Takoto mai e te rangtira kua mau kawakawa te tihi o Aoraki maunga. E tangi hotu te ngākau o tō whānau o Core i tō wehenga atu me te māuiui kua kawe e koe i ngā tau tata. Makere atu i ngā mamaetanga ka aro tō titiro i ngā mahi papai kua mahia e koe tēnei mātou e mihi.
Ka rere hoki te mihi ki tōna whānau ki a Ronnie ki ōna tamariki kia piki te ora me te māramatanga ki a rātou.
It is with the deepest sadness and respect for a splendid friend, trusted colleague, and hugely loved "original" of our company, that we write to say that Dr Vince Ham has passed away at home today, surrounded by the love and thoughts of his family and friends.
Vince's last days have been in the company of his wider whānau as well as his closest blended family and Ronnie who all love him dearly. His fight against cancer and its effects have taken their toll on his body while he remained with us, a man of enormous strength, integrity, and foresight. We know that the messages of support and the shared memories from our team have also been reflected in the massive response from the many friends and colleagues who he has touched in some way over the years. Vince was planning, thinking, caring, and loving throughout the past months, weeks and days, with a strength that was amazing and so very typical of him throughout his life with us.
As we remember Vince we see the mark of the man printed in the soul of our company. He has been the guardian of our vision, and of the values upon which the company is based. There will, as long as CORE exists, remain that imprint of a great man, with a huge love of life and a wide and inclusive vision for learning and education, at the heart of our company.
Our loss of Vince is profound, and our hearts go out to his wife Ronnie and his wider family/whānau right now. A mighty totara has fallen in the forest of Tane. We all share the loss and send our love and thoughts.
Ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou
CORE Education Staff
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I feel far away from you all. Sending love. I just don't get it. I will miss you dear Vince. A mighty Totara indeed.
Vince,
When a Totara falls in a forest, people have often wondered who hears it?
The mighty Totara which fell today has been heard and felt by many. That Totara is you – strong and splendid, you had the breadth and depth to 'think beyond' the canopy. To plot and plan a direction (complete with a pointy bit) slowly but surely just like the Totoara. Your journey will be recalled and shared often. Be proud of your legacy.
Vince, may you look with wonder at your future ahead, and know that the gap which has been left in our canopy is treasured and honored. As your vision filters down through to the forest floor of Tane, know that your bright light reaches many. Be safe in your travels. Know that you are kept in many hearts.
Vince was an amazing person whose life and work will continue to have enormous influence. My heart goes out to Ronnie, Sophie and Mal – you are in my thoughts.
Vince touched the lives of so many through the gentle, yet thought provoking challenges he posed to many NZ educators. I know that I will be richer and my thinking a lilttle clearer for the short times I was able to walk alongside him in my educational journey.
A mighty totara indeed. The time I spent with CORE and the e-fellows was a time of huge learning and much laughter and friendhship and Vince was at the heart of it. So many lives have been enriched by contact with Vince. His legacy will live on.
He was a wonderful colleague who left a big footprint on our world. Not many get that chance and Vince used it so well, for so many.
Doesn't seem right without him here.
Vince's ideas, thinking and personality were always inspiring and still keep on touching children's lives through those of us he taught, mentored and motivated. Very sad.
Deepest sympathy to both Vince's family and the team at Core for tne passing of a true eLegend. Vince's legacy will live on as we all work together to build the educational future that he dreamed about. Kia kaha at this time of great sorrow.
I will always remember the support, care, the interest taken and his lovely sense of humour during my time as an e fellow. Rest in peace Vince. Arohanui Carol
Vince touched the lives of many with his innovation and future thinking. Thoughts with all. Kia kaha.
This is such sad news. Vince will be dearly missed and has contributed so much to the education system for New Zealand. My sincere condolences to Vince's family. Rest in peace Vince.
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Adieu old friend from our Nelson pasts where we were both exposed to what a life's mission and passion, learning could be.