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Newsletter - February 2022

Waimea College is proud to partner with Glen Thompson from Ray White Real Estate as the sponsor of our Hail platform. Glen has a strong association with Waimea College having been a parent of two sons who attended Waimea College and has been a strong contributor to Waimea College Sport. 

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2022 Head Students

Principal's Comment - February 2022

by Scott Haines

We are delighted to welcome you to our 2022 school year. I would like to offer a warm welcome to the many new students and parents who have joined our school community this year including the families that have moved here from overseas and other regions.

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COVID 19 Frequently Asked Questions - UPDATED

by Scott Haines

New Zealand has moved to Phase 3 of the Red setting. See our Frequently Asked Questions section below.

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Communicating Student Absences Related to COVID-19

by Scott Haines

Reporting a student who tests positive for COVID or is isolating.

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2022 Head Students and BOT Student Rep

2022 Head Students and BOT Student Representative

by Waimea College

Meet our 2022 Student Leaders!

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Parent / Caregiver Information

by Waimea College

Including Term Dates, Staff Only Days and our 2022 Deans.

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Uniform

by Waimea College

When in uniform, students are clearly representative of Waimea College. Maintaining the College uniform in good condition and wearing it correctly reflects pride in both themselves and the College.

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Attendance Matters

by Brian Hore

At Waimea College, our goal is for every student to maintain an attendance record of 90% or better.

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NZQA

New to NCEA?

by Monique van Tiggele

For parents, caregivers and students who are new to NCEA this year, there is an informative, 5 minute animation available on the NZQA website.

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Tharu, Riho and Honoka 

International News

by International Manager

Welcome to Term 1. We start the year with six International students from Japan and Thailand.

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Is Your Family Interested in Hosting an International Student?

by International Manager

The Government has recently announced its 5-step plan to re-open New Zealand borders.

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Emergency Management Information

by Graeme Smith

2022 Emergency Management Information for Parents and Caregivers

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3x3 Basketball Quest Tour

Sports Report

by Karla Thurlow

A slow start to the year with Covid restrictions impacting on events, but still lots of positive news to report.

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Readers Cup 

Library

by Naomi Chapman

News from the Waimea College Library team.

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Video: Online Assembly Wednesday 23 February 2022

Online Assembly

by Waimea College

COVID restrictions mean that we can't hold in-person assemblies at the moment so we have gone online. Check out our first online assembly for 2022. There's a little something for everyone in here (including some pretty slick line dancing!)

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Performing Arts

by Tracy Gibbs

We had a great turnout at our annual ‘Under The Tree’ sign-up day on Tuesday!

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Special Education Grad Dinner

Special Education Department

by Sarah Kennedy

Read what our Special Education students have been up to so far this term.

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Year 9 Rotoiti Lodge Camps 2022

by Andrea Phillips

Year 9 students at Waimea College have the opportunity to attend a 5 day camp at Rotoiti Lodge in the Nelson Lakes National Park.

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Mates and Dates

Mates & Dates

by Paula Campbell

Throughout 2022 Year 10 students will be participating in Mates & Dates during their Ako class.

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Wellbeing at Waimea College

by Paula Campbell

Wellbeing is now recognised as a key part of helping students succeed at school and fits strongly within the Waimea College values of Caring, Learning and Belonging.

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Community Education

by Jo Johnston

Bookings are still open for these Term 1 Adult & Community Education night classes starting March 2022.

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New Year, New Home, Fresh Start?

by Glen Thompson

Are you looking to buy a property?

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A big thank you to our sponsors for their continued support of Waimea College

by Waimea College

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