St Paul's Collegiate School - Hamilton


Welcome to the July edition of the Informer.

Upcoming key dates:

  • Friday 8 July: Last day of Term 2
  • Monday 11 July: Tihoi Intake 2022/2 begins
  • Tuesday 26 July: Term 3 begins
  • Wednesday 27 July: Nathan Wallis presents 'Change your Brain, Change your Life'
  • Sunday 31 July: Hamilton House chapel service 
  • Wednesday 3 August: Taupō Information Evening
  • Friday 5 August: Arts Day
  • Sunday 7 August: Parents' Association Meeting
  • Sunday 7 August: Garden of Remembrance Chapel Service (full school attendance)
  • Wednesday 10 August: Tauranga Information Evening
  • Friday 19 August: St Paul's Rowing Club fundraiser
  • Saturday 20 August: The Wizard of Oz production begins
  • Wednesday 31 August: Art launch and unveiling of the 2021 leavers gift, register attendance here
  • Saturday 10 September: Open Day
  • Sunday 11 September: Parents' Association Meeting
  • Friday 16 September: Community Gala
  • Thursday 22 September: Grandparents Day, register attendance here

  1. Video: Tihoi Intake 2022/1 graduation

    On Saturday 18 June, Tihoi Venture School hosted the Intake 2022/1 graduation. Congratulations to the following Year 10 boys on their ... Read more…
  2. Hamilton House win House Choir

    After weeks of practice, the House Choir took place in the Chapel of Christ the King on Friday 8 July. Thank you to Jonathan Dunlop ... Read more…
  3. Video: The Bagels make Top 12 at Rockquest

    Thanks to an outstanding performance by 'The Bagels,' (Year 11), (Year 12), and (Year 11) have been selected as part of the top 12 ... Read more…
  4. Excellent week of hockey for the First XI hockey teams

    Wednesday 29 June was a historic night for St Paul’s first XI boys and girls teams. It was the first time the boys and girls overcame ... Read more…
  5. Art, Culture and Literature Trip - Europe 2024

    St Paul's Collegiate School is announcing an Art, Culture and Literature Trip to Europe in 2024. While details are still to be ... Read more…
  6. Sporting caps awarded

    Congratulations to the following students who have been awarded their sporting caps: Read more…
  7. Laura Littlejohn is officially an AquaBlack

    After training and competing in the Canary Islands, Monaco, Barcelona, France, and Slovakia over the past six weeks, (Year 13) has ... Read more…
  8. Over $13,000 fundraised for World Vision 2022

    Last week staff and students spent their time fundraising money for World Vision. With the 40-Hour Famine on around the country, St ... Read more…
  9. Together we can change lives with the Te Amorangi Future Leaders Scholarship

    Education has the power to shape a young person’s future. We believe every person deserves an opportunity to experience a St Paul’s ... Read more…
  10. Ollie Mouat breaks Waikato swim record

    Incredible swim by (Year 11), who has broken the Waikato record for 15-year-old boys in the 50m butterfly race with a time of 25.70 ... Read more…
  11. Choirs awarded highly commended at The Big Sing

    Congratulations to our two choirs who were both awarded a 'highly commended' prize at The Big Sing in Tauranga. The Chamber Choir also ... Read more…
  12. Congratulations to the Waikato hockey representatives

    Good luck to our students who are representing the Wintec U18 hockey squad. The national tournament starts this Sunday 10 July. The ... Read more…
  13. 'A Night in New York' themed ball

    A fabulous evening of fun for our Year 12 and 13 students at the School Ball. Themed 'A Night in New York', the gymnasium was ... Read more…
  14. 2021 Scholarship exam recipients awarded monetary prizes

    St Paul's Collegiate School is proud to announce our students obtained 28 New Zealand Scholarship Examinations, including three ... Read more…
  15. Waikato/Bay of Plenty Secondary School's cross country competition

    On Wednesday 8 June, 13 of our speediest runners participated in Waikato/Bay of Plenty Secondary School's cross country competition. ... Read more…
  16. Careers Expo at St Paul's

    St Paul's would like to thank our generous presenters who gave up their afternoon to join us at the on Thursday 23 June. The school ... Read more…
  17. First XV rugby team nab Jed Rowlands Cup and the Rick. T. Francis Memorial Shield

    On Saturday 4 June, the Bayleys First XV rugby team secured a special win against St Peter's School Cambridge. Winning 18-13, the boys ... Read more…
  18. Epro8 Challenge sees grand final for SPC Senior team

    The Epro8 Challenge is an inter-school science and engineering competition where over 22,000 students from around New Zealand compete, ... Read more…
  19. Tauranga Boys' College exchange

