Welcome back year 8’s!

Term 2 has started and in Year 8 we have hit the ground running. It has been so fantastic to see everyone back, ready to launch into learning, socialise with peers, set new goals and meet new challenges. It has been fantastic to see so many students return in full school uniform with enthusiasm to get back into learning.

Our focus in Term 2 this year is on perseverance and resilience, which will see our Year 8s work on setting goals and challenging themselves and each other to be our best. This term we also have 2 PCYC team challenge excursions, which will see 8B, 8C, 8D and 8E complete an intense and fun obstacle course with Geoff Taylor, a course 8A thoroughly enjoyed last term. Congratulations to 8A for having an awesome go on the track with Geoff and a special mention to Tayah S and Kade for their persistence and dedication to completing the course!

This term we also welcome Leah Cannon as our class captains in 8B. Congratulations Leah. The class captains this year have worked hard to keep our display boards, newsletters and grade assemblies fun, up to date and relevant. You should all be proud of your work so far. I look forwards to working with you again this term!

Thank you for a brilliant first week back Year 8s!

Miss Emily Devlin

Year 8 report from 8B class captains:

It feels great being back at school this term and seeing everyone again! This term has lots of fun things planned such as the upcoming PCYC excursions for Year 8, the cross-country carnival and our PHS vs Mountain Heights sports day.

Classes have also been lots of fun with the study of travel in Japanese classes, cooking up a feast (including caramel slice and Shepard’s pie) in Food Studies, the girls in Sports for girl have also been getting a workout which could help with the upcoming cross-country! Go Tarapa!

Last term the class captains came up with the Parkland’s Positive and Perseverance award, recognising students who uphold our core values and demonstrate persistence; we are happy to announce the first winner of this award for Term 2 to Danika Johnston who upholds our core values and has put 100% into her classes. Well done Danika! Welcome back all Year 8s looking; let's all look forward to a great Term 2.

Leah Cannon