A review of the NCEA results for 2017 indicates that the senior students at Aquinas College have performed exceptionally well and have had outstanding success in their studies. The percentages of students that gained NCEA certificates and endorsements for Aquinas College are given in the table below: Summary of NCEA Level 3 Summary of NCEA…
Yr. 10P Social Studies class is running a series of social action events to raise funds for the Caritas Lenten Appeal. The 2018 Appeal is in support of the people of Timor Leste (East Timor) who face many challenges due to a history of conflict. The focus is on aiding poor rural communities and in…
School sport is under way with Aquinas College teams entered in the local Cricket, Volleyball, Futsal and Water Polo competitions. Gymsports trainings have also started at school. Swimming Championships for Yr. 7 and 8 will be held at the Greerton Aquatic Centre on Tuesday 13 March. Year 9 – 13 will compete at the Baywave…
On the 23rd of January, 14 students and four adults departed Aquinas College for the inaugural 1st XI Cricket trip to Melbourne. The 7-day trip was the conclusion of around 12 months of planning and fundraising. The tour involved four games of cricket against St Kevin’s College, Camberwell Grammar, Melbourne Grammar and Mentone Grammar school….
A reflection led by Special Character Leader, McKenzie Frear Ash Wednesday starts a 40 day journey. A journey that opens an opportunity for us to grow closer to God and stronger in our faith. We can do this in many different ways but during this time of Lent 3 powerful ways to grow is though…
The achievement of Academic Honours was celebrated this term by the whole school community. After a reading from Galatians (Ch 6, Vs 2 – 6) by Deputy Head Boy Leon Castle, students were reminded that they will reap what they sow. Mr Graham shared three steps to take to ensure a rich harvest by the…
Well, the heat did not stop the rowing last weekend! Four days of blistering heat and blistering pace. At the North Island Club Championships, Elliott Janissen won a Bronze medal in the Senior Coxless Four under the new classification system. These medals are hard to win. He plans to continue rowing at University. Aoife Taylor…
After a day back at school, students were asked what was the best and worst things about starting back at Aquinas College for a new year. Top of the list was catching up with friends they hadn’t seen over the holidays. “We were away during the holidays”, commented Liam, Yr. 10, “so I didn’t get to…
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