May 2016

TAURANGA GIRLS’ COLLEGE
May 2016
Tauranga
Girls’
College
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents
Welcome back to Term Two, which
follows on from a busy and
successful holiday break for many of
our students and that promises to
continue in the same vein
throughout the next ten weeks, both
academically and in extra-curricular
involvement.
This year ANZAC Day, which fell in
the holidays, had a very special
significance in the life of our nation
and the life of our college. As well as
the involvement of many of our
senior students in the ANZAC Day
services we also had students
overseas visiting significant World
War One battle sites as part of their
History/Classical Studies tour. They
also went to the Elms Cemetery near
Leper, and located the grave of Dave
Gallagher, the famous Katikati All
Black captain of the 1905 team, who
was killed at the Battle of
Passchendaele in 1917. In honour of
the visit they held a small ceremony
for the Katikati legend and left a
Katikati
rugby
club
gifted
commemorative plaque reading "Forever Remembered".
Back closer to home and in so many
other ways our students have also
been busy, across sports, arts and
culture and thank you to all parents
and caregivers whose role is critical
in supporting this participation and
thank you also to all those staff and
other mentors who give so much
time to ensuring that our students
have so many opportunities to
succeed.
Our PTA Fashion Parade is coming
up 18-19 May and rehearsals are
underway for that event and for our
combined schools production of
FAME later this year. The school hall
is rarely empty with so many
students (and one staff group)
refining their performances.
Term Two contains several other key
events coming up where you as a
member of our school community
can see for yourself some of the
amazing talents of your daughter
and her peers.
The Artsfest
brochure advertising venues and
booking arrangements for events
will be out very soon and available at
various venues around Tauranga as
well as from reception at the college.
And for those of you unable to
attend events or who want another
window on the college, remember
that there is a Twitter feed
(TGCPrincipal) that is also linked to
our website. Just click on the Twitter
icon at top right for access, even if
you do not have a Twitter account or
join up to follow directly.
Tauranga Girls’ College is a leader in
sport, in the arts and culturally, often
the best in New Zealand, with
National achievements that come
from hard work, dedication and
passion, as your daughters identify
their ambitions, explore their talents
and take up the challenge to explore
all the opportunities offered here at
“TGC”.
Pauline Cowens
Principal
Head Girls
Tate Fountain:
Head Girl
Georgia Coughlan:
Sports Captain
Molly Alton:
Deputy Head Girl
Sarah Coleman: Arts Director
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Achievements
International and National:
Wakeboarding:
Brooke Wilson won the Wakeboarding Nationals for
her U14 Age Division and has also been selected for
the world training team to attend the Worlds in
2017.
Netball:
Aaliyah Thocolich and Olivia Young were selected
to trial for the Aotearoa Maori Netball International
Secondary School Trial.
Rafting:
Mackenzie Groos and Monique Hawthorne were
members of the U19 Women’s Rafting team that
placed 1st at the Nationals and came 1st overall in
the U23 team. They have been selected to
represent New Zealand in the World Rafting
Championships in Abu Dhabi later in the year.
Underwater Hockey:
Georgia Coughlan has been selected in the New
Zealand U23 Underwater Hockey Team. Jordan Ross
and Jerushah Keightley have been selected into
one of two U18 New Zealand Underwater Hockey
teams who will travel to Hobart in this age group.
Swimming:
At the Bay of Plenty Swimming Championships
Juniors
Olive Pearce
2nd in 50 Free, 3rd in 50 Back and
3rd in 100 Free
Taylor Graham
3rd in 25 Free
Intermediate
Kim Cadzow
1st in 100 IM, 2nd 50 Fly and 2nd
50m Back
Senior
Ruby Mathews
1st 50 Breast, 1st 50 Fly and 1st
25 Free
Ella Moor
1st 50 Back, 1st 100 Free and 2nd
200 Free
Tauranga Girls College teams won the 200 Medley
relay with Ruby Mathews, Ella Moor, Kim Cadzow
and Olive Pearce and also the 200 Free relay with
Olive Pearce, Kim Cadzow, Ruby Mathews and
Ella Moor.
