weather was kind and the students were fantastic.

My very real thanks to everyone who supports Branches, including staff, Branches Trust and the community, and enables us to provide this amazing opportunity for our students (and ignore the rumours and headlines - Branches is not changing next year :) ).

Graduation on Monday was a huge evening for Year 13 students and their friends and families. It was a fine send off with some wonderful moments, and a great display of pride in the school by our graduating students.

Junior Prizegiving on Tuesday marked the end of the school year for students. It was great to see so many parents in attendance, thanks for supporting your child and the school. Congratulations to all recipients of academic and special awards. A full list of prizewinners is included below, and Junior Reports were sent out on Tuesday evening.

New School - a few updates below: Staff Inductions have been held this week so we are all ready to go for next year. The school is essentially

finished now with landscaping, final touches and testing etc being conducted. We had a blessing for our old school yesterday. Some distinguished former staff and BoT members joined us

and we shared some memories on a walk round, followed by a karakia and waiata to farewell our ‘old’ school - which has been a great home to WHS since 1980.

We will hold some ‘Open Days’ for parents and our community next year - keep an eye on the website and we’ll keep you posted.

2018 Start Dates - are below and on our website. Please note that our office reopens at 10am on Wednesday 24th January. A huge thanks to everyone who has engaged with and supported us this year, it has been another good year for WHS. I would like to wish students, staff and families a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year, and hope everyone has a great break with family and friends :) Steve Hall Principal

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U N I F O R M S H O P O P E N H O U R S

Please note the Uniform Shop is now closed and will be open from 10am on 24 January at the new school. School blazers will still be available from the Uniform Shop until March 2018. Please note that some items are still available to purchase online. Charmaine Wedderburn Uniform Shop Manager

B R A N C H E S T R U S T T H A N K S

Peter Doyle from Queenstown Lions Club donated a cheque of $10,000 to Louise Ward, Chairperson from Branches Trust. This was presented at the Wakatipu Senior Citizens Christmas afternoon tea last Sunday in Arrowtown. Special thanks to Queenstown Lions Club for their generous support.

Some of our fantastic students are putting on a great show called 'Made by Kate' this Sunday 17 December as a fundraiser to help their awesome Drama Teacher Kate Moetaua. Join them for a night of fun, theatre, song, and dance through the years of past and present Wakatipu High students. They promise to dazzle, delight and entertain for the most worthy of causes. Kate has changed the course of so many lives, and this performance gives them the chance to express the love and appreciation of this special woman, whilst showcasing the fabulous talent that she has inspired. The line-up includes amazing pieces from Kate’s past and present students, with some incredible numbers from Kate’s former musicals, including Baggy Trousers (Our House, 2014), Don’t Break the Rules (Catch Me If You Can, 2016) and you’re sure to be up and dancing along to Footloose (Footloose, 2012). Along with these fabulous numbers we have skits from former drama students, live music by the Wakatipu High School Jazz Combo and Bathsalts, and some incredible dancing that is sure to get you on your feet. So put on your best frock, sunniest smile, and bring your wallet for some fabulous silent auction prizes and spot prizes. The ticket includes welcome drink and canapés. Licensed bar, wine and beer available for purchase. Tickets are sure to sell out quick, so make sure to purchase yours now at Eventfinda. www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/the-made-by-kate-show/queenstown All proceeds go towards Kate's cancer treatment and supporting her family during this difficult time.

F U N D R A I S I N G P E R F O R M A N C E

To the entire WHS community, My family and I wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been helping and supporting us and who continues to do so during this very challenging and uncertain time. We are overwhelmed by support from staff, students and families. Much love to you all Kate Moetaua and family

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J U N I O R P R I Z E G I V I N G – Y E A R 9 A C A D E M I C A W A R D S

