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St Paul's Collegiate School - Hamilton

Informer - July 2019

Key dates early in term three 

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Kapa Haka group's road to regionals

by Matua Tahau Thompson

Another Kapa Haka campaign draws to a close and Matua Tahau Thompson reflects on the 2019 journey for Te Kapa Haka o Hato Paaora.

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SchoolTV: Positive parenting

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Despite the best efforts of parents around the world, the reality is, there is no such thing as the ‘perfect parent’. However, arming yourself with the right information is a good start!

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First XV rugby 2019

Televised rugby game seeks supporters

by St Paul's Collegiate School

St Paul's will be coming up against long-standing rivals, St Peter's Cambridge, in the Central North Island rugby competition on Saturday 6 July. Our boys need your support on the sidelines!

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Grease, The Musical! Meet Sandy and Danny...

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Our leading couple - the shy girl turned biker-chick Sandy, and cool-guy Danny - are played by students Neisha Cooper (year 11) and Liam Wade (year 13). Don't miss your chance to hand-jive the night away at St Paul's production of Grease, The Musical - hitting the stage at Southwell School Performing Arts Centre, June 30 – July 4.

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No rest for the wicked - Holiday programme for high-performance athletes!

by St Paul's Collegiate School

For students who are looking to improve their skills in rugby, cricket or football, St Paul's is now offering a high-performance sports programme during the school holidays.

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Ben Littlejohn continues his record-breaking streak

by St Paul's Collegiate School

In June Ben Littlejohn (Year 12) swam at the New Zealand Open Swim Championship in Auckland against many swimmers with Commonwealth Games, Olympic and US College swimming experience.

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Exchange boys rave about life in Argentina

by Justin Su, Julian Harker, and Arthur Yearsley

Earlier in the year, Year 12 students Justin Su, Julian Harker, and Arthur Yearsley travelled to Argentina as part of an exchange. The trip was challenging, enlightening, and ultimately life-changing. Now, the boys share their experience with Informer readers...

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What does it mean to be successful? Speaker inspires Harington girls

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Sacha Coburn, owner of the Coffee Culture franchise and inspirational speaker addressed Harington's Year 12 and 13 students about what it means to be successful inside out.

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A Queen's honour for St Paul's itinerant music teacher

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Kathryn Orbell, St Paul's itinerant flute teacher, was recently awarded a Queen's Service Medal (QSM) for services to music.

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2019 Girls first XI hockey team

Girls' Hockey season continues

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Hockey season continues and our Girls' 1st XV are giving it their all week to week. Here's a rundown of their latest two games...

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Young writer workshops his skills

by St Paul's Collegiate School

Budding creative writer and year 12 student Gustav Jooste attended a Michael King writing workshop in an effort to grow his skills and learn from experts in the field. Gustav writes about his experience here:

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A reverend on a mission

by Revd Peter Rickman

St Paul's Revd Peter Rickman recently went to the Solomon Islands as part of his involvement with the Solomon Islands Medical Mission (SIMM).

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Students serve up weekend of good intentions

by St Paul's Collegiate School

In support of the World Vision 40 Hour Famine, a group of St Paul’s students gave up their weekend to spend 40 hours serving others.

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Cyclists compete at regional champs

by St Paul's Collegiate School

On Wednesday 19 June five riders, Jackson Dwyer, Oliver Galpin, Isaac Reay, Toby Finlayson and Oliver Larcombe, competed in the Waikato Bay Of Plenty Schools Cycling Champs at Paterangi.

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An enchanting night to remember!

by St Paul's Collegiate School

The annual school ball is an exciting time for senior students as they get suited and booted for a night of glamour and fun. This year's ball, held on Thursday 30 May, was no different...

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