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8 November 2024  |
Kia ora koutou CSW Sportsperson of the Year Awards Last Sunday I was delighted to attend the CSW Sportsperson of the Year awards at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua. Paraparaumu College was well-represented with ten students nominated in their respective codes. It was great to have our students recognised and celebrated along with other talented and dedicated rangatahi from across the region. Well done to all our finalists, and congratulations to our code winners: Elena (Yachting), Trilaine (Waka Ama), Alana (Other Codes - Emerging, Scootering) and Carter (Student Official). As well as the individual awards, we received pennants for our Boys 3x3 Basketball, Girls Waka Ama, Boys Swimming, and Coed Swimming teams for their Premiership wins. |
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Work Ready Kāpiti Awards Last week the Work Ready Kāpiti Annual Awards took place celebrating the student successes in 2024 recognising youth, colleges, employers, sponsors and funders that have been a part of this year's journey. 55 of our Year 12 Careers Students attended the Employer Speed Meet this year held at college and 33 students completed the Work Ready Passport. Our students who completed the passport (which includes a half an hour interview), were given a certificate by Mayor Janet Holborow. Special congratulations to Drew for receiving the prestigious Best Work Ready Passport award and to Elijah for receiving the prestigious Employer Meet Star award. Also, big congratulations to Shekayna and Ofri who performed beautiful solos for the evening entertainment. |
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NCEA Exams Senior students continue with their exams next week and these carry on until the end of November. A reminder that our College Canteen is open all day for students involved in exams from 8:00 am to 2.30 pm. Homestays We are still on the lookout for homestays for international students arriving in 2025. These could be for long or short term stays. The International Department provides you with ongoing advice and support and homestay families receive $350 per week. If you are interested or would like more information about hosting a student please email international@pc.school.nz. |
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Upcoming Dates Friday 15 November - Staff Only Day A reminder that we have a Staff Only Day on Friday 15 November. This is the Ministry of Education allocated Staff Only Day for implementing changes relating to the national curriculum and NCEA. There are no timetabled classes for students on this day. PC! You’ve Got Talent! - Friday 6 December Our annual Year 9 Talent Quest takes place on Friday 6 December at 6:30pm in the College Auditorium. This is the 36th talent quest in the history of the college. There will be refreshments for sale and tickets are available at the door on the night and are only $5! Eftpos available. Come and see our wonderfully talented Year 9 students. A night of great entertainment! Junior Prize-givings - Wednesday 11 December Junior prize-givings take place on the last day of the term in the College Community Gym:
Further information will be made available closer to the time. Senior Prize-giving Photos Congratulations to all our prize winners from last week. The wonderful Jack Penman has again made photos available for you to download from his website. Thank you Jack! https://www.jackpenmanphotography.com/jacksp/index_Final.cgi |
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COMMUNITY NOTICES Kenakena Festival of Fun - Saturday 9 November (Tomorrow) Time: 10:30am - 2pm Check out all the information on their Facebook Post. Lots of fun to be had by all. https://www.facebook.com/share/RbCBu96dRV8ZqDUT/
**Waitohu Fireworks UPDATE*** Now postponed until the 15th November due to the weather forecast. Waitohu School Fireworks Extravaganza - Friday, 8 November 2024 - Haruatai Park, Ōtaki Our awesome community Fireworks Extravaganza event is just a few weeks away! Time: Gates open 6.30pm Entry: Pre-purchase: Adults $5 / Children $5 / Pre-school Free On the night: Adults $8 / Children $5 / Pre-school Free TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:
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