Filter CategoriesAllSportsCultureTheatreEducationCommunitySpecial Character Posted On 11 May 2021 Poetry Competition CALLING ALL POETS! Entries are now open for the Poetry New Zealand Yearbook student poetry competition. Send us your previousl... Cross-Country 2021 Posted On 9 May 2021 The Annual Cross Country is being held this Thursday 13 May starting 12.45pm at Aquinas College. Whanau and Supporters are most welcome to attend. Thi... Arts Funding Win for Pasifika Students Posted On 16 April 2021 The wonderful students of the Aquinas College Pasifika Group were invited into The Kollective - TK to thank the funding advisor, Annie, for assisting... EPro8 Fun Challenges! Posted On 16 April 2021 Two of our Aquinas College teams competed in the 2021 EPro8 Challenge - an inter-school science and engineering competition which took place in Tauran... Calm and Quiet is the Key Posted On 16 April 2021 We’re very fortunate to have some wonderful reader/writer volunteers who help out in our SENCO Learning Centre. Two of them, Linda Oxenham and Jean Be... Atawhai Posted On 16 April 2021 Atawhai mentors are year 12 students who are trained in basic counselling and mediation skills by Mrs Gilbert and Mr Syme to work with students who mi... College Cross Walk, Posted On 16 April 2021 The annual College Cross Walk, was held Thursday April 1, followed by the student-led Easter Liturgy. Forty-five Year 11-13 students participated in t... Youth Jazz 2021 Posted On 16 April 2021 Musicians Chosen for Masterclass On Saturday April 10th two of our brass students were selected to participate in a masterclass with Shannon Pittaway... Musicians Chosen for Masterclass Posted On 16 April 2021 Rewarding Experience On Saturday April 10th two of our brass students were selected to participate in a masterclass with Shannon Pittaway, one of Aus... Honours Award Assembly Posted On 15 April 2021 The 2021 Aquinas College Academic Honours Assembly celebrated the Year 11 and 12 NCEA achievements at Level One and Level Two. They also recognised so... Special Times for Y9 & Y12 Posted On 15 April 2021 Retreat for Year 9 Students Year 9 Retreat with Year 12 Our Year 9 Retreat and Marae visit took place on Tuesday, 30th of March, and Wednesday, 31st ... Tournament Week Round Up Posted On 15 April 2021 NZSS Summer Tournament Week from Monday 22 – Friday 26 March. National Volleyball Championships Our Senior Girls Volleyball Team gave an awesome per... Survey Results 2021 Posted On 13 April 2021 Kia ora e te whānau, As part of the Board’s commitment to seeking and obtaining feedback about the wide range of views and experience across the co... Sports Swimming Yr 9-13 2021 Posted On 15 March 2021 AQUINAS COLLEGE SWIMMING YEAR 9-13 Friday 19th March, 2021 Baywave Aquatic Centre, Mt Maunganui 9.00 am until 2.30 pm All Parents and Caregivers... Entertainment Book Fundraiser 2021 Posted On 13 March 2021 Receive fantastic savings while you eat, play and shop with Entertainment. Memberships are convenient, easy to use and packed full of valuable 2 for 1... Cyber Safety Update Posted On 12 March 2021 We are delighted to introduce a new resource available through our partnership with Family Zone: The Aquinas College CYBER SAFETY HUB. Our partnersh... Potential Bus Changes Posted On 12 March 2021 Potential Changes to Bus Charging The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has recently opened the consultation period on its Long Term Plan for 2021-2031.... Faith in Action Posted On 12 March 2021 Harvesting our Community Garden Aquinas College teachers and students have worked on a year-long community garden project where the produce is grow... Sacramental Programme Posted On 12 March 2021 “You did not choose me, but I chose you…” John 15:16 Interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? Keen to go deeper in your relat... Preparing for Lent Posted On 12 March 2021 The season of Preparation The season of Lent when you pray, fast, and give alms Gospel Reading: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 1 "Beware of practicing your ... Weaving and Words Posted On 12 March 2021 Our Year 11 Te Reo Māori students spent time with kairaranga (master harakeke weaver) whaea Isobel Heke, (Tainui, Waikato) learning the art of flax we... Tertiary Education Options Posted On 12 March 2021 The first round of visits from Universities and Tertiary Providers has been completed. All Year 13 students are welcome to attend visits from the foll... Rowing Returns! Posted On 12 March 2021 After a two-day delay due to the Twizel Region’s Alert Level 2 status, the 2021 New Zealand Rowing Championships finally began on Thursday, 20th Febru... Aquinas Girls Cricket X1 Posted On 12 March 2021 Venus Cup Cricket. Aquinas Girls 1st XI had a great tournament on Tuesday March 9! In the first game defending champions Tauranga Girls College cont... Summer of Cricket Posted On 12 March 2021 Cricket Successes! Our 1st XI Cricket team hit form at the perfect time to go through the Bay of Plenty T20 Secondary School’s competition unbeaten. ... Talk, talk, talk! Posted On 12 March 2021 School debating kicks off Tuesday lunchtime, Week 7! 'It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating... Athletics Results 2021 Posted On 12 March 2021 Winning House Placings: Congratulations CLUNY HOUSE! Overall winners of this years Athletics Day Competitions! In second place Foy, third Browne... Summer of Cricket Posted On 12 March 2021 Our 1st XI Cricket team hit form at the perfect time to go through the Bay of Plenty T20 Secondary School’s competition unbeaten. The competition was ... Flat Whites & Forklifts Posted On 12 March 2021 Level 2 Barista Course Our first group of students have made a great start on their Level 2 Barista course through the Gateway Work Experience scheme... Welcome Kapa Haka Tutor Posted On 12 March 2021 Tēnā rā tātou katoa, We are delighted to welcome our new Kapa Haka tutor, Rawiri Henare. Rawiri hails from Waikato Tainui and has vast experience in ... Student Progress Reports Posted On 12 March 2021 Student Progress Reporting at Aquinas College enables teachers to share achievement outcomes, future pathways, and identify development needs and next... 2020 NCEA Results Posted On 12 March 2021 Aquinas College 2020 NCEA Results Despite several challenges throughout 2020, students who completed NCEA at Levels 1-3 (Year 11-13 students) achieve... COVID 19 - Update 14/02/2021 Posted On 14 February 2021 Tēnā koutou katoa, Earlier this evening our Prime Minister announced that New Zealand (outside of Auckland) will be moving to Alert Level 2 – Reduc... Top Art is Going on Tour Posted On 11 February 2021 We have been advised this week by The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) that former Aquinas College student Stella Janissen will have her NC... 2020 NCEA Overview Posted On 11 February 2021 This week we celebrate our outstanding 2020 NCEA results. While we will provide a more detailed and disaggregated analysis of our NCEA results in th... Physiotherapy for Students Posted On 10 February 2021 Future Pathways 2021 Update Posted On 10 February 2021 FUTURE PATHWAYS 2021 Update Career Wise We’re using Career Wise again this year to update our students and school community of any Future Pathway ... The Right Note in 2021 Posted On 10 February 2021 Aquinas Music 2021 At Aquinas our aim is to be the best we can be. We offer many opportunities for students to be involved in music both in and out o... Welcome to New Staff 2021: Posted On 10 February 2021 WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF FOR 2021: Back Row: L-R: Anna Frances – Assistant LOL Religious Education; Hannah McCall – Year 7 Homeroom Teacher; Bruce ... Community Information Sessions Posted On 10 February 2021 New council rubbish, recycling and food scraps collection service Shortly all residents of Tauranga City will begin receiving their new kerbside rubb... Athletics Day 2021 Posted On 10 February 2021 Our first major school-wide sports event is Athletics Day on Friday 19 February. It's a great way to start the sporting calendar with the whole sch... Aquinas College Scholarships 2020 Posted On 9 February 2021 New Zealand Scholarship results were released on 4 February. Through an examination or portfolio submission at the end of 2020, the top 3% of students... 2021 Production Announcement Posted On 9 February 2021 A Midsummer Night's Dream Aquinas College are presenting the much loved play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the end of Term 1. With a local vibe,... Staff Retreat 2021 Posted On 9 February 2021 Staff Retreat The Aquinas College Staff participated in a retreat held at Poututerangi Marae, in Te Puna, this was an opportunity for us to experie... National YES Awards December 2020. Posted On 9 February 2021 Team Akau was our first Aquinas College team to make the YES National finals in Wellington after winning the Bay of Plenty regional finals earlier in ... Writing, Poetry & Speech Competitions Posted On 9 February 2021 Calling All Poets! Entries are now open for the Poetry New Zealand Yearbook student poetry competition. Send us your previously unpublished original ... New Y9 Tikanga programme Posted On 9 February 2021 Tikanga – Maori customs and traditional values Kia ora whānau T Y9 timetable structure changes slightly this year. Students have chosen three opti... Things we need to know 2021 Posted On 9 February 2021 At the beginning of the year, it is important students and caregivers are aware of some of our important policies including use of Mobile Phone-and d... Meet the Teachers Posted On 9 February 2021 Welcome, all families and caregivers of Years 7 & 8 students. The faculty will be hosting a BBQ and greeting session on Monday 15 February startin... Sports Update 2021 Posted On 9 February 2021 Aquinas College Sport Vision To create an environment where students can freely participate and enjoy a quality sporting experience that reflects our... Sporting Results Summer 20/21 Posted On 9 February 2021 Over the Summer break several of our students took part in a variety of sporting codes competing in annual championships and some were also selected f... Summer Sports Registrations - Term 1 2021 Posted On 19 January 2021 Please see below for a list of codes offered at Aquinas College in Term 1 and all of the information you will need to know about them. Information ... Personal Development Posted On 6 December 2020 Peer Support is all about shaping great people and building on the strengths that many of our students already have to develop their leadership skills... The Magnificent 7 do Movember! Posted On 6 December 2020 These brave men of Aquinas took on the facial itch, endured the tickle and ignored the sniggers for the entire month of November (Movember). The brief... Bay of Plenty YES Winners! Posted On 6 December 2020 Year 13 Business team 'Akau' has just been awarded BOP Regional Champions for the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Competition 2020!! Congratulations to... Aquinas College Prizegiving & School Awards Posted On 6 December 2020 AWARDS Congratulations to all our prize winners at our Senior Prizegiving this year. Particular commendations go to premier award winners Janelle D... Year 10 Humanities Hāngi Posted On 6 December 2020 Year 10 Humanities Hāngi On Friday 23 November, the Year 10 Humanities class held the second annual Humanities Hangi. On this day, Social Studies ... New Pasifika Award Posted On 6 December 2020 Our Pasifika Whānau have recently worked together with Mr Dalton to provide a senior award for prizegiving. The award was deservedly received by Treve... Growing Goodness in the Garden Posted On 6 December 2020 School Community Garden A Year 12 Hard Technology project of designing and building a Community Garden has now been completed with the final compos... Retreats and Reflections Posted On 6 December 2020 Year 13 Retreat Year 13 Overnight Retreat was held at Tui Ridge Park over the first two days of Term Four. Students reflected on the theme of 'Livi... Sacrament of Holy Communion Posted On 6 December 2020 An all-school Mass was held at the College combining All Saints and All Souls feast days. This was also a wonderful opportunity to join with four Aqui... St Thomas Aquinas Gift Posted On 6 December 2020 Senior students, staff and members of our Aquinas community witnessed the unveiling of the newly restored Rostenburg stained-glass window at the end o... Young Vinnies Posted On 6 December 2020 Each year, Aquinas College, works alongside Samaritans Purse with the Christmas shoebox appeal. The appeal aims to give aid to those most vulnerable, ... Sport in Term 4 Posted On 25 November 2020 SPORT SHORTS: VolleyBall: Congratulations to our Junior Girls VolleyBall team at the weekend's Bay Championships. They were placed 10th overall and... Year 10 Rotorua Camp December 2020 Posted On 21 October 