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This Term at Carey College
Posted on 10-17-2008 at 06:23:35
Highlights this term include school photos, Cambridge exams, participation in the regional Science Fair, a term-long review of parental aims for schooling, and our 21st Final Assembly.
 
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Staff Inservice January 2009
Posted on 12-31-2008 at 07:44:19
 January's annual Staff Inservice, scheduled for the week before the new school year begins, will focus on Teaching in a Christian Way. (The photo is from an earlier year.)
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Recent Art Work to View
Posted on 12-23-2008 at 13:26:56
 We've had some wonderful art work completed this year. It's been on display in the school but now we have posted selections on our flickr site.
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Term 4 Flight Module Completed by Years 7-10
Posted on 12-22-2008 at 16:32:14
A hot-air balloon competition completed our Year 7-10 technology module on flight in term 4 2008.
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| School Main Page | Staff Inservice January 2009
Posted on 12-31-2008 at 07:44:19
January's annual Staff Inservice, scheduled for the week before the new school year begins, will focus on Teaching in a Christian Way. (The photo is from an earlier year.)
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Recent Art Work to View
Posted on 12-23-2008 at 13:26:56
We've had some wonderful art work completed this year. It's been on display in the school but now we have posted selections on our flickr site.
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Term 4 Flight Module Completed by Years 7-10
Posted on 12-22-2008 at 16:32:14
A hot-air balloon competition completed our Year 7-10 technology module on flight in term 4 2008.
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Diary for This Term (10-17-2008)
Posted on 10-17-2008 at 06:23:35
Highlights this term include school photos, Cambridge exams, participation in the regional Science Fair, a term-long review of parental aims for schooling, and our 21st Final Assembly.
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Diary for This Term (07-19-2008)
Posted on 07-19-2008 at 03:20:43
Updated Term News 4 September 2008. Student top of the world for second time in six months. Carey College awarded Membership in the Cambridge Primary Programme. Science Fair this week! Parent interviews coming. How to tell us about absences. Invitation to take part in a Health survey. The term ends 26 September. UK school testing in chaos. Principal met with Law Commission in June. Mr Brown appointed School Manager. Primary Pupils to Count their Steps in My Greatest Feat. Two school Assemblies this term. Home Economics for Years 7 – 10. Mid-year CIE results due 11 August.
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Diary for This Term (06-09-2008)
Posted on 06-09-2008 at 12:01:46
Updated Term News 11 June 2008.
Thanks for Mr de Graaf. Congratulations for outstanding achievements. Parents' "How To?" Meeting 19 June. Staff on leave in July. Concert opportunity for families. Year 11 Science students invited to Universities. Careers Information Day coming to University of Auckland. Law Commission to meet Principal. Secondary Exams start 30 June. Primary Reports due 4 July. School closes early 4 July.
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Diary for This Term (06-02-2008)
Posted on 06-02-2008 at 14:02:39
Special Bulletin: Mr de Graaf dies. Early Sunday 1 June, our friend and Carey College Office Manger Tony de Graaf died suddenly at his home. There will be a Special Assembly 3 June, and school will be closed on the afternoon of 5 June for his service of remembrance.
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Diary for This Term (04-30-2008)
Posted on 04-30-2008 at 18:10:43
The term began Monday 28 April. Christian School Principals to meet 6 May. This term's Assemblies continue two key themes. Science projects started. Law Commission investigates Private Schools. CIE Exams begin 19 May. University presentation to Senior College Students and Parents' Meeting both 19 June. Secondary Exams begin 30 June. Primary Reports issued on last day of this term: 4 July.
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Diary for This Term (02-04-2008)
Posted on 02-04-2008 at 12:32:13
Updated 26 March: Parent Interviews Term 1 2008 begins 4 February with a great ERO Report, and features our 20th Birthday Picnic, meetings for parents and pupils, an upgraded and safer computer system, a growing roll, and improved ways of keeping in contact with parents.
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Outstanding ERO Report for Carey College
Posted on 01-15-2008 at 17:46:41
Based on a review of the school at the end of 2007, the report highlights the school’s ability to meet diverse student needs, and enrich individual strengths and interests. It is public recognition that children at Carey College are blessed with a high quality education in a small, friendly environment, meeting our goal of providing a family based school in which individual children are nurtured in excellence and truth for Christ.
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Diary for This Term (10-29-2007)
Posted on 10-29-2007 at 17:45:41
Term 4 began 8 October. Inservice Training completed over the holidays. Christian School Principals visit Carey College. Cambridge Exams begin. School photos in October. Labour Day holiday 22 October. Ministry of Education to launch new national syllabus. Education Review Office to visit in November. School Exams in week 8. Secondary school closes 7 December. Final Assembly 13 December. Reports issued in last week. Primary School closes 14 December.
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Past Pupils Value Carey College
Posted on 06-26-2007 at 18:07:26
Looking back on the value of their Carey College education past-pupil Robyn Drake and her sister Hannah listed preparation for university study and vocational study, and biblical studies giving them a perspective on life. Here is Robyn's Guest Past-Pupil's Speech at last year's Final Assembly.
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Diary for This Term (06-26-2007)
Posted on 06-26-2007 at 17:43:41
Term dates: 23 April – 29 June, includes two public holidays. New Text Messaging for Parents. Mr Drake on study leave in May. PAT Information Skills tests for years 5 to10. CIE Examinations run this term. Rare SunSmart award made to Carey College. Arbor Day tree planting involves pupils in care of the school. Parents' Meeting looked at Computer and Communications Safety for children. New ICT Safety policy released. Junior and Senior College exams in the final week. Primary reports issued at end of term. Classroom upgraded for specialist science lessons.
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Diary for This Term (12-21-2006)
Posted on 12-21-2006 at 06:50:31
Summer school holidays started 15 December. Excellence recognised with awards of Gold Science Fair Prize and Auckland University Writing Competition Prize. International student tops school for second year running. Cambridge exam cycle successfully completed. School asked to become a Centre for Teacher Training. Cambridge Primary Programme now fully integrated into our courses. Expansion opens opportunity for new ESOL and Primary teachers. Staff inservice training scheduled for January. Room 4 upgrade undertaken. New school year begins 30 January.
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Diary for This Term (09-04-2006)
Posted on 09-04-2006 at 07:58:14
Term began 17 July and ends 22 September. Language Teachers' Inservice held. Congratulations for an A Pass in IGCSE. Senior Students learn about Study Link and University Scholarships. Secondary Reports issued. Principal interviewed on Radio Rhema and Shine TV. Christian School Principals meet in West Auckland. Secondary Art field trip held. CIE Entries close 9 August. Principal meets with Auckland University Vive-Chancellor. Independent Schools liaison meeting. School Science Fair in September. Second round of Parent Interviews scheduled. Staff Inservice in the holidays. Cambridge Conference in October. Use the Google Calendar button to check dates.
