Students enjoyed participating in a variety of activities including daily riddles, treasure hunts and mathsmind competitions during Math Week earlier this term. Many students also took part in the Australian Maths Competition and the Otago Junior Maths Competition. Congratulations to the following students who gained Distinction (top 20%) and High Distinction (top 3% of participants) in…
This is a reminder that the senior school (and Year 10 students sitting Level 1 Science) will be sitting examinations between Monday the 18th of September to Wednesday the 20th of September. During this period, senior students do not attend school unless they have an assessment or subject session planned. Any student who comes in to…
Every Tuesday morning, under the guidance of the Society of St Vincent de Paul, these students are just some of a large group from Aquinas College who help prepare lunches at St Mary Immaculate Church for children who might otherwise go hungry at school. The Loaves and Fishes programme has been running for many years…
The major Special Character event this term has been our hosting of the Chanel Shield Competition. This year it was a well-contested event and Aquinas College did a marvelous job of providing hospitality to the four visiting schools from around Hamilton Diocese. A huge vote of thanks to all those families who were able to…
Careers Update September 2017 This month Aquinas College has been visited by all the Universities and Tertiary Educators. This has been insightful for students who are planning study and career alternatives for next year. All Year 12 students attended the Canvas Careers Showcase in August. This event gave the students a chance to talk face…
Congratulations to Yr 7 students Brayden Stowers and Steve Fonohema who have been selected for the Western Bay of Plenty under 12’s rugby team. They played Eastern Bay of Plenty and Central Bay of Plenty at a recent tournament in Whakatane. Scores were 41-7 against EBOP and 51-7 against CBOP. Both boys also made the tournament…
Congratulations to Yr 7 students Brayden Stowers and Steve Fonohema who have been selected for the Western Bay of Plenty under 12’s rugby team. They played Eastern Bay of Plenty and Central Bay of Plenty at a recent tournament in Whakatane. Scores were 41-7 against EBOP and 51-7 against CBOP. Both boys also made the tournament…
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized at the 2017 Honours Assembly. These students have made exceptional contributions in the areas of performing arts, special Catholic character and sports. SPECIAL CATHOLIC CHARACTER Aileen Harwood – Aileen receives her Special Character Honours in recognition of her outstanding contribution to AC Army. In this new and ongoing…
Earlier in the year, some of our students took part in the Hamilton Open and Graded, Waipa Open and Graded and national air pistol shooting competitions. Through these events, Loretta Knights (Yr 13) has been selected to represent New Zealand at the Oceania Games, held in Brisbane at the end of October. Loretta will compete…
To maintain strong relationships between Catholic youth throughout the Hamilton Diocese, Aquinas College takes part in annual sports exchanges with other Catholic colleges. Last week we set off on the trek through the Waioeka George and on into Gisborne, to visit Campion College. Some nerves at being billeted were quickly overcome by the friendly welcome…
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