St Paul's Collegiate School - Hamilton


Last Friday was the final day for our senior students as we wished them well in their preparations for NCEA exams over the next few weeks. The junior school will also be preparing and participating in exams over the next couple of weeks.


Here are some key dates to be mindful of as we approach the end of term 4:

  • Wed 6 Nov - Tihoi intake two students return from break to Tihoi 
  • Fri 8 Nov - NCEA exams commence
  • Sat 9 - Mon 11 Nov - Mid-term break for juniors - years 9-10
  • Fri 15 - Wed 20 Nov - Junior exams
  • Fri 22 Nov - Year 10 Enterprise Evening in school dining room - A great opportunity to pick up some Christmas gifts!
  • Sat 23 Nov - Graduation at Tihoi for intake two students


Full school attendance is required at the following end-of-year ceremonies:

  • Thu 28 Nov 7pm - Carol Service in Chapel
  • Fri 29 Nov 10am - Headmaster's Final Assembly
  • Fri 29 Nov 5pm - Leavers' Service in Chapel
  • Sat 30 Nov 10am - Prize giving


If you haven't ordered your 2019 School Magazine, the Collegian, follow this link to order one. These will be sent to you by Christmas.  

And finally, while our teens may be under pressure studying and preparing for their upcoming exams over the next few weeks, we thought it timely to bring your attention to the latest topic in our School TV series - 'Resilience'. Some of this content may be useful in supporting your teens through the anxiety of sitting exams. Enjoy.


  1. Preparing next year's leaders

    Over the term 3 holidays a group of Year 12 students attended the annual Leadership Camp at Tihoi. Read more…
  2. St Paul's recruits new prefects

    The following Year 13 students were selected as prefects part way through the year. They joined the 29 prefects who were commissioned ... Read more…
  3. Resilience

    Resilience is one of those skills all kids need and should have. It refers to their ability to cope and adapt in situations when ... Read more…
  4. Angus tackles a mountain of a challenge

    Angus Riordan recently competed at the 2019 National School Mountain Biking Championships. Read more…
  5. Another record-breaking swim for Ben Littlejohn

    From the 3rd to the 7th of October Ben Littlejohn represented New Zealand against the Australian States in Canberra at the Australian ... Read more…
  6. Short course champs bring out swimmers' personal best

    During the September holidays, Kaitlyn Sosa and Boston Tordoff represented the St Paul's Swimming Club at the New Zealand Short Course ... Read more…
  7. Cyclists hit the road at national champs

    From the 28th to 30th of September, five riders competed at the Cycling New Zealand Schools National Road Championships in Fielding. Read more…
  8. Relive 2019's best bits - pre-order your Collegian Magazine today!

    What a year it's been! Don't miss out on the chance to relive all the highlights from 2019 by pre-ordering your copy of Collegian ... Read more…
  9. Welcoming back a generous Collegian

    In October we welcomed Collegian, Mr John Ormiston (Sargood and Williams 1961-1964), to join us for our staff morning tea. Read more…
  10. Celebrating a year of sports and culture

    St Paul's top performers on the field, court and stage were celebrated at the annual Sports and Cultural Awards, held on Friday 25th ... Read more…
  11. St Paul's award-winning science tech

    Science technician Raewyn Keene was recently awarded the Kay Memmott Award for Excellence at the annual Science Technicians Conference ... Read more…
  12. Bronze sculpture stands proud

    A bronze sculpture of an oversized student exiting a tent is the focal point to all those who drive in the school grounds and is the ... Read more…
  13. A small gift when combined with others can make a big impact

    Many people think they cannot make a difference. They might not have the money or the contacts to really create an impact that will ... Read more…