Principal’s Kōrero

Kia ora koutou

Te Aranga Hopa's success in the Lions Clubs Young Ambassador Award is simply outstanding. This competition is hotly contested and for Te Aranga to triumph with such a distinguished award, with a very strong field, shows the calibre of student we have.

Last week I had the pleasure of supporting Amoho Karetai-Mahanga and his whanau in his selection interview for the McDonald’s Te Tai Tokerau Scholarship. This scholarship is one of the most prestigious awards offered at Auckland University of Technology. I am delighted that the selection panel confirmed the belief we have in this young man and awarded him the scholarship. Amoho continues a proud history of Tikipunga High School students who have been recipients of this award.

Congratulations to our basketball champions for 2019. This impressive achievement shows that Tikipunga High School continues to be a force in secondary school sports.

Next term is the business term for our seniors. They will be working towards completing assessments and qualifications. They will need our continued combined support to ensure they achieve their goals.

On Tuesday 22nd October the Northland District Health Board will be providing free MMR immunisation here at our kura. This is an opportunity to protect our tamariki against measles. Please take advantage of this opportunity if your whanau are not immunised. Let's keep our tamariki safe.

I would also like to acknowledge the work of Lyn Whitfield. Lyn has supported our students over her career as a very skilled and passionate learning support assistant. We wish her well in her retirement.

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, mauri ora ki a tātou katoa. Alec Solomon Principal/Tumuaki

Te Punga Karere o Tukua o Punga Tikipunga Pānui – 27 September 2019

“SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS - THE ONLY OPTION” We Care - Awhina, We Learn – Ako, We Succeed - Angitu

The curtain closes on what has been a very busy term. I am hugely proud of what our students have achieved. This panui highlights a collection of our recent achievements. Several achievements in particular deserve additional recognition.

Lions Clubs Young Ambassadors Awards

1ST PLACE WINNER -Te Aranga Hopa

STUDENTS SUCCESS CELEBRATE – Our mana comes from the success of those around us

To win this award Te Aranga had to submit a CV, complete a panel interview and finally give a speech to a dinner audience.

This award is aimed at students who have served their community and school over the last two years, have leadership abilities in both school and other fields and have sound academic records.

The candidates are of a high calibre and to win this competition recognition of outstanding accomplishments and achievements.

The Tikipunga High School Board of Trustees would like to welcome our new Student Representative Brandy Henare.

We would like to extend our appreciation to our outgoing Student Representative Skyla Anderson-Wynn, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

TIKIPUNGA HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

(Te Aranga Hopa pictured with mum Hinemoa Hopa and Lions Club Representative)

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Please phone the school office to arrange a suitable date and time to enrol your child for 2020. Enrolments can be held either at Tikipunga High School or at your local school.

“Just made it in time to see Sophy Tua Martin receive awards for

• Best All Round Goal Ability

• Outstanding All Round Player

• Youth Leadership. Many thanks to everyone who has helped her to get to where she is now! Much appreciated”. (written by Sophy’s very proud father)

Acknowledging Sporting Excellence

Cross Country Elite

Miriam Paki, Peter Birchall-Mathews and Matatini Swanson represented our kura with pride and passion when they competed in the Northland School Champions Cross Country at Barge Park. Huge effort by the students who placed in the top 50 runners over a field of 200+ competitors. Special acknowledgement to Matatini who placed 8th in the Year 7 girls run.

In only 2 years our boys basketball team are the reigning champions with an impressive, well fought 34-24 victory over WBHS. Congratulations to the coach Bruce Kake (ex THS and a national sporting star himself) and the team: Kaige Mitchell-Young, Sean Cooper,

Congratulations to selected Senior and Services students who completed their Life101's 202 Programme on Wednesday 18 September. Thanks to the Oxford Sports Trust for supporting this initiative.

Congratulations to our very own Bailey Rapana and Ngaira Tawha who will be running out for Ngaphui Ahi in the U14 and U13 grades competing in the upcoming National Maori League tournament this weekend held in Rotorua. Wahine toa proud!

Basketball Champions 2019

Tupou Hutchins, Navarhon Tua-Martin, Amoho Karetai-Mahanga, Te Aranga Hopa, Maddison Kake, Qhaedys Tua-Martin, Regan Skinner and Boston Kake.

