Term 3 - Week 2

Tēnā koutou,

Importantly, we are very much in our subject selection season for 2025.  It may seem early, but completing this process now gives us time to help construct the overall timetable for next year as well as consider staffing implications.  This week, during levels assemblies, our students have been presented with information about what options are available for next year.  Students have also been in discussion with whānau and subject teachers.  We want to ensure we are doing our best to support students and whānau to make informed decisions about future pathways.

Another way to enhance the subject selection process is the Careers Roadshow.  On Tuesday 6 August, Years 10 and above will attend the roadshow at the Great Lake Centre.  The Careers Roadshow is a great opportunity for students to gain insight into potential career options.

A further event to support the subject selection process is our subject selection afternoon.  This event is for years 10 and above in 2025 and will take place next Wednesday 7 August from 4:30-6:30 pm - in our hall and music room.  Our year level deans, as well as representatives from our different faculties will be available to answer questions that you or your child may have about a potential option for next year.  No bookings are required.  

Online subject selection will open on Thursday 8 August via the login section on our website.  Here you will find up-to-date and relevant information about the different options we will have available in 2025.

If you wish to have further information around the new NCEA Level 1 qualification, information evenings will be coming up in Term 4. 

Our sports photos will take place in our hall next Friday 9 August.  Students have been given information about the schedule for the day.  Any Term 4 2023 sports teams will also be included as they were not captured last year.  Our extra-curricular sporting opportunities rely heavily on our volunteer coaches and managers, so I just wanted to make special mention of all our coaches, managers, and teachers in charge  involved in sport in 2024. Thank you!

Ngā mihi

Ben Claxton
PRINCIPAL

                                                       Sporting News

Upcoming events:

5th August - Golf Eagles, Te Puke 
7th August- Jnr Badminton Finals. Tauranga
8th August- Clay Target
9th August- BOPSS Jnr Basketball Champs, Tauranga 

                                                     Careers 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.
  

Taupō District Careers Roadshow 6 August
The Taupō District Roadshow is held every two years at the Great Lakes Centre. This year our Year 10 to Year 12 students will be attending the Careers Roadshow in Year Level groups with their subject teacher during the relevant period and the Year 13 students can attend during their study period or lunchtime as follows:
Period 1 – Year 10
Period 2 – Year 11
Period 3 – Year 12 and Year 12/13 combined classes
The aim of the day is for students to have the opportunity to talk face to face with the widest range of employers, industry, government departments and training providers. Students can also find out more about their pathway if they already know what they want to do.  
 
Physio Career Event Evening 9 August
The Pasifika Physiotherapists Association (PPA) invites your students, aiga/families, and anyone interested to attend their free career event "Interested in Physio" on Friday 9th August from 5:30pm - 7:30pm held at Wintec - Te Pukenga. Aotearoa needs more physiotherapists! There is huge demand for health workers in general, and a huge need for health workers who have Pacific heritage. At this free event they will shed some light on what physios do, hear about how to get into the physio program, have a physio student panel for questions about the journey, and there will be food and lots of opportunities to win free prizes. Whilst there is a definite need for Pacific physios, they do invite anyone interested in a career as a physio to attend!
 
Upcoming University Open Days
Massey University Manawatū Campus – 7 August
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
 
Hands-on at Otago 2025 – Applications now open
This is a unique opportunity for students (who will be in Years 12 and 13 in 2025) to come down and experience a week of Otago student life. If you haven’t heard about Hands-On at Otago before, students stay on campus in one of our residential colleges and choose a subject to study for the week. There are 25 subjects are on offer, from across Business, Health Sciences, Humanities (Arts) and Sciences. They’ll learn from our world-class academic staff, meet students their age from schools across the country and participate in a huge range of activities that will challenge and inspire them for the year ahead. Hands-On will run from Sunday 12 January to Friday 17 January 2025. It’s important to note that we tend to receive more applications than we have places available, so we encourage students to put time and effort into their applications, and share with us why they should be offered a place. Their application is often the deciding factor in their acceptance. Do you want to know more about the programme? Head online: otago.ac.nz/hands-on-at-otago  Here you’ll find videos, info on costs, scholarships (there are lots of these available and we really encourage all students to apply for one), fundraising ideas, accommodation information, transport options and more. However, if you have more specific questions, feel free to contact one of our team: [email protected] – we are always happy to help. Applications close 8 August.

Pāmu Apprenticeship Scheme
Pāmu are offering an apprenticeship scheme. Be part of the new future of farming, experience both dairy and livestock, get qualified and be guaranteed full-time employment in farming. Register your interest at: www.pamunewzealand.com/apprenticeshipscheme
 
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]