News

General school news – 70 stories

Joanna Li receives Altrusa Youth Award 30 November 2021 This year’s Altrusa Youth Award recipient is known for her extraordinary academic achievements, admirable dedication towards service programmes and authentic leadership within her chosen fields. Read more
Sports and Cultural Awards 2021 8 November 2021 On Friday 5 November, students of St Paul’s were recognised for their service and dedication to their extra curricular activities at this year's Sports and Cultural Awards. Read more
International High School students find home away from home during lockdown 4 October 2021 When the most recent Covid-19 lockdown was announced, almost everyone in New Zealand knew what to do – except Jeongguk Son, 12, from St Peter’s School and Tian Subsompon, 14, from St Paul’s Collegiate School. Read more
We have moved to distance learning delivery 19 August 2021 Since the country’s snap Covid-19 lockdown was declared for three days from Wednesday 18 August, St Paul’s Collegiate School has been operating a Distance Learning Delivery model. Read more
New venture for enrolments coordinator 23 July 2021 Craving a role where her business and customer relationships skills could shine, Sharon Christian has landed the perfect role as Enrolments Coordinator here at St Paul’s. Read more
When artistry and teaching combine 22 July 2021 Growing up, Lila Price was surrounded by painting, fashion and photography. Read more
Tamer role for former safari guide 7 July 2021 Adam Jones is getting used to a tamer lifestyle as the former wildlife safari tour guide sets up a temporary life for he and his wife in New Zealand, while they ride out the global pandemic and wait for tourism to come back to the African continent. Read more
New chef brings childhood influence to meals 22 June 2021 Ravi Sarki grew up in a Nepalese household where the kitchen was a place to celebrate culture and food. Read more
St Paul’s welcomes new staff in 2021 4 February 2021 We welcome new teaching staff to the St Paul's community. Read more
New Director of Teaching and Learning 2 February 2021 Mr Greg Haines joins St Paul’s teaching staff as the new Director of Teaching and Learning. Read more
St Paul’s appoints new headmaster 16 December 2020 St Paul’s Collegiate School’s board of trustees have appointed Mr Ben Skeen as the school’s new Headmaster. Read more
Lessons from the ice 11 November 2020 Tihoi Venture School deputy director Callum Findley spent two months working as a sea kayak guide on the World Explorer cruise ship in Antarctica. Read more
Cyn Smith reflects on ‘back to basics’ Tihoi life 11 November 2020 Cyn Smith has been farewelled after 14-years as Tihoi Venture School director. Read more
Kitchen staff and students enjoy a lasting bond 7 November 2020 When senior students made a special request last week, the school kitchen staff happily obliged. Read more
Welcome new Tihoi Director – Peter Evans 6 October 2020 Peter has come to Tihoi after being Head of Campus at the all-girls outdoor school Kahunui – a position he has held since December 2017. Read more
Embracing distance learning and living through the lockdown 8 July 2020 Exceptional early planning allowed the school to successfully navigate the 7-week national lockdown – a unique time for all. Read more
Retired teachers leave a lasting legacy 8 July 2020 St Paul’s lost a wealth of teaching experience with the retirement in 2019 of Peter Gilbert, Peter Hampton and Craig Morton. Read more
Keeping grounded 18 May 2020 Meet St Paul’s head of grounds maintenance, Aron Beet. Read more
Working behind the scenes 18 May 2020 Meet our facilities manager, Marie Robinson. Read more
Clean sweep 18 May 2020 Meet our head of cleaning, Linda Iane. Read more