Board of Trustees

Kia ora koutou The reports presented by Mr Congdon, our Tumuaki and our Student Representative, Misipeka Ana at our last Board meeting were a reminder of all the wonderful activities happening in the school. After 2019 and all its Covid related disruption, it is so...

Tēnā koutou katoa At our last board meeting we discussed progress on our annual goals as part of the Principal’s report. Throughout the year we will be looking to see shifts in practice and outcomes with respect to The development of relevant and innovative...

Tēnā koutou katoa We have had a good start back to the academic year despite the uncertainties surrounding Covid-19. As a Board we enjoy seeing all the activities our students are involved in though our four pillars of activity – academic, sports, arts and culture and...

Kia ora koutou We have had a couple of board meetings since I last wrote an update.  Term 3 has also been a very busy one for the board as we continue to track and monitor student achievement in a year in which learning has been significantly affected by Covid-19. ...

  Tēnā koutou katoa We have had two Board of Trustee meetings over this lockdown period, both on Zoom.   These meetings worked well, though I have definitely missed meeting with my board colleagues face to face!  The focus of these meetings has largely been on...

Tēnā koutou katoa Welcome again to any families joining our Horowhenua College family in Term 1!  We are more than half-way through the term and these last six weeks have brought significant change to college life. Foremost on your mind may be the evolving COVID-19...

Tēnā koutou katoa The year is fast drawing to a close, and the examination period for our senior students is nearing it’s end.   Sincere thanks to all our staff for the additional support provided to our students in the lead up to exams.  At our last board meeting we...

Kia ora Koutou By the time you read this we are well into the school holidays.   I am sure this is a welcome break for both students and staff before we begin Term 4 and the run down to end of year and NCEA Exams.  During Term 4 we celebrate through a variety of...

Kia ora koutou I hope Term 2 has ended well for you – it has felt a very busy term with plenty going on within and outside of the school curriculum.  I enjoyed attending performances of ‘Hairspray Jnr’ our first school production in seven years .  This was a huge...

Kia ora koutou katoa This term seems to have gone by very quickly.  There has been plenty happening and I do hope students who are new to the school are now well settled into classes and routines, and enjoying the range of activities Horowhenua College has to offer....