Is our Backbone Helping our Wishbone? |
As we enter the final three weeks of Term 1, it's essential to focus on achieving our goals for this term. Our "Wishbone" represents the successful completion of Achievement or Unit Standards based on the work and content learned throughout Term 1.
Students in NCEA Level 1 will be reaching key milestones in each subject, leading to a final assessment or test that will typically earn them 5 credits representing one-third of their course. Family and whānau should encourage their child to review their milestone progress in preparation for the senior course whānau interviews on Wednesday March 26, 2025.
Students in Levels 2 and 3 may be completing standards worth 3 to 4 credits this term.
Each student should reflect on whether they are putting in the necessary effort, which we refer to as their "Backbone." This effort is crucial to achieving academic rewards.
Last week, I discussed Backbone, emphasizing its two essential components: Structure and Discipline. Structure is critical, while discipline is your superpower.
We covered Structure last week, so let’s focus on discipline now. Discipline involves:
- Completing the necessary work to achieve each milestone of the standards.
- Setting aside time in your calendar to complete tasks, both in and out of class.
- Utilizing your planner to manage daily and weekly assignments to ensure work is completed during class or at tutorials.
- Sacrificing leisure time (with friends, etc.) to complete tasks.
By combining good Structure with determined Discipline, you will be on your way to reaching your goals. Remember, your backbone of structure and discipline will help you achieve your wishbone.
Ngā mihi
Mark P Shanahan
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Fiafia Tickets
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EARLY FINISH – ALL YEAR LEVELS - Wednesday 26th March at 1.35pm
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Whānau Hui
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Book of the Week - Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
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Year 9 Beach Day
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Mr Shanahan's Class of the Week
Last week's winners 9 Jackson were nominated by 2 teachers and this week's winners 9 Nihotupu were nominated by 3 different teachers!! | |  |
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Senior Course Whānau Interviews
For Years 11, 12 and 13 Only | |  |
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Sports Results
Last Week's Results | |  |
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Board Considering Increase to Parent Representatives
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Sports Council 2025
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Every Day Counts
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Te Reo Māori, Whakataukī & Words of the Week for Week 9
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- Wed 26 March - Early Finish for ALL Students at 1.35pm (school buses will run at normal times)
- Wed 26 March - Senior Course Whānau Interviews - Bookings Essential
- Mon 31st March - Fiafia Night
- Wed 2nd - Fri 4th April - Polyfest
- Fri 4 & Sat 5 April - 50 Year Jubilee & Reunion
- Wed 9 April - Kaipara Sports Exchange
- Fri 11th April - Last day of Term 1
- Click here for all important dates
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