2020 Year 10 Rotorua Camp December 2020 - Parent letter No 2. Dear Parents & Caregivers, This is the second information letter regarding the Y10... Aquinas Sports Academy Applications 2021 Posted On 14 October 2020 Applications for 2021 Aquinas Sports Academy classes are now open. Classes are available at Years 8, 9 and 10. Applications close on 27 November... Real Talk in the Digital World Posted On 27 September 2020 Our Year 9 and 10 students participated in a Real Talk session (the group who run our Year 11 Retreats) focussing on negotiating the challenges of the... The Rosary – Devotion to Mary Posted On 27 September 2020 October, the month of the Rosary, is fast approaching. The Rosary is a devotion to Mary that has long been associated with the Dominicans (one of who... Youth Night held at St Thomas More Posted On 27 September 2020 A Youth Night was run at St Thomas More Church by the NET and Diocesan Team. We took up the opportunity to host this event for our students after Set ... Scholarship Religious Studies Posted On 27 September 2020 Scholarship Religious Studies has been pioneered this year by our beginning and very passionate teacher, Mr Andrew Duncanson. He has encouraged studen... The Right Chemistry Posted On 27 September 2020 The Right Chemistry at Aquinas College Accurate analysis of samples in the chemistry labs secured a win for four talented Year 13 students from Aquin... Endurance, Motivation and Mountain Bike Fun! Posted On 27 September 2020 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... Aquinas Matariki 2020 Celebrations Posted On 27 September 2020 Matariki “E ngā maunga whakahī, e ngā awa whakatere taniwha, tēnei tātou o te karaehe reo Māori o 9P e mihi kau atu ana ki a koutou katoa e tō tāto... Our Air Pistol Team Hits the Target! Posted On 27 September 2020 Our Air Pistol Team performed well for the McMillan Cup on September 19. Results are currently being compiled across all regions and we will know our ... Nga Takaro Sports Festival Posted On 27 September 2020 With nine other schools, over 100 year 7 and 8 students from Aquinas College participated in the Nga Takaro Social Sports Festival hosted by Bethlehem... Winter Sport Term 3 Posted On 27 September 2020 Winter Sports Round Up: Football: Congratulations on all of our teams for finishing up their seasons well, especially the 14/15 Milan who finished 1... Staff and Students Dress Up Day! Posted On 27 September 2020 Colour, fun and Dress Ups Traditional dress or a nod to your heritage in fun costumes was the order of the day as part of this year's Internation... Discovering BOP & Fish ‘n’ Chips! Posted On 27 September 2020 International Students Discover Tauranga fun spots! This year, with disruptions and requirements to maintain social distancing, outings to explore ... Aquinas Pasifika News Update Posted On 27 September 2020 Aquinas Pasifika News Update Senior Pasifika girls celebrated International Culture Week by performing two traditional dances. Senior Aquinas C... Productive Term for Future Pathways Posted On 27 September 2020 The Future Pathways team have had a busy term playing catch-up after working around the disruptive COVID restrictions. However, it’s been surprisingl... Business Studies Combine Food Retailing and Te reo Posted On 26 September 2020 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 desse... Drama & Music Notes Posted On 25 September 2020 Drama Year 10 Drama have been getting creative with their Eastern Theatre Style Maori Myths or Bible Stories. Shown left is a version of Noah’s Ark ... Summer Sport Registrations Posted On 28 August 2020 Summer sports registrations are now open at Aquinas College for Term 4!! Please see below for a list of codes offered at Aquinas College in Term 4 ... Physical Eduction and Fun Challenges! Posted On 17 August 2020 Try something new – try something that challenges you! That has been the theme in the Health & Physical Education faculty this term. Year 12 Y1... FREE 6 Weeks Trial Posted On 17 August 2020 TRY the new Entertainment Digital Membership Today! Until Sunday 23rd August 2020 you can get 6 weeks for free! Try it, use it and love it. ... Wellbeing during COVID-19 Posted On 17 August 2020 Wellbeing suggestions relating to COVID 19 Community Transmission. The following suggestions are modified ideas shared with Aquinas College staff to ... WINTER SPORT REPORT Posted On 17 August 2020 Rugby The newly formed Te Taumata (Aquinas College and Te Wharekura o Mauao) Rugby Teams are having a sensational season thus far. The Te Taumata U1... Alert Level 2 Sport Protocols Posted On 17 August 2020 With the move to Alert Level 2 on Wednesday 12 August, we have once again implemented Alert Level 2 Sports Protocols. At Alert Level 2, team traini... Regional Dancers Posted On 16 August 2020 Three Aquinas College Dance students competed at DANCE NZ MADE Inter school Regionals 2020 at Baycourt. All three students had success: Year 8 BR... Inspiring Young Minds Posted On 16 August 2020 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... Aquinas Graduates 2019-2020 Posted On 16 August 2020 Former students of Aquinas College graduating from Victoria University of Wellington Cathy Powley, Associate Director has sent us a list of former pu... MasterLink Trade Tour 2020 Posted On 16 August 2020 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 an... Get Ahead with Science Tutorials Posted On 16 August 2020 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 1... Young Innovators Entries Posted On 16 August 2020 YIA - Young Innovators Award 18 Aquinas College entries have been selected as finalists for the 2020 Young Innovator Awards. 28 Aquinas College stude... Liturgy of the Assumption Posted On 16 August 2020 We held a Liturgy in our Tutor Classes, this year, to celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is the patronal feast of Catholics in ... Future Pathways – Forklifts & First Aid Posted On 16 August 2020 Nine Aquinas College students completed a 2-day Level 3 Forklift course. At the end of the course, the boys have gained their Accreditation as a Forkl... Performing Arts & Dance Updates Posted On 16 August 2020 Postponement of the Event At this stage, the Aquinas College Performing Arts night is postponed as we remain in Level 2. A new date will be resch... Year 11 NET Retreats Posted On 16 August 2020 We were very blessed to have the NET Team join us for our Year 11 Retreats. The theme of the Retreats was about Relationships and Connection with the ... Challenge for Future Engineers Posted On 16 August 2020 The EPro8 Challenge is an engineering and problem-solving competition. Every year over 10,000 students from 800 schools throughout New Zealand take p... COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL 2 UPDATED PROTOCOLS Posted On 11 August 2020 In response to this morning's news from our Prime Minister, the Aquinas College Alert Level 2 Protocols outlines slightly altered procedures from our ... Science Tutorials Begin Week 3 Term 3! Posted On 29 July 2020 We're holding workshops for our Year 11-13 Science students this term. Welcome to all those with a specific question or concept that they don’t unde... Sport Accolades & Updates Posted On 1 July 2020 Ella Svendsen has just passed her NZ Theory Test for Umpiring netball. This is an outstanding achievement and the first step to the NZ C Award. It me... National Volunteer Week Posted On 1 July 2020 With National Volunteer Week taking place in June, we would like to make time to thank all of our volunteers within our school community, parent commu... Cross Country 2020 Posted On 1 July 2020 The Cross Country event looked a little different this year as we came out of Lockdown and had restrictions on gathering numbers. However, the shortag... Music Notes Posted On 1 July 2020 Top Place in Brass Aquinas College Year 9 student, Ned Shaw has been selected for the 2020 National Secondary Schools Brass Band. Ned has earned the... Prayer Tables Posted On 30 June 2020 Prayer tables We used green cloth for a sign of Covid-19 and the People to represent the family. The net around means that right now some people are ... Success at NZ Brain Bee Challenge Posted On 30 June 2020 The New Zealand Brain Bee Challenge (NZBBC) This is a competition for high school students in Year 11 to learn about the brain and its functions, abo... Battle of Te Ranga Posted On 30 June 2020 BATTLE OF TE RANGA - June 21st 1864 Year 10 classes visited the Te Ranga battle site earlier this month, attended by guest speaker and historian Budd... Bay Bus New Bus Card Posted On 30 June 2020 Bee Card, your new electronic smart card For using the bus is launching on the 27th July when fare charging resumes. The Bee Card makes boarding f... NET Visits Posted On 30 June 2020 Personal Relationships with Jesus On Thursday, June 18 we had the joy of hosting the diocesan NET team in our RE classes for the day. The team of you... Parents Working Group Posted On 30 June 2020 Responsive Design Working Group Thanks to all the parents that took part in the Survey reflecting on their experiences during the lockdown. We had ... International Students Update Posted On 30 June 2020 International Students Update The news that school was closing due to a global pandemic was a big surprise for our 34 International students, here in... Future Pathways on Track! Posted On 30 June 2020 Future Pathways Update: We’ve had a busy term settling back into Future Pathways and helping get our students back on track after the disruption of l... Learnings from Lockdown Posted On 30 June 2020 Technology tools break down the four walls of the classroom – History and technology are a match made in heaven On Monday Year 13 History students ... Giving to Community Posted On 30 June 2020 Greerton Village School Initiatives Pyjamas & Duvets! Aquinas College began its association with Greerton Village School, in Term 4, of last y... Katmandu Special Offer for Aquinas Community! Posted On 14 June 2020 As part of the Aquinas College annual Hillary Outdoors expedition each year, Kathmandu hosts a Corporate sale for the students attending. This yea... Aquinas College 2020 Cross Country Posted On 25 May 2020 Cross-country is back on this year...just a little different! Friday 29 May 2020 This is normally a whole school event but due to Covid 19 restric... Aquinas College Easter Liturgy Posted On 9 April 2020 The Aquinas College Student Executive have been working alongside Mr Dalton and Mrs van Zyl, over this period of lockdown, to put together an Easter L... Aquinas College Covid-19 Information Posted On 23 March 2020 Monday 12-05-2020 COVID-19 Alert Level 2 – Guidelines for BOPDHB Community Dental Service The Community Dental Service is following Dental Counc... Languages Faculty Posted On 14 March 2020 Much Ado about so much! This was the overriding response from Year 12 and 13 students who made the happy trek to Auckland to attend one of the final ... Special Notice: COVID-19 UPDATE: Posted On 12 March 2020 Dated: 12 March 2020 Kia ora e te whānau I am sure you will be aware by now that the World Health Organisation has declared COVID-19 to be a pande... Athletics Day 2020 Posted On 10 March 2020 Athletics Day 2020 Our year always starts well with the annual school Athletics Day and this year was no exception with some very good performances... Help Needed for Student Careers Posted On 10 March 2020 Work experience is crucial to many of our student's potential and future pathways. If you are a business owner or part of a company willing to offe... News from the Music Faculty Posted On 10 March 2020 JAZZ BAND The Aquinas College Jazz Band is performing at the Youth Jazz Festival this year. The date is still to be finalised but will be either 8 ... The Gift of Encounter with Jesus Posted On 10 March 2020 By LEON ROBERSON An excellent opportunity was offered to me to attend the Catholic Schools Youth Ministry International (CSYMI) 'Equipping School' Co... Student Leaders 2020 Posted On 10 March 2020 Our students experience leadership opportunities during their schooling, learn to build relationships within teams, define identities and perform vari... Summer Sports Report 2020 Week 5 Term 1 Posted On 10 March 2020 Year7/8 Swimming Sports: We had an awesome day at the Y7/8 Swimming Sports on Thursday 5 March. Congratulations to our Age Group Winners: Year 7 Girl... Academic Results 2019 Posted On 9 March 2020 An analysis of the NCEA results for 2019 indicates that the senior students at Aquinas College have once again performed exceptionally well and have h... Ecology and our Local History Posted On 9 March 2020 Level 2 Biology – Ecology Field trip Education Outside the Classroom: In early March Aquinas Level 2 Biology students visited the Tauranga Moana at... Posted On 9 March 2020 Media Studies new to Aquinas in 2020New this year to Aquinas College is the Media Studies class for Year 12 & 13 students. As part of the programm... Regional Sport Representatives Posted On 9 March 2020 Eve Mischewski - Maori Footballer Year 11 Eve Mischewski was selected into the inaugural Maori Football NZ U14 Girls team, “Nga Kotiro Whanapoiki... Arts and Drama 2020 - Term 1 Posted On 9 March 2020 The Senior Visual Art classes visited the Tauranga Art Gallery on Wednesday 26th February to view the exhibition of leading contemporary artist Kelc... Year 11 Encounter Day Posted On 9 March 2020 The Year 11 Discipleship Religious Education class has had a great start to the year experiencing an Encounter Day with the new Hamilton Diocese NET t... 