The Star: January 11, 2024

22 The Star Thursday January 11 2024
BACK TO SCHOOL - 2024
Papanui High School -
Our school, our success,
our responsibility
“Our aim is simple... to provide the best
education possible for every student.”
At Papanui High School positive
relationships are at the forefront of
what we do. Connecting through a
responsive local curriculum we provide
an opportunity for all students to learn
in a productive and future-focused
environment.
The opportunity to learn from
an innovative and broad
curriculum is critical to
providing a pathway
that meets each
student’s individual
needs. Papanui High
School allows for a
greater range and
flexibility in subject
choice including
the utilization of
the secondary/
tertiary interface. This
reinforces the philosophy
underpinning personalised
learning and is strongly
supported by understanding our
students’ interests, passions, talents, and
ultimately their career aspirations.
We understand that for effective
learning to take place, it has to be
implemented in such a way that
students will be highly engaged. The
school does this in a ‘forward thinking’
way by creating learning environments
that allow our students to see value
in what they do and achieve. Papanui
“PRIDE” is what we represent, and we
demonstrate this by having young adults
PAPANUI HIGH SCHOOL
START OF SCHOOL YEAR 2024
NB: SENIOR STUDENTS (Year 11 – 13). The Senior Course Tutor will
be available on the 23rd and 24th January for course changes. Other
students may receive an email to advise them of an appointment time on
the 25th or 26th January.
Monday 22 January - School Office opens
Tuesday 23 January – Thursday 25 January
Peer Support training camp
Monday 29 January
Staff Only Day
Tuesday 30 January
Year 9 students and new students report in full uniform to Hall - 9.00am
Pōwhiri for ALL new students – 9.00am
New students (Year 10-13) finish at 12.30pm
Year 9 students finish at 2.30pm
Wednesday 31 January
Year 9 students report to form classes at 8.30am
Year 12 students report to hall in uniform at 9.00am – 10.30am
Year 13 students report to hall at 10.00am – 11.30am
Thursday 1 February
Year 9 students report to form classes at 8.30am
Year 10 students report to hall in uniform at 9.00am – 10.30am
Year 11 students report to hall in uniform at 10.00am – 11.30am
Friday 2 February
Timetable starts
Tuesday 6 February
Waitangi Day observed
Papanui High School
30 Langdons Road, Christchurch 8053
Tel: (03) 352 6119
Email: admin@papanui.school.nz
leave our school as confident learners
who have gained the appropriate
qualifications and social skills to
become valued contributing members
of society.
All that we do here is reinforced by
positive relationships, an ethos of caring,
cultural responsiveness, inclusion, and
high expectations. The school highly
values the connectedness between
curricular and co-curricular
learning and forming
partnerships with our wider
school community. We
have a philosophical
understanding that the
holistic development
of the student is
critical to individual
success.
The school is working
hard to consolidate
recent initiatives to
ensure sustained and
continuous improvement.
You are invited to view our
website, school charter, ERO report,
and/or contact the school for more
information.
In 2024 we are looking forward to
welcoming new students along with a
new principal Mr Robert Gilbert. Robert
returns to Christchurch after serving
as Deputy Principal at Tauranga Boys’
College for the past eight years. He has
a background in the Arts, and previously
held positions of responsibility at Aranui
High School and Rangi Ruru Girls’
School.
Mairehau - Principal’s china
delegation strengthens
educational bonds
In September, a Principal’s Delegation
from Canterbury and Otago undertook
a remarkable journey to China in
collaboration with the Christchurch
Chinese Consulate, the Christchurch
Sister Schools Council, Selwyn District
Council, and the Beijing Language
and Culture University. This delegation
aimed to deepen educational
connections and foster friendships
between the two nations. We followed
in the footsteps of Rewi Alley, a great
friend of China.
The trip provided a profound
exploration of China’s
rich and diverse culture,
emphasising its traditions,
customs, and heritage.
The focus was on the
importance of cultural pride
and mutual understanding.
The cultivation of mutual
friendship and collaboration between
New Zealand and Chinese educational
centres was a highlight, reflecting Rewi
Alley’s legacy in fostering international
connections. Positive relationships
forged during the visit are poised to
enhance future collaboration.
Establishing and renewing sister-school
relationships between New Zealand
and Chinese schools was pivotal. These
partnerships hold immense potential for
promoting cultural exchange, personal
growth, and academic excellence,
Monday
22 January
Monday
29 January
Tuesday
30 January
Wednesday
31 January
Thursday
1 February
Friday
2 February
Monday
5 February
Tuesday
6 February
Mairehau High School
Starting dates for 2024
Our students and whānau value our traditional classroom spaces,
the small class sizes and the support each child is shown as an individual.
‘Mairetia e te mātauranga - Be fragrant with wisdom.’
The school office opens for 2024
Staff Only Day
Year 13 Leadership Camp begins (two nights)
Staff Only Day
All Year 12 students report to the school hall for confirmation of subjects:
10.30am - 12.30pm. Year 13 students who are not attending Leadership Camp
should also come in to confirm subjects.
• Year 9 students: Peer support/orientation programme 8.45am start
• Year 13 students: Peer support programme
• Kapahaka students (Years 10 - 13) meeting 12.30pm - 2.30pm
• New students’ orientation
School buses are running and school lunches are available.
All students report to Waikākāriki in school uniform at 8.45 am for a pōwhiri to
welcome new staff and students. Parents are welcome.
Following the pōwhiri, year-level assemblies and/or wā whanau meetings will
be held, followed by timetabled classes for all year levels.
School buses are running and school lunches are available.
Staff Only Day: Restorative Practices Training
Waitangi Day - school closed
consistent with Rewi Alley’s vision.
Visits to iconic historical and cultural
sites, including the Great Wall of China
and the Forbidden City, provided a deep
appreciation for China’s rich history
and natural beauty. These experiences
underscored the importance of
preserving cultural heritage and
celebrating the beauty of the natural
environment.
The Principal’s delegation trip
embodied a leadership
philosophy focused on holistic
well-being, personal growth,
and values of cultural pride,
open communication, and
mutual understanding.
The experiences and
relationships formed during
the journey are poised to have
a lasting impact on Mairehau High
School and other schools, serving as
a testament to Rewi Alley’s enduring
legacy and his role in paving the
way for New Zealand schools to
build friendships and collaborations
on an international scale. China’s
transformative and culturally enriching
experience aligns seamlessly with our
school’s commitment to excellence and
global understanding.
It was a privilege and honour to be a
member of the Delegation.
“Come and join our small, caring, inclusive school. We value individuality and diversity, and will really get to know
your child.” – Harry Romana, Principal
Mairehau Our Mission statement: High “For School, all students 440 to value Hills themselves Road, and Christchurch others, to know they can 8052. excel,
Tel: (03) 3853145;
and
Email:
to reach their
admin@mairehau.school.nz
full potential”
Mr Harry Romana - Tumuaki / Principal