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LSM UPDATE

Tēnā koutou whanau, parents and caregivers

I just wanted to provide you with an update on the developments within my scope.

Firstly, I would like to reiterate that Ian, Dean and I, along with the rest of the Board, are working well together. There is a real sense that we are working as a team, in the best interests of the college. I would also like to thank staff for their ongoing dedication and professionalism.

Recruitment of Principal

At the end of the month we will start advertising for the permanent Principal. We are advertising through a number of channels locally, nationally and overseas. I will share the advertisement with you once it is finalised so you can also distribute it as you see fit.

Applications will close at the end of September. We will be interviewing during October and looking to make an appointment mid-October. The successful candidate will ideally commence at the end of Term 4, 2020, but at the latest be in place for the start of Term 1 2021.

I have put together an appointment panel which includes myself, Ian, Bridget Legnavsky, Ed Nepia and a Principal (yet to be sourced). We will conduct the initial selection process and interview a short list. From that we will identify the preferred candidates for a second interview. The preferred candidates will be interviewed by the full Board. While it is my role as employer to make the final decision, I will be making that decision in consultation with the full Board.

Action Plan

Working in collaboration with Ian and Dean we transformed the “Outcomes Plan” into a living “Action Plan”. We have already made tangible progress, and I would specifically like to thank Dean, the Senior Leadership Team and staff for the work they have done. It's fair to say that Ian has approached his role with rigour and vigour and has also made significant progress. One of the completed actions that I would draw your attention to is that I have put in place a Performance Appraisal Agreement for the Acting Principal.

I have attached a copy of the Action Plan for your information. My role is to make sure that we progress the Action Plan and I will provide a monthly report to the Ministry on our progress. I will also endeavour to keep the school community up to date with our progress.

Communications Committee

I have governance oversight over communications, so have set up a Communications Committee to assist me in this role and to develop some tangible plans and actions. The members are Mark Sinclair, Georgina Wadsworth, Ian and Dean.

We are developing two plans:

- Internal Communications and Staff Engagement Plan

- External Communication and Community Engagement Plan

Georgina is also developing a Communications Guide for staff.

Overall, I am extremely pleased with the progress we are making. I thank you for your ongoing support of the College.

E tu Kahikatea,

hei wakapae ururoa

Awhi mai, awhi atu, tatou, tatou e.

Kahikatea stand together; their roots intertwine strengthening each other.

We all help one another and together we will be strong.

Kind regards,

Madeleine Hawkesby, Limited Statutory Manager

PRIDE MUFTI DAY

There will be a Pride mufti day next Thursday 3 September. Please bring a cold coin donation! 

EXAM TIMETABLE

Exam week runs from Wednesday 9 - Tuesday 15 September.  If you have a timetable clash you need to talk to your individual teachers to arrange an alternative time to sit your exam. NZQA exam rules apply - no cell phones, watches, food or drink apart from water.  There will be no Outdoor Pursuits  during this exam period. If you do not have a session you are not expected to be at school. 

NCEA RESILIANCE COACHING

MAC SECOND HAND UNIFORM

Thanks to the parents who have donated excess uniform items. We would still welcome more donations to be dropped off in the bin which is located in the gymnasium foyer.

We will be adding un-named uniform items from the lost property bin to this collection shortly and will then invite families in need to uplift any items available. 

STUDENT BOT REPRESENTATIVE 

Nominations for the election of one student representative to the Board of Trustees are now closed .

The voting roll is open for inspection at the school office and can be viewed during the hours the office is open.

• Student presentations will be made to Year 9 -13 students next Wednesday 2 September
• Voting papers will be handed out during whanau on Thursday 3 September
• Voting closes at 12 noon on Friday 11 September 
• Student BOT Representative will be announced Wednesday 16 September

All students in Years 9-13 are encouraged to exercise their right to vote.

AWARD CEREMONY CELEBRATIONS

Senior Awards (Years 11-13) Wednesday 4 November

Junior Awards (Years 7-10) Thursday 26 November

Awards Sponsorship

If you would like to donate money towards a prize, or group of prizes, please contact the college on 443 0499, or email: millerk@mtaspiring.school.nz

CANTEEN ORDERS

Ordering from the online form is NOW PERMANENT. All food must be ordered here, from 2.00 pm of the previous day until 9.30 am on the day of your order. You pick up some food items without ordering such as brownies and drinks. 

There will be a charge to your school account if you don't pick your order up.

UPCOMING DATES – TERM 3

31 August – 4 September: Tournament Week

4 September: MAC and Rotary scholarship deadline

7 - 8 September: Kavanagh Sporting Exchange

9 – 15 September: Level 1, 2, 3 Assessment Week

23 – 24 September: Year 8 HPV Vaccinations

23 September: MAC scholarship interviews

24 September: Rotary scholarship interviews.

26 September: Last day of Term 3

UPCOMING DATES – TERM 4

22 October: MAC Blues ceremony

26 October: Labour Day - college closed

28 October: Battle of the Houses

4 November: Senior Awards ceremony

10-13 November: Year 10 exams

16 November: NCEA exams begin

26 November: Junior Awards ceremonies

8 December: Last day of term

9 December: Last day of NCEA exams