dirk’s discussions

Kia ora koutou, Most of you will have received the alert about moving to Level Two in response to the community transmission of Covid in Auckland. At this stage for us in Wellington, the response is mainly cautionary. We have … Continue reading →

Kia ora koutou e te whanauToday I want to give a big shout out to you all. We have seen demonstrated over the past few weeks, many examples of how whanau have pulled together to provide a safe, healthy, happy … Continue reading →

Kia ora i te whanau, Today the Prime Minister announced the move from Level 4 to Level 3 on April 27. The principles of Alert Level Three are still the same. If you are able to stay at home you … Continue reading →

Kia ora koutou i te whanau, I trust that you are all well in your bubbles. I know that being in my bubble has allowed me plenty of time to do the things that I enjoy. I hope that you … Continue reading →

Kia ora e te whanau Two weeks into lockdown at Level 4 and I just want to share some key messages with you in regard to what is happening for you and your whanau particularly in relation to education. We … Continue reading →

Kia ora koutou e te whanau,One week on from when we were ordered into lockdown. How’s it going for you all.I know the teachers are working hard to try and get in touch with you all. While it is schoolholidays, … Continue reading →

Day Two – Lockdown Kia ora e te whanau, Here we are on day two of our lockdown. Just so you know we are on holidays from the end of the day. A big shout out to those of you … Continue reading →

Kia ora i te whanau, While I had the chance to speak briefly with many of you yesterday, I thought I would take the opportune it to share a few thoughts and keep in touch. It seems paradoxical that connection … Continue reading →

Kia ora koutou ki te whanau o Avalon School, I speak on behalf of our Avalon School Family when I say that our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the Christchurch Mosque shootings. As the horrific events … Continue reading →