Ngā mihi o te rā, and a warm welcome to term 4.
It is an honour and a privilege to join this vibrant learning community as Principal, and to walk alongside our young women as they grow into confident, capable, and compassionate leaders of the future.
As I begin my journey with Waikato Diocesan School, I am inspired by the dedication of our staff, the energy of our students, and the support of our families and community. Together, we will continue to ensure that every Dio girl is equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world. That every one of our girls will graduate with confidence and connectedness, ready to make her mark on the world with curiosity, empathy, and integrity.
Over the term break, it was lovely to see winter break free, and spring take over. Spring is my favourite season because it is a season of renewal, a reminder that growth and transformation are part of every journey. In the words of Ecclesiastes 3:1, “to everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” As the gardens bloom around us, it feels like the perfect time to begin anew, to plant seeds of learning and connection that will flourish in the months ahead.
It has been a joy to meet many of you this week. I had the pleasure of attending our Sports Awards last night – what an inspiring celebration of talent, perseverance, and teamwork. Next week we look forward to celebrating creativity and excellence at our Arts Awards. These occasions remind us of the breadth of Dio life and the many gifts our students share.
This is a busy and exciting time in our school calendar, with many opportunities for us to meet at upcoming events. Please do take a moment to introduce yourself, I look forward to connecting with as many of you as possible in the coming weeks.
Inside this week’s Hail, you will find important updates, including the latest information from Health New Zealand, regarding measles and details about the change of date for our Senior (Years 12 and 13) Prizegiving. Please take a few moments to read through these updates carefully.
As we continue through this vibrant season of celebration and change, I am filled with gratitude for the warmth of this community and the shared sense of purpose that makes Dio such a special place.
Ngā manaakitanga,
Angee Robertson
Key Events Next Week
Week 2
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Tuesday 14 October – Level 2 Drama Production, PMC, 7pm
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Wednesday 15 October – Level 2 Drama Production, PMC, 7pm
Pop In Your Diary
Week 3
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Monday 20 October – 8.30-1.00pm Year 13 Retreat (SM)
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Tuesday 21 October – Senior Prizegiving, Chapel 1.30pm-3.30pm
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Wednesday 22 October – Founders day service, Chapel 11.45am-12.45am
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Wednesday 22 October – Dio Day celebrations 12.45pm-2.30pm
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Friday 24 October – Leaver Service, Chapel 11.15am-12.45pm
Week 4
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Monday 27 October – Labour day
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Tuesday 28 – Friday 31 October – Junior Exams
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Wednesday 29 October – Year 11 Production, Hall & PMC 7pm
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Thursday 30 October – Year 11 Production, Hall & PMC 7pm