It was awesome to host Tokoroa High School today in a friendly Chess exchange. Thank you for making the trip over and excited to doing more in the near future, Check mate. It was an awesome day for our tamariki hosting a chess competition at our kura! The energy was buzzing, and it was great to see new friendships being formed. Already looking forward to the next one.

Year 11 Outdoor Education Trip to Mitimiti. Our tauira travelled to the Far North of Mitimiti with Matua Christy, Matua Gary, Matua Chey and Whaea Hera Te Kurapa where they are learning to fish and gather kaimoana following the maramataka. Matua Christy’s and Whaea Hera Te Kurapa’s relationship with Nore Martin has enabled our tauira to be guided by someone who has deep understanding of this type of Taiao fishing and gathering processes. E mihi nui ana ki a koe Matua Nore Martin mo enei...

Our Sports Academy students recently had the incredible opportunity to attend a Waikato Gallagher Chiefs training session and experience what life is like within a professional rugby environment. During the visit, our tauira were able to watch the Chiefs complete their full morning gym routine, giving them an insight into the preparation, discipline, and hard work required at an elite level. Students then had the chance to join in on parts of the field training session alongside the players,...