Principals Comments 18.11.22

Kia ora e te whanau

Over the next few weeks there are a number of key dates that we wish to highlight:

Saturday 19 November: Southland Primary Athletics, Surrey Park Invercargill,

• 8am-3pm
• Mr Darren Jack, Ms Jo Carter and myself will be in attendance throughout the day to assist students, caregivers and parents
• Please make sure you are at your child's event at least 30 minutes prior to their event to ensure they have warmed up properly
• For those of you who did not fill in the permission form in time this has now been reopened online for you to complete: 
  

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Sunday 20th November: Gore Interschools Equestrian competition, Gore Showgrounds

• 9am-4pm
• Mrs Clare White is the parent in charge and will be available to assist any students, parents and caregivers on the day

Week 6 – Wednesday 23rd November

• Junior Adventure Race, Sandy Point Golf club Invercargill
• New student Orientation day 9am- 2.30pm
• Friday 25 November: Teacher Only Day
• The college will be open for instruction to students in Years 7-8. Supervision for year 9-10 students is available for those that require it
• Senior students sitting NCEA examinations must still come in to sit their exams this day

Week 7 – Tuesday 29 November

• All year 9 students to attend the Big Day Out at the MLT- casual sports gear required
• Thursday 1st December to Sunday 4th December: Duke of Edinburgh tramp
• Friday 2nd December: Year 13 Leavers dinner at the RSA

Week 8 – Monday 5th December

• Year 10 SIT Taster day- all year 10’s to attend for the full day
• Paid Union Meeting- School closes at lunchtime but supervision available for students until 3.15pm if required
• Monday 5th and 6th December- Year 7 EOTC Activity days
• Wednesday 7 December: Community service morning and Prizegiving
• All whanau classes will have a community service activity in the morning
• Year 7-13 full school prizegiving, 7pm – Practice will take place during the day and prize recipients will be informed by deans to let them know they must attend. This year we are at the Town and Country club so that our whole school can attend with their families and supporters. We encourage all of our students to attend
• Thursday 8th December- Staff farewells and Christmas lunch. The office will be closed and staff unavailable this day

We are looking forward to an exciting yet busy end to the school year. To our junior students I would like to remind them that through their participation, by being involved in various activities and opportunities, they will develop the skills and attributes to be equipped and empowered to pursue their own personal excellence and will be prepared to challenge and shape their futures. So please encourage your children to make the most of the final weeks of 2022.

Lastly and sadly, our prayers go out to the Hokonui Runaka whanau at the news that Kaumatua Taare Bradshaw has passed away. Kaumatua Taare was pivotal help to us during our Ta Moko consultation and he will be greatly missed.

Charity Fulfils the Law


Tara Quinney,
Principal