The Right Chemistry at Aquinas College Accurate analysis of samples in the chemistry labs secured a win for four talented Year 13 students from Aquinas College at this year’s NZIC Analytical Chemistry Competition. The team received first place at the annual event held at the University of Waikato competing against 60 enthusiastic students from 12…
The Aquinas Year 12/13 Outdoor Education students mountain biked the Timber Trail (84km) over 2 days. The Timber Trail follows the path of old logging roads and tramlines, linked with purpose-built single track and a series of thrilling suspension bridges. It runs between the tiny settlements of Pureora and Ongarue, The students have been on…
The Future Pathways team have had a busy term playing catch-up after working around the disruptive COVID restrictions. However, it’s been surprisingly productive, and we’ve had some positive results for our students. In August, we had 36 senior students complete an Advanced Workplace First Aid Course specially designed for students who plan to study Nursing,…
The Business of Food Year 10 Business Studies groups held a Market Day with 15 stalls selling a variety of hot dishes and a range of delectable desserts. The purpose of the event was to give a practical insight into the planning, production and retailing of a food product as well as demonstrating Corporate Social…
Ko Maui Hangarau Ten of our Maori students attended the Ko Maui Hangarau at the ASB Arena in Auckland. This was a high-powered summit featuring some of the best Māori Tech Innovators and Entrepreneurs from around the country. The aim was to awaken, inspire and ignite our Rangatahi into pathways in tech, innovation and entrepreneurship….
Former students of Aquinas College graduating from Victoria University of Wellington Cathy Powley, Associate Director has sent us a list of former pupils who have graduated from Victoria University between June 2019 and May 2020. And we are celebrating the students’ wonderful success and hope to bring lists of names from other Institutes in the coming…
Masterlink Trade Tour The Masterlink Trade Tour is coming to Aquinas on Thursday 27 August 9am-10.30am. It’s open to all Aquinas College students and that also includes their families! The event is a great way for parents to find out more about the trade industry and help their child make some decisions about their future….
It’s not too late to have one-on-one science learning, your questions answered with practical help and advice. We’re holding workshops for our Year 11-13 Science students this term. If you have a specific question or concept that they don’t understand there’ll be one-on-one or small group support. This is a great opportunity to get ahead…
YIA – Young Innovators Award 18 Aquinas College entries have been selected as finalists for the 2020 Young Innovator Awards. 28 Aquinas College students are individual or group finalists in one or more of 7 Intermediate, 9 Junior Secondary and 2 Senior Secondary projects. Of note: Claire Ma (Year 9) was selected as a finalist…
The EPro8 Challenge is an engineering and problem-solving competition. Every year over 10,000 students from 800 schools throughout New Zealand take part. Two teams of Aquinas Year 7 & 8 students competed in building large-sized structures, solving practical problems and engineering using pulleys, motors, gears, wheels and axles. To create their projects, students were able…
