Principal's Foreword

As Term 2 comes to an end, there is considerable public debate about the state of the New Zealand Education system. This includes commentary about low student attendance rates, the contents of a refreshed New Zealand curriculum and strike action of secondary teachers in relation to their pay and conditions. Despite these distractions, I assure you that we remain resolute in our demand for high student expectations and are committed to maintaining momentum and a sense of order.

Mid-year reports will be sent out shortly after the end of the term, so please find time to talk with your son about its contents. Students must be present and proactive in the classroom, so it would be helpful if your discussion supported the consistent and deliberate implementation of our culture of high standards. I have spoken to all students in assembly about goal setting and reviewing progress, as well as the need for constantly pressing forward in their classroom work. To meet the challenges of their academic work, boys need to apply the same energy, commitment and attitude as they put into their training for sports and other activities. Practice determines outcomes inside as well as outside the classroom.

As a college and a staff, we remain dedicated to unlocking the potential of every student of every ability.

Kindest regards

Neil Garry

Principal