A very special chapel service was held by 9CC at the end of Term 3, while Auckland was still in lockdown. The theme of the day was 'The Domino Effect' and the class explored how one small idea can change everything.

Despite residing in the lockdown region of Auckland, students Will Kingsford and Max Bates wrote the class's sermon. Although they couldn't be onsite to deliver it in person, the boys pre-recorded the service and continued to lead the class from a distance. Watch the full service here: https://bit.ly/3hy0NGY

Emily Jin (Year 12) and 350 other students from around the country have participated in the New Zealand International Biology Olympiad (NZIBO) Programme over the course of the year. The programme is aimed at students with an interest in biology and who would like to be considered for selection in the New Zealand team.

As part of the programme, the group sat an examination at the end of August and Emily was awarded the Bronze Certificate for placing in the top 200 students. The group have a tutorial programme and another exam to complete, before selection to the final round at a training camp. Congratulations Emily, and good luck with the upcoming tutorial programme!