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End of Year Celebration: Hui-ā-whānau

Tony Grey —

As our first school year draws to a close it is important that we celebrate our learners and their successes.

Many schools have large prizegiving functions, where there may be speeches, performances and various awards for only certain students.  However, as a school that prides itself of being inclusive, we believe that all our learners are deserving of being celebrated.

Many have taken on new challenges, developed confidence, established new friendships, displayed empathy to others, learned a new language, and grown academically, socially and emotionally.  All of these are as important to recognise and celebrate as any academic progress. This has got nothing to do with “being PC” (a term I feel is often over-used…and indeed mis-used), but rather is about staying true to our core values of being community-minded and collaborative.

Our hui-ā-whānau (Parent-Student-Teacher Meetings) will take place on Tuesday 3rd  and Thursday 5th December.  These provide the opportunity for our students to celebrate the year, share their learning and progress and highlights of the year.

Your child will be empowered to lead much of this session, with your child’s teachers available to support and chat with you too. You will also be able to discuss any aspects of your child’s end of year achievement being shared on LINC-ED at the end of this month.

To book your child’s Hui-ā-whānau, please go to: https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code?code=8r29n

There will be free childcare available in Te Aroha =.