Week 6 - Term 4 - 2024

 Ka whāngaia, ka tupu, ka puāwai 

That which is nurtured, grow then blossom 

If we take the time to nurture and support then growth will occur.

Week 6 18 Noema - 22 Noema NZQA Exams cont. Spirit of Adventure - All Week Year 10 Camps Begin Rugby 7's NZR Crusaders - Mon 18 Volleyball - Sth Is Tournament - Tues 19 - Fri 22 Tennis - Cant Champs - Tues 19 LEF Grades Due - Juniors - Wed 20 Cricket - Smash 5's - Thurs 21 - Fri 22 Kai for the community bake - Thurs 21	Week 7 25 Noema - 29 Noema NZQA Exams cont. Year 10 Camps continue Sevens - Condors Wed 27 - Sun 1 Kiorahi junior tournament - Thurs 28 Junior Ako Conferences - Fri 29 Cricket - Willows match - Sun 1 Concert for Michael Langdon - Sun 1
Assembly -  Mon - Nil Wed - Nil	Assembly -  Mon - Year 9 (PAC) Wed - Nil
Meeting  Mon: TWH Tues: Learning Area	Meeting  Mon: L&T Tues: Learning Area

Information for Staff

1. Thank you to Alice-Louise for the organisation behind the clothes swap this afternoon. What a great way to wind down and end the week before the long weekend.

The clothing that has not yet been claimed will be in the staffroom for the first few days of next week, so feel free to have a browse and take home something for yourself or your family at home.

2. Google Gemini has just announced that it has lowered its age limit from 18 to 13 years old for use. This matches Microsoft co-pilot. Google have added in the extra data protection.

The why? "Google is committed to making AI helpful for everyone, in the classroom and beyondOpens in a new window. We want to both prepare teenagers with the skills and tools that they need to thrive in a future where GenAI exists and help them learn how this technology can be used to unlock creativity and facilitate learning. Gemini can provide guided support to help students learn more confidently with in-the-moment assistance, practice materials and real-time feedback and ideas."

You may be interested to know that Auckland University have taken a new stance on the use of AI - and that is to use it to it's maximum potential. They believe it will create efficiencies.

Something to consider from a schools perspective and how we make sure we are proactive and teach our students how to use it as long as we emphasise  to use it as a tool 'critically', yet 'effectively' to enhance learning, but also 'sparingly'.