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.

Monday, November 5, 2018

Kahukura Speech Competition

Thank you Jude for organising this event again this year.
It was a clean sweep by Somerfield Te Kura Wairepo and Sacred Heart Addington. The topics were very varied and quite challenging. Congratulations everyone on the thought and work that you gave to this event.



















Flutterpillar Te Pihinga Celebration

Aww. there is nothing like the junior school cuteness factor when the children get a chance to perform. Congratulations to all of the teachers, trainee teachers, teacher assistance and whanau who made this possible.
I saw two performances and each had variations on a theme. the children did an amazing job of remembering the lines and songs. The little glitches and "forgettals" are the things that make the production memorable.










Athletics Day 2018














 Competition is an important part of play and being the best that we can be. Every year we have the privilege of watching amazing talent emerge as the children compete against each other and strive to improve on their PB.
Congratulations to all of the winners.
Thank you to the teachers who coach and encourage the children.
Special thanks to Rochelle and her team who spend many hours getting these events organised.

If you ever wonder if it matters whether you win or not, look at the faces of the parents and staff as they compete against each other.