Well done to: Year 7 students Illuminys Langman, Miracle Waru, Juarn Tito-Powell and Awatea Poutai the Gardening group harvesting their crop.

PLANTING PERFECTION

KIWI FERNS IN THE MAKING

NETBALL BRILLIANCE

Bailey Rapana U14

Ngaira Tawha U13

LIFE SKILLS 101 THE 202 PROGRAMME

This Sunday we are going to be at the Tikipunga Markets again from 7.30am so come along and see us. In addition to selling our recyclable bags, plants and bric a brac we are offering a mobile haircutting service. Fully qualified hairdresser Kath Manley, who has a child in Te Putahitanga has kindly offered her services. The cost will be $10.00 per haircut. Our students will be taking bookings and payment. We look forward to seeing you there.

When: Sunday 29 September,

Where: Tikipunga Market, (Tiki Tavern Carpark)

Time: 6.30am to 11.00am

On behalf of all the staff and students of Tikipunga High School especially the staff and students of Te Putahitanga, we farewell Mrs Lyn Whitfield.

Lyn is one of our longest serving Learning Support Assistants who joined Tikipunga High School as a teacher aide when Te Putahitanga was called The Sinclair Centre.

Term 3 was sure busy for us in Te Putahitanga. We have been doing hard work in the unit, lots of learning in many different curriculums, prepping for business at the local Market and out-of-school activities. Special mention to the Y.E.S (Young Enterprise Scheme) students, who did awesome work making recyclable bags in preparation of the Sunday markets.

Enjoyable moments this term has been us out and about in the community; great fun at the Whangarei Aquatic Centre, work experience, Circability, visiting the All Blacks and of course the science fair. A great term displaying all of our school values, time for a well-deserved two-week holiday.

Lucy practicing new skills with the Circability

company

FUN TIMES AT TE PUTAHITANGA

Monday weeding group working hard Kaleb and Jaxon keeping weeds at bay

Matua Brian and the talk link class, working hard to learn coreboard communication skills

Tuhoe making excellent progress at

RDA sessions

A message from the Northland District Health Board….PROTECTING YOUR CHILD AGAINST MEASLES

You may be aware that there has been an increase in the number of measles cases in New Zealand with some Northland cases, including Whangarei. We are offering a FREE MMR immunisation at Tikipunga High School on

TUESDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2019 MMR vaccine provides safe and effective protection against measles, mumps and rubella. If you would like your child to receive an MMR vaccination please collect a form from the Main Office, complete it and return to school. If you would like more information please contact your Public Health Nurse.

Robyn Hammann, Public Health Nurse Phone: 0800 746 944 or Mobile: 021 416 324

It has since been through 2 other name

changes before becoming Te Putahitanga. Lyn is an avid gardener, kayaker and waka ama. Her main joy and love are her grandchildren and Lyn will be volunteering at her grandson’s school next term.

From all of us here we wish you well with your new life adventures.

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Fri 27 Sep END OF TERM 3

Tues 1 Oct – Wed 2 Oct Trades Academy Learner Licence

Course (First week of holidays)

Tues 1 Oct – Wed 2 Oct Art Folio Workshop

Mon 14 October START OF TERM 4

Wed 16 October L2 Art Folio Wrkshop Due – 5pm

Fri 18 October 2020 Head Prefect applications close

IMPORTANT DATES – MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Tue 22 October Snr Folio Exhibition – 4pm to 7pm

Thu 24 October ASB NSS Sports Awards

Mon 28 October LABOUR WEEKEND

Thu 31 Oct L2 Sport & Rec Mountain Biking

Thu 31 Oct Special Olympics Athletics

Fri 1 Nov L2 Sport & Rec Mountain Biking

Mon 4 Nov IHAD Research Day – Years 7 to 11

Mon 4 Nov L3 Art Folios and Scholarship Due –

5pm

Wed 6 Nov SENIOR PRAISEGIVING

Thu 7 Nov TEACHER ONLY DAY

Fri 8 Nov NCEA Exams start

Tue 10 Dec TERM 4 ENDS

2020 STUDENT LEADERS

Applications are open for 2020 Student Leaders. Application forms are available to Year 12 students from the Main Office.

Applications close Friday, 18th October.