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  2. Principal's Message

    Kia ora I hope that this message finds you well. Winter is definitely starting to arrive with a drop in temperatures. coinciding ... Read more…
  3. Year 7 Ako

    Houston, we have lift off! Read more…
  4. Year 8 Ako

    Welcome back to Term 2. Read more…
  5. Library: Picks of the Week

    Read about some of our latest titles in the library this term! Read more…
  6. Art Department

    It’s been a busy start to term two in the arts Department, with some excellent mahi across all year groups. Read more…
  7. Focus Numeracy

    As part of the NCEA Change Program, in 2022 and 2023 Ellesmere College has been involved in piloting the Numeracy and Literacy ... Read more…
  8. International Department

    It has been a busy few weeks in the Ellesmere College International Department! Read more…
  9. Sports Update

    EC Sports Draws for Years 9-13 Read more…
  10. Large growth in Sports in the Middle School!

    It’s exciting times at Ellesmere College with Winter Codes underway and it’s so heartening to see so many involved in the recovery ... Read more…
  11. Term 2 - Senior PST Conferences

    This term in week 5, Senior students and their parents will be invited to participate in Senior subject PST (Parent Student Teacher) ... Read more…
  12. EC Sweatshirt Pre-Orders!

    Our EC Sweatshirt is available for a limited pre-order again now! Read more…
  13. PPTA - Notification of Strike Action

    Please see above for the proposed dates that will affect Ellesmere College this term. Read more…
  14. Sports Notice

    Sport will still run as normal/planned next Wednesday with Year 10s rostered home due to the PPTA industrial action. Read more…
  15. 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐩𝐩?

    Our School App contains lots of useful information including key contacts at school, daily notices, school calendar and newsletters. Read more…
  16. We want you!

    Currently our Ellesmere College PTA consists of only a very small handful of friendly and welcoming people. We would love to grow and ... Read more…