E ngā mana e ngā reo e ngā rau rangatira mā, nei rā te mihi mahana ki a koutou, ki a tātou katoa. I hope this message finds you and your whaanau rested, healthy and ready for 2023.

Thank you all for your patience as our new boarding team prepares for your daughter’s arrival and/or return to boarding. We are looking forward to greeting them next week. 

We have had some changes in boarding staffing over the holidays. A welcome from each new member of the team is included in this publication.  We want to acknowledge the contribution, aroha and support given by Betty Harrison (Senior House Parent) and Te Ao Frandi (Year 10 House Parent) to our boarding students, staff and community. Betty is now enjoying her retirement in the beautiful Whangamatā in the Coromandel, and Te Ao is training and preparing to enter the Royal New Zealand Police College. Tēnei te mihi maioha ki a rāua, ōtirā mā te Atua e manaaki ki a rāua kei runga i ngā arahi hou.

In summary, our new Boarding Team for 2023 is as follows:

• Director of Boarding - Jacqueline Smith jsmith@wdsg.school.nz
• Assistant Director of Boarding - Gwen Hurley ghurley@wdsg.school.nz
• Year 9 House Parent - Kimberly Rose kimberly.rose@wdsg.school.nz
• Year 10 House Parent - Ella Short ella.short@wdsg.school.nz
• Year 11 House Parent - Jo Monney jmonney@wdsg.school.nz
• Years 12 & 13 House Parent - Gwen Hurley (as above)
• Assistant House Parent #1 - Emily Maree (onsite) emily.maree@wdsg.school.nz
• Assistant House Parent #2 - Jessica Bremner jebremner@wdsg.school.nz
• Prep Tutor (Years 9 and 10) Assistant House Parent #3 - Ngarangi Mason nmason@wdsg.school.nz
• Gap Tutors - Hannah Sudano and Hermione Joyce gap@wdsg.school.nz 

 Our focus is on delivering exceptional pastoral care and creating a safe and homely environment for your daughters.

A reminder to please complete the following forms and return to boarding as soon as possible: 

• Boarders Permission Form
• Vehicle Use Application
• Medical Form. 

Your promptness is appreciated so we can ensure all necessary information is received to support our health and safety processes for our students. 

Boarding at Dio encourages students to become independent, open-minded and principled thinkers. Family values are at our core, and the well-being of our young people is paramount. We encourage all students to find a good study/life balance and be proactive members of our supportive community. There is a varied programme to allow time for relaxation, spirituality, study and the opportunity to try new activities.

Thank you for entrusting us with your precious ākonga. We feel very blessed to have this opportunity to partner with you to ensure your daughter thrives in this independent environment where mutual respect is front and centre.

Noho ora mai,

Jacqueline Smith | Director of Boarding

Ngāti Manawa, Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Tuhourangi, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Tahu