On Friday 21 May, our Year Nine Te Reo Māori class went to watch ‘The Way of The Rakura’ (a Parihaka musical). It is based on a true story of what happened under Mount Taranaki in the period before, during and after the invasion of Parihaka. Presented by the Toitoi Theatre Company in Auckland’s Bruce […]
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I am loved, so I should love! Do you feel loved? If not, the Year 11 Retreat is perfect for you. On 28 April, our Year 11s experienced a life-changing retreat. They spent the day surrounded by the love and support of their fellow peers. The day was spent exploring five stations, each of which
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Four of our 2019 leavers recently graduated from MIT with a Bachelor of Nursing. Our Healthcare system will be in a better place with their skills and care. All four have jobs lined up… Emma Watkins – Kids First Emergency Dept (Middlemore Hospital) Charlotte Little – Middlemore Plastics Ward Brianna Kelly – Kids First Surgical
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Kaitiakitanga in action – Six of our students spent over an hour with Pragna Patel from Ōtara Waterways and Lake Trust, one sunny May day after school, to rid our school grounds of the noxious Moth plant and pods. Pragna, the Flatbush Community Co-ordinator from Ōtara Waterways and Lake trust also managed to talk with
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Congratulations to several Sancta Maria College senior Vinnie’s leaders who were commissioned on Saturday 27 May 2023, at St Patrick’s Cathedral, with several other Catholic schools in our community.
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My first Orienteering Rogaine on Tuesday 16 May was pure mud and fun! Starting with a 1.5km uphill walk to the starting point. Once there, we found out that there were thirty controls in total each worth 30, 40 or 50 points depending on how hard they were to get to, and we would have
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The Special Character Team of 2023 is excited to announce that Special Character Week is happening next week! This is the brief outline of what we have in store for our students and staff to enjoy: Details Activity Objectives 22 May: Monday Interval and Lunch C Block Courtyard Caritas Social Justice Awareness Banners The students
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Gushing waves, drifting currents, and suspense filled rafting—the Year 11 PE studies classes embarked on an adventure to Vector Wero White Water Rafting on 26 April 2023. Accompanied by our teachers (Mr. Bali, Ms. Samaeli, and Ms. Holmes), students jumped into their swim and safety gear and indulged in multiple water activities such as rafting,
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Fiona Sheng’s (9MAC) She competed in the ASA Junior Championship event on 24-26 March 2023 in swimming, where she entered seven individual races and four relays. Fiona performed at an incredibly high level and gained six new personal bests and was placed top three for: 50m freestyle (2nd place) 100m freestyle (2nd place) 200m Freestyle (3rd
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Booming music, photo clicks and flashing smiles – the Hollywood Glamour themed senior school ball held at Ellerslie Events Centre on the 28 April 2023 saw a huge turnout of seniors dressed in their finest attire to party the night out away with their friends. Students were welcomed by the teachers at the entrance and
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