Te tangata e korikori ana, te tangata ora tēnā, ko te tangata kāore e korikori, he tangata mate. The person who keeps active retains good health; the idle person will die

Kia ora koutou

We have focused on Hauora | Wellbeing this week. Our model for supporting and strengthening wellbeing is based on Mason Durie's Te Whare Tapa Wha which describes 5 pou or pillars that lead to Hauora. The whakatauki above challenges us to reflect about how well balanced we are in all domains in our life.

For all of us at MGC, having a sense of belonging is fundamental to Hauora and to our ability to learn and grow. Our planned Hauora programme and organised activities throughout the term provide opportunities for students to be part of our positive school culture and develop a sense of connectedness and belonging. Our values are Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and Kotahitanga. They help build belonging and tell the story of who we are and what we believe in.

For five years we have invested in partnering with the Graham Dingle Foundation Marlborough to support the transition of our new Year 9 students to MGC. The purpose of this programme is to support students to explore who they are, our school values and how they provide an anchor when they get into tricky situations throughout adolescence. The strength of our Stars programme is Tuakana Teina relationship between the senior student mentors and our Year 9s.

We are incredibly proud of our Year 13s and our Manutaki team this year who have led and supported our Hauora week. A huge thank you to Rachel Anderson, our Hauora Leader, and to all our staff, Star Mentors and volunteers who supported our Stars Camp at Anikiwa last week. Another huge shout out to Marlborough Lines who has sponsored our Stars Camp for the past five years - we couldn't have provided the camp for all students free of charge without your incredible support and generosity.

Ngā mihi nui

Mary-Jeanne Lynch

Principal | Tumuaki