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Canterbury Tales 2019

2019 has rolled into a new decade. I got told that I will turn 60 in this next decade ... yippee - I'm not sure if that was to put a smile on my face or what! 

This last year has been a series of events that have ranged all emotions. Our magazine records some of the moments in still images and articles and others come to life in video - capturing you or your son's in that 2019 moment. It has been an enjoyable challenge to gather all this material and I thank those who have developed articles throughout the year and kept a visual and video memory of class events, learnings and moments to cherish and share.

Enjoy this year's digital magazine and spread the joy in this next decade. I leave you with this quote: "Don't tell people how to do things: tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results."

Cheers Biggsie - Brendan Biggs

Contents

Commissioning Mass 2019

by Stephen Kennedy

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Mini golfers 2019

ESOL Report

by Paul McCarthy

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Futsal 2019

by Richard Washington

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Will Topham

STC - 2019 Leaders' Comments

by William, Will and Omar

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U15 at World Cup Tonga game.

U15 Rugby head to Japan 2019

by Steve Hart

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U15 - Condor 7’s

by Steve Hart

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The Supporters

First XI Captain's Report 2019

by Tom Stewart

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Video: Kieran Reid - gives advice to STC First XV - 2019

All Black Captai, Kieran Reid at STC

by Brendan Biggs

All Black advice to STC First XV

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Video: Polyfest 2019 - St Thomas up first

POLYFEST 2019 - The full morning session

by Polyfest

STC are up first ... enjoy!

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Caius - leading his haka

McClintock - Special Character Day 2019

by Brendan Biggs

No Videos - due to costuming issues...

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Video: 2019 Rice Song

RICE - Special Character Day 2019

by Brendan Biggs

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Video: 2019 Marlow Song   Special Character Week

MARLOW - Special Character Day 2019

by Brendan Biggs

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Video: 2019 Joyce Song

JOYCE - Special Character Day 2019

by Brendan Biggs

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Video: Sam Corey -  Farewell from St Thomas

Staff Leaving - Sam Corry

by Brendan Biggs

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Declan, Jacob and Tapu - under the car

Careers 2019

by Brendan Biggs

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STC - First XI 2019

The 1st 11 Cricket team 2019

by Tim Muir

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Nursery grade players 2013

Andrew Auimatagi - Rugby League

by Brendan Biggs

New Zealand Domestic Coach of the year

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St Thomas Softball - 2019

St Thomas Softball

by Tony Kidd

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Video: Year 8 band B2K

Year 8 band B2K - BANDQUEST

by Ben Crosson

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Video: Bowen Hodgson Solo Guitar

Bowen Hodgson - Solo Guitar

by Ben Crosson

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Video: Senior Band Prizegiving

Senior Band Prizegiving - 2019

by Ben Crosson

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Guarana - 2019 

Music Department 2019

by Ben Crosson

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RIAB - Photo only

by Aiden Baker

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RIHB - Photo Only

by Hamish Barclay

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JOLG - Photo Only

by Leuma Gali

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MCRW - Report

by Richard Washington

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MCPB - Student Report

by Cameron Brewitt

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MCBS - Student Report

by Cormac Gallagher

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MAPM - Student Report 2019

by Tom Stewart

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MABC Magazine article

by Ben Crosson

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Video: Te Hononga Wairua

Kapa Haka - 2019

by Kalina Harmer

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MCJM - Form Report

by Julie Maxwell

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MCJC - Class Photo only

by June Chey

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Video: Rice House Chant 2019

Rice House - chant Feb - 2019

by Brendan Biggs

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Video: Joyce House Chant 2019

Joyce House - chant Feb - 2019

by Brendan Biggs

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Video: St Thomas of Canterbury College - Cultural Festival 2019

Cultural Festival 2019

by STC Boys

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Video: STC - Polyfest Rehearsal

STC Polyfest 2019

by Elisara Vaifale

This video is the last rehearsal

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Honours Ties 2019

Sporting Honours Ties 2019

by Daniel O'Brien

To receive this recognition, a student must win a National title or be selected in a National team.

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Learning Support 2019

by Dean Smith

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Chris Leader: ER Leadership Camp, Auckland.

