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Principal’s Weekly Update

T1 Week 2 – 10 February 2023 Principal Comment

Tēnā koutou katoa ngā whānau,   Throughout the first two weeks of this term, I have observed the peacefulness of our learners and staff as they go about their busy days, engaging in positive relationships with each other. With uniforms, learning resources and all...

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T1 Week 1 – 2 February 2023

2023 Newsletter -  T1 Week 1 Principal Comment Tēnā koutou katoa ngā whānau,   With great excitement, students arrived and settled into their whānau and subject classes for the new school year. It is a joy to recognise the focus and energy our students have on re -...

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T4 Week 8 – 9 December 2022

Term 4 Week 8 Newsletter 2022 Tēnā Koutou Katoa ngā Whānau,  Thank you to our teachers, support staff, parents, whānau and community for gathering to celebrate the achievements and successes of our students at Prize Giving last Friday evening. As the school year draws...

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T4 Week 6 – 25 November 2022

Term 4 Week 6 Newsletter 2022 Kia ora tatou ngā whānau With the start of Advent celebrated in Parish Mass this Sunday 27 November, we are reminded that Christmas is now less than four weeks ahead of us. During the four weeks of Advent we prepare for the celebration of...

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T4 Week 5 – 18 November 2022

T4 Week 5 – 18 November 2022 Term 4 Week 5 Newsletter, 18 November 2022 Kia ora tatou ngā whānau It is with great excitement and optimism that significant property development is scheduled to get underway due to sustained and ongoing student roll growth at Garin...

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T4 Week 4 – 11 November 2022

Term 4 Week 4 Newsletter 2022 Kia ora tatou ngā whānau This has been an absolutely wonderful week as we prepared for and welcomed our 2023 Year 9 learners to Garin for their Orientation day. The excitement of the learners was clearly evident as they gathered, renewed...

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T4 Week 3 – 4 November 2022

Kia ora tatou ngā whānau Last Wednesday we gathered together as a school community to celebrate our end of year Mass in prayer and gratitude for the blessings we have received in our community this year and to farewell our senior learners as they depart for NCEA...

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T4 Week 2 – 28 October 2022

Kia ora tatou ngā whānau Last week we gathered to celebrate Club Garin Colours where students are recognised for excellence in the areas of arts, sport and service. It is wonderful to take time to reflect and recognise the diverse range of skill and talent our...

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T4 Week 1 – 21 October 2022

Kia ora tatou ngā whānau Term 4 has arrived and is bringing the beautiful signs of spring with our cherry blossoms blooming in the courtyard. I trust that students and whānau had some time to relax over the break and enjoy some of the blessings that family life brings...

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T3 Week 10 – 30 September 2022

Tēnā koutou katoua ngā whānau, As term three closes, I celebrate and thank all students and staff for your energy, hard work and the tremendous successes we have seen throughout this term across all dimensions of learning and co-curricular activities.  We were...

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T3 Week 9 – 23 September 2022

Tēnā koutou katoua ngā whānau, Each week as the newsletter deadline rolls around it amazes me that only a week has passed since I put words together and yet within a week so much can happen. It certainly makes you realise the strength of community in the life of Garin...

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T3 Week 8 – 16 September 2022

Tēnā koutou katoa ngā whānau, This week Ngā Amorangi, Ethan Speers and Jonte Stevens lead our celebration of Aotearoa NZ’s Indigenous language, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. This year is the 50th Anniversary of the Māori Language petition, which asked for active recognition...

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