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Centenary performance at Le Quesnoy 26 November 2018 Performing at the centenary celebration of the Battle of Le Quesnoy was a truly special moment for this St Paul’s family trio. Read more
Putting brush to canvas for a good cause 18 September 2018 To raise money for a good cause, St Paul’s art students have been busy putting brush to canvas to produce a special exhibition – Canvases for Cambodia. 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
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
Legally Blonde The Musical Cast Q&A – Pilar 1 April 2018 Name: Lucy Phibbs Year: 13 House: Harington Which character do you play? Pilar. Read more
Legally Blonde The Musical Cast Q&A – Serena 1 April 2018 Name: Sarah Gajzago Year: 12 House: Harington Which character do you play? Serena. Read more
Legally Blonde The Musical Cast Q&A – Professor Callahan 1 April 2018 Name: Harry Forte Year: 13 House: Clark Which character do you play? Professor Callahan. Read more
Legally Blonde The Musical Cast Q&A – Margot 1 April 2018 Name: Izzy Bayley Year: 13 House: Harington Which character do you play? Margot. Read more
Legally Blonde The Musical Cast Q&A – Emmett 1 April 2018 Name: Cameron Coull Year: 13 House: Williams Which character do you play? Emmett Forrest. Read more
Legally Blonde The Musical Cast Q&A – Paulette 1 April 2018 Name: Anna Hamilton Year: 13 House: Harington Which character do you play? Paulette. Read more
Legally Blonde The Musical Cast Q&A – Warner 1 April 2018 Name: Liam Waide Year: 12 House: School Which character do you play? Warner Huntington the Third. Read more
Legally Blonde The Musical Cast Q&A – Elle 1 April 2018 Name: Macy Coffin Year: 12 House: Harington/Hall Which character do you play? I play Delta Nu President, Elle Woods. Read more
Legally Blonde The Musical Cast Q&A – Bruiser 1 April 2018 Name: Lola Lewin Owner’s Name: Ruby Lewin Age: 7 Which character do you play? Bruiser Woods. Read more
Performing in NYC 7 December 2017 The opportunity to learn from renowned conductors and perform at the world-class Carnegie Hall in New York City has been given to three St Paul’s Collegiate School students. Read more
Singing successes at NZ Aria 1 November 2017 Aspiring opera singers Aidan Phillips, Emily Dela Rue (both Year 13) and Anna Hamilton (Year 12) pitted themselves against some of Australasia’s best young singers in the 2017 New Zealand Aria competition, coming away with the following placings. Read more
Outstanding Year 12 student recognised 1 November 2017 Victoria Chanwai’s dedication to all aspects of school life – service, sport, academic and culture has gained her the 2017 Altrusa Youth Award. Read more
A new era of organists 26 October 2017 Prominently positioned in St Paul’s Chapel is an exquisite Letourneau pipe organ. Read more
Celebrate music at Good Vibrations 27 July 2017 From solo instrumentalists, choirs and rock bands to vocalists, a big band and orchestra – St Paul’s Collegiate School’s Good Vibrations concert will be a musical extravaganza not to be missed. Read more
St Paul’s joins with Fairfield College at Pasifika festival 12 May 2017 St Paul’s Collegiate School’s Polynesian group joined with neighbours, Fairfield College, to perform at the Waikato Bay of Plenty Pasifika by Nature festival at the Claudelands Events Centre on Saturday, 6 May. Read more
Violist selected for National Youth Orchestra 15 March 2017 Violist Emi Ng (Year 13) has been selected for the New Zealand National Youth Orchestra (NYO). Read more