Since 2006, from the very first Leavers’ Dinner for Year 13 students graduating from Aquinas College, a parent whose last child is leaving Aquinas College, is asked to speak on behalf of the parents. This year, Monique Balvert-O’Connor was asked to deliver that speech, and here it is…. I have been to many, many parent…
Aquinas Year 13 students photographed with Sir Martin Poliakoff (Left-Right) Amy Bewsher, Issie Dekker, Georgia Jones and Jess Thomas at the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) this week. Sir Martin Poliakoff is a world-leading scientist in the fields of developing environmentally sustainable materials and processes. LIYSF is a two-week residential student event held annually…
Senior students participated in the Cross Walk from St Thomas More to Aquinas College yesterday. At different points of the pilgrimage students stopped to pray the Stations of the Cross. We were warmly welcomed at St Mary’s School for morning tea and their senior students came out of class to pray a station with us….
It has been a busy start to the year for our International Students as they get used to a new school, a new language, new friends and new host families. Everyone is smiling as they quickly adjust to these changes and get focused on study. Mrs. Tanya Gray, our new ESOL Teacher, has begun specialist…
Aquinas College proudly announces another outstanding year of NCEA, University Entrance and Scholarship results. We congratulate our students on their wonderful achievements. Below is a snapshot of 2018 achievement that shows our commitment to students’ quality teaching and learning. …
The established tradition of welcoming new students and staff into the Aquinas family by way of a pōwhiri was celebrated today. Click HERE to listen to the whaikōrero from the College’s kaumātua, Kihi Ngatai.
Congratulations to Lilli Scott who was announced as the 2018 Aquinas College Dux at yesterday’s Final Prize Giving. Lilli was awarded Top Academic Achiever in Level 3 Religious Education Top Academic Achiever in Level 3 Economics Top Academic Achiever in Level 3 History Aquinas Cup as 2018 Dux AND the University of Otago Academic Excellence…
Congratulations to students who received awards at the 2018 Aquinas College Prize Giving. It was a memorable occasion to farewell the Year 13 student group whose contribution to the College in all areas was outstanding. Mr Dalton highlighted the successes in academic, cultural and sporting successes during this year. His key point of Christ being…
A poignant and memorable Mass was held on Friday 7th December 2018 to give thanks to three staff members leaving Aquinas College at the finish of the 2018 academic year. All three staff members, Chris Inder, Whaea Bernadette Egan and Robyn Parker joined the College in 2003, individually giving 16 years each of service to…
