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RONCALLI COLLEGE
NEWSLETTER
‘ TO SEEK TRUTH AND PEACE ’
KIMIHIA TE PONO ME TE RANGIMARIE
27 July 2012
Issue 7, Term 2
Dear Parents and Caregivers
In this newsletter I would like to take the opportunity to update you on some very exciting development
projects that I believe will enhance future teaching and learning opportunities at the College. I also invite
your feedback and ask for your support.
 Many of you will be aware that in 2011, in response to our growing roll and shortage of classroom
space, the Roncalli Development Trust funded the refurbishment/development of the Chanel Block
at the west end of the College. This now provides us with an additional, large, state of the art
classroom, an outdoor education storage/teaching facility and a double carport for our school vans
and trailers. This extra teaching space has eased pressure on our facilities and has allowed us not to
have to use the school library as a timetabled teaching space. The funding from the Roncalli
Development Trust comes from the Parent Partnership Donation that you pay to the College each
year and I thank all of you who support the College by paying that donation.
 This term the College will finally get a major upgrade to our computer network (SNUP – School
Network Upgrade Project). This is a government initiative aimed at improving technology in
schools. We will receive new fibre optic cabling, ethernet switching and power/computer outlets.
The cost of this project will exceed $200,000 of which 2/3 will be covered by the government and
1/3 by our proprietor. This will significantly improve the speed/reliability/functionality of our
network, allow students and teachers greater access to technology and enable us to connect to UFB
by 2013.
 Roncalli has just purchased a brand new school van. It is a Toyota Hiace 3.0 Diesel 12 seater
minibus. I would like to acknowledge and thank the Lions Foundation and Roncalli PTA for their
very generous contributions. All bookings for school vans are now done on-line (SOBBS) or through
the College office.
 Finally, I would like to announce our latest exciting project which is the proposed conversion of our
existing library into a multi-purpose information/learning centre. This project will follow on from
our SNUP upgrade and offer our students increased e-learning facilities in addition to our existing
library facilities. I have had some plans and concept drawings prepared and have the support of the
PTA for some funding. In fact, the proceeds from this year’s School Fair will go towards this project.
To this end, I do hope you support the Roncalli Fair as it is a major source of fundraising for our PTA.
RONCALL
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Until next time
Chris Comeau
Principal
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UPCOMING EVENTS
JULY
30
31
Otago University Evening 7.00-8.30pm (ASB Pavilion)
St Thomas Sports Exchange (Roncalli hosts)
CONGRATULATIONS 1ST XV
ON YOUR WIN OVER
MARLBOROUGH BOYS ON
SATURDAY 28 JULY
RONC 23-18 MBHS
AUGUST
1
Aoraki Boys Basketball
2
Aoraki Girls Basketball
2
Probus Concert 11-12 T&C
7
Yr 11 Retreat
PTA meeting 7pm (School Library)
8
Yr 11 Retreat
8
Uniform shop open 3.30-4.30pm
9
University Canterbury Information Evening 6.00-7.30pm
(Function Centre)
9
Yr 10 interhouse football at lunchtime
10
Yr 10 interhouse football at lunchtime
13-17 Yr 12/13 Outdoor Education & Yr 13 Physical Education
Snow Week
13
Aoraki Skiing
14-15 Yr 11 Outdoor Education First Aid course
14
ICAS Maths Competition
15
Roncalli Rugby Quiz Night 7pm at The Sail
16
Studylink evening 6.00-7.30pm
17
New Zealand Ballet visit
18
SISS & Aoraki Motorcross Champs
20-24 International Languages Week
20
Senior Student NCEA External entry check
21
Otago Polytechnic course confirmation (lunchtime)
22
University Canterbury Course Confirmation (period 4 and
lunchtime)
Uniform shop open 3.30-4.30pm
23
Junior Conferencing 1.00-6.00pm
24
Academic Assembly
26-28 Yr 11 Outdoor Education Mountaincraft trip
29
Yr 10-12 course selection evening
31
House Singing
31-1 Graphics/Visual Arts students at Victoria University Open
Day
SEPTEMBER
2
Fathers Day
Youth Mass 5.00pm
3-7
Tournament Week
7
School Mass
16
College Fair
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
INTERNATIONAL WRITING SUCCESS
Year 9 student Molly Piddington was recently selected as one of ten successful entries for the Skulduggery
Pleasant 'Ten Times the Awesome competition. Her chapter along with those from Australia, the UK and
USA was personally selected by the author as being of particular 'awesomeness'.