'Renewed by the Spirit' Lent 2020 Posted On 9 March 2020 'Renewed by the Spirit' is the theme for Lent 2020. Pope Francis challenges us all to be transformed and renewed by the Spirit so that we can follow t... Winter Sport Registrations are now OPEN Posted On 20 February 2020 Winter Sports Registrations are now OPEN for 2020. Please see below for a list of codes offered at Aquinas College in Terms 2 and 3 2020 and all of... Athletics Day 2021 Posted On 4 February 2020 AQUINAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS Friday 19th February 2021 8.45 am – 3.15 pm Tauranga Domain, Cameron Road, Tauranga Dear Parents, Caregivers, Friends and ... Tauranga City Bball U11 & U13Rep Trials Posted On 3 February 2020 Netball Y7/8 Players Development Programme Posted On 3 February 2020 Food Truck Posted On 28 January 2020 Please be aware that the first day for the Food Truck for 2020 will be Friday 7th February. Summer Sport Registrations 2020 Posted On 12 December 2019 Summer Sports Registrations are now open! See below for all the info about registering. Cricket: Cricket Registrations are now open for all ... Speech to Year 13 Graduating Students, 2019 Posted On 11 December 2019 Since 2006, from the very first Leavers' Dinner for Year 13 students graduating from Aquinas College, a parent whose last child is leaving Aquinas Col... Office Closure Posted On 4 December 2019 Please be aware that the school office will be closed from Friday 20th December 2019 until Monday 13th January 2020. Tauranga City Basketball Midnight Madness Posted On 25 November 2019 Tauranga City Basketball is hosting its Midnight Madness event on Saturday 14 December. Please see the poster below for all of the information you wil... Y78 Athletics Championships Posted On 25 November 2019 The sun was shining down on us on Wednesday 20 November providing great conditions for the Y78 Athletics Championships at the Tauranga Domain. Aquinas... Year 10 Camp Information 2019 Posted On 12 November 2019 Information and the organisation details (including the Gear List and Health & Consent form) for the 2019 Year 10 camp can be found by following t... STAFF ONLY DAY - Monday 11 November 2019 Posted On 8 November 2019 Next Monday 11th November is a Staff Only Day to allow staff to undertake Professional Development. There will be no normal classes for Year 7-10 stu... Sports Prizegiving 2019 Posted On 6 November 2019 We held our annual Sports Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 30 October. It was a fantastic evening to celebrate our students who have excelled in Sport at ... USA Tour Fundraising Update Posted On 6 November 2019 Fundraising for the USA Digitech and Business Studies trip to California Easter 2020 is taking many shapes and forms and exposing students and parents... Special Character Honours Posted On 6 November 2019 During our All Saints Mass, we honoured Special Character and recognised two humble servant leaders who have shown that they are not afraid to live ou... Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Posted On 5 November 2019 Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Mission visit to Aquinas College In November we will hosting a mission team of youth ministers from CSYMI in Canbe... Young Enterprise Awards Posted On 5 November 2019 AC YES Company Kati Waeroa celebrate success at YE Awards Night Aquinas College had one company invited to the Young Enterprise Awards night at Bas... 2020 Term Dates Posted On 29 October 2019 Term 1 30th – 31st January – Teacher only days + 2020 Student Executive leadership camp 30th January – Course confirmation for senior students ... Father Mark's Farewell Posted On 25 September 2019 Today the school hosted a farewell liturgy for Father Mark who is leaving the Parish and moving to Morrinsville. He was sent off with a whole school ... Office Closure Posted On 24 September 2019 Please be aware that the school office will be closed for the first week and a half of the holidays. It will open again on the 10th October. New Food Truck Menu Term Four Posted On 23 September 2019 AIMS GAMES 2019 Posted On 22 September 2019 What a brilliant week it was in The Bay for the AIMS GAMES. AC had 120 keen kids competing and representing Aquinas College with pride across 18 Teams... Parable of the Lost Sheep Reflection Posted On 22 September 2019 The imagery that we get from this parable is clear. A flock of 99 sheep with one sheep becoming distracted and wandering off. Jesus explains this to t... Year 12 Retreat Posted On 22 September 2019 The Year 12 Retreat this year focused on the theme of ‘Servant Leadership’ and was based on the piece of scripture from Mark 10:45. Students participa... Winter Tournament Week 2019 Posted On 22 September 2019 Aquinas was well represented during Winter Tournament Week this year with Basketball, Football, Hockey and Netball teams traveling to Auckland, Roto... Aquinas Sports Academy 2020 Applications Posted On 22 September 2019 Applications for 2020 Aquinas Sports Academy classes are now open. Classes are available at Years 8, 9 and 10. Applications close on Friday 22 N... David Well's Visit to Aquinas College Posted On 22 September 2019 There has been so much positive conversation across our staff following our day with David Wells. Throughout the day we were really challenged by t... NCEA Exam Timetable 2019 Posted On 18 September 2019 Wallace Secondary School Art Awards Posted On 16 September 2019 Sera Won, one of our Year 13 students, has been selected as a finalist in the Wallace Secondary School Art Awards. Awards will be presented on Tues... NZ Secondary Schools Swimming Results Posted On 15 September 2019 Five swimmers from Aquinas College raced at the 2019 New Zealand Secondary School Championships last week in Hamilton. Caitlin Farrell - Year... Sport Representative Forms 2019 Posted On 12 September 2019 We are starting to prepare for our Annual Sports Prizegiving on Wednesday 30 October 2019.Sports Representative Forms are available for students to ... Community Garden Donations Posted On 11 September 2019 During the yearly Service Day at Aquinas College, a group of students were tasked with tidying up and weeding the schools’ greenhouse and garden. A ... Rose Field's Requiem Mass Posted On 4 September 2019 STRONG AQUINAS COLLEGE CONTINGENT ATTENDS ROSE FIELD’S REQUIEM MASS The College was well represented at Father Mark's mother's funeral on Monday 2... Summer Sports Registrations Posted On 26 August 2019 Registrations for Summer Sports at Aquinas College are now OPEN!! Please see below for a list of codes offered at Aquinas College in Term 4 and al... USA Tour - Fundraising Opportunity Posted On 21 August 2019 Mass of the Assumption Posted On 19 August 2019 The Catholic teaching on the Assumption is that, because of her pre-eminent faith and goodness, which was recognized in her being chosen as the mothe... Derived Grade Timetable 2019 Posted On 18 August 2019 Chanel Shield Posted On 18 August 2019 Aquinas College competed in the Chanel Shield competition at St John's College in Hamilton. The competition is named in honour of the Patron Saint of... Shave for a Cure Posted On 16 August 2019 Aquinas College is doing its annual head shave in 2019 on the 20th of September to fundraise to support Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ. Every day 6 Ne... Campion Exchange Posted On 15 August 2019 On Monday 12 August, a group of 60 Year 9/10 students travelled down to Gisborne to compete against fellow Catholic School, Campion College, in a var... Invitation to Lalanga Fou Fono Posted On 15 August 2019 Below is an invitation to the Ministry of Pacific Peoples regional tour. This is an opportunity to engage with the Pacific Island community here in ... Curriculum Matters Posted On 15 August 2019 NCEA – Student Progress We are now entering the business end of the year for our NCEA students. All students should now have gained credits throug... USA Tour 2020 Update Posted On 14 August 2019 Exciting times counting down to the USA 2020 trip Our Business and Digital Technology students are well underway with our fundraising campaign for... Arts Update Posted On 13 August 2019 Performing Arts Night On Wednesday 7TH August, friends and family were entertained at our annual Performing Arts Evening. It was an inspirin... Careers/Options Evening Posted On 13 August 2019 Tuesday 20 August 7.00pm Year 11’s and 12’s – thinking of a career in Engineering? Do you like solving problems? Do you like finding ways to im... Fiji Service Trip 2019 Posted On 13 August 2019 On Sunday the 7th of July, 24 students and 8 adults embarked upon the Aquinas College Annual Fiji Service Trip. The departure marked the end of 9 mon... BOP Inter-Schools’ Chess Championships Posted On 8 August 2019 On 7th and 8th August, three teams of four students participated in the BOP Inter-schools’ Chess Championship held at Mount Primary School. Cong... History/Future Posted On 8 August 2019 History/Future ‘Haere whakamua, titiro whakamuri' – walk into the future, with our eyes open to the past Not only are we doing having our eyes ... Smashed Posted On 7 August 2019 On Wednesday, our Yr 9 students attended a presentation from the SMASHED Project team. Smashed uses powerful live theatre and interactive workshops ... New Food Truck Menu Term 3 Posted On 7 August 2019 Aquinas students attend LIYSF 2019 Posted On 5 August 2019 Aquinas Year 13 students photographed with Sir Martin Poliakoff (Left-Right) Amy Bewsher, Issie Dekker, Georgia Jones and Jess Thomas at the London ... Victoria University Graduates Posted On 4 August 2019 Former students of Aquinas College graduating from Victoria University of Wellington It is with pleasure that I enclose a list of your former pup... Invitation to Fr Mark's Farewell Liturgy Posted On 30 July 2019 Debating vs Sacred Heart College Posted On 28 July 2019 Tuesday 13th August, 7pm, Aquinas Library Join the “Backbenchers” (Noah van Oudenaaren, Fionn Blackman and Ben Sokimi) as they take on the articul... Music Department Concert Posted On 22 July 2019 The Aquinas College Performing Arts Night will be held at Otumoetai Baptist Church on Otumoetai Road from 7pm - 9.15pm on Wednesday August 7th. This ... 2019 Sports and Cultural Photos Posted On 4 July 2019 Sports and Cultural photos will be taken in the College Gym on Friday 26th July (first week back in Term 3).Attached are the schedules outlining the ... Curriculum Matters Posted On 27 June 2019 Student Portfolios (Years 7 and 8) Student portfolios are again being completed this year in Years 7 and 8. These provide a comprehensive record o... AIMS GAMES Posted On 27 June 2019 With entries now confirmed we are excited to announce that Aquinas College has 120 athletes competing in the following codes for 2019: Badmint... Inter-School Cross Country Posted On 27 June 2019 Aquinas College has been celebrating success across all age groups in running over the past month. Our top 24 Year 7/8 runners competed at Waipuna... Synchronised Swimming Success Posted On 27 June 2019 Avalee Donovan (Year 11) is a member of Tauranga Synchro, Tauranga’s synchronised swimming club. Tauranga Synchro competed in the North Island ... Technology Faculty visits the Fieldays Posted On 26 June 2019 On Friday 14th June the Technology Faculty took 46 students across to experience the Fieldays at Mystery Creek. Fieldays is one of the biggest an... Business DigiTech USA Tour 2020 Posted On 26 June 2019 A packed itinerary which includes visits to the Apple, Google and Facebook campuses, NASA Ames Visitor Centre, Tech Museum of Innovation, Intel Museu... MoneyHub Scholarships Posted On 26 June 2019 MoneyHub is regularly-updated list details 1000s of scholarships available to Year 13 students intending to study at university in New Zealand and ov... Catholic Schools' Day Posted On 25 June 2019 The Mass of the Spirit was made even more special this year with St Thomas More School and St Mary’s School joining us to mark Catholic Schools' Day.... Matt Harris Jazz Band Workshop Posted On 24 June 2019 Aquinas College Jazz band students were offered an amazing opportunity on 13 June to work with Matt Harris - renowned arranger, composer, jazz pianis... BOP Girls' Chess Tournament Posted On 20 June 2019 On Wednesday, 