Considering our vision and virtues, I often write about the formation and transformation of individuals and systems, because of time spent at our kura: Wāhine Toa, eager and able to shape the world. Consequently, those who desire to participate in changing the world, must be prepared to attend to personal transformation. I am confident that those who leave us this year, especially Year 13, know their gifts and talents; they know how to use them, and they know how to share them. I am also confident that they know the virtues and values of our College – Whakapono, Tuumanako, Tika – Faith, Hope and Justice – and that they are worth developing as they journey through life. They also know that there are infinite possibilities for them to offer their service, contribute to their community, develop their joys and passions and respond to the needs of our world. This is our Catholic Character formation and the personal transformation that sends our students ‘beyond the school gates’ as wāhine toa, in pursuit of life’s greatest adventure...me aro ki te hā o Hineahuone!
A special mention of our Head Students Rieley Chou-Lee, Otobina Bio and Mia Gaier who have navigated this year with courage and kindness and have grown through what they’ve been through ... may their days beyond the school gates reflect the contribution and growth that we have witnessed on this side of the gates. Ka pai.
He mihi teenei ki te whaanau whaanui
“There are days of mystery in the walk of faith ...
paths that have no landmarks or memories ...
Yet ... alone and quiet ... God still is ...”
It’s hard to believe that 2023 is almost done and despite the disrupted start yet again, strikes, floods and cyclones have not hindered the determination of our students to succeed; this is a testament to their character and capability, as well as the skilful dedication and care of our teaching and support staff.
Considering our vision and virtues, I often write about the formation and transformation of individuals and systems, because of time spent at our kura: Wāhine Toa, eager and able to shape the world. Consequently, those who desire to participate in changing the world, must be prepared to attend to personal transformation. I am confident that those who leave us this year, especially Year 13, know their gifts and talents; they know how to use them, and they know how to share them. I am also confident that they know the virtues and values of our College – Whakapono, Tuumanako, Tika – Faith, Hope and Justice – and that they are worth developing as they journey through life. They also know that there are infinite possibilities for them to offer their service, contribute to their community, develop their joys and passions and respond to the needs of our world. This is our Catholic Character formation and the personal transformation that sends our students ‘beyond the school gates’ as wāhine toa, in pursuit of life’s greatest adventure...me aro ki te hā o Hineahuone!
A special mention of our Head Students Rieley Chou-Lee, Otobina Bio and Mia Gaier who have navigated this year with courage and kindness and have grown through what they’ve been through ... may their days beyond the school gates reflect the contribution and growth that we have witnessed on this side of the gates. Ka pai.
Our term continues to recognise students and their families who will come to the end of their schooling with us. For many, a chapter has ended and for some, the book has been finished – we hope it was a thrilling read!
Kia pai te mutunga wiki – have a good weekend.