Always up for a bit of end-of-term fun, the Aquinas staff ditched its usual teaching attire and went loud and proud for a recent Funky Friday Fashion Day. Drawing plenty of sideways glances from students, the staff dress-up day saw some eye-watering outfits on display and inspired plenty of laughs. Best-dressed titles went to Paul…
Full Winter Uniform from Term 2 A friendly reminder that students are required to start Term 2 in their full winter uniform. We ask for parents’ assistance in ensuring students leave home in the correct uniform. A full description of the winter uniform for girls and boys is outlined below. Please note that senior students…
Flying Start for Health & Wellbeing Committee Thank you Aquinas students for championing children with serious illnesses by raising $682 for Ronald McDonald House through our recent Mufti Day. The brain trust behind the event is our fabulous student-led Health & Wellbeing Committee profiled below. The committee has had an active first term – also…
Forging Friendships and Getting Active In an inspiring display of tuakana-teina, the Y13 Sports Committee has taken to the field to build bonds between the school’s oldest and newest members. Twice a week, the committee – superbly led by Spencer Wills, Sinead Simpson, and Taylor Harris – has made lunchtime magic happen for Y7 &…
Touring Auckland’s Scientific Side Year 13 Biology students travelled to Auckland to experience all that the Auckland Zoo, Kelly Tarlton Aquarium and Tiritiri Matangi island have to offer. A day at the zoo incorporated the vital role that zoos play in conservation efforts and in ensuring the genetic diversity of endangered species is maintained. We…
Students’ Battle of Endurance A huge shout out to our Y11 Sports Science students who last month slogged their way through a gruelling 24-hour outdoor epic adventure. Twenty-six students took part in the annual expedition which saw them journey from Papamoa Surf Club to Mauao. It was 12km of hard slog through the sand while…
Upsized Course Popularity and Projects Level 3 Engineering students are making their mark – swelling in numbers and producing bigger projects than ever before. Seventeen Y13 students are undertaking a CNC programming and operation project, which involves programming and operation of a CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) router in a design of their choice. Upsizing his…
Hitting the Waves for Mental Health Fifteen students recently took part in an awesome mental health opportunity – a fully-funded surf lesson with Hibiscus Surf School at the main Mount beach. This is all about students experiencing the many psychological benefits that surfing offers. The waves were small and super clean during the 18 March…
In focus this week is the impressive work of our Y13 Photography class. Exploring the theme “Ko wai ahau? – Who am I?” the exhibition showcases students’ identity photography via still life shots, self-portraiture or portraits of a person/location important to them. We encourage you to browse the virtual gallery to view the stunning work…
Reconnecting Aquinas to Japan Aquinas students are forging connections with their Japanese counterparts ahead of NZ reopening its doors to international students. In a wonderful example of manaakitanga in action, Cultural Committee Captain Thea Smith (Y13) and five others joined Zoom calls with 14 Japanese students from Joho High School in Kagoshima who will be…
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