The National Age Group Swimming competition was
held in Wellington late April Kim Cadzow reached 3
out of 3 finals , Ella Moor reached 2 out of 5 finals
and Ruby Matthews reached 7 out of 7 finals
placing 2nd 200 Breast, 3rd 100 Breast, 3rd 400 IM,
and 3rd 200 Fly.
Tennis
North Island/Bay of Plenty/Local
Lawn Bowls
At the Bay of Plenty Secondary Lawn Bowls
Championship Dannika Worthington and Jordan
Gilby placed 2nd in the Girls’ Pairs.
Round the Mount Relay:
At the Annual Round the Mount Relay Tauranga
Girls’ College Junior team consisting of Abigail
Mortimer, Hannah Rose, Ellie Richardson and Lily
Alton placed 1st. The Intermediate team of Arleah
Tippins, Tabitha Marshall, Emily Kneale and
Kalais Going placed 1st. The Senior A team of Ella
Moor, Paris Heslop, Bethany Millar and Arleah
Tippins placed 2nd and the the Senior B team,
Sophie McConnell, Jaysha Tippins, Erin Conway
and Tyla Amrein placed 3rd .
Slalom Results Secondary’s
1st equal girls (with Napier)
3rd in doubles Mackenzie Groos and Monique
Hawthorne
3rd in freestyle Monique Hawthorne
Tauranga Girls’ College Senior Tennis
Championships
Singles Winner
Kalais Going
Runner Up Taylah Stack
Doubles Winners
Kalais Going
Arleah Tippins
Runners Up Taylah Stack
Janaya Vinson
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Madeline Thompson
Ellie Buchanan
Triathlon
At the Waikato Schools Individual Triathlon
Championship held in Karipiro 23 March, Kaylee
Mudgway placed 3rd in the U19 section.
Summer Tournament Results
Cricket
The Tauranga Girls’ College Cricket team won the
Northern Districts Championships held in Hamilton.
This gives them entry to the Nationals to be held in
Christchurch in December:
Briana Perry - Captain
Rebecca Rickard
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Georgia Bartlam
Meila Eades
Christina Gatenby-Hinton
Shay Little
Nensi Patel
Paris Robertson
Taylah Stack
Ella Steenson
Brooke Taylor
Holly Topp
Equestrian:
At the North Island Inter-Schools Dressage
Championship the development team of Maia
Coster, Jessica Coster and Kiani Taylor came 2nd
overall.
Rowing:
At the Nationals Secondary Schools Rowing Regatta,
MAADI. We gained 4 A Finals, 1 B Final, 2 C Finals
and an E Final. For a small rowing squad that is
exceptional! Grace Holland and Rebeka Frood in
the U17 Doubles won silver. The U17 quad of Grace
Holland, Shannon Blake, Rebeka Frood, Leah
Van Zyl and Kaitlyn Humberstone won bronze. A
special mention also to Lauren Shields and Shreya
Ekbote who were outstanding in the light weight
double and convincingly won their B Final.
Grace Holland has been selected for a New
Zealand Junior trial. Rebeka Frood has also been
selected for a North Island U18 trial.
Rugby 7’s:
At the North Island Secondary Schools Rugby 7’s
Tournament the Tauranga Girls’ College U19 team
won, going through this competition unbeaten. In
the final they played Hamilton Girls’ High School,
who are the National Champions, we scored first
through Jade Carter and then both teams went on
to score 2 tries each leaving the game tied at 12 -12
at full time. The game then went into sudden death
extra time for 5 minutes. Both team nearly scored
but amazing defence saw the score remain 12 – 12
at the end of extra time. Due to the fact that we
scored first in the final we won the Championship.
Tauranga Girls’ College U19 team are the North
Island Secondary Schools champions for 2016.
Jade Carter, Jade Tuilaepa and Piatarihingamare
Devon were selected into the U19 Tournament
team.
The U15 Rugby 7’s placed 2nd at the North Island
Secondary Schools Rugby 7’s Competition. Ella
Steenson and Minardi Daniel were selected into
the U15 Tournament team.
Minardi Daniel, Jade Carter, Jade Tuilaepa and
Piatarihingamare Devon were also selected in the
U18 BOP Rugby 7’s team.