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Diary for This Term (06-17-2006)
Posted on 06-17-2006 at 16:46:04
This is a term of innovation and new beginnings. Senior College students gain recognition in music and politics. New Physical Care fitness programmes begin. Japanese Language Course begins. Science Projects begin. Cambridge Exams held. Christian School Principals meet. Principal takes greetings to Christian School anniversaries. School licensed to deliver innovative ICT qualification. Maori Language tutors begin. Select committee submission made. Parents' meeting looks at nurturing children. Secondary School exams to end term. Primary reports issued and school closes 30 June.
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Diary for This Term (03-20-2006)
Posted on 03-20-2006 at 11:04:11
Term 1 began 7 February and ends 13 April. Our annual school picnic and Senior College Course Evening were held that week. Very pleasing Cambridge International Examination results were announced then too. We are keeping in touch with other Christian Schools. PAT Reading tests were administered in March. We launch a Careers Profiling Service. The Director for International Education from Cambridge International Examinations visits us. Senior students have a session with Auckland University student services. We make a submission to Parliament on the anti-smacking bill. We welcome two partner schools this year. We introduce a new Teacher Aid. We are looking for a Japanese language tutor. Parent Interviews to be held 6 April.
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Diary for This Term (03-20-2006)
Posted on 03-20-2006 at 11:01:22
Term 4 Began 10 October and ends 16 December. Cambridge International Examinations run through much of this term. Carey College students again excel at the Auckland Science Fair. School photos were taken this term. Christian Principals met at Carey College. Two school assemblies take place before our special Final Assembly. The AGM of the Association of Cambridge Schools in New Zealand will be held. School exams begin 28 November.
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Diary for This Term (11-08-2005)
Posted on 11-08-2005 at 14:43:27
Term 4 Began 10 October and ends 16 December. Cambridge International Examinations run through much of this term. Carey College students again excel at the Auckland Science Fair. School photos were taken this term. Christian Principals met at Carey College. Two school assemblies take place before our special Final Assembly. The AGM of the Association of Cambridge Schools in New Zealand will be held. School exams begin 28 November.
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Technology Winner
Posted on 11-08-2005 at 14:35:40
Year 10 student Stewart Hall took the top technology award in this year's NIWA Auckland City Science & Technology Fair in October. He was one of three students who this year continued the schools tradition of recognition for excellence in science and technology.
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Diary for This Term (06-16-2005)
Posted on 06-16-2005 at 10:19:39
Term 2 began 26 April and ends 1 July. CIE again awards Carey a Top Centre Certificate. School trials Cambridge Primary Exams. Inservice training for teachers in holidays. Junior College Enrichment Programme Launched . Year 10 students run assemblies. School exams in June for secondary students. Young New Zealand Challenge begins at Carey. Mr Drake speaks at Manukau Christian School. PA Test round completed. CIE year exams in June. Term dates for 2006 finalised. Parents Meeting to close the term.
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Diary for This Term (02-16-2005)
Posted on 02-16-2005 at 13:48:45
School Starts 1 February with new organisation of classes. School picnic and Senior Course Evening 3 February. Cambridge International Examinations Visit & Meeting 24 February. Independent Christian Schools meet 1 March. University Meeting with Principals 15 March. Easter Holidays 25 & 28 March. Parent Interviews 31 March. Term ends 8 April.
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The Carey College Experience
Posted on 12-15-2004 at 16:32:12
Guest Speaker at our 2004 Final Assembly, past pupil Andrew Killick, remembers his Carey College experience fondly. He listed a strong work ethic, well developed social skills and strengthened Christian faith as gifts he received from Carey College. Here is the text of his speech:
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Diary for This Term (10-04-2004)
Posted on 10-04-2004 at 08:05:49
Term 4 begins 4 October. Elections come to school 4-8 October. ERO review 6 & 7 October. Year 9 & 10 History Field Trip. Cambridge International Examinations run from 12 October till 23 November. The NIWA Auckland City Science & Technology Fair runs from 18-21 October. Labour Day Holiday 25 October. Certificate of Practical English Examination 27 October. Parent Interviews 28 October. Carey College Examinations for Years 7—13 students begin 15 November. Carey College Final Assembly 9 December. School closes for Secondary Students 3 December and Primary Students 10 December
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Diary for This Term (07-23-2004)
Posted on 07-23-2004 at 21:09:22
Term 3 begins 12 July and ends 17 September. A temporary timetable will operate for four weeks. The Principal is to consult with CIE staff. Senior students are awarded scholarships. CIE entries close 6 August. Principal returns from the UK 9 August. Confirmed Secondary Reports to be issued. Christian school Principals to meet. Entries for Auckland Science Fair are to be selected at the School Science Fair. StudyLink adviser is to speak to Senior College students. Cambridge Conference for teachers in the holidays.
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Diary for This Term (05-11-2004)
Posted on 05-11-2004 at 08:25:36
Term 2 begins 19 April; Christian School Principals Meet; Submission to be Prepared on Proposed Code of Ethics; May Assembly Recognises ANZAC Day; University Liaison Officer Visits; Cambridge Schools to Incorporate; Cambridge Mid-Year Exams begin 25 May; Principal to Speak to Hebron Christian College Staff; Forging Closer Ties with Auckland University; New Divinity Syllabus being Written; School to Celebrate Arbor Day; Mid Year Exams for Secondary Students; Term Ends 25 June.
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Diary for This Term (02-11-2004)
Posted on 02-11-2004 at 16:39:46
Term starts 27 January. Senior College Course Meeting 29 January. CIE Results released 30 January. Waitangi Day 6 February. City Council presents new plan for Panmure 12 February. CIE May-June entries close 13 February. Cambridge International Examinations Awards Ceremony 20 February. School closes for two weeks’ holiday 2 April.
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Diary for This Term (10-16-2003)
Posted on 10-16-2003 at 11:05:34
Term 4 2003
Term 4 starts 6 October. Auckland Science & Technology Fair. Students win awards. 2004 Prospectus published. Exam term! Class & Individual photos. Cambridge Inservice. Meetings with University, Cambridge & Christian Schools. Labour Day Holiday. Final Assembly is our year's highlight. Summer holidays begin.
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Diary for This Term (07-16-2003)
Posted on 07-16-2003 at 16:38:39
Term 3 2003
Term started 14 July. Registration as a Cambridge Centre completed. Speech Competition winner. Room 4 opens. New Office opens. New PE store-shed to go up. Science Students work on their Science Projects this term. Chemistry Examination in July. Parents' Meeting 24 July and a Sewing and Photography Exhibition in Room 4. Fellowship of Independent Christian Schools to meet at Carey College. New Secondary Course Record books on trial. New Guidelines for International Students. New pupils start but still some vacancies. Cambridge International Exam entries close 11 August. Careers Expo in August. Term ends (holidays start) 19 September.
