On Monday this week I spoke to our students about their legacy at JPII, about how what they do now impacts on all who came before them, on those here now, and those who come after they leave.

Our Lenten journey continues. Last Sunday we celebrated Laetare Sunday, also known as Rose Sunday or Rejoicing Sunday.

Last Thursday morning our Mercy, Marist, and Special Character leaders went to Kaiapoi for the Champagnat Marist Leaders’ Forum.

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Our English Department has had a thriving Term One so far. Year 13 English have been exploring William Shakespeare's Othello and have been challenged to think critically about the Universal Themes and Social Issues that it presents.

Ki Ora Koutou,

Last Monday Y13 Biology students went to Orana Park for the day.

On the morning of last Friday, our JPII team had the honor of participating in a long-standing competition that was held at Marian's newly built beautiful College.

As Pumanawa, my goal is for Māori culture to become more evident around our school - bringing more Māori culture around the school and recognising and celebrating Māori events.

Athletics day was once again an enjoyable, active and successful day out for all.

On Friday March 1st John Paul II held their athletics day.

As we approach the 5th anniversary of the Christchurch Mosque attacks which took place on 15 March 2019, The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand invited secondary schools from around the country to participate in a national event to commemorate one of the most pivotal occasions in our country’s modern history.

We were lucky to have representatives from West Coast Primary Health attend our parent conference evening last night. They have a focus on and a passion for the health of young people, tamariki and rangatahi, and are available to support whānau and families.

In February this year we were contacted by UN Youth, they wanted to know if any of our students wanted to be part of their Ambassador Programme.

Our search for a sports coordinator continues.

Youth Smoking and Vaping

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