During the recent school holidays, two of our students Ruairi Daniela and Shelby Nicholson attended a fully funded trip to Houston, Texas as part of the Pūhoro Maori STEM Academy run by Massey University. Ruari was recently interviewed by the Manawatu Standard to talk about the trip. Click here to read the full article. Shelby has also written an excellent account of their trip. Click here to read her article. Photo credit: David Unwin (Stuff)
Year 10 Camps will run during Week 7 of Term 4 (26 November - 30 November 2018). These camps give students the chance to experience new things that cannot be taught in the classroom environment. Students who participate in these camps come back with stories of overcoming challenges, working co-operatively and having heaps of fun.
Camps are run in groups of up to 30 people and the students select the camp that appeals most. Please note that at times students may not always get their first choice. Camp choice forms have been issued to Year 10 students. Students must return these forms by Friday 1 June.
These camps range in price but can cost as much as $500. As this is a costly exercise, particularly so close to Christmas, we can set up automatic payments anytime to help budget for this. Forms are available at the office. Alternatively, you can contribute to your student’s camp fund at any time by making a small payment at the school office or online via the Portal.
A copy of the camp letter and choice form can be downloaded here.
The school will be closed on Friday 18 May due to a Teacher Only Day. Parents/caregivers will need to make alternative arrangements for their son/daughter on this day.
A reminder, the Seeking Success Op-Shop (located next to the College Library) is open every lunchtime. The Op Shop will also be open for a SPECIAL LATE NIGHT on Thursday 17 May from 3.30pm-6.30pm. This coincides with the Senior Interview Evening. All items are $2 with proceeds going to the Seeking Success fund.
A reminder that the first Senior and Junior Parent/Teacher Interviews for 2018 are scheduled for Thursday 17 May (Years 11, 12 and 13) and Thursday 24 May (Years 9 and 10). Please note that the school will close at 3pm on the day of the interview evenings. We encourage all parents/caregivers to attend so that they can actively monitor their child's academic progress.
Bookings for Parent/Teacher Interviews can be completed online. The booking process is user-friendly making it easy for parents/caregivers to book appointments to meet with the son/daughter's teachers. Information regarding how to make bookings has been sent home with students. Please contact the school office on 356 4817 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have not received this information.
Congratulations to all of our former students who are graduating with tertiary qualifications this month. It is always rewarding to learn of their achievements. Four of our staff members will also be celebrating their academic successes this month. Ms Agius and Ms McEwan graduate with a Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary), Mr Ali with a Masters of Teaching and Learning, and Ms McLaren with a Masters of Teaching and Learning with Distinction.