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Diary for This Term (04-21-2003)
Posted on 04-21-2003 at 22:18:10
Term 2 2003
Term 2 starts 22 April. Website reinstated. Arts Studio being built. New courses begin in Design, Photography and Furniture Making. New Staff appointed. Assemblies continue focus on families. Computer network upgrade due for completion. SARS Management policy established. Registration of International Examinations Centre to be completed. April Events: ANZAC Day. May Events: "Spirit Wars" Conference; Parent Interviews. June Events: Queen's Birthday; Arbor Day; Exams; New Reports.
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Diary for This Term (11-25-2002)
Posted on 11-25-2002 at 09:37:37
Week Beginning 25 November 2002
School exams begin, Bursary Exams end. Advertising promotion continues. 2003 Prospectus published. Parent Interviews on Thursday. Secondary Distance Learning support to end. Report on school future released. Previous Weeks: Students sit external exams; Principal addresses Waikato group & visits Hamilton Christian School; Tripp Seminars continue; Principal at Westminster Christian school.
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Diary for This Term (11-01-2002)
Posted on 11-01-2002 at 22:52:05
Week Beginning 28 October 2002
Computer Network Problems! Labour Day Holiday Monday. Electronics awards made. November Issues published. Bursary Science assessments for moderation.
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Diary for This Term (10-24-2002)
Posted on 10-24-2002 at 21:34:42
Week Beginning 21 October 2002
National award for Year 12 pupil. Science Fair Results announced. School Photos Tuesday. Enrolment interviews scheduled.
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Diary for This Term (10-16-2002)
Posted on 10-16-2002 at 08:25:42
Week beginning 14 October 2002
12 children enter the Auckland Science Fair.Nurturing a Child's Heart seminars continue. The Carey College Way promotion launched. Woodwook course for Years 7 & 8. We are back on-line with news about the school!
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Diary for This Term (10-16-2002)
Posted on 10-16-2002 at 08:05:39
Month Beginning 16 September 2002
Although we had a break in reporting school activities, much has been happening. Highlights: End of Term Coffee & Chocolate Meeting held, School Holidays covered two weeks, Term 3 Reports were issued, Staff Training for Cambridge International Exams took place, opportunity was taken for special cleaning, new equipment was purchased, the School Science Fair was held, and a special Issues was issued.
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Diary for This Term (09-10-2002)
Posted on 09-10-2002 at 13:52:21
Week Beginning 9 September 2002
Parent seminars continue. 9/11 featured at this month's assembly and booklet distribution. City Council to unveil latest plans for Panmure. Medical Student to take secondary class. Science Fair meeting (again!). Cambridge Schools to meet. Issues issued.
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Diary for This Term (09-03-2002)
Posted on 09-03-2002 at 22:12:25
Week beginning 2 September 2002
University study day. Science Fair projects in final stages. Assembly postponed. Telecom make another donation. School approved for International Students.
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Diary for This Term (08-28-2002)
Posted on 08-28-2002 at 08:50:56
Week Beginning 26 September
Secondary students look at Promises. Auckland University visits. Shepherding seminars continue. Year 9 & 10 Science Field Trip Thursday. 2003 enrolments progressing. Daffodils are out.
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Diary for This Term (08-21-2002)
Posted on 08-21-2002 at 09:17:31
Week Beginning 19 August 2002
Website updated. New edition of Teachers' Handbook published. IT students build website. Science Fairs get closer. Carey College interacts with the wider Christian community.
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Diary for This Term (08-13-2002)
Posted on 08-13-2002 at 09:30:21
Two Weeks Beginning 5 August 2002
Assembly with hot air balloons. Awards for Sportsmanship. NCEA "assurance" continues. Shepherding seminars continue.
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Diary for This Term (08-01-2002)
Posted on 08-01-2002 at 09:27:18
Week Beginning 29 July 2002
Secondary reports up-dated. Tedd Tripp seminars begin. New retaining wall finished. Terrace project to start. Kowhai tree finally to be planted.
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Diary for This Term (07-24-2002)
Posted on 07-24-2002 at 19:30:47
Week Beginning 22 July 2002
Web pages updated. Enrolment interviews for 2003. Tedd Tripp seminars plans finalised. Otago University to visit. Science Fair Committee meets again.
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Diary for This Term (07-18-2002)
Posted on 07-18-2002 at 10:56:10
Week Beginning 15 July 2002
New school term starts. School files application for International Student Welfare Registration. ESOL Course being developed.
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Diary for This Term (07-04-2002)
Posted on 07-04-2002 at 20:42:35
School on holiday. Overwhelming response to withdrawal from NCEA. We extend help to other Christian schools. Principal speaks at Hamilton Christian School.
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Diary for This Term (06-25-2002)
Posted on 06-25-2002 at 11:12:53
We are dumping NCEA. Cambridge exams are to be used. Secondary students sit exams this week. A new prospectus is published. Our June Newsletter is issued. Reports will be issued this week. School holidays begin.
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Diary for This Term (06-20-2002)
Posted on 06-20-2002 at 09:32:23
Week Beginning 17 June 2002
Music student gains new recognition. Science Fair committee meets again. Secondary students to fly hot air balloons. NZQA instructs teachers to cheat. It's still raining and our tree is not planted!
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Diary for This Term (06-11-2002)
Posted on 06-11-2002 at 13:01:26
Week Beginning 10 June 2002
Kowhai tree (still) to be planted. Chamber Music competitions take place. NetGuide Web Challenge begins. New insurance policy for International Students.
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Diary for This Term (06-03-2002)
Posted on 06-03-2002 at 01:03:17
Two Weeks Beginning 27 May 2002
Students trained for stream monitoring. Scholarnet introduced to secondary families. New staff member introduced. Queen's Birthday Holiday 3 June. Arbour Day tree to be planted. Secondary Music students to attend orchestra rehearsal.
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Diary for This Term (05-23-2002)
Posted on 05-23-2002 at 11:56:12
Week Beginning 20 May 2002
International students have welfare checked. Help extended to other schools. Science & Technology Fair Committee meets. Parent Seminar arrangements to be finalised. School consults on Cambridge International Examinations.
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Diary for This Term (05-13-2002)
Posted on 05-13-2002 at 11:09:55
Week Beginning 13 May 2002
NCEA Information distributed. Submissions to be made to Council on pedestrian and cycle access in Panmure. Principal to address Christian School Principals. Parent Interviews on Thursday.
