THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE
The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith.
1 Timothy 1:5
PRINCIPAL’S NOTICE
Tena koutou whanau ma – warm greetings to everyone
We are well through the academic year now and I would like to raise a couple of thoughts with you to help ensure our senior students are set up for the best possible outcomes in their studies.
In my discussions with teachers of our senior students, a common theme is apparent – that is, that many of our rangatahi are not putting in the effort required for them to be really successful. I think we are still trying to address the impacts of the lockdowns which affected our students in a far greater way than we may understand.
My message is one which you are already aware of because you have experienced it yourselves – learning is hard. It doesn’t happen by accident, and what you get out is directly related to what you put in.
I thought it might be helpful to go over some basic principles for NCEA learning in particular. These are in terms of how whanau can help students at home
- Encourage strong attendance (above 90%)
- Avoid taking students out of school during the term.
- Use the Google Classroom to stay connected with your child’s learning to help them manage their work (and plan effective homework time).
- Have assessment dates written down in your planner to encourage timeliness. You can get the assessment schedule in the KAMAR Parent Portal – contact us if you are unsure about how to access it).
- Keep an eye on stress levels (student’s, not yours ).
- Encourage attendance at tutorials that staff provide.
- Talk regularly with your child regarding progress and any challenges they are facing.
- Help them choose the right courses.
- Encourage them to study for exams, including ‘Derived Grade’ exams and ‘External’ exams.
- Encourage them to get plenty of sleep.
- Talk with us whenever you have a concern or are uncertain about how your child is progressing.
Ecclesiastes 3:12 Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken. This speaks to me of the strength of partnership. We all love and are invested in our students for good outcomes in learning and in life. We are thankful to our whanau who care about their young ones and have trusted us to be part of their lives, to join with whanau on this part of their educational journey and we love the fact that whanau, church and school work together for the common goal of raising up and equipping this generation to fulfil their potential and to ‘go out’ from here to impact the world.
Maungarongo – Blessings to all
David Rogers
PRINCIPAL
KEY DATES:
IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES
PRIMARY | |
Term 3 | |
SECONDARY | |
Term 3 | |
Term 3-4 | Technology Year 7-8 Every Tuesdays |
Term 3 | Uni Trip Year 10-13 Friday 23rd-Saturday 24th |
WHOLE SCHOOL | |
Term 3 | |
SCHOOL TERMS
Term 1 | Start | Tuesday 31st January 2024 |
End | Friday 12th April 2024 | |
Term 2 | Start | Monday 29th April 2024 |
End | Friday 5th July 2024 | |
Term 3 | Start | Monday 22nd July 2024 |
End | Friday 27th September 2024 |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Term 2 | Monday 3rd June 2024 | Kings Birthday |
Term 2 | Friday 28th June 2024 | Matariki |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Meeting Dates:
Term 1 | Tuesday 13th February 2024 |
Term 2 | Tuesday 14th May 2024 |
Term 2 | Tuesday 18th June 2024 |
Term 3 | Tuesday 30th July 2024 |
Minutes:
- Minutes 18th June 2024
- Minutes 14th May 2024
- Minutes 13th February 2024
- Minutes 17th October 2023
- Minutes 28 November 2023
TEACHERS NOTICE
MUFTI DAY !!
STUDENT ELECTIONS
Kia ora Whanau
That time of year has come around to nominate a new student rep for 2025. Your children will be sent home with a School Board Election-Student Election Notice next week Monday 5th August. This panui will have all the information to help you nominate a Student. The Student rep must be from year 7-13. I wish all the candidates the best of luck, and I look forward to seeing the new Student Board member in action. Please return nominating sheet to the office when you have finished thank you.
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Kia ora whanau
Photo life has now emailed you your unique code. This code will allow you to purchase your school photos or sibling photos if you had requested one. Please look in your junk or spam mail incase it went there. If you did not receive it you can collect your code here at the office. Once you have your code you can go on the PHOTO LIFE website to purchase your photos.
Nga mihi
STUDENT NOTICES
FOR PARENTS AND WHANAU
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
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
Lunch For The Week
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