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…
Four Aquinas ākonga have won a national contest for their ideas to address key social and environmental problems. Monique Faire, Shanya Dewan, Ture Hansson and Niklas Walzak entered the Kaitiaki2Share competition as part of their Y10 social studies classwork on Caritas. The competition, run by Caritas Aotearoa NZ, challenged students to create a video, poem,…
Students’ Journey of Prayer During Holy Week our College has taken time to contemplate the events which lead up to Easter Sunday. On Holy Thursday, a select group of students and staff participated in our pilgrimage from St Thomas More Catholic School to Aquinas College. Students in the Year 11 Discipleship, Year 12 Youth Ministry,…
Our College community garden just keeps on giving…and growing! Earlier this month garden-fresh broad beans were picked and packed and donated to the Under The Stars – Homeless in Tauranga. The Charity has already received a bounty of vegetables from the Aquinas Faith in Action student group – kumara, potatoes, corn, zucchini, spinach, and herbs…
Year 10 Retreats have been led by the NET team over the last few days of term. The Retreat has focussed on seeking a relationship with Christ. Students were engaged in a range of activities and were encouraged to seek their purpose by being open to a relationship with Christ. Students reflected on how we…
Due to us remaining at Level 2, we have had to make the following changes to our Retreat schedule: Year 13 Retreat – Week One, Term Four held at Tui Ridge 18th – 19th October (Mon-Tues): All of Year 13 are out on these dates. Year 12 Retreat – Week One, Term Four held at…
Tauranga Shoebox Christmas is an excellent local organisation liaising with schools and organisations providing lists of children deserving and in need of a wee Christmas treat. Many children are not likely to receive anything for Christmas due to their situations, so it’s a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in these children and their…
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