From circular anti-mastitis teat sprayers, chemical monitoring apps, biodegradable dyes to detect water leaks and cattle neck attachments to assist drenching to nano gardens for kitchen benches, it was a showcase of innovation at this year’s Crocodile Pit. Students showed what it takes to invent, promote and pitch a new concept, to a room of judges, in the school’s annual event, now in its sixth year.

In previous newsletters, we have talked increasingly about the school taking a lead in the wellbeing or Hauora space. Teenagers thrive on structure, consistency, and stability, and there is no doubt that Covid-19 will have popped quite a few of the assumptions that they would have had about what the future might hold for them.

The school term finished on a high with St Paul’s Got Talent, a competition showcasing the musical talents of St Paul’s students ... with a cash prize of $300 for the winning act.

Hard work, commitment and dedication equate to success, but when you add raw talent, relentless positivity and purpose, then you get the Harington Fashion Show.

We would be grateful for your pre-loved, unused/unwanted clothing, books, toys, sports gear, furniture, electronics and household items for our Monster Garage Sale.

The Premier Netball team had a pre-season game against Waikato Diocesan on Tuesday, 16 June.

On Saturday 27 June, St Paul’s Girls’ Lacrosse team played in a lacrosse grading tournament held at Matamata Intermediate

The 1st XI Hockey boys got their season underway on Wednesday 17 June with a friendly game against a team made up of premier club players in the Waikato.

The girls 1st XI hockey got their delayed season underway on Wednesday 17 June with a friendly game against Sacred Heart 1st XI.

On Saturday, 27 June, the boys’ 1st XI Football team, in the opening game of the season, had the daunting task of taking on the juggernaut of Hamilton Boys’ High School 1st XI. Confidence was low after a disappointing preseason.

James Findlay (Year 12, School House) has recently been named in the Touch NZ U18 wider training squad for the 2021 Youth World Cup.

Lillian Morton, a top nutritionist who works with high performance athletes across New Zealand, addressed athletes in our top sports teams on the afternoon of 29 June.

Seumas Eade (Year 10) has been selected as one of the 34 pipers for the RNZPBA Youth Pipe Band.

St Paul's will hold information evenings in Tauranga, Rotorua and Taupo in July and August.

Every two years, Collegians and friends of St Paul's are invited from a variety of sectors to take part in the Careers Expo, sharing their industry knowledge with senior students

Our senior students spent the morning of June 23 in the Inzone Careers Coach watching documentaries showcasing industries, educational institutions and entrepreneurial New Zealanders.

After weeks in Covid-19 lockdown, stronger bonds were formed as members of St Paul’s boarding community spent their first weekend together running, chanting and pushing trailers as each house competed against each other to raise money for the charity, Flame Cambodia.

We bid farewell to gap tutor Erica Clyburn. Erica arrived in New Zealand in early July 2019 and began at St Paul's at the start of term three.

Men's "Heat holder" thermals and Hunters Element Retro Hoodies available for purchase.

St Paul's Parents' Association warmly invite parents of all students attending the school ball, including partners' parents, to join them for dinner at Smith and McKenzie.

Our new Hockey and Football Pavilion is almost ready to be used as the season gets underway.

Our Reverend Peter Rickman reflects post-lockdown and gives his wisdom on life going forward.

The following sermon was delivered by Samuel Kalma. He was ably assisted on the night by his peers from Hall House who included: Oliver O’Meeghan, Mitchell Clark, Charlize Tordoff Sophie Marsh, Patrick Fisher, and Kuwyn Price

In a chapel service on 11 June, Archbishop David Moxon delivered a powerful sermon for those in attendance. The message was as below:

The BUSIT card for travelling on urban and regional buses was replaced by Bee Card on Monday 6 July 2020.

Young people living closely together in places like boarding school hostels or tertiary education halls of residence area at high risk and need to be immunised to protect against meningococcal disease. Meningococcal disease can be life-threatening.