Craighead Diocesan School
LINDY GR AHAM, PRINCIPAL
2021 WAS ANOTHER DISRUPTED
year in terms of teaching and learning. With the country at COVID-19 Alert Level Two, we had to rearrange the way we usually conclude the school year – such as running prize-givings via livestream and modifying our traditional Leavers’ Ball format! But we got there.
The Omicron variant of
COVID-19 continues to challenge us all across Aotearoa New Zealand. More than ever, the strong, grounded values inherent in the Craighead school community provide all those within it some reassurance and consistency. We continue to push forward as a school, and remain determined to make the best of the situation we find ourselves in. As always, we are very pleased with the consistently high academic attainment by our senior students in NCEA for 2021!
One of the highlights for our school community last year was in supporting our three Old Girl Olympians when they competed at the Tokyo ‘2020’ Olympic Games. Congratulations to Natalie Rooney (Trapshooting), Lauren Bruce (Hammer Throw), and Emma Dyke (Rowing) for gaining selection to compete at the highest level of competition in their respective sports. Emma and the New Zealand Women’s Rowing Eight crew won a silver medal, which is an outstanding achievement!
There will be numerous and varied challenges to negotiate during 2022, but we are confident that it will be an exciting time for the staff and students of Craighead. Our refurbished kitchen is now fully operational under the management of new catering company Cater Plus. Our Board of Proprietors are progressing plans to upgrade the historic Shand House, and we are in the initial concept stage of replacing the large West Watson teaching, learning and administration block.
Head Students for 2022, Alysha Bradley and Zara Coleman, appreciate the importance of assisting new students to transition to secondary school. Our Year 13 students are relishing their role as ‘Big Sisters’!
Although we are not currently in a position to offer personalised tours of our school for prospective enrolments in 2023 or beyond (due to visitor restrictions), we will soon be able to offer a ‘virtual tour’ of our school that families can access from home. We remain confident that, for those looking for a progressive, inclusive values-based Christian education in the Anglican tradition, Craighead can provide a unique education for your daughters.
‘Embrace me, Build you, Love us’