Emma Wilson

Te Ara Mātauranga - how it started vs how it's going. What a grand building sitting at the edge of campus

The 1st XV Rugby team have had a stellar 1A season, finishing third overall this year. As we wind down to the end of the 2023 academic year, we are delighted to announce that 1st XV captain Louis Lepionka has been awarded a contract with Rugby Southland for 2024. Congratulations Louis!

Last Thursday, the 33rd annual Young Sportsperson of the Year Awards were held at Eden Park, and the School was well represented with 17 finalists across 12 different sports. The six National Championships won by the School this year were acknowledged, and eight students won their individual categories. Congratulations to all finalists and winners - a fantastic way to wrap up the 2023 academic year

The last event on the Cycling calendar is the Grass Track Race, which took place in Week 6. First contested in 1919, an enthusiastic group of cyclists, supported by coaches and students alike, took off at a furious pace. The senior race was won by Form 6 student Jonny Barclay, who won the Norman Carter Challenge Cup. The junior race was just as fast-paced with Form 5 student David Kwon winning in superb fashion. Congratulations to the entire squad - a fitting way to end the season

The final week of Term 4 is always a special time at the School, with a number of formal assemblies where students are recognised and acknowledged for their dedication to the School. The first of these, the Performing Arts Colours Assembly, took place on Wednesday 29 November, with seven students receiving Colours in 2023. In addition, Form 7 students Josh Brown, Tahi Sawyer and Ranu Ediriweera Wijesuriya received the Excellence, Contribution and Outstanding Performance Awards. Congratulations!