CAREY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 2025 S1 WEEK 17

Woo hoo!

The semester is (basically) over. You’ve reached the top! Way to go! You’re either already celebrating, resting, or planning for next year—unless you have a few last minute things to do for assessments, which are due in just a few hours! Either way, you are extremely close to 2025 semester one being done and dusted, and that is amazing.

Despite all this, there are a couple important notices we have for you, so read on even if you are done.

When the clock strikes midnight…

All assignments for semester one are due by 11.59pm TONIGHT. So, when the clock strikes midnight, it’ll all be over. If you are tying a nice little bow on your final assessment, do mind the deadline .

Re-enrolment for semester two

If you are planning to study next term, don’t forget to re-enrol. If you don’t remember how to do that, you can, as always, check with Neroli.

Final grades

Results for semester one will be made live Friday, 11 July. So, don’t pester your lecturers for grades before then .

Semester two pōwhiri

Semester two 2025 begins Monday, 21 July. As usual, we begin with a special pōwhiri to welcome in new students. This semester, we will also welcome our new principal, Paul Jones.

Current students are invited to attend and welcome new students and staff to the Carey whānau. Orientation will begin at 8.30am (please arrive by 8.15am). Please register online if you plan to attend.

The library

The library is quietly bustling with students hard at work on assessments. For the last week of the term, staff are keen as to assist you with anything you need. Flick them an email, give them a call (09 526 0347), or stop by the library.

Library Hours until start of semester two (21 July)*

Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm

Saturday: CLOSED

*During the three week, inter-semester break, the library will be closed intermittently due to the new campus move. You can still borrow and return books, but check the library website or call for updated information.

CAREY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 2025 S1 WEEK 15

You’re so close!

It’s the end of week 15 (woah, so fast!!!), and lectures are wrapping up on Monday.

Assessments are just around the corner, but your hard work is paying off. You’ve nearly made it! Keep going; these last weeks are important, so finish strong!

Semester two enrolment (and scholarship applications)

For those of you who are planning to take classes next term, be sure to enrol through the Student Portal.

Also, if you are planning to apply for a scholarship, you need to have those in by 30 June. If you need a hand or have a question, email Neroli.

The end of the semester is coming!

We’re officially getting close to the end of the semester. That means all assignments need to be turned in by Friday, 27 June.

Turning assessments in

Connect with Neroli immediately if you think you might not make your deadline.

Carey’s new principal

The Carey Baptist College Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Paul Jones to the role of Principal of Carey, starting later in June 2025, beginning in time for the second semester at Carey in July.

We will formally welcome Paul and his family at our semester two orientation on Monday, 21 July at 8.30am.

Karakia on hiatus until next semester

Our weekly karakia gatherings have been transformative this year, and we can’t wait for what’s in store in semester two. But, you’ll have to wait just a little bit as karakia won’t take place until week one of semester two. In the meantime, learn how to listen to every week’s recording of this past semester and how to find our Spotify playlist below:

Catch up on the recordings

Check out the recordings from karakia is also on CareyOnline, so check that out if you missed it.

Been enjoying our worship?

If you’ve been loving our time together, Kevin Park has created a Carey Spotify playlist of some of the worship songs we have sung together during our karakia gatherings. Check it out! Also, if you want to add more songs to the playlist, give Kevin a shout.

The library

The library staff are keen as to assist you with anything you need, especially as you work on final assessments. Flick them an email, give them a call (09 526 0347), or stop by the library.

Library Hours

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

Make up Monday

Make up Monday is the last day of lectures, and it’s this coming week for Learning to Live, Prophets, Christian Spirituality, and Mission of God. These will be the final, final lectures of the term, so soak them in!

Semester two textbook list

Books! You love them, and we’ve got a list of them. If you are taking classes in term two, you’ll want to check out the textbook list for semester two courses.

Many are available through the library, but check out the list soon in case you need to buy some. As a reminder, Carey does not sell textbooks, but we’ve got all the details you need to track them down.