Skulduggery Pleasant is a series of novels written by Derek Landy that merge the genres of horror,
comedy, mystery, romance and fantasy. The success of the series has resulted in Landy being awarded the
coveted Red House Children's and Hampshire Book Awards. A smashing success world wide, readers love
the mix of horror and fantasy, an offbeat tale of a 12-year-old Irish girl who teams up with the skeleton of a
dead magician to fight the powers of evil. If you are interested you can find out more at
www.skulduggerypleasant.co.uk/.
Molly will have the opportunity meet Derek Landy when he comes to Christchurch next month. Her
delicious humour in emulating the style of Landy is evident in her winning entry below.
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Valkyrie groaned, and sat up. “I told you it was a trap.” She said.
“No, you said it looked like a trap.” Skulduggery corrected. “That’s completely different.”
He helped her up as a door opened behind them and Sadistica Tortura walked through, an unsettling smile on her
lips. Her long, blonde hair was in a tight bun, and her blue eyes sparkled maliciously. A sword hung on her hip, but it
looked out of place, clashing with her elegant, expensive clothes.
“How nice of you to join us.” Sadistica chuckled, smirking. “I really didn’t expect-“
“How long will we be here?” Valkyrie interrupted. Sadistica smirk faded slightly, to be replaced by a slight frown.
“Pardon?” She said, slightly confused.
“I just wanted to know how long I’ll be here. I’m supposed to be babysitting Alice.” Valkyrie explained, looking
serious.
“And Ghastly said he’d finish my suit today.” Skulduggery interjected. Sadistica gritted her teeth.
“You shouldn’t worry about that. You should worry about the prospect of imminent death.” She growled.
“I don’t like your outfit.” Valkyrie ignored Sadistica’s comment.
“I’m already dead.” Skulduggery said happily. “So I’m going to keep worrying, alright?”
“Shut up!” Sadistica hissed furiously.
“Why?” Valkyrie snickered. “Are we getting on your nerves?”
“No, I just want to threaten you with unbelievably painful torture.” Sadistica managed a sneer.
“Sounds fun. Can I go first?” Skulduggery said eagerly.
“Why aren’t you two scared!?” Yelled Sadistica, glaring at the two angrily. “I’m about to kill you both, and you don’t
seem to care!”
“Well, your face scares me.” Smirked Valkyrie.
“Ignorant brat!” Sadistica roared, slashing at Valkyrie and narrowly missing her cheek with the tip of the sword.
Valkyrie flinched away, and then looked annoyed.
“I know.” Skulduggery said sadly. “She couldn’t tell the difference between my borrowed skull and my real one.”
“I couldn’t care less!” Sadistica snarled, pointing her sword at Skulduggery.
“Be careful of my hat.” Skulduggery pointed to it. “It was very expensive.”
“Skulduggery, Ghastly makes all your clothes, including your hat, for free.” Valkyrie rolled her eyes, smirking.
“Well, if I did pay for it, it would be very expensive.” Skulduggery nodded.
Sadistica stomped a foot on the floor. “I’m here too!”
“You’re more immature than Valkyrie.” Skulduggery sniggered.
“I’m not immature!” Valkyrie protested.
“Neither am I!” Hissed Sadistica, jabbing Skulduggery in the arm, which earned a yell of pain from him.
“I prove my point.” He muttered.
“Oh, I’ve had enough of this!” Sadistica yelled, lunging at Skulduggery, who proceeded to punch her square in the
face.
