Leader's Letters
As term three kicks into gear, it’s essential to stay passionate in our studies and remain honest with our peers, always keeping in mind the importance of integrity in day-to-day life. As preparations for exams intensify, one of the best things we can do for ourselves is to have a strong support group whom we can comfortably be open to and go to in times of stress.
Last term, the Junior Council engaged in Jumping June, a fun fundraising event where our junior students skipped to raise money and awareness for cardiovascular disease. Not only were students learning the value of staying active and healthy, but over $2,800 was raised for the Heart Foundation. The students responsible for this immense achievement should be very proud of themselves.
What was also fabulous to see was the overall student involvement in this year’s Haka Wero. As one of the last major house events of the year, competition was high as our haka and kura waiata were executed with both power and finesse. Orchestrated by the House Leaders, each house’s unique performance was critiqued on volume, pronunciation, tune, participation and impact. Judged again by Daniel Hāpuku (the creator of our haka), the results were Kākāriki (Green) taking out the win, followed by a tie for second with Kōura (Gold) and Kahurangi (Blue), and Whero (Red) coming in a close fourth. As the spirit of the performances was carried across the groups, I think it’s safe to say that all present felt our school’s PRIDE on this day, especially.
Coming up this term is this year's school production, Murder She Floats. Come along to this maritime murder mystery from Wed 30th July, Thurs 31st July, Fri 1st August. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from the school office or reserved by emailing Miss Chenery ([email protected] ). Fun to be had by all!
Ngā mihi
Ricky Davies (Prefect of the Arts Committee)