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Piatarihingamare Devon has also been selected to
attend the Northern Region Training camp, only 20
girls from Taupo to the top of the north have been
invited to attend.
U19 team
Angel Mulu - Captain
Teagan Meyer
Jade Carter
Felila Simanu
Piatarihingamare Devon Ro Silo Togotogorua
Hope Garner
Jade Tuilaepa
Savannah Hinga-Miller
Jing Yong
Bree Meyer
U15 team
Minardi Daniel
Janaya Leef
Kiri-Lee Delamere-Ririnui Te Awhina Smith
Meletonga Fale
Shakira Kumar-ToiToi
CJ Galvin
Ella Steenson
Ennailau Gisa
Corrina Taepa
Rukuwai Hikatangata
Hope Tasi
Laurene Walker
Volleyball:
At The New Zealand Secondary Schools Volleyball
Nationals the Tauranga Girls’ College Senior A team
placed 2nd:
Paris Patete - Captain
Emily Pua
Georgia Coughlan
Aaliyah Thocolich
Ella Lawry
Zoe Walden
Emma Mabbott
Isabelle Wright
Eden Pou
Emma Mabbott and Jessica Lawrence were
elected into the tournament team.
The following girls were selected into the New
Zealand Junior Women’s Volleyball Squad: Emma
Mabbott, Jessica Lawrence and Georgia
Coughlan. If the girls are selected into the team
they will compete in the South East Asian Volleyball
Championships held in Thailand and the New
Zealand Junior Women’s Development team will
compete in the Gold Coast.
Ella Lawry was selected in the New Zealand Youth
Women’s Volleyball Squad. If selected into the team
she will compete in the USA High Performance
Championships in Florida.
Fair Play Promise
This is a mid-season reminder of the Tauranga Girls’
College Supporters/Players Fair Play Promise that
all players, umpires, coaches, parents and
supporters must adhere to. Good sport is about
positive attitude, the right tone and support and cooperation.
To ensure we support the Fair Play Promise the
following are the guidelines that must be adhered to
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Players Code
Spectators/Supporters Code
 Play by the rules
 Never argue with an official
 Work hard to do your best at all times
 Attend practices on a regular basis
 Be a good sport and recognize good players and
good play by all involved
 Remember to thank your coach, the officials, the
opposition and supporters
 Help others in your team when you can
 Avoid putting people down or intimidating them
“Give it heaps and don’t get ugly”.
Respect that people are involved in sport for fun
and enjoyment
Support good play and applaud good performance
from all competitors
Attempt to understand the rules of the game
Learn the difference between supportive and
abusive comments and rule out the latter
Accept the decision of officials and coaches
Display self-control on the sideline. Always be
positive. Never shout at or ridicule players
Remember that we are all capable of making
mistakes
“Give it heaps and don’t get ugly”.
Board of Trustees
2016 Elections
Timeline:
The election date is Friday 03
June 2016.
Close supplementary
roll noon
Nominations
close
noon
Wed
Fri
Voting papers sent by
Wed
Close poll election day
noon
Fri
Count votes
Thurs
Board takes office
Fri
18 May
2016
20 May
2016
25 May
2016
03 June
2016
09 June
2016
10 June
2016
English:
We are pleased to announce
that Olympia Magnussen in
Year 9 gained second place in
the United Nations Association of
Tauranga Speech Competition
held last term. Her speech was
exceptional in content and her
delivery was very effective. We
look forward to seeing her
continue to have success in this
field in the future.
Positive Behaviour
for Learning
Life Skills for Teens
During the best of times, parents
wonder whether their teens are
developing all the skills they
need to be successful in life.
Here are some tips to ponder
upon:
Academic skills: Especially in
middle school and during
puberty, school performance
may get a bit sketchy, but
education should be a high
priority and that parents should
make sure teens establish
homework habits and connect
with
teachers.
School
attendance is crucial.
Physical fitness and healthy
habits: Parents can only control
so much, but they control
resources, so they can supply
healthy food, cap the use of
social media, insist on sporting
involvement,
and
give
consequences
for
problem
substance use.