Edmund Rice Report 2019

by Chris Leader

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Video: MCJS’s 2019 Report

MCJS - Form Class

by James McLennan

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Video: RIMA Mentoring Group 2019 highlights

RIMA 2019

by Margaret Guerin

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Basketball

Basketball - 1st V - 2019

by Nev Brooker

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Xavier Anisy, Eli Muir, Zebedee Lumb and Aaron Brighton

Junior Theatre Sports 2019

by Eli Muir

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Daniel Fogarty, Will Topham and Cormac Gallagher

2019 Senior Theatresports

by Cormac Gallagher

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MASE 2019

by Daniel Seelan

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Karen and Jes-Pol

Service in year 13 Religion

by Brendan Biggs

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Video: JOSR - Form Report

JOSR - Form Class

by Shane Reddy Productions

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Bishop Paul Martin baptised the lads

Special Character Report 2019

by Stephen Kennedy

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Video: MCJR 2019

MCJR - Form Class

by Jono Riddell

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NZ Residents Rugby League team

Rugby League vs Toa Samoa and France

by Andrew Auimatangi

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Video: RIAJ end of year 2019

RIAJ - Productions

by Andrew Jones

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The JOGJ form class

by Jeanne Gagnon

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Liam O'Donnell - New Zealand Schools Duathlon - 2nd place, earning a silver medal!

New Zealand Schools Duathlon

by Nev Brooker

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MALE Report 2019

by Chris Leader

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Video: STC Science 2019

Science Roundup for 2019

by Andrew Jones

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Video: MABG 2019 video

MABG - Form class video 2019

by Billy Gulliver

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RITM - In Brief

by Tim Muir

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College Captain - Kole Harmer 

2020 College Leaders

by Brendan Biggs

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RIMG Form Class 2019

by Maureen Gaffaney

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JOMT - 2019 Pūrongo.

by Marty Taylor

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Video: JOBR 2019

JOBR - Report

by Ben Rapson

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Video: Supermarket Flowers Cover at STC

Junior Prize-giving STC - music performances

by Ben Crosson

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Video: MCMH Photo Board 2019

MCMH - report 2019

by Megan Heather

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MAJL - Mentoring Report

by Johnny Leo'o

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Video: Advent Service 2019 - STC Junior Prize-giving

Advent Service 2019 - STC Junior Prize-giving

by Brendan Biggs

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MABM - Report

by Brad Milne

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Omar, Biggsie and Alex - 2019 Ball

MCBB - the year 2019

by Brendan Biggs

"Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Make the Now the primary focus of your life."

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Video: Principal's address 2019 - Junior Assembly

Junior Prize-giving 2019

by Brendan Biggs

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Video: Bros For Change - STC Boys 2019

Bros for Change

by Megan Heather

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MAVR - report

by Vince Raj

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Video: 2019 RIYS Mentoring Report

RIYS - Mentoring

by Yvonne Shields

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Video: MASK 2019

MASK - Form Class

by Stephen Kennedy

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New Zealand China Friendship Society Prizegiving

by Elizabeth Kennedy

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Year 7 and 8 Triathlon

by Blair Scadden

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Rite Journey Programme - The Departure

by Tom Tennent

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MCBK - Form Class

by Brian Knopp

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Year 7 and 8 Bridge Building

by Andrew Jones

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Scholars Cup: Tournament of Champions, Yale University

by Dean Smith

Tournament of Champions, Yale University

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Year 7/8 Cultural Group

by Johnny Leo'o

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RIKC - Form Class

by Keri Campbell

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JOKL - Article

by Sam Corry

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1st XI Cricket Update

by Tim Muir

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Joshua Price - 10th 100m

Athletics Nationals

by Nev Brooker

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JOSM - in photos

by Angela Smith

Read the captions!

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Toa Samoa Visit STC

by Andrew Auimatagi

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RIMC - Article

by Tevita Faitatonu

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Video: St Thomas (STC) - College Leader's Valedictory Speech

College Leader's Valedictory Speech 2019

by Cameron Brewitt

In this large amusement park we call life, there are many rollercoasters to choose from.

