Labour Day - School Closed

Awatapu College will be closed on Monday 23 October due to Labour Day.

Central Energy Trust Bursaries

Applications for 2018 Central Energy Trust Bursaries are now open!! Bursaries are awarded both for academic study and vocational study. Each Bursary will be awarded for up to three years and have a value of up to $4,000, with the period and amount dependent on the type and duration of study. 

There is also a new award this year, "The Central Energy Trust 2018 Supreme Award". This award will be presented to the outstanding application for the 2018 year. Trustees will consider academic results, leadership skills, sport and community involvement in making their decision. This Bursary is to the value of $15,000, $5,000 per year over a period of 3 years.

Applications will only be considered from students entering their first year of tertiary study in 2018. Applications close 5.00pm Friday 17 November.

To download a copy of the 2018 Bursary Application please see below:

For more information, please visit the Central Energy Trust website. 

North Island Secondary School Ski Champs

Congratulations to Ashleigh Richards who recently competed in the North Island Secondary School Ski Champs. Ashleigh was placed 26th out of a field of 176 skiers, and was only 6 seconds behind the 1st place getter. This is a remarkable achievement. Well done, Ashleigh.

Term Four 2017

Term Four will begin on Monday 16 October.

Board of Trustees Student Rep

Declaration of Student Election Results 2017

I hereby declare Bryn Thompson duly elected.

Congratulations, Bryn. A special thank you to Teuila Nosa, our outgoing Student Rep. The commitment and contribution that you have made to the Board of Trustees is greatly appreciated.

Elizabeth Shand, Returning Officer

Glamour Soiree

The Performing Arts Department warmly invites friends and family to attend the final Soiree of the year:

When: 7pm Thursday 28 September

Where: Awatapu College Auditorium

Door charges:  $2.00 students (with parent)
$5.00 adults and unaccompanied students
$10.00 family (Mum, Dad and all the kids)

Please join us in the auditorium foyer before the show, have a tea or coffee, relax and listen to live background music. The curtain goes up at 7pm sharp with the show concluding at 9pm. 

We will be showcasing our wonderful Wearable Arts Fashions and our magnificent Pasifika group who did so well at competitions recently.  We are presenting something for everyone – lots of music, a little dance, some drama, and of course in true Awatapu style – a great supper! As this is our last Soiree Showcase for 2017 we hope to see you there for this fabulous red carpet affair.