Whaea Kathryn’s Shout Out

Kia ora e te whānau,

As we approach the final few weeks of the term, our school is buzzing with activity! It’s been wonderful to see our students embracing so many different opportunities across academics, sports, and the arts. Whether they’re representing our school in competitions, preparing for performances or pushing themselves to achieve new learning goals in the classroom, we are incredibly proud of their efforts and enthusiasm.

This week, we began our school photos with local photographer Jasmin Boyce. It was fantastic to see our students looking their best and capturing special memories of their school year. We can’t wait to share the final images with you! Keep an eye on your inbox early next term for a link to your child’s photo gallery so you can view and order their pictures.

Last Friday, our staff took part in the Ministry of Education Professional Learning and Development (PLD) for the revised New Zealand Mathematics Curriculum, led by Amy Chakif . This was an invaluable opportunity for our teaching and learning support assistants to dive deeper into the upcoming changes and consider how best to support our tamariki in their learning journey. These curriculum updates will shape the way we teach and assess student progress in the coming years, ensuring our learners develop the skills and knowledge they need for the future.

To help whānau better understand these changes, we warmly invite you to our Whānau Evening next Tuesday from 5:45pm – 6:45pm. This will be a great opportunity to hear more about the revised curriculum, ask questions, and discuss how it will impact your child’s education. We strongly encourage you to come along and be part of the kōrero—your input and engagement are always valued.

As always, thank you for your ongoing support. We love seeing our school community so engaged, and we look forward to finishing the term on a high note!

Ngā mihi nui

Whaea Kathryn and the Mokoia ‘A’ Team

We are limitless! We are passionate! We are Mokoia!