Week 2 - Term 3 - 2026

He iti kai mā te kotahi e kai, kia rangona ai te reka

If something is too small for division, do not try to divide it

Week 2 27 Hōngongoi -  31 Hōngongoi Mon - BOT Meeting  Mon - Quad Tournament  Tues - Numeracy 'bite-size' Wed - LEFs due  Wed - Manukura Rugby Game  Wed - Orchestra Day  Thurs - Discovery Coaching  Thurs - Otago Uni Course Planning  Thurs - Year 13 Classical Studies Trip  Thurs - International students marae                   visit  Sat - Year 11 Semi-Formal	Week 3 3 Here-turi-kōkā - 7 Here-turi-kōkā Mon - Dance NZ Made  Tues - Literacy 'bite-size' Wed - Australian Maths Compt.  Wed - Massey Uni Open Day  Thurs - Senior Chirnside Compt.  Fri - NZ Squash Champs  Fri - International Ski Day  Fri - Yr11-13 Pūhoro Wānanga
Assembly Mon - Year 9 (GYM) and Year 13 (PAC) Wed - International Assembly             Year 12 in PAC	Assembly Mon - Ako time (subject selection) Wed - House Assemblies Connon - Library Deans - Atrium or L2 common if wet Harper - Math Quad or Gym if wet Rolleston - Staffroom Selwyn - PAC Sheppard - Gym
Meeting  Mon: TWH Meeting  Tues: PL (TOD preparation)  Thurs: PCT (126)	Meeting  Mon: PL - Embed  Tues: Staff Meeting  Thurs: Nil

Information for Staff

Numeracy CAA Summary Report for July 2026

In May 2026, 49 senior students participated in the Numeracy Co-requisite Assessment. To support preparation, students were provided with a Google Classroom containing practice materials, and offered tutorial support during Wednesday period 1. The assessment resulted in a 55% pass rate. This group of students primarily consisted of students who had previously attempted the assessment without achieving a successful outcome, or students new to the school. Overall, this pass rate is an improvement from previous year’s senior student pass rate

May 2026 Numeracy Results

Outcome	Number of students
Achieved	27
Not achieved	22
Absent	3
Total entered	52

Student Feedback Reports

The student feedback report shows the amount of evidence by outcome (there are 3 for numeracy).

Outcome 1 – Form the maths Students recognise what the question is asking, pick out key information, and choose appropriate mathematical or statistical methods to use in the situation
1  no evidence	12 Minimal evidence	10 Weak evidence

Outcome 2 – Do the maths Students carry out the calculations and procedures accurately, including multi‑step problems, using the methods they have chosen.
3  minimal evidence	19 weak evidence	1 Sufficient evidence

 

Outcome 3 – Explain the maths Students explain and justify their answers, showing why their method makes sense and why the result is reasonable in the real‑life context.
6  Minimal evidence	10 weak evidence	7 Sufficient evidence

From the above feedback, Outcomes 1 and 2 appear to be priorities for these learners as this was the school’s weakest areas in the assessment.  This translates to targeted work on reading questions, unpacking contexts, and selecting operations for outcome 1 (forming maths). For outcome 2 targeted teaching on core procedures, and multi‑step problem solving.

Convert Google Slides into Google Vids

You can use a presentation in Google Slides to create scenes for a new or existing video in Google Vids. Each slide becomes a new scene. You can review, edit, or delete scenes. You can also use Gemini in Vids to generate scripts, AI voiceovers, apply background music, and add animations for your imported slides. Before the video is fully generated, you can edit it to match what you want.

Click here to find out more and read instructions on how this works!

Question 2: Literacy

Which of the following best describes inferencing when reading?

1. Finding the meaning of unfamiliar words using a dictionary.

2. Identifying the main idea in the first paragraph only

3. Using clues from the text and prior knowledge to work out meaning that is not directly stated.

4. Reading the text aloud with correct pronunciation.

Question 2: Numeracy

Walking shoes can last about 480 km. A person walks 12 km three times a week. How many weeks should their shoes last?

Week 1 - Term 3 - 2026

Tē tōia, tē haumatia

Nothing can be achieved without a plan, workforce and way of doing things

Week 1 20 Hōngongoi -  24 Hōngongoi Mon - BOT Meeting (Finance) Mon - Year 13 Culinary Skills Trip Wed - Hockey 1st XI vs. St Cuthbert's Thurs - Inter-School Senior Debating Thurs - UC Information Evening Fri - Lincoln University Open Day Fri - Hockey 2nd XI vs. St Cuthbert's	Week 2 27 Hōngongoi -  31 Hōngongoi Mon - BOT Meeting  Mon - Quad Tournament  Wed - LEFs due  Wed - Manukura Rugby Game  Wed - Orchestra Day  Thurs - Discovery Coaching  Thurs - Otago Uni Course Planning  Thurs - Year 13 Classical Studies Trip  Sat - Year 11 Semi-Formal
Assembly Mon - None (extended ako at 8:30am) Wed - Welcome Back Assembly	Assembly Mon - Year 9 (GYM) and Year 13 (PAC) Wed - International Assembly
Meeting  Mon: HoLA Meeting Tues: Learning Area Meeting  Thurs: Nil	Meeting  Mon: TWH Meeting  Tues: PL (CoL)  Thurs: PCT (126)

Information for Staff

Documentary Recommendation: 

I came across this 40-minute documentary, NZ Wars: Waerenga-a-Hika.
It is available to stream now on RNZ and you can find a review in The Spinoff. 

