From the Deputy Principal

Dealing with uncertainty

One thing is for sure, recent world events have created a time of uncertainty and perhaps, even confusion for us.  When events that feel far away to start with (maybe as far away as Iran, for example) start to feel very close (maybe the price of diesel, for example) we very quickly realise the interconnectedness of our world.  It is exactly at the time we realise the impact of these interconnections that it may also be helpful to realise the protections offered by our connections - that is, our relationships, our community, our faith and our trust in others.  When the world around us starts to feel a bit wobbly, these connections are what gives us firm ground to stand on.   Despite these protections, sometimes we shrink away from the world when things get hard when, in fact, the best thing to do might be to push a little bit outside our comfort zones and see what we are capable of.

This week at our Secondary School assembly, we heard from students about stepping outside our comfort zones and being brave - maybe the messages from this assembly are just what we need, right now.  As Mokare House Captain, Zeb Campbell, put it so eloquently: 

Going out of your comfort zone is like stepping into uncharted waters, everything about it is a new experience, whether its eating that one food you dislike or, talking to a new person or even public speaking, I know right now I’m going out of my comfort zone speaking in front of everyone, and I encourage everyone else to do the same, as you will never know if you don’t try.

There's a quote on the outside of one of the Maths rooms which reads: “The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.”   Be confident going out of your comfort zone, don’t be scared to make mistakes, and learn and grow into who you want to be.

We also heard from a number of students about their experiences on camps over the past few weeks, the challenges and, most importantly the growth and learning that occurred.  As we navigate the most recent challenges we face, together, let's remember the connections which help build us up and allow us to be brave and step outside our comfort zone.

Easter Service and Whole School Cross Country

Please join us for the last day of Term One at our Easter Service, commencing at 9.00am in the Multi-Pupose Sports Complex (Gym), followed by our Whole School Cross Country commencing at approximately 10.00am.  We are looking forward to a day of fun and excitement, coming together as a whole school.  

Mrs Emma Franklin | Deputy Principal - Head of Teaching and Learning