Category Archives: People

Holocaust Education in the Holy Land

Posted on 25 February 2013 by

History and Classics teacher, Brad Evelyn spent 15 days (14-30 January) at Yad Vashem International School for Holocaust Studies in Jerusalem, Israel. This was a series of educational lectures and workshops which taught a group of 24 New Zealand educators … Continue reading →

Posted in News, People

Prize Winning Film

Posted on 20 November 2012 by

Year 13 Media Studies students Anne Isaac, Tessa Reid & Rachel Duignan have been announced winners of the Trade Aid section in the nationwide Inspiring Films Competition. More information about the contest available here > The girls attended the Festival … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic, News, People

Jansen Girls Ace Australasian English Competition

Posted on 13 November 2012 by

Sensational sisters, Ella (year 11) & Grace (year 13) Jansen, have both topped the country in the Australasian English Competition (ICAS), gaining the highest score for all Year students. Ella Jansen achieved a High Distinction (top 1%) and was placed … Continue reading →

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Positive job prospects for our Maori students

Posted on 13 November 2012 by

Pearl Carty – Year 12 St Catherine’s College student, feels positive about her job prospects thanks to the Te Taiohitoa o Te Awe Young Champions mentoring programme run by non-profit Te Awe Maori Business Network. Read more >

Posted in General, People

2012 College Sports Awards

Posted on 13 November 2012 by

St Catherine’s College award winners at the College Sport Wellington awards, November 4th 2012. Congratulations… 1. Jean Kozyniak Fourth NZ secondary schools cross-country championships. Selected for NZ secondary schools team. 2. Jaymee Graham NZ secondary schools and NZ under 19 … Continue reading →

Posted in News, People, Sport

Women’s Suffrage Day

Posted on 20 September 2012 by

Wednesday, September 19th is Suffrage Day in New Zealand.  To mark the occasion, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs held a special celebration at Parliament, which our Head Girl, Anne Isaac, attended with Mrs Ryan. The theme of the Suffrage Day … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic and Mercy, General, News, People

Talented Film Makers Recognised

Posted on 3 September 2012 by

Talented Year 13 Media Studies Students – Anne Isaac, Rachel Duignan and Tessa Reid have been announced one of three finalists in the New Zealand wide Inspiring Films Competition. Their short film titled “Silencio” has been shortlisted in the Human … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic, News, People, Technology

National Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Competition

Posted on 15 August 2012 by

Ngā Maioha o Te Rangikauia, the St Catherine’s College and St Patrick’s College Kapa Haka group, combined with students from St Mary’s College and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna, left Wellington on Sunday 22nd of July and travelled … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, News, People

Improvisation and Devised Theatre Classes

Posted on 3 August 2012 by

Beginning on Monday 23 July – 10 September 2012, Claire Hewitt of Fast Forward Theatre Company will be offering extra-curricular Drama classes at the college to the students of St Catherine’s and those from other classes. These classes have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic, Coming Up, General, News, People

Students Seek Career Advice

Posted on 26 June 2012 by

        The Careers Expo was in town again today! All Year 11 and 12 students travelled into the TSB Arena to investigate career and study options for the future. For many the first stop was to Whitirea … Continue reading →

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