19 June, we had four girls represent Aquinas College at the Mount Maunganui RSA BOP Girls’ Chess Tournament, held at Mount Maunganui Pr... Aquinas 1st XI vs Police Posted On 11 June 2019 On Friday 31 May the Aquinas College mixed 1st XI had their annual fixture against the Tauranga Police Football Team. The foul weather in the morn... University Scholarships Posted On 29 May 2019 MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start university in 2020. The com... Kids' Lit Quiz Posted On 27 May 2019 By Phoebe Watson and Molly Flynn Aquinas College 1 - Phoebe Watson, Molly Flynn (Year 8), Monique Faire and Beth Mosley (Year 7). Regiona... Open Day 2019 Posted On 27 May 2019 REACH Posted On 26 May 2019 All year 9 and year 10 students are part of the REACH academic programme at Aquinas College. This programme operates like a junior diploma where ... NCEA News Posted On 26 May 2019 Incredibly, we are almost one third of the way through the senior academic year. All students should be well underway with internal assessments and h... The Way of the Cross Posted On 24 May 2019 On the 10th of April 20 students, four members of staff from Aquinas College, and Father Prakash participated in the annual Cross Walk, covering 18 k... Shoes for Feet Posted On 24 May 2019 Shoes are something that most of us take for granted and we don’t know the struggle that other people have going without shoes. At Aquinas College we... Reflection on the Resurrection Posted On 23 May 2019 The events of the Resurrection bring hope in the knowledge that Christ is alive and he wants us to be alive too. Pope Francis in his recent Apostolic... Term 2 International Update Posted On 23 May 2019 International students are learning that being part of Aquinas College means having a whole lot of fun at school! This Term they have taken part in l... Winter Sports Posted On 22 May 2019 It has been a busy start to the season for all of our Winter Sports teams. There are many sports teams playing most nights of the week if you want to... Farewell to Long Serving Staff Members Posted On 21 May 2019 Today as a school we celebrated and farewelled three wonderful women who have given 56 years of combined service to Catholic education. Mrs Desiree B... Sports Achievements Posted On 20 May 2019 Over the holidays we had many students achieving some great sporting results in Canoe Slalom, Swimming, Wrestling and Squash. Please do share with us... Board of Trustee Elections Posted On 20 May 2019 Board of Trustee Elections are upon us and we need you to step forward for our school. For our board to be the best it can be we need people aroun... Cross Country Posted On 19 May 2019 Friday 17 May saw a large cohort of students running the Annual Aquinas Cross Country Championships. The 3km course started on the school field, a... Business DigiTech USA Tour 2020 Posted On 19 May 2019 Background Over the past couple of months, a group of year 11 and 12 Business and Digital Tech students have begun a huge fundraising campaign for... Humanities Hangi Posted On 19 May 2019 Year 10 Humanities Hangi The Social Studies Department is excited to announce that Year 10 students will participate in the inaugural Humanities H... London International Science Forum and CERN Discovery Programme Posted On 16 May 2019 Four Year 13 students are heading to Europe at the end of the July school holidays to take part in the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYS... Fiddler on the Roof Posted On 16 May 2019 Behind the Scenes The success of any stage show relies on an equal amount of expertise behind the scenes. While the cast, crew and musicians were ... Fiddler on the Roof Posted On 16 May 2019 Cast and Crew The success of Fiddler on the Roof performances involved many hours of practice and preparation from a dedicated team. Thanks to the... Fiddler on the Roof Posted On 16 May 2019 A big thank you to our sponsors Major sponsors: Legacy Trust ($6000) - Glen Dougal Creative Communities BOP ($3500) - Maria Fenton and Jo To... Chess Tournament 2019 Posted On 14 May 2019 SCHOOL ANNUAL CHESS TOURNAMENT The annual school chess tournament was well supported, with around 80 students competing during lunchtimes in Term ... Cross Country 2019 Posted On 10 May 2019 Aquinas College Cross Country Friday 17 thMay This year we are planning to hold the Aquinas Cross Country on Friday 17th May starting at 12.45... AIMS GAMES 2019 Posted On 14 April 2019 Please follow the link to view our information about and registration for the AIMS GAMES 2019! AIMS Newsletter 1 2019Download Cross Walk provides Easter testimony Posted On 11 April 2019 Senior students participated in the Cross Walk from St Thomas More to Aquinas College yesterday. At different points of the pilgrimage students sto... New Food Truck from Term 2 Posted On 2 April 2019 We are pleased to announce that we have a new food truck, starting from the beginning of Term 2. The food truck will be at school Mondays, Wednesday... Sports Update Posted On 1 April 2019 Term 1 is now coming to a close. It has been a full on 10 week with Summer sports all happening, and Winter Sports getting organized now. Once you... Rowing Update Posted On 1 April 2019 Aquinas College Rowers competed in the North Island Schools Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro from 8 - 10 March . It was a busy 3 day regatta... Letter from a Volunteer Posted On 1 April 2019 Dear Parents, Today I heard a comment made about me behind my back. I started to turn around and look, but then decided better of it and kept my e... NZ Secondary Schools Summer Tournament Week Posted On 1 April 2019 Basketball- 3x3 Champs, Tauranga Our Junior Girls and Junior Boys teams competed in the NZ Basketball 3x3 Champs from Wednesday to Friday. It... AC Swimming Championships 2019 Posted On 31 March 2019 AC students competed in the Annual Swimming Championships in March. Both the Y7/8 and the Y9-13 days were a great success with many students competin... Winter Uniform Posted On 31 March 2019 SEASON CHANGE TO WINTER UNIFORM A reminder to parents that we change to winter uniform for Terms 2 and 3, beginning after the Term 1 holidays... 5 Steps To Dealing With Disappointment In Sport Posted On 31 March 2019 By Lauren Penny- Former International Hockey Player, Performance Coach and Mentor Have you ever missed out on selection? Maybe you got drop... SADD Committee Petition Posted On 26 March 2019 Please sign the SADD committee petition The petition looks at the need for improving the safety of the road outside of Aquinas for all road u... Reach Information Posted On 24 March 2019 All year 9 and year 10 students are part of the REACH academic programme at Aquinas College. This programme operates like a junior diploma where ... Curriculum Matters Posted On 24 March 2019 NCEA News Incredibly, we are over one quarter of the way through the senior academic year. All students should be well underway with internal asse... Cricket- AC Teachers vs Year 13 Posted On 22 March 2019 Aquinas Teachers dominate Students with Cricketing Lesson The Aquinas College staff have easily beaten the Year 13 students in a one side cricket... International Students' Term 1 Report Posted On 22 March 2019 Our 25 International Students are enjoying the 'kiwi' lifestyle and feeling very much a part of our Aquinas College community. This is a tribute to t... Technology Faculty Posted On 21 March 2019 Focus on our Technology Technician Treasure A Technology faculty treasure we’d like to share this month comes in the form of Bill Boulton - our te... Reflection on Christchurch Tragedy Posted On 19 March 2019 This is a challenging reading to listen to and to reflect on after what happened in Christchurch on Friday. At times it can be difficult to alway... Catholic Schools Youth Ministry Posted On 19 March 2019 The Catholic Schools Youth Ministry International ‘Equipping School’, Canberra, Australia Mrs Monique Harris (Leader of Learning – Religious Educa... Liturgy for Christchurch tragedy Posted On 17 March 2019 A liturgy was held this morning in remembrance of the 50 lives lost in the Christchurch tragedy last Friday 15th March 2019. Student executive member... Swimming Championships Year 7/8 Posted On 11 March 2019 The Year 7/8 Swimming Championships are being held at the Greerton Aquatic Centre on Thursday 14 February 2019. It is a full day event for all Year 7... Fiddler on the Roof Posted On 5 March 2019 Connor's Swimming Success Posted On 5 March 2019 Connor Farrell - Amphibian Winner 2019 Connor Farrell had a great weekend at the NZSS Open Water Swim Championships in February, at the Mount Beac... Oceania Champion- Jack Egan Posted On 26 February 2019 Jack Egan competing in Canoe Slalom Jack Egan has had a great start to 2019 competing at the Australian Open and taking out 2nd Overall in the U18... Academic Results 2018 Posted On 26 February 2019 Academic Results 2018 An initial look at the NCEA results for 2018 indicates that the senior students at Aquinas College have once again performed... AC Athletics Day 2019 Posted On 25 February 2019 It was a brilliant day had by all down at the Tauranga Domain on Friday 22 February for the Annual Aquinas Athletics Championships. With Cyclo... Sports Update Posted On 21 February 2019 Summer Sports are all now underway. We hope that you are all enjoying your summer season thus far. Congratulations to everyone who competed in Athl... Winter Sports Registrations 2019 Posted On 21 February 2019 Winter Sports Registrations are now OPEN for 2019. Please see below for a list of codes offered at Aquinas College in Terms 2 and 3 2019 and all of t... Athletics Day Update Posted On 21 February 2019 The call has been made to proceed with Athletics Day as planned. There is a chance of drizzle, so don't forget a jacket. See you at the domain t... Academic Results 2018 Posted On 20 February 2019 Academic Results 2018 An initial look at the NCEA results for 2018 indicates that the senior students at Aquinas College have once again ... Twilight Festival 2019 Posted On 19 February 2019 TWILIGHT FESTIVAL, THURSDAY 7th MARCH 3pm – 7.30pm The Twilight Festival is one of the PTA’s main events of the year and is an evening of entertai... Technology Faculty Update Posted On 18 February 2019 Technology Faculty update – highlight on DVC subject Design and Visual Communication (DVC) is where students learn about designing and ideation. De... Chosen Posted On 18 February 2019 Year 7 - 9 Sacramental Programme “You did not choose me, but I chose you…” John 15:16 Interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? ... CASE Space School International Programme Posted On 18 February 2019 We are pleased to announce Aquinas College will be involved in the 2019 CASE (California Association for STEAM Education) Space School International S... RE Term 1 2019 Posted On 17 February 2019 RE Term 1 2019 Year 7 and 8 – My Story – Our Story Students focus on how we are unique persons made in God’s image and have the potential to develo... Great Start for International Students Posted On 15 February 2019 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 familie... Athletics Day 2019 Information Posted On 14 February 2019 AQUINAS COLLEGE ATHLETICS 2019 Tauranga Domain Friday 22nd February Dear Parents, Caregivers, Friends and Supporters, Welcome to the Aquinas ... Latest ERO Report Posted On 14 February 2019 We are proud to receive positive feedback from the Education Review Office (ERO) in our confirmed report. The purpose of ERO's external e... Fiddler on the Roof Posted On 14 February 2019 Congratulations to Fergus Lellman Posted On 14 February 2019 Congratulations to Fergus Lellman who has been selected for the BOP Senior Men's cricket team. Fergus’ first game will be in the Fergus Hickey Rose... Outstanding 2018 NZQA Academic Results Posted On 13 February 2019 Aquinas College proudly announces another outstanding year of NCEA, University Entrance and Scholarship results. We congratulate our students on their... Aquinas Family Mass and Picnic Posted On 7 February 2019 OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Aquinas College/St Thomas Aquinas Parish Family Mass is to be held on Sunday 24th February, in the Aquinas College Gym, star... Volleyball and Water Polo Trials Announced Posted On 31 January 2019 Volleyball: All trials will be held in the AC Gym from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Please ensure that students arrive promptly after school ready to go in th... Poignant pōwhiri to welcome new students and staff to the Aquinas family Posted On 31 January 2019 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 ... Aquinas College Sports Term 1 Newsletter Posted On 30 January 2019 Please click here to view the Term 1 Sports Newsletter 2019. Inside you will read about sports success for Hannah McGregor at the NZSS Athletics Ch... New Summer Code Available - 3x3 Basketball Posted On 30 January 2019 If your child would like to play 3x3 Basketball in Term 1, please follow this link for the Registration Form. It is important to register by Thursday ... Athletics Day Information Posted On 30 January 2019 Athletics Day for the whole school is going to be held on Friday 22 February. More information regarding the day will be released to you in the coming... Sports at Aquinas College in 2019 Posted On 30 January 2019 Welcome to Aquinas College! Aquinas College has a proud sports participation level of over 70%, well above the Bay of Plenty region of 50%. Sport i... Traffic management at Barkes Corner Posted On 28 January 2019 With school starting a new year tomorrow, you are reminded that roundabout metering is operating at SH29A Barkes Corner roundabout. The traffic lig... Principal's Address at Final Prize Giving 2018 Posted On 18 December 2018 E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā iwi – tēnā koutou katoa Ki te atua – tēnā koe Ki te whare e tu nei, ki te papa e takoto nei – tēnā korua. Ki te ... 