Principal’s Weekly Update
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...
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...
T3 Week 7 – 9 September 2022
Tēnā koutou katoua ngā whānau, This morning, like many of us, we woke to the sad news that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away on September 8 ending her reign that lasted more than 70 years. Today we remembered her in prayer and lowered our NZ flag to mid mast as a...
T3 Week 5 – 26 August 2022
Tēnā koutou katoua ngā whānau, I am extremely grateful to our community of staff, students, parents and whanau for your understanding and patience throughout the past week as we navigated the uncertainty posed by the extreme weather conditions and civil emergency. I...
T3 Week 4 – 18 August 2022
Tēnā koutou katoua ngā whānau, This week we gathered as our school community for Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary and to celebrate our founder Father Garin. We thank Father Paul Finlayson for presiding over the mass and also thank our students and...
T3 Week 2 – 5 August 2022
Tēnā koutou katoua ngā whānau, Garin has been a hive of activity over the first two weeks of this term as we have welcomed many learners and parents to our Open Days and Parent Information Evening. The positive energy and inquiry we have experienced throughout these...
T3 Week 1 – 31 July 2022
Tēnā koutou katoua ngā whānau, At the close of week 1 of term 3, I reflect on a very busy yet productive week. Our learners and staff are positive about the term ahead and have settled into school life with renewed energy after the holiday break. On Monday we were...
T2 Week 10 – 8 July 2022
Tēnā koutou katoua ngā whānau, As our term closes for the holidays, I can say without one doubt, that I am inspired by the commitment and energy of our students at Garin. Students have pushed the boundaries of excellence in their learning, leadership and participation...
T2 Week 9 – 1 July 2022
Tēnā koutou katoua ngā whānau, What outstanding evidence of self directed creativity and talent we had on show in celebration of Mahi Toi this week. Congratulations to all our learners for the spirit in which you have entered Te Wairua O Ngā Mahi Toi (The Spirit of...
T2 Week 8 – 23 June 2022
Newsletter - T2 Week 8 Principal Comment Kia ora tātou, Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Māori Happy Matariki, Greetings for the Māori new year. Twinkling in the winter sky just before dawn, Matariki signals the Māori New Year. For Māori, the appearance of Matariki...
T2 Week 7 – 17 June 2022
Kia ora tātou, Talofa lava, Greetings, I am pleased to return to College this week following a brief and positive recovery period following shoulder surgery, thank you to all for your care and support for me at this time. As the term progresses, I acknowledge the...
T2 Week 5 – 3 June 2022
Talofa lava, Kia ora tātou, Greetings, This week Samoan Language week is celebrated across Aotearoa. Samoan is the third most spoken language in New Zealand after English and te Reo Māori. The theme this year is “Lalaga le si’osi’omaga mo se lumana’I manuia”, which...