Bella Archibald Commendation in Year 9 Mathematics Olivia Boland Commendation in Year 9 Foundation English Hannah Cerecke Commendation in Year 9 Talent Development Imogen Christopher Commendation in Junior Art Annabelle Ferguson Commendation in Year 9 Mathematics Ruby Finlay Commendation in Year 9 Science Alice Gilbert Commendation in Year 9 Hard Materials Technology Amelia Grufferty Commendation in Year 9 Design and Visual Communication Cole Gurnsey Commendation in Year 9 Design and Visual Communication Sam Hadley Commendation in Year 9 Mathematics Toby Hart Commendation in Year 9 Mathematics Bella Hastie Commendation in Year 9 Food Technology Tessa Jones Commendation in Year 9 Food Technology Yu Bin Lee Commendation in Year 9 Mathematics Ruby McKellow Commendation in Junior Art Michaela McLister Commendation in Year 9 English Matthew Moore Commendation in Year 9 Physical Education Niki Nakao Commendation in Year 9 Mathematics Lucy O'Donoghue-Price Commendation in Year 9 Science Bryn Rasmussen Commendation in Year 9 Mathematics Martin Saa Soto Commendation in Junior Art Julia Salonga Commendation in Year 9 Mathematics Mackenzie Syme Commendation in Year 9 Food Technology Lexie Weaver Commendation in Year 9 English Ally Wilkinson Commendation in Year 9 Physical Education Ana Winders Commendation for Diligence in Year 9 Allegra Boyd-Slawson Commendation in Year 9 Design and Visual Communication and Science Aimee Clark Commendation in Year 9 English and in Junior Social Studies William Cooper Commendation in Year 9 Mathematics and Physical Education Camille Daull Commendation in Level 1 French and in Year 9 Food Technology Harrison McLean Commendation in Year 9 Mathematics and in Junior Social Studies Alicia Robert Commendation in Year 9 English and Physical Education Harry Thomas Commendation in Year 9 Mathematics and English

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J U N I O R P R I Z E G I V I N G – Y E A R 9 A C A D E M I C A W A R D S

Dillon Bouchier Commendation in Year 9 Digital Information Technology and English and in Junior French Emily Bisset Commendation in Year 9 English and Science and in Junior French Max Sinclair Commendation in Year 9 English and Science and in Junior French Caragh Early Distinction in Year 9 Food Technology Kate Edmonds Distinction in Junior French Jorja Frewen Distinction in Year 9 Physical Education Millie Jamieson-Gough Distinction in Year 9 Science Cameron Kennedy-Brown Distinction in Year 9 Drama Jini Lee Distinction in Year 9 Migrant English Jack Pearson Distinction in Year 9 Talent Development Jacob Shannon Distinction in Year 9 English Mia Shaw Distinction in Year 9 Foundation English Phoebe Wallace Distinction in Junior French Hannah Battrick Distinction in Year 9 Mathematics and Commendation in Junior Social Studies Lucy Glover Distinction in Year 9 English and Commendation in Drama Sophia Lazor Distinction in Year 9 Mathematics and Commendation in Junior Social Studies Eva Lee Distinction in Year 9 Hard Materials Technology and Commendation in Mathematics Paige Loggenberg Distinction in Year 9 Food Technology and Commendation in Junior French Marcus Millan Distinction in Junior Social Studies and Commendation in Year 9 English Todd Vermeir Distinction in Year 9 Physical Education and Commendation in Mathematics Marigold Kunath Distinction in Junior Maori and Commendation in Year 9 Mathematics and English Oliver Watson-Palmer Distinction in Year 9 English and Commendation in Science and in Junior Social Studies Kira Almquist Distinction in Year 9 Mathematics and Commendation in Science and Design and Visual Communication and in Junior Art Jasmine Crichton Distinction in Junior Social Studies and Commendation in Year 9 Mathematics and in Junior Art and French Zachary Key Distinction in Junior Social Studies and Commendation in Year 9 Mathematics, Science and Talent Development Mia Crawshay Distinction in Year 9 Design and Visual Communication and Junior Art Zoe Barham Distinction in Junior Social Studies and in Year 9 English and Commendation in Drama Brendan Choi Distinction in Junior Art and in Year 9 Mathematics and Commendation in Migrant English Fineen Hingston Distinction in Year 9 Mathematics and Science and Commendation in Junior Social Studies Ollie McLean Distinction in Year 9 English and Drama and in Junior French Linus Ritchie Distinction in Junior Social Studies and in Year 9 Mathematics, Science and Design and Visual Communication and Commendation in English Tobin Wilson Distinction in Junior Social Studies and in Year 9 Mathematics, Science and Digital Information Technology and Commendation in English