2018 Dux Posted On 12 December 2018 Congratulations to Lilli Scott who was announced as the 2018 Aquinas College Dux at yesterday's Final Prize Giving. Lilli was awarded Top Academic... 2018 Final Prize Giving Posted On 12 December 2018 Congratulations to students who received awards at the 2018 Aquinas College Prize Giving. It was a memorable occasion to farewell the Year 13 student... Thanksgiving Mass for Foundation Staff Posted On 10 December 2018 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 ... Summer Sports Registrations for 2019 Posted On 6 December 2018 Summer Sports Registrations: Please see below for a list of codes offered at Aquinas College in Term 1, 2019 and all of the information you will ne... Sports Wrap Up 2018 Posted On 6 December 2018 Kia ora, congratulations on a successful year in sport at Aquinas! Aquinas College has been represented in over 30 sporting codes this year, from A... Blue Light U15 Games Posted On 2 December 2018 The inaugural Blue Light U15 Games kicked off on Thursday 29 November at Mount Maunganui. Aquinas College had two boys futsal teams, one girls futs... Silver Medalists- Junior North Island Water Polo Champs Posted On 2 December 2018 Congratulations to our silver medalists! It was a successful campaign for our Junior Water Polo team who had a clean sweep through pool play (11 - ... Northern Districts U19 Cricket Selection Posted On 2 December 2018 Congratulations to Aquinas College Year 12 student Fergus Lellman for being named in the Northern Districts U19 team. We wish Fergus all the best when... Surf Life Saving World Champs Posted On 2 December 2018 Congratulations to year 13 Sports Performer of the Year, Lochlainn O'Connor who broke two records at the recent World Life Saving World Championships ... Zone Athletics Champs Posted On 21 November 2018 A group of 51 Year 7/8 students from AC attended the Zone Athletics Champs on Wednesday 21 November. In the lead up to the event, the weather was not ... AC Cricket Representatives Posted On 15 November 2018 Congratulations to the following AC Cricket players who have been selected to represents Coastlands at their respective Northern Districts tournaments... Principal's Address - We will remember Posted On 14 November 2018 On Sunday, the world marked the 100th anniversary Armistice Day - a day which brought to end the bloodshed of World War I. On the 11th of November 191... 2018 Retreats Posted On 12 November 2018 Religious Education Focus Year 13 Retreat The Year 13 Retreat was held out at Tui Ridge where the students stayed overnight. The theme for the R... Year 7/8 side beat Tauranga Intermediate Posted On 11 November 2018 The Aquinas College Year 7/8 cricket side have had a 2 wicket win against Tauranga Intermediate in a T20 match at Aquinas College. After losing the... Sports Prizegiving 2018 Posted On 6 November 2018 On Thursday 1 November we celebrated those who have excelled in Sport at Aquinas College this year. 79 students crossed the stage to receive awards in... Junior Choir Posted On 30 October 2018 The Junior choir performed at the Kids Sing competition at Southwell School in Hamilton yesterday 25 October and won the Best Performance of a Popul... Aquinas Sports Academy Applications for 2019 are OPEN Posted On 18 October 2018 Applications for 2019 Aquinas Sports Academy classes are now open. Classes are available at Years 8, 9 and 10. Applications close on Friday 23 N... New Zealand Short Course Swimming Champs Posted On 17 October 2018 2018 NEW ZEALAND SHORT COURSE SUMMARY: Congratulations to the following eight Aquinas College Students qualifiers who recently raced in the 2018 NZ... Winter Tournament Week 2018 Posted On 25 September 2018 Aquinas College was well represented at Winter Tournament week all around the North Island. It was a big week of competition and travel for many of ou... BOP National Representatives Posted On 25 September 2018 Congratulations to the following students how have qualified to represent the Bay of Plenty at the New Zealand National Championships for Gymsports in... Secondary School's Nationals Posted On 25 September 2018 Congratulations to the 6 students who attended the recent New Zealand Secondary School's National Championships for Tumbling, Trampoline and Artistic ... Student Progress Term 3 2018 Posted On 25 September 2018 Yr. 7 and 8: A comprehensive review of this area of the school has been submitted to the Board of Trustees. The use of a data wall has been an effect... Fiji Service Trip Posted On 21 September 2018 During the first week of the Term Two holidays a group of Aquinas College students along with a parents and teachers, were lucky enough to travel to F... AIMS GAMES 2018 a Hit! Posted On 21 September 2018 The 2018 AIMS GAMES was a wonderful experience for Yr. 7 & 8 students at Aquinas College. We experienced winning and losing but always enjoyed spe... New Traffic Lights for Pyes Pa Roundabout Posted On 12 September 2018 The Transport Agency, alongside Tauranga City Council, is installing roundabout metering on the SH29A Barkes Corner roundabout to help improve traffic... AIMS Games 2018 - Daily Update Posted On 9 September 2018 AIMS GAMES 2018 The AIMS GAMES 2018 are being held in Tauranga from Sunday 9 - Friday 14 September. This is an annual event on the Aquinas College Sp... Tauranga Primary Schools Music Festival Posted On 3 September 2018 The Junior Choir performed an intensive repertoire for the Tauranga Primary Schools Music Festival on Monday 3 September at Baycourt Theatre. The them... The Night Is Young Posted On 3 September 2018 The Night Is Young is a show, in which ten Bay of Plenty secondary schools from Katikati to Te Puke, are invited to showcase their performing arts tal... Summer Sport Registrations are OPEN Posted On 3 September 2018 Registrations for Summer Sports at Aquinas College are now OPEN!! Please see below for a list of codes offered at Aquinas College in Term 4 and all o... Winter Tournament Week: Daily Update Posted On 2 September 2018 Best of luck to all of our teams competing in Winter Tournament Week this week all around the North Island. Basketball Junior Boys: Junior Premiershi... Aquinas Young Innovators excel Posted On 30 August 2018 Wow, what a night! The Aquinas Young innovators have shown that they are a creative and resourceful team of students. This team excelled last night... Waikato ITM Band and Orchestra Festival 2018 Posted On 28 August 2018 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 schoo... Roisin Wins Queen's Girls Guide Award Posted On 27 August 2018 Over the weekend, Roisin Boyle, in year 12, went to the Government House in Wellington where she was awarded the Queen's Girls Guide award. The Queen'... Water Polo High Performance Pathway Athletes Posted On 24 August 2018 Congratulations to all Aquinas Water Polo players who were recently selected for NZ Water Polo's High Performance Pathway Performance Pathway Program... Toby's Squash Success Posted On 23 August 2018 Congratulations to Toby Elsom who entered into the BOP Eliminations Squash Tournament, two weeks ago. His team won and are now through to the Supercha... John Paul College Year 7/8 Sports Exchange Posted On 23 August 2018 Sixty four members of the AC AIMS Team traveled over to John Paul College in Rotorua on Thursday 23 August to compete against JPC in a variety of AIMS... Tauranga Police vs AC Football 1st XI Posted On 23 August 2018 On Wednesday 22 August we had a lunchtime football match between the Tauranga Police and the AC Football Tournament Team. Conditions were far from ... International Update August 2018 Posted On 17 August 2018 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 a... Hockey Update August 2018 Posted On 17 August 2018 It’s now getting to the business end of the hockey season for our players at the Aquinas Hockey Club. This year we have 85 players across our interme... Chanel Shield Assembly Address Posted On 17 August 2018 PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS TO SCHOOL ASSEMBLY 13th Aug, 2018. This morning’s assembly is going to have a special focus on The Chanel Shield. I will briefl... Yr 7 and 8 Update August 2018 Posted On 17 August 2018 Term Three started with the Yr. 7 and 8 Student Led Conferences. Thanks to the many parents who attended. During these conferences information on the ... Chess Results Posted On 16 August 2018 The annual school chess tournament was well supported, with around 70 students competing during lunchtimes in Term Two. Some games were short and o... Gymsports Posted On 16 August 2018 It has been a busy term for GymSport at Aquinas College with students attending several competitions over the last couple of months. On Friday 6 Ju... Campion Exchange 2018 Posted On 16 August 2018 The Campion Sports Exchange was a fabulous weekend full of sporting events hosted by Aquinas College. Campion College Year 9 and 10’s came up from Gis... Sports Update August 2018 Posted On 16 August 2018 Winter Sports are soon coming to an end with some great results for our Aquinas College teams. Netball is into their finishing rounds now, with 13 of ... Chanel Shield 2018 Posted On 16 August 2018 The Chanel Shield was held at John Paul College, in Rotorua. This annual event is named in honour of the Patron Saint of the Diocese, Peter Chanel. He... Sports Representative Applications OPEN Posted On 15 August 2018 In preparation for Sports Prizegiving in October, Sports Representative Forms are now available for students to fill in with all of their sporting ach... Campion College Exchange 2018 Posted On 13 August 2018 It was a fabulous weekend full of Sporting Events at Aquinas College. Campion College Year 9 and 10’s came up from Gisborne to compete in 6 different ... Death Brothers Triumph in Lead Climbing Nationals Posted On 1 August 2018 Kieran Death and Antony Death competed in the National Lead Climbing Champs in Auckland on the 28th - 29th July. It was an incredibly successful day f... Tai Mitchell Representatives Posted On 30 July 2018 Five Aquinas College year 7/8 boys - Christopher Berger, Brayden Stowers, Henry Scholes, Isaac Schuler, Jack Williamson - recently represented Aquinas... Y78 GymSport Champs Results Posted On 29 July 2018 On Friday 6 July, Aquinas College students competed in the Y78 GymSport Champs at ARGOS Gym in Tauranga. It was a great day with all students competin... BOP Secondary School GymSport Success Posted On 29 July 2018 Congratulations to the following students who received medals in the BOP Secondary Schools GymSport Competition in Rotorua on 29 June. Sam Easterga... Olympic Aspirations for Lochlainn O'Connor Posted On 25 July 2018 During the Term 2 holidays Lochlainn O'Connor qualified to represent NZ at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Suva, Fji in August. Lochlainn... Water Polo Success Posted On 25 July 2018 There was some impressive sucess for Aquinas Water Polo Players at the July Pan Pacific Youth Water Polo Competition. The Pan Pacific Youth Water Pol... Touchstone Awards Posted On 9 July 2018 Students living out the Touchstones were celebrated at the end-of-term Principal’s Morning Tea on July 6th, 2018. The College is founded on the values... 