Principal's Weekly Update - Term 3, Week 7
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Principal's Weekly Update - Term 3, Week 7
Another busy and purposeful week at Wesley College! This week’s update includes important reminders about the Strategic Plan 2027-2029, Parent Workshop Evening and Dinner. Grooming, haircuts and uniform. Expectations for School Ball and upcoming opportunities for our students and whaanau. Please take a moment to read through this week’s update and keep up to date with the latest news, reminders, and upcoming events at our kura. Have a wonderful and safe weekend, whaanau.

An invitation to contribute to the Strategic Plan 2027-2029, Parent Workshop Evening and Dinner – Thursday September 17th, 5.45 pm

Evening Format:
Strategic Planning Session (5:45pm - 6:30pm) Chapel: Community input into the 2027-2029 Strategic Plan.

Parent Workshops :
6.30pm - 7.00pm Workshop Session 1
7.00pm - 7.30pm Workshop Session 2

Dinner: (7:30pm - 8:00pm)
An opportunity for fellowship and further discussion with staff and families.

To book your attendance and workshops please complete this form: https://forms.gle/3t2sjUrh4pvsfLzDA

Workshops:

1. Study Skills:
Learn practical ways to help students: · How to Study effectively at home · Stay organised · Prepare for assessments and exams

2. Career Pathways:
Trades & University Information about: · University, Apprenticeships and trades options · How Gateway works at school · Pathways beyond school

3. Cybersafety & Online Wellbeing:
Guidance for parents on: · Social media use · Online safety risks · Supporting healthy digital habits

4. Mental Wellbeing & Anxiety:
Practical advice on: · Understanding teenage wellbeing · Recognising anxiety · Supporting young people effectively

5. Encouraging Regular Attendance:
Tips and strategies to: · Understand what regular attendance looks like and why it matters · Explore how whaanau can support good attendance · Learn more our STAR attendance approach · Share your feedback and ideas

RSVP: by Monday 14 September 2026

Look forward to seeing you there!

This article was originally posted on: September, 5th 2026