Interrobang Launch

On Wednesday evening an audience of around 50 was privileged to be in attendance for the launch of the 2023 edition of Interrobang, our James Hargest publication of student writing and artwork. Throughout the evening we were treated to students reading their work aloud or sharing their design process, from Claire Best discussing the ways […]

National Schools Aerobics Championships

More than 250 dancers and athletes from across the country descended on Invercargill for a shot at national titles in the National Schools Aerobics Championships (NZCAF) on 17th & 18th September. The 28th annual event was held at ILT’s Stadium Southland with competitors representing their schools in a range of individual and team categories. Lily […]

Sport and Rec- Junior Campus

On Friday afternoons in terms two and three, students at the Junior Campus get to choose a Sport and Rec activity. It is always a fun-filled way to finish the week. There are a huge variety of options to suit everyone. Some activities that have been on offer this year include: Jump ‘n’ Fun, ten […]

Haka – House Competition

He toa, he toa, he toa, he toa Ko Hākena e Ara – hii… aue… hii! The opening lines of the Hemi Hakena Haka rang out across the school in Week 8, as we celebrated Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week). For the first time ever, staff performed the Haka to the […]

ShowQuest Wearable Arts – Toi

Ella McEwan-Franks entered the Wearable Arts – Toi section of ShowQuest and was awarded Outstanding Creative Impact in the Kiwiana section.

Junior Campus Book Day

The Junior Campus was very excited to hold their annual book day after previous Covid disruptions. This year we held our day as close as we could to International Literacy Day which occurs on 8 September. There were so many amazing book character costumes from the students. They embraced the day with enthusiasm and creativity. […]

Junior Campus Production – The X Factory

The X Factory production was staged earlier this month. Our super talented students showcased their singing, acting and dancing skills by presenting a very entertaining and engaging musical.

Pacific Performance

This term has been an exciting one for our Pacific students. Year 13 student Alexis Sapini has had a fantastic time working with her Pacific Performing group. They had an awesome time performing at the Junior Campus for the Year 7 and 8 students and to farewell Ms Chilton-Smith who has been an influential leader […]

Tuakana Teina in action

Earlier in the year as part of their Human Rights unit of study in Social Studies, W10JBT had the opportunity to develop board games. This activity engaged many of the students and after spending a number of hours on this, both in and out of the classroom, some incredible games were produced. There were a […]

World Vision Wrap Up

The combined fundraising total for Junior and Senior Campus is $4653 which could provide 43 communities with a water well for the first time. How many lives have we blessed? This is a massive effort and a big thanks to everyone who helped. Congratulations to Megan Ashton for the biggest individual fundraising. Charly Faherty and […]