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Diary for This Term (05-06-2002)
Posted on 05-06-2002 at 12:08:56
Week Beginning 6 May 2002
Assembly focus on ANZAC Day. Seminars for Parents planned. Maori course for Room 2. Newsletter issued.
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Diary for This Term (04-29-2002)
Posted on 04-29-2002 at 22:07:27
Week Beginning 29 April 2002
New Enrolment Pages on Website. Room 2 Library trip on Thursday. Grade 7 & 8 to begin science & technology projects. Parent Interviews announced.
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Diary for This Term (04-17-2002)
Posted on 04-17-2002 at 09:26:38
Six Weeks Beginning 18 March 2002
We are back on line! Feedback requested. Parents' Meeting looked at Shepherding a Child's Heart video. First NCEA Assessments made. School Reports issued for all pupils. Term 2 starts. School will be closed for ANZAC Day. Roll growth marked by the beginning of a waiting list. Holiday maintenance this time is mainly outside. Updated web page about to be launched. First Science Fair meeting.
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Diary for This Term (03-12-2002)
Posted on 03-12-2002 at 17:02:29
Two Weeks Beginning 4 March 2002
PA Testing used to monitor teaching. Focus on Philippine children's mission at March Assembly. We meet the men from the ministry about NCEA. Music student performs at NZ Festival in Wellington. First secondary units assessed. Daylight saving ends.
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Diary for This Term (02-28-2002)
Posted on 02-28-2002 at 20:41:20
Two Weeks beginning 18 February 2002
Cambridge Exam Centre visitors. Computers donated. Help for other schools. Hebrew language lessons for Primary class. Our teachers are not on strike. Secondary fitness programme begins.
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Diary for This Term (02-13-2002)
Posted on 02-13-2002 at 11:58:36
Week Beginning 11 February 2002
Senior Art trip Wednesday. Building alterations finished. Year 7 & 8 Technology under way. Chess champions? NCEA options to be finalised.
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Diary for This Term (02-04-2002)
Posted on 02-04-2002 at 07:26:54
Week Beginning 4 February 2002
First monthly assembly looks at creation. Crest Science Awards to be presented. Secondary courses to be finalised. Wednesday a public holiday. Newsletter delayed. Primary class organisation to be finalised.
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Diary for This Term (01-28-2002)
Posted on 01-28-2002 at 09:47:01
Week Beginning 28 January 2002
School begins for new year on Tuesday. (Monday is a public holiday.) Glowing ERO Report released. School roll grows. New pupil records to be introduced. First Issues of the year published. German-language teacher rejoins the staff. Music student honoured. New Parents' Handbook published.
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Diary for This Term (12-18-2001)
Posted on 12-18-2001 at 10:43:52
Six Weeks Beginning 17 December 2001
We are on holiday! Key Points from Last Week's Diary: Final Assembly and Awards; School closes for holidays; "Crest" Awards announced; Tomatoes go home. School Activities during the Holidays: You can contact us; Distance Learning closes; Enrolments continue; ERO Report to go on-line; Curriculum development to continue; Inservice Training of staff in last week; Christmas greetings to all!
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Diary for This Term (12-03-2001)
Posted on 12-03-2001 at 15:57:13
Week Beginning 2 December 2001
ERO Report submissions to be made. Exam results to be released. NCEA plans go ahead. Secondary School closes Friday.
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Diary for This Term (11-29-2001)
Posted on 11-29-2001 at 16:11:03
Week Beginning 26 November 2001
Final week of exams. Secondary students to go skipping and play squash. Parent Interviews on Thursday. Year 11 art portfolio displayed. Teacher trainees to discuss state's sole in education.
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Diary for This Term (11-19-2001)
Posted on 11-19-2001 at 13:25:46
Week Beginning 19 November 2001
Bursary examination starts. English examination results to be released. Staff to take part in external exam marking panels. Another NCEA workshop hosted at Carey College. Notice released to parents about interviews.
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Diary for This Term (11-15-2001)
Posted on 11-15-2001 at 22:51:59
Week Beginning 12 November 2001
Year 12 Exams continue and Distance Learning exam entries close. Bursary Courses finish. Senior school courses finish.
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Diary for This Term (11-08-2001)
Posted on 11-08-2001 at 12:12:23
Week Beginning 5 November 2001
Assembly looks at Guy Fawkes. External Exams begin. NCEA Workshop to plan for 2002. Science Fair meeting to evaluate this year's fair. Applications for Primary Distance Learning Close.
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Diary for This Term (10-30-2001)
Posted on 10-30-2001 at 17:39:51
Week Beginning 29 October 2001
Science Fair judging Monday and Award Ceremony Wednesday. Staff on First Aid training Wednesday. 2002 Prospectus published. Issues to be Published.
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Diary for This Term (10-22-2001)
Posted on 10-22-2001 at 17:23:17
Two Weeks Beginning 15 October
Seeds from space for experiment. Performance Music recording to be made. Labour Day Holiday 22nd. ERO to review Carey College. School Photos Tuesday 23rd. English Exam 24th. Helping out at other schools.
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Diary for This Term (10-09-2001)
Posted on 10-09-2001 at 13:01:52
Week Beginning 8 October 2001
Term 4 begins. Newsletter for Parents. Miss Eastwood's timetable changes. Sun-safe policy "kicks-in". "Shoes Off" Policy starts. Parents' Survey distributed.
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Diary for This Term (10-01-2001)
Posted on 10-01-2001 at 14:42:07
Two Weeks Beginning 24 September 2001
School Closed for Holiday. Staff Combine with Christian Schools for NCEA Workshop. Carpet Cleaning and other Maintenance to be completed. Music Student to Perform.
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Diary for This Term (09-17-2001)
Posted on 09-17-2001 at 11:25:37
Week Beginning Monday 17 September 2001
We record our shock and sympathy following the terrorist attacks in the United States. Secondary Students prepare internet captions for the blind. Reports go home Friday. School Holidays again! Meeting of Panmure Action Committee.
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Diary for This Term (09-11-2001)
Posted on 09-11-2001 at 17:18:27
Week Beginning Monday 10 September 2001
Timetable change for Music and Art. Another visitor from Calvin. Axolotls get a new tank. Follow-up Fitness Lesson for Secondary Students. Science Fair Meeting. Tyndale Park Christian School Anniversary.
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Diary for This Term (09-01-2001)
Posted on 09-01-2001 at 23:13:47
Week Beginning Monday 3 September 2001
Visitor from Calvin Christian School. Assembly to look at Recycling rubbish. Nominations for Auckland Science Fair to be made.
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Diary for This Term (08-27-2001)
Posted on 08-27-2001 at 10:05:52
Week Beginning Monday 27 August 2001
School Science Fair this Friday. Staff to have First-Aid Inservice Training. Year 13 student to attend University Study Day. Overseas Student Reviews conducted this week.
