Striving to be better than before
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Each fortnight we announce house points in assemblies and I can reveal that the winning house from last term is Matauranga!
Students can earn house points in many ways, some examples are; 100% attendance, weekly report cards, participating in sports, culture or other school groups, service to the school such as road patrol students (introduced in this newsletter), open evening guides, kiwi buddies, or being an ambassador in special programmes such as this week’s taster day that we hosted for Waitākere Primary School.
In assemblies every week we have the "Words Of The Week" competition. This is a literacy initiative where we issue three different words from the academic vocabulary list, which once learned, widens students' understanding of the vocabulary used across different subject areas. In assemblies, if students can tell us the words and use them in a sentence they can gain house points for their respective houses. Students respond to this as a fun way to learn whilst being competitive and passionate about their respective houses.
The collective effort from students, staff and whānau this week, when we all faced a challenging weather event on Tuesday, showed the manawanui, care and kindness we as a community have for each other. We all pull together to keep each other safe. If you have been affected by this weather event our thoughts, prayers and aroha are with you. Kia kaha.
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With Mother's Day on Sunday I want to wish mothers, aunties, nanas and significant wāhine bringing up our tamariki and mokopuna a very special day that is filled with love, kindness and gratitude for you.
Ngā mihi
Mrs Fugmann
Acting Principal
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Year 8 Taster Day
We had the pleasure of hosting Year 8 students from Waitākere Primary School for a taste of High School life.
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Race Unity Speech Awards
We had three fantastic Year 11 students take up the challenge of promoting the importance of racial unity at this year’s awards; Angelica Sabili, Magni Moore, and Esha Ram.
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2023 Prefects
Our 2023 Prefects have so far done a fantastic job contributing to the life of college. They have worked well as a team helping out with various school initiatives including the lunch in schools, and running some of our senior assemblies. Many are also heavily involved in our sports council coaching…
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Mrs Fugmann's Class Of The Week - 8th - 12th May
9M are this weeks winners!
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Road Patrol Volunteers
A big thank you to these students
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Free Counselling Services Through CARE Waitākere
Waitākere College has been offered free counselling sessions for our students or their whānau through CARE Waitākere, in Universal Drive Henderson.
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Former Services Academy Director Helping To Train Soldiers
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Te Reo Māori, Whakataukī And Words Of The Week
Practise these words and phrases with your child in preparation for next week
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Congratulations To Our Graduating Teachers!
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Book Of The Week - One Of Us is Lying By Karen McManus
Next week's book of the week is a best selling, young adult thriller
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Sports Draws/Fixtures
Upcoming Draws - Come along and show your support!
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Student Photographers Showcase Their Work
Running from the 13th of May to the 16th of July in Titirangi, come and view the exhibition which includes work from 3 of our Year 11 students.
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Sports Results
Last weeks sports results
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- Paper report cards not available this week, you will still receive an email copy.
- Reminder Year 9 students please return your immunisation form to the student centre ASAP.
- 23-25th May Education Perfect Maths Championship
- Mon 5th June Public Holiday - King's Birthday - No School
- Fri 14th July Public Holiday - Matariki - No School
Rolling Strike Days (These are subject to change)
Thurs 11th May – No school for Year 13
Tues 16th May - No school for Year 9
Wed 17th May - No school for Year 10
Thurs 25th May - No school for Year 11
Tues 30th May - No school for Year 13
Thurs 1st June - No school for Year 12
Tues 6th June - No school for Year 10
Thurs 8th June - No school for Year 9
- Click here for all important dates
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