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Milan Hood paints gift to Williams House 1 April 2022 After assisting Gary Schofield (Hall 1970-1974) with a painting of Shrek back in 2018, Housemaster Matt Holdgate insisted 2021 was the year Milan Hood (Year 13) should begin creating his own masterpiece for Williams House. Read more
Sam Mitchell kickstarts annual artwork acquirement 15 March 2022 Headmaster Ben Skeen and Head of Visual Arts Jonathan Cameron collaborated on ideas to spruce up the artwork around the school. Read more
Menotti snags June Clifford Silver Award 3 November 2021 While competing at the New Zealand Community Trust Music Contest on 5-6 August, Matthew Chanwai (Year 11) played the cello in the trio, Menotti. Read more
Standing firm alongside Te Wiki o Te Reo Maaori 10 September 2021 Over the week of 13-19 of Mahauru, September, St Paul’s Collegiate School will be celebrating Maaori Language Week. Read more
Collegian returns as teacher 10 August 2021 For Collegian Anahia Noble (Harington 2016-2018), returning to St Paul’s as a teacher aide and teacher of Te Reo was a natural transition. Read more
From Abu Dhabi to St Paul’s 9 August 2021 Heather Fox holds a string of credentials from around the world along with international teaching experience from Abu Dhabi and the United Kingdom in music and the arts. Read more
Music teacher brings classical flare to St Paul’s 9 August 2021 As an accomplished performer in both solo and ensemble settings, new music teacher Jonathan Dunlop brings an impressive musical resume to St Paul’s. Read more
World renowned singer to teach at St Paul’s 9 August 2021 Grammy-Award winning singer, Timothy Wayne-Wright has an extensive music career spanning 30 years, and will join St Paul’s as the new Director of Choral Music at the beginning of term three. Read more
Reigniting the dying art of organ playing 13 May 2021 Organs are one of the hardest instruments in the world to play and because of this, there are very few organ players in the country. Read more
St Paul’s opens new dance school 14 January 2021 As a high school student Harriet Norman had extra lessons at lunchtime to perfect her dancing. Read more
Harington House girls get their time to shine 8 July 2020 The annual Harington Fashion Show is more than just fashion and entertainment, it is a chance for the girls of St Paul’s to showcase their talent, hard work and sisterhood. Read more
Young Piper’s Podium Performance 14 May 2020 Seumas Eade (Year 10) had no expectations when competing in the World Online Piping and Drumming Championships except to gain experience of competing at that level. Read more
Grease – Cast Q&A – Jan 1 May 2019 Introducing the bubbly and quirky Jan of the Pink Ladies, played by Hannah Mayer, in this year's production of GREASE. Read more
Grease – Cast Q&A – Eugene 1 May 2019 Introducing Rydell High's classic school nerd, played by Seth Peake, in this year's production of GREASE. Read more
Grease – Cast Q&A – Patty 1 May 2019 Introducing Miss Goody Two Shoes Patty Simcox, played by Kaylee Morrison, in this year's production of GREASE. Read more
Grease – Cast Q&A – Frenchy 1 May 2019 Introducing the aspiring beautician with the colourful hair – Frenchy, played by Holly Skelton, in this year's production of GREASE. Read more
Grease – Cast Q&A – Kenickie 1 May 2019 Introducing Danny's best friend and second-in-command of the T-Birds – Kenickie, played by George Wilson, in this year's production of GREASE. Read more
Grease – Cast Q&A – Rizzo 1 May 2019 Introducing the tough (but oh-so-vulnerable) and sarcastic leader of the Pink Ladies – Rizzo, played by Macy Coffin, in this year's production of GREASE. Read more
Grease – Cast Q&A – Sandy 1 May 2019 Introducing the leading lady who creates quite the stir when she sets foot in Rydell High's grounds – Sandy, played by Neisha Cooper, in this year's production of GREASE. Read more
Grease – Cast Q&A – Danny 1 May 2019 Introducing the cool, calm and confident high school bad boy – Danny, played by Liam Waide, in this year's production of GREASE. Read more