Congratulations to the Senior Mixed Touch team who competed at the Zonal Touch Tournament on Saturday 23 March. The team played well against some tough competition and placed 3rd overall. Results for the day as follows:
• Game 1: Lost 4-2 (vs Queen Elizabeth College)
• Game 2: Won 8-7 (vs Feilding High School)
• Game 3: Quarterfinal. Won 7-2 (vs St Peters College)
• Game 4: Semifinal. Lost 6-5 (vs Whanganui High School)
• Game 5: 3rd/4th. Won 9-6 (vs Tu Toa)
If a student is absent from school, this must be reported to the school on the day of the student’s absence by contacting the Student Attendance Administrator on 06 356 4817 ext 8858 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For longer periods of absences, permission must be sought from the Principal prior to the student’s intended leave. Please note, even when permission is given the Education Act only allows a Principal to grant permission to be absent for up to five school days.
Five of our female student leaders, Charlee Newby, Ellie Kilty, Abii Bingle, Niamh Frizzell and Ashleigh Squires, attended the Zonta Women’s Breakfast at the Manawatu Golf Club on Friday 8 March. Zonta is an international association founded in 1919 which is run by women, for the benefit of advancing other women around the world.
This year the Zonta Breakfast was held on International Women’s Day with guest speaker Kristine Bartlett. Kristine was named New Zealander of the Year 2018 after successfully campaigning a $2 billion pay settlement for low wage earners in the care industry. Her inspirational speech received a standing ovation at the breakfast and the event proved a valuable experience for our young women leaders.
During our full school assembly on Friday 22 March, a number of students were awarded Academic Badges in recognition of their outstanding NCEA success in 2018.
We had a number of students who were awarded Merit and Excellence endorsed certificates. This means they achieved at least 50 credits at Merit and/or Excellence. The number receiving certificates has increased over the last few years which is very encouraging.
Congratulations to the following students who were awarded badges:
On Friday 15 March, seven senior students represented Awatapu College at the World Vision Youth Conference held in Wellington. The event focuses on social injustice, choice and leadership, and empowers secondary school students to advocate for and lead social change in their local and global communities.
Thank you to the Awatapu College PTA who have agreed to contribute $1000 towards our Goldie Draws and $1500 to Seeking Success. These generous donations are welcomed by the College and we thank the PTA for their ongoing support.