Vicki's Coaching and Mentoring presentation: 

1. Literacy: Apostrophe Challenge

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
A. The students' books were stacked neatly on the desks.
B. The student's books were stacked neatly on the desks. (referring to many students)
C. The students books were stacked neatly on the desks.
D. The students's books were stacked neatly on the desks.

1. Numeracy: Estimation Challenge

Approximately how many people live in New Zealand (2026)?
A. 3.9 million
B. 4.6 million
C. 5.4 million
D. 6.8 million

Week 10 & 11- Term 2 - 2026

 

E rua tau ruru, e rua tau wehe, e rua tau mutu, e rua tau kai

Two years of wind and storm, Two years when food is scarce, Two years when crops fail, Two years of abundant food

After long waiting, prosperity comes at last

Week 10 22 Pipiri -  26 Pipiri Year 11 Casio Calculator Competition - Mon 22 Year 12 Music Concert - Mon 22 CST301 Trip - Mon 22 DRA210 Assessments - Tues 23 - Fri 26 SLANZA Readers Cup - Tues 23 LEF's Due - Wed 24 Year 11 - 13 French Film - Wed 24 PHY201 Assessment Trip to UC - Thurs 25 and Fri 26 Junior Speech Competition - Thurs 25 Year 12 - 13 Antarctic Heritage Trust Conference - Thurs 25 Phrase of the week: Turituri	Week 11 29 Pipiri -  3 Hōngongoi Alison Harper Drama Competition - Mon 29 - Tues 30 Junior Art Exhibition - All Week Year 11 Music Concert - Mon 29 @ 7pm CST301 Skills Trip - Mon 29 PED301 Les Mills - Tues 30 (am) Year 13 Music Concert - Tues 30 @ 7pm Building Evacuation p1 Wed 1 Junior Dance Showcase - Wed 1 @ 6pm Jane Austen Essay Competition - Thurs 2 STA201 Assessments - p2, 3 & 4 - Thurs 2 Senior Writing Competition - Fri 3 Last Day Term 2
Assembly -  Mon - Year 10 Wed - Sports Awards Year 9 - PAC	Assembly -  Mon - Year 9 - Gym Year 12 - PAC Wed - Matariki Year 13 PAC
Meeting  Mon: TWH Tues: Staff Meeting Thurs: Nil	Meeting  Mon: Junior HoD  Tues: Learning Area Thurs: Nil

Information for Staff

1. The AI Literacy Gap in Schools: A new report on students aged 9–17 reveals a growing disconnect between AI use and AI understanding. While most students are using AI tools to support their schoolwork, many lack a basic understanding of how these technologies work. The findings also show that students who struggle academically are the most likely to rely on AI. What does the data tell us, and how can schools help students become informed, responsible users of AI? Further information and reading can be found HERE.

2. Nano Banana in Gemini: If you are wanting to create new images around key concepts for your subject area, you may want to explore Nano Banana. Instructions and ideas around how it can be used in secondary schools can be found at An introduction to Nano Banana for secondary school.s

An example prompt that I used for senior Biology was: "create a visual of negative feedback model in humans for homeostasis"

You need to describe what you want your image of. This is what it produced.....

Week 9 - Term 2 - 2026

 Ruia te taitea, kohia te kai rangatira

Scatter the sapwood, gather up the chiefly food

Gather the best, reject the bad

Week 9 15 Pipiri -  19 Pipiri Year 11 Major Production - Tues 16 - Fri 19 Non Uniform Day - Tues 16 PED301 - Les Mills (am) Manu Kōrero - Thurs 18 - Fri 19 New Zealand Cross Country Champs - Sat 20 & Sun 21 Year 12 Formal - Sat 20 Phrase of the week: Kia tere	Week 10 22 Pipiri -  26 Pipiri Year 11 Casio Calculator Competition - Mon 22 Year 12 Music Concert - Mon 22 CST301 Trip - Mon 22 DRA210 Assessments - Various students out during the week Tues 23 - Fri 26 SLANZA Readers Cup - Tues 23 LEF's Due - Wed 24 Year 11 - 13 French Film - Wed 24 PHY201 Assessment Trip to UC - Thurs 25 and Fri 26 Junior Speech Competition - Thurs 25 Year 12 - 13 Antarctic Heritage Trust Conference - Thurs 25 Phrase of the week: Turituri
Assembly -  Mon - Year 13  (PAC) and Year 11 (Gym) Wed - Manaakitanga	Assembly -  Mon - Year 10 Wed - Sports Awards Year 9 - Gym
Meeting  Mon: Nil Tues: Learning Area Thurs: PCT	Meeting  Mon: TWH Tues: Staff Meeting Thurs: Nil

Information for Staff

1. 2027 sabbaticals

Applications for the 2027 round of sabbaticals for teachers and principals are open and will close on 30 June. For more information, your eligibility and to apply, visit:
 
Sabbaticals, study awards and study grants – Education Workforce
 
Any pātai, email teacher.studyawards@education.govt.nz.

2. Just a reminder about the Gemini integration into Google classroom and how you can use this with your lesson planning.