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With 400+ year 9 students in the College, 31 new teachers, and another 88 new students enrolling in February, the College has been busy.
Thank you to our Teachers, Teacher aides and school administration staff that have made the journey into Waitākere College successful for these new students, their families and whānau.
Our focus for us all as Teachers is the implementation of our School Vision and Strategic Goals 2023-2025 which also relate to our values - Learning, Caring, and Respect. This Vision statement is on our website under School Vision.
Our simple but consistent messages around our values are.
Learning:
Be present and on time for each class.
Bring the correct equipment and appropriate school bag.
Use the Student Planner.
Bring your Chromebook/Laptop.
Learn 1 key new skill or use of knowledge per lesson.
Caring:
Be kind and show tolerance to each other.
Don't tolerate bullies.
Avoid vapes, unlawful drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, etc.
Avoid people/students involved in these activities.
Respect:
Congratulate peers on their success.
Be honest and trustworthy.
Wear the uniform with pride in and out of the College.
Pick up rubbish and respect your environment
Greet staff as Sir, Miss, Matua or Whaea.
These are just some of our reference points around our values but it allows students and staff to build a positive learning culture in the College.
We want the journey of our new students and staff to be a positive one and to continue to strengthen the Waitakere Way in our Years 10 - 13 as we go through 2023.
Ngā mihi
Mark P Shanahan |
Te Reo Māori, Whakataukī And Words Of The Week
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ISC Puppy In Training To Be a Therapy Dog
Meet Poppy!
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Book Of The Week - The Beekeeper of Aleppo, by Christy Lefteri
Next week's book of the week is an unforgettable love story of a mother blinded by loss and her husband who insists on their survival as they undertake the Syrian refugee trail to Europe.
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Free Community Event Holi Mela
Head over to the Corban Arts Centre for this fun and colourful family friendly event!
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Saint
Waitākere College business students Sarah Opetaia and Wesley Paongo are empowering young Samoans to live to the Samoan foundational values of respect, service, and love.
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FREE Dental Care for Under 18’s
We currently have the West Auckland dental caravan onsite for students dental care over the next 4 weeks.
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Auckland (junior) Track & Field Championships
Congratulations Maia Masters who took home 3 Gold medals!
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Waitamatā Football Club Open Day
A vibrant and ambitious club at the heart of our community which allows people to develop in a safe and positive environment through Football, physical activity and social inclusion.
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New Speed Limit On Rathgar Road
There is a new speed zone of 30km outside the schools on Rathgar Rd as of 2nd March.
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Mr Shanahan’s CLASSES Of The Week 27th Feb - 3 March
3 Classes have won this week! Art 101, DRA 301 and 9 Muriwai English
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Achievers Celebration
A joyous occasion last night to celebrate our student's hard work and determination to succeed
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Sports Results & Draws/Fixtures
Upcoming Draws - Come along and show your support!
Latest sports results
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- Monday 6th March Fiafia Night
- Wednesdays 8th & 15th March ID Photos
- Wednesday 8th - Saturday 15th March Polyfest
- Thursday 16th March POSSIBLE PPTA Strike Day - We will keep you updated
- Click here for all important dates
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