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The sense of winter well and truly arriving, hit me whilst standing on the sidelines of an away game on Wednesday after school. The temperature had dropped as we cheered on the Girl's Soccer team. Yet earlier in the day, the sun’s warmth had made a winter’s day very pleasant. It reminded me of the Kiwi adage that Aotearoa can experience four seasons in one day at any time of the year, which in turn, reminded me of the Crowded House song “Four seasons in one day”:
Even when you're feeling warm
The temperature could drop away
Like four seasons in one day
On a deeper level, the song touches on the fact that we as individuals can experience a range of emotions and experiences as well as different highs and lows like the changing seasons.
Later that same evening, the Whānau Hui celebrated milestones for Terms 1 and 2. Amongst all of the highlights of this evening was Delta Johns’ practice speech for her upcoming Manu Kōrero Competition. Delta hit the hearts of those in attendance with a powerful message about the taniwha inside all of us and the importance of support for everyone. The voices of our rangatahi filled the room through the evening with inspiration, warmth, hope and aroha through powerful waiata, haka and korero. Seeing our Māori Senior Leadership Group, Ngā Toa o Mua (Warriors of the Future) receive their badges in recognition of this role was uplifting, they led the entire night as part of their responsibility with mana. Not least were those juniors who were acknowledged for their manawanui and progress in their achievement, earning the recognition and honour of being awarded their badges of success. Congratulations to all.
These types of celebrations are so important for all of us. It is a chance to recognise the outstanding milestones of students’ journeys here at Waitākere College. Not only do we see students progress through the actual, physical seasons year-on-year; we also see the more symbolic progress through their own seasons which leads toward adulthood and success.
Ngā mihi
Olivia Fugmann
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Sports Draws/Fixtures
Upcoming Draws - Come along and show your support! | |  |
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Geography Trip To Tongariro National Park
During Week 5, from the 22nd to the 24th of May the Year 12 Geography class of 19 students travelled to Tongariro National Park | |  |
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Diving Win For Erica Paltridge
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School Production, Save The Date!
Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th June, 6.30pm | |  |
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Project Twin Streams
Our Former Head Of Chemistry Teacher Mrs Natasha Wade is now the Community Coordinator for the Project Twin Streams (Opanuku and Oratia) | |  |
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Congratulations to Anna Pham
Anna has been chosen by Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) as one of only 60 students out of 4800 participants across New Zealand | |  |
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Gateway Programme At Farmers
Retail is an exciting career choice with loads of possibilities – from helping customers, stock management, and marketing, to running a store. | |  |
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Report Evenings - Book Your Interview Spot Now!
Thurs 15th June & Tues 20th June 2.30 – 4.30 pm & 5.30 – 7.00 pm.
Here are the instructions to book your interview times. | |  |
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Year 09 Digital Technology
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The Writer's Festival
Personal experience of the Festival by Lola Porter and Analiese Marygold, Year 9 | |  |
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Book Of The Week - Mission Girl, by Fleur Beale
For Week 8 | |  |
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Te Reo Māori, Whakataukī And Words Of The Week
For Week 8 | |  |
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Sports Results
Last weeks sports results | |  |
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- Week 8 – Rostered days home (PPTA Strike Action)
Monday, 12 June – No School For Years 11 & 12
Tuesday, 13 June – No School For Years 9 & 13
Wednesday, 14 June – No School For Years 10 & 11
Thursday, 15 June – No School For Years 12 & 13
- Click here for all important dates including Week 9 & 10 Rostered Days Home Due to PPTA Strike Action
- Thurs 15th June Subject Report Interviews: Book Your Spot 2.30 – 4.30 pm & 5.30 – 7.00 pm
- Tues 20th June Subject Report Interviews: Book Your Spot 2.30 – 4.30 pm & 5.30 – 7.00 pm
- Sat 24th June Market Day 10am - 2pm
- Wed 28th & Thurs 29th June School Show 6.30pm
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