2018 Curriculum Review Posted On 4 July 2018 Please read about the Curriculum Review underway at Aquinas College. Curriculum Review Term 2 Feedback for Website PTA News - July 2018 Posted On 3 July 2018 Aquinas Cup Race Night We are proud to announce that the Aquinas Cup Race night was a huge success and a great night out for everyone involved. We... 2018 Photos Posted On 2 July 2018 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 ... Voyage of Discovery – Hawaiki Rising Posted On 2 July 2018 Yr. 12 student Izzy Northcroft was chosen to participate in an amazing youth development opportunity aboard Hinemoana. Hinemoana is a traditional d... Year 7 and 8 Update - July 2018 Posted On 30 June 2018 Term Two has flown by with a number of our students taking up opportunities to extend themselves and represent Aquinas College. The Tauranga Kids L... Basketball World Cup Posted On 29 June 2018 It was a great day for Aquinas College at the Intermediate Basketball World Cup at ASB Arena on Thursday 28 June. A 1st for the girls (Australia) and ... Matariki 2018 Posted On 12 June 2018 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... Mid Term Update from Yr. 7 and 8 Department - May 2018 Posted On 28 May 2018 It has been a busy start to Term 2 for the Yr. 7 and 8 Department. In week 2 we had Lex from Attitude come and talk to our students. Lex is a brill... Mid Term Update from the PTA - May 2018 Posted On 28 May 2018 Community Engagement Survey PTA is delighted that the Twilight Festival was voted as the No. 1 thing that families and students wish the school wou... Cross Country 2018 Posted On 28 May 2018 It was a fantastic day on Friday 18 May at the Aquinas College Cross Country. The day kicked off with our Yr.7 and 8 students competing and then flowe... Mid Term Sports Update May 2018 Posted On 27 May 2018 It has been a busy and successful start to the Winter Sports Season at Aquinas College. We have an abundance of winter sports teams this year who woul... Mass of the Spirit 2018 Posted On 27 May 2018 Mass of the Spirit was celebrated on Wednesday 16th of May with Bishop Steve and concelebrants Father Mark and Father Darren. During the Mass, seve... Caritas 'Live It' Challenge Posted On 27 May 2018 A group of 13 students participated in the Caritas 'Live It' Challenge on Friday, 11th of May. They braved the rain and stayed over in the Technol... Yr. 7/8 Literature Quiz 2018 Posted On 24 May 2018 Congratulations to the Aquinas College students that took part in the Lit Quiz 2018 Regional Final at Tauranga Intermediate. The team included Chlo... Cross Country Results Posted On 22 May 2018 It was a fantastic day on Friday 18 May at the Aquinas College Cross Country. The day kicked off with our Y7 and 8 students competing and then flowed ... Kindness Video Competition Posted On 17 May 2018 To launch the Aquinas College Kindness Campaign, students are invited to enter the Kindness Video Competition. There are 3 x $500 Prezzy Cards to be w... Aquinas College Cross Country- This Friday Posted On 15 May 2018 The Annual Cross Country is being held this Friday 18th May 2018 starting at 12.45pm at Aquinas College. Whanau and Supporters are most welcome to att... Aquinas College Cross Country- This Friday Posted On 15 May 2018 The Annual Cross Country is being held on Friday 18th May 2018 starting at 12.45pm at Aquinas College. Whanau and Supporters are most welcome to atten... Fields Closed- Tuesday 15 May Posted On 15 May 2018 The fields have been closed for practices today due to heavy rain. There will be no practices held today, Tuesday 15 May. Thank you for your cooperati... Year 7's Scientists 3rd at EPro8 Challenge Posted On 10 May 2018 On the 10th of May eight students from Aquinas College went to the Epro8 challenge at Tauranga Intermediate. We had a Year 7 team and Year 8 team . ... Mooting Competition Posted On 9 May 2018 On Tuesday night, 9th May, 2018 our talented team of Yr. 13 mooters – Jess Treanor, Emma McDonnell and Teri Dawson – faced off in a court of law with ... Basketball Representative Trials- U11 & U13 Year Olds Posted On 9 May 2018 Tauranga City Basketaball are running Under 11 and Under 13 Trials on the 20 May. Trials will be run at the QEYC, Memorial Park and will be between 1.... AON National Age Group Swimming Championships Posted On 9 May 2018 Well done to all of our students who competed at the AON NAGS event in Auckland from the 17 - 21 April 2018. William Armstrong competed in 5 events... There are many ways to be kind and many opportunities to practice. Posted On 8 May 2018 PRINCIPAL'S ADDRESS TO SCHOOL ASSEMBLY MAY 1ST, 2018 KINDNESS You will remember at the beginning of the year that I shared my non-negotiables wi... Great Men make Great All Blacks Posted On 8 May 2018 PRINCIPAL'S ADDRESS TO SCHOOL ASSEMBLY 8 MAY, 2018. “Better men make better All Blacks”. The message here is applicable to us all. Sir Graham Henry... New Zealand Climbing Representatives Posted On 7 May 2018 A special congratulations to Antony Death (Year 9) and Kieran Death (year 7) who are representing New Zealand in the Australian National Youth Champio... The Youth Athlete Seminar Posted On 6 May 2018 Please see details below about a forthcoming seminar at The University of Adams Centre for High Performance, Mount Maunganui on the 28 June: The Y... Tauranga East Tai Mitchell Posted On 6 May 2018 A very special congratulations to the following students who have been selected in the Tauranga East Tai Mitchell Team for 2018. Henry ... Final Day for guide dog Toby Posted On 6 May 2018 Today is a sad day at Aquinas College as we say good bye to Toby, our resident guide dog in training. Toby as been a very treasured member of the A... Netball season starts for Aquinas students Posted On 6 May 2018 Friday 4th and Saturday 5th were the first days for our 2018 netball season at Harbourside Netball Centre with 7 teams playing on Friday night and 11 ... WBC Basketball Tournament Posted On 3 May 2018 Come along to the QE Youth Centre to support Yr. 12 student Briarley Rogers as she competes in the WBC Tournament this weekend. This is the highest... AIMS GAMES Expression of Interest Open Posted On 2 May 2018 The AIMS GAMES 2018 are being held in Tauranga from Sunday 9 - Friday 14 September. This is an annual event on the Aquinas College Sports Calendar... Water Polo AGM change of date Posted On 18 April 2018 AC Water Polo committee advises of a change of date for their AGM from Monday 30th April to MONDAY 7th MAY AT 5:30PM in the College Staffroom. &nbs... Principal's Newsletter Term 1 2018 Posted On 12 April 2018 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 opportuni... Aquinas Year 7/8's win BOP Zone Swimming Championships Posted On 11 April 2018 Congratulations to the Year 7/8 swimmers on winning the BOP ZONE Swimming Championships. Aquinas College scored 429 points, well ahead of nearest s... 2018 Cross Walk Posted On 10 April 2018 Our annual crosswalk began with our wonderful group of students and staff meeting at St Thomas Moore Church at 8.15. After prayer and final instructio... What is Year 9 and 10 REACH? Posted On 9 April 2018 All year 9 and year 10 students are part of the REACH academic programme at Aquinas College. This programme operates like a junior diploma where each ... NCEA Apps help with tracking academic progress Posted On 9 April 2018 Information on endorsements can be found on the NZQA website at: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/ncea/understanding... Swimming success for Millie Quin Posted On 9 April 2018 Aquinas swimmer Millie Quin was the top points scorer at the NZ Division II swimming championships held over four days in Rotorua in March. Quin won ... Swimming Championships Results Posted On 5 April 2018 Well done to all of our students who competed in the Annual Swimming Championships over the past couple of weeks. There were some great results achiev... Lilli Scott takes first prize in local essay competition Posted On 5 April 2018 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 encou... 1st XI Cricket team win Northern Districts T20 title Posted On 28 March 2018 Aquinas College have won the 2018 Northern Districts T20 knockout competition with a 15 run win over St Peter’s. Aquinas came into the final with a... Aquinas yachting team excel in Taupo Posted On 27 March 2018 The Aquinas College yachting team have completed a very successful regatta during Tournament week in Taupo. The first day of the regatta, Sunday, w... Athletics Results 2018 Posted On 27 March 2018 A brilliantly fine sunny day greeted us for the annual Athletics Day held on Friday 23rd February. Due to the Tauranga Domain track being refurbished,... Aquinas show jumpers 3rd in BOP Championships Posted On 20 March 2018 On Wednesday 28th February five Aquinas College students represented and rode for the Aquinas College Equestrian team in the Bay of Plenty Area School... Leaders have one thing in common – Influence. Posted On 20 March 2018 PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS TO SCHOOL ASSEMBLY – FEBRUARY 27, 2018 I want to spend some time discussing Leadership with you. A wise man once told me th... AC Spirit Posted On 20 March 2018 PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS TO SCHOOL ASSEMBLY – MARCH 13, 2018 I was reflecting last night on what I wanted to speak with you about today. I was tempted ... Reflect on what Lent might look like for You Posted On 20 March 2018 PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS TO SCHOOL ASSEMBLY – FEBRUARY 13, 2018 Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It... When you see something wrong in the world, you have two choices... Posted On 19 March 2018 PRINCIPAL'S ADDRESS TO SCHOOL ASSEMBLY - MARCH 20, 2018 I want to take the opportunity to speak with you today about Palm Sunday, which as you kno... 2018 Summer Tournament Week Updates Posted On 19 March 2018 Thursday 22nd March VOLLEYBALL A tough couple of days at the office with a stomach bug ripping through the event. So far we are holding on to our ... Year 7/8 Swimming Sports Posted On 16 March 2018 The Greerton Pools were once again the venue for the junior school swimming championships held on Tuesday 13th March. There were lots of talent and... Cricket 1st XI boys beat Hillcrest High Posted On 6 March 2018 Congratulations to the Boys 1st XI Cricket team who had a victory against Hillcrest High in their T20 Super Smash Semi-Final game today. Bowling first... Uniform Policy Updates Posted On 4 March 2018 From Mr. Dalton Amendments to School Uniform and Appearance Guidelines: In 2017, a group of senior students led a process of community consu... Academic Results 2017 Posted On 27 February 2018 A review of the NCEA results for 2017 indicates that the senior students at Aquinas College have performed exceptionally well and have had outstanding... Caritas Lenten Appeal Posted On 27 February 2018 Yr. 10P Social Studies class is running a series of social action events to raise funds for the Caritas Lenten Appeal. The 2018 Appeal is in support ... Sport Report - March 2018 Posted On 26 February 2018 School sport is under way with Aquinas College teams entered in the local Cricket, Volleyball, Futsal and Water Polo competitions. Gymsports trainings... Aquinas College 1st XI Melbourne Tour 2018 Posted On 22 February 2018 On the 23rd of January, 14 students and four adults departed Aquinas College for the inaugural 1st XI Cricket trip to Melbourne. The 7-day trip was... Ash Wednesday 2018 Posted On 21 February 2018 A reflection led by Special Character Leader, McKenzie Frear Ash Wednesday starts a 40 day journey. A journey that opens an opportunity for us to gro... Academic Honours Assembly 2018 Posted On 20 February 2018 The achievement of Academic Honours was celebrated this term by the whole school community. After a reading from Galatians (Ch 6, Vs 2 - 6) by Dep... Rowing success for Aquinas Posted On 12 February 2018 Well, the heat did not stop the rowing last weekend! Four days of blistering heat and blistering pace. At the North Island Club Championships, Ell... Settling Back into School Posted On 2 February 2018 After a day back at school, students were asked what was the best and worst things about starting back at Aquinas College for a new year. Top of the l... Itinerant Music Lessons Posted On 28 January 2018 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 ac... Week 1 2018 Activities Posted On 25 January 2018 Please note the following events and activities in Week 1 and 2, 2018: Tuesday 30 8.45am Staff Only Day. All staff to meet in the chapel (teachin... 