Week five marks the halfway point of term two.
It is about us as a school checking our milestones to see where we are and then using that information to make changes for the second half of term two and preparation for term 3. Once again, the theme is about making the most of the opportunities that come our way.
We have seen the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) students take the opportunity to promote their business model ideas, and I am sure they will grow in experience from the feedback as they move forward.
We continue to strengthen our relationships with some of our contributing schools with our year 8 Sports Taster Day. These intermediate students get to experience our facilities and, more importantly, the coaching relationship between coaches, senior student coaches, and them as students to develop their skills.
Assessment week for the senior school starts on Monday, 30/5/22.
This is the opportunity to set explicit tasks for students to ensure that their understanding of the work is valid. The opportunity to 'bank' well deserved credits if they have been applying themselves. The opportunity to also make sure students cannot assume that positive results come without hard work. Hard work + preparation = positive rewards.
In most cases, students should now have explicit information about assessment tasks next week. We now assume students will take this opportunity to prepare and get positive results.
Let's make sure this halfway point gives us a solid plan for the second half.
Ngā mihi
Mark P Shanahan
Workshop-Assessment Week. Over the six school days, June 2nd to June 10th the school day is changing slightly to accommodate project, assessment and workshop opportunities for our senior students.
On Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th of May, 83 business students from years 12 and 13 attended a pitch event at Zeal Henderson. The pitch event was part of the Young Enterprise Scheme and counted towards their internal assessment. Students also compete for places in the regional and national finals, depending…
There is a parents' information evening on Tuesday 31st May. Time: 6pm Location: Staff room
Our sports areas were full of excitement on Wednesday for our first Year 8 Sports Taster day. We welcomed students from Henderson Intermediate, Swanson School, Waitākere Primary and Rangeview Intermediate to sample some of the sports we offer here at Waitākere College.
We are seeking an experienced qualified Science Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic Science team. This is a permanent position that offers 30 hours per week. We have 14 Science staff members, and you will get to meet and work with a diverse group of students.
We are seeking a person to develop this important role within our growing International Student Department. This is a 30 hr per week position.
Sione, Lima, Tavita and Filipo are high school friends, uso or brothers. They are part of a special letter-writing project that helps to start a brave new conversation, an open and honest talanoa with themselves starting with the words, Dear Uso ... Here they share the cultural challenges they face,…
9SMT are this week's winners!
It was great that our ISC students Milly and Ariele could start back at Fair Food this week. They feel so privileged they get to help Fair Food with its mission of reducing food waste and food insecurity in our communities.
Sculptureum has a special offer for school staff, students and whānau
Stay up to date with our latest sports results.
Thursday 2nd – Friday 3rd June: Senior Assessment Week 1
Monday 6th June: Public Holiday Queens Birthday – No School
Tuesday 7th June – Friday 10th June: Senior Assessment Week 2
Friday 24th June: Public Holiday Matariki – No School
Thursday 30th June: Junior & Senior Subject Report Evening 1 - Early finish
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