“It was getting rather boring.” Skulduggery chuckled as Sadistica slumped to the floor.
“That was extraordinarily easy.” Valkyrie commented drily, poking Sadistica.
“I am a genius.” Skulduggery shrugged, walking to the door.
“You say it like it’s obvious.” Valkyrie laughed, following him.
“It is.” Skulduggery nodded as he left the cell. “I made it so obvious so you wouldn’t forget.”
“Of course you did.” Valkyrie laughed, shutting and locking the door behind them. “Of course.”
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
UNIFORM SURVEY
The Student Council have proposed some initiatives regarding the Senior College uniform at Roncalli
College. In order to evaluate these initiatives we would like to have some consultation and feedback from
our community. Please go to the following link and complete this short survey. The link is also available
from our website www.ronalli.school.nz Many thanks for your time.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XJ7HD27
2nd HAND UNIFORMS
Our Uniform Shop is open every second Wednesday from 3.30-4.30pm. The next open date is Wednesday
8 August. Second hand items that are handed in to the school office for sale need to be in good condition.
Please label any second hand items clearly with your name and contact details and the amount you want
for the item (or we will price accordingly). Kilts, summer skirts and blazers should all be drycleaned.
COLLEGE MAGAZINE
The costing of our College Magazine has been finalised and has been included on your term account. We
have allocated one per family. If you would like additional family copies, please pay at the office.
NCEA FEES
The accounts for candidates entering standards on the National Qualifications Framework were posted last
term. Application forms for financial assistance are available at the College office or on the NZQA website
http.www.nzqa.govt.nz/ ncea/acrp/secondaryforms.html. You may qualify for financial assistance if you
receive a benefit or hold a Community Services Card. Please return the completed form to the College
office by Thursday 30 August to qualify.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S HILLARY AWARD
This is an excellent programme which gives young people (14 to 25 yrs) the opportunity to develop skills
and attributes which will accompany them through life. There are four key areas of activity – skills, service,
sport and adventurous journey. There are three levels of award – Bronze, Silver and Gold. These awards
are well recognised internationally.
Usually students start at the bronze level in Year 10 or when they turn 14, with each level being worked on
through the course of a year. However, there are several different configurations, including direct entry to
silver/gold for senior students, which essentially means that it is never too late to begin.
Roncalli College supports students engaged in this award. For example, the year 10 outdoor education
camp at Boyle river meets the Adventurous Journey component for Bronze level. For more information
about the Hillary Award, visit the website: www.dofehillary.org.nz We also have some pamphlets available
at the school office.
Mr Guy Sutherland has been coordinating this programme for some time, and has a register of currently
enrolled students. As a parent of two young people currently involved in the award I have offered to assist
Guy with the maintenance of the programme. I would like to hear from each student so that I can update
your details, which level you are working on and what service you are undertaking, how you are
configuring your award and whether you need any further assistance, for example finding a service to
volunteer for. My name is Jillian Woodall and you can get in touch with me by email:
candjwoodall@clear.net.nz or phone 688 8617 or text 027 306 7799.
ROWING QUIZ NIGHT
We are having a Quiz night at The Sail on Wednesday 1 August to support fundraising for uniforms for the
Roncalli rowing team this year. Please let me know if you can gather a team of four or if you are interested
in a fun time. Lots of spot prizes. Cost is $10 dollars per person. Contact Gerard Cody 027 220 5541
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ACADEMIC FOCUS FOR TERM 3
Term 3 is a critical term for academic success. It is an extremely busy term in which a number of important
deadlines must be met. The following information provides some insight into the happenings of this term.
Students are being encouraged to take ownership of their courses. Over the next two weeks teachers will
be talking with senior students to ensure they are enrolled in the appropriate and correct internal and
external standards. For year 13 students this also includes entry into NCEA Scholarship examinations.
