YEAR 13 STUDY APPLICATIONS

Complete this google form to apply for study leave HERE

Please use this form to apply for a study line on your timetable.

The criteria for being approved for study is the following:

Study is only available to Year 13 students on a UE pathway
Students acceptability is assessed using the following criteria:
The student still has the ability to gain NCEA in 3 subjects with 14 credits in each of the three subjects when removing a subject for a study line
The student still has the ability to gain the 60 credits at level 3 needed for UE if a subject is removed for a study line
The student already has or has access to UE R and UE W
Students Pastoral record is also checked for the following:
Does the student have any entries that identify them as a ‘wanderer’
Does the student have any entries that show they have regularly left school at breaktimes
Does the student have multiple entries that show they do not submit or that they are regularly not on track to submit work (this indicates less ability to be self managing).

If you are approved for study, you will be given an agreement to sign. The agreement outlines the expectations of you during the study block.

Once you have signed the agreement, your timetable will be changed.

NCEA EXAM INFORMATION

Admission Slips:

Your exam admission slips should have been handed out to you by kaiarahi (whānau teachers) in Whānau - check with your Kaiarahi if you have not got yours. Please check these slips carefully and confirm that all your entries are correct. Any entries made into external exams after October 1st will not be on your exam slip. Mark has a list of all these and has printed out new ones and signed them. Come and see him in the SLT office to collect it. Keep the slip safe as you will need it to enter into exams. See Mark if you lose it.

Exam Assembly and Information:

There was an exam assembly with further information pertaining to the exams on Tuesday 21 October . If you were absent on that day or want to remind yourself of the information, here is the information slideshow. A detailed exam information booklet was also given out at the assembly. Here is a digital copy. Do take time to make sure you are familiar with the rules and procedures related to exams in advance of your first exam.

Derived Grade applications:

If you are sick of suffer a calamity that prevents you from attending an exam, or if you are feeling sick during the exam and feel as though this has impacted your performance, you may be eligible to apply for a derived grade based on your Term 3 practice exam grade. More information about this can be found here and the application form is here.

If you have any further questions about the exams, please email markmortensen@rhs.school.nz or come and see me in the SLT office.

YEAR 13 LEAVE PASSES

CONSENT FORM - please fill this consent form in - you need signatures from your whaanau teacher and home.

Once your form is ready to go, complete this google form

Stay in the school grounds until your pass is issued otherwise your request will be denied.

Uniforms

Please make sure you are wearing the right uniform to school. You have a lot of choice.
We have an inclusive uniform, with many different items you can mix and match.
If you are unsure what you can wear check out the site is below to help you make your choices:

Be organised and don't forget your lunch!

A reminder, we are NOT allowed to visit Countdown Rototuna during the school day, so make sure you bring lunch.

UPDATE YOUR WIFI CONNECTION!!!

For ALL STUDENTS: You need to check that you are currently on RHS BYOD Netwrok for your Wifi. Over the next couple of weeks, all other Wifi networks will be removed for students, so you will need to do this before the end of the Term. If you are not currently on the RHS BYOD Network, see below for how to connect.

Connect_to_WIFI_-_MAC_Devices.pdf

Connect_to_WIFI_-_Windows_Devices.pdf

Connect WiFi for Chromebooks (1).pdf

Hamilton City Council - Youth Council Applications

Hamilton City Council is excited to be launching the Hamilton City Youth Council.

The Youth Council will bring together up to 12 rangatahi aged 16 – 24 who live, work, or study in Kirikiriroa.

This is a great chance for students to build real-world experience in leadership and governance while developing skills that will support their future careers and education. No previous experience is needed, just a genuine interest in being a voice for their community and working collaboratively.

Applications will be open from 8am Monday 2 February – 27 February 2026. You can find more information and the link to the application form, here: https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/welcoming-communities/youthcouncil