This Wednesday 4 December, two Tourism Scholarship awardees attended Crown Institute for a tour of the premises. Their scholarship includes a trip to Asia, most likely Singapore, in 2020.  Pictured below are Malia Makasini and Taulago Vaele.    … Read More

On Monday 2 December two students of the three applicants for the new Westpac School Leavers programme, attended a ‘Meet and Greet’ an initial interview with the HR manager and the team leader, plus had a tour of Westpac Takutai branch (by Britomart). The three applicants have an introduction session on Tuesday 10 December. Pictured… Read More

    Drowning Prevention Auckland will be holding a FREE aquatic based holiday programme SPLASH Break-Away for four-days during the January 2020 holidays. It is designed for kids aged between 11-17yr olds. The week includes a variety of activities including water safety, Lifejacket safety, snorkelling, by stander rescues, swimming sessions, safe boating programme, aquatic games and land-based games.  Programme Information  Dates: Week 1: 13th, 14th,15th,… Read More

Revision sessions by our Junior Social Studies students in preparation for their externals. Great to see our junior students utilizing and taking initiative of their own learning and preparation for their externals. Every space and strategy applied.  Photo credit and room (Mrs Rogers).        … Read More

Measles outbreak: Important advice for travellers to the Pacific Islands   You will be aware of serious outbreaks of measles in Samoa, Tonga, the Philippines and Fiji.   If you are travelling to the Pacific please make sure you are up to date with your immunizations.   MMR vaccine is now available (from your doctor) to anyone in Auckland aged 1-49 years… Read More

Representing our school, students an staff of the Services Academy attended the Armistice Day service at the Otahuhu Returned Services Association plot again this year. On 11 November at 11am, people from Commonwealth (and Allied) countries stop for two minutes to commemorate the soldiers who have fought and died in conflict. The Armistice, meaning truce, was signed on… Read More

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This year has seen our Year 12 students receive an unprecedented five out of the ten scholarships offered by the University of Otago for a university learning experience. These scholarships provide flights and accommodation for the students to attend the university during ‘Hands On Otago’ week and they are worth around $1000. Congratulations to the… Read More

An enthusiastic group of Year 9 and 10 students attended the Leadership Camp at Kokako Lodge, Hunua Falls. The students were a real credit to the school. They gave outstanding effort in some demanding activities and were commended by the Camp staff on their ability to remain calm and goal focussed. A big thank you to Ms Pearce, Ms Toleafoa, Mr Jin, Mr Palelei, Ms Meagher… Read More