Kia ora e te whānau. Last night we held our annual Technology Showcase, and once again I was blown away by the creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship on display. In a world where so much is mass-produced, I think there's something really special about being able to design and make something yourself, and to take pride in the quality of what you've created. Congratulations to all the students whose work was on display. Thanks also to our wonderful Technology team. The skill, patience and encouragement you bring to your teaching are reflected in the work we saw last night.

You may have seen media reports of the technical problems that our Level 2 English students faced with the NZQA assessment platform during their examination yesterday. Exams are stressful enough without having to deal with unexpected disruptions, and I know this was a frustrating and unsettling experience for students. What impressed me was the way they responded. Our students stayed calm, remained focused and did their absolute best in difficult circumstances. I'm really proud of them, and grateful to all the staff who supported them through the disruption.

As our senior students continue with their examinations, I wish them all the very best. I also want to acknowledge the teachers and whānau who have supported them in getting to this point. There is a lot of hard work behind the scenes, and it makes a real difference.

To our junior students, there's lots happening at school over the next few weeks, so make the most of the opportunities on offer and get involved!

Ngā mihi nui,
Fiona Barker
PRINCIPAL