SENIOR STUDENT COURSE SIGN-OFF
On 20 August all senior students will be given a copy of their entries for NCEA externally assessed
standards to be checked and signed. They will need to return these to the College office by 24 August. On 3
September senior students will be given a copy of their NCEA internally assessed standards for checking
and signing.
SENIOR EXAMINATIONS
Senior Examinations week is 17-21 September. Students will be given an examination timetable on
Monday 6 August. It will also be available on the website.
PLANNING FOR 2013
On 20 August year 10-12 students will be given a copy of the Senior Course book. We have a Course
Selection evening planned for 29 August whereby information will be given to parents (and students): year
10 - 4.00pm, year 11 – 5.30pm and year 12 –
5.30pm. Following on from these presentations,
students are requested to sign off their course
with Curriculum Leaders. More information
regarding this will be available closer to the time.
ACADEMIC ASSEMBLY
We have an academic assembly planned for
period 1 on 24 August. This is to congratulate and
celebrate excellence from our students.
JUNIOR CONFERENCING
Junior Conferencing is to be held on 23 August
from 1-6pm in the College Gymnasium. Senior
students will be released at lunchtime for exam
leave for the afternoon.
SENIOR CONFERENCING
Senior Conferencing is the first day of Term 4 (15
October), and staff will be available to meet with
all parents and senior students over the course of
the day. Junior students will have an extended
holiday break on this day.
CULTURAL
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House singing practices are well underway.
The competition is on 31 August.
Coming up ….. Arts Festival during the last
week of this term.
On the last Thursday of Term 2 Roncalli held a
successful Concert ‘n’ Candles evening with performances by music students. Photos are available on
our website http://www.roncalli.school.nz/Arts/Concert+and+Candles.html
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2012 COLLEGE FAIR – SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
2012 College Fair Date— Sunday 16 September 10.30am start. Mark your calendar now!!
This is our school’s major fundraiser for the year. Our project for funds raised at this year’s fair is the refurbishment
of the College Library into a state-of-the-art learning centre - RONCALL
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CAN YOU HELP US WITH THE FAIR?

We are looking for more great fences to put our fair signs on. If you have a big fence that is in a prime spot we
could use around Timaru, I would love to hear from you. Please ring Geoff Fuller 684 5962.

We are looking for members of our school community who are interested in advertising on our full page
Advertising Feature for Fair Day in the Timaru Herald. If you would like to be involved, please contact: Sally
McCoid 688 8139.
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Also please remember donations for the plant stall when you are working in your garden over the next few
weeks or so. Bulbs are probably the main thing which will be up at this early stage of the season. Please contact:
Pirjo Rutland 614 8333.
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Look out all your good quality used clothing, books, games, and items for the white elephant and silent auction.
For further information or queries please phone: Bridget Duff 686 2652.
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All raffle books are now out. Please return sold books to the College office as soon as possible. If you would like
extra books to sell, please contact the College office or Bernadette Cockburn 686 1164
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Donations of goods or vouchers suitable for raffle prizes would be appreciated. Please phone Barb Scott 615
7531 if you are able to help out with this.
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Donations of meat for the spit roast stall – please contact Jacqui Fraser 684 8727
COMMUNITY NOTICES
TIMARU TANGO!
Think you can't dance?! Affordable lessons for those wishing to learn this Latin Dance are now available. Tango is
social, elegant and great for your body! Couples, singles, partners, absolute beginners all suitable. Contact Cath on
021 2468 242 for lesson times and details.
TRANSITION TIMARU
Presents a Family Fun Event. Saturday 4th August 2012- 7pm till 10pm. West End Hall- Maltby Avenue- Timaru.
Children Free, Adults $15, Couples $25 at the door. Please bring a plate of supper to share - Alcohol Free. Inquiries
Kate Elsen 688 6064
RONCALLI ROWING OPEN DAY
"Keen to be part of a Roncalli College's Proud & Nationally Successful Rowing Tradition??"
When: Sunday 9 September 2012; Time: 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Where: Timaru Rowing Clubrooms at the Creek, Rothwell Street, Redruth, Timaru
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For all those interested in learning more about the sport of rowing.