Emotional
awareness,
reflection and regulation: Due
to mood disturbance brought on
by
hormones
and
the
immaturity of the “impulse
control” centre in the teen brain,
teens will have ‘tizzies’, and
parents need to focus on being
supportive coaches and role
models for these skills. Parents
should encourage empathy for
others and assist their teens with
ways to cope with negative
emotions. If parents are unsure
of how to deal with this, they
should consult the school or
outside agencies to support their
teens.
Social skills: During the teen
years, teens start sizing up
interpersonal situations, learn
how to communicate effectively,
learn conflict resolution skills
and start self-appraisal in group
situations. Since teens are
individuating from their parents
and constantly irritated with
siblings, motivated practice of
these skills will occur in other
pro-social settings, for example,
the school, extra-curricular
activities, community service
and friendships. It is important
to
encourage
them
to
participate in the wider world
around them and not just home
based activities.
Relationship skills and values:
Temperament plays a huge role
in determining a person’s
appetite for social interaction.
Parents can encourage, model
and provide a rich web of
relationships for their teens.
Being engaged with the school is
a great starting point.
https://www.parentmap.com/art
icle/ten-life-skills-for-teens
Together we can make a
difference
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Fashion Parade
18-19 May 2016, 7pm
Tickets: $15: available through
the Fees Office, tickets will be
delivered to tutor class if paid for
by cheque or cash. If paying
online tickets are collected on
the night. Bank account number
if
paying
online
Westpac 030435 0458889 00
Tauranga Girls College PTA,
name and tutor class in details
please.
There are also 100 VIP tickets
(50 tickets each night) available
for adults only. This includes a
complimentary glass of wine.
$30 only available through the
Main Reception.
Special Guest:
Teachers
are
modelling
including your wonderful Year 9
Deans…. and our Principal Mrs
Cowens.
Workday – Tuesday
07 June 2016
Workday this year is on Tuesday
07 June (day after Queen’s
Birthday break) and Tauranga
Girls’ College students will be
spending the day working in the
local community to raise funds
for their chosen projects for
2016, to
provide
enhanced
facilities for teaching and
learning and support for the
community.
Student Contribution
 Students are expected to work
a minimum of five hours.
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 To find their own jobs in the
community (not rely on home
to provide them).
 To inform the school if they
find it impossible to find a job
so that advice on job seeking
can be provided.
 Students who cannot find work
must come to school.
Job Sheets are issued to
students to record their work
which will be checked by tutors
prior to Workday so that
everyone’s day is full. Job
Sheets, with the money earned,
must be returned to school at
Tutor Time by Friday 10
June. Further information will
be issued to students.
Travellers Survey
This week all Year 9 students will
be completing the Travellers
Survey. The survey gives the
Guidance department valuable
feedback about the resilience of
the students in relation to
managing change. The results of
the survey are collated by
Skylight in Wellington and
returned to Guidance. Following
this some students will be
invited to participate in the
Travellers
Programme,
facilitated by the Guidance
counsellors. Information about
this will be given to parents
about the programme and if
there are any queries parents are
able to talk to the counsellors.
The aim of the programme is to
strengthen the resilience of our
young women.
Advanced Reading
Skills Course
Increase speed of reading and
lift comprehension.
Tauranga Girls’ College will be
offering to senior students in
Years 11, 12 and 13 the
internationally accepted reading
efficiency programme known as
the Advanced Reading Skills
Course.
Reading is a complex skill much
taken for granted by those who
do it well. Much of your child’s
present and future academic
success rests on well-developed
reading and comprehension
skills. This course compliments
the Literacy programme in your
school. We teach techniques
about the process of reading,
which will help your child read
faster while understanding more
of what they read - whatever the
topic.
“This course was really effective.
The facilitator was interesting to
listen to, which made it easier to
concentrate and ultimately
improved my reading! I will now
be able to read faster and
understand the topic I have
read.” Student, Tauranga Girls’
College.
This four session course will be
held at Tauranga Girls College
on 16 June, 23 June, 30 June and
07 July.
The course runs between 3.30
and 6.30 pm.
The minimum expectation of the
course is that participants will
double their reading speed and
significantly
improve
comprehension and retention.
This means that the amount of
time required for any future
reading task is effectively
halved.
The course fee is $195 (incl GST).
The fee covers the use of
specialised reading equipment
used on the course and
individual student workbooks.
