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Water Safety at Muriwai Lifeguard Station
Year 7 and 8 students spent the day with Muriwai lifeguards, learning to spot ocean hazards, stay calm and signal for help.
Introducing Project OmniScope
Fourteen Lincoln Road students are curating exhibition boxes on Earth and space, with field trips, journals and a Creative Arts Expo at term’s end.
Tree Adventures for Years 7 and 8
Years 7 and 8 spent 26 August on the high ropes at Tree Adventures, working through rope bridges and obstacles strung between the pines.
Book Day at Lincoln Road
Staff and students came dressed as their favourite book characters, in a day organised by Andrew Kingston and the student leaders.
Ten Pin Bowling: Kobi Tops the Leaderboard
Two sessions on the lanes at PINS, with Kobi M topping the leaderboard across both and team spirit growing through the day.
Tough Guy and Gal Challenge at Kumeu Showgrounds
Students took on the muddy obstacle course at Kumeu Showgrounds on 10 August, alongside pupils from several other primary and intermediate schools.
Minister Seymour Visits the New Building
Hon David Seymour walked through the new Universal Drive building on 13 August, with Year 9 and 10 students showing him around.
WPCA Student Spotlight: Ashlyn’s Journey
Ashlyn ran eight STEM sessions for more than 80 young children through her own initiative, S.ASH, and took on two community runs for the William Pike Challenge Award.
Ten Pin Bowling: A New Sport for Years 7 and 8
Year 7 and 8 students are on the lanes at PINS on Lincoln Road, most of them picking up a bowling ball for the first time.
MyMarathon: $2,765 Raised for the Heart Foundation
Nine students clocked up the kilometres for MyMarathon, raising $2,765 for the Heart Foundation and volunteer hours for the William Pike Challenge.
A Term of Creative Arts, All in One Room
Both campuses opened their doors for the end-of-term Expo: a first stage production, walls of student art, and Year 9 and 10 portfolios.
Maheu T-Pole Competes at the Australian National Scrabble Championships
Year 9 student Maheu T-Pole travelled to Australia during the school holidays to compete in the Australian National Scrabble Championships. Playing in a field of 50 (all but six of them adults) he came 21st, claimed the best performer prize in the Plate division, and won $150 AUD.
Supporting Your Child’s Wellness This Autumn
As the cooler months arrive, simple habits make a big difference. Keri MacKinnon shares practical advice on keeping your child healthy, and what to do if they develop symptoms.
Tutor Time: Building the Whole Student
Year 7 and 8 tutor sessions run every day with a clear purpose: goal-setting on Mondays, hauora on Wednesdays, progress tracking on Thursdays, and student-led time on Fridays.
International Morning Classroom Activities
Students tackled puzzles, maps, and reading tasks while exploring cultures and countries during International Morning.
Golf Elective Hits The Huapai Driving Range
Our Wednesday golf elective visited Huapai Driving Range, building skills, confidence and great sportsmanship.
Learning Beach Safety at Muriwai
Students learned surf awareness, water safety, and teamwork with lifeguards at Muriwai Beach.
Exploring Local History and Nature
Students joined the Te Kawerau ā Maki Programme and hīkoi, learning stories and conservation in the Waitākere Ranges
Diving Deep and Playing Ki O Rahi in the Sun
Students split their time between dive training at Westwave and learning Ki O Rahi at Te Pai Park under clear blue skies.
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