Last Thursday 23rd February, the 11B Science class visited Mt Tarawera to take a close up look at the area as they work towards their first internal NCEA standard. The students have spent the first part of the year investigating the 1886 eruption, its causes, and how it affected the local people. The field trip…
What a wonderful day on Friday 25th February at the Tauranga Domain for our College’s 2017 Athletic Sports. For all new students (predominantly Y7) it was a terrific introduction into a major school sporting event. Thanks to the many parents and supporters who attended throughout the day and of course to the athletes themselves who proudly…
The Aquinas College 1st XI cricket team defended their BOP T10 title with a dramatic ‘Super Over’ victory in the deciding match played against John Paul College on Sunday 26th February 2017. Aquinas College and John Paul College both won all their pool games during the tournament, forcing a super over decider – six balls each to decide…
She’s tall, athletic, and can smash and spike with the pros. Ella Akkerman, a Year 13 student at Aquinas College has had outstanding success this season in Beach Volleyball. Ella has achieved three top-10 placings in the Open Women’s Pro-Tour events (competing against top age groups and senior NZ women’s players); ninth place in the…
The Year 8 students have survived a week of rain, wind and sun at Ngatuhoa Lodge. The first day saw the students complete a 16km walk to the Te Rere I Oturu Falls and set up their tents. Days 2 and 3 were taken up completing a variety of activities along with students cooking their…
What’s happening in Room 7? Last year after much research and meeting with planners, it was agreed that the Food Technology classrooms (Rooms 6 & 7) were not meeting the needs of our Technology students. Room 6 was constantly in demand with high numbers of students in classes, and Room 7 was often used only for theory lesson. Consultation…
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