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1/7/2022

Principals Comments 1.7.22

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Kia ora e te whanau,

If we were to ask our students, what is it you want to be? What would they say?

Ask your child if they have heard of a ‘CV’, or ‘curriculum vitae’. Explain that, when someone applies for a job, he or she usually needs to send in a CV to the prospective employer. A CV is a document that lists a person’s qualifications and any other achievements or interests that might increase his or her chances of getting the job. Tell them that it is important for everyone to have ‘CV virtues’. Virtues are things that we regard as good or positive, so CV virtues are the positive skills and achievements that we would want to write on a CV or job application. If we have no CV virtues, getting a job is far more challenging.

Another way of thinking about this is to ask, ‘What do we want other people to remember us for?’

Perhaps it is our kindness. Or our generosity. Perhaps it is our ability to make friends and include others. Or perhaps we would like to be known for being honest. When we think about the question, ‘Who do you want to be?’, we should think about the qualities and virtues that we want to demonstrate through our lives that will make a difference to the lives of others.
Three possible virtues could be:

Humility. This means being honest about our own weaknesses. Being aware of these means that we can identify the things that we find difficult and discover what we need to work on. In a world that sometimes expects us to be perfect, it can be difficult to develop the virtue of humility.

Selfless love. This means loving others in a way that keeps us from selfishness and instead shows care and kindness towards others, with no reward expected in return. In a world that sometimes encourages us to put ourselves first, it can be difficult to develop the virtue of selfless love.

Gratitude. This means being thankful for what we have and who we have in our lives. Saying ‘thank you’ and expressing our appreciation is one way in which we show this virtue in practice. In a world full of advertising that encourages us to focus on all the things we do not have, it can be difficult to develop the virtue of gratitude.
These virtues will help us to become the sort of people whom others remember with affection and fondness, not because of our careers or our success in business, but because of WHO we are.

Dear Lord,

We acknowledge that you have created us with many gifts and talents.
We come to school to develop and learn.
Help us every day to make positive steps towards achieving academic success.
We also acknowledge that you have shown us that honesty, self-giving love, humility, gratitude and justice are important.
Help us today to think about who we really want to be.
When we find it tough to develop these virtues, please guide us and help us.
Amen.

I would like to congratulate the following students for putting their names forward for the St Peter’s College Servant Leadership Council. These students were recognised at this week’s assembly, and we look forward to leading and serving the school using our virtues and qualities for the betterment of all:

Commitment
Connor Sharp
Max McGregor
Shaylah Holland
Ophelia Nam
Kate Perkins
Frances Shallard
Charlotte Malcolm
Lucy Morrison
Maia Petterson
Ben de Jong
Laiken Trainor
Molly Haisman
Matilda McLeod
Molly Gray

Community
Ava Wiegersma
Elliot McDiarmid
Dexter Goater
Liana Abuel
Ebony Eden
Holly McGowan
Annie Moody
Millie Bond
Meg Clarkson
Georgie Crowley
Bella Topp
James Mackareth
Zara Bell
Addison McGarry

Compassion
Ella King
Shavni Permal
Sophia Metzler
Shalvi Permal
Cassandra Juanitas
Lily O’Neil
Serena Love
Clara Breen
Melissa Steeghs
Shanae Allen
Sam Clarkson
Eli Puna
Connor Swain
Howell Orolaza
Olivia Kelly
Rachael Miller
Liam Smith

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Tara Quinney,
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