We had another year with a difference for the residence.

We saw the return of Covid19, and NZ went into lockdown, and unfortunately, Auckland stayed on lockdown for the rest of the two terms. Unfortunate timing for our students taking NCEA subjects.

During the year, "NCEA in Residence" was developed for students living in residence to take NCEA subjects to gain credits - extra support from the residences. We are starting to see the growth of students taking this on and will maintain this going forward, as one of our students has achieved credits for this year.

Earlier in the year, I appointed a Residential Lead for each residence. Michael May, based in Christchurch and Chantelle Enesa, based in Auckland, has taken on the role of Residential Lead, and I am pleased to say that they have been good support for their Residential staff and students. Thank you, Michael and Chantelle.

During Term 2 - Auckland Campus hosted the Immersion Hui for the first time as He Hui Turi for Maori Deaf akonga to learn together. The Marae was open for learning, and the boys have been sleeping in Marae during the week. Thank you to Deb Coleman (In-reach coordinator) and the Teaching team for allowing our Maori students to learn and understand who they are.

Nicki Morrison
Head of Residential and Immersion