Term 3 - Week 3

Tēnā koutou,

As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, we are in the subject selection season for the 2025 academic year.  Pleasingly, the students have had a number of opportunities this week to begin planning their subjects for next year.  On Tuesday we held an assembly for our senior students to set goals for the remainder of the academic year and remind students about the correlation between attendance and achievement.  The careers roadshow was also held on Tuesday for Years 10 and above - thanks to Denise Trent, our Careers Advisor, for organising the visits to the Great Lake Centre.

It was great to see loads of our students and whānau at the subject selection evening we held on Wednesday.  This was another opportunity for students and whānau to collect information about certain options which are available for students in different year levels.

Online subject selection has now been activated via the login section on our website.  Many of our students have already favourited particular options that are of interest to them, so hopefully the actual selection aspect should be relatively smooth.  It is a good idea to go through the selection process with your child to ensure you are also informed about what the different options include.

Next week we celebrate Maths week/wiki Pāngarau across the motu.  Our Mathematics faculty always have a range of activities for the students and staff to get involved in.  The purpose of Maths week is to encourage children to pursue maths by promoting a more positive and inclusive approach - quite topical if you have been following the recent announcements about the Maths action plan. 

Lastly, this term’s policy review on SchoolDocs is available for review.  If interested, use this link to log into school docs and select current review.

Have an awesome weekend!

Ngā mihi

Ben Claxton
PRINCIPAL

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Upcoming events:

15th &16th August, Ski & Snowboard  team training, Mt Ruapehu.

                                                     Careers Information

Year 13 Learning Hub
Students wanting to pursue a vocational pathway can be part of our exciting Learning Hub. The Learning Hub is a 3-part programme aimed at giving students an experience within their chosen trade, practical hands-on experience through a Gateway course and a classroom theory component, giving students a “real world” understanding. Students will be in a dedicated Hub class.
Students attend a Level 3 Trades course aimed at preparing them for apprenticeships within their chosen trade. The number of credits available from the different trade programmes vary between 30 and 50+ credits. The following courses could be available in Taupo (dependent on numbers)/ alternatively they would run in Rotorua:

• Electrical Pre-Trade Foundation
• Construction
  
• Automotive Engineering
  
• NZC in Automotive Engineering
  
• Farming & Agriculture
  
• Barbering
  
• NZ Certificate in Make-up and Skin Care
  

The Gateway component is designed to give students a “workplace experience” within a local business organisation in their chosen trade. Here they can get an understanding of the day-to-day work life routine of their trade and also participate in the work life culture. There are units of work that are completed as part of the Gateway experience. Students also gain 12 Level 3 credits by completing the health & safety in the workplace course.
The in-classroom theory component of the course consists of 5 unit standards covering topics such as career planning, employment relations and personal financial management. There are a total of 16 Level 3 credits available within the in-class component.
Students need to select 13HUB when making their course selection.
See Mrs Trent in the Careers Office for further information.
 
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.
  

Upcoming University Open Days
Massey University Auckland Campus – 16 August
Massey University – Wellington Campus – 23 August
Victoria University of Wellington – 23 August
AUT University Open Day – 24 August
The University of Auckland – 24 August
The University of Canterbury – 30 August

University of Auckland Open Day 24 August
Get a taste of your future. Explore our vibrant campus in the heart of Auckland, meet staff and students, and get a feel for what Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland is all about. Register at: https://manawa-mai.ac.nz/register?utm_source=OpenDay-page&utm
 
AUT Open Day 24 August
Don’t miss the chance to explore your study options at AUT’s open day. Attend information sessions, discover our world-class facilities, and meet our academic staff who can help you make the best decision for study in 2025. Register now: https://www.aut.ac.nz/live?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bms-aut-live-2024&utm
 
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
 
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.
 
The Future of Accounting 2024
The University of Waikato is hosting an inspiring careers event, 'The Future of Accounting 2024', at their Hamilton campus on Wednesday, 14 August at 4.30pm. This event is open to all secondary school students in years 12-13 and family/whānau. Save the date in your calendar and register now to secure your seats!
 
Thinking about University
Universities New Zealand—Te Pōkai Tara’s 2025 Thinking about university? resources are now live at www.thinkingaboutuni.nz. This has information on all the undergraduate degrees and majors New Zealand’s eight universities are offering for 2025. 
 
University of Auckland Scholarships
It’s an exciting time! You’re finishing school this year, looking ahead and thinking about where to from here. You may be eligible for a scholarship - see https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-types/undergraduate-scholarships/entry-level-and-first-year-scholarships.html?utm
 
2025 Keystone Trust Property and Construction Tertiary Scholarships
Keystone Trust Study Awards are the premier industry scholarships offered to students taking up studies for a career in the property and construction sector and we are inviting applications from 1 June until 1 September 2024. Students can apply for both a Study Award and the Keystone Trust and C3 Construction scholarship provided they meet the necessary criteria for both.
A Study Award offers a recipient:

• a scholarship of $5,500 per annum for up to three years for tertiary study/ textbooks/course costs/accommodation ($16,500)
• industry mentoring and networking opportunities
  
• a first-year study buddy with an existing Keystone Trust student
  
• introductions to our industry sponsors
  
• workshops, site visits and paid internships
  
• pastoral support through our dedicated Student Liaison Manager

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/
 
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
 
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]