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J U N I O R P R I Z E G I V I N G – Y E A R 1 0 A C A D E M I C A W A R D S

Josh Bendall Commendation in Year 10 Food Technology Loic Billoud Commendation in Year 10 Physical Education Emma Bradley Commendation in Year 10 Drama Evie Brown Commendation in Year 10 Physical Education and Social Studies Harry Clark Commendation in Year 10 Physical Education Louis Conway Commendation in Year 10 Food Technology Campbell Crow Commendation in Year 10 Food Technology Arwyn Donnelly Cranston Commendation in Junior Art Alisha Duthie Commendation in Year 10 Foundation English Maggie Frew Commendation in Year 10 Mathematics McKenzie Galbraith Commendation in Junior Social Studies James Glover Commendation in Year 10 Hard Materials Technology Charlie Hogan Commendation in Year 10 Sport Science Anna Lauryssen Commendation in Year 10 Science Erin McDonald Commendation in Year 10 Mathematics Alisha Mckinney Commendation in Year 10 English Alisha Mckinney Commendation in Year 10 Mathematics Yvette Mitchell Commendation in Year 10 Drama Harriet Neilson Commendation in Junior Art Jackson Rogers Commendation in Year 10 Physical Education Angelo Santos Commendation in Year 10 Science Korn Suwannagit Commendation in Year 10 ESOL Tristan Taquet Commendation in Junior Music Blake Taylor Commendation in Year 10 Mathematics Isobel Wallace Commendation in Year 10 Physical Education Aaliyah Wilson Commendaiton in Junior Maori Haley Adamson Commendation in Junior Art and in Year 10 Physical Education Zak Barham Commendation in Year 10 Mathematics and English Angus Forrest Commendation in Level 1 Mathematics with Calculus Annie Fraser Commendation in Year 10 Mathematics and Design and Visual Communication William Lock Commendation in Year 10 Physical Education and Digital Technology Keanu Panapa Commendation in Year 10 Mathematics and Digital Technology Cool Wakushima Commendation in Year 10 Science and Physical Education

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J U N I O R P R I Z E G I V I N G – Y E A R 1 0 A C A D E M I C A W A R D S

Claudia Watts Commendation in Year 10 Drama and Physical Education Briar Greer Commendation in Level 1 History and in Year 10 Mathematics Hannah Stevens Commendation in Level 1 Mathematics with Calculus and in Year 10 English Lucy Tulloch Commendation in Year 10 Mathematics, English and Sport Science Emma Saxon Commendation in Level 1 Mathematics with Calculus and in Year 10 English and Physical Education Lexie Allan Distinction in Junior Art Liam Climo Distinction in Year 10 Science Ruby Esler Distinction in Junior Art Oliver Herron Distinction in Year 10 Physical Education Lachlan Marshall Distinction in Year 10 Physical Education Adam Nomura Distinction in Year 10 Digital Technology Caleb Paton Distinction in Year 10 Foundation English Ann Truong Distinction in Year 10 Science Gack Vilai Distinction in Year 10 Physical Education Tasuku Yoneto Distinction in Year 10 Science Aleks Cheifetz Distinction in Level 1 Mathematics with Calculus Eliott Allemand Distinction in Year 10 Physical Education and Commendation in Junior Music Caitlin Braun Distinction in Year 10 Food Technology and Commendation in Science Lucas Erskine Distinction in Year 10 Physical Education and Commendation in Sport Science Isaak Frewen Distinction in Year 10 English and Commendation in Mathematics Marsha Gillan Distinction in Junior Social Studies and Commendation in Year 10 English Katie Molloy Distinction in Year 10 Hard Materials Technology and Commendation in English Ruby Ruski-Jones Distinction in Junior French and Commendation in Year 10 Mathematics Rei Watanabe Distinction in Level 1 Japanese and in Year 10 Mathematics and Commendation in Junior Art Molly Woodham Distinction in Junior Art and Commendation in Year 10 Physical Education Ella Lanuel Distinction in Year 10 Sport Science and Commendation in English and Junior Social Studies Alexis Ye Distinction in Year 10 Science and Commendation in Level 1 Mathematics with Calculus Sarah Dawson Distinction in Level 1 Academic English and Commendation in Junior Social Studies Juliana Rossi Macaes Distinction in Level 1 Mathematics with Calculus and Commendation in Junior Social Studies Greta Balfour Distinction in Junior French and Commendation in Junior Music and in Year 10 Mathematics and Science Indigo Little Distinction in Level 1 Mathematics with Calculus and Commendation in Level 1 History and in Year 10 Physical Education Mucha Milne Distinction in Year 10 Mathematics and English and Commendation in Junior Social Studies Sophie Woodham Distinction in Junior Social Studies and in Year 10 English and Commendation in Physical Education

