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Villa Connect - Friday 2 February, 2023

Issue Week 1, Term 1, 2024

Words of Catherine McAuley

"Thus we may hope to get on, taking short, careful steps, not great strides."

Key Dates

Tuesday 6 February


Wednesday 7 February


Thursday 8 February

Contents

Year 7&8 students

From the Principal

by Deborah Brosnahan

A warm welcome and key things to be aware of.

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From the Deputy Principal for Curriculum

by Sarah Kirk

How we learn, College NCEA results from 2023 and changes for 2024.

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Calendar

From the Deputy Principal for Operations

by Rachael Lyon

Here is a summary of events and information for parents to be aware of covering the next three weeks of Term One.

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Mihi Whakatau 2024

From Head Girl Catherine Grant

by Catherine Grant

On Tuesday a Mihi Whakatau was held to welcome new students and staff to Villa Maria College. As part of the ceremony, Head Girl Catherine Grant introduced herself and shared her thoughts about the year ahead. Here are her words.

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Touch National's

VMC Canterbury reps take the field this weekend

by Julia McIlraith

Four of our Touch team are in Auckland representing Canterbury U16 at the NZ Junior Touch Nationals, playing Friday – Sunday. Congratulations to Milli Baxter, Juliette Hough, Tūi Martin and Pippa Wiseman. Good luck!

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Employment Opportunity - Teacher Aide/Learning Assistant

by Anna Avery

This is a Part Time (25 hours per week, term time) Fixed Term position till 6 December 2024.

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Uniform shop notice

by Ruth Eadie

Cardigan orders can now be collected from the Uniform Shop during opening hours.

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Hui Whānau - new date

by Angela Palmer

The next Hui Whānau will be at VMC on Wednesday 28 February from 5.30-7pm.

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House badges

House badges now available

by Rachael Lyon

Badges are $5 from the Main Office. These are available for all students, not just seniors.

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Young Writers

Attention all young writers!

by Dr Annabel Wilson

The School for Young Writers runs fantastic creative writing programmes for writers over summer and on Saturday mornings during term time.

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