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 on being inclusive, we believe that ALL our learners are deserving of being celebrated, especially in a challenging year such as 2020.

Many have taken on new challenges, developed confidence, established new friendships, displayed empathy to others, learned a new language, and grown 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 (Student-Parent-Teacher Meetings) will take place on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th December.

To book your child’s Hui-ā-whānau, please go to: https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code?code=5wq2t

These provide the opportunity for our students to celebrate the highlights of the year, & share their learning and progress.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 Hero (by early Dec).There will be free childcare available in Te Aroha (library/office area) for those that require it, to enable both parents/caregivers to attend.We look forward to seeing you.

As the Thursday meetings start from 1.15pm, students are welcome to go home from lunchtime (12.30pm) onwards that day with parent supervision/permission. We will have an alternate programme running at school for students who are unable to go home. Please indicate whether your child will be staying at school or going home for the afternoon on Thursday 10th December by completing the following short survey:
Attendance Survey Thursday 10 December.

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