Invitation to be a Host Parent for a Short Term visit
A group of our local students returned from an exciting trip to China on 19 April 2015. They were buddied by a student from the school (Pan Yu ZhiXin Middle School, Guangzhou) and also stayed with this family – their host family. This was a wonderful experience for our students and gave them a real taste of experiencing another culture with a Chinese family. During Term 3 we will have a visit again from Meijo University High School and Namiki High School. Meijo will be bringing 36 students to visit us from Tuesday 21 July to Tuesday 4 August and Namiki will be bringing 20 students who will be visiting us from Wednesday 19 August to Thursday 27 August. Our own students who went to China benefited greatly from staying with their buddy. We would like to offer the same experience to the students coming to visit us and ask…
Horowhenua College Field of Remembrance
Horowhenua College established a Field of Remembrance in the Quad as a way of acknowledging the service and sacrifice of those who lost their lives in World War I. Each school in New Zealand was allocated 30 White Crosses. Students had to construct the crosses then add a name to each cross. We were supplied with the names of 22 soldiers from our region who all died in service for our country. Also included was a nurse, heroes who won the VC, William Malone who led the Wellington Battalion, Sergeant Dave Gallaher, Captain of the All Blacks who was killed at Passchendaele and Private Basil Mercer the youngest to be killed – he was just 17 years old. 10 MH used their Social Studies periods this week to construct the crosses then laid out the Field of Remembrance in the Quad. Ms Grey Head of Faculty Social Sciences
Waka Walls Art Works from NUA
Horowhenua College’s submitted art works for the Waka Walls will be on display during the Horowhenua Arts Trail. All Year 12 and 13 Painting students submitted work. Their art will be at the Horowhenua Art Society on Bath Street 2-3 May and after this will be moved to Te Takere where it will be on display in the main space for one week. Successful submitters will be notified by the Council in about a week’s time. 10 submissions will be selected for the first display and 10 will be selected for display later in the year. The final works are being unveiled during Youth Week with the scheduled date for unveiling set for Friday 29 May. All submitters and their families will be invited to an afternoon tea function at Te Takere as a celebration. Mrs Gilroy Head of Faculty ARTS
Audrey Wins Tertiary Scholarship
Engineering student Audrey Livirya, Horowhenua Colleges 2014 Dux, has been awarded a Tertiary Scholarship from the Horowhenua District Council. The scholarship carries a $2500 grant towards course fees and related costs, alongside a paid 10 week internship with the Horowhenua District Council. Council Chief Executive, David Clapperton, reported that there was a high number of applicants, all of a highly competitive standard and congratulated Audrey for her success. 2015 sees Audrey heading off to begin a five year double degree in Engineering and Arts at Auckland University. “I’m excited about the Council work experience. I think it will give me a practical sense of what it takes to be an engineer. I know it will really help me shape my career path and map out my areas of interest for study during my university years”.
Start Dates 2015
The College Office will be open from 9.00am – 3.30pm as from Monday 26 January. Senior Management and Deans will be available for enrolments. Please phone the college office (0800 467 694) for enquiries or to make appointments. Wednesday 28 January Year 12 and 13 subject confirmation day 9am Students with surnames from A-H 10am Students with surnames from G-P 11am Students with surnames from R-Z Friday 30 January 2015 Prefect Leadership Training. Meet at 9am at the College Monday 2 February 8.40am-3pm Peer Support Leaders’ Training Tuesday 3 February 8.40am – 3pm Year 9 Students Induction Day with Peer Support Buddies. Bring pen, paper and lunch. Meet outside the hall at 8.40am for the Y9 Powhiri. Parents are welcome to attend. Wednesday 4 February 8.40am – 3.05pm Classes start for all year levels. Thursday 5 February 8.40am – 3.05pm All students in Friday 6 February Waitangi Day – School closed Buses will be running at…
Noel Leeming – Friends and Family Event
Noel Leeming are offering Cost + 10% storewide this week only for friends and family of Horowhenua College. If you are considering a purchase please get along and see the team at Noel Leeming and support our college at the same time! If you are shopping for a BYOD device next year – our recommended device is the iPad Mini 16GB which currently retails for $379. Note that these are in very short supply presently. Print and present the flyer or show it on your smartphone at the Levin store to get the discount. FF_Nov_2014_-_Horowhenua_College_-_1000_A4..pdf
Cultural Awards Evening
Our Cultural Awards Evening will be held in the College Hall on Tuesday 4 November at 7.00 pm. This is an evening designed to showcase and celebrate the cultural life of the school. We are creating a gallery atmosphere in our Hall and highlights of the school’s visual arts, performing arts and creative endeavours will be displayed. Awards will be presented and will be interspersed with performances from our amazingly talented students. It will be an evening of fabulous entertainment and all parents and caregivers are most welcome to attend. Click here to view the list of students who will be recieving an award.
From the Limited Statutory Manager
Kia ora koutou, I was disappointed to read the report about the College in the Manawatu Standard on Thursday 14th August. I decided to write a letter to the Editor saying that I thought the report in the paper was too focussed on bringing up the past instead of understanding the many great things the College does every year. You can see that this version is longer than the version in the paper because to fit my letter in the Editor left out my description of the 2013 prize giving. Yet what lies at the heart of a school and its community if it is not students, their whanau and their shared accomplishments. I have asked that this full letter be posted here for the whanau of Horowhenua College to read if they so choose. Ken Wilson LSM (Finance & Personnel) Horowhenua College LSM Letter to Manawatu Standard.pdf