WHANGAROA COLLEGE

Tēnā koutou katoa e te whanāu

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Welcome back to all our returning students, and to all our new whānau who have joined Whangaroa College this year. We are also delighted to have Jess Williams become a member of our staff. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to them all.

In 2024, five out of the seven Year 13 students who completed the school year achieved University Entrance. We are very pleased with their success and how well they performed during their time at Whangaroa College. We wish those students well, who are heading off to university in 2025, with their continuing studies. At our end-of-year prize giving, Kobe Hills received a well-deserved award recognizing his entire college career without any behaviour issues or concerns. This demonstrates his commitment to making the most of his opportunities and being an outstanding role model for his fellow students. I congratulate Kobe, all the students who achieved University Entrance, and all those who completed their final year of schooling here at Whangaroa College.

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This year, we are placing a special emphasis on ensuring all students attend school as often as possible, arrive at all classes on time, and stay for the entire duration of each class. To encourage this, we have introduced the following incentives:

• All students with an attendance rate of 85% or more for the year will be entered into a draw to win a $500 grocery voucher for their whānau.

• All students with an attendance rate of 85% or more for each term will be invited to a special lunch at the end of the term.

• Awards will be given for the student with the best attendance each term and at the end of the year, as well as awards for the most improved attendance.

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We would greatly appreciate your support in making this attendance initiative a success.

We all look forward to another successful year at Whangaroa College. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions.

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Jack Anderson

 

Principal

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