Kia Ora Whanau
It has been another highly engaging and successful week
throughout the school with a lot happening. This week saw all
our Syndicate Graduation dinners happen, where all the Year
Eight students in each Syndicate come together to celebrate
their time at the Intermediate. Reports from the staff and
students are that everyone enjoyed the occasion, and special
thanks go to the staff for their organisation of the respective
nights. All students received a certificate to recognise their
graduation as they move into the next stage of their education.
The school is looking forward to being able to celebrate the year
next week with our Prizegiving Assemblies. This is especially
exciting this year as we are able to welcome friends and whanau
into the school for each occasion, something that has been
missed over recent years. The first celebration is the Technology
Awards on Tuesday and on Wednesday is the Formal Prizegiving
for the entire school. The venue is the school gymnasium and we
would like to see as many whanau as possible to help us
recognise, acknowledge and celebrate all the amazing
achievements of our students.
Even though the focus is on our end of year celebrations, the
school is also busy planning the start of the 2023 school year. It
is one that we look forward to with some real excitement and a
return to what we do well for the entire year!
The first day of school is Tuesday 31st January, which will be a
meet the teacher and classroom day. Please arrive for an 8.50am
start. This is so all whanau for new and returning students can
come into school, see their classroom and meet with the
teacher. There will be information provided at a later date about
how this day will run.
Lastly, it is three years ago today that the Whakaari Tragedy
happened and there are a number of events underway to
remember all those who were involved that day. Our heartfelt
and sincere thoughts and aroha to all those whanau and friends
affected, on this day of remembrance.
Nga Mihi
Mike Webster