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| Totara House Thanksgiving Assembly 2023 (Term 4) |
Term 4 is the final term of the year. This term both teachers and students are trying to finish their learning programs, get through the last lot of credits and prepare for the end of year exams. It is a crazy and challenging time for everyone. It is time where we are all trying to close the loop and make sure that our loose ends with our work are all completed before the school holidays. It is important that in the craziness and chaos, that we find the time to stop and reflect.
In this reflection, I am going to share how I spent the last full house assembly with Totara House for 2023. In our last assembly (held in Week 5) we reflected on 2023. We acknowledged those who have contributed, served and led our house through the year. We celebrated what we have done together as a House and we honored our students who have come to the end of their College journey. We acknowledged those who are going to carry us into 2024. Today is all about THANKSGIVING. A traditional holiday celebration in the United States of America where they celebrate the harvest and the blessings of the past year.
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| Totara House Leaders @ Thanksgiving Assembly |
Our annual 'Thanksgiving' assembly is held in November every year. It is a time for us to celebrate the year that was, reflect on what we have learnt and remember those who have gone. I wrote a reflection on the Totara House thanksgiving assembly that was held in 2022. Please see:
‘Integrity’, ‘Leadership’ and ‘Gratitude’ are the Totara House values for 2023. As a whanau, Totara House has used the House Assemblies and events to unpack and explore our House values. It has been a learning journey for the House leaders, to step outside of their comfort zone and connect with the young people. They have done an exceptional job and I am very proud of them.
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| Some of the Totara House Mentorship Team 2023 |
I am honored to work alongside the Totara House Mentorship team (
Ms Kolo, Mrs Rani, Mr Niko, Mrs Ahokovi, Ms Paketama, Mr Koch, Ms Tuitupou, Ms Ferguson and
Mr Singh). I thank you all for your commitment to the house, their mentor classes and our values. I am forever grateful to work alongside a great team of mentor teachers.
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| Totara House Leadership Team 2023 |
I am grateful to have worked and journeyed with the Totara House Student Leadership team for 2023. Kosini Mapapalangi, Danny Sefilino, Anika Crichton Ward, Alo Ki Hingano, Christian Kava, Saimone Misinale and Mario Vakauta - thank you for your love, commitment and service. You have all done an incredible job in leading our house. You have all worked together to make sure that our students feel safe, that they feel a sense of belonging and that they matter. You have been called to serve outside of your comfort zone. I am so proud and grateful for your leadership and service to Totara House. I am going to miss you all.
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| Totara Leadership team '23 @ Y13 Graduation |
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| 13TFn @ Year 13 Graduation Term 4 2023 with their mentor Ms Ferguson |
As 2023 comes to a close, I want to wish all of the Year 13 students in 13TFn in Totara House the very best for the next step in your journey. Thank you for your contribution, your heart and your commitment to our school over the last 5 years. 1 Corinthians 16:14 says “
Let everything you do be done in love ” and I encourage you to do exactly that. Whatever you choose to do after school - whether you are working, supporting your family, travel or study - do it with love.
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