The end of the year and on to new beginnings!

So, it's not only our Year 6 Graduates off to new and exciting adventures - I am also leaving Hay Park School.

I have had the privilege of being a part of this community for many years. Hunter spoke about the importance of Hay Park's community in her graduation speech and I have to agree - he tangata, he tangata, he tangata. It is the people.

To the Hay Park Community, I'd like to say thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives and to learn along side you all.

To our Hay Park students and especially McCahon Class I would like to encourage you with this whakatauki -

Ko te pae tawhiti whaaia kia tata, ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina
Seek out distant horizons, and cherish those you attain.

Look for new challenges and be proud of what you achieve - you all have such exciting futures ahead of you!

Hei konā mai,
Kama

Year 6 Graduation - 2015!

Where has Term 4 gone?!
Yesterday we had our Year 6 Graduation celebration - thank you to everyone who helped us have a successful afternoon!

2014 Year 6 Graduation Celebration

Yesterday we celebrated our Year 6s graduating from primary school. 

They had a graduation afternoon tea with whanau and other people who have helped them achieve all that they have during their time at Hay Park School, and they also shared some of their favourite memories and how HPS is special to them.

Here is a link to the collaborative film we worked on together. 

Tino pai rawa Year 6!

On a personal note, many of our Year 6s I have taught since they were Year 3...and some from Year 2! It has been a privilege to learn alongside such an amazing group of young people! I hope their intermediate schools realise just how lucky they are to have them next year.

To the HPS graduating class of 2014, you will be missed!
I wish you every luck next year and please take the time to pop in and say hi - I'd love you to stay in touch!