BREAM BAY COLLEGE
NEWSLETTER
Thursday 7 March, 2024
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Kia ora
koutou
It has been
a busy start up for 2024. The excitement of a new year, new goals, as well as
multiple events to support our rangatahi to connect and be active.
Last week
we ran the Inter House Athletics competition. It was a fun day with a friendly and
supportive atmosphere. Student Leaders from every house were visible and
proactive helping to organise younger ones and lead events. Congratulations to Inverness House for
taking out the comp. There was also some amazing individual performances and
some records broken by our young athletes. We were really impressed with the
number of our students who gave it a go even when they were nervous about
participating in some events.
As a school
community we want to reiterate the message I gave at our powhiri at the start of
the year, intimidation or violence are not acceptable. Violence has wide range
of negative impacts on our school and community and there is always another
option to deal with challenging situations. We always have staff on duty during
break times, very proactive school leaders and great support from our Guidance
Counsellor and Learning Support Centre who can all help students to manage the
challenges of adolescence.
This week our school assembly was a celebration to announce the students’ leaders for each House. The leaders have shown they are committed to the kaupapa at Bream Bay College and are ready to be role models and support our young ones. There are still more opportunities for those who missed out to gain skills and experiences as leaders and we hope that the highly proactive leadership from our Year 13’s continues throughout the year.
We also used Assembly to badge our Student Representative on the Board of Trustees Erelyn Lunjevich. She was elected by the student body through in 2023. Erelyn is already contributing valuable insights from a student’s experience to the Board discussions and decision making. We look forward to working with Erelyn for the rest of this year as we strive to improve our school.
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UPCOMING DATES TO
REMEMBER
Friday 29 March Monday 1 April Tuesday 2 April
Easter holidays
Wednesday 10 April
Board of Trustees meeting 6pm in Boardroom
Friday 12 April
Last day Term 1, 2024
Monday 29 April
First day Term 2, 2024
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Student Councils began last week and hold a critical place in the school organising events and promoting positive messages across our kura. Many thanks to the students who have committed to being involved and we hope that more students take this valuable opportunity to make connections, develop new skills and have a positive impact on our school community.
The 2024 house leaders have been chosen, and we are delighted to introduce the following students:
Sutherland House: Caitlin Agustin, Levi Williams, Aleena Everitt, and Isaac Toovey.
Inverness House: Calem Taiapa, Reuben Showler, Hannah Cross, and Erelyn Lunevich.
Ross House: Troy Mckenzie, Milly Robertson, Alessandra Hamilton, and Izaiahs Linton.
Argyll House: Grace Fetelika, Havana Te Pania-Herbert, Waihoroi Ashby, and Cirtus McShane.
These students will assume various responsibilities for their respective houses. These tasks include organising house events, leading house assemblies, collaborating with Whānau teachers and our Deans, and conveying crucial messages from council meetings to the student body.
These students have already showcased exceptional leadership abilities during Swimming and Athletics and are dedicated to putting in hard work and effort for both the houses and the Kura across all aspects of school life.
We are nearing the end of Week 6 which signals the end of the start up of the year and an opportunity to find our flow. It is an important time of the year for students to build good habits, commit to their learning and be organised so that they are prepared for a successful year. Attendance is up by 5% when we compare to this time last year and the number of students who have critically low attendance has declined significantly. We thank you for your support and we ask that you continue to do your bit to drive commitment and high standards so that our young people are set up for success.
Ngā mihi nui
Julian Cosgrove
CURRICULUM REPORT MARCH 2024
NCEA Level 1 Update
Last week we had an NCEA Level One Information Evening. Loads of whānau and students came to find out about the expectations for this level, the assessments and more. These are some key takeaways from the presentation:
1. The changes to the NCEA Curriculum for Level One:
2. The requirements to get NCEA Level One:
- 60 credits at any level (1, 2 or 3)
- 10x Literacy or Te Reo Matatini credits (Co-requisites) - 10x Numeracy or Te Pāngarau credits (Co-requisites)
3. The Co-requisites are a new requirement to gain the NCEA Qualification.
Information: Known as the CAAs: Common Assessment Activities
Information: Must achieve this to gain NCEA qualification
What? Numeracy / Pāngarau & Literacy / Matatini testing
Who? Any student achieving 4A+ on their AsTTLe testing (Years 9, 10 & 11+)
How? In English or Te reo
When? 2x opportunities per year (2024: Term 2 Week 5 & Term 3 Week 9)
Details: 20 credits total
Details: 10 credits for numeracy
Details: 5 credits for reading / 5 credits for writing
Parent & Student Concerns: What if I don’t pass it? Like I don't get my 20 numeracy and literacy
credits? Re-take at each opportunity at any level ie Level 1, 2 or 3: Not a fail each time! Simply,
some students are more equipped with literacy & numeracy skills. The school will absolutely support
your child. There are some other NCEA standards that can be credited for the Co-requisites: (CAAs.)
