BOARD UPDATE August/September 2020
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. Each meeting Mr Congdon our Tumuaki provides a report which provides the board with progress against our annual strategic goals. This term we have also reviewed policies and procedures and monitored the college finances examining spending against our budget. We have had several property matters on the go – including the development of the grounds after the demolition of North Block. We are looking forward to seeing this area developed as a communal space for student activities. At our last meeting, we welcomed Misipeka Ana, our new Student Representative to the board. We are always delighted to have our student…
BOARD UPDATE May 2020
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 our preparedness and management of the Covid-19 situation. There has been plenty to talk about with regard to this- health and safety, the wellbeing of students and staff, student achievement, digital learning from home, finances, property and ensuring we have appropriate policies and procedures in place to support the changes we are facing both during Covid levels, and as we move out of them. As a board we recognise the importance of timely and appropriate communication to students and parents, and we wish to acknowledge Mr Congdon and the Senior Leadership Team for all their work to keep our School community informed. Our sincere thanks…
40 Hour Famine
The focus of the 40 Hour Famine for 2021 was to support their work in Malawi. We recently received a letter of appreciation from them and it included the following comment. “This year, Carter and Jamie have displayed teamwork, leadership and collaboration and have been an outstanding World Vision 40 Hour Famine organising student team. We saw them rally their peers and stand up for justice. We’d like to acknowledge these efforts by awarding the World Vision Outstanding Student Leadership Team Award. Thank you for all your hard work and I look forward to supporting your school further with education resources, understanding global issues and developing leadership skills in the year ahead.”
Open Evening Thursday 23 July 2020
Horowhenua College would like to invite parents and Year 8 students to join us at our Open Evening on Thursday 23 July at 7pm in the college hall. The evening will begin with a lite supper and introduction from the Principal then you will be welcome to tour the college. Teachers will be available to answer your questions. We would love you to come and join us and see what we have to offer for 2021.