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. 25 October 2024 - From the Principal, Jono Hay
Tēnā koutou katoa, NCEA Exams As students in years 11, 12 and 13 finish lessons for the year, NCEA exams are just around the corner. These will be based in the school hall from Tuesday 5th November. In addition to exams, a range of tutorials and workshops are available for senior students as they pursue their academic goals. For year 13 students (and their parents), this signals the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter full of excitement and possibilities. Bay Art We have the privilege of hosting Bay Art in the school hall. I am told that 2024 is the 37th year that this event has run. It is great to be able to support Bay Art and provide an opportunity for our wider community to connect with the school. It is also a pleasure to view the work created by the many talented artists that exhibit. Social Media We live in a time where social media is ubiquitous. The most popular platforms are household names and used by billions of people across the globe. These include the likes of TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook to name a few. These platforms have many positive and beneficial uses. They have also created a range of new challenges and problems for society and our communities. It is important to note that these platforms have age limits or restrictions for younger users. The age limit for Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok is 13 years and over. There is however, no age verification, meaning it is possible for younger people to create an account. As parents and schools across the world have learned, access to these platforms creates a risk of harm, especially for younger users. The potential lack of oversight combined with the ability to connect 24/7 with both peers and strangers, creates opportunities for bullying, harassment, child exploitation, access to harmful content and sextortion to name a few. Specific instances of these harms are readily available in the news media and all too common. The ‘reality’ that influencers promote of carefully curated, perfect lives have also been linked to increased rates of anxiety and depression. While both schools and parents play an important role in preparing students for the responsible use of online platforms, it is also important that the age restrictions are adhered to and younger users have parental oversight. Modelling of appropriate behaviour by adults via online platforms and social media is also important in demonstrating the moral and ethical standards that we expect from our young people. Please think before you post and encourage our rangatahi to do the same. Ake ake kia kaha Jono Hay |
2024 CALENDAR
5 Nov................... NCEA Exams start 6 Nov................... Wednesday; school starts 9:45am 8 Nov................... Goldie 11 Nov ................ Staff Only Day 12 Nov ................ Uniform Shop open 12 -15 Nov........... Teapot Valley Camp, Yr 7 12 -15 Nov........... Abel Tasman Camp Yr 8 20 Nov ................ Wednesday; school starts 9:45am 22 Nov ................ Goldie Uniform Shop The uniform shop will be open In Term Four on Oct 29th, Nov 12th, and 26th, on Tuesday from 1pm til 2pm. 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] |