At Te Waka Kura o Mohua students prepare for the future by learning skills and knowledge, and developing the personal resources that are needed to live satisfying, balanced and responsible lives.
We cater for all students, whatever their needs. Part of our philosophy is to take into account the interests and abilities of each student. We devise individual programmes to support maximum learning where necessary. Please contact us if you need any further assistance - we would love to hear from you. Ake Ake Kia Kaha. 10 May 2024 - From the Principal, Jono Hay
Tēnā koutou katoa, ANZAC Day 2024 ANZAC Day fell within the school holidays in 2024, as it often does. Despite this, I would like to take a few moments to reflect on the day and all that it represents. Acknowledging and remembering the sacrifice of those that have come before us, to allow us to live with the freedoms that we have today, is as important now as ever. A whakataukī that we use at Te Waka Kura o Mohua is Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua - I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on the past. This whakataukī indicates the importance of remembering the past as we make choices and take steps into the future. Ensuring that we take opportunities to grow the knowledge and understanding of our rangatahi and remember what has come before is critical in preventing it from happening again. Remembering and acknowledging those that served in WW1 and WW2 through to more recent conflicts such as Afghanistan is a show of respect and an opportunity to reflect and learn more about the stories that affect our families and communities. At both the Civic Service and school ANZAC assembly, it was sobering to hear Hazel Molloy, our head girl speak of the impact that war had on her family as she had learned through her research, especially in a context where many of those that left and never returned were of the same age as many of our students. Thank you to Noel Baigent, President of the RSA for all of his work and support of the events and learning of our students. Drop in sessions If there is anything about school that you would like to discuss, or even if you would simply like to meet in person, drop in sessions to meet with myself will be available every Tuesday from 5-6pm during term time through to the end of term 2. There is no need to book, please feel free to come to the front office and say hello. Values - Kaitiakitanga Te Waka Kura o Mohua has four values. These are whanaungatanga, wairuatanga, kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga. Kaitiakitanga is the focus for this Goldie. Kaitiakitanga is about guardianship and protection of Te Taiao (the environment), Tangata (people) and Mātauranga (knowledge). |
2024 CALENDAR
14 May ................ Uniform Shop open 16 May ................ PPTA PUM 12:45pm 16, 17 May .......... Yr 11 Work Experience 17 May ................ Pink Shirt Day 22 May ................ Wednesday; school starts 9:45am 23 May ................ Pink Ribbon Breakfast 7:30am 24 May ................ Goldie 28 May ................ Uniform Shop open 29 May ................ Home and School AGM 7pm 31 May ................ Staff Only Day 3 June ................. King’s Birthday Holiday 4 June ................. Accord Staff only Day 5 June ................. Wednesday; school starts 9:45am 11 June ............... Uniform Shop open 11 June ............... Yr 11– 13 Student/ Whānau/ ............................. Teacher subject hui 2pm– 8pm 14 June ............... School Cross Country/ Fun Run 19 June ............... Wednesday; school starts 9:45am 20, 21 June ......... Queen Charlotte Exchange (here) 21 June ............... Goldie 25 June ............... Uniform Shop open 25 & 27 June ....... Lipsync Uniform Shop The uniform shop will be open In Term Two on May 14th & 28th, June 11th & 25th - Tuesday from 1pm til 2pm. Ask office staff for directions. You will need either cash, or phone internet banking and to show us the transaction before you may take the uniform. Uniform Acc: 03 1354 0575666-01 and use student’s name as reference, please. Any uniform returns must still have tags on the clothing, and not have been worn, thank you. Any enquiries please speak to the new uniform co-ordinator Maki Reed, email gbhsuniforms@hotmail.com Kaitiakitanga is holding our awareness on nurturing all living beings so that our actions impact positively on all living things.
In terms of the school and learning, we support students to appreciate the beauty around us and use it to learn. Our learning environment is in and outside school. There is a strong focus on incorporating our environment into lessons. Knowing that we are part of nature and have a responsibility to look after it. Our ongoing focus is to support kaitiakitanga and as a result, students that care, nurture and protect our local environment, school and community. Ake ake kia kaha Jono Hay |
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