ICAS Assessments

ICAS Assessments are designed to recognise academic excellence, students are assessed on their ability to apply classroom learning to new contexts using higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. All Online tests cost $15.95 AUD. ICAS Science (17th-21st August) Closing Date 10th August. ICAS English and Digital Tech (24th -28th August) Closing Date 17th August. ICAS Maths and Spelling (31st August-4th Sept) Closing Date 24th August.

Email Mr Richards with the subjects you would like to enter.

Practice Sample Tests for all subjects are on the Curious Minds Classroom, subject code zpam44a

LOST - one school shoe, please return to student services if anyone see this shoe - thank you.

EXTRA CURRICULAR BADGES

All extra curricular badges that were ordered in term 1 and 2 have arrived please go to student services to collect.

The te reo Māori word of the week this week is:

Hauora - Health and wellbeing.

A good one at this time of year, make sure you look after yourselves with exams coming up.

The 1st XV take on John McGlashan on Saturday, 1pm at WHS. Let's support the team and have a big crowd from school along to support. Wear your school sports hoodies!

There will be a Barista Course in the first week of the September holiday, if you are keen to take part in this course, please come by and sign up at the Careers Hub.

The UC Science Summer Camp 2020:

This is as much a chance to experience life on campus as it is an opportunity meet fellow Year 12s who are as interested in science from all over Aotearoa. Year 12 students come to stay on campus for 5 days and explore all the college has to offer.

Camp details

Dates: 12 to 16 December 2020

Eligibility: Year 12 New Zealand school students

Applications open: 8 July

Applications close: 21 August

Successful applicants announced: 1 October

For details View:

https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/outreach/events/summer-camp/

Costs

$575

Māori, Pasifika and Support Scholarships available