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St Paul’s student invention wins at Fieldays 15 June 2018 A team of St Paul’s Agribusiness students were named young inventors of the year at Fieldays 2018. Read more
Industry innovations shine in crocodile pit 11 June 2018 From biodegradable solutions for covering silage to blankets for keeping cows warm, inventions and innovative services designed for the agricultural sector were revealed in the annual Crocodile Pit competition last month. Read more
School haka stands firm 10 June 2018 It is a haka written specifically for the school and it resonates strong and proud at a number of events. So how did the St Paul’s Collegiate School haka come about? Read more
The man behind the music 6 June 2018 From managing some of the country’s top musicians to running some of the country’s biggest music festivals, Campbell Smith (Hamilton 1979-1983) lives and breathes music. Read more
High flier in the Air Force 6 June 2018 Joining the Air Force as a school leaver has opened many doors for Squadron Leader Melissa Axelrad (Harington 2000-2001). Read more
Trailblazer in New Zealand film 6 June 2018 A pioneering filmmaker in the 1970s, David Blyth (School 1969-1971), is now capturing tales of New Zealand’s war heroes. Read more
A bright future in the solar industry 6 June 2018 Andy Nyce (Sargood and School 2002-2005) is making his mark in the renewable energy sector in the United States. Read more
The lone mountie of Benneydale 6 June 2018 While most young boys growing up in the 60s and 70s spent their Saturday mornings watching Bonanza, Bill Eivers (Sargood 1976-1979) was busy living the real thing on his family’s 14,000ha station. Read more
Living the American football dream 6 June 2018 Six years ago, Elliot Collier (Hall 2011-2012) was lacing up his football boots to play in front of 20 people in the Waikato Secondary School Football league. Read more
Students say “bonjour” to New Caledonia 30 May 2018 They say when you’re in France you must do as the French do. Read more
Agribusiness programme recognised for leading change 22 May 2018 St Paul’s has been announced as a finalist in the 2018 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards. Read more
Hillary Challenge tests students 21 May 2018 Speed, skill and endurance were put to the test by our team competing in the Torpedo7 Hillary Challenge Final earlier this month. Read more
Young leaders come together at Asia-Pacific convention 16 May 2018 In the spirit of cooperation and collaboration, student leaders from across Asia-Pacific came together last month for a week of discussion and cultural activities. Read more
Conducting research in Malawi and Tanzania 14 May 2018 A Year 12 student has proved her ability to tackle biological problems and deal with biological experiments is top in the country. Read more
Stepping up to concertmaster 9 May 2018 It was the third year in a row that talented violinist Victoria Chanwai was selected for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Symphony Orchestra (NZSSSO), but this year’s experience was particularly special for the Year 13 student. Read more
Promising athlete secures Stanford scholarship 4 May 2018 Stanford University is one of the most selective universities in the USA, with only 4% of students who apply each year accepted. Read more
St Paul’s cricket pitch best in NZ 23 April 2018 St Paul’s Collegiate School’s cricket pitch – Way’s Oval – has been named club/school pitch of the year by New Zealand Cricket (NZC). Read more
Musical opening for new Centre 12 April 2018 Music rang strong and proud on the evening of April 4 at the official opening of St Paul’s Collegiate School’s Mary Hornsby Music Centre. Read more
St Paul’s inducts four new Fellows 9 April 2018 As guardians of the school, the role of a Fellow is the same as that of the original founders. Read more
New Zealand Land Wars should be taught in high school, says Waikato history teacher 6 April 2018 A Waikato history teacher believes Kiwis need to learn about the New Zealand Wars as part of the national curriculum. Read more