Daily Notices

Daily Notices

Lit Quiz Training for team members- on Friday 24th at lunch time in H1. Questions will be on global mythology. Meeting for all librarians at interval on Tuesday (28th April) in the Library. Refreshments will be provided.University of Victoria are here on Tuesday 21 April in U2 @ 12:50. all welcome to join to learn about what they have to offer.Duke of Edinburgh Meetings in G3 (Upstairs in Gym)Bronze - Meet at lunchtime on Wednesday 22nd AprilSilver and Gold - Meet at lunchtime on Friday 24th AprilMusic and performing artsJazz Band - Tues lunchtimesSenior Choir - Tues after school and Thursday activitiesJunior Choir - Wednesday lunchtimesWhat's on - Variety of concerts thorugh Whangārei Music Society (ongoing)- Te Waiata Roa – The Long Song with Rob Thorne at the Hundertwasser Art Centre (this Friday)- Keep an eye out for NZ Music Month events on around townDrama Opportunity"The Emerging Directors' Programme is a series of intensives led by industry professionals in the community, focused on empowering young performers into leadership, self-direction, ultimately with the aim that they can begin taking responsibility for their own creative pathways. It culminates in an anthology production, usually a collection of scenes from various plays, performed at ONEONESIX." - please talk to Mrs Cook or Miss pridham if you are interested. We are looking for hungry young performing artists, who are keen to give something special a thrash.Play it Strange Songwriting Competition entry closing dates (STUDENT LED PROJECT)- Junior Songwriting Competition (yr9-11): 3 May- Peace Project: 24 May- Waiata Māori Competition: 28 June- National Songwriting Competition: 26 July- Album Art Competition: 3 AugustEnter at playitstrange.org.nz/competitions  Calling musicians - Smokefree Rockqest and Smokefree Tangata Beats Entries/HeatsAccess the Tangata Beats and Rockquest entries hereMore info about all events available hereN.B. Participation in Play It Strange and Rockquest is entirely student-led. Students are responsible for forming their own groups, organising rehearsals, writing and preparing their material, and completing all entry requirements. While the school is supportive of students pursuing these opportunities, there is no direct involvement from teachers in the preparation or submission process. Gym Weights Room UseThe Weights Room upstairs in the gym is available for students in Year 9 – 13 to use during lunchtimes. However, you need to be inducted and taken through a safety briefing before you can use it. If this is something you are interested in, see the PE teaching staff. +++Rock band TutorAre you in a rock band and would be keen for tutoring from a professional rock musician? Tutoring sessions may be available depending on student interest! See Miss Pridham in U7 for details (fee applies). Drum lessons available - email Miss Pridham. +++Kia ora Years 11-13,I am accepting expressions of interest in regards to the Auckland Writers Festival school trip on Wednesday 13th May (please check if you have a Cambridge External Examination on this day). You will need to check with your teachers if it's okay to miss the school day. I have 11 seats only. Preference to 13s first.Please email or see me if you are interested. tracie.lark@hc.school.nzDAY 2 WEDNESDAY 13 MAY SECONDARY YEARS 9-13: 10.00am – 10.45am Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre Gilbert Enoka10.55am – 11.40am Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre Josh Silver11.40am Lunch & Book Signing12.30pm – 1.15pm Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre Nikita Gill1.25pm – 2.10pm Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre Matariki Bennett & Manaia Tuwhare-Hoani2.10pm Finish & Book Signing.We leave around 630am and usually are home around 530pm.MsL:)+++