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.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Retirement Home Choir Performance













Matua Glen took one of his choirs to perform at the retirement home next door to school. It was such a privilege to connect with our neighbours and to share a little Christmas cheer. Father Christmas happened to be there at the time and that meant the children got a little treat.
It reminded me of how important family connections are as many of those people were poorly or away from whanau. One lady told us that a s a young person she had been in kapa haka and how much she missed it.  Hug the ones you are with; you will never know how much your kindness will impact on another.

 

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