If you are interested in enrolling
your child to participate in this
opportunity,
please
email
interest directly to Brite Spark
Learning
&
Development:
e.hersey@xtra.co.nz by 09 June.
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April holidays
History and Classics
trip to Europe.
Well we did have one who got
lost in the Louvre and one lost at
the Colosseum. One even got to
visit a hospital in Belgium as she
was not very successful in
climbing down hostel stairs in a
new pair of socks. But we did all
return home safe and sound
after 17 action-packed days in
France, Belgium, Greece, Italy
and Hong Kong!
Our curriculum focus for History
was the centenary of the
Western Front battles of WW1
and seeing the enormous
contribution and cost of life
made by Kiwi young men. We
did attend an ANZAC–like
service at Menin Gate in Leper
(Ypres) where we were one of 4
schools (3 from Australia) to
participate in the wreath laying
at the Memorial. We held a brief
service at the grave of Dave
Gallagher, the legendary All
Black from Katikati, who
captained the famous 1905 team
to the British Isles, and we were
happy to take a commemorative
plaque on behalf of the Katikati
Rugby Club. This was covered
by the Bay Times/NZ Herald
online. A highlight was reenacting
events
at
Passchendaele, being part of a
platoon experience. We went
underground into the Arras
tunnels which the Waihi miners
played a major role in
constructing at the Western
Front.
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Our focus for Classical history
was to provide an experience for
everyone to
immerse
themselves in the classical world
of Ancient Greece and Rome.
Ever been to the Acropolis,
Mycenae, Epidaurus, Delphi,
Pompeii, the Colosseum (to
name a few)? - we have! By the
way, the Roman amphitheatre
at Pompeii will be holding the
Pink Floyd concert on 07-08 July
(there’s a few tickets on sale
online at $1750). Elton John is
performing
there
on
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July. We participated in the
Gladiator school in Rome, so
new skills gained! We went to
an Italian cooking class and
made ravioli and cavatelli. The
proof of successful cooking is in
the eating; we got to eat what
we made for lunch and nothing
was left on our plates.
And just for good measure we
did go up the Eiffel Tower, to the
Versailles Palace, the Louvre
(yes we saw the Mona Lisa), the
Vatican City (no we didn’t see
the Pope or at least the current
Pope) and a good number of
other iconic places.
We did a lot of speed shopping,
and the final day shopping in
Hong Kong en route home
proved you can shop till you
drop as a good number had
reached that point by the end of
the day! And one of our group
will be wearing a dress to the
school ball she bought in Italy.
That night we flew to Auckland
arriving back Sunday around
mid-day after a memorable
experience.
International
students
On the 08 April along with Mrs
Bieleski (Homestay Manager)
and Mrs Umbers (Office
Coordinator) 24 international
students visited Tamaki Maori
Village in Rotorua.
A quick stop on the way to Kiwi
360 allowed the girls to have
their photos taken with the giant
kiwifruit.
The village tour started with a
waka paddling down the river
carrying the warriors. 3 men
from other groups were selected
as Chiefs for the official Pōwhiri.
Upon entering the village we
were split into smaller groups
and directed to small whares
where at each one a Maori
tradition was taught.
It was great to see our girls
volunteering to try things like
poi, stick games and also learn
about
traditional
body
tattooing, the haka and flax
weaving.
A Maori concert was then put on
with the haka, poi dances and a
duet of pokarekare ana. This
was
followed
with
an
explanation on how a hangi is
laid and then the unveiling of the
hangi. Following the lifting of
the hangi and dessert we were
entertained again with song.
A great evening was had by
everyone.
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Careers 2016
Term 1 was very busy in the
Careers Department.
Liaison staff from Otago
University, AUT, CPIT- NZ
Broadcasting School, Lincoln
University, WINTEC, Bay of
Plenty
Polytech,
Waikato
University, Canterbury and
Victoria
University
have
presented to Year 12 and 13
students who chose to attend.
Auckland will visit this term.
Most of these people will return
7
in Term 3 to assist Year 13
students with course planning.
Maori students studying two
Science subjects attended a
presentation
about
the
University
of
Auckland
Whakapiki
Mentoring
programme which supports
students towards a career in
Health.
