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Villa Connect - Friday 1 December, 2023

Issue Week 8, Term 4, 2023

Words of Catherine McAuley

"The poor need help today, not next week."

Key Dates

Wednesday 6 December


Thursday 7 December


Friday 8 December


Monday 11 December


Contents

Silver for VMC Water Polo

by Ella Youngman-Mark

The Villa Maria College Year 9 and 10 water polo team had an eventful and rewarding experience at the South Island Junior Secondary Schools water polo competition in Blenheim last week.

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Smartphone

From the Deputy Principal for Pastoral Care

by Megan Cassidy

Understanding the impact of smartphones on young people and how to manage their use.

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Villa Maria College Crest

Accounts final reminder

by VMC

Please pay school accounts by 14 December.

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Important exam information

NZQA information for senior students

by Sarah Kirk

Rangatahi may be interested in the following information about the release of results.

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Year 10 Ara taster days

by Justine Chinnery

This week, Year 10 students have been trying different activities at Ara.

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UC Aukaha Tau tekau

by Isla Mackenzie

14 Villa Maria College students recently attended the Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (University of Canterbury) Aukaha Tau tekau.

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Sonoda Gakuen school visit

by Sarah Perkins

On 14 and 15 November, year 9 students studying Japanese welcomed a group of 13 students from Sonoda Gakuen with their International Exchange Director, Mr Yagi, and their Japanese teacher, Sumimoto Sensei.

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Last minute option - 22 level 3 credits course package

by The Learning Place

For students needing credits, The Learning Place is offering a Group Leadership and Communication/Teamwork course in December.

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Summer Youth Group

by Phoebe Powick

For Year 9-13 girls who are looking for something to do over summer, the Catholic parish of Christchurch North is holding a Girl’s Summer Youth Group!

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Te Kura Summer School

Te Kura Summer School - registrations now open

by Te Kura

Te Kura Summer School is a learning programme available for eligible students who require up to 12 NCEA credits to progress to further study, training, or employment. It runs from 19 December 2023 to 9 February 2024.

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