The results are in for our eight senior students studying university papers through the Dio Hub. The students all passed with an incredible A- average.

Congratulations! Anna Larmont - University of Canterbury - Philosophy; Olivia Driscoll - the University of Waikato - Introduction to Security and Crime Science;  Aimee White - University of Waikato - Economics; Abbey Fricker - University of Canterbury - Introductory Psychology; Clara McPhillips - University of Waikato - Intro to International Relations; Charlotte Washer - Lincoln University - Global Food Systems; Leah Norvall - Lincoln University - Global Food Systems; Alice Mackintosh - Lincoln University - Global Food Systems.

Otago Maths

We are always very proud of the students who challenge themselves by entering subject-related competition work. It requires risk-taking and creative and critical thinking.

As we draw to the end of Maths Week 2022 (8 - 12 August), it's appropriate that we celebrate our Otago Maths Competition certificate winners. This competition was difficult, and we are delighted with the achievements.

Merit Certificates

• Year 9: Matta Daniel, Emma Fletcher, Sylvia Gebhart, Chloe Hopkins, Tanesha Jeyakumar, Ella Pritchard, Kyra-Mae Wilson.
• Year 10: Hanuel Choi, Addison Conlon, Olivia Cullen, Bonnie Feng, Kate Marshall, Georgia Roberts, Amy Yang.
• Year 11: Angel Cao, Keisha Joe, Hazar Yousef.

Distinction Certificates

• Year 9: Shanaz Chen, Frances Gregory, Sarah Wang, Cate Young.
• Year 10: Jacqueline Li, Joy Liao, Zoe ter Beek.
• Year 11: Joie Lin, Diny Zhou.

Congratulations everyone!

Money Jam Competition 

Congratulations to Year 10 Financial Literacy student Jorgi Holt, who participated in the Money Jam competition run by Sorted. She had to write a proposal to fundraise for a community project. Jorgi chose the Fairfield Gully project as the beneficiary organisation. She has won $2500 for the project, and she will be fundraising as per her proposal as well. What a fabulous achievement.

KPMG Junior Accountant Appointment

Aimee White (Year 13) has been accepted to start as a Junior Accountant with KPMG next year. She had to apply, be short-listed and be interviewed for the role. This is a highly sort after position which will allow her to work full-time and have time off to study for a Bachelor of Applied Management at Wintec. She is excited to have been accepted for this role. What a great opportunity. Congratulations, Aimee.

Sports and Exercise Science (SES)

Year 11 SES went to the Avantidrome in Cambridge on Wednesday and got a taste of what it is like to be an elite athlete. The groups rotated through four activities - watt bikes, sprint and agility sessions using timing lights, a V02 max test and track cycling on the velodrome. Some even got to talk to Dio Old Girl and recent Commonwealth Games Gold medalist Olivia King, who is already back training in the gym!

This experience is an excellent segue into the Exercise Physiology component of the 11SES course, with students able to experience first-hand the science behind how our bodies function

Our Year 13 Sports and Exercise Science students have hit the slopes at the Ruapehu ski lodge for two adrenaline-filled days of skiing and snowboarding.Our students sure get some wonderful opportunities! Thanks to the Dio staff who travel and support our students on these trips.