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Diary for This Term (08-23-2001)
Posted on 08-23-2001 at 22:11:21
Parents Meeting looks at personal culpability. Music students perform for parents. Another round of contact with the ERO begins. Dr to advise secondary students on fitness.
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Diary for This Term (08-14-2001)
Posted on 08-14-2001 at 12:58:25
Week Beginning Monday 13 August
Science Fair Meeting Thursday. International Students Code Submission made. Consultation to be initiated with schools and parents about Secondary Exams. Power saving at Carey College.
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Diary for This Term (08-07-2001)
Posted on 08-07-2001 at 11:46:10
Week Beginning Monday 6 August 2001
Medieval Music for Assembly on Wednesday. Miss Eastwood unexpectedly on leave. New Hymn Books for the College. Digital camera procured.
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Diary for This Term (07-30-2001)
Posted on 07-30-2001 at 23:14:42
Week Beginning Monday 30 July 2001
Web competition under-way. Principal to go to the United States. Corporal punishment debate in the news again. Bible Study Courses to be Evaluated.
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Diary for This Term (07-25-2001)
Posted on 07-25-2001 at 10:11:05
Week Beginning Monday 23 July 2001
Daffodils are up! English Exam results due for release. Principal reports from England.
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Diary for This Term (07-14-2001)
Posted on 07-14-2001 at 19:36:36
Week beginning Monday 16 July 2001
School opens for Term 3. Secondary exam results due for release. Tuition Fees due. Mr Drake is in England. Submissions being prepared on Overseas Student Code of Practice.
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Diary for This Term (07-05-2001)
Posted on 07-05-2001 at 21:07:12
Weeks Beginning Monday 2 July and Monday 9 July
Carey College is closed for a two week school holiday. Exams are being marked. Planning is underway for next term. Mr Drake is in the UK.
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Diary for This Term (06-26-2001)
Posted on 06-26-2001 at 17:29:04
Beginning Monday 25 June 2001
Secondary Exams this week. School Law Seminar on Monday. Panmure Passports to be distributed. Reports issued on Friday. School Closes Friday for two weeks’ holiday. Last Week: ESOL Exams; Discussions with CIE Representatives; NCEA Workshop; Promotional Material Distributed.
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Diary for This Term (06-11-2001)
Posted on 06-11-2001 at 13:33:40
Combined meeting on the Agenda for Children on Monday night. Exam entries
due in. Daffodils are up! Enrolment interviews scheduled. Shared Tea on Friday
night. Last Week's Diary: Monday was a Holiday. Exam timetable published.
Secondary science field trip. Paper distributed to parents.
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Diary for This Term (05-28-2001)
Posted on 05-28-2001 at 15:14:34
Internet Safety Policy (Final Draft) published for final consultation. Wednesday
we host a meeting with te Immigration Service for our overseas students and their
care-givers. A "Research Digest" gives notes on recent research relevant
to our work with children. UK Literacy curriculum under review. Cambridge International
Examinations being considered.
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Diary for This Term (05-21-2001)
Posted on 05-21-2001 at 11:47:00
New thrust to prevent secular control of Christian schools. Check points at work in our school. Evaluation of literacy programmes to take place. Places to go.
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Diary for This Term (05-14-2001)
Posted on 05-14-2001 at 09:45:44
Students begin Crest. Auckland City reports on Liveable Communities. We reflect on last week’s assembly. Entries for External Examinations due. E-lesson Plan to be published.
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Diary for This Term (05-05-2001)
Posted on 05-05-2001 at 22:00:02
Monday is Assembly Day. Parent Interview are to be held Monday and Thursday evenings. The final Panmure Liveable Communities workshop arrives. Biology Field Trip Thursday. The year’s second Auckland Science Fair Committee meeting is on Thursday. The Government is backing an anti-smacking campaign. Our application for NCEA accreditation is finalised. Places To Go: World Wide Words.
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Diary for This Term (05-05-2001)
Posted on 05-05-2001 at 19:25:44
Monday is Assembly Day. Parent Interviews are to be held Monday and Thursday evenings. The final Panmure Liveable Communities workshop arrives. The year’s second Auckland Science Fair Committee meeting is on Thursday. The Government is backing an anti-smacking campaign. Our application for NCEA accreditation is finalised. Places To Go: World Wide Words.
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Diary for This Term (05-01-2001)
Posted on 05-01-2001 at 20:59:01
Assembly Preparations continue. Parent Interview appointments finalised. Toothbrushes issued to primary pupils. Typing Tutor underway with secondary pupils. More lesson plans go up on our website. Places To Go: Did the Death of Christ Really Accomplish Anything?
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Diary for This Term (04-23-2001)
Posted on 04-23-2001 at 21:22:52
Term 2 starts this week. Monday is daffodil planting day! Wednesday is ANZAC Day holiday. On Thursday students are to be grouped across ages for next week’s assembly. Places To Go: why do moths fly to the light?
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Diary for This Term (04-16-2001)
Posted on 04-16-2001 at 19:49:43
School holidays continue. Staff attend conferences. Term 2 planning. Grounds’ maintenance undertaken. Principal to take inservice at neighbouring school.
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Diary for This Term (04-10-2001)
Posted on 04-10-2001 at 12:23:27
School is closed for a two week holiday. Secondary Correspondence reports go out. Uploading of new and revised lesson plans. Please pray for staff.
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Diary for This Term (04-03-2001)
Posted on 04-03-2001 at 23:43:15
Creation Science presentation for Assembly. New-look newsletter distributed. Term closes Friday. City Council asks for advice on parking.
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Diary for This Term (03-28-2001)
Posted on 03-28-2001 at 11:23:12
Workshops on the Panmure Liveable Communities plan begin. First Science Fair meeting for the year. Term Reports are to be finalised. We report on last week’s submission to Parliament and ask for prayer.
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Diary for This Term (03-20-2001)
Posted on 03-20-2001 at 13:35:28
We welcome staff from Calvin Christian School. Submission to be presented of Parliamentary Committee. PAT results released to parents. Senior students to attend Creation Science presentation. Monarchs visit the junior school.
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Diary for This Term (03-14-2001)
Posted on 03-14-2001 at 17:45:00
Submission to be made on Education Bill. PA Test are completed and are being analysed. Enrolment applications coming in for next term. Secondary pupils take part in International Noon Day Project.
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Diary for This Term (03-07-2001)
Posted on 03-07-2001 at 08:04:04
Sheep and lambs come to school on Monday. Teacher training begins for this year on Tuesday night. On Wednesday we host an NCEA workshop. Throughout the week PA Testing is taking place. Our secondary Report Form is modified.
