Celebrating Excellence: Nishita Kumar Named Dux for 2025

Nishita Kumar (Kaitoro) is our Dux for 2025. Nishita achieved the perfect score of 600 points earning her NCEA Level 1 with 114 Excellence credits, her Level 2 with 104 Excellence credits and, to date, Nishita has 65 Excellence credits towards her Level 3. Nishita was also named the Independent Learner of the Year and […]

Sailing the Spirit of Adventure

Augustin (12KTK) was fortunate to be selected for a voyage with the Spirit of Adventure Trust. Tino sailed for 10 days out and around the Coromandel Peninsula and Aotea Great Barrier Island.

Inter-Whānau Haka Competition 2025

Week 9 concluded with our annual Inter-Whānau haka competition. For the first time all Whānau performed their own haka rather than the school’s haka. The progress over the years of the competition has been impressive. All Whānau now have strong choreography to support their passionate performances. Well done to Tirohanga for taking out first place for […]

Faith Simi 2025 Art Finalist

Congratulations to Faith Simi (13 WHG) for being a finalist in the Kate Edger Foundation School Creative Competition. Faith says of her artwork, “Boxing has empowered me as a female high school student, building my confidence, discipline, and mental strength. It’s taught me resilience, focus, and the importance of hard work. Boxing has shaped who […]

Samoan Learners Take Part in PILSA Cultural Day

A group of our senior Samoan learners had the wonderful opportunity to take part in the Auckland Law School, University of Auckland Pacific Island Law Student Association (PILSA) cultural day on September 17th. The day was filled with cultural sharing, inspiring conversations and first hand experiences of what life is like as a student in […]

AC Dance Academy places 3rd

A Huge congratulations to our AC Dance Academy who competed at the Blueprint Dance Competition, going up against top Auckland dance schools like Mt Albert Grammar, Rangitoto, Avondale, and Manurewa High. Our learners had just three days to reformat their routine, add new dancers, and clean the entire routine to be comp-ready. They came away […]