The Waikato ITM Band and Orchestra Festival was an exciting 1-day music festival held at Waikato University, on Friday 24 August. Over 1000 high school students and their various different musical ensembles met to perform in front of their peers and adjudicators. The Aquinas Concert Band and Aquinas Jazz Band travelled by bus to take…
It has been a busy term for the International Department.We have welcomed groups of students from China and Japan, joining our Yr 7, 8 and 9 classes. Our Aquinas College buddies proved wonderful ambassadors, helping these guests to make friends and find their way around. Thanks to these students and to the host families….
Below is a link to the run sheet for Sport and Cultural Photos happening Friday 27th July (Term 3, Week 1, 2018). Students please ensure you bring your sports gear/props/musical instruments for each photo. Boots are not required but please wear sports socks. Time shown is the time the photo is to be taken so…
Matariki – Te Whetū Tapu o te Tau – Speech to School Assembly by Finlay Kamo-Watson. This is a special week, marking the start of the 2018 Matariki celebrations for Aotearoa. You may notice many activities in Tauranga Moana to celebrate Matariki. Next week Aquinas College will have activities to recognise, learn and understand its importance. …
Kia ora whanau Nga mihi nui ki a koutou me te tangi hoki ki a ratau kua riro atu. As we approach the end of Term 1, it presents an opportunity to reflect on what has been a very busy and positive term in the life of the College, as you will read in this…
Lilli Scott, a current Year 13 student, was announced last night as the senior winner of a youth essay competition created by Taonga Tauranga to encourage youth to voice their thoughts on having a museum on the city’s proposed Cliff Road site. Lilli’s efforts awarded her the $1000 first prize. The competition was judged by…
At Aquinas College we are extremely fortunate to be able to offer the following Itinerant Music Lessons in school time. There is no cost for the actual lessons but there will be a $15.00 charge to cover folders and music that students receive and may keep. We do have a small number of instruments available…
Year 10 student Baxter Blair has been selected to join the New Zealand Youth Symphonic Wind Band. It is open for those at Grade 7 or higher level, for musicians up to the age of 25 years. For a Year 10 student to make achieve a New Zealand wide, national representative place in this band…
A number of talented students and staff have been wowing audiences with their singing, acting and dancing talents. Mary Poppins ran for 6 nights are Baycourt in September. Star of previous school productions Bugsy Malone and Oliver, Yr. 11 Michael Graham appeared alongside his father, Fraser Graham, cast as George Banks. Katie Graham, a Yr…
I know you don’t think you should take a break right now. Why? Because you’re too busy. This column is probably one of many internet tabs you have open. Your to-do list is likely overflowing and packed with both menial chores and massive assignments. However did you know that a break is actually what could…