We were privileged to have
representatives from the US
Embassy Outreach, Fulbright NZ
and the Universities of Hawaii
and California State visit us to
share
opportunities
for
Scholarships and Study in the
US.
Two students Meteria Tapsell
and Atareta Rauwhero-Stevens
spent a week in the holidays on
an all - expenses paid Defence
Careers Experience week in
Auckland. They took part in a
variety of physical challenges, as
well as gaining knowledge about
the Army, Navy and Air Force as
possible
careers.
Exam Timetable
Wed 25 May
Study Leave
9- 10.00 11MAE
11MAT
Time
Thurs 26 May
Study Leave
9- 10.30
12CHE (BTE/LCK)
11- 12.30
12CHE (PRV/TAA)
9- 11.00
11Dra (CSL 5)
13ECO
9- 12.00 12PHY (HVY)
9-12.00
13PHY (HVY 3)
1 – 3.00
1 – 3.00
11ECO
12MAE
1 – 4.00
13PHY (HVY 4)
9- 10.30
11MAP
9- 11.00
13MAS
1 – 4.00
11DRA (CSL 4)
12HTH
13MAC
12PHY (TSL)
Students book in with BAI
Students book with HLL
Students book with FYL
Assessment
F2
F7
Gymnasium
- Wednesday to Friday
- Wednesday to Friday
- Wednesday 9.00am to 10pm
- Friday 9.00am to 10am
Fri 27 May
Classes as normal
(Except HPA/B & 11FNU
& 23SPL)
Time
Classes as normal
(Except HPA/B &
11FNU )
Classes as normal
Classes as normal
23HPA/B
11FNU
12ECE (centre visit)
23SPL
Classes as normal
Tues 24 May
Classes as normal
Mon 23 May
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Baycourt Addison Theatre 03-06 August 2016
Members of the cast: Caitlyn Farley, Tate Fountain, Amber McNicol
and front left, Sarah Coleman with Legacy Trust trustee Greg
Brownless.
We thank Legacy for their support of this year’s production by
being a Platinum sponsor.
We are looking for further sponsorship to support the production.
Gold Sponsor(s) - $2500:
Receives: Advertising in Programme, Poster and Newspaper, 10 tickets to Gala night, gala preshow function, plus programme
Silver Sponsor(s) - $1500:
Receives: Advertising in Programme and Poster, 6 tickets to Gala night, gala pre-show function,
plus programme
Bronze Sponsor(s) - $500:
Receives: Advertising in Programme, 2 tickets to Gala night, gala pre-show function, plus
programme
Advertising Sponsor(s) - $100:
Receives: Advertising in Programme as a Principal Individual Cast Sponsor
If you are interested in being a sponsor please contact Mr Ewan McLeod, Teacher
in charge - Sponsorship emcleod@tgc.school.nz
Request for the donation of wool or material for legwarmers, leotards, dance skirts
and any second hand dance shoes. If you have wool, material or shoes needing a
new home please drop it off at the School Reception or contact Philippa Ferguson:
pferguson@tgc.school.nz
Many thanks in anticipation of your support!
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TAURANGA GIRLS’ COLLEGE
Uniforms - Reminder
At Tauranga Girls' College we place high value on
students wearing their uniform with pride as one
way of acknowledging that they belong to our
school community.
We appreciate your ongoing support of the contract
you signed for your daughter on enrolment as we
maintain the high standards for which this school is
valued and recognised.
All students and parents were issued with uniform
information at the end of last year. Correct
uniform must be worn at school as well as coming
to and from school. If uniform is worn to town after
school, uniform rules still apply. Your support in
ensuring your daughters are correctly and
appropriately dressed is very much appreciated.
Parents and Caregivers are advised that correct
uniform is essential and while notes are required
for unavoidable incorrect uniform, the
withdrawal system still applies.
Tutors and teachers will work with students to
monitor defects in uniform and to encourage them
to have pride in their appearance and presentation
as members of Tauranga Girls’ College.
May 2016
Shoes to be worn from Queen’s Birthday
For the remainder of Term 2 (from Queen’s
Birthday weekend) and Term 3 winter shoes are to
be worn.
All shoe stockists have been advised of the
requirements of Tauranga Girls’ College.