2017 Prize Giving Posted On 11 December 2017 The academic achievements of 2017 were celebrated at the final school prize giving held on December 12th. After students all sang the National Anth... Junior Attitude, Effort and Excellence Prize Giving 2017 Posted On 11 December 2017 The Year 7-10 students at Aquinas College were honoured this morning at 2017 Junior Prize Giving. The ceremony celebrated the success of students r... New House ready for Christmas! Posted On 10 December 2017 Aquinas College's most significant fundraiser is nearing completion as the finishing touches are put on a brand new home they plan to sell off to rais... NZSS Athletics Championships Posted On 3 December 2017 Four Aquinas students headed off to the sunny Hawkes Bay on the first weekend in December, for the NZSS Athletics and Road Race Championships. With 21... Aquinas Girls cricket team win first match Posted On 3 December 2017 The Aquinas College Girls cricket team have recorded their first win of the season with a victory over Papamoa College. Led by their coaches Tom Pi... December Greetings from the PTA Posted On 30 November 2017 A big thank you to the Aquinas College community for supporting us in many ways including with lunchtime sausage sizzles, Entertainment Book sales, at... Year 8 Short Films Posted On 30 November 2017 During Term 4 our Year 8 students have completed a film unit based around the short film 'Falling Sparrows'. This is a film that looks into war and h... GATE Night Posted On 30 November 2017 Gifted and talented students from Year 7 – 9, who participated in the Autonomous Learners’ Programme this year showcased their learning at a Presentat... Chosen Posted On 30 November 2017 “You did not choose me, but I chose you…” John 15:16 · Interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? · Keen to go deeper in ... Yr.7 and 8 2017 Bay of Plenty Zone Athletics Posted On 28 November 2017 The Bay of Plenty Zone Athletics were held last week at Papamoa Reserve. Aquinas College was represented by a good team of athletes who participated w... Farewell Mass for Mr Scott Posted On 23 November 2017 Over 200 people gathered at St Mary’s Immaculate Church on Wednesday 22 November 2017 to celebrate the career of Mr Ray Scott, retiring Principal of A... New Zealand Youth Symphonic Wind Band Selection Posted On 22 November 2017 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, ... Transition Day for Yr. 6 Students. Posted On 20 November 2017 Toady we were delighted to welcome the Yr. 6 students who will be joining the Aquinas College community in 2018. They have a busy day planned getting ... Action Packed Lunch Times Posted On 14 November 2017 Year 7/8’s have the option to wear PE gear on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of term. The drive is to get students more active, both physically ... Students Acknowledged at Aquinas Sports Awards Posted On 2 November 2017 Over 100 Aquinas students were acknowledged at the annual Sport Prize giving held last night. The evening was a showcase of our sporting achievemen... Curriculum Update Term 4 Posted On 30 October 2017 Senior Attitude and Effort Awards These awards will be presented during the morning assembly in week 4 of the term (Tuesday 7 November). Students w... Aquinas Talent across the Bay Posted On 30 October 2017 A number of talented students and staff have been wowing audiences with their singing, acting and dancing talents. Mary Poppins ran for 6 nights ar... The Power of a Holiday Posted On 29 October 2017 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 op... PTA November Update Posted On 29 October 2017 Last month St Mary's Catholic School celebrated its 75th Jubilee reunion and recognised 75 years of Catholic Education within Tauranga Moana. St Mary... Sports Report November 2017 Posted On 29 October 2017 Summer sporting codes are under way with Cricket, Volleyball, Rugby 7’s, Touch and Water polo all fielding teams in local competitions. Cricket - A... NZ Economics Quiz Posted On 29 October 2017 The New Zealand Economics Quiz is a nationwide competition with 2700 candidates participating. Hosted by Auckland University, students were required t... Spirit of Adventure Posted On 29 October 2017 Five girls, five boys, five days and one amazing teacher, all set out to tackle the Spirit of Adventure Trophy Voyage. In the first week of Term 4, Te... Youth Community Spirit Award Posted On 25 October 2017 Congratulations to Yr. 13 student, Aileen Harwood who was awarded the TrustPower Youth Community Spirit Award. The Award enabled her to donate $25... Brother Sister Let Me Serve You Posted On 23 October 2017 The Touchstone of Service was celebrated at today's Volunteers Assembly. Acts of service included giving technical support at school events, visiting ... Synchronised Swimming Success Posted On 18 October 2017 Yr. 8 student Avalee Donovan- Trewhella. Avalee is a member of Tauranga Synchro, Tauranga’s synchronised swimming club. Tauranga Synchro competed in ... Air Pistol Shooting Success Posted On 18 October 2017 In Term 3, our students took part in two days of training given by Greg Yelavich, the Common Wealth Games gold medallist. This set them up well for t... Winter Champs Winner Posted On 16 October 2017 Yr. 13 student Max van der Zalm is just back from Auckland where he won the Wind Surfing Winter Championships in Murrays Bay. He also finished 1st in ... National Gymsports Champions Posted On 15 October 2017 Several Aquinas students achieved outstanding results at the Gymnastics New Zealand National Championships during the holidays. Winning a gold meda... New Principal Announcement Posted On 28 September 2017 On behalf of the Aquinas College Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Matthew (Matt) Dalton as our next Principal. Matt ... Maori Language Week Posted On 25 September 2017 Aquinas College is celebrating Maori Language week with some fun activities and challenges to encourage staff as well as students to have a go at Te R... Tauranga Cycle Plan Competition Posted On 21 September 2017 Tauranga City Council want our help in getting more people riding bikes! Our council have created a schools’ competition to get feedback on how we ... Maths Olympics Posted On 19 September 2017 Over 6000 students from 153 schools across New Zealand participated in the national University of Otago Junior Maths Competition. We are very proud to... AIMS Medals Awarded Posted On 19 September 2017 The 2017 Anchor AIMS Games saw the Year 7 and 8 athletes from Aquinas College awarded for their sporting talent. Individual Medals ... Summer Sports Sign Up Posted On 18 September 2017 Registrations are closing shortly for summer sports. Don't miss out on the opportunity to represent your school in Term 4. Complete the online registr... Secondary School’s National Gymsports Posted On 18 September 2017 At the recent New Zealand Secondary School’s National Gymsports Championship held in Auckland on Sept 9th & 10th 2017, three Aquinas College stude... Prime Minister visits Aquinas students Posted On 4 September 2017 Aquinas Business students received a pleasant surprise when our Prime Minster, Bill English paid them a visit during their Trade Day at Papamoa Plaza.... Exam Rules Posted On 3 September 2017 Procedures for Derived Grades Examinations 1. All students must take note of their own assessment schedule. Students who miss an assessment m... Principal Appointment Process Posted On 1 September 2017 Thank you to the parents/whanau who participated in the recent ‘survey monkey’ feedback process that the Board initiated to further inform the Princip... Aquinas Cricket Club Appoints Overseas Coach Posted On 1 September 2017 The Aquinas Cricket Club have taken a big step forward this year and secured the coaching and playing services of an overseas coach. He will coach ... Maths Week Posted On 31 August 2017 Students enjoyed participating in a variety of activities including daily riddles, treasure hunts and mathsmind competitions during Math Week earlier ... Derived Grade Exams - Senior School Posted On 30 August 2017 This is a reminder that the senior school (and Year 10 students sitting Level 1 Science) will be sitting examinations between Monday the 18th of Septe... Loaves and Fishes Posted On 30 August 2017 Every Tuesday morning, under the guidance of the Society of St Vincent de Paul, these students are just some of a large group from Aquinas College who... Chanel Shield Posted On 30 August 2017 The major Special Character event this term has been our hosting of the Chanel Shield Competition. This year it was a well-contested event and Aquinas... Planning for the Future Posted On 30 August 2017 Careers Update September 2017 This month Aquinas College has been visited by all the Universities and Tertiary Educators. This has been insightful fo... Future Champions Posted On 30 August 2017 Congratulations to Yr 7 students Brayden Stowers and Steve Fonohema who have been selected for the Western Bay of Plenty under 12's rugby team. They p... Rugby Representatives Posted On 30 August 2017 Congratulations to Yr 7 students Brayden Stowers and Steve Fonohema who have been selected for the Western Bay of Plenty under 12's rugby team. They p... Arts & Culture, Special Character and Sports Honours Posted On 29 August 2017 Congratulations to the following students who were recognized at the 2017 Honours Assembly. These students have made exceptional contributions in t... Air Pistol Shooting Selection Posted On 29 August 2017 Earlier in the year, some of our students took part in the Hamilton Open and Graded, Waipa Open and Graded and national air pistol shooting competitio... Campion College Yr 9 and 10 Sports Exchange Posted On 29 August 2017 To maintain strong relationships between Catholic youth throughout the Hamilton Diocese, Aquinas College takes part in annual sports exchanges with ot... John Paul College Yr 7 and 8 Sports Day Posted On 29 August 2017 Recently some of our respective AIMS Teams met at Aquinas College for some practice before the start of this national tournament. It was our turn to ... Year 10 Social Studies - Global Perspectives Posted On 18 August 2017 As part of our Year 10 Social Studies programme, we are looking at social action and global perspectives on social issues. Groups choose their own ... Table Tennis Champs Posted On 16 August 2017 Congratulations to Bryan Montuya, Brayden Dew and Troy Schneebeli for coming 3rd at the Bay of Plenty Teams Table Tennis Yr 9-10 Championships held ... Science Tutorials for NCEA Posted On 16 August 2017 Senior NCEA students are invited to attend a series of workshops put on by the science faculty. These voluntary sessions will help students prepare... 3rd New Zealand Linguistics Olympiad Posted On 8 August 2017 Linguistics is the scientific study of language, including analysis of form, meanings, and how it changes in context. Linguists traditionally analyse ... Rugby Representative Selection Posted On 7 August 2017 Congratulations to the following Aquinas College students who have been selected to play for the Western Bay Under 14 Representatives team: Brayden D... Life Guard of the Year Posted On 31 July 2017 Congratulations to Year 11 student Hazel Whitehead for being selected as The Life Guard of the Year for Omanu Surf Club. Well done Hazel and thank ... Basketball Representatives Posted On 31 July 2017 Tauranga City Basketball have advised that the following Aquinas College students have been selected for Representative Basketball Teams; Under 13A... Victoria Graduates Posted On 31 July 2017 Congratulations to the following students who have graduated from Victoria University in Wellington; George Ahern - GDDE - GDip in Designed Environ... Rest in Peace Posted On 30 July 2017 Sadly, Maria Ngatai passed away on Friday 28th July 2017 after a long illness. Maria was the wife of Kihi Ngatai, our college Kaumatua, and was an imp... Hockey Reps Posted On 28 July 2017 Congratulations to the following Aquinas College students who have been selected for Representative Hockey teams: U13 Hatch development boys - Max... Silver Medal for New Zealand Posted On 25 July 2017 Congratulations to Ella Akkerman and Beach Volleyball partner Jasmine Milton (from Rangitoto College) who have won a Silver Medal at the Youth Commonw... Te Puke Gymsports Competition Posted On 12 July 2017 What a great event and wonderful achievements made by the Aquinas students at the recent TePuke School Gymsports Competition held on July 4th. Seco... Waikato Chemistry Challenge Posted On 3 July 2017 The University of Waikato's annual New Zealand Institute of Chemistry (NZIC) Analytical Chemistry Competition saw Aquinas College awarded second plac... Quick Rip Rugby Tournament Posted On 3 July 2017 Congratulations to two teams who represented the college in Quick Rip Rugby last week. Our Aquinas College Year 7 boys who won the Quick Rip Rugby T... AC students enjoy World Cup event Posted On 2 July 2017 Congratulations to our AC Girls AIMS Basketball Team that came 3rd at the World Cup Intermediate Basketball Tournament last Thursday 29 June at the AS... Economic students visit Gold mine Posted On 28 June 2017 Year 13 Economic students recently conducted a field trip to Oceana’s Waihi Gold and Silver mine. As part of the Economics course, students are requir... 2018 Enrolment Closing Date Friday, 7th July 2017 Posted On 27 June 2017 The 2018 enrolment closing date is Friday 7th July. Please make sure that all documentation is completed and return in hard copy to the Aquinas Colleg... 