Term 3 - Week 7

Tēnā koutou,

Last week, we acknowledged the passing of Kīngi Tūheitia - the Māori king.  On Thursday the new Māori Queen was anointed.  Ngā Wai hono i te pō - the youngest child of Kīngi Tūheitia - has been anointed the new leader of the Kīngitanga.  At only 27, she is likely to have a significant influence for the Kīngitanga and across Aotearoa for many years to come.

On Tuesday night we hosted our annual open evening.  The hall was packed with Year 8 students, parents/caregivers and whānau of the prospective new enrolments.  After a short message in the hall we took the attendees on guided tours around our different learning blocks and facilities.  We are immensely proud of what we offer here at Taupo-nui-a-Tia College and we know students are enabled to thrive academically, socially, mentally, and physically if they take advantage of all that we offer. A massive thank you to all the staff and students who gave up their time to host our guests on the night.

As part of the event, we launched our new enrollment video for 2025.  You can view the video here - we are very proud of it! 

As a reminder, other enrollment information is as follows: We appreciate receiving in-zone enrolments as soon as possible.  It helps to guide our planning for 2025.  A further reminder that our out-of-zone enrolment ballot will take place on Wednesday 18 September.  If you currently live out-of-zone and have a child wanting to attend our school, you will need to submit an enrolment application by 4 p.m. on Tuesday 17 September. Online enrolment forms can be found here. For 2025 we have out-of-zone spaces in the following year levels:

• Year 9 = 90 spaces
• Year 10 = 20 spaces
• Year 11 = 5 spaces
• Year 12 = 10 spaces
• Year 13 = 20 spaces
  
  

Winter tournament week was also held this week across the motu/land.  Over 100 students were representing our kura all over the north island.  

• Basketball - junior and senior boys premier teams
• Football - 1st XI girls
  
• Hockey - 1st XI boys, 1st XI girls, and 2nd XI girls
  
• Netball - premier team
  
• Equestrian team
  

We are proud of all the efforts from our teams this week and we know you all will have represented us with pride.

Next week is the second opportunity for students to sit the online assessments for literacy and numeracy.  Kia kaha and all the best to all the students involved.

Have a great weekend.

Ngā mihi

Ben Claxton
PRINCIPAL

                                                       Sporting News

Voice of Rangatahi Survey:
Please encourage your child to complete the Voice of Rangatahi Survey to have their say about physical activity within school. Here is the link https://tinyurl.com/TTC11167

Tournament week results to date:
Basketball:
Junior Boys Prems Basketball team had fantastic results finishing 4th at the Junior Premiership Zone 2 Tournament.
Senior Boys Prems still have another day of torunamnet left. 

Hockey:
Boys 1st XI- 13th at the 2024 Fonders Cup
Girls 1st XI- 21st at the Chica Gilmer Trophy
Girls 2nd XI- 28th at the Mary Clinton Cup

Netball
Prems- 14th in the C grade UNISS

Football 
26th at the Maurice Hulme Tournament today
 
Equestrian:
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College team of 6:
Competitvie Trial/Ride placed 11th
Arena Eventing placed 5th
Dressage placed 9th
Outstanding result overall they finished 8th out of 90 team!
Special mention to Grace Harcourt who was 7th overall out of 183 Year 9/10 riders.

Sports Award Nominations:
Sport awards nominations will open on Monday 9th September.
Click on the link to find a digital copy of the nomination form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pEU3oZ4th35v0bep5Ylqr5iGdBzbOBsv/view?usp=sharing
Alternatively there will be paper copies at the front office. 
Send completed nominations to Nicole Dickins at [email protected]

                                                     Careers Information

Mercury Apprenticeship Programme
Mercury has recently re-introduced a four-year apprenticeship programme for people looking to build a career within the mechanical or electrical trades. They are looking for four apprentices (two mechanical and two electrical) where the successful applicants will work towards achieving a Certificate in Electrical Trade (Level 4) or a Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4). This programme is open to school leavers (who have achieved NCEA level 2 literacy and numeracy) or those looking to embark on a new career path. The start date is flexible based on the successful candidate’s availability. Link: https://careers.mercury.co.nz/jobdetails/ajid/5h2u8/Apprentices-Electrical-Mechanical,36060.html
 
Advance Education Medical Industry Pathway Summit
Considering a career in the Medical Industry? Want to get first hand insights about the workplace reality and income potential from different roles from those who are working within it? The Medical Industry Pathway Summit is FREE for students and has just gone live. It involves interviews with active medical professionals who share their journey, industry insights, day to day realities, income expectations at the various stages, and insight into the roles they serve. Link: https://www.advanceeducation.nz/medical-industry-pathway-summit
 
Rural Health Career Webinar
We would love to invite you to join us for our Rural Health Career Promotion programme Webinars! Do you have a current student interested in studying health? Or do you have students not yet certain about what they want to pursue after high school? We have 11 webinars all focused on a different career in health, presented by current tertiary students studying those degrees. Medicine, Physiotherapy, Paramedicine, Midwifery and more! These informal webinars are a great way to get some information about the varying health careers, and a channel to ask questions and get quick answers. For more information and to register interest, please see here: https://forms.gle/3VKJh3xp6jEH9Dcr6
 
Upcoming Course Planning Sessions
University of Canterbury – 11 September
Massey University – 16 October
University of Otago – 23 October
Please register with Mrs Trent in the Careers Office
 
