This is an open letter which criticizes procrastination and intends to encourage the reader to make the most of their life, aimed at people who procrastinate. To whom it will eventually concern, Everybody is more than familiar with how the fable of the Tortoise and the Hare goes. In a simple competition, the two animals […]
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Our aspiring beginner musicians worked endlessly for the upcoming Playing In South Orchestra concert on the 27 August 2024, held in Manukau Auckland Stadium. They were required to learn the songs Strauss’ Radetsky March and Brahm’s Hungarian Dance No.6 Photo credit: Thomas Hamill. Now known as our future Festival Orchestra, in preparation for the upcoming
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Congratulations, Year 7 student, Kish Bassi who took part in the Year 7 & 8 Speech Competition at Somerville Intermediate on Wednesday 21 August 2024. He received Highly Commended for the Most Entertaining Presentation. The Speech was called ‘Kotahitanga gives us strength’.
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Various schools across Northland and Auckland were thrilled to gather at Rosmini College for the annual Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) on the 24 & 25 May 2024. Rosmini’s auditorium revealed vibrant cultural attire, country flags, and youth with fiery spirits uniting all to debate global issues and solutions to resolve them. Our college returned
Our 2024 Waitematā House prefects are Antonie Smal and Sophie Cranwell. Their roles involve a mix of leadership, responsibility and authority among the student body. They enhance the connections and interactions between all ākonga within the house and try to motivate and encourage participation in school events. Sophie’s goals for this year: I am looking
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Our very talented Year 7CLE, 7LIS and 7DNN students created some marvellous art pieces which are now adorning the Corridor walls outside the Auditorium. They are a combination of painting and collage work completed during term 1. Thank you to the Art Department and Dianne Hutchings.
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On the chilly morning of Friday 3 May 2024, the Pompallier Candle was set ablaze, symbolising the start of the annual Pompallier Shield competition. This year, select students from Sancta Maria College and fifteen other Catholic schools in Auckland gathered to compete in various categories revolving around our Catholic faith. With the hosting school rotating
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We shared some time with newly appointed Kororāreka House prefects, Leo Simpson and Isabella Ibbetson during term one. After initially congratulating them, we asked them a series of questions. 1. What are you goals and plans for your house this year? Our main goal for this year is that Kororāreka win the house cup and
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On 19 February 2024, the Year 11 Art students embarked on their trip to the Auckland Museum. The students, along with Ms Simmons and Ms Turner, were ecstatic to go to the city, eager to capture Aotearoa New Zealand artifacts and resources. The Museum encompassed unique collections of Māori and Pacific history, the story of
Today’s feature is the Akaroa House Prefects for 2024, Milly Corboy and Max Taylor. Milly Corboy Milly has a passion for all things music and singing. She loves creating music with other people, while hearing their ideas and perspectives to create an amazing end-product. In 2024, Milly is most looking forward to getting more student
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