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Te wiki o te reo Māori
Kia ora te whanau o te kotuku, Nau mai Hare mai, Ko Gary Moore toku ingoa.
Kia kaha te reo Māori, let us make Māori language stronger.
One of my favourite Whakatauki is:
One of the things I admire about people with the most success is the harder they work and the greater the success the less they talk about themselves.
The following whakatauki has always resonated with me.
“Kāore te kumara e kōrero mō tōna ake reka” translation – The kumara (sweet potato) does not say how sweet he is.
Something to ponder.
The photo shows a fast race between dogs and a cheetah, the goal was to see who was the fastest. Everyone was surprised that the cheetah did not budge from its place. We asked the race coordinator what happened. After seeing this picture, he replied:
Sometimes trying to prove that you are the best is an insult. The cheetah uses its speed only to hunt, not to prove to the dogs that it is the fastest and strongest.” Don't waste your time proving your worth, your time, your self-worth is more important than the image of you they hold. People know that a kumara is sweet.
As always strive for personal excellence and spend your time working on what really matters, developing your human capital and being the best that you can be.
Results of the Student Representative on the Board Election
Voting has finished and the results are in.
| Student | Year | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Hinge, Om | 12 | 96 |
| Wilson, Finn | 11 | 95 |
| Curran, Nico | 10 | 102 |
| Bhonsle, Bindi | 11 | 121 |
Congratulations to Bindi Bhonsle our new student representative on the school board. Bindi takes up her role at the October board meeting.
Prefect Voting is underway
Year 12 students and staff are currently voting for the 2025 prefect group. This year the field is large with a total of 79 applicants vying for the roles. Out of the 79 applicants, the field will be narrowed down to just 24. Senior leaders and the Dean for Y13 will interview the top 12 for the role of Head and Deputy Head student in term 4. Voting is open until Sunday night. Voting can be completed via the School Portal (only year 12 students and staff).
Derived Grade Exams
Exams continue for students in Y11-13. They are on study leave unless required to be here for their exam. To make the most of the weekend before the final two days of exams, they can utilise the information available on the Rutherford College study site. The exam timetable is also available here. There is normal classes for junior students.
Kia kaha
Gary Moore
