by Kerrigan | 9 Nov, 2026 | Newsletter, Public Speaking
The debating cohort have been practising their public speaking and persuasive language skills, conducting debates on different topics. They have also researched and presented news stories. As always, the focus is not only on speaking but also on listening. The...
by Kerrigan | 9 Nov, 2026 | Newsletter, Visual Arts
Some students have started on their individual patches. Others are still practising stitches or researching ideas. Some student projects in progress are bagpipes, cricket ball, surfboard, lime and firefly. Coming UpMore patches showing culture, identity and...
by Kerrigan | 9 Nov, 2026 | English, Newsletter
After such a successful entry into the SGCNZ Victoria University of Wellington Shakespeare Festival, a group of dedicated students signed up to take on a new challenge this year. They will be entering the competition at the end of Term 1 2027, but we have already...
by Kerrigan | 9 Nov, 2026 | Digital Fluency, Newsletter
Year 9 Digital Fluency students are currently completing a “vibe coding” unit, where they are learning how to use artificial intelligence to help design and build their own digital products.Rather than simply asking AI to make something for them, students...
by Kerrigan | 9 Nov, 2026 | Maths, Newsletter
Year 7 have completed all 15 topics that will be examined for Level 7 of the Cambridge curriculum. Last week they were revising in class and marking their work for further study at home.Year 8 completed their final topic on Friday and have one day for in class...
