POMPALLIER CATHOLIC COLLEGE Te Kāreti Katorika o Pomapārie

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1 Tēnā Koutou Katoa, Greetings to you, POMPALLIER CATHOLIC COLLEGE Te Kāreti Katorika o Pomapārie learning excellence for life Newsletter 6: 13 May, 2016 When you look at the face of God, what do you see? Do you see a stern task master, a righteous judge, a distant presence, a strict parent, or do you see a forgiving and compassionate presence desiring all that is good for you? What you see is what you get. In the Gospels, Peter sees a forgiving and compassionate God who gives him a sense of hope to manage his failings. Judas sees a stern God who has little compassion for failure. Get it right, or you are in deep trouble. One becomes the chief financial officer, the other chief executive officer. One takes his own life, the other has his life taken from him. How did this happen? What was God thinking? Isaiah (55:8-9) tells us that it is not an easy question to answer. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. However, an answer might be found by examining their educational background in the context of today. After all, education is meant to influence your future. Unfortunately, it s hard to find data on Judas so we will focus upon Peter via the Gospels and two letters (Epistles). Academic Outcomes Peter is a very academic student when he wants to be. He readily demonstrates this when the curriculum is adapted to reflect his own interests. He knows a lot about fishing so his teacher places much of his learning in that context. In one recent topic, his teacher gave him an initial pre-test to gage his understanding (Luke 5:2-11) and then the same test post resurrection (John 21:6-8). Fortunately for Peter that second time around it was a group based task so John helped him to get an Achieved outcome. At another time he was asked to address a significant theological issue (Mark 8:29) and topped the class with an Excellence endorsement from his teacher. Some days it is hard to predict which Peter will turn up in the classroom. Soft Skills At our College we place an emphasis on the following: relating to others, participation, managing self, literacy skills and thinking. Relating to others. On a recent overnight EOTC event Peter took a knife with him. When a group of outsiders confronted his group and the teacher, Peter thought it was appropriate to wave the knife around and in doing so, he cut the ear of another person. Once again the teacher had to intervene. On another occasion he denied being a member of our community. The possibility that he might get into trouble resulted in his declaration that he was not one of us. We expect more from our students. Participation. Peter can be relied upon to follow things through. He is always ready to be part of the group and is often the last one to leave an activity. He works well with others and is never afraid to take on the difficult tasks. He is someone who leads from the front by his deeds and takes a very active part in all our College events. Managing self. Peter recently jumped out of the boat to get to shore when we were still in deep water. This placed himself at considerable risk and also depleted the others ability to work as a team. Had it not been for the teacher s intervention there may have been a very tragic outcome. He needs to develop this skill further. Literacy Skills. Peter is Above the standard in Hebrew and is Below the standard in Greek. At times he elects to use an appointed writer to record his ideas in Greek. This is a good strategy and one that he should consider further when he needs to communicate with a wider audience. Thinking. Utilising critical thinking is something that we want all our students to evidence. It is valuable for the students and helps the College to attain more Excellence endorsements. Peter does not demonstrate an ability to consistently apply critical thinking at this stage. He still prefers to work at lower levels of thinking, such as a basic recall of good fishing spots, mixed with a tendency to jump to impulsive conclusions that show limited application of discernment or reasoned judgement. But he does demonstrate significant insight and critical discernment at other times that enables him to address complex situations. It is still a work in progress. In summary He is impulsive, opinionated, of mixed academic ability, lacking in the social refinement of any city living, and his rural background makes him willing to be somewhat physical when dealing with others. He also fails to follow through on some of his promises. However, his fellow students greatly respect him as a leader. They admire his tenacity, strength of character, his willingness to be always at their side when needed, and he readily acknowledges and addresses his own failings. He will also take one for the team if needed as he strives towards living out the values of his teacher. Some think he will be a good student leader. Possibly a future Head Boy. God only knows! Richard Stanton PRINCIPAL VISION STATEMENT Pompallier Catholic College is a Catholic community with a Marist charism that challenges all students to excel in their endeavours. We promote Christian values, excellence in learning and quality relationships to enable students to be outstanding citizens. Our College shall be a place where all...encounter the living God who in Jesus Christ reveals his transforming love and truth.

