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Principal's Weekly Message
Kia Ora Whanau,
Following on from the wonderful Year 7 Speech Finals last week,
today it was our Year 8 students’ turn to take the stage. Once
again, the hall was full with students and whānau, ready to be
entertained, informed, and inspired. While both year groups
shared the same courage in standing before their peers, the Year
8 speeches carried a different flavour - thoughtful, meaningful, and
often sprinkled with humour that reflected their experiences and
maturity. Each of the 12 finalists showed outstanding confidence
and effort, and we are so proud of every one of them.
Congratulations to all our speakers for making this another
memorable and thoroughly enjoyable event!
After months of planning, preparation, and excitement, the 2025
NZAIMS Games are finally upon us! Next week, our students will
join more than 14,000 others from across the country for a week
filled with competition, connection, and fun. Being part of such a
significant event is a truly special opportunity - one that will create
lifelong memories, allow our students to challenge themselves
against some of the best in Aotearoa, and make new friendships
along the way. With this year’s theme of “positive vibes only”, the
stage is set for what promises to be a record-breaking Games.
We are incredibly proud of our students and look forward to
cheering them on throughout the week. A heartfelt thank you goes
to our dedicated staff for the extra time and energy they have
given to make this possible, and to our whānau for their ongoing
support. Best of luck to all our competitors - enjoy every moment
and I look forward seeing you in action at some stage over the
week!
As we look ahead, there are now just three weeks left in the term.
Our attendance levels have been very pleasing, and we would
love to see this continue right through to the end. Thank you to our
whānau for the effort you put into ensuring your child is at school
as often as possible - it makes a real difference.
Nga Mihi Nui
Mike Webster