Junior Secondary Newsletter
Week 5, Term 3
Full School Notices
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All Sport Notices
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Junior Secondary Notices
Message from Paul Miller - Head of Junior Secondary
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Whānau,
Te Kāinga is currently a hive of activity. Preparations for the Gallipoli Exhibition are well underway. It is exciting to see our students engaged in meaningful projects that excite them. They are working collaboratively in teams and utilising a wide range of skills and techniques to convey their information. Students are making use of the ‘Maker Space’. A dedicated area with craft and construction materials, including a 3D printer, vinyl cutter and laser cutter.
Thank you for your support in the students’ endeavours. I am excited to see the results! They are a highlight of my year.
Ngā mihi
Paul Miller
Head of Junior Secondary
Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, 28 August: Staff Only Day
- Thursday, 31 August: Gallipoli Exhibition
- Wednesday, 6 September: 10COM Market Day
- Friday, 8 September: Yr 7-13 Winter Sports Photos
- Friday, 15 September: Centrestage Visit
Notices:
Galipoli Exhibition
The Junior Secondary annual Gallipoli Museum exhibition is on Thursday, 31 August from 3:30pm – 6:00 pm. Our Social Studies rooms are already a hive of activity in eager preparation for your persual. There will be hot drinks and biscuits to accompany your tour. Please come along to support our Year 10 students and to interact with our wider school community.
Middle Years Wellbeing - Deans
We notice when children are involved in a sport, it can provide many benefits, including:
- introducing them to valuable life skills, such as teamwork and resilience
- fostering a healthier lifestyle, setting a foundation for physical well-being and active habits
- learning the importance of setting goals and working hard to achieve them, instilling discipline and determination
- building self-confidence as they conquer challenges and celebrate their accomplishments
- providing a platform to form new friendships and develop a sense of unity within a team environment
Junior Secondary Contacts
- Head of Junior Secondary: Paul Miller
- Junior Secondary Administrator: Sarah Lynne
Junior Secondary Teachers
- 10BVL Mrs Bronte Vlaardingerbroek
- 10DWD Mr Daniel Ward
- 10NHA Ms Nicola Hansford
- 10BSB Bonnie Shotbolt
- 10MPA Miss Min Park
- 10HWO Mrs Hannah Woolley
- 10YZH Miss Yali Zhang
- 10LWD Mrs Liezl Wienand