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J U N I O R P R I Z E G I V I N G – Y E A R 1 0 A C A D E M I C A W A R D S

Alice Price Distinction in Year 10 English and Physical Education and Commendation in Level 1 Mathematics with Calculus Ryan Connaghan Distinction in Junior Music and in Year 10 Drama and Commendation in English and Junior Social Studies Daniela Tapper Distinction in Year 10 Mathematics and in Junior French and Commendation in English, Science and Design and Visual Communication Nieve Collin Distinction in Year 10 Food Technology and Sport Science and Physical Education Vincent McComb-Frew Distinction in Year 10 Mathematics, English and Junior Social Studies Micky Nguyen Distinction in Year 10 Mathematics, Science and Food Technology and Commendation in English Alex Bailey Distinction in Level 1 Mathematics with Calculus and Digital Information Technology and in Year 10 Science Natsune Suzuki Distinction in level 2 Japanese and in Year 10 Mathematics and Design and Visual Communication

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J U N I O R P R I Z E G I V I N G – S P E C I A L A W A R D S

The Mactodd Award Vincent McComb-Frew for Achievement in Junior English

Rock Formation Ryan Connaghan Most Promising Band - Haven

Harrison Maguire Most Promising Band - Haven

Jack Wilson Most Promising Band - Haven

The Q92 FM Cup Eliott Allemand for Most Promising Junior Musician

Ryan Connaghan for Most Promising Junior Musician

The Wakatipu High School Cup Tasmin Hepburn for Most Promising Progress in a Junior Drama Course

Wakatipu High School Trophy Yvette Mitchell for Outstanding Potential in Junior Drama

Wakatipu High School Award Gack Vilai for Excellence in ESOL

The Tapp Family Trophy Natsune Suzuki for Junior Graphics

Wakatipu High School Trophy Molly Woodham for Most Outstanding Junior Visual Art Student

Wakatipu High School Speechfest Award Jasmine Crichton for Best Junior Speaker

Wakatipu High School Award Zoe Barham for Year 9 Creative Writing

The Wakatipu Lions Club Trophy Alisha Mckinney for Excellence Writing in Year 10

Wakatipu High School Award Jordan Gibbons for Haka Leadership

The Tony Middendorf Memorial Award Gack Vilai for Humility, Team and Work Ethic at Branches Camp

Year 9 Top Academic Achiever Linus Ritchie for 2017

Year 10 Top Academic Achiever Daniela Tapper for 2017

The Jane Davenport Memorial Award Sophie Woodham for Leadership and Compassion at Branches

The Robertson Family Trophy Anika Moetaua for All Round Effort and Participation in Year 9

The Robertson Family Trophy Alex Bailey for All Round Effort and Participation in Year 10

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P R I N C I P A L ’ S A W A R D S

