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This year the Auckland Down Syndrome Association held their 11th annual buddy walk at Tahaki Reserve, near Mount Eden. The event consisted of a 3.5km walk around the mountain, jump jam, food stalls and entertainment such as bouncy castles, raffles, auctions, live music and more.

The school’s newest student-collabrated painting named “Immacolata” is now complete, thanks to the wonderfully gifted artist Pepe Gaka. Keep up with Pepe’s work and travels at http://www.pepegaka.com/

The 10A netball team went down to Taupo for a team bonding/training weekend. This brought our team together as we used teamwork throughout the activities. These helped us to grow closer as a team.

Our target of raising $2000 towards Caritas NZ’s Lenten collection is within reach. Only two more collecting days to go, this Wednesday and Thursday, and our total stands at $1615. The students have been very generous in their giving, and the coins, together with a good number of notes, really add up.

Italian artist, Pepe Gaka (Giuseppe Maria Luigi Percivati), joined us at Sancta Maria College to help our students complete our newest art work, ‘Immacolata’. This will be Pepe’s final artwork in New Zealand before he heads to Canada where he will continue his busking journey around the world. Pepe is dedicated to both art and religion and his artworks reflect this.

On 19 March 2016, the whole world will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Earth hour. Between 8.30 and 9.30pm, please support those who are promoting the need for climate action. Switch it off! Take a picture or record a video of what you did to support this important cause and post on Schoology. To

With a wide range of options to choose from, making decisions about your tertiary education can often seem daunting. If only we could talk to someone face to face and find out more information. 

Geisha girls are well known, even in western culture for their white painted faces, long, carefully woven kimono (Japanese gowns) and immaculately presented hair. However, the first step to becoming a Geisha girl, is first becoming a Maiko which is a Geisha apprentice. Maiko girls do not attend high school, or university, instead once they are finished Junior High School at the age of 15, they leave their families to attend a Maiko school, where they participate in rigorous training in Japanese traditional arts including, tea Ceremony, flower arrangement, and dancing.

Despite the tough start to the season, going down in the first game 7-2, team captain Liam Sutherland was able to inspire the boys and lift their spirit. Even though they didn’t win a single game there was a tangible sense of brotherhood and banter. Through a gallant display of courage, perseverance, and strategy the boys, playing with a squad of only 5 players against One Tree Hill’s undefeated 10, were able to play their best game of the season.