The year that was 2021
Kuranui College
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
New Papawai classrooms opened at dawn.
Simon Fuller
We have a wonderful school filled with amazing people.
Tēnā koutou katoa I would like to thank all the staff, students and whānau who have contributed to an extremely successful year, despite the unpredictable challenges of a pandemic environment. Covid-19 has created a new normal, adding complexity, difficulty and pain to our lives. But like anything there are opportunities and good that have shone through in this unusual time.
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Throughout the year there have been many memorable moments, including opening six brand new classrooms, seeing the building get under way on our new gym, gaining our first-ever Showquest national title, watching our students embrace Inspire Time and seeing the increase in student participation across several of sports. I have also enjoyed seeing the way in which our students have ably adapted to a shifting environment; remaining focused and gaining huge personal achievements.
As the school year comes to a close, we can take stock and celebrate the good things that are taking place within our school community: •
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Celebrating the triumphs & experiences of education in Wairarapa
Our students’ academic achievement is tracking ahead of previous years and national averages despite this year’s lockdown Our winter sports teams have all achieved excellent results with many teams making finals Our arts and culture continue to flourish allowing students to express themselves in creative ways Our college continues to grow with a predicted school roll of 770 students in 2022, up from 670 this year We have excellent, passionate and dedicated staff Our Ignite curriculum is being replicated around the country as a model for best practice.
As a college, we are lucky to be so well resourced, we are grateful for having a supportive community and we are mindful that we must keep doing what is best for each and every student. Kuranui is a special place. Good luck to our ‘Class of 2021’, we wish you all the very best for the future. “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” Senior students party in pyjamas for Relay for Life.
Go well.
Kuranui win Wairarapa’s first ever E-sports.
Student aviators inspired by NZDF helicopter crew.
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