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Come on down and "have a go in a boat".
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The first step to emulating our very successful NZ rowing crews!!!.
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Rowing is more than just a sport - great life skills/experience!!.
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Obtain fitness/stamina beyond belief
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Award winning Head Coach Geoff McCrostie
For more info phone Roncalli Rowing Chairman Nigel Davenport cell 021 792770 / home 03 686 3114 or have a chat
to one of Roncalli's rowers at school.
This Open Day to be followed by an information evening for parents and rowers Wednesday 12 September @7pm in
the Seminar Room beside the Roncalli College Gym.
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CAREERS
TERM 3
Thursday 2 August
Prep / period 2, Room 27
Thursday 9 August
6 – 7.30pm
The Function Centre
2 George Street
Friday 10 August
Prep, period 2, room 27
Thursday 16 August
Prep period 2, Room 27
Thursday 16 August
6pm – 7.30pm
Roncalli College
Tuesday 21 August
Lunch time – 1.20 – 2.05
Wednesday 22 August
Period 4 onwards
Room 27
Friday 31 August
Tuesday 4 September
1.20 – 2pm
Room 27
Thursday 13 September
Prep period 2, Room 27
Friday 21 September
1pm – 3pm TGHS
Careers in the Police Force
Bob Katene will visit senior students
University of Canterbury Information Evening
Prospective students (Years 12 & 13) and their parents are invited to
attend. Find out everything you need to know – scholarships,
accommodation, course advice & much more
Inland Revenue talk to students leaving school
Judith Begg speaking about qualifying for students allowance etc
Defence Force Careers
Senior students interested in Army, Navy, Airforce careers are invited
to attend
Studylink Parent / Student information evening
Find out all you need to know about applying for student allowance,
and student loans for tertiary education. (Parents of students
moving on to tertiary study should attend this even if your
son/daughter is away on the school ski trip) 
Otago Polytechnic Course Planning
Students considering applying for Otago Polytech please meet with
Susie Scott for application advice
University of Canterbury Course Confirmation
UC Liaison personnel will visit Roncalli from period 4 onwards to assist
students with planning their course. Further information on this
later.
Victoria University Open Day
Hairdressing careers presentation
Fiona Townsend from the Hairdressing Training Org. will speak about
careers and training opportunities in the industry. Interested Year
11, 12 & 13 students are invited to attend. Bring your lunch 
Otago University Course Confirmation
Otago Liaison personnel will visit Roncalli from period 2 to assist
students with planning their course. Further information on this
later.
Victoria University Course Confirmation
Victoria Liaison personnel will meet with students from all Timaru
schools at Timaru Girls High School to assist with course planning
TERM 4
Friday 2 November
Electoral Roll talk with Year 13
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Finding a Career Path with Gateway
Tara Wilkins - HiJinx For Hair
Ashley Skinner - Averis & Box
The Gateway Programme is well underway for 2012. The TEC (Tertiary Education
Commission) has allocated funding for 30 students at Roncalli to participate in the
programme this year and we almost have our full quota out on regular work
placements for 1 day a week.
Gateway opens a new pathway from school to the world of work. It is an
outstanding opportunity to blend school study with workplace learning and
experience. Learning is assessed in the workplace and the credits students gain
count towards national qualifications including NCEA; Gateway is equivalent to
students starting an apprenticeship while still at school while giving them the
opportunity to try out potential careers and to build links to Industry Training
Organisations, Modern Apprenticeships and workplaces.
We have students in a variety of industry areas including joinery, building,
automotive, early childhood, hospitality, plumbing, sport & recreation,
hairdressing, occupational therapy, tourism and retail.
Each student has an individual learning plan customised to their needs with a
relevant ITO (Industry Training Organisation) providing learning programmes
which are often assessed in the workplace by an outside assessor (just like an
apprenticeship). Students also attend Polytechnic courses related to their
learning area eg welding, barista, early childhood course etc…
The students in Gateway have all completed First Aid and Workplace Safety
courses and they have CVs which are updated throughout the year.
