TAURANGA GIRLS’ COLLEGE
June 2016
Tauranga Girls’ College
Message from the Principal Dear Parents Our outgoing Board, the majority of The month of May has been a very whom have served two terms (six) busy one, for students and staff, with years, bring their term to a close on much achieved in the first four weeks several high notes, with the school of term, in and out of the classroom, in an extremely sound financial and with our first senior assessment position, some major projects week providing academic challenge completed, and work in progress on and feedback to Year 11 to 13. The an artificial playing surface for sport hard work, talent and teacher support that meets a long-term goal for the producing successful (and enjoyable) college. Major milestones include: outcomes for our girls is profiled on Conversion and upgrading of the Twitter,(@TGCPrincipal) and school library to a modern learning accessible through the school website environment at tgc.school.nz. Putting Tauranga Girls’ College into Facebook’s search Renovation of the Administration Building engine or going to SNUP (School Network Upgrade www.facebook.com/principal.tgc will project) completed, placing us also provide lots of evidence of those ready for further IT innovation outcomes. Renovation and upgrading of the B The month of May has also included Block English classrooms and the nomination period for prospective supporting structures Board of Trustee members for the Renovation of Te Whare Wananga next term of the Board which has o Mereaira provided us with six very strong Installation of fully equipped candidates to choose from. I urge all Dance Studio eligible voters to consider carefully Implementation of a COT who you would like to represent you (computers on trolleys) strategy and to have your say by voting before for classroom use 06 June. The new Board is announced Progressing student centred, and takes office on 10 June. collaborative, research-based
teaching and learning through efficient and effective use of digital based technology has also been a commitment of the outgoing Board and on behalf of the whole school community I convey our gratitude and thanks to this dedicated group of people. Finally, and on the same theme of service and change, our whole school Workday occurs on Tuesday 07 June, the day after Queens Birthday weekend. Funds from this go every year to enhance our learning environment with projects of the girls’ choice and thank you to all our community for supporting our girls in completing work and contributing.
Pauline Cowens Principal Head Girls Tate Fountain: Head Girl Georgia Coughlan: Sports Captain Molly Alton: Deputy Head Girl Sarah Coleman: Arts Director