Ngata House News

Kia ora parents, caregivers and Ngata whānau,

Well, here we are the end of Term 1, and I’m sure that you’ll agree when I say that it has passed so very quickly. Ngata House has settled into a gentle rhythm of school life and it has been a real privilege to watch our students strive to make every moment count.

Term 1 is a time of change for Y9 students in particular, and most have settled into their classes seamlessly. I am very excited to be part of the core teachers for Ngata House Year 9 students and am actively watching them make good relationships with both staff and students; it is great to see them getting involved in all aspects of Rangiora High School's endless avenues of opportunity. Our wonderful Senior and Junior Executive Team and Peer Support Leaders have been involved in ‘drumming up’ interest in House competitions and events, and this has been met with great enthusiasm. With Sports' Day, Senior and Junior Summerfest events all taking priority, there has been much for your child to enjoy. With success in a variety of competitions, Ngata House students have impressed and this is evident as presently we are first on the House Leader board, which is very exciting!

At the time of writing this newsletter, students are undertaking assessments and teachers are loading them onto the system; furthermore, NCEA Assessments are being assessed and processed. I have no doubt that all Ngata students have found weeks 8 to 11 a little fraught and will be looking forward to a well-earned break. It is important to note that students can often find the academic demands of courses difficult and often stressful. Mr Berg and I are always available to discuss any problems, difficulties or questions with you in regards to your child’s progress here in the Ngata Office and do extend a warm invitation for you to make school contact with us at any time.

One of the best and most important aspects of being a Head of House is the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the success of our students, and this term has been no exception. We have welcomed House Captains Georgina Woods and Jenna Lange, supported by Emma Russell, Ruby Gemmell, Tilly Gray and Eugene Dickie as Senior House Executive and we have also appointed Junior House Executive members, Leith Finney, Maia Moloney, Campbell Richardson and Kade Johnson. Congratulations to all of these students.

I have every hope that 2019 will be one of great success for Ngata, and once again am thrilled to be part of such a dynamic, successful and family orientated House. I wish you well for the upcoming Easter holidays and hope that you all have a well-earned rest.

Ngā mihi

Vanessa Wilkins

Head of Ngata House