Introducing the Taiari Times

The 'Taiari Times': An introduction

This blog is being written in response to the Covid-19 crisis for the period we are in lock-down. There is a need for centralised communication beyond emails and Facebook and my intention is to try and fill this gap in the interim while face to face (kanohi ki te kanohi) communication is not possible.

I have referred to the website as the 'Taiari Times' in acknowledgement of the ancestor (tūpuna) 'Taiari' whose name the school bears. The mural at our front entrance illustrates the name of the school. Moanataiari today is looked at as one word, however one of the earlier prize giving cups we have reads Moana Taiari. According to kaumatua there was also local fortified pa called Moana Taiari.

The 'waters of Taiari'

As the 'Taiari' blog continues, I know it will undergo modifications so don't be surprised at this.

I expect to be posting quite regularly at the present until things become more settled. I am going  to be writing for different parts of our school community so not everything I write will be something you want to read. Some of my blogs will have more of a school community focus and some will have more of a professional flavour in which I might use a bit more educational jargon. From time to time, I anticipate that others might also make a contribution.

Our underlying purpose at school is the idea of “Learning and Growing Together” (i.e. board, staff, children, whānau and parents). Well, there is nothing like a global pandemic to help us achieve that!

On occasion some issues raised may create some level of discussion. As a school community we are open to respectful, reasoned discussions. Throughout the duration of this blog the intention is to reflect the values of the school in service to the community.

  

      If you are a member of the school community we look forward to reading your comments and if you are a lurker (someone who likes to read but not comment) that's fine too. In all comments and discussions, let us as a community be respectful towards one another.

      David Brock (Principal)