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2022 Heads of School 9 February 2022 On Wednesday 9 February, the 2022 Heads of School were announced at Chapel of Christ the King by Headmaster Ben Skeen and predecessors Gretel Muir and Frazer Tam. Read more
Pioneer Student of Agribusiness 8 February 2022 After growing up on a dairy farm and kiwifruit orchard in the Bay of Plenty, Kate Wilkins (Harington 2012-2014) thought she would never pursue a career in horticulture. Read more
Tanika Naidoo chosen for World Vision Youth Ambassador position 1 December 2021 Year 13 student, Tanika Naidoo’s involvement in driving participation in the World Vision 40 Hour Famine at St Paul’s over the past three years has earned her selection for the prestigious role of World Vision Youth Ambassador for 2022. Read more
Joanna Li receives Altrusa Youth Award 30 November 2021 This year’s Altrusa Youth Award recipient is known for her extraordinary academic achievements, admirable dedication towards service programmes and authentic leadership within her chosen fields. Read more
Passion for growing agribusiness education 19 November 2021 The introduction of agribusiness to New Zealand’s secondary school curriculum was a team effort, but continues to be driven by the enthusiasm of Waikato teacher Kerry Allen. Read more
Prizegiving Ceremony 2021 15 November 2021 The St Paul’s prizegiving ceremony was held at Chapel of Christ the King on Friday 12 November. Read more
Sports and Cultural Awards 2021 8 November 2021 On Friday 5 November, students of St Paul’s were recognised for their service and dedication to their extra curricular activities at this year's Sports and Cultural Awards. Read more
Service Awards 2021 8 November 2021 On Monday 8 November, the school gathered at assembly to acknowledge and celebrate the mission, outreach and service portfolio of St Paul’s Collegiate School. Read more
Libby Main takes on Westland 5 November 2021 Libby Main (Harington 2012-2014) spends her her days four-wheeling across the Hokitika River in Westland taking water samples, or speaking with local iwi, councils or the Department of Conservation and Fish and Game. Read more
Smashing goals on the CrossFit world stage 4 November 2021 Collegian and physical education teacher Ryan McCarthy (Sargood 1993-1997) competed in the World CrossFit Games in the United States in July. Read more
Strong culture wins Plate to Pasture Award 4 November 2021 Serving nine for lunch is all part of a day’s work for Allen (Williams 1984-1988) and Jo Johnstone. Read more
Trading London life for the family farm 4 November 2021 After a successful corporate career in London, Anna Wildman (Harington 1994) returned home to the King Country family farm and in 2016 took over managing the property. Read more
Candlestand completes Chapel 4 November 2021 The school has been gifted a candlestand with origins dating back 300 years. Read more
Pioneer students of Agribusiness enter the workforce 4 November 2021 Maggie Powell (Harington 2015-2017) came from the high rises of Hong Kong to Auckland as a four year old when her parents moved to New Zealand’s largest city. Read more
Teaching the teachers about Agribusiness 4 November 2021 In her role as National Agribusiness Subject Advisor, Melanie Simmons thrives on instilling a passion for the primary industry in both teachers and students throughout New Zealand. Read more
Hugh Jackson in the workforce 4 November 2021 Hugh Jackson (Sargood 2012-2016) first studied Agribusiness in high school in 2015 as a year 12 student when the subject was still in its infancy. Read more
Littlejohn smashes national records 3 November 2021 Blowing her competition out of the water, Laura Littlejohn (Year 12) has gained multiple medals and broken regional and national records over the course of the year. Read more
Menotti snags June Clifford Silver Award 3 November 2021 While competing at the New Zealand Community Trust Music Contest on 5-6 August, Matthew Chanwai (Year 11) played the cello in the trio, Menotti. Read more
Triathlon success gains invitation to international stage 3 November 2021 For Oliver Larcombe (Year 13), 2021 has been a triumphant year winning several medals at various triathlons around the country. Read more
Quick call-up a dream come true for Samisoni 3 November 2021 Samisoni Tauke'aho (Soni) became the school's third All Black with a surprise call up in July, making his debut at Waikato Stadium against Fiji. Read more
Soni’s first VX coach reflects on his remarkable story 3 November 2021 Andrew Gibbs was Soni Tauke'aho’s first rugby coach at St Paul’s and has watched him mature from a shy Tongan school boy, to an All Black. Read more
Ag programme goes gangbusters 19 October 2021 WITH ALL sectors of agriculture and horticulture screaming out for staff, tertiary establishments are reporting higher levels of interest, suggesting this career pathway is making strides in our secondary schools. Read more
International High School students find home away from home during lockdown 4 October 2021 When the most recent Covid-19 lockdown was announced, almost everyone in New Zealand knew what to do – except Jeongguk Son, 12, from St Peter’s School and Tian Subsompon, 14, from St Paul’s Collegiate School. Read more
Standing firm alongside Te Wiki o Te Reo Maaori 10 September 2021 Over the week of 13-19 of Mahauru, September, St Paul’s Collegiate School will be celebrating Maaori Language Week. Read more
We have moved to distance learning delivery 19 August 2021 Since the country’s snap Covid-19 lockdown was declared for three days from Wednesday 18 August, St Paul’s Collegiate School has been operating a Distance Learning Delivery model. Read more
Collegian returns as teacher 10 August 2021 For Collegian Anahia Noble (Harington 2016-2018), returning to St Paul’s as a teacher aide and teacher of Te Reo was a natural transition. Read more
From Abu Dhabi to St Paul’s 9 August 2021 Heather Fox holds a string of credentials from around the world along with international teaching experience from Abu Dhabi and the United Kingdom in music and the arts. Read more
Music teacher brings classical flare to St Paul’s 9 August 2021 As an accomplished performer in both solo and ensemble settings, new music teacher Jonathan Dunlop brings an impressive musical resume to St Paul’s. Read more
World renowned singer to teach at St Paul’s 9 August 2021 Grammy-Award winning singer, Timothy Wayne-Wright has an extensive music career spanning 30 years, and will join St Paul’s as the new Director of Choral Music at the beginning of term three. Read more
Medal haul for St Paul’s Swim Team 27 July 2021 St Paul’s Swim Team placed fifth from 68 schools in the co-ed section of the New Zealand Secondary School Swim Championships held at the National Aquatic Centre in Auckland from 22-25 July. Read more