Celebrations of Diversity.
Happy 60th Anniversary Sāmoa! June 1 this year is 60 years since Sāmoa gained Independence. Our Sāmoan staff, students and aiga took the opportunity to unite and celebrate their heritage here in our College and on Rathgar Rd. Sāmoa has a rich history in the Pacific and here in New Zealand. The contribution that Sāmoans and Pasifika peoples, in general, has made to our society, making us stronger as a nation. Fa'a fetai Lava.
We celebrate Queen Elizabeth the 2nd's 70-year reign as Head of The Commonwealth this weekend. What an awe-inspiring and outstanding life of service she continues to achieve.
In two weeks' time, we get to celebrate Matariki, our winter New Year. This is again another chance to celebrate our rich indigenous history and provide an opportunity to reflect on the years past, people lost, and aspire to new opportunities so our country can grow stronger with better understanding.
We are a diverse nation and as an island nation all of us have travelled here in some form of waka with the hope of being better than before.
I was able to visit my own ancestral home in Arrowtown last week, where my great grandfather migrated in 1875 from Limerick in Ireland for a better life here in NZ. I am always in awe of the risks, challenges, opportunities and optimism that made them stronger people.
The great migrations, firstly of Maori, and then our many other groups that make up this great diverse nation have a history that is always inspiring and challenging at the same time.
This generation of our rangitahi will also get to celebrate the diversity of this nation but also be better informed with the new New Zealand Histories Curriculum in place that we have been using over the years, but formalized this year.
A Habit of Mind of successful people is to celebrate with wonderment and awe of our cultural history and others in this diverse nation.
Ngā mihi
Mark P Shanahan
Stay up to date with our latest sports results.
We are seeking a person to develop this important role within our growing International Student Department. This is a 30 hr per week position.
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Our Kolisi o Waitakere celebrated our Sāmoan Language week and Independence Day with a march from our school library, down Rathgar Road through to the flag pole. The Sāmoan Language classes led the march, with the SAM 301 students leading the Lotu. The flag ceremony was raised by the Services Academy.…
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.
Tālofa lava! Sāmoa language week runs from Sunday 29 May – Saturday 04 June.
10I has crossed ONE MILLION words in Reading Plus.
Malcolm has come from another Maintenance / Gardening position at a retirement village and prior to that, was a residential builder for 25 years.
Former student Nathan Brown has just been selected to be part of the New Zealand squad to attend the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, later this year.
The ISC had its sensory swing installed last week and our students are already enjoying its therapeutic benefits.
9ACLF are this weeks winners!
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
Tuesday 5th July: Junior & Senior Subject Report Evening 2 – Early finish
Thursday 28th July: Open Evening – Early finish
Read our Daily Panui for more important info for students
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