Easter is a time of celebration, new beginnings and reflection as we go forward in many faiths in this country. |
Some of our many celebrations this term have been; - NCEA results at or above National Averages.
- Achievers Assembly celebration at school for whānau and families.
- Year 9 Parent Hui, Yr 10-13 Parent Report Hui evenings.
- School inter-sport and cultural competitions and events are celebrated such as Kapa haka and Polyfest.
- 400 new Year 9 students, families and whānau starting so positively with our college.
These have been linked to our reflections such as our ANZAC commemoration led by our Services Academies, and our curriculum-wide ongoing review to ensure our courses adjust from the previous year.
And of course new beginnings or goal setting for our senior and junior students as they consider their weekly reports and end of term reports on what they need to do in term 2.
The Easter Break allows everyone to pause and take that breath. I want to thank our staff, Teachers, Administration staff and Teacher Aides who have worked tirelessly this term to ensure that our students, family and whānau had a great reconnection with Waitākere College. Thank you.
To our students, families and whānau, thank you for your commitment to the College and continued support for learning ensuring our students can be better than before. (BTB)
While I am on sabbatical for term 2 I am reassured that Olivia Fugmann, as Acting Principal, will lead the College well with her enthusiasm and energy.
Happy Easter and God Bless.
Mark P Shanahan |
Introduction of new Acting Principal and Acting Deputy Principal
Congratulations to Ms Olivia Fugmann and Ms Jacqui Passi | |  |
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Congratulations to Waitākere College Alumni Daniel Harvey
Daniel Harvey became a Physiotherapy Specialist this week - one of only 15 in the country. | |  |
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Anzac Remembrance Parade
Near the end of the first term, the Year 12 and 13 Service Academies held an ANZAC Remembrance Parade.
ANZAC comes from the name Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. | |  |
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Long Jump Champion
Maia Masters attended the Auckland Secondary School Athletics Championships at Trusts Stadium on Wednesday 5th April after qualifying from her excellent performances at the Central/West Zone Athletic Champs. | |  |
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Mr Shanahan’s CLASS Of The Week - 3rd April - 6th April
9Ihumoana are this weeks winners! | |  |
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Book Of The Week - Pacifica Navigators, by the Pasifika Student Poetry Collective
The first book of the week for Term 2 is a collection of Poetry Pasifika students across Aotearoa. The perfect read for over the holidays. | |  |
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Engineering Success For Former and Current Waitākere College Students
Siobhan Stanisich is in her 3rd year of engineering at Waitākere College and is now being mentored by Jadzia Pyne Ambassador for Competenz to inspire young women to succeed in Engineering and Trades, previously industries dominated by men. | |  |
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International Farewells
We farewell our new friends from Japan and Germany | |  |
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Now Hiring Part Time Lunch Coordinators
Our new school lunch suppliers need three part time coordinators to assist in the distribution of meals. | |  |
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Sports Captains
The following students were named Captains of our senior summer sports teams in Term 1. Congratulations and thank you for your commitment and leadership with our teams this Term | |  |
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Waitemata Football Club Is Calling For Girls To Join Their Team
Whether you are new to Football or an experienced player join a team today! | |  |
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Sports Results
Last weeks sports results | |  |
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Sports Draws/Fixtures
Upcoming Draws - Come along and show your support! | |  |
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A Gold Birthday For Mrs O'Gorman
Happy Birthday to Mrs Linda O'Gorman who runs the Student Centre! | |  |
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Sports Council
After an application process, 14 students have been selected to be part of this year's Sports Council. | |  |
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