The Year 10 Social Studies classes decided they should act and take ‘the learning’ outside of the classroom and into their community, answering the question – how can our learning positively influence others?
Supporting Te Puea Marae Read More »
With the 40 Hour Famine wrapping up now and the collection process in full swing, we need to remind ourselves of the importance of these events, not of the financial aid but of the empathy involved. The Famine has always been about putting oneself in someone else’s shoes: understanding their troubles and experiences.
Mufti day supports those in need Read More »
To launch awareness week for World Ocean day, Kelly Mascarenhas (Year 10) addressed teachers at their morning meeting to make them aware of what was happening to the oceans and appealed for their support for the activities set up for the week.
Environment team gets behind World Ocean Day Read More »
Through the blustery, breezy weather, the Year 13 History students took a trip down to windy Wellington which lived up to its name.
Wellington reveals its history to Year 13 students Read More »
With beautiful skies, scenery and birds, the Year 13 Biology students were lucky enough to take a trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island. On the trip, the students were offered a lecture about evolutionary processes leading to speciation, specifically about the birds that are found on the island and how they developed their characteristics.
A day with the birds on Tiritiri Matangi Island Read More »
The student body, teachers and guests gathered together to celebrate our school’s Feast Day. This special day is very important to our school because it remembers the Visitation, when Mary (Sancta Maria), our school’s patron, selflessly went to help her cousin Elizabeth.
Feast day reminds us of the importance of service Read More »
Dr Laux and four members of the environmental team (Daniel West, Niamh Walsh, Kelly Mascarenhas and Lorenzo Cruz) attended the Wastewise Schools secondary workshop held at the Flickling convention centre in Three Kings. The day was fully packed with activities based around the most efficient ways to reduce waste around your school.
Wastewise workshop shows we all must be involved Read More »
For Term Two, the St Vincent de Paul society,“The Young Vinnies and the Mini Vinnies”, are voluntarily committing to rest home visits after school on Wednesday. This is to provide a sense of service to the community where they learn to grow out of their comfort zones and be ideal leaders by giving service to others.
Young Vinnies and Mini Vinnies visit the Bruce McLaren retirement village Read More »
Nineteen students recently had the opportunity to participate in a two day first aid experience. They became proficient in basic positions for recovery, C.P.R., as well as being able to assess and treat accident casualties.
First Aid course enjoyable and instructive Read More »
With the wet grounds of the school to run on and countless terrorists to avoid, approximately 60 senior students spent the night on school grounds to fight for survival.
Caritas Challenge 2016 Read More »
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