He manako te kōura i kore ai - Wishing for the crayfish won't bring it

We were delighted to welcome everyone back to Term 2 last week. Learning requires focus, determination, hard work and making the most of opportunities, and this term is all about laying down the foundation for future success. At our senior assembly this week, our Manukura | Head Girl Veisinia Moli spoke about her experiences during her three week Outward Bound over the Easter holiday break. She talked about being brave, about working as part of a team, of accepting others and taking time to reflect and appreciate what and who we have around us. These are also the ingredients for great learning. Her final words of wisdom are worth sharing - "There is more to us than we know" come from the founder of Outward Bound, Kurt Hanh, and remind us of the potential we all have within. Realising potential is what we're about at MGC and I trust you enjoy reading about the opportunities and successes in this week's bulletin. 

Staffing Update

Last term we farewelled the following teachers and thank them for their commitment and service to our school:

• Sharon Kennard 
• Tracey Hughes
• Andrea Askin-Mills
• Craig Bluett
• Shalendra Singh

This term we welcome

• Samantha Ryan - ORS Teacher
• Maisie Blackwood-Peter - Visual Arts - starting 8 May
• Chelsea Bradley - Health & PE - starting 26 June
• Julie Brown - English - moving to permanent role from start Term 2

You will be aware that Secondary teachers are currently negotiating a new contract.  Improved pay and conditions are vital to attracting and keeping great teachers in Secondary Schools and in New Zealand.  Here at MGC we are currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Mathematics and Physics Teacher
• English and Social Studies Teacher - parental leave position
• English Teacher - parental leave position
• ESOL Teacher Aide
• Counsellor

A reminder that ongoing industrial action by teachers who belong to the union will have an impact on our ability to operate the school as usual.  Please see the planned dates below.

Week 3

• Tuesday 9 May - Strike Day - whole school affected
• Thursday 11 May - Year 13 rostered home

Week 4

• Tuesday 16 May - Year 9 rostered home
• Wednesday 17 May- Year 10 rostered home

Week 5

• Thursday 25 May - Year 11 rostered home

Week 6

• Tuesday 30 May - Year 13
• Thursday 1 June - Year 12

Week 7

• Tuesday 6 June - Year 10
• Thursday 8 June - Year 9

School will remain open for students who do need to be supervised on a whole school strike day. Buses will continue as normal on days when year groups are rostered home.

Thank you for your ongoing support. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to be in contact.