Come to the next information
session! (Advertised in our newsletters, on Facebook and via school emails).
You are not alone if you are not sure about school systems, NCEA the portal,
the junior curriculum and all assessments. Please keep asking us the questions
so we can provide information that our whānau actually need… not what we think
you need.
Sarah Molloy, Deputy Principal (Curriculum)
SCHOOL ATHLETICS DAY 2024
On 29th February Bream Bay College held their annual school
athletics day. There were 42 field
events and 62 track events completed in the course of the day, with the
majority of the school participating and some students undertaking every event
in their age grade. This year a fun
event was added with gumboot throwing, 3 legged race, moon hopping and obstacle
course, these proved very popular with the students. The inter house competition was very closely
fought with the winner on the day being Inverness. Thanks to all of the staff who made the day a
huge success.
AGE GRADE CHAMPIONS
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1st
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2nd
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3rd
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SUB JUNIOR
GIRLS
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Khalea Carson
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Elle Webb
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Ella Green
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SUB JUNIOR
BOYS
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Tane Anderson
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Lucas Batten
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Jackson
Guckert
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JUNIOR GIRLS
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Kara Jacoby
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Hayley Pirihi
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Olivia Beddis
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JUNIOR BOYS
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Quinton
Showler
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Kurt Mirus
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Kayden Hoverd
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INTERMEDIATE
GIRLS
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Larissa
Tanuvasa
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Harmony
Cordell-Hunt
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Chayse Aarts
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INTERMEDIATE
BOYS
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Levi Cook
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Joel McGlone
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Rory Doherty
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SENIOR GIRLS
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Alessandra
Hamilton
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Sam Huru
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Ashleigh
Whyte & Ana Vinaka
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SENIOR BOYS
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Harris
Lymburn
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Harlem Cooper
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Mako Joass
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RECORDS:
Breeze Paikea – SJ Girls Shotput –
8.85(8.15m) – 2.65kg
Kurt Mirus – Junior Boys Longjump –
5.38 (5.10m)
Inverness – House relay – 1.57.12
(1.57.28)
HOUSE POINTS:
1st – Inverness - 953 2nd – Sutherland - 860 3rd – Ross - 799 4th – Argyll - 733
CARNIVAL/CHAMPIONSHIP SWIMMING DAY 2024
On Friday 16th February Bream Bay College held their
annual inter house swimming carnival.
The carnival programme was a mixture of fun events including truck and
trailer, dolphin dive, boogie board racing and donut racing. There were also the inter house competitive
relays and the 25m races. With the help
of both staff and parents and the eagerness of the students the day was a huge
success.
On Friday 23rd February and Friday 1st March
the Championship Swimming Races were held. Thankyou to the parents, staff and
students who helped with timekeeping.
RESULTS:
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SUB JUNIOR GIRLS
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SUB JUNIOR BOYS
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1st – Darcy Baker
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2nd – Olivia Ferreira
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3rd – Peyton Murray
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JUNIOR GIRLS
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JUNIOR BOYS
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1st – Kaylee Addy
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1st – Timba Linton
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2nd – Kohana Pirihi
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2nd – Levi Costello
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3rd – Niamh Inglis
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3rd – Asher Harrington
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INTERMEDIATE GIRLS
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INTERMEDIATE BOYS
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1st – Ava Pullan
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1st – Mahko Linton
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SENIOR GIRLS
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SENIOR BOYS
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1st – Chelsea Rickey
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1st – Izaiahs Linton
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2nd – Harris Lymburn
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3rd – Reuban Showler
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Fairley Cup – 2OOm Winners Boys – Izaiahs Linton Girls -
Olivia Hay
HOUSE POINTS:
1st Ross - 679 2nd Inverness - 526 3rd Sutherland - 372 4th – Argyll - 273
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