Uplands Kindergarten
Looking to step up in the New Year?
Want to be part of something special?
We are on the search for a new Head Teacher at Uplands Kindergarten. Our current Head Teacher is retiring after nearly 20 years and we are searching for someone equally special to take over the reins in the New Year.
We are a small community-based centre of 43 children whose philosophy has its foundations born from our Christian values which are woven into our day and provides a model for the interactions and mutual respect for our tamariki, kaiako, whānau, and local community.
The role is highly people-focused with support for administration from the church team.
The successful candidate will:
Role model our Christian values within their everyday interactions
Be kind, authentic and respectful
Have strong leadership qualities, ability to build trust and connection within our community
Have experience in mentoring a team
Ability to communicate and listen in a variety of ways
Be highly organised and have an understanding of shared leadership
View learning as a journey
Understanding and experience of ERO, MOE requirements, ECE legislation, and the impact and use of policies and procedures.
In return we offer:
The opportunity to guide an established team
Support into the role- the manager is intending to leave in March
A collaborative team
Support from the church community, the role is highly people-focused
Great working hours 8am-4.30pm and open hours of 8.30am–3.30pm allowing opportunity for collaborative team dialogue.
Happy to chat over the phone about this opportunity to see if it's right for you.
How to apply
Please send your CV and direct enquiries to:
Yvonne Groot
yvegroot@gmail.com
(027) 487 9116
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Urgent Community Support Needed for Representing New Zealand on the World Stage!
Tēnā koe (Hi) Neighbours,
I trust this request finds you well.
I am writing to seek your support for my sponsorship request.
I am an Old Boy of Auckland Grammar School, alongside the fact that I am an alpine skier who began with Special Olympics New Zealand and now represent New Zealand under Virtus International, the global governing body for elite athletes with an intellectual impairment.
Paralympics New Zealand is the affiliated national member organisation for Virtus, responsible for elite athlete pathways and development. I have been officially endorsed and classified to compete for New Zealand at the upcoming Virtus Open Alpine Ski Championships from late January to February, where I am currently the only athlete in my classification.
First and foremost, I am a Double Gold Medallist from the 2007 and 2011 Special Olympics National Winter Games, and I represented New Zealand at the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games in PyeongChang, winning Bronze in Slalom and placing 6th in Super Giant Slalom and 7th in Giant Slalom. Alongside this, I have contributed as a volunteer to major international sporting events, including the 2010 Inaugural Youth Olympic Games and the 2015 Southeast Asian Games, and served on the 60th Committee for The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Aotearoa New Zealand.
As I prepare to represent New Zealand on the international stage as a Virtus para-athlete, every moment of training and every bit of support, including financial contributions, counts towards this journey of dedication and excellence.
Notably, I am at present dedicating myself to my training, while maintaining the focus and determination required as I prepare to compete at my best in the upcoming Virtus Open Alpine Ski Championships in Tarvisio, Italy, and Kitzbühel, Austria.
Skiing is a sport that demands discipline, resilience, and precision, and each race requires strength and the confidence that comes from knowing I have a community standing behind me. My journey is far from over, and I now need your support more than ever as I work to secure my position at the Paralympic Winter Games in 2030, once the selection regulations are finalised, as they are currently being confirmed following the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Virtus International.
Most importantly, I remain fully committed to intensive training and performance development, intending to win a medal at the Virtus Open Alpine Ski Championships and progress towards sponsorship opportunities with High Performance Sport New Zealand.
Thus, with the relevant regulations uncertain in order to compete at the international level, rigorous preparation is essential to cover all contingencies, whilst ensuring I am fully ready should a regulation be implemented. That said, the FIS and Virtus memorandum highlights the vital importance of inclusion in winter sports:
www.fis-ski.com....
In light of the above, given limited sponsorship, financial support is crucial. Any donation, no matter the amount, makes a significant difference, and introductions to potential funders are warmly welcomed. Donations can be made via my Givealittle Fundraising and/or Pledge Me pages. Here are the links for more info: givealittle.co.nz... and www.pledgeme.co.nz....
Every contribution makes a meaningful difference. Additionally, it would be greatly appreciated if you could simply share my page, as your support helps me stay on the slopes, refine my skills, and pursue excellence on the international stage. If you know of any sponsors who may be able to provide support, I would be grateful if you could connect me with them at davidee@outlook.co.nz.
Attached is a letter of support for your kind consideration for any future sponsors or funders.
Lastly, your support enables me to continue training, competing, and representing New Zealand at the highest level.
Thank - you.
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