Kia Ora whanau
He rangi ta Matawhaiti
He rangi ta Matawhanui
The person with a narrow vision see a narrow horizon
The person with a wide vision sees a wide horizon
Which may sum up how we feel at the moment, it’s been hard to see past the next day, but as always these things are temporary, hopefully in a couple of weeks some normality will return to life.
As we arrive at the end of the term we thank you again for all your support during challenging times and hope you have a chance to enjoy your children being at home over the holidays, without the stresses of worrying about school work being completed! It is really important that students get some down time and enjoyment over the next two weeks before we return to school.
While it is natural that some may be anxious about coming back, we can ensure you much thought has gone into health and safety planning, considering student well being and how we will approach getting into the business end of the school year, particularly for seniors. We know already NCEA exams have been shifted to allow more preparation time and Learning Recognition Credits will be awarded, giving students every reason to feel confident that Wesley will continue it’s high performing results.
We have it all covered and can’t wait to see our students again.
If you have any concerns for your child at all, please do not hesitate to contact a Dean, Learning Coach, Counsellor, Social Worker or Dorm Parent, we are all here to help.
Some dates to calendar:
· Return to Hostel for Term 4 – Sunday 17 October between 3 – 5pm (pending Level 2)
· School exams Week 2 – 25 October these are very important as results may be used in special circumstances
· NCEA exams commence – Week 6 November 22nd to Tuesday 14th December
· Our Sports Prizegiving and main academic Prizegiving and Leavers Chapel are likely to be online this year. While that is disappointing we will take a positive approach and ensure they are still special occasions.
Below are some messages – latest Kairangi points, from the Ministry of Education and from Health officials.
See below for the latest update in Kairangi points, rewarding students for their efforts engaging with school work during lockdown.
Give a hearty congrats to your son or daughter if they are on the list! It was also great seeing so many seniors make a concerted effort over the last week or so.
Year 9
Jacob Jones 9AL 237
Ame Dunphy 9SS 229
Sini Asitomani 9SS 189
Shylah Daley 9SS 180
Finau Ale 9MC 179
Mosese Kailea 9SS 174
DoranSpark-Taitimu 9CF 171
Maia Funaki 9SS 170
Semisi Naiqara 9AL 169
FinauSamson-Makoni 9BE 167
Year 10
'Ofa Nanovo 10AF 239
Savati Rokodi 10DF 201
Kimi Taufa Bogun 10JR 169
Isaac Te Puia-Afoa 10JR 166
Alana Edmonds 10AF 160
Petilisa Mafi 10JR 142
MiliseTau 10JR 138
Nevaeh Kopelani 10DS 126
Suli Pahulu 10DS 125
Tausisi Amituanai 10CB 122
Year 11
'Anisi Ale 11SD 196
Kevin Tavir 11RF 180
Lauraly Taia 11DL 155
MeleTaupaki 11NF 144
Usaia Aria 11RS 121
Falo Fifita 11NF 106
Kalisi Fisiiahi 11RF 104
Ngaio Kirkwood 11NF 104
Seini Vatuwaliwali 11AS 102
Samara Poland 11RF 98
Year 12
SioneFono 12BM 143
Gloria Amituanai 12ET 137
Chris Mata'utuliki 12KM 135
Alefosio Lo Tam 12ET 128
Maria Aholelei 12ET 110
TJ Ah-Sui 12BM 96
Margaret Lolohea Saiti 12NB 91
Siosiua Falekaono 12RO 83
Rico Taepa Kihi 12NB 83
Mia Lataimaumi 12KM 82
Year 13
Luke Lentner 13CS 125
Fili Fono 13CS 108
Vita Tomu 13JP 88
N'Kastro Mortensen 13SN 82
Donny Afimeimounga 13JP 81
Leititia Vaka 13SN 81
Faalifu Kilifi 13JP 79
Legend Harris 13JP 78
Viliame Tuisuva 13CS 74
Victor Taumoepeau 13JP 72
From Ministry of education:
StudyIt forums for NCEA students are now open
If you have students preparing for end-of-year exams in NCEA Levels 1-3 English, Maths or Science, the StudyIt forums have reopened. The online learning platform has moderated forums for students to discuss NCEA achievement standards with other students and facilitators. General study and exam advice, including tips on how to study smart, are also available.
Here are the next two public vaccination bus events in Pukekohe, as a boarding school I would encourage everyone to be vaccinated:
Friday 1st October
The Warehouse Pukekohe,
Carpark, 112 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe
9.30AM – 2PM
Monday 4th October
Pukekohe High School,
Carpark, John Street Entrance, Pukekohe
9.30AM – 2.30PM
Key messages:
· No booking required
· Walk-in or drive-through
· Please wear a mask
· 1st and 2nd doses welcome
Ngā mihi nui
Dr Brian Evans
ONZM
BA, Dip Tch, MEd, PhD
Principal