Students from the 400 Block recently competed at the AWD Futsal and Bocce event. Schools from around the region competed at the event, creating an enjoyable competition for students to participate and catch up with friends. Congratulations to the following students who received Awatapu Sports Awards for AWD Futsal:
• Malachi Oldridge (Most Improved Player)
• Mitchell Brewer (Most Outstanding Player)
• Daniel Hawkes (Most Valuable Player)
The international department is always looking for more families to host international students. We have several opportunities for families to host; short term (from 7 days to 10 weeks) or long term (3+ months). Homestay families receive a weekly payment of $250, paid fortnightly in advance. If you are interested in becoming a homestay family, please contact the International Department by phoning 06 356 4817 ext 8883 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Congratulations to Lucy Scrivener who was awarded 1st= at the Manawatu Secondary Schools Woodwork Competition. Her work was highly praised by the presenter Leilani Krans-Tunnage from the TVNZ design show 'Design Junkies' and owner of Design Pilot in Wellington. Lucy’s success in this competition is a testament to her hard work in Wood Materials this year.
Lucy was recently interviewed by the Manawatu Standard to talk about her success. Click here to read the article.
Congratulations to Jake Dallow who competed at the Taekwondo World Cup in Sydney during the school holidays. Jake competed outstandingly well and won a gold medal in sparring for his division. Well done, Jake! This is a fantastic result and you should be extremely proud of your achievements!
Congratulations to Kyann Williams and Ryleigh Hadfield who have been selected in the Manawatu U18 Mixed Tough Rugby Rep team.
With the end of year fast approaching, we have a number of events and important dates to keep in mind:
Tuesday 6 November
Senior Honours - 7.30pm Regent Theatre
NB: School will finish at 12.30pm for all students
Wednesday 7 November - Friday 30 November
NZQA Exams
Tuesday 13 November
Early school finish 12.30pm (PPTA Union Meeting)
Friday 16 November
Year 8 Testing
Monday 26 November - Friday 30 November
Year 10 Camp Week
Monday 3 December
Year 13 Leavers Breakfast 9am
Senior Sign Out 10am
NB: School will start at 11.30am for Years 9 and 10
Friday 7 December
Last day for all students
Junior Honours - 12.30pm College Gymnasium
The office will close on Friday 14 December and reopen on Tuesday 22 January 2019.