Student News

Rugby

15/09/2026

Ka rawe Jermayne, Mila and Ceejay who over the weekend took part in the Global Games NZ Junior Rugby Festival in Taupō. Jermayne and Mila were competing in the rugby division (different grades). Jermayne played against Year 9 & 10s. Her team won their grade and Jermayne was named best player within that grade. Ceejay competed in the Rippa division and her team also won their grade.

Rm 25 Facts About Whales

15/09/2026

The visit from Project Jonah last week inspired some great class discussions and writing opportunities. I had the pleasure of listening to some students from Rm 25 as they read their facts about whales. Ka pai koutou!

EPro8

15/09/2026

Below are some photos from EPro8 last week. Well done to all of the tamariki who participated. The school hall was the place to be to see excellent problem solving and team work in action!

Waiata Māori

15/09/2026

Every Friday we are fortunate enough to have Matenga Baker conduct Waiata Māori sessions with all of our syndicates. During these sessions Matenga shares local Māori knowledge, history and customs. Cath Franks leads our 130 strong senior Kapa Haka group and is supported by Colin Siversen and Di Puati. They attend the local schools’ Kapa Haka festival every year, and tomorrow the Year 7 & 8s in the group will be performing at Coastal Villas Retirement Village (photos below of them practising in preparation for this).

Basketball

08/09/2026

Congratulations to Carter Wood and Aidan Robertson who have been selected for the Kapiti Basketball under 14 regional team. We wish them luck at their upcoming tournament.

Project Jonah

08/09/2026

Yesterday we had Project Jonah visit and present to all of our syndicates. Project Jonah is an organisation made up of volunteers who work to protect and help marine mammals through rescue, action and protection programmes. Being a coastal community, it was a great opportunity for our tamariki to learn more about some of our marine mammals and simple ways they can contribute to helping them survive.