2025 proved to be a great, busy, challenging, and exciting year for the English Department. We are particularly grateful that our team grew with the welcome addition of new members, Ms Viv Hall and Mr Jeiel Sevilla. We extend our sincere gratitude for the collective work, dedication, and passion that every member poured into our students, resulting in notable learning and achievement in English throughout the year. The curriculum we have collaboratively built, the outstanding achievement in our NCEA Level 1, 2, and 3 English internal assessments, and the nurturing space we have cultivated for our young readers and writers are all sources of deep gratitude, humility, and pride. This collective journey, characterized by new opportunities, significant growth, renewed connections, and professional affirmation, has truly been a blessing, and I sincerely hope we can continue to move forward together.
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English Department Term 4 2025
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In Term 3 the English Department hosted a Staff PLD that focused on Teacher Connections and the importance of collegiality among educators. The core message is that collegiality and connection among teaching staff are just as important as the relationships with students and can have a powerful impact on student achievement. The session aimed to provide an opportunity for staff to pause during the busy "business end of the year," prioritize each other, and reflect on their professional relationships, emphasizing that while "students are at the heart of the matter," so are the teachers. Collegiality as a Team Theme for 2025 and Dynamic for 2026. Collaboration, staying connected and togetherness is such an important and needed element amongst teachers, it helps to build morale and strengthen relationships. By prioritizing one another, the team fosters an environment of belonging and reduces stress, which is vital for staff well-being, especially after the high-pressure "business end of the year." This makes the department a more sustainable and positive place to work. My hope is that going into 2026 that as a Department, we can continue to keep this at the forefront of our working relationship. This will only strengthen our relationships with our akonga and the learning journey that we help navigate them through.
I want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate Mr. Jeremy Spruyt as he embarks on a new journey at Glendowie College. Thank you, Jeremy, for your wonderful five years of friendship, service, and commitment to our department. You delivered and created an exciting and challenging learning environment for our students. We are particularly grateful for your innovation in helping us create better working spaces and for your creativity in bringing our ideas to life, especially with the Department publication of Our Voices. We wish you all the very best in your future endeavors.
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I would like to take a moment to honor, acknowledge, and celebrate the incredible individuals who are the heart of the English Department. To our staff—our English family—thank you for the love, commitment, and excellence you bring every day. My sincere gratitude goes to Ms Anahina Latu, Mrs Pravina Harde, Ms Francis Kolo, Mr Faiyaz Hoosein, Mr Jeremy Spruyt, and Mr Jeiel Sevilla. Your dedication, unwavering support, service, and friendship to our department and students are a true honor and privilege to witness. I am profoundly thankful for everything you poured into 2025. Similarly, I must acknowledge Mrs Viv Hall and Mr Patrick Spillane, whose dedication and support were invaluable in helping our department and students thrive last year. We are successful because of you, and I look forward with excitement to what 2026 has in store for our collective journey.
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