Apprenticeship Success
Cameron Fitzgerald has completed his Gateway Placement with Claas Harvest
Centre – Canterbury. While on his weekly placement Cameron has completed
the MITO StartUp Ignition Programme under the guidance of his workplace
employer Warren Todd and MITO Training Advisor Richard Wright. Cameron has
also completed certificates in welding, first aid and workplace safety. He
achieved NCEA Level 2 in the first 2 terms of the year.
Cameron has gained an apprenticeship with Claas Harvest Centre and his Gateway
unit standards will cross-credit directly over to his qualification. Congratulations
Cameron
Cameron receiving his MITO Ignition
Certificate from Richard Wright MITO (Motor Industry Training Org)
Regional Training Advisor
Danielle Gridgeman Craighead Kindergarten
Gateway Team at Roncalli College:
Marian Mehrtens (Workplace Coordinator),
Rob King & Nic Wilson (classroom teachers),
Adrienne Quertier (Careers Advisor)
Contact:
03 688 6003 ext 890 or email m.mehrtens@roncalli.school.nz
Regan Breen - Redline Tractors
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RECENT ACTIVITIES FROM THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SNOW TRIP
DURING JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Nine international students spent four days of their
recent holidays in Queenstown. The students, who
were accompanied by Barb and Gerry Fennessy, spent a
day skiing at Coronet Peak. Other activities included
bungy jumping in
the Nevis for two
students, the
Skyline gondola &
luge, visits to the Kiwi Wildlife Park, the Wanaka puzzle centre and
Twizel salmon farm. Gerry commented "they really were a great
group of students to take away and consequently, it was a very
relaxed and thoroughly enjoyable trip".
WAIMATAITAI CULTURAL VISIT
When we finished, teachers said thank you for coming here and they
loved our presentation. We were really happy. We took lots of
photos with students and teachers. We hope we have a chance to
visit Waimataitai School again. It was so much fun!
(Sua Choi)
MID WINTER CHRISTMAS DINNER
We had a mid winter Christmas dinner to
farewell the internats who were leaving.
We bought gifts for each other and Santa
Claus gave them out to us. It was really fun!
NEW STUDENTS
This term we welcome
ten new students to
Roncalli College: (L-R Laura-Marie Suedbrock, Anson Wong, Erica
Park, Vivana Mozzillio de Bartolomeis, Alex Tuerk, Stefan Emele,
Daniel Henning, Frederic Buchner – absent Meike Schulz, Alada
Phuvijit)
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SPORTING
NETBALL
Roncalli was well represented with 12 netball players in
South Canterbury representative netball teams this
season, CONGRATULATIONS to the following students:Back L to R - Korlina Volkov (Yr 9), Kate Shaw (U17),
Emma Goddard (U15), Abby McIlroy (Yr 9), Sonnie
Katene (Yr 9), Ruby Harper (Yr 9), Laura Dorgan (U17),
Jaymee Cannell (Yr 9);
Front L to R - Libby Davenport (U15), Kelly Waud (U15),
Abby O'Brien (Yr 9), Macie Austin (U15);
SQUASH
* Secondary School Students 8 week Competition
Commences:- Monday 30 July 2012
Time:- 4pm - 6pm
Cost:- $20.00 per player
Where:- Timaru Squash Rackets Club, Brunswick
Street.
Further information is available from the Roncalli
sports office, otherwise just turn up at the Timaru
Squash Club 4pm on Monday night.
Roncalli College
Rowing
Quiz Night
The Sail
* Business House Competition
Commences:- Friday 3 August - 7 September 2012
Time:- Fridays 6pm - 7.30pm
Cost:- $90.00 per team (Social Grade Only - Your team
MUST have at least one non squash player in it)
Where:- Timaru Squash Rackets Club, Brunswick
Street.
