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St Paul's Collegiate School - Hamilton

Informer - August 2019

From the Headmaster's desk ...

A concerning trend which is becoming an increasing issue in schools and society over the past year is vaping.

Vaping is the use of an electronic cigarette (e-cig) or vaporizer (vape) to deliver nicotine, marijuana and/or other chemicals to the body. Vape contains liquid chemicals (e-juice), along with a mechanism to heat those chemicals in a very small device that comes in many styles. Vapes heat the chemicals to create an aerosol form of those chemicals that get delivered into the body and often into the environment. Vaped chemicals enter the lungs, bloodstream and brain within seconds. The user can often have a feeling of light-headedness, dizziness or experience a rush or high, which may set off cravings for more.

Purchasing or possessing a vape under 18 years of age is supposed to be illegal, but in New Zealand, in it’s poorly legislated position over vapes, there is little regulation or control. Many of our students are buying vapes online and just ticking the box on the order form online agreeing that they are 18 years of age (even if they are not). There is no real proof of age required. Australia, in contrast, does not allow vape shops – you can only buy online, it is illegal to vape in public/out on the street/in a vehicle where children are present.

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Key events in August

Fri 9 Aug: Good Vibrations - 7pm in the Chapel - tickets online

Sat 10 - Mon 12 Aug: EXEAT weekend

Tues 27 Aug: Andrew Fuller seminar - 7pm in the Chapel - tickets online

Sat 31 Aug - Tues 3 Sep: EXEAT weekend

Mon 7 - Sun 8 Sep: Winter sport tournament week

Mon 9 - Fri 13 Sep: Senior benchmark examinations

For other key events, view the calendar.

Contents

Is it all smoke and mirrors? The great vape debate

by St Paul's Collegiate School

E-cigarettes and vaping are quickly gaining in popularity, especially among teenagers. Manufacturers of these products are deploying sophisticated marketing campaigns in an attempt to glamorise and promote smoking to young people.

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Understanding the risks of vaping

by Headmaster Grant Lander

An increasing issue in schools and society over the past year is vaping. Headmaster Grant Lander discusses the risks and effects of this concerning trend.

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Science technician Raewyn Keene is nominated for well-deserved Kudos

by Rebecca Robinson

Working behind the scenes supporting the delivery of the science curriculum and agribusiness programme in St Paul’s science faculty is Science Technician Raewyn Keene.

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Musicians put on a show for GC tour

by St Paul's Collegiate School

During the school holidays, a group of 60 St Paul's musicians travelled to the Aspire Music Festival on the Gold Coast.

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A night of music, singing and 'Good Vibrations'

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Be entertained by our finest musicians from solo instrumentalists, choir and rock bands to vocalists, big band and concert band - Good Vibrations is a musical night to remember! Friday 9 August, 7pm.

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Young environmentalist wins international travel award

by The Hamilton App

Marnie Best has always had a fascination with nature, so the Year 13 student was naturally thrilled to win a trip to attend the Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology programme in Queensland, Australia. The Hamilton App spoke to Marnie about this amazing opportunity.

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Continuing St Paul's rowing legacy

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Alison Mills (Year 13) is heading to Tokyo to compete in the Rowing Junior World Champs as part of the New Zealand women's coxless four team.

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Among the best in the world

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Aidan Nelson (Year 13) and Frazer Tam (Year 11) have had the chance of a lifetime - to represent New Zealand on the world stage in inline hockey.

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Building resilience - Andrew Fuller parenting seminar

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Unlocking your child’s genius – how to discover and encourage your child’s natural talents.

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CNI crunch time as 1st XV took on St Peter's

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Saturday, 6 July was always circled on the calendar – this was the date the 1st XV played local rivals St Peter’s School, Cambridge.

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Outstanding performances at regional Big Sing

by St Paul's Collegiate School

On Tuesday, 18 June, 67 students travelled to Tauranga to compete in the annual Waikato/Bay of Plenty regional round of the National Big Sing choir competition.

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Tihoi intake 1/2019 prizegiving

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Intake 1/2019 recently completed the Tihoi programme and a prize giving ceremony was held to congratulate this intake and celebrate those who achieved above and beyond. Here are the special award recipients:

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2019 Girls first XI hockey team

Intercity tournament underway for Girls' Hockey

by St Paul's Collegiate School

The St Paul's Girls' Hockey team had their first game of the intercity tournament against Western Heights.

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Give rowing a go!

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Keen to try your hand at rowing? Here's your chance to hit the water and test your endurance skills. The St Paul's Rowing Club is inviting students of all year levels and experience to 'Give it a Go Day'!

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Tight finish at North Island cycling champs

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Over the weekend of July 6-7, eight students represented St Paul’s at the North Island Schools Cycling Championships.

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Are the "good old days" all that they seem? - Chaplain's comment

by Revd Peter Rickman

As a seasoned school chaplain, Revd Peter Rickman has counselled generations of youth on matters both trivial and otherwise. So who better to answer the question, have today's youth really lost touch with traditional values and morals?

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Liam Waide (Danny) and Macy Coffin (Rizzo), leads in the 2019 production, 'Grease'.  

Grease - from a student's perspective

by Macy Coffin and Liam Waide (Year 13)

At the end of last term, a group of approximately 60 St Paul’s students performed in this year's sell-out school production of Grease. Lead actors Liam Waide (Danny) and Macy Coffin (Rizzo) share their experience with Informer readers.

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Grease lightnin' strikes sell-out crowds

by Bruce Rawson - Head of Drama

With the end of Term 2 comes the end of another successful St Paul’s production. Grease, the ever-popular and loved musical, played to sell-out crowds over five nights. St Paul's Head of Drama, Mr Bruce Rawson, writes for Informer.

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An Open Day in your pocket

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Go beyond the front gate and have a look around our school campus with our new virtual tour!

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