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Pāpāmoa College

Connect - May 2022

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Spirit of Adventure

by Hannah Edwards -10MOT1

I was lucky to be selected to go on The Spirit of Adventure with 9 other Year 10 students, Ms Laybourn and 3 other schools.

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New Principal - Mr Iva Ropati

by Pāpāmoa College

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Iva Ropati to the role of Principal, starting in Term 4 this year.

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Video: Becoming a school trustee - Helen

Board Elections

by Pāpāmoa College

Board Elections are coming up in September this year..... Are you interested in becoming a member of the Papamoa College Board?

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Message from Pere Durie - Acting Principal

by Mr Pere Durie | Acting Principal

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Spotlight on Extended Whānau Time

by Jane Townsend Tumuaki Tuarua / Deputy Principal

Every Wednesday Block 1 our students are involved in 75 minutes of Extended Whānau Time. Term 2 has involved a re-set of the ‘Why’ of Whānau Space, completion of a student voice survey, and the following learning at each level of the school.

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First Foundation Scholarship

by Mrs Kellie Rillstone - Special Assessment Coordinator (SAC) Learning Support

Congratulations to Year 13 student Isabella Wilson for gaining a scholarship through The First Foundation in partnership with OCS.

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Pink Shirt Day

by Pāpāmoa College

On Friday 20 May students and staff dressed in pink to raise money and show their support for the Annual Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying campaign.

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Songwriting Success!

by Ms Katrina Daniela - Kaiako / Curriculum Leader Music

A massive congratulations to Year 8 student Cybele Chapman who has won an amazing opportunity to perform her own original song with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra!

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Fame The Musical JR.

by Liz Proudlock - Performance Arts teacher

Middle School students have begun rehearsals for the production of Fame The Musical JR. We look forward to seeing their show in Term 4.

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Tangaroa's Treasures

by Mrs Karla Spicer Tumuaki Tuarua / Acting Deputy Principal

In Term 2 our Lower Middle School students have been focussing on Tangaroa's Treasures. They are learning about what precious resources our Oceans and Waterways are, and ways to care for and protect them.

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2022 Blood Drive

by Mr Ken Kilkenny - TIC Biology

New Zealand requires over 4000 donations of blood every week to ensure blood and plasma are available for those in need.

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World Ocean Day

by Mrs Karla Spicer - Tumuaki Tuarua / Acting Deputy Principal

On Wednesday 8 June our Lower middle School students celebrated World Ocean Day with a presentation from Riley of Young Ocean Explorers.

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Matariki for Tamariki

by Ms Jane Townsend - Tumuaki Tuarua / Deputy Principal

On Wednesday 1 June eight of our Student Arts and Cultural Leaders visited 'The Bach' Daycare Centre to run Matariki celebration activities.

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Swimming Sports

by PC Sports

The College Swimming Sports were held at Baywave on Wednesday 18 May. Congratulations to all the prize winners.

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Aiga Boxing and Wellness

by Mr Hosea Taani - Learning Support Coordinator

A group of lucky Pacific Island students are attending a 10-week health and wellbeing / boxing and exercise course with former professional rugby player Henry Fa'afili.

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Gamers Unplugged

by Mrs Jaki Lee - Pouako Matua Tauhokohoko / Teacher in Charge of Commerce

Once a week a group of students meets up over board games for some old-school fun!

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Pest Trapping

by Ms. Tanya Laybourn Kaiako / Teacher & EOTC Co ordinator

Late in Term 1 our Year 11 Environmental English class was lucky enough to embark on an afternoon with Bay Conservation Alliance to participate in the work they are doing with pest control in the native forest out the back of Te Puke, at Otawa.

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Rock Climbing Champs

by PC Sport

Congratulations to the students who competed in the BOP Rock Climbing Schools Comp on Friday 20 May.

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Ultimate Athlete

by PC Sport

We had over 60 students enter the Ultimate Athlete held at Mount Main Beach on Friday 20 May, and they represented us very well!.

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Scarlet Star

by Pāpāmoa College

Congratulations to Teacher Mrs Jenna Mackay on the recent publication of her third novel!

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School Cross Country

by Pāpāmoa College

Well done to all the students who participated in the School Cross Country on Wednesday 11 May. By embracing challenges such as this, we add to the pride and culture of our school!

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Students Loadup!

by Mrs Bronwin Severinsen Kairuruku Rapuara / Careers Coordinator

These Year 13 students have been gaining valuable insight into the Ports and Stevedoring Industry through the new MITO initiative, Loadup.

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Encouraging Creative Thinking

by Mrs Jaki Lee - Teacher

The Young Innovators Awards (yia!) is a fantastic opportunity for students to come up with innovative solutions for everyday problems through to big world issues.

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2022 Dates To Remember

by Pāpāmoa College

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Building Apprenticeship

by Mrs Bronwin Severinsen - Kairuruku Rapuara / Careers Coordinator

Congratulations to Year 13 Jordan Ray, who has secured a building apprenticeship with S.J. Trillo Builders.

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Term Dates

by Pāpāmoa College

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Lost Property

by Pāpāmoa College

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Careers Education Website

by Pāpāmoa College

Have you explored the Pāpāmoa College Careers Education website yet?.

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