A message of thanks to the teachers of Mairehau High School

The following is a message of appreciation to my senior teachers in appreciation of their efforts to get our school operational during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mairehau High School Term 2:  

“E ki ana koe, ki ahau, he aha te mea nui? Maku e ki atu kia koe. He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.”  

( Should you ask me, what is our greatest treasure, then I will reply: it is people, it is people, it is people.)

People matter so focus on connections and relationships.  Your hauora (wellbeing) and whānau always come first

Kia ora, 

RE: To my incredible staff

I trust, after being in lockdown for a few weeks, you are still being kind and using nice words to each other. I hope that you and whānau are safe and well. It is important, for all,  to continue to do the right thing during the  COVID-19 pandemic. The health, wellbeing, and safety of students and staff is always our main priority.

I have attached a special message for you.

I am reminded by the whakatauki how incredibly professional you are. I wish to personally thank you and your team for the incredible work you have done to get our school operational today. I also want to acknowledge the work you about to undertake, with your team, until we have certainty about reopening for instruction.

Last week, I asked you to develop a curriculum Google site for our Mairehau High School website.

 I am appreciative that, you and your team heeded my call to ensure that our students, teachers, and community have one place to access all of their learning.

We are underway, albeit we will still be in home-isolation. We are entering a time of uncertainty and a time when you are expected to deliver teaching schoolwide and ONLINE.  I can only ask you to do your very best.

I have confidence and faith in the commitment, dedication, and passion of the Mairehau High School staff to rise to the challenges of the day. “If we should stumble, then let it be to a lofty mountain.”

Thank you.

I wish you and the staff of Mairehau High School all the very best during the most challenging of times.

Ngā mihi nui kia koutou,

Harry Romana

Principal