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Video: Sports Dinner 2019 STC

STC Sports Dinner 2019

by Daniel O'Brien

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Aurecon Bridge Building Competition

by Andrew Jones

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Street Retreat 2019

by Chris Leader

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Video: STC Board Chair 2019

Prize-giving 2019

by Andy Steel

Chair of the Board - Andy Steel

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JORL - Article

by Ben Broomhall, Year 7

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Video: STC Principal - Steve Hart addresses community

STC Principal - Steve Hart addresses community

by Steve Hart

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MADK - Article

by Daniel Kahura

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JOAA Class Report

by Isaiah Savea - JOAA

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Cameron Brewitt - College Captain 2019

ANNUAL PRIZE-GIVING LIST - 2019

by Brendan Biggs

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FATHER. J. J. O'SULLIVAN CUP AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY SCHOLARSHIP FOR DUX SCHOLARSHIP - William Topham    

Prizegiving 2019 - Major Awards

by Brendan Biggs

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2019 Champions!

by Daniel O'Brien

The boys have won the Koru Games Football Competition, after a thrilling penalty shootout!

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JORF - Alfred our leader

JORF - Report 2019

by Rachael Fowler and Troy McGillicuddy

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Adam - dad with Cormac - son

Variety Concert 2019

by Will Topham

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Rids Mentoring

by Dean Smith

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ARA Year 11 Chemistry Competition

by Jonathan Riddell

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A week in the life of a DRS!

by Stephen Kennedy

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STC crowd in full voice vs CBHS

St Thomas of Canterbury College Rugby programme 2019

by Johnny Leo'o

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Rugby First XV Awards and Points - 2019

by Brendan Biggs

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STC 40 - CBHS 12

First XV Rugby - coach's' comment

by Daniel O'Brien

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Rugby – 2nd XV Report and Awards 2019

by Tom Tennant

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Rugby Under 15 Section 1 – awards 2019

by Brendan Biggs

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Rugby Under 15 section 2 – awards 2019

by Jono Riddell

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Rugby Under 14 – awards 2019

by Brendan Biggs

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Rugby U13/14 Combined – awards 2019

by Brendan Biggs

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Rugby U13 – awards 2019

by Chris Leader

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Rugby U12 – coach's comment and awards 2019

by Dean Smith

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Success For Former St Thomas' Students!

by Marty Taylor

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Variety Concert 2019

by Will Topham

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Chinese Cultural Activity Day

by Elizabeth Kennedy

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Year 13 Biologists

by Andrew Jones

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Maori Maths and Science Support

by Andrew Jones

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Year 10 Chinese Tea Ceremony

by Elizabeth Kennedy

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Video: My Movie 13 1

9 Humanities - A Call to Action

by Robbie Lange

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Video: Epro 8 2019 2

Epro 8 Challenge 2019

by Andrew Jones

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Year 9 Science

by Andrew Jones

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Wellbeing within our schools.....

by Paul Burton

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Video: Saint Thomas of Canterbury College China Tour 2019

China Trip Video

by Elizabeth Kennedy

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11GEO Trip to Hanmer

by Yvonne Shields

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China New Zealand Youth Leadership Summit

by Elizabeth Kennedy

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Epro 8 Challenge Competition

by Andrew Jones

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Rowing 2019

by Tom Tennent

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Video: Saint Thomas of Canterbury College 2019 Special Character Week

Special Character Week 2019

by Stephen Kennedy

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by Tom Tennent

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Space travel is dangerous....but fun!

by Andrew Jones

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Mr Jones having the time of his life...!

by Andrew Jones

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Our Year 9 Rocket Makers!

by Jonathan Riddell

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12 Sustainability Field Trip

by Yvonne Shields

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Year 7 Experience of the Eucharist

by Stephen Kennedy

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STC v Roncalli College

by Neville Brooker

Annual Sports Exchange - Monday 17 June

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United Nations Global Goals

by Yvonne Shields

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Year 13 Business

by Yvonne Shields

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The McKendrys - Phil, Terry, Don and Tony

McKendry Trophy re-emerges

by The Star

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Junior Evolocity

by Andrew Jones

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Radioactive Physics Trip

by Andrew Jones

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Video: Catholic Schools' Day 2019:  STC & VMC & OLV in the Christchurch Diocese.

Catholic School's Day 2019

by Stephen Kennedy

Catholic Schools' Day 2019: STC & VMC & OLV in the Christchurch Diocese.

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Video: STC UC First XV 40 vs CBHS 12

RUGBY HISTORY - we beat Boys High in 2019

by Brendan Biggs

First XV - STC 40 - CBHS 12

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Will Topham - what a star!