2017 Performing Arts Night Posted On 26 June 2017 60 students wowed an audience of parents, friends and supporters at last week's Performing Arts Night. Held at Otumoetai Baptist Church, the event... Gymnastics Champions at Argos Posted On 21 June 2017 Here are the results from the Western Bay Of Plenty Schools Gymsport Festival held at Argos on June 9th, 2017. Congratulations to the following stu... Business Students Face the Dragons Posted On 16 June 2017 Year 13 Business Studies students have been busy running their businesses. As part of the course, students are required to participate in a Dragons De... Aquinas College Ball: Glitz and Glamour Posted On 16 June 2017 It was the night of all nights. The highlight of the senior school social calendar. The annual Aquinas College Ball. Girls slipped on their heels and ... Aquinas Team 2nd at Epro8 Challenge Posted On 16 June 2017 Year 7 and 8 scientists from Aquinas College have excelled at the recent Bay of Plenty EPro8 Challenge. The Epro8 Challenge is technology and probl... Local production of "Mary Poppins" full of Aquinas Spirit Posted On 14 June 2017 Congratulations to Eliza Ward (Year 8), Michael Graham (Year 11) and Abigail Speight (Yr12) who have been announced as part of the Tauranga Musical Th... Bella set to take the stage in "The Sound of Music" Posted On 14 June 2017 Our congratulations go to Bella Wright (Year 9) for being offered the role of Brigitta von Trapp in "The Sound of Music" 20 city touring company that ... The Big Sing Posted On 14 June 2017 On Friday 9 June, Voci Celesti travelled to St Peter's College Cambridge, to compete in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Regional Big Sing Choral Competition... Waikato / BOP Secondary Schools Cross Country Posted On 8 June 2017 On Wednesday 7th June our Year 9 Boys Cross Country team traveled to take part in the Waikato/ BOP Secondary School's Cross Country Championships held... Aimee Watene Umpire Exam Posted On 7 June 2017 Well done to Year Eleven student, Aimee Watene who recently passed the Zone Theory Umpires Netball exam held in May. Both Harbourside Netball Centr... Netball Umpire Posted On 7 June 2017 Aquinas Year 11 student, Aimee Watene recently passed the Zone Theory Umpires Exam held in May. On behalf of Harbourside Netball Centre and Netball... Top NZ Sailor Posted On 7 June 2017 Lachlan Dillan, a Year Nine student ended his sailing season with the Optimist Nationals in Napier during the Easter break where he placed 13th in New... Netball Umpire Posted On 6 June 2017 Well done to Year Eleven student, Aimee Watene who recently passed the Zone Theory Umpires Netball exam held in May. Both Harbourside Netball Centre ... Service Day 2017 Posted On 5 June 2017 Service Day is a school wide event when the students and staff of Aquinas College donate their time and talents to serve in our community. As a Cathol... Duke of Edinburgh complete Kaimai expedition Posted On 5 June 2017 The 12/13 OED class has started their Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Hiking Unit for the year. They have just returned from their first trip on th... Water Polo Successes Posted On 5 June 2017 Congratulations to Josef Schuler, Kiahi Horan, Gabriel Orchard and Charlie Wood for being selected earlier this year for the NZ Born 2000/Youth Men Eu... Rock Climbing Success Posted On 5 June 2017 On Wednesday 31st May a team of 8 Aquinas College students took part in Sport Bay of Plenty's annual competition. Over 150 competitors arrived from a... Resignation of Mr Ray Scott Posted On 28 May 2017 It is with regret that the Board OF Trustees received the following resignation from our Principal, Mr Ray Scott, at last week’s May BOT meeting. I a... There's no room for bullies in our school Posted On 25 May 2017 Students at Aquinas College got in behind Pink Shirt Day, making a stand against bullies. "There's no room for bullies in our school" commented Is... BOPSS Cross Country Tuesday 22rd May Waipuna Posted On 25 May 2017 A great team of enthusiastic runners headed off to Waipuna Park for the BOPSS Cross Country Championships. Twenty-eight students competed against the ... Cross Country Champions Posted On 25 May 2017 Congratulations to the following students who are our 2017 Cross Country Champions. PLACE YEAR 7 GIRLS PLACE YEAR 7 BOYS 1st Sarah Edw... Des Hunt visits Aquinas College Posted On 17 May 2017 New Zealand author Des Hunt visited Aquinas College to share his writing experiences with our Year 10 boys. 10R was lucky to have a visit from New... Preparation for Pentecost Posted On 16 May 2017 Aquinas College celebrated the church’s seasons and feast days in preparation for Pentecost. Term 1 began with Ash Wednesday, a liturgy where Deaco... The Parenting Place Posted On 16 May 2017 For practical tips and advice on growing great teens visit the Parenting Place. They offer 'Toolbox' courses to inspire and equip families. They ar... School Bus Changes Posted On 16 May 2017 A recent proposal has been put forward by Tauranga Council to remove most school bus services and encourage use of the extended public transport syste... Young Innovators Posted On 8 May 2017 Congratulations to Yr 10 students Baxter Blair, Charles Prosser, Samuel Cowan and William Vincent on winning Runner-up in the Mash Up Innovation Compe... It's Showtime! Posted On 8 May 2017 After three months of rehearsals, the 83 cast and crew of Aquinas College’s Bugsy Malone production are rearing to go. The show, based on the hugely p... Kathmandu exclusive promo Thursday 18 May Posted On 3 May 2017 The Tauranga Kathmandu store is offering an exclusive promotion to Aquinas families for one day only, Thursday 18 May. Click here to print off the vo... Silver Medalists Posted On 2 May 2017 Congratulations to the Senior A Boys Water Polo team for coming 2nd at New Zealand Secondary Schools Water Polo Nationals. Josef Schuler and Gabriel ... Ella's off to The Youth Commonwealth Games Posted On 2 May 2017 Ella Akkerman from Aquinas College has been selected into the New Zealand Youth Commonwealth Games Team which is off to the Bahamas this July. Ella... Millie and Jake talk Bugsy Malone Posted On 13 April 2017 Millie Elliott and Jake Hynds are two Year 13 Drama students involved in this year’s school production, Bugsy Malone. Millie is playing Blousey Brown ... Juniors compete in Primary Schools Surf Competition Posted On 5 April 2017 Aquinas College was up against schools from the Bay Of Plenty Region at Primary Schools Surf Competition held at Tay Street on the 31st March 2017 ... 2017 Aquinas Athletic Results Posted On 3 April 2017 The Aquinas College Athletics Sports was held at Tauranga Domain on Friday 24 February. The whole school were involved in a great day of athletic comp... Aquinas Climbing to great heights Posted On 3 April 2017 We have a dedicated group of young indoor rock climbers at Aquinas College. We meet at Rocktopia every Thursday from 4:30 until 6pm and have lots of ... Swimming Sports Results 2017 Posted On 1 April 2017 Congratulations to the following athletes: Year 7 Boys 1st Luca Adsett CKN 2nd Heath Lochhead CWA 3rd Jacob Lewis HRN Year 7 Girls ... Social Conscience Posted On 1 April 2017 Student Lilli Scott discusses the importance of a Social Conscience Silence is golden. Or is it? In a world of constant liberation through the intern... Caritas Challenge Posted On 1 April 2017 Year 10 students at Tauranga’s Aquinas College took up the Caritas Challenge to raise funds for Kiribati, just north of Fiji. This island nation is fa... Aquinas College win Bay of Plenty Cricket team of the month Posted On 29 March 2017 The Bay of Plenty Cricket Player/s of the Month March Award has seen the Aquinas College First XI receive a rare team award. Aquinas College has becom... Tokyo 2020 via Slovakia Posted On 28 March 2017 Aquinas College student Jack Egan has been selected to represent New Zealand at the Junior Worlds competition for C1 Canoe Slalom in Slovakia. At 15 y... BOP Team Triathlon Posted On 27 March 2017 Congratulations to the three Triathlon teams who competed in the Waikato - Bay of Plenty Triathlon championships yesterday. The teams represented A... Aquinas College Swimming Results 2017 Posted On 27 March 2017 Who dominated the Aquinas College 2017 Swimming Sports? Use the links below to see the final results. Year 7/8 Results Year 7 Girls Year 7 Boys ... Student Reflections on Lent Posted On 21 March 2017 At the Ash Wednesday Liturgy, Deacon Vince challenged us to use Lent as a time to make the ‘selfish me’ move over and make some room for the ‘unselfis... Sun shines on the PTA Twilight Festival Posted On 21 March 2017 The rescheduled Twilight Festival was held on the 16th March and this was a great opportunity for clubs and groups to fund raise and for the school co... Y13 Sports Science enjoys time on the water Posted On 20 March 2017 Y13 Sport Science class spent the later part of last week learning the finer skills of Stand up paddle boarding with the crew from Assault Paddle boar... Rain can't stop Pop Up Globe Posted On 10 March 2017 Did Shakespeare ever get rained on? Probably. But did the show go on? Oh yes it did. And that was exactly what happened when a group of 45 Year 12 and... Aquinas shines at Athletic Championships Posted On 9 March 2017 A great day down at the Tauranga Domain recently, saw a big team of athletes representing Aquinas College at these championships. The weather played i... Inaugural Mass for the Parish of St Thomas Aquinas Posted On 6 March 2017 What an event, what a celebration, what a blessing. The Inauguration Mass of the newly formed St Thomas Aquinas Parish was well attended by parishion... March Newsletter Posted On 5 March 2017 For the latest school newsletter click here Lent begins with Ash Wednesday Liturgy Posted On 1 March 2017 On the first day of Autumn, we start our journey towards Easter. Today the school gathered in the gymnasium (due to suspect weather) to take part in ... Year 11 Science conquer Tarawera Posted On 28 February 2017 Last Thursday 23rd February, the 11B Science class visited Mt Tarawera to take a close up look at the area as they work towards their first internal N... Aquinas Athletics Day 2017 Posted On 27 February 2017 What a wonderful day on Friday 25th February at the Tauranga Domain for our College’s 2017 Athletic Sports. For all new students (predominantly Y7) it... 1st XI defend T10 title Posted On 27 February 2017 The Aquinas College 1st XI cricket team defended their BOP T10 title with a dramatic 'Super Over' victory in the deciding match played against John Pa... Ella Smashes at Pro-Tour Events Posted On 20 February 2017 She’s tall, athletic, and can smash and spike with the pros. Ella Akkerman, a Year 13 student at Aquinas College has had outstanding success this seas... Year 8 Camp Posted On 20 February 2017 The Year 8 students have survived a week of rain, wind and sun at Ngatuhoa Lodge. The first day saw the students complete a 16km walk to the Te Rer... Modified Technology Room Takes Shape Posted On 20 February 2017 What's happening in Room 7? Last year after much research and meeting with planners, it was agreed that the Food Technology classrooms (Rooms 6 &am... Junior Prize Giving 2016 Posted On 7 December 2016 The Year 7-10 students at Aquinas College were honoured this morning at 2016 Junior Prize Giving. The ceremony centered around those students recei... AC Army Aids Christmas Foodbank Appeal Posted On 6 December 2016 Greerton residents Eddie Sheridan and his son Isaac, 4, donate to volunteers Laura Saunders, 17, Aileen Harwood, 16, Millie Elliott, 16, and Thea Smit... NZSS Athletics Championships Posted On 5 December 2016 Over the weekend of 2nd -4th December a small group of students headed to Auckland to represent Aquinas at the NZ Secondary Schools Athletic Champions... Johnson shines in Round Taupo Posted On 4 December 2016 Aquinas College cyclist James Johnson has produced a superb ride to win the U17 division of New Zealand premier road race. The Year 11 student was ... Year 10 students survive camp Posted On 2 December 2016 Over 110 Year 10 students and 15 staff have survived a week of adventure around Rotorua. Built into the Year 10 Camp was white water rafting, mount... GATE Evening showcases Aquinas talent Posted On 30 November 2016 The Gate classes have had a busy and fun filled year in 2016, culminating in a celebration at the GATE Presentation Night held on the 24th of November... Waterpolo North Island success Posted On 30 November 2016 Headed off Thursday Morning hoping to make it to our accommodation in Grafton with time for a rest before heading out to Westwave for our first game. ... Thanksgiving Mass for Terry Consedine and Terry Eggleton Posted On 28 November 2016 “act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with your God” Michael Cooney, Aquinas College BOT member, and a well-known, local identity paid tribute... Year 9's walk for arthritis Posted On 23 November 2016 A group of twenty Year 9 students were privileged to join in a national walk for arthritis event this week. A young man names Kaz who is a nursing ... Sports Prize Giving 2016 Posted On 1 November 2016 There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form
