19 July 2024

Just a short message in anticipation of the start of Term 3 on Monday. Term 3 is a busy one for all, from assessments for our students undertaking Levels 1, 2, and 3 NCEA to the array of sports and events that take place over the next 10 weeks.

School Ball

As many will be aware, our annual Senior School Ball was held on the first Thursday of the holidays. Our students who attended were outstanding, and they again garnered compliments from the venue. The observation that it was the most orderly and respectful dinner service involving a school ball that they had seen at the venue was welcomed, but also explained by the fact that our students are simply good people.

If I can express my thanks to all students who attended, and to parents and caregivers who ensured that their children arrived and departed safely and prepared so well for the event.

I’d also like to thank our staff involved in the behind-the-scenes operations, and thank those who gave their time to attend the ball.

The Term ahead

• Parent/Teacher meetings take place on Thursday 1st August – please make sure that you book your interviews as soon as possible.
• Weeks 3 to 9 of the Term contain the following events:
  • Week 3: Korean Night
  • Week 4: Library Week and Puawai Bati Leadership Camp
  • Week 5: Arts Week (Drama productions, MOSCARS, Music Soiree, and Dance Showcase)
  • Week 6: Futures Week
  • Week 7: Winter Tournament
  • Weeks 8 & 9: Senior Exams and Literacy/Numeracy Assessments.

We look forward to the start of Term 3, and the return of our students. We trust that all have had an enjoyable break, one which enabled some students to catch up with assessments, and one which enabled all to recharge and refresh in preparation for the weeks ahead. Finally, a reminder that Term starts with Day 1 of the timetable, for our Year 9 students your day starts with assembly in the BRPAC. 

For our Year 13 students, there will be a Year 13 Assembly on Thursday of the first week – 8.40am in the BRPAC.