2 MAY Mon 16 Catholic Schools Day SFX Catholic School & Church Tue 17 - Wed 18 Year 11 Retreat Barge Park 9.00am pm Wed 18 - Thu 19 12HIS & International Students EOTC Trip Auckland Thu 19 Year 13 Retreat Thu 19 - Fri 20 Hospitality Desserts Course NorthTec Fri 20 STAFF ONLY DAY Mon 23 - Fri 27 ERO Visit Tue 24 Year 7/8 Winter Sports Tournament (p/p Tue 31) TBC - Kensington Park Wed 25 Pompallier Shield Auckland 12.00pm pm Thu 26 - Fri 27 Hospitality Desserts Course Northtec Fri 27 Cross Country (XOR) (p/p Tue 31) Fri 27 Year 7 Booster vaccinations 9.00am JUNE Thu 2 10BUS Market Day Senior quad 1.25pm pm Fri 3 STAFF ONLY DAY Wed 8 - Fri 10 Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech Competitions Bay of Islands 8.00am Fri 10 Service Day Multiple locations Sat 11 Youth Mass SFX Church 6.00pm Tue 14 10BUS Market Day Senior quad 1.25pm pm Tue 14 NSSSA Cross Country Thu 16 Mass for the Deceased College Chapel TBC Thu 16 Matariki Festival College Hall 5.00pm Fri 17 Year 7/8 BBC Sports Exchange Mon 20 - Fri 24 Challenge Week Fri 24 St John the Baptist Mass College Hall TBC Fri 24 Reports ed Wed 29 EXCEL performance at assembly College Hall 8.45am Wed 29 - Fri 1 Jul 13GEO EOTC Rotorua Thu 30 Māori Mass College Chapel 12.30pm Thu 30 Parent / Teacher Interviews 3.30pm pm JULY UPCOMING EVENTS: Term 2 Fri 1 Year 7/8 THS Sports Exchange Mon 4 Senior Speech Contest Tue 5 Parent / Teacher Interviews 3.30pm pm Tue 5 Year 8 Girls HPV Vaccination # 2 College Library 9.00am Fri 8 College Ball Fri 8 STAFF ONLY DAY Fri 8 Last Day of Term 2 Sat 9 Youth Mass SFX Church 6.00pm Mon 25 First Day of Term 3 Page 2

3 SPORTS DEPARTMENT NEWS : Term 2, Week 2 NETBALL RESULTS Senior Team 1 7 May vs HH Collegiate lost 5-57 Intermediate Team 1 7 May vs KIS 3 lost 7-25 POD Paige Thomas, FP Asher Hope RESULTS - GOLF Setiny Pheng represented Northland by playing in the golf team which contested the Junior Development Quadrangular. The Northland team played Waikato, Auckland and North Harbour at Muriwai Golf Course from April. The team beat Auckland to win the Junior Girls Challenge Trophy. They also beat North Harbour. Overall, with a loss to Waikato, the team came second to Waikato. The team comprised of 6 players and Setiny played at No 5. She represented Northland with commitment and determination. Well done Setiny! RESULTS - CLAY TARGET SHOOTING On Wednesday 4 th May Jason Wei and Odin Vasmer-Diecks attended a Northland Secondary School Clay target shoot, representing Pompallier in a composite team. As an individual, Odin came second in the single barrel. Well done Odin. NETBALL UMPIRING COURSES This Sunday 15 th May, a whole day course is being run at the local Whangarei Netball Centre. The next course is being run over 4 weeks, starting on the evening of Monday 16 th May, pm at the WNC. The Sports Department will pay the $20 fee to attend if you are playing for our school, or are a Pompallier team Coach or Manager. Registrations close Friday 13 th May, so I hope we have a new bunch of players ready to upskill their Netball knowledge. Umpiring classes are very beneficial to your game understanding! RUGBY - YEAR 7 & 8 AND UNDER 15 S This Friday we started running training for a squad of junior players who are keen to represent the College in sports exchanges. We still need more players to be able to field a 7 s or 10 aside team in each age group, so if you haven t already signed up then see Mrs Yorke to be included please. We need full commitment each week at trainings! Northland Rugby Union and our senior student Joseph Prakash are co-coaching the Year 7 & 8 s this year. The Year 7 & 8 Netball Team One, Rugby and Football teams will receive a newsletter to update families on the exchange dates and related costs this term. NORTHLAND RUGBY UNION - WOMEN S ULTRA RIP Frequently Asked Questions Question: What is Ultra Rip? Ultra Rip is 7 aside rugby played with ripper tags. This means that there is running, passing, kicking, scrums, and lineouts but no tackle. It is a fun and fast way to start playing rugby. Question: Who is it for? Give it a go Ultra Rip Nights are for women 16 years and up. Question: What if I have never played rugby before? This is perfect for you. If you love netball, hockey, soccer or basketball because of the skill and speed of the game, then you will love Ultra Rip. Question: Do I need to come as part of a club or team? It would be great to have groups of players or clubs all come along together. But if you just come alone or with a friend we will put you in a team on the night. Question: How much does it cost to play? Women s Ultra Rip is FREE OF CHARGE!!! Just register by clicking on the link below and turn up on the night. First local event: MARIST Rugby Club - Wed 4 May, 6pm Second event: KERIKERI Rugby - Wed 11 May, 6pm Third event: DARGAVILLE Rugby - Wed 18 May, 6pm Next local event: HIKURANGI Rugby Club - Wed 1 June, 6pm. Bring own boots/touch shoes, shorts & socks. Shirt provided and prizes to win! THE BEAST - EXTREME CROSS COUNTRY RUN - FRIDAY 8 JULY For the second year Sport Northland is offering this fun event. However, the date clashes with a Staff-only-day and our College senior ball, so any interested people should be aware of this. We have a parent who is happy to be team manager so keep your ears open if you are keen! continued on page 4... Page 3