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Diary for This Term (02-26-2001)
Posted on 02-26-2001 at 12:18:25
Our Principal is to visit other schools. Last of the Antarctic lectures. Primary class goes on a science field-trip. Pupils to take part in archaeological “dig”. New Assembly Programme to be announced.
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Diary for This Term (02-21-2001)
Posted on 02-21-2001 at 12:07:40
Secondary students near the end of their first units. Antarctic lectures continue. Parents are invited to Christian Foundations course. We reflect on last week’s special activities.
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Diary for This Term (02-12-2001)
Posted on 02-12-2001 at 21:38:30
Routines now well established. Senior Art field trip to examine successful portfolios. Antarctic Lectures at University extend staff knowledge. Submission to be presented to the City Council on “Liveable Communities”.
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Diary for This Term (02-07-2001)
Posted on 02-07-2001 at 17:18:26
The first of our monthly assemblies on Monday features diversity in plants. Tuesday is a National Holiday – Waitangi Day. Specialist secondary courses begin. Enrolments continue.
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Diary for This Term (01-29-2001)
Posted on 01-29-2001 at 11:50:35
Welcome back to a new school year. We have enjoyed a good break – we hope you did too. This week we start with a holiday! Students return to school on Tuesday 30 January. Secondary students will be asked to complete option forms and settle course selections. Our new Staff Handbook is published. A new Keyboarding course is to be introduced. Last week’s inservice training went well for our staff and good progress has been made on our summer maintenance schedule. Roll numbers fluctuate – we have only a few vacancies in our expanding secondary department but there are a disappointing number of vacancies for primary enrolments. This is the day Axolotls come to school! We begin using new record books for reporting to parents.
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Diary for This Term (12-18-2000)
Posted on 12-18-2000 at 23:08:12
We are on holiday (Summer Vacation)! School re-opens 29 January 2001. Enquiries will be responded to. Enrolments are still possible, with special opportunities for primary children (years 1 – 8). Staff inservice will take place at the end of January. Carey College will host the Christian Education Qualifications Trust for a workshop to plan trial implementation of NCEA units. Website enhancements are scheduled.
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Principal's Report 2000
Posted on 12-15-2000 at 10:31:13
A good test of the sort of school we want Carey College to be is to ask what we hope a future generation might know about it.
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Fees for 2001
Posted on 12-13-2000 at 09:50:18
This is the fees list for year 2001. (Note: This year's prospectus may be viewed here.)
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Diary for This Term (12-13-2000)
Posted on 12-13-2000 at 09:36:49
Final Assembly on Thursday. Reports and invoices go out. School closes Friday. Holiday maintenance begins.
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Diary for This Term (12-05-2000)
Posted on 12-05-2000 at 18:48:52
Enrolment interviews continue. Special evening for new secondary pupils. Teacher trainee to graduate. Secondary class closes Friday. National Science Fair open. Comet can be viewed.
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Diary for This Term (11-30-2000)
Posted on 11-30-2000 at 14:03:06
This is exam week! Secondary ID Photos to be taken. Carey Gold #33 published. Senior Secondary pupils finish their courses. Dates to Note.
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Policy & Curriculum Development
Posted on 11-24-2000 at 16:41:46
Over the year Carey College staff have been working on a number of new policies on the care of pupils and curriculum modules in cross-curricula studies and media studies. We plan to complete this cycle of R & D at our January inservice.
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Diary for This Term (11-24-2000)
Posted on 11-24-2000 at 16:41:19
Late news this week – but there is a reason! Senior exams coming to completion. Community meeting rejects “Liveable Panmure” scheme. Equipment upgrades. New prospectus released. Fees for next year finalised.
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Community Development Plan Opposed
Posted on 11-13-2000 at 23:12:20
The Auckland City Council plans to change the zoning of Panmure Our submission to Council on the plan stressed the disastrous impact the proposals would have on our community, and the deceptive nature of illustrations and information provided by the Council. Here we summarise those submissions:
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Diary for This Term (11-13-2000)
Posted on 11-13-2000 at 23:04:20
External Exams begin. Music Trio to Perform. French lessons progress for years 4 – 8. Prize-winning project to go on public display. Individual photo orders to be finalised.
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Diary for This Term (11-07-2000)
Posted on 11-07-2000 at 11:59:39
Monthly Assembly on Monday. Senior Art folios completed. Audio conferencing in middle primary school. Secondary students to complete submission to Auckland City Council. Science Fair Meeting. Music Festival Meeting.
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Diary for This Term (10-31-2000)
Posted on 10-31-2000 at 23:33:44
Fireworks Safety to be taught. Tuesday is Reformation Day. Principal speaking on NCEA. Review of rolls and future planning. Miss Eastwood on leave.
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Science Fair Successes
Posted on 10-25-2000 at 19:12:51
Carey College students again featured in the awards announced at last week?s NIWA Auckland City Science & Technology Fair.
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Diary for This Term (10-25-2000)
Posted on 10-25-2000 at 19:12:26
Monday Labour day Holiday. School photos Tuesday. Exam timetable released.
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Diary for This Term (10-17-2000)
Posted on 10-17-2000 at 21:38:47
Students take part in the Auckland Science Fair. Christian schools meet to plan for NCEA. Congratulations extended to Calvin Christian School. Year 7 & 8 students start leather-craft lessons.
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School Terms & Holidays for 2001
Posted on 10-09-2000 at 13:52:04
Term 1 - 30 January - 6 April
Term 2 - 23 April - 29 June
Term 3 - 16 July - 21 September
Term 4 - 8 October - 14 December
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Diary for This Term (10-09-2000)
Posted on 10-09-2000 at 13:51:07
Term 4 starts today. Sun-hat season begins. Exam dates announced. Science Fair Projects for completion. KidSafe Week focuses on cycle safety.
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Diary for This Term (10-03-2000)
Posted on 10-03-2000 at 21:33:14
Computer net-work maintenance completed. Staff inservice on Thursday. Table-tennis table purchased for secondary class. Employment Relations Act comes into force. Technology Seminar Wednesday.
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Diary for This Term (09-27-2000)
Posted on 09-27-2000 at 11:05:05
School is closed for the holidays. (Sorry to be late with the webpage up-dates!) Staff Handbook is being revised. Getting ready for ERA.
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Diary for This Term (09-19-2000)
Posted on 09-19-2000 at 07:55:18
A final rehearsal is a prelude to Thursday's Music Festival. Reports are to be issued for most pupils. School closes Friday for holidays.
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Diary for This Term (09-11-2000)
Posted on 09-11-2000 at 21:48:27
Penultimate Music Rehearsal. Penultimate Science Fair Meeting. School closed Friday for NCEA training. End of Term Reports finalised.
