Farewell

Thank you to all those parents and children who have wished me well in my retirement.  I have enjoyed my time at Oaklands and although I leave today, I will always remember the parents, staff and children that I have met and worked with.  It has been a highlight getting to know so many new families through our parent meetings and I know you will continue to support your children and their schooling.  Enjoy the holidays with your children.  My very best wishes to you all.   

Raising children bilingually - free public lecture

Thursday 15 September 5.30 - 7.00 pm.

I am sorry that this is such late notice but I only heard about this meeting today.  It is a free lecture and discussion for parents and caregivers who are raising children with two or more languages.  You do not have to register.  Refreshments will be supplied.  It will be held at the College of Education, Dovedale Campus, Otakaro Building L1.

Check out:

http://www.education.canterbury.ac.nz/languages/ or una.cunningham@canterbury.ac.nz

Many, many thanks

This morning I was very privileged to be farewelled by the wonderful parents of our English language learners.  Thank you for the wonderful card and all the kind messages and gifts - I appreciate them very much.  I was also humbled by the speech that Kathleen gave - the fact that she spoke completely in Maori was incredible, but I know how hard she has been studying Te Reo.  I felt very honoured.

As you all know, I will be retiring at the end of this term - I will miss you all - but it is time for me to spend more time with my family and pursue some of my other interests.  I appreciate the support you have given me, Kathleen, and your children by attending our meetings, being such a big part of our Multicultural Day and supporting our school in the many ways that you do.

Some of you have talked to me about your child's class for next year.  Please check today's school newsletter, as there is an item in there that will give you some important information.