Pegasus Post: September 09, 2021

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Our Values:
School Update
ALOFA
MAANAKITANGA
HANGA WHARE
SERVICE
SUCCESS
Compassion,
commitment and love
ignite action
• For the learner
• For teaching and learning
• For self and others
Every learner having a
sense of belonging
• Learners are at the heart of
what we do
• Mana, well-being and identity
are valued
• Every learner is welcome,
engaged and heard
Building the foundation
for ALL learners to leave
our school MORE curious
than when they arrived
• Enterprise, innovation &
curiosity provide the framework
for the daily life of our school
• We redesign constantly to meet
our changing environment
• Connected locally & globally
All learners mindful
of their unique role in
making a difference
• All learners are leaders and role
models
• All learners act with
responsibility and respect
• All learners are mindful of their
influence on the environment
• We learn from our community and
our community learns from us
Every learner crossing
the stage with dignity,
purpose and options
• High expectations of self and
others
• Is defined by Whanau, school
and students to meet the
unique needs of each learner
• We are responsible for
individual and collective
success
Manukura Kōrero
Ngā mahi a Te Rēhia
Tē tōia, tē haumatia
Working and planning together
We certainly live in trying times and have as
a community met many challenges over the
past two years as we have faced the constant
onslaught of COVID-19. As we grapple with
repeated lockdowns, the need for vaccinations
and the endless changes to our day-to-day
routines, the one positive constant has been
our beautiful kura.
Haeata stands as a bastion of support for
our ākonga and whānau, with a kaimahi/staff
committed to making a positive difference for
us all. Often I am overwhelmed at the level of
giving that underpins the ethos of this school,
seen in the dedication of our Hauora team
who support us in times of need, our kaimahi
whose default setting is “above and beyond,”
and our community partners who never say
no.
On Saturday, 28 August 2021 a large team
of kaimahi arrived at kura to prepare and
distribute Learning Packs for our ākonga.
They then drove all around the city dropping
the packs off to whānau who are supporting
learning at home. It is this cohesive and
integrated approach to supporting our ākonga
that sets us apart as a learning institution.
As we move from Lockdown Level 4 to
Lockdown Level 3 it is pleasing to see how
well our ākonga have coped with the new
requirements while still studying from home.
A skeleton staff are currently onsite to awhi/
support the ākonga of our essential workers
and hopefully if all goes well they will be joined
by the rest of the kura next week.
So, what will our future look like a year from
now? By working together for and with others,
we will only be stronger and safer. Thank you
to everyone who made the sacrifice, locked
down and stayed home. Together we saved
lives and ensured the way forward for us all will
be positive, safe and assured.
Kia kaha, kia toa, kia manawanui.
Arohanui
Whaea Peggy
On the 14th of August 2021,
11 secondary schools took to the
stage to compete for the title of
Waitaha Secondary School Regional
Kapa Haka Competitions 2021 first
place winners.
Our Haeata Community Campus
rangatahi showed true collaboration
by combining forces with Linwood
College, Christchurch Boys High,
Christchurch Girls High, St Thomas
and Cashmere. Their name,
Kimihia te Matauranga.
One of the complexities of being
a combined kura kapa, was the
inability to practice during school
time. Every performer gave up
100’s of hours, over weekends and
school holidays to deliver a polished,
skillful performance with their 25
minutes on stage. This couldn’t have
happened without the support of
their incredibly talented tutors and
kura kaiako who gave up their time
to tutor and support our rangatahi
through their journey.
Nei rā te mihi ki a koutou!
Waitaha put up fierce competition
on the day, with Te Kura Kaupapa
o te Whānau Tahi coming in first
place, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te
Kura Whakapūmau i te Reo Tūturu
ki Waitaha coming in second, and
Kimihia te Matauranga coming in
third place!
Poho kererū i a koutou!
Nā Mish Lasseter
Mā te whiritahi, ka whakatutuki ai ngā pūmanawa ā tāngata
Kōmanawa years eight, nine and ten went on
a camp at Living Springs in week ten of term
two.
Our aim was to develop whakawhanaungatanga
and have a great time together in the outdoors.
The good times began with a battle playing
archery war, we were grouped in teams that
were named after ngā whetū o Matariki. Kaiako
and ākonga were up for the battle. Competition
was fierce.
We swam daily, played tag, basketball, and
spotlight at night. Beside the campfire there
were pakiwaitara/stories shared and delicious
toasted marshmallows.
It was a test of courage, resilience and
endurance in climbing the enormous trees at
Living Springs.
Together weaving the
realisation of potential.
We embarked on a hikoi into the ngahere/
native bush accompanied by a Rongoa
Kaupare - protection karakia and kōrero
about our rongoā along the way where
we tasted kawakawa. The hikoi ended at a
majestic eight hundred year old Kahikatea.
As part of the manaakitanga our groups were
on roster to serve the kai, set the tables,
clean up after each meal. All groups cared for
each other and worked together in harmony.
On the last morning some of us arose at
five thirty to observe Matariki rising which
was an enchanting experience as Living
Springs sits upon Te-Poho-o-Tamatea-The
Port hills looking towards the entrance of
Te Whakaraupō-The Lyttleton harbour. The
camp was an amazing experience for us all.
Taking enrolments, please email enrol@haeata.school.nz for any enquiries or phone us on 03 930 0110
Haeata Community Campus
240 Breezes Road, Wainoni
Reception Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 3pm
Contact 03 930 0110 • enrol@haeata.school.nz
www.haeata.school.nz