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Co-Curricular Awards

Awatapu College recently celebrated our Co-Curricular Awards where we acknowledge our top art, culture and sporting students. Congratulations to all of the students who received an award for their outstanding success in their respective co-curricular areas. We also wish to thank our staff and volunteers who willingly give up their time to support our students in their co-curricular endeavours.

Snow Camp 2017

In the last week of Term Three, twenty-four students went on the Snow Camp. Sixteen students were first timers and all keen to try skiing or boarding. The group stayed on the mountain in the Summit Ski Club, a well-appointed and warm club. Monday presented variable weather but the group made the most of it and spent the day having lessons and learning new tricks. On Tuesday the mountain was closed but, not to be daunted, students trudged out into the snow to build igloos and make snowmen. By Wednesday the storm had passed, and all but three students made it off the beginners’ slope and into the real field. What a wonderful experience for all to have! Bring on next year!

Congratulations

Congratulations to Bobby Pritchard, Walter Johnson and Kyann Williams for passing their Touch Rugby Module Refereeing certification. These students now have the opportunity to gain their Level One Touch New Zealand Badge in November.

Massey University Japanese Speech Contest

Towards the end of Term Three, several of our Japanese students participated the Massey University Japanese Speech Contest. The competition saw students from across Palmerston North test their Japanese skills in speech, diction and listening. The students were fantastic ambassadors of the College and should be extremely proud of their results. Well done to all students who participated in the event and to Mrs King for leading such a successful team. Special congratulations to the following students who achieved placings:

Year 10
1st Kip Powell
2nd= Eva Malone and Ben Meneghini

Year 11
1st Ellie Kilty
2nd Noah Macdermid
3rd Abii Bingle

Year 12/13
1st= Zia Macdermid and Nhung Le

Open
1st Cassandra Feasey