Alum High Tea

Programme: 

2.00pm Doors open

2.10pm Welcome from Principal

2.15pm Guest Speaker - Joan Skinner

2.30pm Acknowledgement of the Year 13s who are now becoming Alums

2.45pm Afternoon tea served followed by mix and mingle and book sales

Limited parking is available please use public transport if you can!

Guest Speaker: Joan Skinner

Joan Skinner has been a midwife for 50 years, and during that time it's fair to say, she's seen it all.

Since starting in the profession in 1976, midwifery has undergone extraordinary change; both in terms of the social and political context here in New Zealand, but also the way women are supported to give birth.

She's seen a growing reliance on technology, the re-acceptance of birth at home, and the return of midwifery autonomy.

Joan Skinner has recently written a book, Labour of Love, which is part social history of midwifery in New Zealand, but also part memoir about her incredible career. You will be able to purchase a signed copy of Joan's book on the day!

Beyond her time working here in Aotearoa, Joan has also consulted for the World Health Organization and the United Nations, including in Afghanistan, North Korea and Cambodia.