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T2 Week 3 May 2023 Principal Comment

Kia ora tatou ngā whānau,  Term two certainly has got off to a flying start, I trust my first newsletter for the term in some way paints a picture of the life and vibrancy we celebrate with our rangatahi here at Garin. During the second week of this term, the Catholic...

T1 Week 9 – 31 March 2023 Principal Comment

Tēnā koutou katoa ngā whānau,  As we enter Holy Week with Palm Sunday Mass, we are reminded of Christ’s triumphant entry to Jerusalem, a reminder to us all to welcome Jesus into our hearts and to follow him. Throughout Holy Week we will prepare for the risen Lord at...

T1 Week 8 – 24 March 2023 Principal Comment

Tēnā koutou katoa ngā whānau,  With great excitement I announce that the construction of Te Wharemaru O Garin gets underway again this week following a delay in materials supply slowing the project down by 4 weeks. Mudgway Construction who are delivering this project...

T1 Week 7 – 17 March 2023 Principal Comment

Tēnā koutou katoua ngā whānau, It was with great excitement that we were able to proceed with our Annual Colours Awards Assembly last week. After the restrictions of previous years, our whole College gathered along with many parents and caregivers to celebrate the...

T1 Week 6 – 10 March 2023 Principal Comment

Tēnā koutou katoua ngā whānau, As we begin week 3 of the Lenten season, I share this blessing from Pope Francis.  “Let us pray for one another so that, by sharing in the victory of Christ, we may open our doors to the weak and poor. Then we will be able to experience...

T1 Week 5 – 3 March 2023 Principal Comment

Tēnā koutou katoua ngā whānau, Thank you to our learners, parents, caregivers and community for gathering in prayerful unity to celebrate at our Garin College Opening Mass. Thank you to Father Seph Pijfers and Father Cirilo Barlis for celebrating with us the Eucharist...