by Sandra Cahill | May 19, 2023 | Latest news, Newsletters
Kia ora tātou, Last Thursday, two of our staff (Luke Toynbee and Dan Hanson) led professional learning (PLD) for our staff around the changes happening in literacy and numeracy – changes I’m sure you’ve heard about in the media. As part of the PLD session, Dan and...
by Sandra Cahill | May 5, 2023 | Latest news, Newsletters
Kia ora tātou, Our winter sports programme got off to a good start with teams competing in various competitions around our region. Yesterday our chess team competed in a regional competition, rugby began last weekend, and our other codes (basketball, football, etc)...
by Sandra Cahill | Apr 6, 2023 | Latest news, Newsletters
Kia ora tātou, It’s been a very busy term and, like you, everyone at school is looking forward to the Easter break and school holidays. Click here for full newsletter Ngā mihi nui, R Dykes Tumuaki // Principal
by Sandra Cahill | Mar 17, 2023 | Latest news, Newsletters
Kia ora tātou, I’ve included below some thoughts on the recent industrial action by the PPTA and NZEI, recent data about smoking and vaping amongst Year 10 students, and a copy of a recent speech by one of our Head Boys, Ngakau Moka-Tengu as example of our student...
by Sandra Cahill | Mar 3, 2023 | Latest news, Newsletters
Kia ora tātou, Already we’re nearly halfway through the term, and life at college is progressing well. We’ve enjoyed a calm, positive and busy start to the year. Today was our first mufti day for the year with our Head Students (Tuakana) raising money for the...
by Sandra Cahill | Feb 17, 2023 | Latest news, Newsletters
Kia ora tātou, Our thoughts are with the North Island communities affected by flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle. Having been through something similar in 2022, we all appreciate the impact and disruption on families and communities. I’m appreciative that Nelson has been...