This has been a busy year for me in my new role of Deputy Principal – Curriculum. I am overseeing the development of the new, New Zealand Curriculum at Royal Oak Intermediate and feel confident the school is making good progress toward its implementation. Our plans for the future look very exciting with the advent of an innovative overview for 2009. Topics include; Facing a Challenge, My Future, Creativity, and Enterprise. Teachers are already thinking about resources and creative ways to teach these topics.
I have worked with the school council and have been pleased with the range of ideas discussed at our weekly meetings. They have also kept me informed about what the pupils at Royal Oak Intermediate are thinking. Hot chocolate from the canteen started up again in term two. This was an idea from 2007, but it was this year’s student council who listened to what pupils were saying and organised it to begin again. The councillors have worked hard with school socials, World Vision, class meeting and orientation day visits, which included visits to other schools. They have been a very keen bunch of young people. Special thanks must go to Ryan Palmer (Chairperson) and Michael Lavakula (Secretary) who met with me every Friday to plan and report back on council business. Ryan and Michael have truly been the voice of the student body.
I would like to acknowledge the students of Room 16 in 2007. They will always hold a special place in my heart and it has been a pleasure watching them grow and learn this year. It was a pleasure to teach them.
I wish all the students and their families a safe and happy festive season.
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