Newsletter

Principal's Message

As the first term of this school year marches towards the end of term, I want to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful tone around our school, the hard work, and growth we’ve experienced as a school community.

Academic Achievement
Our students have shown incredible dedication to their studies. It’s been amazing to see our students grow and excel in the classroom. Special thanks to our teachers for creating engaging and supportive learning environments that help students succeed.

Our 2024 NCEA results will be finalised this week. What I can tell you already, is that they are fantastic results, extremely high levels of achievement that set us by and large above national averages. There will be a detailed report to come in due course.

Community Involvement
This term, we’ve also seen strong participation in school-wide events, including polyfest groups, orienteering, sports practices, which truly show the spirit of our school community. Thank you to all who have volunteered their time, and to our students for showing kindness and leadership in their actions.

Safeguarding
Our Safeguarding programme continues to grow and is now becoming embedded and part of our school culture.

One very noticeable aspect is the change from a hierarchical, power-based student leadership role to a more collaborative, inclusive style in our school setting. This can be a powerful transformation for teenage school leaders. It encourages teamwork, respect, and shared decision-making, which can create a more positive and supportive environment for both leaders and their peers.

In making these changes, our student leaders are moving away from traditional power dynamics and towards a more effective style of leadership that benefits everyone involved. We can all be incredibly proud of our student leaders and seniors in general.

Fiafia night
This year our Fiafia night is being held at a venue outside of school. This is simply because the event has become so popular te whare Angitu (Rec Centre) is just too small to accommodate everyone. Again, this is a great reflection of the support our community shows for our students and school events.

Demolition/Renovation around Denton
The Trust Board has decided to demolish Denton Hostel. While this puts pressure on boarding numbers, it also means long awaited work on developing other dorms and areas around the school can get underway.

One of the first significant areas to be developed will be a student focused project that will provide covered sitting, outdoor dining, play areas, an outdoor stage and an amphitheater. Many of our current students had input into the planning of this space. The photo below gives an idea of the scope; however, it doesn’t really do justice to how good the area will look.

Looking Ahead
As we move into the second term, we’re excited about the many opportunities that lie ahead. We have exciting projects, events, and initiatives planned, and I look forward to seeing our students continue to grow and succeed.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership together, we are making this school year a memorable and impactful one.

2025-2028 School Board Parent Representative Elections

This year the School Board Parent Representative elections will be held in September. 

School board members play an important role in shaping the education experience and achievement of students.

Information on what school boards are can be sourced by clicking on the following link School Boards

More information and nomination forms will be posted in the Principal's Newsletter over the coming months.

2025 Fiafia Night

Parents, caregivers families and friends are invited to Fiafia night.

Fiafia night provides the opportunity for students to perform in front of our Wesley College community before performing at Polyfest.

Please note due to the increased number of people attending the venue has changed; there is also an entry cost as below.

Date:    Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 6:30pm start
Venue: Pukekohe Indian Community Centre
             59 Ward Street, Pukekohe 2120
Cost:    $5 for adults, gold coin for children (Cash Only - no eftpos available)

Fundraising food stalls are available (Cash Only - no eftpos available)

Boarders are not to leave the venue.
All boarders are to return to school on the school buses.

2025 Polyfest Performance Times

Please be advised only performers will be attending Polyfest. 
Parents and caregivers who wish siblings of performers to attend must notify the school.
Parents and caregivers are to provide transport for siblings to and from the Polyfest venue.
Parents and caregivers will be responsible for their children while at Polyfest.
Supporters/siblings are to wear mufti.
  
The buses to and from the school are for performers only.

Boarding Costs - Student ID and School Magazine

A reminder, boarding payments should have begun the first week of January 2025.

Payments for boarding can be made to 12-3023-0351966-00

Payments for the Student ID and School Magazine can be made in person at reception or by direct payment to 02-0280-0302600-04

Please use your son/daughters name and code in the reference fields.

Hostel Contact Details:

House parents are on duty to take phone calls from 6.30am - 7.30am and 3.20pm - 9.30pm. 
The Hostels are closed during the day.

Alternatively you can email the hostels on:

Notifying a daily absence

Daily absences can be made by:
Email: paulettes@wesley.school.nz
Phone: (09) 2370224
Portal: https:/login.bridge.school.nz/?
Special extended leave requests of more than 2 days must be made to the Principal.

2026 Enrolment Applications

Applications for 2026 are now open for students enrolling in Year 9.
An application can be sourced by clicking on the following link Application for Admission

Community Acknowledgement

From time to time we receive wonderful feedback from the general public complimenting our students who represent Wesley College with pride.

To view community acknowledgements please click on the following link: Community Acknowledgement

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