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Futsal coach looking to the footure 29 November 2013 "I want you to use the sole of your foot," says Scott Gilligan as one of his opening instructions to a bunch of 25 aspiring futsal players yesterday. Read more
Top two looking good 25 November 2013 Kaipaki and St Paul’s Collegiate School firmed as favourites for the final of Waikato Valley’s Mike Cotter Cup one-day club competition after again posting wins on Saturday. Read more
Injury setback can't slow Smith 14 November 2013 After weeks out of action, Gisborne sprinter Tom Smith is making up for lost time as preparations for the upcoming athletics season gears up. Read more
Teenager taking swing at big time 23 October 2013 Golf croquet is hardly one of those sports which leaps out and says "play me", but that has not stopped St Pauls Collegiate youngster Hemi McLaren Mellars making his mark and taking a few of his schoolmates along for the ride. Read more
Teen croquet player on his game in 2013 4 October 2013 Golf croquet is a bit like playing a large game of chess on a lawn, says St Paul’s Collegiate year 11 student Hemi McLaren-Mellars. Read more
Barry chases BMX dream in America 3 October 2013 A chance to chase a dream in the United States was too good to pass up, for promising BMX rider Todd Barry. Read more
Bright outlook for local talent 26 September 2013 While most people may not be familiar with golf croquet, Hemi McLaren-Mellars is a young local prospect continuing to make strides on a national level in the sport. Read more
Exams or BMX career? Easy 25 September 2013 Deciding whether to finish his school year at Hamilton’s St Paul’s Collegiate early and head to the US to further his BMX aspirations or stay home and sit his Year 13 exams wasn't difficult for Todd Barry. Read more
Fifa final hurdle to greater glory 18 September 2013 St Pauls' Futsal star training with national squad until world body gives all clear. Read more
Futsal future looks bright for talented Penyas 29 August 2013 At only 16 years-old, John Penyas is already being touted a future star of New Zealand futsal. Read more
St Paul’s hockey players go for gold during the July break 26 July 2013 St Paul’s hockey players took the opportunity to go for gold over the July break after a busy term. Read more
St Paul’s futsal players score 35 goals over the July break 26 July 2013 Our students performed well over the July break at the National Youth Futsal Championships, which was held at the ASB Sports Centre in Wellington from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 July. Read more
Kiwi duo fired up to take on best in the business 11 July 2013 When the world’s top riders converge on Auckland at the end of the month for the UCI BMX World Championships, Te Awamutu’s Ryan Lewis and Todd Barry will be among those looking to fly the New Zealand flag proudly. Read more
Young star in line for testing play 27 June 2013 Jacob Nelson is still coming to terms with it all but a very exciting couple of weeks looms for the rising inline hockey player. Read more
Nine St Paul’s students selected to play in Waikato Futsal Youth Squads 24 June 2013 Nine St Paul’s students have been selected to play in the Waikato Futsal Youth Squads following trials. Read more
Netballer, Grace Namana, selected for New Zealand Secondary Schools team 6 June 2013 Grace Namana, St Paul’s Collegiate School Year 13 student, recently put her Aotearoa Maori netball bib away for an opportunity to play for the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ netball team. Read more
Olympic selection comes closer 10 April 2013 Two St Paul’s Collegiate athletes have the chance of taking part in the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro after being included in Athletics New Zealand’s performance potential squad. Read more
Hurdler Hunt eyes World Youth Championships 4 April 2013 The athletics season might be winding down but hurdler James Hunt has set himself lofty aspirations for the future. Read more
High hopes for Colts Cricket XI 13 December 2012 St Paul’s Collegiate cricket players are in good spirits for the new season after enjoying rich success last summer. Read more
Student wins on the slopes 27 September 2012 Louis Cronin visualises himself one day flying the New Zealand flag high at the Winter Olympics in ski racing. Read more
Pareraukura in netball and basketball rep teams 10 August 2012 Talented teenager has more than one string to her bow While she may be only 15, Pareraukura Gilmartin-Kara is clearly playing at a level beyond her years in netball and basketball. Read more
Elliot selected for NZ futsal team 10 August 2012 Student breaks into indoors elite level After taking up futsal only this year, it would be fair to say it has been a rapid rise for 17-year-old Elliot Collier. Read more
Schoolboy hurdler eyes 2016 Olympics 1 June 2012 Hurdler James Hunt has Burst on to the Scene When James Hunt first decided to try hurdles at a school athletics day two years ago, he had no idea that he was starting down a track that would make him a national champion. Read more
Youngest Golden Shears champion in the competition’s history 1 March 2012 Today is the first day of competition in the 2012 Golden Shears in Masterton and it has already produced its first winners. Read more
St Paul’s wins 5 medals at clay target shooting competition 11 October 2011 Best result for St Paul’s at North Island and NZ National SS Clay Target Shooting Competition 2011 This three day competition was held this year in the Waikato between the 8th-10th October. Read more
St Paul’s wins silver medal at national chess finals 28 September 2010 The National Inter Schools Chess Championship was held in Christchurch Boys High School on September 24th and 25th , 2010 with twelve secondary school teams of four students competing. Read more
St Paul’s beat St Peter’s in Waikato schools rugby final 23 August 2010 St Paul’s are the 2010 Waikato Champions after a winning weekend of rugby. Read more
St Paul’s chess success 15 June 2010 The 33rd Waitakere Licensing Trust Chess Open, a grand prix super class event, was held at the Lincoln Green Motor Hotel in Auckland from 5 to 7 June 2010. Read more