CAREY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 2025 S2 WEEK 13

Student Focus Groups

There is still time to sign up for a focus group, and we want to hear from you! We are interested in how you are finding study here and what ideas you might have for how things could be even better. Focus groups are available for the following qualification cohort groups:

• NZ Certificate and NZ Diploma (Thursday, 23 October from 11am-12pm)

• NZ Certificiate and NZ Diploma (Friday, 24 October from 1-2pm)

• Bachelor of Applied Theology (Thursday, 23 October from 1-2pm)

• Bachelor of Applied Theology (Friday, 24 October from 9-10am)

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Theology (Thursday, 23 October from 9-10am)

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Theology (Friday, 24 October from 11am-12pm)

Can’t make one of the above times?

If you can’t make a focus group during the day, we have a couple options in the evening. These groups will not be programme-specific, so you can come along no matter what qualification you are working on.

• Wednesday, 22 October from 7-8pm

• Thursday, 23 October from 6-7pm

If you are working on one of the above qualifications and would like to participate, just complete this brief form and sign up for the focus group for your programme.

NOTE: All focus groups will take place on Zoom, so you do not need to come on-site.

…of the semester is near!

But there’s still time. We’re officially getting close to the end of the semester. That means all assessments need to be turned in by Friday, 14 November.

Assessments handed in up to one week after the due date are marked with 10% late penalty; assessments handed in between 7-14 days are marked pass/fail. Assessments handed in after the two-week period normally are not marked and receive a fail grade. So, be on time!

If you need an extension, chat to Neroli if you think you might not make your deadline.

2026 enrolment

If you are wanting to enrol in 2026, please connect directly with Neroli Hollis. No new applications needed. Just chat to Neroli—she’ll get you sorted!

Important StudyLink deadline

If you're planning on studying in 2026, 16 December is a very important date. Even though it seems far away, it's one you just can't miss. Applying for your student allowance or loan before 16 December gives you the best chance of having everything sorted and ready for the start of your course in 2026.

If you’ve had a student allowance or loan in the last 12 months, login to MyStudyLink and use the Returning Application to apply. It'll take less than five minutes!

Weekly karakia

Come along at 11:15 on Tuesday in te whare karakia to worship together next week, and you can listen to karakia recordings on CareyOnline. Check them out!

Final karakia at 473 Great South Road

Tuesday, 28 October will be the final karakia at our current building. We will be hosting a special farewell, and we’re honoured that Brian Smith, former Carey principal, will be sharing the message for this occasion, helping us reflect on God’s goodness and faithfulness in this place. You are welcome to join via Zoom.

Carey alumni are invited to attend, so we will be hosting an overflow gathering in one of the lecture rooms. If you are on-site, just know things will be a bit different.

The library

Anna, Mei Ling, and Siong are keen as ever 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

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 6:30pm
• Friday: 9am to 5pm
• Saturday: 10am to 12:30pm

Preparing to move

Remember to ask the library staff if you need help locating an item, and please do not reshelve books or remove the dividers between books. Not too much longer until we are in the new building!

Course evaluation feedback

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback for course evaluations. Your valuable input is being reviewed by your teachers, and they’ll cover that in class soon.