THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

 PRINCIPAL’S NOTICE

Tena koutou whanau ma – warm greetings to everyone

In the book of Ecclesiastes we learn that there are seasons in our lives and that the seasons come and go. Ecclesiastes 3:1 states that “There is a season for everything, and a time for every event under the sun”. In all aspects of our lives there is change – and the ‘constant in the change’ is The Lord Jesus Christ. He is the one upon whom we set our gaze – to walk with Him at all times.

The season of change we are in currently is one of sadness as we prepare to farewell David and Laura Prickett who are heading back to their home country for a new season in their lives. Both David and Laura have served in the school over the years and I will take this opportunity here to thank them both for their work of service here. I know both will be sorely missed. We will of course be farewelling them formally, and this will be done over two events. Although David is not officially finishing until the end of the first week back at school next term, we will be holding a School Farewell for both David and Laura this Friday at 2:30 in the school hall – whanau are warmly invited to attend. There will also be a final farewell on Friday 26^th July where I will be able to thank David for his contribution on behalf of the school and community – whanau are also warmly invited to attend this at 2:30pm on that day.

David has worked in the school for ten years, starting as a classroom teacher and quickly demonstrating strengths in teaching, relationship building and leadership. He was asked to step into a leadership role early in his time here as Head of Primary and more recently has taken on the role of Deputy Principal. David has the respect of students and colleagues alike and will  leave a big gap when he leaves.

With change, as doors close, in the Lord, others open and in this regard we have the privilege of welcoming Robert Torr into the school as our new Deputy Principal. Robert comes to us most recently from Matamata college and brings with him many years of service to education and counselling through the mid-regions of the North Island, particularly in Rangitikei College, Whanganui Collegiate and Matamata College. Robert has a wide range of experience in NZ education and we are looking forward to welcoming him and his wife, Louise into our rohe and school. There will be a formal powhiri for Robert and his supporting party on Monday 22^nd July at 9:00am – whanau are warmly invited to attend this ceremony.

End of Term

As we close out the end of this term, my thanks go out to whanau, particularly for your support in helping us improve attendance, which although still needing some way to go to reaching our target of 90%, has nonetheless improved to 82% school-wide.

As we head into the holiday break, we pray for refreshment and fulfilling whanau time with loved ones and friends.

Psalm 107:1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!

Nga mihi mahana

David Rogers

KEY DATES:

IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES

SCHOOL TERMS

 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Minutes: 

• Minutes 14th May 2024
• Minutes 13th February 2024
• Minutes 17th October 2023
• Minutes 28 November 2023
  

TEACHERS NOTICE

TECHNOLOGY

Celebration Youth 412. Youth event for those aged 12 and over at the Celebration Centre (school hall) on Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact Josiah Shaw 021 022 42000 or Brian Heihei 022 198 1757.

Mike Shaw

CEO Celebration Trust

 PO Box 235 – Kaikohe

Phone +64 9 405 3996

Cell     +64 21 842 302

www.heartofthenorth.co.nz

WHAT ARE ATTENDANCE DUES?

The Ministry of Education does not fund building related costs at our School. Attendance Dues are only used to pay for building related costs. They can not be used for any other purposes.  Paying Attendance Dues is a condition of enrolment for all students attending our School. Attendance Dues are compulsory – there is a legal requirement for parents and caregivers to pay Attendance Dues under the Education and Training Act 2020. They are not a donation.

Mike Shaw

CEO Celebration Trust

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150:6