The wellbeing theme for this coming fortnight is ‘connections’. Our recent experience with remote learning, communities in lockdown and significantly reduced travel has emphasised how important our connections are with each other, and how many ways we can keep connected when face to face time is limited

As part of the SMC family, we all have a connection through our school. Taking time to value our connections is also an important part of our bicultural appreciation. Manaakitanga loosely translates to hospitality and welcoming people into our community as we did in the Mihi Whakatau on the first day, and we continue to do so through our tutor groups, Big Sister - Little Sister programme and day to day classes. Developing whanaungatanga and that sense of family connection through shared experiences and working together is part of the fabric of SMC.

Challenge yourself today to make just one connection, new or old. Connections help those sharing and receiving - take the time today!