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Fostering Commitment and Culture
 
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Fostering Commitment and Culture

Tahseen Sultana - Lead Teacher —

Kelston Girls' College provision has shown an outstanding commitment to learning and actively participating in various activities in 2024.

We had an exciting and memorable year. This year, we had thirteen students from Years 9 to 13. 

All have shown an outstanding commitment to learning by following the school guidelines. Our students have embraced all cultures and participated in different cultural activities at school and in the wider community.

In terms 1 and 2, Deaf provision staff and students led Deaf Awareness and NZSL sessions with Kelston Girls' College staff, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Three of our junior girls, Jireh, Diamond and Tere, participated in the Turi Māori Theatre Project for ten weeks in terms 1 and 2, in a captivating performance, Deafland Street, adapted from the Shortland Street TV series in June.

Year 12 Liwen has moved to Australia, her last day was at the end of term 3. We had a wonderful party for her, filled with both joy and bittersweet emotions.

Najad, an ex-student, was invited to the Kelston Girls' College Career Graduation Event on 23 October. She shared her journey, recounting the challenges she faced after becoming deaf at the age of five and the valuable lessons she learnt along the way. Najad, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts at AUT, highlighted the importance of team work, time management, and resilience. She encouraged students to follow their passions and embrace new opportunities.