Students are:
 To wear regulation black leather lace-up flat
shoes and regulation socks or pantyhose.
 To lace the shoe over the top of the tongue of
the black leather regulation shoes.
Please ensure that your daughter complies with
these regulations.
Other Uniform Information:
 Either white ankle socks or black or navy blue
pantyhose can be worn. Knee highs and sports
socks are not acceptable.
 Sports jackets/hoodies are for sports events
only, and are not part of the school uniform, nor
are puffer jackets.
 Jewellery: A wristwatch, and one stud or
sleeper in each ear are the only jewellery
allowed. All other jewellery will be confiscated
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Calendar
Date
Day
Event
07-08 May
07 May
09 May
11-13 May
11 May
Saturday-Sunday
Monday
Monday
Wednesday-Friday
Wednesday
12 May
Thursday
13 May
Friday
15 May
16-22 May
16 May
Sunday
Monday-Sunday
Monday
17 May
Tuesday
18-19 May
18 May
19 May
20-22 May
20 May
Wednesday-Thursday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday- Saturday
Friday
23 May
Monday
24-27 May
24 May
25 May
27 May
Tuesday-Friday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
28 May
Saturday
29-30 May
30 May
Sunday-Monday
Monday
01 June
Wednesday
02-03 June
02 June
Thursday-Friday
Thursday
03 June
05 June
06 June
07 June
Friday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
NZSS Horse Trials - Matamata
BOP Intercollegiate Golf
Nga Manu Korero - Maungatapu
Te Ao Maori - Matakana
Dance Workshop
BOPSS Junior Badminton
GEO field trip - Papamoa Hills
PE - Kaimarino, Kayaking
Tauranga Girls’ College Cross Country
BOPSS Power Tumbling
Waikato University Open Day
Y9 & Y10 Netball Tournament - Whakatane
Netball Week
12BST field trip - McDonalds
Y10 MAT field trip - Totara Springs
BOPSS Squash - Te Puke
23EKB G1 PCTI
PTA Fashion Parade - Hall, 7pm
23EBK G2 PCTI
11DRA field trip - Auckland
Dance competitions: Baycourt
BOP Cross Country
13PE field trip - Polytech
Manihera Golf Tournament
Junior Health Expo - Hall
Senior Assessment
Youth Week
Mooting
International Students - Windermere
13PE field trip - Polytech
Tauranga Open Cross Country
Tauranga Girls’ College Ball - Classic Flyers
Napier Girls’ High School exchange (here)
Aquatics field trip - Lake Rotoma
Music Department concert
23EKA G1 PCTI
New Zealand School of Dance Workshop
New Zealand School of Dance Performance
23EKB G2 PCTI
11-13PE Aquatics Dive Trip
12GEO field trip - Tauranga City
NZSS Multisport
Queen’s Birthday
Tauranga Girls’ College Work Day
TAURANGA GIRLS’ COLLEGE
| May 2016
Contacting the College for 2016
We encourage parents to contact the College (578 8114) for support at any time during the year. The
Pastoral Team includes:
Year 9 Senior Leader: Mrs Bird
Deans: Mrs Carolyn Nemeth & Mrs Judith Somerville
Ext 766
Year 10 Senior Leader: Mrs Millar
Deans: Mrs Bridget Prendiville& Ms Kylie Valentine
Ext 769
Year 11 Senior Leader: Mrs Ferguson
Deans: Mrs Audrey Keightley & Ms Margot Glaser-Brown
Ext 770
Year 12 Senior Leader: Ms Rowlands
Deans: Mrs Jackie Gould & Mrs Robyn Mankelow
Ext 767
Year 13 Senior Leader: Ms Rowlands
Deans: Ms Caroline Gill & Mr Don Wallis
Ext 768
Guidance Counsellors
Ms Judy Burr Ext 728 & Ms Chantal Stopford Ext 724
If any matter remains unresolved, or is taking too long, please contact the Senior Deputy Principal: Mrs
Millar or the Principal: Mrs Cowens.
930 Cameron Road, Tauranga 3112 Ph: (07) 578-8114
Fax: (07) 578-8447
info@tgc.school.nz www.tgc.school.nz
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