It takes a village to raise a child |
Our three pillars emphasise the importance of every aspect of our student’s lives, that of teachers, whānau and community. This is something that we believe strengthens the opportunities of our rangitahi. With input from the many different people in young people’s lives, there is always hope for a bright and fulfilling future. That is why the Kahui Ako or Community of Learners was formed, to deepen the relationships and approaches between all schools within our local area.
This week and over the coming weeks, I have had the pleasure of taking a selection of Year 9 and 10 students as well as two prefects to visit a number of our feeder schools in preparation for 2024 enrolments. It is a wonderful reminder of the journey of students from entering primary school in Year 1 until they leave secondary school in Year 13, and the relationships that have been created along the way. There are many people who will influence that journey and provide support. However, the impact that whānau makes cannot be underestimated as this creates a sense of whanaungatanga and belonging in terms of relationships within the family and community.
We all have significant people in our lives that make/ made the difference to us as people, and teachers often feature in young people's lives as one of those significant role models. Personally, I remember my primary school teacher who I had for only one year. She had patience, took the time to show the different approaches I could take so as to learn better, encouraged me even though I wasn’t the best academically at the time, and made every kid in the class feel seen. Never did she make us feel like a failure even when we got something wrong but showed us that it was an opportunity to learn. Most of all she was firm, fair and fun. My friends and I continue to talk of her fondly to this day. So, I encourage all of us to remember those who are or who have been our support network/ significant impact person and to reach out and thank them. Gratitude and appreciation are infectious and you get back what you give out.
“He aha te mea nui o te ao? E tangata! E tangata! E tangata!”
What is the most important thing on earth? It is people, people, people. |
Sports Draws/Fixtures
Upcoming Draws - Come along and show your support! | |  |
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Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Students Exceled at Firstcuts Icehouse Ventures Evening
Leah McGrath and Taiyang Tipene participated in the Firstcuts Icehouse Ventures Evening as YES guests and had a valuable opportunity to connect with successful individuals under 30 in the start-up community. | |  |
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School Librarian Represents New Zealand in Free Flight World Championships
Mr Ackery is soaring to new heights as he prepares to represent New Zealand in the Free Flight World Championships held in Moncontour, France from the 12th - 19th August. | |  |
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The McDonald's Oasis Programme
The programme started this week at local West Auckland McDonald's stores, Railside Ave Henderson, Lincoln Rd, and Westgate. | |  |
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Career Navigator Mentoring
Career Navigator is a course run by the Graeme Dingle Foundation. This year we have a group of Year 11 boys participating in the course. | |  |
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Careers Out West Expo
We had the opportunity to take 50 students to the Careers Out West Expo held at the Trusts Area in Henderson. | |  |
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New Casio Graphics Calculators Donated By Monaco Corporation
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Te Reo Māori, Whakataukī And Words Of The Week
For Week 6 | |  |
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Sports Captains Receive Their Badges
Congratulations to these students! | |  |
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Sports Results
Last weeks sports results | |  |
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- All Rolling Strike Days Have Been Suspended While PPTA Negotiations Are In Place
- Mon 5th June Public Holiday - King's Birthday - No School
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