“2017 Pasfika Fusion was another huge success! Every year I am blown away by student participation in the annual event held at The Regent on Broadway. There were 15 Secondary schools around the Manawatu region who participated in over 11 different categories. The theme this year was Communities of Learning exploring school pride and empowerment, with the motto ‘It takes a village to raise a child‘
Huge congratulations to the students who placed in the following:
- 1st Place – Senior Poetry – Jotham Tesese
- 1st Place – Cinematography – Yukiko Nakao-Afeaki (video below)
- 2nd equal Place – Cinematography – Jotham Tesese (video below)
- 3rd Place – Wearable Arts – Sisi Panikoula & Evaysha Hala
There are so many people to thank for their contribution to costumes, rehearsals, student supervision, cinematography and wearable arts. However a big thank you to Torika Warren-Peu and her team for the amazing effort and tireless nights in preparing for PI Fusion.
Thank you to everyone who continues to be a part of our village, supporting our Pasifika students to be proud and confident individuals.”
Juliana Paul, Teacher in charge
Photos are available to view on LAC’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1468336216592618.1073741850.507273469365569&type=1&l=39ae554afc
1st Place – Cinematography – Yukiko Nakao-Afeaki
2nd equal Place – Cinematography – Jotham Tesese
NZQA Fees Notice
2017 NZQA Fees Due
NZQA fees need to be paid for all Year 11, 12 and 13 students for 2017. These fees must be paid to the school by September 1. Paying the fee enables NCEA results to be recorded on a Record of Achievement. It also means that students can receive or obtain any certificates.
If fees are not paid to the school on time, then there is the opportunity for Parents/Caregivers to pay the fee directly to NZQA by the 1st of December. This involves obtaining a special form that needs to be filled in by the Parent/Caregiver and student, attaching the required payment (by cheque) and posting it to NZQA. Alternatively, the fee can be paid online through the student’s NZQA log-in, and you will require a credit card to do this.
If NZQA fees are not paid by the 1st of December, then an additional late fee of $50.00 is added to the due amount.
NZQA Fees – full fees (without Financial Assistance)
| NCEA entry | $76.70 |
| Each NZ Scholarship subject | $30.00 per subject |
Fees for International Fee Paying Students (no financial assistance available)
| NCEA entry | $383.30 |
| Each NZ Scholarship subject | $102.20 per subject |
Financial Assistance to help pay NCEA Fees
If you are a Domestic Student, you can apply for Financial Assistance if your family cannot afford to pay your fees. To get this help parents or caregivers must meet one of the following conditions:
- Be receiving a Work and Income or Study-Link benefit or have a Community Services Card
- Have a joint family income that qualifies for a Community Services Card
- Have 2 or more children entered as candidates with fees more than $200?
Approved Financial Assistance Applications by NZQA will be $20 per student or a maximum of $30 per family
To get financial assistance, please fill this Financial Assistance Form and give it to Mrs Flood at the main office. If students lose this form, they can request a copy from Mrs Aiono.
If you have any further queries, please contact the front office or visit the NZQA website: www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea
Week of Worship, August 2017
Unchained
Guest speaker Josh Stothers, from Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, is sharing with LAC throughout Week of Worship.
Each of the five services is available to view below LAC’s YouTube channel.
Photos are available on LAC’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1468338736592366.1073741851.507273469365569&type=1&l=e11f6e31cc
Day 1 – Fear
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 1 Timothy 1:7 NIV
Day 2 – Comparison
“Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think…” Romans 12:2 NLT
Day 3 – Religion
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 NKJV
Day 4 – Lies
The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.” Proverbs 12:22 NIV
“Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God. He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful for ever. He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free,” Psalms 146:5-7 NIV
Day 5 – Shame
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,” Romans 8:1 NIV
An Evening with Rowie…
On Monday and Tuesday 3-4 July, LAC was blessed to host inspirational talks from the renowned business lady “Rowie”, Rowena McEvoy.
Rowie is a motivational speaker and the Founder of THE MAX Fitness Business College based in Australia. She has never had a “job”, just 35+ years doing what she loves every day. With 2 years on the Australian young rich list, Rowie chooses what to do . with each of her days. Rowie invests most days in schools with young adults and teachers to share her gift – financial freedom, logical, fun, non-fanatical, simple, proven ideas for how to be happy – if we choose to be!
The following video is of Rowie’s evening talk to the community on Monday, where she shares 5 steps to living a healthy and happy life.
Community Newsletter, 2 June 2017
You can view the newsletter below, or download here: LAC Community Newsletter 2 June 2017
Week of Worship, May 2017
Look back at the morning services from Term 1 on LAC’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/LongburnAdventistC
ANZAC Day 2017
School prefects, Chalcedony Gali, Nicholas Hoa and Liam Beals, represented LAC at today’s Civil Service ANZAC parade held at the Cenotaph in The Square, Palmerston North.
“Witnessing the commemoration of one of New Zealand’s defining moment in History was an extraordinary experience. As privileged as I am as a prefect, I was delighted to represent Longburn Adventist College at the ANZAC service in Palmerston North City Square. I was joined by two of our prefects, Chalcedony Gali and Liam Beals. It was a memorable event.
I see the Gallipoli Campaign as one with an enormous significance to New Zealand. This is why; during the 19th century and early 20th century, New Zealand relied heavily on Britain for support in governing. Thus making it feel as if it was still a colony. However, after New Zealand fought under Britain command in the war, New Zealand changed. The young country was brought onto the world stage, hence making New Zealand sovereign and confident in its involvement in global issues.
There was also inspiring speeches during the service. An aspect I noticed during one of the speeches from a guest speaker, he mentioned, “we’re here today not only to commemorate the lives lost during the Gallipoli Campaign but also in other wars”. I believed he was referring to the Second World War and post-Second World Wars like The Middle East and The Cold War which led to New Zealand involvement in Korea, Vietnam, Malaya and Borneo. I was personally moved when I saw hundreds gathered to honour the legacy of the brave soldiers who gave up their lives for their country.
We can acknowledge the fact that New Zealand Was involved in quite a number of wars. I think these were great commitments to keep global peace. But, as Bible prophecy states in Matthew 24; the world will slowly crumbling with warfare, famine and earthquakes. All these things take us one step closer to Christ’s return.”
Nicholas Hoa, 2017 Head Prefect
