Awatapu College Board of Trustees Vacancy

The Awatapu College Board of Trustees are looking to co-opt a member(s) to join our Board, due to the recent resignation of a Board member who has moved away from the Manawatu.

The area(s) that we would like to co-opt support in is around Maori / Pasifika achievement and engagement to enhance our academic outcomes for all students; in particular, for those who identify as Maori / Pasifika.  Likewise, with a number of property projects about to begin, a candidate with experience in building and project management would be a useful addition to our existing Board.

Expression of interests, clearly outlining what you could offer the Board in its governance, should be sent to the Board Secretary, Elizabeth Shand, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 4pm Wednesday 14 March 2018. We will be looking to make a decision at our Board meeting on 14 March 2018.

Elizabeth Shand
Board Secretary

Red Cross - Pathways to Settlement

Red Cross is the primary provider of support for families settling in Palmerston North under the refugee settlement programme. Red Cross currently settle 165 individuals (approximately 40 households) - many of whom are young people or children.

Red Cross are currently seeking willing volunteers to join their team and make a difference as a refugee support volunteer. Volunteers are essential for this programme as they provide much of the practical and social support that enables these families to get to know our city and to cope with the day to day tasks that may be challenging to them. For more information about the programme, please read the following information sheet. 

Volunteers are needed to help families arriving on 27 April 2018 build new lives in our community. All volunteers will take part in a comprehensive training course, starting on 13 March 2018.

If you would like to become a refugee support volunteer or would like further information, please contact Michelle Thomson, Red Cross Volunteer Trainer/Team Leader, by phoning 06 356 8152 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Alternatively, please visit the Red Cross website for more information or to register your interest.

Speed Skating News

Congratulations to former student Peter Michael who represented New Zealand at the Winter Olympics in South Korea recently. Peter narrowly missed out on two podium finishes, placing 4^th in both the 5000m and Team Pursuit. 

Athletics Day 2018

Athletics Day is scheduled for Wednesday 7 March. The event will be held at the Massey University Athletics Track. This event is compulsory for all students. Students are required to be at school by 8.10am.

For more information, please read this notice.

Skating Champ

Congratulations to Sam Portch who competed in the New Zealand Inline Speed Skating Banked Track Championships in February. Sam gained Silver in the Men’s Youth Olympic 5000 Elimination Race and 4^th place in the Men’s 15K Elimination Race. For his achievement, Sam has received a Silver Achievement in Sport Award.

Maori Education Trust Scholarship

Applications for the Māori Education Trust 2018 Scholarship Programme are still open. Scholarships are available to Māori secondary school students who meet the respective scholarship’s criteria. 

The 2018 Secondary Scholarship Programme is made up of the following scholarships:

Year 9 – 13
• Sister Anne Henry Scholarship

Year 9
• Ti Maru Maori Trust Secondary Boarding Scholarship
• Rose Hellaby Scholarship

Year 12 – 13
• RJ Graham Scholarship

Year 13
• VW & LM Rosier Scholarship
• Regina Rudland Memorial Scholarship

Students can download an application form from www.maorieducation.org.nz. The closing date for applications is 4.30pm Friday 2 March 2018. For more information regarding these scholarships, please click here.