Abbiss, Zoe Y10 Adamson, Haley Y10 Allan, Lexie Y10 Allemand, Eliott Y10 Almquist, Kira Y9 Bailey, Alex Y10 Balfour, Greta Y10 Barham, Zoe Y9 Battrick, Hannah Y9 Bisset, Emily Y9 Boland, Olivia Y9 Boulton, Benjamin Y9 Boyd-Slawson, Allegra Y9 Bradley, Emma Y10 Braun, Caitlin Y10 Brown, Evie Y10 Cerecke, Hanna Y9 Cheifetz, Aleks Y10 Clark, Aimee Y9 Collin, Nieve Y10 Cooper, William Y9 Crawshay, Mia Y9 Crichton, Jasmine Y9 Crow, Campbell Y10 Culling, Josh Y9 Dawson, Sarah Y10 Ferguson, Annabelle Y9 Finlay, Ruby Y9 Flight, Jackson Y10 Forrest, Angus Y10 Frew, Maggie Y10 Frewen, Isaak Y10 Gardyne, Brayden Y10

Gibbons, Jordan Y10 Gilbert, Alice Y9 Gillan, Marsha Y10 Glover, Lucy Y9 Greer, Briar Y10 Hadley, Sam Y9 Hall, Grace Y9 Hingston, Fineen Y9 Hulsman, Katie Y9 Jamieson-Gough, Millie Y9 Johnson, Tim Y9 Kennedy-Brown, Cameron Y9 Kennedy, Helena Y10 Key, Zach Y9 Kilbride, Meg Y9 King, Rebecca Y10 Lazor, Sophia Y9 Lee, Eva Y9 Lee, Jini Y9 Little, Indigo Y10 Lock, William Y10 Lombard, Leon Y9 Mackay, Johannes Y9 McDonald, Ben Y10 McDonald, Erin Y10 McIlroy, Amelia Y10 McLean, Harrison Y9 McLean, Ollie Y9 McLister, Michaela Y9 Millan, Marcus Y9 Molloy, Katie Y10 Moore, Matthew Y9 Nakao, Niki Y9

Neilson, Harriet Y10 Nomura, Adam Y10 Panapa, Keanu Y10 Pearson, Jack Y9 Price, Alice Y10 Rasmussen, Bryn Y9 Read, Olivia Y9 Ritchie, Linus Y9 Robertson-Gray, Poppi Y9 Rossi Macaes, Juliana Y10 Ruski-Jones, Ruby Y10 Saxon, Emma Y10 Sinclair, Max Y9 Stevens, Hannah Y10 Struthers, Tsuki Y9 Suzuki, Natsune Y10 Tapper, Daniela Y10 Taquet, Tristan Y10 Thomas, Harry Y9 Thomson, Alex Y9 Tyne, Macy Y9 Vermeir, Todd Y9 Wakushima, Cool Y10 Wallace, Phoebe Y9 Watson-Palmer, Oliver Y9 Watts, Claudia Y10 White, Hannah Y9 Wilkinson, Ally Y9 Wilson, Tobin Y9 Winders, Ana Y9 Woodham, Sophie Y10 Woodhouse, Carmen Y9

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S P O R T S U P D A T E

New Zealand Secondary School Sport Athletics Champs Joshua Drinkwater was the only athlete representing WHS at this years NZSSSAA Champs in Hastings last week. Joshua made it through to the quarter finals of the 200m sprint with a personal best time of 23.61 seconds and made the semi finals of the 400m sprint. A great result for his first year in the senior age group. Southland Secondary Schools Show Jumping Champs WHS sent a team of four riders to compete in the annual Southland Secondary School’s Show Jumping Champs in Gore on Sunday 10 December. The team placed fifth overall out of the 12 and were the only team of four to place. A big thank you to Miss Bell and parents for making this happen. Individual results are below: Chantelle Bull placed third in the two phase. Olive Watherston from Arrowtown Primary won the speed round, placed second in the instant jump off and third in the two phase. Bella Park placed first in the instant jump off, fourth in the two phase and third in the speed round. Laura Allen Sports Coordinator

