From the Principal 14 Nov 2022

I would like to acknowledge all the students that participated in our first live Sports and Senior Prizegiving since COVID disrupted normal College life.  It was heartening to see just how resilient our students have been and the high level of achievement that was acknowledged that evening.  I think it is important that we take every opportunity to acknowledge student contributions in all aspects of College life.  I would like to thank whānau and friends for being there on the evening to do this.

Special congratulations to our top award recipients - Paris Karl-Fields, Dux; Freya Lansbury, Runner-Up to Dux; Jess Thomsen, Everiss Scholar and Recipient of the Chairperson's Award for All-Round Excellence and Keira Johns, Sportsperson of the Year.  It takes incredible effort to achieve at this level and I look forward to seeing what these talented young people will do in the future.

I would also like to thank Keeley O'Hagan for her keynote address.  Keeley's ability to relate to our students and send a strong message about being true to yourself was well received by all who attended.

Upcoming Dates of Importance 

I am aware that whānau have been expected to take a lot of time out over this year when College has been closed or year levels have been rostered home.  I would like to thank you again for your understanding and I am hoping that you can accommodate some further days that will allow teachers to pursue better work conditions along with two professional development days to help re-align teaching programmes which have come about with the changes in NCEA and the National Curriculum refresh.  Any parents who anticipate difficulties in providing supervision for younger students on these days should get in touch as some provision by non-teaching staff may be possible.

Mon 21 Nov Teacher Only Day COLLEGE CLOSED, (MoE Accord Day)

Tue 29 Nov Paid Union Meeting - Early Finish at 11.30, (Timetable will be Period 1 and 2, followed by a short break, then period 3 from 10.45-11.30)

Manakau and Te Horo buses will come early

Fri 2 Dec Teacher Only Day COLLEGE CLOSED, (2nd MoE Accord Day)

I would also like to warmly invite whānau to our upcoming Junior prizegivings:

Fri 9 Dec Junior Prizegivings

10.00am Year 9&10 Prizegiving

12.45pm Year 7&8 Prizegiving

Mon 12 Dec Final Day of Term - School Closes at 12.50pm

Manakau and Te Horo buses will come early