Kia Ora RVS Community,
Several years ago we surveyed to find your thoughts on camps, the outcome of this being the current way we organise camps. Camps run for all year groups from Y5 to Y12 every two years rather than every year to keep costs down. This has worked relatively well in the past but due to further camp cost increases combined with inflation, the cost pressure may be too much for families. The last survey was strong in its message that you wanted camps to go ahead as long as there was plenty of notice regarding the costs involved. We are planning next years round of camps and would like to know your thoughts. The issue families face with the current model is when there are several students in a family heading away on camp in the same year, the costs mount up quickly. Here are three proposals that could be the direction we take in the future. Proposal One Camps happen every year for every year level, generally combined eg. Y5&6, Y7&8. Proposal Two: All year levels from Y5 to Y12 attend a camp in every even year, eg 2024, 2026... (Current) Proposal Three: A - Every even year we do a Y5/6 camp B - Every odd year we do a Y9/10 camp. C - Every year the Y12/13 students will have an opportunity to attend a leadership conference or something similar. D - Something else Please fill in the survey below and we will compile the results and let you know the outcome. Thank you for your input. Best regards, Dave Pauling Principal Kia ora koutou, it is great to be back. I am very grateful for the gift of time, the ability to read, think, connect with family and hand over the mantle of Principalship. The Term 2 sabbatical has been a huge privilege. A one term sabbatical comes around every five years for principals and certainly helps to bring clarity and a re-fresh of energy. I read at least six books, visited schools, enjoyed my daughter's 21st birthday and many other things. None of this would have been possible without the dedication of Mr. Julian Adamson and Mrs. Malanie van der Vyver stepping up and taking on the leadership role during Term 2. They did an excellent job and I thank them for their work and commitment.
Thank you to the CREW and all those who helped on the working bee, the place is looking amazing! Among the work was the wonderful instillation of the Share Shed. Please check it out when you get the chance. A short blog today, essentially to say I am back and looking forward to Term 3 and 4 here at RVS. Our first year of Y13 graduations with many more to come.
Richmond View School, while led, worked in, attended by and supported by imperfect humans, has the blessing of a perfect Father. Please continue to pray for His guidance and presence as we pursue excellence in His Kingdom via His ways. I look forward to seeing you around the school in the near future. Ngā mihi nui Dave Pauling Principal |
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