For those of you who missed last Thursday’s informative online safety talk by Rob Cope… Producer of the documentary ‘Our Kids Online,’ Rob gave a thought-provoking and sobering view of what our children are exposed to online. Adopting safe cyber practices, he underscored, is a community responsibility. “When you protect your kids online, you are…
IMPORTANT TOOL FOR AQUINAS PARENTS: Have you downloaded the SchoolBridge App yet? Make life easier and use the App to report an absence, complete permission forms, book parent interviews, receive group-specific school notifications… the list goes on. Download it free from Apple or Play Store and follow the instructions on the flyer below.
In the lead-up to Term 1, Aquinas staff members were blessed to spend time with the Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny, nourishing relations and learning more about the order’s charism. Sister Allison, accompanied by Sr Emeli, encouraged staff to continue to spread the Catholic essence. “Together, let us strive to become missionary disciples for…
Aquinas kick-started Term 1 on Tuesday (Feb. 7) by welcoming new and returning students with our customary school pōwhiri and liturgy. More than 150 new students and several new staff members were officially welcomed into the Aquinas family by Mr Dalton and college Kaumatua Turi Ngatai, among others. The principals of St Mary’s, St. Thomas…
Kia ora whānau, 2023 school bus routes to Aquinas are now available. Click here.
Aquinas College has unveiled a new school honours system. The strengthened system gives students greater opportunities to be recognised for their outstanding contributions or achievements. The Senior School Honours, unveiled last week, differs slightly from the Middle School Honours introduced today. The Senior system features four honour badge categories: Colour, Honour, High Honour, and Contribution…
April 29 Letter from Principal Matt Dalton: Tēnā koutou katoa, I hope our students have enjoyed
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…
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