PRINCIPAL: Tanya Thompson, B.Ed, Dip.

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BOARD CHAIRPERSON: Crystal Lange

HJHS News No. 2

HJHS NEWS ISSUE 2 2013 NEWSLETTER DATE: 18TH APRIL 2013

Dont waste your time looking back on what youve lost. Move on, for life is not mean t to be travelled backwards. - unknown

Principals Message
We have had a fantastic term with all students making great progress with their learning. We have had a number of successes this term which all of us are extremely proud of: Sam Clark Placing extremely well 1st, 2nd and 3rd in various events at the Waikato Regional Swimming Sports Our PCT Team came 4th in the National Competition Jorgia Knight, Tyrael Kahukiwa, Tama Rangiawha, Amy Paekau Our Basketball team have made fantastic progress and have won all games this term!! Teal Coburn, Bronson Maaka and Hineata OConnor won Supreme Field and Track Athletics at the Interschool-Middle School Athletics competition. Our Rise and Shine Team performed extremely well and took out 4th place in the Rise in Shine competition - Teal Coburn, Bronson Maaka, Lakeyta Nikora Robson, Sam Clark and Jorgia Knight

I would like to congratulate all of our HJHS Learners for the fantastic term they have had and also our fantastic staff for the AMAZING effort they have put into supporting your childs learning. I look forward to our continued success in Term 2. Tanya Thompson

Room 1 @ HJHS with Whaea Christine

Wow! Since returning from Easter we have hit the floor running. Camp was an amazing time for most, great excitement and laughs were shared with all. From kayaking to archery to climbing a little hill all students and adults had a wicked time. Those who stayed at school were also well entertained with some amazing shelters and talents on display! We have wrapped up a lot of our units and are eagerly awaiting results. Next term we are focusing on reading, writing, fractions, multiplication, division, the marae, myths and legends. It is a jam packed term 2 so please ensure you are there regularly!!! Also dont forget WINTER UNIFORM must be worn! Have a safe and enjoyable holiday cant wait to see you all backlove Whaea xoxo

Technology and The Arts

Just a reminder for fees to be paid ASAP to the Office, see your childs whanau teacher if you need more information on this. Thank you to all those who have paid or are paying it off as arranged with the Office. Your support is gratefully acknowledge. Nga mihi.

Student Absence and Lateness

It is essential that we be informed as quickly as possible by telephone if your son or daughter is going to be absent from school on any particular day (no later than 9.00am please). When you ring the school you are asked to use the recording of absences dialling option OR you may text the school mobile phone on 0272617743. When we fail to hear from you about the absence or lateness of your child, you will be contacted by phone or text from the school or by School Attendance Services. We do this to ensure that you are aware of any pattern that may be developing some students leave home in adequate time for school but fail to make it on time on a regular basis. With absence it is easy not to be aware of how frequently a child has been away a day here and there, on a regular basis can soon add up to a significant amount of time off school. Consider these figures: A child who misses one day each week of school will have missed over 1 years of school by the end of Year 8 A child who misses 6 days of school each term will have missed almost a year of school by the end of their Year 8 If a child is 10 minutes late every day, by the end of year 8 they will have missed a whole term of school.

PB4L this year a team of HJHS staff have a mission to

implement some new ideas and initiatives about Positive Behaviour for Learning. We will be bringing to you each term some ideas and tips that might help you at home! Watch this space!

iPads @ School
Just a reminder that the agreement signed by many whanau states that there shall be no downloading of apps onto these devices without staff permission. Some students have been downloading non-school sanctioned apps. Please make sure when students return from holidays that only school sanctioned apps are on their iPads. Any queries see Whaea Christine.

eLearning @ HJHS
Our school is focused on lifting achievement through eLearning. An integral part of this focus is cybersafety. Listed below are some sites that discuss this concept and provide great examples your child and your whanau could use. NetSafe: Cybersafety and Security advice for New Zealand | www.netsafe.org.nz/ What is cybersafety? - cybersafety.org.nz www.cybersafety.org.nz/kit/welcome/cybersafety.html Cyber Safety Resources - CyberBullying Seminar www.cyberbullying.co.nz/learn-more-information.cfm

Sporting News:
Basketball The HJHS school basketball team had an excellent season. This team finished up 1st in our grade. This is the highest achievement we have ever made in the last two years of playing. This group of boys have made a huge improvement in their skills over the season. We are looking for students who are interested in playing next term so if you are keen, come and see Mr Cappie.

HAMILTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT UNIFORM

We ask that parents support the wearing of the correct uniform as detailed below as we wish to instil pride and mana with our students when they wear their school uniform. All Year 7 students must be wearing the new uniform at the start of Term 1 2013. All Year 8-10 students have a 12 month transition period to start wearing the new uniform. Compulsory uniform items Girls HJHS Polo Shirt HJHS Skirt and or cargo shorts or trousers HJHS Hoodie

Boys HJHS Polo shirt HJHS Cargo shorts and or cargo trousers HJHS Hoodie

Rules for wearing uniform

Black tights and or black socks HJHS PE uniform (see below)

Black socks HJHS PE uniform (see below)

The hoodie must be worn with the hood down when on school grounds and inside the classroom as a courtesy to others. Worn in winter (see below) If a student wishes to wear a jacket at school or in class it must be the HJHS uniform jacket. Only to be worn in winter. The cap must be worn with the peak facing the front. Hats must be removed when indoors as a courtesy to others.

Optional uniform items for Girls and Boys HJHS Shell/fleece lined jacket

HJHS Canterbury trousers HJHS Flat peak cap

Footwear Winter Plain black leather, polishable shoes, closed in, and either lace up or slip on. Black laces only. Must be worn with socks or tights. Shoes should not be a sports shoe or boot. Shoes should not contain significant branding, logos or writing. While it is important that footwear is comfortable and supports the feet, it is intended that footwear is a school shoe and not an item of fashion. PE Uniform Girls and Boys Rules for wearing the PE uniform HJHS Hoodie The hoodie must be worn with the hood down when on sports trips, on school grounds and inside the classroom as a courtesy to others. HJHS sports top HJHS black shorts Sports shoes Only to be worn for sports and PE they are not acceptable for general school wear.

Additional uniform information Earrings One plain stud/sleeper per ear. No face studs/rings etc Necklaces Watch Make up Winter Scarf Necklaces that have religious or cultural significance (i.e. taonga) may be worn One wrist watch Make-up is not permitted Must be plain black or grey with no logos or writing

We encourage parents to name all items of the uniform to ensure that they can be returned if they are lost or misplaced. No responsibility is accepted for loss or damag e to students uniform.

Education outside the Classroom

For the three days students when the rest of the students were away at camp we ran an EOTC programme for those left at school. It was an awesome three days in which students worked together to build shelters, cook pancakes over tin cans and take part in many different team building activities. On the final day we had a talent show where students proudly showed off their awesome dancing and piano playing skills. Overall it was an exciting and fun filled three days in which both students and staff worked well together and demonstrated what being a Hamilton Junior High School Learner is all about. Thanks to all staff and students who played their part in making it a successful three days. Miss Whittle & Miss Lucy

Kauaeranga Valley Camp

On the 9th April 2013 we embarked on our journey to Kauaeranga Valley camp which is 5kms from the township of Thames. Over the next three days we had of the best adventures and experiences of our lives. We got involved in many new and exciting activities including; kayaking, air rifle shooting, go carts, archery, flying-fox and many more. We went on a long hike up the hill and cooled off by jumping into the refreshing swimming hole. We got a real sense of what it is like to camp by putting up our own tents and spending the night in them scaring each other with ghost stories! A great experience was had by all and a big thank you to the parents and teachers for all their help and support with such an awesome camp. Miss Young

Tanya Thompson PRINCIPAL