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Diary for This Term (09-05-2000)
Posted on 09-05-2000 at 17:07:08
Eight Science Fair nominations made. Seminar on Employment Relations. Music Festival Practice. First Aid Certificates presented at Weekly Assembly. New staff appointment announced.
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Diary for This Term (08-28-2000)
Posted on 08-28-2000 at 06:21:23
Science Fair on Friday. First Aid training Tuesday. Enrolments for 2001 are being received. We recognise a faithful worker in another Christian school.
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Diary for This Term (08-21-2000)
Posted on 08-21-2000 at 22:17:10
This is a quite week! Science projects are being assessed. First Aid instructors are to brief staff. And our ISP database crashed.
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Diary for This Term (08-14-2000)
Posted on 08-14-2000 at 14:12:56
Science Project reports to be completed. Principals to meet. Submission to be prepared on Education Council. Discussions to be held with internet educators. Science Fair Meeting.
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Diary for This Term (08-07-2000)
Posted on 08-07-2000 at 21:08:08
Monthly Assembly today. University visits senior students. Principal to attend Employment Relations Act seminar. Music Festival rehearsal Thursday.
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Diary for This Term (07-31-2000)
Posted on 07-31-2000 at 14:13:44
New curriculum documents go on-line. Ladybirds on display in room 1. New awards to be given. Horticulture course looks at winter maintenance. Teachers on leave. School Handbook Review to be completed. Our fax receiver is working again.
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Diary for This Term (07-24-2000)
Posted on 07-24-2000 at 07:59:17
We institute a new organisation for art and music in the primary classes. English tuition re-starts for students needing special help. Web page modifications take a big step forward. Science Fair meeting again! We have vacancies in the primary classes. Have a look at the new paint work.
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Diary for This Term (07-17-2000)
Posted on 07-17-2000 at 07:43:01
Teachers train on NCEA assessment; New term starts; Secondary Exam results due;
Science Fair meeting scheduled; Website modifications to be completed; Spring
flowers are out!
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Diary for This Term (07-01-2000)
Posted on 07-01-2000 at 09:46:29
The College is on holiday for two weeks. Exams are being marked and planning is under way for the new term. Web site upgrades being prepared.
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Total Lunar Eclipse to be Visible in New Zealand
Posted on 07-01-2000 at 09:46:00
A total Lunar eclipse will be visible on the last Sunday of the holidays, July 16. Between midnight and 2:00 am early on July 17, the full moon will gradually change to look dark red as it passes through the Earth's shadow.
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Diary for This Term (06-26-2000)
Posted on 06-26-2000 at 09:51:28
Secondary
Pupils have exams all week. Reports are issued on Friday. School holidays begin on
Friday. Teachers meet for Music Festival. Principal's monitoring of class work ends
another cycle.
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Diary for This Term (06-19-2000)
Posted on 06-19-2000 at 10:33:49
Our NCEA Policy is released.
Exams for Distance Learning pupils are to be posted. Auckland University donates a
spectrometer. Enrolment packs for 2001 distributed. A programme of visits from the
staff of Tyndale Park Christian School should be completed this week.
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Extensive Subject Range Offered at Carey College
Posted on 06-19-2000 at 10:33:27
One of the features of
our small day school that is most frequently remarked upon is the extensive range of
subjects offered to students. Unlike large schools that must limit options so they fit
into timetable needs, we can offer any combination of subjects students need.
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Diary for This Term (06-12-2000)
Posted on 06-12-2000 at 11:00:27
At today's Assembly Hillary
Commission Fair Play Awards are to be made. One of our science teachers is on an
astronomy course. The monthly Science Fair meeting is scheduled. Visit from Dr
Noel Weeks ends. Exam entries close.
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Corporal Punishment in School
Posted on 06-12-2000 at 10:55:57
Our corporal punishment policy
reflects our conviction on two things: firstly, the discipline and training of children
belongs in the home; secondly, the function of the Christian school is to help parents.
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Diary for This Term (06-05-2000)
Posted on 06-05-2000 at 14:06:49
Queens
Birthday Holiday Monday. Auckland University hosts Science Inservice. NCEA to
be evaluated. And two important items from last week to note: Submissions made to
Select Committee; NZQA presentation attended.
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Diary for This Term (05-29-2000)
Posted on 05-29-2000 at 09:04:11
Primary pupils are to prepare selected items
for publishing on our web site. Following last Friday's Parents' meeting, Empower offer a good deal
on electricity supply. Internet safety policy is published. The mid-year exam timetable will be released.
Maintenance of woodwork to be undertaken.
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Internet Safety Policy
Posted on 05-29-2000 at 09:03:18
Our aim is to promote and ensure the safe and sensible use of the internet
at school, and to foster attitudes and practices that will support safe and effective use of the internet at
home and elsewhere.
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Looking Up To Parents And Older Pupils
Posted on 05-29-2000 at 09:02:35
With the conviction that the Bible intends children to
learn social skills by looking up to parents and older pupils, Carey College has been developed in a
distinctive pattern. We set out to honour parents and to have children of all ages mixing freely so that
peer pressure is minimised.
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Diary for This Term (05-23-2000)
Posted on 05-23-2000 at 11:19:21
On Friday we have a Parents Meeting at which our Internet Safety Policy and
Bullying Policy will be released. Grade 7 & 8 pupils have their regularly fortnightly
mathematics extension class. Grade 10 pupils have a field trip as part of their "Adopt
a Stream" project. We make our submission to Parliament on the teaching of
reading.
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Bullying Policy to be Released
Posted on 05-23-2000 at 11:18:54
Bullying has long been part of school life, and for many children, an inescapable part
of childhood. That cannot justify it. Our school policy of zero tolerance to bullying
needs the practical support of all involved in the school.
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Our Small School: A Blessing
Posted on 05-23-2000 at 11:17:59
This is the second of two items explaining why the smallness or our school enables high quality teaching while retaining close links with families.
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Deadline Missed!
Posted on 05-22-2000 at 08:52:05
We apologise to our regular visitors
that we have missed this morning's deadline.
We hope our regular items (Text for This Week
and This Week at Carey College) will be
posted by tomorrow, along with items on Why We
Teach Phonics, the second part of our school profile,
and the release of our draft policies on Bullying
and Internet Safety.
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Diary for This Term (05-15-2000)
Posted on 05-15-2000 at 10:02:04
This is expected to be a quiet week at Carey College! The term has started
well, parent interviews were completed last week and secondary students are now beginning preparation for mid year exams. Entries for external examinations are also being finalised.
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Smallness of School Best for Students and Families
Posted on 05-15-2000 at 10:01:29
We were recently asked why, after 13 years, Carey
College's roll was still around only 50 pupils. Our answer was simple - we like to be small! Small
numbers enable high quality teaching while retaining close links with families. In the first of two reports
describing our school we explain what resources we have and why we like to be small.
