Year 9 Liv had a great time competing at the Scholastic Surfing Competition held in Gisborne over the holidays; she enjoyed the healthy competition and was happy with her individual third place result. But for her the most enjoyable part of this four day event was the fact that she was surfing as part of […]
Our Year 12 History buffs were in for a treat when they visited The National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy in Devonport. Students’ toured the Torpedo Bay Naval Museum and the North Head tunnel complex, gathering information about this historic place that is significant in the lives and memories of many New Zealanders. […]
Although they battled the elements at times, 19 students and 3 teachers had an incredible time during their overnight camp on Rangitoto and Motutapu. Pitching their tents at picturesque Home Bay, these Year 13 students completed their last PE achievement standard focusing on safety in the outdoors. This included fantastic team work which helped them […]
We are taking a look back at one of the highlights of Term 3, our production ‘Fame – The Musical’ which was held in August. We are delighted to share some amazing photos of our super-talented actors, singers, dancers and musicians! A huge big thank you goes out to all the teachers and students who […]
The recent wintry blast didn’t stop our intrepid students and teachers from taking part in the Hillary Outdoors Camp in Tongariro National Park! Although the weather was wild, students’ got stuck into activities such as bush-craft, navigation, mountaineering, snow skills, rock climbing, abseiling and caving. During the week of adventure-based learning, students were pushed out […]
Our Pliable Arts students took a look behind the scenes during their cross curricula social studies assessment and learned about the serious ethical and environmental concerns around the fashion industry. Students created an art installation in the library to share what they learned and raise awareness of their friends and classmates about this important issue. […]
Deputy Head Girl Grace was awarded the Phil Twyford Parliamentary Internship at Senior Prizegiving last year and recently spent a week in Wellington with the Minister for Transport and Housing. This unique experience offers students the chance to see behind the scenes of parliament and meet the movers and shakers who run our country. Grace […]
Our Business Studies students have access to quality support, information and mentorship and this is showing through in their business achievements and success in the Young Enterprise Scheme so far this year. YES 2017 National Award winning CEO of Olelei, and alumni, Matt came to share his expertise with our students and give them ideas […]
Healthy rivalry resulted in students uniting in their School Houses to compete in a term two game of Capture the Flag on the turf during lunchtime. This high energy exercise was an awesome way for students to warm up during a cool winter day and get to know their fellow house-mates at the same time, […]
Our First XI Boys Hockey Team have proven they have what it takes in this year’s competition and have been promoted up a Grade! We are seeing some great form on the turf and are now halfway through the season. Our experienced existing side are getting better and better, having been joined by some outstanding […]
