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Manutaki | Student Leaders
Congratulations
Our Manukura/Head Girl for 2025 is Kyla Thorstensen
Kyla will be supported by her Manutāiko/Deputy Head Girl, Harriet McLauchlan, and the Manutaki Rūnanga Ākonga/Head of School Council, Cleo Collins, along with the rest of the Manutaki team.
Talofa Lava,
O lou igoa o Kyla Thorstensen and I have the absolute honor of being your Manukura Headgirl of Kareti Kohini o Wairau for 2025.
This year, I am truly excited to be working alongside Harriet McLauchlan (Manutaiko – Deputy Head Girl) and Cleo Collins (Manutaki Rūnanga Ako – Head of Student Council) to create a school environment where every student feels encouraged to step out of their comfort zone. We want to inspire confidence, growth, and new experiences, making sure everyone has the chance to discover their potential. At the same time, we aim to foster a fun, inclusive atmosphere where school is not just a place for learning, but a space filled with friendships, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
My goal for this year is to build a strong sense of connection within our kura—not just within our year groups but across all levels, from juniors to seniors, and even with our teachers. I want to create a positive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. By strengthening relationships between all members of our school community, we can ensure that every student feels a true sense of belonging. Whether it’s through mentorship, school events, or everyday interactions, I hope to strengthen the bonds that make our kura feel like an Aiga.
Mā te kahukura, ka rere te manu – Adorn the bird with feathers that it may fly.
I can’t wait to see you all grow and see what this year brings!
Fa’afetai Lava
Kyla Thorstensen
Kia Ora koutou,
Ko Harriet tōku ingoa, and it is my honour and privilege to be the Manutāiko – Deputy Head Girl of Marlborough Girls College for 2025. I am truly excited for the year ahead and all the opportunities it will bring as we continue to grow together as a kura.
As I step into this role, I am looking forward to working alongside Manukura/Head Girl (Kyla Thorstensen) and the Manutaki Rūnanga Ākonga/Head of Student Council (Cleo Collins) and the wider manutaki team. Together, we are committed to ensuring that every student at MGC not only feels a sense of belonging within our kura but also knows that their voice is being heard and valued in shaping the future of our school. It is important that every student feels empowered to take part in creating a positive environment in which every student can thrive.
This year as a collective, we aim to deepen our connection throughout the school, encouraging pride in our achievements and shared vision. We recognise success is not achieved in isolation and that it is through collaboration, mutual support and shared effort that we can make the most meaningful lasting impact. “Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini” – Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many. As we work towards our goals, I am excited to see how our values of Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga and Whanaungatanga will continue to shine through in all that we do at MGC. I believe that together, we can achieve great things and can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and get involved in all opportunities we have to offer.
Ngā mihi nui,
Harriet McLauchlan
Kia ora e te whānau o Te Kāreti Kōhine o Wairau!
Ko Cleo Collins tōku ingoa, ā, he tino hōnore tēnei ki te tū hei Manutaki Rūnanga Ākonga mō te tau 2025.
This year, I am committed to ensuring that the student voice is heard, valued, and acted upon. I want to help create a kura where every student feels supported, empowered, and proud to be part of MGC. Our school values, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, and Kotahitanga are integral to this. By upholding these Uara, we can build a school culture where everyone where every student feels supported, empowered, and proud.
Mā te kahukura, ka rere te manu – Adorn the bird with feathers that it may fly. This whakataukī reflects my vision for 2025. Each of us has the potential to grow and succeed, and I want to help create opportunities for students to thrive, whether in leadership, academics, cultural pursuits, arts, or personal development.
Kei te hiahia au ki te whakapakari i te mana o ngā ākonga kia whai wāhi rātou ki ngā whakataunga nui e pā ana ki tō rātou hauora me tō rātou mātauranga. Ka haere tonu ngā kaupapa i whakatūria e ngā rūnanga ākonga o mua, pēnei i te Breakfast Club, ngā kohi pūtea mō ngā kaupapa hāpai i te hapori, me te whakarite kia mana te reo o ngā ākonga. At the same time, I want to introduce fresh initiatives that strengthen our school culture and ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging.
Ko te tūmanako, ka noho a MGC hei kāinga tūrangawaewae mō te katoa, hei wāhi e taea ai e koe te noho hei koe anō, ā, hei hapori e hiki tahi ana tātou i a tātou! I am so excited for the year ahead and can’t wait to work alongside you all to make 2025 a year to remember!
Ngā mihi nui,
Cleo Collins
Manutaki Rūnanga Ākonga 2025
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