Prayer tables We used green cloth for a sign of Covid-19 and the People to represent the family. The net around means that right now some people are trapped or isolated in other countries and can’t see or talk to the ones they love. But the colour on the other half means that there will…
The New Zealand Brain Bee Challenge (NZBBC) This is a competition for high school students in Year 11 to learn about the brain and its functions, about neuroscience research and find out about careers in neuroscience and to dispel misconceptions about neurological and mental illnesses. Round 1 was held during Brain Awareness Week. The learning…
BATTLE OF TE RANGA – June 21st 1864 Year 10 classes visited the Te Ranga battle site earlier this month, attended by guest speaker and historian Buddy Mikaere (below). Then on Sunday 21st of June, a commemoration service was held onsite where our Head Students laid a wreath in memory of the fallen. This was…
Bee Card, your new electronic smart card For using the bus is launching on the 27th July when fare charging resumes. The Bee Card makes boarding faster, and easier for you. Just tag on by holding your card to the Bee Card reader as you board the bus, and tag off when you leave. If…
Personal Relationships with Jesus On Thursday, June 18 we had the joy of hosting the diocesan NET team in our RE classes for the day. The team of young people lead the RE lessons with games, teamwork activities, small groups and personal sharings. All of these were ways to share their personal relationships with Jesus…
Responsive Design Working Group Thanks to all the parents that took part in the Survey reflecting on their experiences during the lockdown. We had 212 responses for parents, 635 responses from students and 51 responses from staff. A working committee consisting of teachers and the Senior Leadership Team have met together and collated the data….
International Students Update The news that school was closing due to a global pandemic was a big surprise for our 34 International students, here in New Zealand to experience the kiwi lifestyle and education system. All but one student decided to stay here and entered ‘Lock Down’ with their host families. While they missed their…
Future Pathways Update: We’ve had a busy term settling back into Future Pathways and helping get our students back on track after the disruption of lockdown. Earlier in the term ex Aquinas student, Kennedy Wiltshier, who is currently Future Student Team Leader at Waikato University ran a Scholarship presentation for our Year 13’s. We had…
Technology tools break down the four walls of the classroom – History and technology are a match made in heaven On Monday Year 13 History students held a video conference call with an Indian History expert based in Sydney. They had the opportunity to gain valuable insights for their current unit exploring the path to…
Greerton Village School Initiatives Pyjamas & Duvets! Aquinas College began its association with Greerton Village School, in Term 4, of last year when students made Christmas cards and cookies for every student in the school. We have been guided by the words of St Teresa of Calcutta, who said, “we can all do small things…
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