Sport/Outdoor Education
The College prides itself on the range of sports it offers
students to complement their academic
studies.
Traditional sports such as athletics, swimming, rugby, netball,
hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball and cricket
share a place with skiing, multisport, golf, shooting,
tri/duathlon, equestrian, sailing, mountain-biking,
badminton, waka racing, rockclimbing and many others. For full details on our Sports please click here.
- Year
9 Activities Week is made up of educational and recreational activities,
trips away, displays – all
with community input.
- Outdoor Education Week
for Year 10 students comprises expeditions
and camps to the Pureoras, Kaimanawas, Waikaremoana,
Tongariro National Park, Whanganui River,
Waitomo and Queen Charlotte Sound.
- Year 13 Camp is a leadership
training camp, where students undertake
many activities to develop the leadership
skills that they will use throughout the
year.
- House Sports Day/Athletics
Finals days and Swimming Sports install house
spirit and encourage healthy competition.
Overseas Sports Exchanges/Visits
Groups from the College continue to travel overseas
and be fine ambassadors.
- 2010 - the Japanese dept are planning a trip to Japan
- 2010 - a trip is planned to Vietnam with our Social Science Dept
- 2009 - trips are planned for our Kapa haka to the Pacific, Graphics and design to North America and Tourism and Geography to West America
- 2008 - The senior Japanese Classes took a trip to Japan
- 2008 – The History and Geography Classes are planning a trip to South America.
- A tour to Greece, Turkey and Egypt focusing on History and Classics took place in 2006.
- 2007 - The senior Tourism class took a trip to the gold coast
- July 2005 the Junior Netball Development squad attended the Southern Skies Sports Tournament in Brisbane.
- 2005 - The senior Tourism/Hospitality classes are planning a trip to Fiji in Term III.
- 2003 in the September break
a group from the Social Sciences Faculty completed
a tour of Europe, encompassing England, Germany,
Austria, Italy and France.
We are fortunate to have a College community
that supports international visitors. Over
recent years groups from Australia, South
Africa, Japan, Britain, USA, Canada, Argentina
and the Pacific Islands have visited for
sport and cultural exchanges.
Click here to read about the different trips
Young New Zealanders Award Scheme (Formerly Duke Of
Edinburgh) click here to read more
Up to 150 students each year work at bronze, silver
or gold level, making the College among the top participating
schools in the country. At each level students voluntarily
commit themselves to community service, learning skills,
playing sport, undertaking an expedition - kayaking,
rafting or tramping. This prestigious award rewards
hours of commitment and fun, as well as being valuable
for a Curriculum Vitae. |