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Diary for This Term (05-08-2000)
Posted on 05-08-2000 at 08:58:16
Parent Interviews are to be held Monday and Thursday evenings; Policy on bullying being developed; submissions on the Employment Bill are before Parliament;
computer virus protection is activated.
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Diary for This Term (05-01-2000)
Posted on 05-01-2000 at 09:07:56
Its monarch butterfly time, with dozens of green caterpillars munching their way
towards metamorphosis! Government auditors are to visit school on Friday. Our
Monthly Assembly on Tuesday will reflect on ANZAC Day. Year 10 students are to
undertake the first field trip in the Waterways project.
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Diary for This Term (04-24-2000)
Posted on 04-24-2000 at 15:03:29
Term 2 starts on Wednesday; ANZAC Day delays term start; Secondary students to join Kiwi
English Project; new Term Records for Primary students; Parent Interview appointments to be
arranged.
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Asthma Awareness Award Presented to Carey College
Posted on 04-24-2000 at 15:00:22
We are delighted to have received from the New Zealand Asthma Foundation an award recognising the school for its "Asthma Awareness".
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Diary for This Term (04-17-2000)
Posted on 04-17-2000 at 10:22:05
School Holidays continue, so there is not a great deal of activity on campus! IT Staff
have work to do on improving our network and services. School maintenance continues with improvements in such mundane things as installing new rubbish (trash)
bins. Staff are working on preparation of a multimedia Internet Safety Kit for use in
the school and distribution to school families. And work is proceeding on building a
Web-site list we can post giving recommended links to useful sites.
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Science Fair Projects
Posted on 04-17-2000 at 10:17:10
Science Fair projects offer students an opportunity to engage in a number of
important skills. Carey College has traditionally enjoyed full participation in science
fairs and has received outstanding recognition at local and national levels -
including one award for the best science project in New Zealand for its year. Home
schooled children also have opportunity to take part in fairs.
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Diary for This Term (04-11-2000)
Posted on 04-11-2000 at 09:24:45
The school is on holiday. Staff are working on lesson planning and
curriculum development – and are to have a rest! We are also preparing
submissions to Parliament (see article). This
regular holiday between the first and second terms is for two weeks. School
resumes 26 April.
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Diary for This Term (04-03-2000)
Posted on 04-03-2000 at 10:33:24
School closes on Friday for holidays; Term Reports are issued Friday; Music
Students to perform at today's assembly
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Diary for This Term (03-27-2000)
Posted on 03-27-2000 at 10:20:03
End-of-term reports prepared; Grade 10 children finish day-time astronomy course;
teachers review approaches to discipline.
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Diary for This Term (03-20-2000)
Posted on 03-20-2000 at 08:46:07
PA Results go home; horticulture class looks at plant propagation; Year 12 English start a course in the translation and literature of the English Bible; New computer program installed to help students map ideas; wood-work projects finished; Expanding roll.
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Diary for This Term (03-13-2000)
Posted on 03-13-2000 at 08:47:04
A Trainee Teacher joins the school; Adopt a Stream project launched with Local Authority; Biblical Christianity back in stock; Senior students study Dickens.
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Diary for This Term (03-06-2000)
Posted on 03-06-2000 at 08:31:09
Teacher training lectures begin. Science projects are under-way. First monthly
assembly.
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Diary for This Term (02-28-2000)
Posted on 02-28-2000 at 08:15:57
PA Tests Teacher still needed in the Junior Primary class Secondary students
are expected to complete first modules in their courses Students to be required to
obtain an Internet User's License.
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40,000 Visitors To This Site
Posted on 02-28-2000 at 08:08:07
Since we opened the Carey College site in January, over 40,000 have looked at it.
Most interest has been shown by New Zealanders wanting curriculum notes.
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Diary for This Term (02-21-2000)
Posted on 02-21-2000 at 08:45:48
PA Tests administered to years 3 through 10. Parent net-work circulates guide to national
qualifications. Vacancy for Primary Teacher. Teacher Training enrolments to be finalised.
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Diary for This Term (02-14-2000)
Posted on 02-14-2000 at 08:17:30
We have been given over 50 valuable art prints;
the secondary class goes lawn bowling;
the secondary subject list is finalised;
primary classes have established their routines.
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Diary for This Term (02-05-2000)
Posted on 02-05-2000 at 23:42:20
Technicrafts begins for years 7 & 8; Planning begins for this year's Music Festival; Revised Unit Plans posted for Year 9 English Literature; First of Year 12 Plans posted.
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Diary for This Term (01-31-2000)
Posted on 01-31-2000 at 23:28:32
School Starts Tuesday following the Auckland Anniversary Day holiday on Monday. Indonesian is added to the curriculum of Carey College and the secondary school day is extended.
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Waitangi Day
Posted on 01-31-2000 at 23:23:16
This year's Waitangi Day falls on a Sunday. Christians would do well to look more closely at what this day symbolises and the part played by the gospel in our national heritage.
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When Things Don't Go the Way they Should
Posted on 01-31-2000 at 23:11:16
Sometimes things don't go the way they should. Carey College is committed to helping parents and pupils, and that help includes dealing with our mistakes and failings.
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Web-site Project Team
Posted on 01-25-2000 at 17:16:31
Our thanks go to Andrew Drake and Stephen Cope, along with the Team Leader and IT Manager, Lyndon Drake for their work in building this site...
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Employment Relations Seminar
Posted on 01-25-2000 at 16:59:58
Thursday night our administrative staff join with other schools and the Employers and Manufacturers Association for a seminar entitled Grace and Law...
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Parents' Meeting
Posted on 01-25-2000 at 16:58:15
Parents and staff meet on Tuesday night (7:30 pm, 25 January) to work together on our new Media Studies curriculum.
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Staff Inservice
Posted on 01-25-2000 at 16:58:06
Carey College staff are spending most of this week in training and planning for the new school year
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Computers at Carey College
Posted on 01-25-2000 at 16:57:57
When school reopens in February, our newly up-graded network will give pupils access to PCs in their classrooms on a ration of 1:4 for secondary pupils and 1:5 for primary pupils...
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Diary for This Term (01-25-2000)
Posted on 01-25-2000 at 16:57:37
Achievement 2001 Unit standards, Qualifications Framework, National Certificates... & Touching Children
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Diary for This Term (01-25-2000)
Posted on 01-25-2000 at 16:54:39
Staff Inservice; Parents' Meeting; Employment Relations Seminar
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Welcome
Posted on 01-25-2000 at 16:51:47
Welcome to our new web-site. We thank God for his help and pray that this site will bring blessing to many with practical help and encouragement. We will up-date this 'News' section regularly.
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