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Newsletter - August 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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Principal's Comment

by Scott Haines

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Waimea College Open School

by Waimea College

Waimea College will be open on Monday 8 August 2022, for all interested parties to visit. Prospective parents/caregivers and students are warmly invited to attend.

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Subject Selection Expo

by Waimea College

This is an opportunity for students entering Years 11, 12 and 13 in 2023 and their parents/caregivers to attend this expo. There will be departmental displays and subject teachers available for consultation.

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Key Dates for Term 3

by Waimea College

Term 3 is shaping up to be a busy term. Please see some of our key dates below.

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Andy McHaffie, Careers Advisor

Careers Corner

by Andy McHaffie

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Andy McHaffie and I am taking over from Dan Crossley as Careers Advisor.

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International Department

by Hayley Roper

We are very happy to have welcomed 16 new International Students this term from Germany, Thailand, Japan, and Hong Kong.

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Library News

by Naomi Chapman

At the end of Term 2, two Year 9 teams took on the challenge of defending our title as National Champions in the Readers’ Cup Competition.

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Performing Arts

by Tracy Gibbs

All the latest news from the Performing Arts Department

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Sports Report

by Karla Thurlow

Read the latest on all our recent sporting achievements.

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Year 9 Rotoiti Lodge Camps

by Andrea Phillips

On Monday 12 September 9G, 9S and 9W have the opportunity to attend the five day camp at Rotoiti Lodge in the Nelson Lakes National Park.

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Brain Bee Challenge 2022

by Maria Van Den Berg

A number of our Year 11 Science students participated in the ANZ Brain Bee Challenge.

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Ako - Developing Resilience

by Paula Campbell

A key component of how to ‘be well’ is developing resilience.

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Winter Wellness Guide for Tamariki

by Scott Haines

With a rise in COVID-19, seasonal colds, flu and other respiratory infections in our communities, this guidance is to help you manage your teen’s illness.

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Waimea College Alumni

by Gus Shirley

This year we have set up an Alumni group to stay connected to past students and staff.

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Adult Community Education Courses/Workshops

by Jo Johnston

Learn to be a master chef in one of our upcoming Adult Community Education Cooking courses. Bring along your partner or a friend and take home some delicious creations to amaze your family! See below for other available courses.

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Why join the PTA?

by WaiCol PTA

We are not a fundraising committee. We are dedicated to providing assistance and education for parents, students and teachers of Waimea College.

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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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PTA Event

by WaiCol PTA

'Anxious Teens' - Tuesday 30 August at 7pm

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Uniform Shop

by Maree O'Rourke

Hours and contact details.

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Employment Opportunity

by Jo Johnston

Do you have a particular skill or craft which you would like to teach?

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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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💎 GIVEAWAY 💎

by Chloe Burns-Candy

Are you ready to Xscape those winter blues?

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