Careers “Expose-me to the World”

21 June 2017 The hall was full of activity during the ‘Careers Expose-me to the World’ event, held last Wednesday. There were many different tertiary and training providers there to inspire our students and advise them about the various options available once they leave high school. Check out some of the photos from the day! […]

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Careers “Expose-me to the World”

21 June The hall was full of activity during the ‘Careers Expose-me to the World’ event, held last Wednesday. There were many different tertiary and training providers there to inspire our students and advise them about the various options available once they leave high school. Check out some of the photos from the day! […]

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Matariki

26 June 2017 Matariki is the Māori name for the star cluster known as the Pleiades or the Seven Sisters. To observe the rising of Matariki, heralding the beginning of the Māori New Year, we celebrate the event with whanau and friends. This year our celebrations are focusing on Māori rongoā – Māori medicine, including […]

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Head Boy

15 June 2017 It’s been an exciting start to the year for Head Boy Matt who has been involved in a number of events across Auckland. The first of these was speaking to a group at AUT for Changemakers, where he talked about his journey in politics, business and his experience as a volunteer.  Matt […]

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Midgets Champ

3 June 2017 Congratulations to Year 9 Jakeb for an outstanding Speedway season racing Quarter Midgets. Jakeb was awarded first overall points in the Youth Division and won the Sportsmanship Trophy at the recent prize-giving ceremony. His successes also include winning the big 15 lap Les Behere Trophy Race in Waharoa, 3rd overall at the […]

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Speedway Champion

20 May 2017 Congratulations to Year 12 student Ben for coming 1st overall on points in Adult Division Two and for picking up Most Improved Driver at the Speedway TQ Midget Prize-giving held recently. Ben also ranked 5th at the New Zealand North Island Championships, 7th at the New Zealand Grand Prix and 12th overall […]

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Staff Professional Development

19 May 2017 Professional development is an integral part of our continual process of self-review and improvement. Our recent session held on our school marae, Panuku, was led by Whaea Rere August, our Head of Te Reo Māori. The session had a targeted focus on cultural responsiveness and our staff used this opportunity to build […]

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Youth EnviroLeaders’ Forum

16 May 2017 Congratulations to Year 12 student Elijah who had the honour of being selected to attend the annual Youth EnviroLeaders’ Forum (YELF) along with 60 other students from all over New Zealand and the Pacific. The week long adventure-based learning event is held in conjunction with the Sir Peter Blake Trust and the […]

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Hospice Youth Ambassador

3 May 2017 Alumna Grace Burton-McKeich has been showing her community spirit and honouring the memory of her grandmother by volunteering as a youth ambassador as part of Hospice West Rangatahi. Grace is an accomplished, well rounded young woman who sets high standards for herself. Through this commitment she also gained an academic scholarship to […]

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