Principal’s Weekly Update

Newsletter -  T3 Week 9 2023 Kia ora tatou ngā whānau,  As I write my message to you all this afternoon, I feel somewhat exhausted when reflecting on the significant web of dimensions that make up schooling. Of course learner at the centre is key and drives all we do...

Kia ora tatou ngā whānau,  Thank you to all for sharing with us the Mass of the Assumption of Mary and Father Antoine Garin in the College Gym on Tuesday 15 August. We particularly thank Father Cirilo Barlis, our musicians, readers, eucharistic ministers and all...

Kia ora tatou ngā whānau,  With great joy we extend a warm welcome to all whānau and our community to celebrate with us the Mass of the Assumption of Mary and Father Antoine Garin in the College Gym this coming Tuesday, 15 August at 11.40am.  “Blessed rather are those...

Kia ora tatou ngā whānau,  We are thrilled to share with you the wonderful Matariki Hangi hosted by our Māori Whānau and celebrated at lunchtime on Friday.  Whānau gathered on Thursday evening and worked tirelessly to prepare delicious kai, dig the hangi pit, and set...

Kia ora tatou ngā whānau,  Te Wairua o ngā Mahi Toi (the Spirit of the Arts) is alive and well at Garin! It is with huge admiration and respect that I reflect on the energy, talent and creativity displayed by our ākonga throughout Mahi Toi celebrations last Friday....

Tēnā koutou katoa ngā whānau, As we come to the end of another school week, I enjoy the late afternoon sun filtered through a tree bare of leaves, casting dappled light on my desk and warning of the cooler months to come. For some we love winter and all it brings, for...

Tēnā koutou katoa ngā whānau, Again, we have enjoyed a week of learning, creativity, expression, and activity. Learning at Garin is certainly not limited to the classroom. In recent weeks, we have experienced significant success and engagement in our very rich...

Tēnā koutou katoa ngā whānau, We would like to express our gratitude to Mrs Ditzel, our librarian, as well as our Library Assistants Tatum Collins, Annabelle Forgan, Jack Hateley, Academic Leaders James Ivamy and Maddie Hall, and our House Captains for their...

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...

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...

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...

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...