University of Auckland Course Planning
To assist prospective students in preparing for their first year with us, we have recorded comprehensive course planning advice for all our 2025 undergraduate programmes, except for Law. Information regarding the Law programme will be finalized in the coming weeks, with the planning video expected to be completed by the end of August. We aim for this resource to be invaluable for students in planning their first year, selecting courses, and staying informed about all enrolment details. Go to: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/undergraduate-study-options/information-for-parents/course-advice-2023.html
 
Studying Health Science or Biomedical Science next year?
MoneyHub has published a detailed guide for Year 13 students planning to study Health Science or Biomedical Science at Otago or Auckland University. Our detailed guide has been prepared by two top-performing 4th year Auckland Medical School students and is the first of its kind in New Zealand:
https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/tips-for-studying-biomed-and-health-science.html
 
Must-Know NCEA Resources for Year 11-13
Looking for quality NCEA preparation resources? MoneyHub offers over ten invaluable tools to guide students towards achieving merits and excellence. Perfect for gearing up for internals and externals. Explore now: https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/resources-for-ncea-students.html
 
Fees Free Study
The Government has announced that Fees Free for the first year of study or training will finish at the end of 2024. A final-year Fees Free scheme will replace it, starting from January 2025 with the following parameters:

• Learners entering their final year of study or training from 1 January 2025 and who have not received first-year Fees Free may be eligible for the new final-year Fees Free scheme.
• Eligibility will include provider- and work-based study or training at Levels 3 and above on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework.
  
• Repayment will be made after the learner completes their qualification, with refunds starting from 2026.
  

Mobile Health Group | Hauora Taiwhenua Rural New Zealand Health Scholarships
Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network is partnering with Mobile Health Group to offer our rural youth financial support in their pursuit of health studies. The four scholarships (with at least one targeted at Māori/Pasifika students), each valued at $5,000, will be offered to any rural secondary student entering their first year of full-time undergraduate study in Nursing, Medicine, or allied health-related courses at any New Zealand Universities, Polytechnics, or PTEs. Supporting the rural youth in these communities is a crucial solution to reducing the rural healthcare worker shortage. The closing date for applications is 5pm, 30th September 2024. For more information on how to apply and the eligibility criteria, see:
https://htrhn.org.nz/news-media/scholarship/
 
Survey & Spatial NZ Scholarship
Survey & Spatial NZ offers an annual scholarship of $1000 for school leavers intending to enrol in a tertiary surveying or spatial qualification. Students within the Tauranga, Rotorua, Whakatane and Taupo region can apply, with a 31/12/24 closing date for applications. See the notices in Career Central for more information and an application form.
 
Scholarships
MoneyHub has compiled a comprehensive guide to scholarships for students planning to start university in 2025. Available at MoneyHub Scholarship Guide, this resource lists scholarships from all universities, along with exclusive opportunities for Maori, Pacific, and International students. The guide, updated regularly, includes application tips and deadlines, helping students easily navigate the scholarship process.
 
Looking to learn a trade or explore apprenticeships? 
Check out MoneyHub's comprehensive guide, a must-read for anyone considering an apprenticeship. Visit MoneyHub's Apprenticeship Guide to learn more:
https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/apprenticeships.html
 
Looking for a part-time job? 
Check out MoneyHub's newly updated Student Jobs guide! With over 60 employers and valuable job application tips, find your next opportunity here: https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/student-jobs.html
  
CV Writing and Interview Preparation
Discover MoneyHub's invaluable resources for CV writing (https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/cv-template-students.html) and interview preparation (https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/common-job-interview-questions-students.html). These tools are designed to empower students in their job application journey. Explore and step into the job market with confidence!
 
Money Guide
MoneyHub has crafted a comprehensive guide for students, designed to provide essential tools and knowledge for building a healthy relationship with money. Explore it here: 
https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/money-in-a-nutshell.html
 
Gateway
Gateway provides structured workplace learning across a range of industries. Senior students are provided with opportunities to try out potential careers, gain experience and build links with workplaces that could lead to potential future employment. We still have spaces available, specifically for Yr12 and Yr13 students. See Nicola Thomsen in the Gateway Office to register your interest.
 
Any business wanting to host a student for work experience?
Every year we are funded to put out 70 of our senior students on voluntary work experiences. From these work experiences come some amazing things….... confidence, a sense of belonging, the knowledge that they can add some value, learning about industries that they know very little about and sometimes the opportunity of potential employment. Everything that is learned on a work experience contributes to a future decision and learning work ready skills are vital for life beyond school. Do you know a business that would like to host a Taupo-nui-a-Tia College student for a 10-day work experience? If this is something that you would like to know more about, please contact Nicola Thomsen, Gateway Coordinator, e-mail: [email protected]

We are looking for homestay families!
 
Would you like to host a student from Germany, Japan or Italy? Our students will be staying for 4 weeks, 1 or 2 terms, or a full year.
 
We are seeking welcoming homes and families that would love to host a student and experience a different culture. It is a great opportunity for you to show off our beautiful town and district.
 
Are you able to:
Make them part of your family and involve them in family activities?
Show your student some of our country, Kiwi ways and culture?
Provide them with their own room and three meals a day?
 
The homestay family allowance will be $320 per week from January 2025.
 
Please contact Pip Hamilton:
[email protected]
or text 0274217696