Footloose - VMC and STC

by Brendan Biggs

Brilliant show ... indeed. Here are some photos.

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Year 10 students forming positive relationships with OLV students

by Dean Smith

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Evolocity welding

by Lynley Gibson

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Tuakana and Teina

by Stephen Kennedy

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A huge thanks from St Vincent de Paul!

by Stephen Kennedy

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Awesome results for Lachlan!

by Lynley Gibson

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Classics Lads and the Macedonian/Persian Feast!

by Yvonne Shields

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10MC celebrate their Social Studies victory over 10MA with a boil up!

by Yvonne Shields

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China Trip 2019

by Elizabeth Kennedy

Our 2019 China trip to Wuhan, Beijing and Shanghai was a huge success.

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Bishop Lyons Shield 2019

by Margaret Guerin

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Video: Shave for a Cure 2019 STC

Shave For a Cure - Monday 8 April

by Lynley Gibson

... $19,000 fundraised.

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Gumboot Day

by Samuel Langford

Helping to provide free counselling for young New Zealanders

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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS - SENIOR FUTSAL

by Richard Washington

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Colour Your Day Fundraiser

by Lynley Gibson

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The Annual STC Can Drive

by Stephen Kennedy

Here at STC we are driven by our Gospel Spirituality.

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We proudly introduce our new school van!

by Hamish McCombie

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Year 10 Whare Ako

by Dean Smith

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STC - 9-A-Side- Canterbury Secondary School - junior winners

Canterbury Rugby League - Junior Secondary Schools - 9-A-Side Tournament

by Brendan Biggs

WINNERS = St Thomas

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STC takes on Le Race!

by Lynley Gibson

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11ECO

by Yvonne Shields

Output per worker.

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Rite Journey Calling

by Paul Burton

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Video: St Thomas and OLV schools - join together after returning to school.

Peace and Solidarity

by Stephen Kennedy

This week we have seen the emotional resilience of our people tested.

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Science Roadshow

by Andrew Jones

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Video: Shave for a Cure 2019 STC

Shave for a Cure 2019 STC

by Stephen Kennedy

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Junior Boys at the Evolocity Launch 2019

by Andrew Jones

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Edmund Rice Leadership Camp 2019

by Chris Leader

Auckland, New Zealand

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Student Interview

by Daniel O'Brien

A chat with.....National U18 400m Champion, Mark Loh

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Year 10 Science

by Jonathan Riddell

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Middlepark Rest Home Visit

by Lynley Gibson

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Year 13 Business Studies

by Yvonne Shields

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Honours Ties Level Two - Over 85 credits at Excellence - William Topham

Academic Assembly 2019

by Brendan Biggs

My difficult problem to solve and that was: "I have so many excellent students"!

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Year 10 Economics

by Yvonne Shields

17 boys and 7 chairs for the class.

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Ash Wednesday

by Stephen Kennedy

Every year we celebrate Easter - Christ’s death and resurrection.

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Year 9 Camp

by Robbie Lange

"The walk killed my legs, they ached the whole way up."

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Photos from Year 7/8 STEM

by Dean Smith

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Lego Time for 13SYM....

by Yvonne Shields

Lego has even more uses when you are over the age of 10!!!!!

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Video: Marlow House 2019 Swimming Chant

Swimming Sports 2019

by Daniel O'Brien

Marlow Win Swimming

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Yad Vashem 2019

by Stephen Kennedy

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Year 11/12 Chinese

by Elizabeth Kennedy

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Year 12 Precipitation Reactions

by Jonathan Riddell

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Kinesiology Term 1

Year 9 Kinesiology News

by Andrew Auimatagi

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Cormack Tarrant, Josh Grosvenor and Cameron Brewitt - the finish

STC - Student Coast to Coast Team 2019

by Blair Scadden

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Video: McClintock House Winning Chant 2019

McClintock - winning chant Feb - 2019

by Brendan Biggs

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Video: Marlow House 2019 Swimming Chant

MARLOW WIN - Swimming Sports 2019

by Brendan Biggs

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Our Victorious First XI

by Paul McCarthy

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Year 9 Science

by Andrew Jones

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STC Rowing

by Tom Tennent

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