Our jazz department recently competed in the National Youth Jazz Competition in Tauranga. After rehearsing and practicing for weeks throughout the term our bands proudly performed their pieces and received outstanding awards. The 46th year of this annual competition consisted of 23 big bands and 48 combos competing, making the competition intense. Our school sent […]
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Mr Bacon left us at the beginning of March to pursue his career closer to home and whānau. He was a valued teacher for the last nine years, and member of the SLT. With his great presence and respect, he spearheaded a number of initiatives throughout the school that we hope will continue to flourish
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On 13 March 2024, the Year sevens had their ‘Big Day In!’ We were told that this day was all about fun, enjoying ourselves and connecting as a year group, so we were all ecstatic when the day finally came. When I first arrived at school, I knew that I was going to take every
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Last Thursday, a group of our Prefect Team attended a Leadership Conference at the Due Drop Centre, Manukau, hosted by GRIP. Around 300 delegates, representing 20 New Zealand schools, heard messages and expert advice on how to grow leadership at their kura. The experience was thoroughly enjoyable as well as highly valuable as our student
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Congratulations to the following students who have demonstrated impressive knowledge in their chosen subject and achieved the following academic success. SILVER academic badges for Level 1 Merit endorsed (50 merit or excellence credits at level 1 or above): Mike Haddad Reginald Fidow Selai Ahovelo Emily Locke Ava Neems Leonie Huynh Kingston Smith Cameron Motion Alexan
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We enjoyed a fantastic Athletics Day on Friday, 23 February 2024 – thank you to all the staff and students who contributed to its success. Congratulations to the following students who broke school records on the day: Layan Alboutros (Junior Girls high jump) Mya Tubu (Senior Girls 100m) Eirynn Belonio (Junior Girls 300m) Jessica East
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Join us for an afternoon/evening celebration on Saturday 16 March 2024 for an opportunity to tour our college, reconnect with ex students and staff, share canapés, light dinner, and enjoy guest speakers from past years. The order of the day will be: 3 – 5pm: Tour of our college, canapés, refreshments (cash bar) and opportunity
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Congratulations to the following students who have been awarded junior school trophies in 2023: Ali Afakasi Award for 2023: Thalia Lam Outstanding Scholar in Literacy Award: Aryamoana Ah Fook Outstanding Scholar in Numeracy Award: Yichen Xing Lions’ Service to Community Award: Ariane Cordeiro 2023 Stella Maris Trophy: 8DNN 2023 Stella Maris Shield: 8GNS 2023 Cultural
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We would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy summer holiday. However, we do know that the festive season and holidays brings about a lot of stress. Below are a few national support services and helplines which you can access if you need: In the case of an emergency, dial 111 You can get
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On 2 December 2023, Annette, Grace and Dr Laux attended a Christmas party at Percy Café, in Māngere where they had the honour in finally share the unique surprise parcels crafted during the year. Annette initiated the idea of repurposing yoghurt pots into charming hand-painted seedling pots. Each parcel included a sunflower seed, a pair
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