Principal’s Weekly Update

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...