4 SPORTS continued from page 3 WHANGAREI BEARS (RUGBY) TRIALS - YEAR 7 & 8 AND UNDER 57KG PLAYERS Our first Open Development day was held on Sunday 8 th May at Marist Rugby Club. On Sunday 15 th May we will have our Bears trials, where we will select players from the Development day to trial out, then we will cut the squad down to 30 players. The trials and first training will be held at Kensington Park. Selected players take part in the Taniwha Cup which is held in Dargaville from 12 th - 16 th July (the first week of the second school holidays). Any questions or enquiries can contact Peter Pofaiva on SPORTS FUNDRAISING RAFFLE The Sports Department is fundraising to purchase new tracksuits for College sports teams. A recent funding application was unfortunately not successful. We will now be looking for a local business to assist us with sponsorship. They would have their name/logo (to be decided between parties involved) on the back of the tracksuit tops, so that their Company would be prominently advertised by travelling Pompallier players, tournament teams and volunteer student helpers. All players in Pompallier sports teams (Basketball, Football, Hockey & Netball) are being given tickets to sell either by Mrs Yorke at training, or perhaps their team Manager or Captain if they were absent at this time. Once tickets are sold the students should return the ticket butts and cash in the plastic bag provided to the College reception office please. PLEASE get around your neighbours, business areas or workplaces to get tickets sold. We hope to get this done very quickly so we can draw winners for the six prizes! (See flyer included in this newsletter). We are also going to offer students the option of purchasing their own tracksuit more details will follow. Chantelle Yorke SPORTS CO-ORDINATOR Ext 222 chantelle.yorke@pompallier.school.nz Healthy Habits HEALTH CORNER Last week our senior students enjoyed a day with a Health focus. One of the most fascinating and perhaps scary discoveries was the knowledge of gross, health destroying additives in our foods. You can check this out yourself by purchasing an app called Chemical Maze or simply snap these evil numbers and check out the food packets you purchase especially if you experience seemingly unexplainable health issues/concerns. Bad E numbers are: Johanna Luiten-Parker TIC HEALTH TOTARA GROVE SCHOOL 50th Jubilee Celebrations Friday 3 & Saturday 4 June, 2016 Registration forms are available on our website or by contacting the school on , or event@totaragrove.school.nz. Registrations close on 20 th May Please pass this information on to anyone who may be interested. PAST PUPIL UPDATE... There was a recent article in the local paper about the visiting Navy ship Rotoiti. The article focused on a former Whangarei boy and Pompallier student, Sean Kerwick, who is a warfare officer on the ship. It is always wonderful for staff and students to see read about what our former students are doing, and see them working hard to achieve their dreams. For the full story, click here. BUS PASSES... If your child loses their pass, they can apply for a replacement by paying $6.00 to the College office. A temporary bus pass will be issued, and a new pass will be ordered for them. As these are printed off-site, this can take a few days. Page 4

5 MATARIKI FESTIVAL 2016 From 5.00pm, Thursday 16 June College Hall This year Pompallier Catholic College will celebrate the Māori New Year at our second Matariki Festival. Come along to learn about Matariki and be entertained with Māori Performing Arts. Gold coin entry and raffle fundraisers. Schedule: Free Sausage Sizzle Te Wairua o Pomapārie Kapa Haka Performance Matariki Presentation Year 7/8 Inter Whānau Waiata and Haka Competition Patu Performances Prize Giving Nau mau haere mai! Te Whānau o te Kura Pomapārie Upcoming Events for Māori Whānau Wednesday 8 Friday 10 June Ngā Manu Kōrero: Bay of Islands College Thursday 16 June Matariki Festival: 5.00pm, College Hall Thursday 30 June Māori Mass: 12.30pm, College Chapel Monday 4 July Whānau meeting: 7.00pm, College Staffroom NOEL LEEMING OFFER TO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS From time to time we receive an offer through the Catholic Education Office, of special prices offered to friends and families of New Zealand Catholic Schools. Please click here to view the offer and benefit from the special prices on offer. Remember, if you have a student success you would like to share, us at newsletter@pompallier.school.nz Ākona te Reo Learn the Language Tirohia ngā kupu i raro nei. Karawhiua! Look and learn. Give it a go! E hiakai ana ahau I am hungry Mahia ināianei tonu Do it right now! more at: BOT TRIENNIAL TRUSTEE ELECTION Nominations are invited for the election of five parent representatives to the Board of Trustees. A nomination form and a copy of this notice has been posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office. Nominations must be received at the College office no later than noon on Friday 20 May 2016 and may be accompanied by a signed candidates statement. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school. The poll closes at noon on Friday 3 June Signed Kay Kirwan Returning Officer Page 5

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