Newsletter Issue 24 | Term 3 | 5th August

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Two weeks in and Covid and the winter Flu season remain a biological disrupter to Waitākere College.
This is frustrating and we continue to respond with flexibility to minimise disruption to the learning of our students and the normal school routines of the College.  Our student attendance has been solidly above 80% + in all year levels for these first 2 weeks so we are maintaining a good platform for term 3. However, we have had many teachers away and at the moment there are not enough relief teachers or staff to maintain the cover of classes. More relief teachers are becoming available by 22/8/22 so I am hopeful things will turn in a more positive direction.

As a result, on Mondays and Fridays we are running periods 1- 4 ONLY for years 9 & 10 students to cope with this shortage of available teachers. So yr 9 & 10 students will have no period 5 on those Mondays and Fridays. In total 4 periods will be lost over this time. Year 11, 12, & 13 students will continue as normal with no disruption at this stage. This allows them to keep their focus on learning and completing their NCEA assessments. So a normal timetable for seniors.  

Thank you for your continued support of our health and safety protocols around mask wearing. It is making a huge difference. We hope that this change is short-lived and that the health of our community is on the improve.  

Ngā mihi
Mark P Shanahan

Flash Fiction Writing Competition Winner

Ava Porter won top honours at the inaugural Flash Fiction Writing Competition for Year 10 students. Ava was one of 20 students selected to attend a workshop on writing Flash Fiction (very short stories). Students had four weeks to continue crafting their entries. Judge Ronnie Pankova-Karadjova said…

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Fixtures

Upcoming Fixtures - Come along and show your support!

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Waitākere Students Selected For The Auckland Under 16 Hockey Squad

Congratulations to Cheshna Naiker and Kaiden Van Kam who have been selected for the Auckland Under 16 hockey squad.

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International Students Homestay Vacancies

We have new international students arriving in January and looking for homestay families

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New Zealand Call ups for Waitākere College Duo

Congratulations to Stella Tia and Leah McGrath

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Rathgar Shield Win

Waitākere College vs St Dominic's College

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Cook Islands Language Week

This week, we come together to celebrate the Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki Āirani, Cook Island Language Week 31st July - 06th August.

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Book Of The Week - Little Lion By Saroo Brierley & Illustrated by Bruce Whatley

The extraordinary true story of survival that became an international bestseller and was made into the award-winning film, Lion, starring Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel.

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Welcome To Our New Staff

Two fantastic staff members join the Waitākere College team

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Sports Results

Last weeks sports results

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Mr Shanahan’s CLASS Of The Week 1st - 5th August

Noho a Tau students are this weeks winners!

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Swanson School Caretaker Position

Swanson School requires a Caretaker for 20 hours per week.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Friday 26th August Teacher Only Day
Monday 29th August Mid Term Break - No School
Fri 30th September Last Day of Term 3

For more important information read our Daily Panui

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