Three-way Conversations Thank you to all whānau that attended our interviews last week. It was a long but very worthwhile day. Thanks also to those who completed the survey sent out after the discussions. Some things you told us: Of those that didn’t attend, the main reason (66%) was that they were happy with the…
We’ve had an inspiring and busy Term 2 in the Future Pathways Department! New Gateway Work Experience Programme Our new Coffee Cart arrived during the last school holidays, and we eagerly set up the new coffee machine ready for Term 2. The coffee cart allows us to offer a Barista course giving our students real…
The Arts Faculty of Aquinas College presented 1st Act – an Art and Drama one-night-only collaborative experience. The evening showcased visual artwork from Years 11, 12 and 13 students, alongside the gallery owner and artist Jacki Barklie’s current show at local gallery Back Studio: https://backstudio.nz/ The opportunity to exhibit and perform student work in a professional…
On a rain-free day last week, our students and staff volunteered their time to clean up the Bay of Plenty! They scoured beaches and walkways for rubbish, gave a helping hand to local schools and businesses, baked and packed for the Homes of Hope, sang for the Waipuna Hospice residents, planted the Coastal dunes and…
Lunchtime Tunes Three key musical moment took place this term beginning in June with the Lunchtime performance by the College Big Band in the central courtyard. The Music department accompanied the tunes with a fundraising BBQ with all proceeds going to the Charity Music Helps – a charitable trust changing lives through music. Big Sing…
A group of Year 12s were invited to Greenwood Park Village Retirement Village for morning tea. This was a wonderful opportunity to sit down with residents, and to be truly present in the life of another. Students were treated to freshly baked goods and engaging conversations. We look forward to being able to return in…
Tauranga Art Gallery Trips In Term 2 the senior art students had two trips to the Tauranga Art Gallery. All senior art students (Years 12 &13) visited the TOP ART 2021 Exhibition. Top Art is an annual touring exhibition featuring a selection of the NCEA Level 3 portfolios that achieved Excellence in Visual Art in…
Hockey Fun Sticks! Our First XI Hockey teams helped out at Tauranga Boys College running a hockey session ‘Hockey Fun Sticks’ for Years 1 & 2 children. Our ‘coaches’ ran a number of different games and drills and loved the experience – it was a great chance to give back as most of the players…
At this years Hilary Outdoor Education Centre our Year 9 students experienced some very cold temperatures with the coolest night a chilly -7 degrees! The camp, at held at Tongariro, also delighted with sunny days and blue skies and our intrepid adventurers had fun experiencing high ropes, low ropes, caving, flying foxes, the mountain and…
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