Newsletter Issue 20 | Term 2 | 1st July

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The End is Nigh

As we come to the end of another busy term, we can catch our breath about the events of this term and prepare for Term 3.
We have celebrated the diversity in the College and our community in general. From our Anti-Bullying Pink Shirt Day, Sāmoan Language Week, Matariki Celebration, and our first Market Day. All have involved student voice and participation with students and staff looking at how they can adjust and refine these events in 2023.

Our Assessment Week ran with minimum disruption to our teaching day and timetable. Information and evidence on academic progress allow us as teachers to justify the grades students have on their reports they have or will receive. This allows good participation in the Parent Teacher Evenings held in the last two weeks of term.

From these events and information gathered, students, teachers, family, and whānau can now take a breath and work on setting achievable goals in Term 3. This is the time for making solid, achievable goals that can yield fantastic results for the end of the year.
Take the opportunity to reflect on the information and celebrations of this term and prepare for term 3.

Ngā mihi
Mark P Shanahan

Isabella Gasu at the FIBA Oceania U16 Basketball championship in Amman, Jordan.

Waitākere College Year 11 student Isabella Gasu and team representing Sāmoa, were crowned winners of the FIBA U16 Women’s Asian Championship 2022 Division B!!!

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Subject Report Interview

If you missed out on booking the last subject report interview we have another one this Tuesday 5th July, Book now to confirm your preferred time slot. Please note: School will finish for ALL students at 1.35 pm Tuesday 5th July.

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Picking Your Child Up During School Hours?

Please read on for instructions on where you can meet and sign your child out at the Student Centre.

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Dawn Blessing For New Classrooms

Our new D Block Maths Classrooms are here!

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Book Of the Week - The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER! Independent Afghanistan, 1975: Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is to shatter their lives.

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Waitākere College Dancers To Compete At Blueprint 2022

"Our work is created to show the beauty in our individuality and uniqueness. It is the strength of the individual that amplifies the strength of a community. We showcase and celebrate the diverse styles of street dance in a unique Waitākere way, made by students, for the community."

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2022 McIntosh and Fraser Dental Orthodontic Scholarship.

Two deserving students from selected West Auckland and West Harbour schools will be selected to receive a full scholarship to the value of up to $10,000 for orthodontic treatment which can be provided at either McIntosh or Fraser Dental.

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First XI Mixed Hockey Team

These students are boxing above their weight in a highly-competitive grade. Each week they represent the school with pride as they challenge and push teams from some of the biggest schools in Auckland.

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Updated Eat Smart Menu for Term 3 Tuck Shop

View the Tuckshop menu updates and winter special for term 3 and a customer feedback form, have your say on the menu.

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Sports Results

Last weeks sports results

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Fixtures

Upcoming Fixtures - Come along and show your support!

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IMPORTANT DATES

  • Tuesday 5th July: Junior & Senior Subject Report Evening 2 – Early finish
  • Thursday28th July: Open Evening – Early finish Friday 8th July: Last day of term 2
  • Monday25th July: First day of term 3

For more important information read our Daily Panui

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