Kia ora koutou

Along with the colder weather we also get our wonderfully fine, cool, crisp days.

There is a lovely whakatauki (proverb or saying), which says;

                      “Let the red-tipped dawn come with a sharpened air. 
                            A touch of frost, a promise of a glorious day”

                    “E hī ake ana te atākura he tio, he hukah, he hauhunga”

This reminds us to look for the positives in life and here at Hillmorton High School we are working to ensure our teaching and learning is strength based.

We are working with our young people, at school, at home and in our various communities as they traverse the years of dramatic change from age 10 or 11 through to 18. These years for some young people can be turbulent. They are becoming more independent and at times push the boundaries we have set to try and keep them safe.

What we admire about the young people at our school is that as they grow and mature they also become very open, considerate and thinking young adults. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and each day sit next to students who are different to themselves. This in itself is an education. Our students develop the skills, knowledge and dispositions to be able to explore and celebrate our differences. They learn to get on well with others, to listen to a range of ideas and to work both as individuals and as part of a team. These are wonderful attributes which will see our young people become well-rounded and accomplished young people, truly prepared for life beyond school where they will become contributing citizens.

In this autumn newsletter you will see many examples of our learners participating fully in the life of the school.

We are proud of them and I feel privileged and very grateful to work with our passionate staff, our Board, our whānau and our communities as together we nurture our learners.

Thank you

Ann Brokenshire
Principal