CAREY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 2025 S1 WEEK 3

What are you feeling?

Overwhelmed? Anxious? Hopeful? Enthusiastic?

Whatever you are feeling, we hope you’re getting the hang of how things will go for the semester and are keeping yourself together, if not living your best life. We trust you’re finding community among your teachers and your classmates and that you feel like you can wrap your head around upcoming assignments.

If you need anything at all, there are heaps of resources available for your support and wellbeing, including our amazing student support staff. Feel free to send them an email for anything at all.

Need an extension?

If you are worried about getting your assessments done in time and would like to request an extension, please contact Neroli Hollis, and complete an Application for Extension form.

SASS sausage sizzle and FUN!

This is the week of the SASS sausage sizzle! Epic, unbelievable, extraordinary, life-changing—these are just a few of the words that you might be thinking after lunch next Tuesday.

On Tuesday, 25 March, SASS are hosting a sausage sizzle for everyone. And so much more than just sausages—there will be exciting activities and volleyball (if the weather cooperates), so there’s really no reason at all not to come if you are nearby!

Weekly Karakia Tuesday from 11:15am

Karakia was tremendous this past week, as Emma shared about Jesus’ encounter with the Pharisees on the Sabbath. This week, we wanted to take some time for all of us to reflect on what God has shown us through the first few weeks. It will be a special time of communal reflection and worship. Join us on-site if you can on Tuesday at 11:15am in the chapel.

Wanna catch up on the first three weeks?

The recordings from karakia are available for all students. These are unedited, full-service recordings so you can get a taste of what we do and hear the sermons as well.

The Library

Legendary is probably the first word you think of when you think of the library staff, right? If you need anything, flick them an email, give them a call (09 526 0347), or stop by the library. They are awesome!

Library Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 6.30pm 

Friday: 9am to 5pm

Saturday: 10am to 12.30pm

Updates to an important document

As you go about preparing for your upcoming assignments, there’s a lot to keep in mind. Be sure to check out the How to Submit an Assignment document on CareyOnline. It’s recently been updated with AI declaration questions, so even if you’ve done this before, take a squizz.

Certificate in Christian Leadership (Micro-credential)

In exciting news, we are offering the NZQA-accredited micro-credential, Certificate in Christian Leadership in Semester 2, 2025. This course introduces you to the theology and practice of Christian leadership. Gather a group from your church and join Christa and the staff team on a Tuesday night via Zoom. It’s going to be transformational!

Note: the micro-credential is not currently available for credit transfer into other programmes of study, though students can be dual-enrolled in this micro-credential and another Carey programme.

Going to Easter Camp?

…If you are going to Easter Camp and want to look awesome, there’s a special deal for you. All our current stock of Carey merchandise is on sale for you to wear and represent Carey (but only if you wear it at Easter Camp!).

$15 for t-shirts (usually $30)

$50 for hoodies (usually $65)

Want in? Just flick Julie an email, and she will get you looking snazzy.

CAREY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 2025 S1 WEEK 2

A Message from Your Student President

Kia ora koutou!

My name is Tim, and I am honoured to serve as the Carey Student Association (SASS) president at Carey this year. I’ve already had the pleasure of meeting some of you, either in person or via Zoom. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out. As your student president, I’m here to represent your voices and concerns within the Carey community.

You can contact me via email at timothy.cwsze@gmail.com, or feel free to have an in-person chat with me on-site. I look forward to serving and supporting you throughout the year!

Tim

Academic Committee Representatives

In addition to SASS support, Herman Yeung and Janine Rasmussen are the wonderful students representing you as the Student Academic Representatives on Academic Committee. The committee meets once every four to six weeks during the year, and the student reps attend to participate in the discussions, evaluation, and monitoring of all academic processes and policies here at Carey. They are your voice in a critical space that affects all our students.

If you have any feedback or ideas about how to make studying at Carey better, feel free to email Herman or Janine or chat to them if you see them around.

Sorting out your assessments

Just a friendly reminder to check the due dates for assessments, and plan accordingly.

Make sure you know the due dates and set out enough time before hand to get your research together. If you need help with referencing, be sure to keep reading below to find out where some helpful resources are.

Also, we’ve updated our assessment regulations this year, so make sure you have reviewed this information and are up to speed on appropriate use of AI and more. The Assessment Declaration page has also been changed, and you must submit one for ALL assessments. So, check that one out too—it’s in your course page(s) on CareyOnline, under the Assessments tab.

Community life, and a SASS sausage sizzle

We’ve got heaps of opportunities for you to connect with the Carey community throughout the week. On Mondays, you know about Coffee, Cake & Convo at 12.15 in the wharekai. Also, we have community lunch on Tuesdays after karakia.

And mark your calendars, because on 25 March, SASS are hosting a sausage sizzle for everyone. Every year, the SASS lunch is epic, so make sure you come along!

Weekly Karakia Tuesday from 11:15am

We loved hearing from Michael this past week, and Emma is going to keep us going through the Gospel of Mark next week. Join us on-site if you can on Tuesday at 11:15am in the chapel, even if you don’t normally come to campus.

Karakia recordings available online

The recordings from karakia weeks one and two are available for all students. These are unedited, full-service recordings so you can get a taste of what we do and hear the sermons as well.

The Library

Whether you’re online or on-site, Mei Ling, Anna, and Siong can help you get your resources, answer questions, and be around for support as you study. Flick them an email, give them a call (09 526 0347), or stop by the library whenever you need them. You can also find your Student Support Advisers, Denise and Jarrahmal, in the library as well.

Library Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 6.30pmFriday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 12.30pm

First Steps for new students

If you are a new student this term, don’t forget to complete First Steps on CareyOnline.

First Steps resources available for all students

Speaking of First Steps, even if you’ve completed the course previously, you can still view the videos on CareyOnline. Check out this one on Advanced Searching if you need a refresher for your assessments.

Raranga, a formation opportunity for you

If you’re not already part of a formation group with your programme, you are welcome to attend Raranga on Tuesday mornings throughout the semester from 10-11am.

If you're on-site, pop into Lecture Room 1 (LR1), and if you are out of Auckland, reach out to Nicola for a Zoom link.

Going to Easter Camp?

…If you are going to Easter Camp and want to look awesome, there’s a special deal for you. All our current stock of Carey merchandise is on sale for you to wear and represent Carey.

$15 for t-shirts (usually $30)
$50 for hoodies (usually $65)

Want in? Just flick Julie an email, and she will get you looking snazzy.