Words from the Deputy Principal

 In Mike's absence, I am the Acting Principal. If there are any matters requiring Mike's urgent attention, please come and see me.

Last week our Year 7 and 8 students attended the Hanmer Springs Forest Camp. The students participated in mountain biking, tree climbing, orienteering, mission impossible (team building) and assisting the Department of Conservation in removing some wilding pines. The students also had an afternoon at the thermal pools in Hanmer. It was pleasing to see the students encouraging one another through some challenging activities as well as students stepping outside their comfort zone. The students, parent helpers and teachers thoroughly enjoyed the camp.

I would like to extend a huge thank you to the parents who attended the camp for the four days and three nights. Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) is not possible without the support of our parents, especially with ensuring the ratio for our health and safety. Thank you to Matt Ioane, Norm Cranefield, Emma Watkins, June Telfer, Salam Julian, Steve Currie, Matthew Everest and Justine Coltman  for assisting the Year 7 and 8 children on camp. 

I would also like to thank Ryan McInnes, Catherine Abbott and Nicola Crowe for their organisation of the camp. 

This week our Junior school will be sending home school reports for those students who have been at school for 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 weeks. It is important to remember that learning is a journey and children will grasp concepts at different times. 

The comedian Demetri Martin drew success in two lines, one was a diagonal line with the caption 'What people think it looks like' and the second was a squiggly line with the caption ' What is really looks like.' The image is below. 

Sylvia Duckworth illustrated success as 'The Iceberg Illusion.' At the top of the iceberg we see success, however below the waterline the iceberg can be huge and  this is illustrated as hard work, failure, good habits and dedication. We normally see the top of the iceberg (Success), and not always the work that has gone into achieving those results. The image is below. 

The students have worked well this term being involved in sports, prayer celebrations and their learning. Enjoy your Easter and Term Holidays, allowing yourself to fully relax and recharge the batteries.

No reira,

Abraham Atherton