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Waimea College

Newsletter - March 2024

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Contents

Principal's Comments - March 2024

by Fraser Hill

Kia ora koutou

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Happy Easter

by Waimea College

A reminder that the College is closed on Friday 29 March (Good Friday), Monday 1 April and Tuesday 2 April (Easter Monday and Tuesday)

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Sports

by Karla Thurlow

All the latest sports news and results

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International Student Leaders

International

by Jules Wheeler

It’s hard to believe we are nearing the end of the term. We currently have 83 international students. Sadly, we say goodbye to 9 students at the end of Term 1 but welcome 7 new international students at the start of Term 2.

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Girl Power

Special Education

by Sarah Kennedy

Despite some tricky road works, our School Athletics Day was a fantastic success! Our young athletes poured their hearts into every event, showing incredible determination and spirit. We couldn't be prouder!

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NZQA

NZQA Information

by Angela Whitlam

NZQA information booklets will be given out to all Senior Students during Ako classes over the next week or so.

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Performing Arts

by Tracy Gibbs

Mary Poppins Production Camp 22 – 24 March

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Rotoiti Camp

by Andrea Phillips

Our first camp of the year was on in Week 8 of Term 1, with 9G, 9E and 9C attending.

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Counselling Centre

by Jayne Keys

Free and confidential counselling in-school with fully qualified and registered counsellors.

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Strive Points

by Tim Wright

At Waimea College we like to let our students know when they are doing the right thing. Our “Strive Point” system is our way of recognising students who are consistently demonstrating our school values. We call them Strive Points after our school motto “Semper Contendite” - Latin for “Always Strive”

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Senior Reporting to Parents

by Fiona Crump

In 2024 we will continue with live reporting for our senior students (Years 11, 12 & 13).

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Leaving School Grounds During the School Day

by Gus Shirley

Students must remain on the school grounds during the school day (8.45am - 3.10pm).

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Peer Mentors

by Simon Goodwin

Introducing our 2024 Peer Mentors

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Wellbeing at Waimea

by Paula Campbell

Wellbeing is a very broad term which can be defined as ‘feeling good and functioning well’. At Waimea College we explicitly teach wellbeing in Ako lessons, giving students tools to thrive.

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Matariki Celebrations

by Gus Shirley

We are looking for ideas to help us celebrate Matariki!

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Correct Uniform

by Natasha Hitchman

As the days are getting cooler a reminder that students are required to wear correct uniform to school. Hoodies are not part of the school uniform.

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Student Attendance

by Fiona Crump

If your student is going to be absent, please notify the College by using one of the options below.

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Uniform Shop

by Maree O'Rourke

The Uniform Shop is closed today, Thursday 28 March. Please read below for our usual term time hours (including holiday hours).

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Careers

by Katrina Madill

Some exciting events coming up in the Careers Department next term. Our Careers Expo is scheduled for 22 May, followed by NMIT's Taster Days from 27- 31 May. Save the dates...

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Adult and Community Education

by Jo Johnston

Bookings are now open for Term 2 Night Classes starting April and May 2024

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