The 2017 Otago Southland Theatre nominations have been released and WHS is up for several awards for its 2017 production of Fame. The nominations are as follows: Best Wardrobe - Ali Soper, Becky Paris, Abbey Soper Best set - Di Griffiths Best ensemble number "Hard Work" Best supporting female in a play of musical - Beatrice Onions Best choreography - Sienna Strachan, Sienna Simpson Best Musical direction - Alison Price The awards above reflect the incredible commitment from the whole cast of Fame and especially the wonderful leadership and vision of our director Kate Moetaua. Alison Price

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W H S F O U N D A T I O N T H A N K S

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Important dates for your diary…

WHO EVENT DATE

Yr 12 & Yr 13 School starts Thu 1 Feb

Yr 10 & Yr 11 School starts Fri 2 Feb

Yr 9 School starts Mon 5 Feb

All Waitangi Day – no school Tue 6 Feb

All Participation Day Fri 9 Feb

Thank you to the wonderful host families who supported our International Student Programme in 2017 – you are superb! Donna Baldey and Joan Potts International Department

H O S T F A M I L Y T H A N K S

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W H S F O U N D A T I O N F U N D R A I S E R

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE the next AA New Zealand Defensive Driving Course is being held in Queenstown after the NCEA exams finish in early December. Please contact me as soon as possible to register your interest in attending. By email kaye@lakesdrivingschool.nz or txt 0276233534.

Phil Hartshorn's Dunedin School of Music Guitar, Drums and Bass Tuition

Full Time Professional Music Teaching. Phil Hartshorn BA (HONS) PGDip Tching

Web: dunedinschoolofmusic.nz Phone: 021 075 0927

I want to make you an awesome player, fast.

We now offer defensive driving courses This course is an NZTA approved advanced driving skills course. It gives you the tools you need to drive defensively for life. The course also reduces your full licence wait time by 6 months. For information on courses or for driving lessons please email: info@drivinginstruction.co.nz or Phone Rach Gerard on 027 273 9610

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A huge well done to all of the Danceworks students for a great year of dancing and for a fantastic year of dancing, we look forward to seeing you in 2018! We hope you have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! xxx

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Dear Parent /Caregiver The Ministry of Health has advised that New Zealand is in the early stages of a national outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis). However in Southern DHB there have been higher than usual rates over the last 6 months which means we have been in response mode for some time. Whooping cough is highly infectious and is spread when someone who is infected has a runny nose or cough. Who is at risk? Infants under the age of 12 months who are not old enough to have been fully vaccinated are most at risk of serious illness and complications. Children who have not been fully vaccinated remain most vulnerable to infection and it is therefore recommended that they are vaccinated as soon as possible to increase their chances of protection. Children who have been fully vaccinated, should have protective immunity to the illness for a few years and may not develop the symptoms or their symptoms may be milder. Unfortunately, as immunity fades over time, and catching the infection also does not provide lifelong immunity, older children and adults can still get and spread the infection. Symptoms and signs of whooping cough Initially, a runny nose and an irritating cough, slight fever that may be followed by spasms of coughing some days later. The cough can last for weeks and may have a “whooping” sound during coughing fits, gasping for breath or vomiting after coughing. People are infectious from the start of the runny nose until 21 days later. Antibiotics can help reduce the infectious period if taken in time. Children often appear well between coughing fits and may not have all of the above signs/symptoms. What can you do? Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and prevent spread of disease. It is free for: • Babies in the first year of life - on time vaccination is best • Booster for children at 4 years and 11 years of age • Pregnant women in the last trimester Catch-up vaccination is free up to 18 years of age – so check with your general practice team about whether you need this. Workplace booster vaccination may be available for those working in high risk areas If you are sick please stay at home - this means not going out in public places, to pre-school, to school or to work. Contact your general practice team for advice. On-time vaccination is the best way to prevent illness in children. For more information call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or visit: http://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/whooping-cough http://www.immune.org.nz/sites/default/files/factsheets/DiseasePertussisImac20130226V02Final.pdf