    It was a pleasure hosting Tauranga Boys' College on Wednesday 22 June for the annual sports exchange. The results from the day were as ... Read more…
  20. Agribusiness field trip

    The Year 13 Agribusiness classes visited three agribusinesses in Waikato – Manuka Health, Monavale Blueberries, and Cambridge Stud. ... Read more…
  21. Three students selected for New Zealand Rugby Maaori U18 Development Camp 2022

    Congratulations to (Year 13), (Year 13) and (Year 13) for making the New Zealand Maaori U18 Development Camp for rugby. After ... Read more…
  22. Thomas Scanlon competes at North Island Powerlifting Competition

    Congratulations to (Year 13), who competed in the North Island Powerlifting Competition held in Auckland last weekend. Deadlifting ... Read more…
  23. The WaterBoy visits St Paul's

    Thank you to Thomas Nabbs (School, Sargood 2001-2005), Slay Way, Brad Weber, Laghlan McWhannell, and the crew at The WaterBoy with ... Read more…
  24. Jessie Morris selected in Waikato Country Basketball U15 squad

    Congratulations to (Year 11) who has been selected in the Waikato Country Basketball U15 squad. Jessie and the wider team will ... Read more…
  25. Vetora visits TeenAg Club

    Ben Hodgson from Vetora visited the TeenAg Club on Tuesday 5 July to discuss animal health and welfare.  The students learnt about drenc... Read more…
  26. Team building day for Chapel and Service Prefects

    As part of a team-building exercise over 18-19 June, the Chapel and Service Prefects visited Waitomo, where the group got together to ... Read more…
  27. World Refugee Day at St Paul's

    On Sunday 19 June, people from around the Waikato gathered at Chapel of Christ the King to celebrate World Refugee Day.  Mayor Paula ... Read more…
  28. First XI football sport report

    On Wednesday 15 June, the First XI boys' football team took on Rotorua Boys' High School in a national tournament qualifier game. ... Read more…
  29. Interschool shooting competition

    The shooting team travelled to Matamata to compete in the fourth interschool shoot of the 2022 season. With the North Island Secondary ... Read more…
  30. Sam Forward competes at the national cross country competition

    Congratulations to (Year 10) who competed at the 2022 New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships in Nelson on Saturday ... Read more…
  31. Seven netballers selected for Hamilton teams

    Congratulations to the following girls who have been selected for representative netball teams: (Year 13) (Year 12) (Year 12) ... Read more…
  32. Happy cow, happy customers

    Waikato farmer Chris Falconer is the first farmer in New Zealand to trial the Happy Cow system in which milk is pasteurised on-farm, ... Read more…
  33. Events: St Paul's Rowing Club presents Wine and Dine with Emma Twigg

    The St Paul's Rowing Club is excited to announce that New Zealand Olympian Emma Twigg will join the rowing fundraiser as a guest ... Read more…
  34. Events: Grandparents Day invitation

    As much-loved members of our school community, we are looking forward to welcoming grandparents of all our students, to St Paul's on . ... Read more…
  35. Events: Meet the Headmaster events a success

    Over the last few weeks, St Paul's has hosted 'Meet the Headmaster' events for our parents and caregivers. These evenings allowed ... Read more…
  36. Events: St Paul's Art Collection Launch

    We invite , ,  and to join us for the exclusive opening of the St Paul's Collegiate School Art Collection featuring the unveiling of ... Read more…
  37. Events: St Paul's Community Gala - Friday 16 September

    Thank you to everyone who is selling raffle tickets to this event, please return the raffles and cash to the school reception within ... Read more…
  38. Events: The Wizard of Oz

    We are so excited to announce this year's school production is The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum on 20, 24, 25, 26 and 27 of August.  Read more…
  39. Events: Change your Brain, Change your Life - presentation by Nathan Wallis

    ‘Change Your Brain! Change Your Life!’ takes a broader perspective than Nathan’s previous talks and is a hit right at the moment. This ... Read more…
  40. Collegians - update your details with us!

    A reminder to keep your address, email address and phone number updated with us so we can remain connected!  Please email ... Read more…
  41. Collegian News: Two Collegians resign with the Northern Districts Men’s Programme

    Congratulations to (Hall 2013-2017) and (Fitchett 2008-2012) who have re-signed with the Northern Districts Men’s Programme for the ... Read more…
  42. Collegian News: Toomey wins Sheraton Classic

    New Zealand pro golfer Luke Toomey caused a major upset to clinch the Sheraton Classic 2022 with a single shot during the final round ... Read more…
  43. Collegian News: Daryl Mitchell scores three hundreds in cricket

    What's next for (Hall 2005)– a knighthood? Mitchell wasn’t among the Black Caps’ top five test batters when their tour of England ... Read more…