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Collegians news – 156 stories

Eight Waikato players make Craig Philpott’s first New Zealand under-20s squad 23 November 2016 Craig Philpott has picked the heartbeat of Waikato’s champion juniors in his first New Zealand under-20s squad named on Tuesday. Read more
All Whites striker Chris Wood praised by ex-Leeds manager after he nets 11th goal of season 10 November 2016 Former Leeds United manager Neil Redfearn has hailed All Whites striker Chris Wood as the "real deal" after he scored his 11th goal of the season for Leeds on Sunday (NZ time). Read more
A lot has happened in the past 11 years 8 November 2016 Old Collegians from the 2005 and 2006 leavers returned to St Paul’s Collegiate School for an evening of socialising and reuniting with friends and teachers. Read more
Q&A with artist Owen Dippie 31 October 2016 He’s known around the world for his large-scale realist portraiture and, more recently, for his exploration of well-known Renaissance pieces combined with contemporary pop art. Read more
Two awards for two Jonathans 25 October 2016 Two Old Collegians won major awards at the annual Wallace Corporation University of Waikato Blues Awards. Read more
St Paul’s former teacher spins the potter’s wheel 12 October 2016 Pottery began as a hobby for a Hamilton teacher but demand has turned it into his full-time job. Read more
Old Collegian Simon Talbot performs double arm transplant 11 October 2016 Kiwi face transplant surgeon Simon Talbot has lead his team in transplanting two donor arms to a retired marine who lost all four limbs in Afghanistan. Read more
Journalist share secrets of success 3 September 2016 It’s no surprise that Sam Hewat’s name is scattered through St Paul’s Collegiate School’s 2010 year book. Read more
Former student named in Auckland squad 12 August 2016 St Paul’s Old Collegian, Blake Hill, has been named in the Auckland Mitre 10 Cup squad. Read more
Kurt set to kick goals at premiership level 25 May 2016 On the rise as a New Zealand basketball player, Kurt Heatherley (Sargood 2008–10) certainly didn’t think he would end up playing Aussie rules football for the Hawthorn Football Club (the Hawkes). Read more
Kiwi business goes global 18 May 2016 During his phone interview for Network, Peter fondly mentions that he is watching his seven-year-old granddaughter compete in her first triathlon. Read more
Odds on favourite for race calling career 18 May 2016 A lifelong love of horse racing helped Tom Wood (Hamilton, 2004–07) land his dream job. Read more
Championing girls at St Paul’s 18 May 2016 This is the first in a series of stories where past staff and students reflect on their time at St Paul’s as we start preparing for the school’s 60th anniversary celebration in 2019. Read more
Evan McCulloch – A celebration of his life – Wed 6 April 1 April 2016 Evan McCulloch – teacher, mentor, counsellor, family member and housemaster – passed away at his home in Hamilton earlier this week after a brave battle with cancer. Read more
Hilliar announced player of the year 22 March 2016 Full back Scott Hilliar has capped a fine 2015/16 ASB Premiership season for Loaded WaiBOP United by winning the franchise’s Player of the Year award. Read more
US scholarship for soccer player 20 January 2016 Old Collegian John Penyas (2010-2014) has been awarded a full scholarship to Kenyan College in the United States where he will complete a four year degree. Read more
NZ actors make international break 1 November 2015 Two Old Collegians. Read more
A St Paul’s girl, through and through 1 November 2015 In 1985, Andrea Dela Rue (nee Jenkins) walked through the gates of St Paul’s Collegiate School as one of the very first female students. Read more
Brain research brings scientist home 31 October 2015 Top scientist Suresh Muthukumaraswamy has returned to New Zealand to continue his ground-breaking research into treatments for depression. Read more
Young fashion designer’s career on the rise 31 October 2015 New Zealand fashion week was only the beginning for young fashion-entrepreneur Ezekiel Crawford (Hamilton House 2012-13) whose career is on the up-and-up after attracting the attention of New Zealand Fashion Week and international brands. Read more

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