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Principal's Weekly Message

Kia Ora Whanau,

We’re excited to welcome all our whanau back for what promises to be an action-packed and inspiring Term 3! After the exceptionally busy nine weeks of last term, this one offers a fantastic opportunity to focus further on our quality and engaging learning programmes. Already the students throughout the school have been fully immersed with their mahi, quickly returning to the routines of remaining on task and getting the most out of each lesson. It has been great to see the students return well rested but also full of energy and enthusiasm for what the next ten weeks will bring.

There’s plenty to look forward to and it starts next Friday with the annual Super 11 Inter Regional Winter Tournament. This daylong event is an ideal warm up to a bigger event later in the term, and gives those competing a chance to assess where they are at in terms of preparation. Other highlights include our School Speech Competition with the finals being held in front of the school. It has been great to hear the students share what their speech topics will be, which range from the informative to the entertaining. Speech writing is a key aspect of our literacy programme, and always a highlight for the staff. Lastly and notably, we’re gearing up for the major event of the term - the 2025 Zespri NZAIMS Games - an exciting showcase of our sporting talent, teamwork, and school spirit! The chance to take on the best the country has to offer, and to showcase our amazing students is always a highlight. The preparation is in full swing from all the athletes and coaches, and the excitement is starting to build.

 

As always, attendance remains a top priority. Consistent, regular attendance is essential for success and ensures students are making the most of all the learning and opportunities on offer. Our attendance rates over the recent few years have been steadily increasing and we ask that whanau continue to support the school and encourage all students to be at school each and every day. A ninety percent attendance rate still means a student will miss 4 weeks of school over the year!

We look forward to seeing you all over the course of the term.

 

Nga Mihi Nui

Mike Webster