Give squash a go!! - Make up a team with neighbours,
friends, work mates, colleagues, staff - Entries close
Friday 27 July
For further information on either of the above squash
competitions contact Linda Kenny 0274 248 504 or
email lkenny@xtra.co.nz
RONCALLI RUGBY FUNDRAISER
Wednesday 15 August at 7pm at The Sail. This is our last fundraiser
for the season and all players are to supply an item for the grocery
raffle on the night - to be collected by Saturday 11th August
'SYDNEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL' from Australia
(New Zealand Rugby Tour 2012)
The game was played at Roncalli on Sunday 1 July.
A combined U14.5 and Under 16 team played the match.
$40 team of four
Raffles
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SOUTH ISLAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS JUNIOR NETBALL DEVELOPMENT TOURNAMENT
Roncalli College Year 9A and 10A netball teams travelled to Christchurch during the first week of the school holidays
to compete at the SISS Junior Netball Development Tournament. The tournament was held over three days at Hagley
Park and played in very cold and wet conditions. The players represented the school with pride and produced great
results, both teams won 6 out of 8 games.
The 10A team qualified for the Division One top 8 playoffs and finished a well-deserved 3rd place beating last year’s
winners Waimea College by four goals. This was an outstanding result and exceeded the team’s goal of finishing
higher than 8th place at last year’s tournament. The year 10 final was won by Cashmere over Southland Girls HS
33-30.
Congratulations to Laura Dorgan who was named as one of ten
identified year 10 players at the end of the tournament. WELL
DONE LAURA!
Year 10 results:Ronc 35 – Southland Girls 46; Ronc 50 – St Andrews 14; Ronc 53 –
Taieri 16; Ronc 32 – Marlborough Girls 30; Ronc 43 – Lincoln 30;
Division 1 - quarter finals – Ronc 34 – Christchurch Girls HS 32;
semi-final – Ronc 35 – Cashmere 38; Div 1 3rd & 4th playoff Ronc 42
– Waimea 38;
The 9A team were very unlucky not to make the Division One playoffs after producing good results throughout the
first stage of the tournament. Roncalli finished on even points with Christchurch Girls HS therefore goal differential
came into the equation and a .42 goal ratio in favour of CGHS had them move into the top 8. CGHS went onto win
the year 9 final beating Southland Girls HS 35-20. Roncalli made it through to the Division 2 final (9th & 10th place)
where it was a Catholic School encounter with Marian. Roncalli fought hard but it was Marian who took the win by 2
goals.
Year 9 results:Ronc 52 – Villa Maria B 17; Ronc 28 – Christchurch Girls HS 39; Ronc 39 – Nayland 12; Ronc 33 – Southland Girls HS
31; Ronc 19 – St Hildas 15;
Division 2 – quarter finals – Ronc 41 – Cashmere A 12; semi-final – Ronc 34 – Columba 26; Final – Ronc 18 – Marian
20;
A HUGE thank you must go to Steph Waud, Karen Dorgan,
Ginny Davenport, Amanda O’Brien, Caroline McKay and
Richelle Cannell who stayed with the teams and assisted
as coaches / managers/ parent help – YOU ALL DID AN
AMAZING JOB! Also a special mention to Vashti
Hammond and Fiona Austin who helped in the kitchen
during the busy times! Thank you to netball coordinator
Jose Zandbergen for her hard work behind the scenes to
help make this tournament such a success for everyone.
To the parents, grandparents, family members and
supporters who travelled to Christchurch to support the
girls in what were at times atrocious conditions! Your support was very much appreciated and the girls really did
enjoy the noise from the side-line especially in the close games!
The teams could not have competed at this South Island tournament without providing umpires –THANK YOU to
Year 11 students Brittany Cannell and Kate Shaw who umpired for three days. Brittany impressed the umpires
selectors and was rewarded a Division Two final on day three - WELL DONE BRITTANY!
Full written daily reports are on the website for viewing and will be published in the upcoming winter sports
update.
www.roncalli.school.nz
03 688 6003
PO Box 138, Timaru