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At Te Waka Kura o Mohua students prepare for the future by learning skills and knowledge, and developing the personal resources that are needed to live satisfying, balanced and responsible lives.
We cater for all students, whatever their needs. Part of our philosophy is to take into account the interests and abilities of each student. We devise individual program-mes to support maximum learning where necessary. Please contact us if you need any further assistance - we would love to hear from you. Ake Ake Kia Kaha. 
14 March 2025 - From the Principal, Jono Hay
Tēnā koutou katoa, The term is passing quickly with six weeks completed and four weeks to go until the end of term 1. A wide range of activities are underway. I encourage all of our students to get involved in opportunities that interest them. The more you get involved, the more you will get from your time at school. Student Committees One way for students in years 11, 12 and 13 to take on a leadership role in the school is through our student committees. This is an extension of our Student Executive model and is new for 2025. There are four committees - Arts & Culture Committee, Environment Committee, Ball & Events Committee and Sports Committee. Each committee is led by a member of the Student Executive and will undertake initiatives that provide opportunities for our students and benefit the school and our community. It is also an opportunity for students to develop their leadership and help prepare them for taking on future leadership roles. Resilience While academic learning and achievement is a core function of school, we also prioritise development of the soft skills and attributes that will support our students to succeed in their lives beyond school. One of the qualities that we want our graduates to have is resilience. Resilience is crucial for school students as it helps them navigate challenges, setbacks, and stress in their academic and personal lives. Developing resilience enables students to bounce back from failures, adapt to change, and maintain a positive mindset. It fosters perseverance, self-confidence, and emotional well-being, allowing them to handle academic pressure, peer relationships, and the inevitable adversity that we are all faced with in life. Resilient students are more likely to stay motivated, embrace learning opportunities, and develop problem-solving skills. By cultivating resilience, students build a strong foundation for future success, equipping them with the mental strength to overcome obstacles and thrive in an ever-changing world. If you would like to learn more about developing resilience, I would encourage you to read ‘The Comeback Code’ by cancer survivor Jake Bailey. Jake became a household name almost 10 years ago when his head boy speech, a week after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, went viral. He discusses the psychology of resilience and shares his concern that increasingly, a lot of young people are shielded from normal everyday challenges and adversity - the experiences that allow us to practise, craft and grow resilience. We appreciate and value the partnership with parents and whānau as we support our rangatahi to develop their independence and resilience. Year 7 & 8 whānau BBQ The whānau BBQ was a great success with a really good turnout of parents, students and staff. Thank you to Home & School for providing the kai. It is always nice to make connections and develop relationships that can be used to support our students going forward while also gaining feedback on the start of year for our junior students. Swimming Sports 2025 Swimming Sports was held on Friday 7 March. The weather was a little cold in the morning but fine with light winds. Participation continues to increase year on year which is really positive. Thank you to Golden Bay Swimming Club for your support of the event and to all of the competitors, parent spectators and staff that run the event. The day culminated in a tight relay race between the staff and year 13 students who took the win for 2025. Ake ake kia kaha Jono Hay |
2025 CALENDAR
25 March ............. Uniform Shop open 26 March ............. Wednesday; school starts 9:45am 28 March ............. Athletics Day (at Rec Centre) 28 March ............. Goldie 8 April .................. Uniform Shop open 9 April .................. Wednesday; school starts 9:45am 11 April ................ Goldie, End of Term 1 18 April ................ Good Friday (in the term break) 25 April ................ ANZAC Day (in the term break) 28 April ................ Monday Start of Term 2 Uniform Shop The uniform shop will be open in Term 1 2025 fortnightly on the following Tuesdays: March 25, April 8. Ask office staff for directions. You will need either cash, or phone internet banking and to show us the transaction before you may take the uniform. Uniform Acc: 03 1354 0575666-01 and use student’s name as reference, please. Any uniform returns must still have tags on the clothing, and not have been worn, thank you. Any enquiries please speak to the new uniform co-ordinator Maki Reed, email [email protected] Athletics Day 28 March 2025
This year we are again holding our Athletics Day at the Golden Bay Recreation Park. The impact of the rebuild on our school field has meant we haven’t been able to have athletics, but with the Athletics Club now operating at the park, we have a great opportunity to continue running this event. As we will be operating offsite on the 28th March, students are not required to come to school but instead make their way to the Golden Bay Recreation Park. The event will run on the top field at the park. There are three ways that we see students getting to the event: OPTION 1: Students will make their own way to the event - walk, bike or private vehicle. Once the event is finished, they will leave the event at 3pm and make their own way home. OPTION 2: Students that get a school bus in the mornings will do this as normal and will be transported to the Recreation Park after the school bus morning run. Students would be picked up from the park at 2.45pm after the event and taken home via GBHS where the normal run will continue. OPTION 3: Students will make their way to the school and will need transport from the school. These students must gather at the bus bay located on the Rototai Road side of the new building (Tainui) by 8:25 am. Following the event, these students will be picked up at 2:45 pm from the Recreation Park and transported back to GBHS. If you have any questions please email Shona, [email protected]. There will be more information about the event coming out in the next couple of weeks. NOTE: The Athletics Day Programme can be found in the latest Goldie here. |
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