Welcome to our students, whanau, parish, community and friends of the school. We have a brand new team in place at PCS and are really looking forward to the year ahead. I have a different view on the school as I move into a "helicopter" role. I am the very lucky recipient of a NZ Teacher Study Award for 2020 and will be studying for a Masters in Education with a Leadership Endorsement. I am excited to build on my kete of knowledge to help support my role as Principal. I leave Joanne Ryken as Acting Principal and welcome Dannielle Cook as our Acting Deputy Principal. We have a wonderful team of current staff and new staff too. Come in and meet our team. I look forward to supporting them all for the year in the background. We have such a capable team and I know that you too, will support them.
There is lots to look forward to as we continue with our RISE theme for 2020 - respect, inspire, service and excellence. Under the umbrella of Caring for God's Creation our students will be immersed in helping us to continue planning and implementing our local curriculum. We are in our 3rd year as a Manaiakalani school, and you will see digital learning throughout the school, keeping a balance with all curriculum areas.
Term 1 is a fabulous term of Religious Education as we celebrate St Joseph's Day, Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Lent, the Annunciation and of course Easter. I know you will join me in welcoming our new parish priest Father Larry Rustia. He has taught us so much already.
God bless
Kathryn
