Marriene Langton Principal/Tumuaki

Marriene Langton Principal/Tumuaki
Tēnā koutou e te whanau. This is my 16th year as tumuaki of our lovely kura. I am one-eyed when it comes to providing the very best education for all of our tamariki, strong connections to whanau and applying attachment theory so every child has a champion adult at our school who believes in them unconditionally. I just can’t see past it. Our kaiako and kaiawhina go the extra 50 miles to give our children the best chances to succeed. My family is number one. After 20 years of camping holidays in Kaiteriteri, Graham and I are recidivist “glampers “ and ready for new adventures in our latest caravan. It’s brilliant when our family joins us too.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Checking in

i know that whanau Maata is doing a wonderful job in my absence and that our lovely staff and children are just trucking on beautifully. So far I have travelled from one side of Canada to the other and places I between. I love Canada and I am very grateful for the opportunity. I just need to be that paper written at the end of it.
I have met so many wonderful, friendly, generous people and had many laughs along the way. These are some of the sights I've seen.
I did go to the musical of Anne of Green Gables on Prince Edward Island and it was brilliant. I knew the story from childhood so I also knew the sad bits.
Stay safe and healthy. I think of you all often as I compare stories with teachers and principals I am meeting along the way. We are the best and we need to make sure we keep it that way by working together for the sake of our children. Bless.