6th August 2025
AcademicCurriculum Study tips from the top: A timely reminder from our Academic Prefects
At this week’s senior assembly, the Academic Prefects shared valuable study tips to help their peers prepare for the busy exam season ahead.
5th August 2025
Year 9Curriculum Year 9 writers share their favourite places
Students in Mr M Hall’s Year 9 English class have been busy crafting descriptive writing pieces about their favourite places.
5th August 2025
Earth and Space ScienceCurriculum Starry Night in Naseby
After three false starts due to bad weather, our students finally made it to Naseby for an incredible Astronomy tour on Friday night.
31st July 2025
GeographyCurriculum Geography – It’s everywhere!
Exploring Castle Street through the Eyes of Our Ākonga.
21st July 2025
Senior SchoolCurriculum Senior Exams
Our school exams for senior students have been scheduled from the 10th to the 19th of September.
17th July 2025
AcademicCurriculum Outstanding results in latest CAA Corequisite Assessments
We are thrilled to announce the fantastic results from our recent Common Assessment Activity (CAA) corequisite assessments in Reading, Writing, and Numeracy.
17th July 2025
CurriculumAcademic UC's Mid-Year MATH199 Workshop
The University of Canterbury (UC) recently hosted its annual mid-year workshop for high-achieving high school students enrolled in MATH199, their calculus and linear algebra STAR course, which we currently have 6 Year 13 students completing.
26th June 2025
LanguagesCurriculum A finger-licking finale for Languages!
This week sees the end of the Term 2 Languages option for Year 9 students of French and German.
25th June 2025
Year 13Curriculum Lab Coats and Learning
The Year 13 Chemistry classes were hard at work in the Mellor labs at the University of Otago this week.
19th June 2025
ArtCurriculum Hot off the Press
The Art Department has been generously supported by the PTA to purchase a new printmaking press.
18th June 2025
CurriculumArt Year 10 Art - Let Them Eat Cake
The students in 10 Art developed their observational drawing skills, painting skills (and eating skills) with cake as their subject matter.
18th June 2025
CurriculumArt Year 11 Art
Year 11 art students used the Wananga day this the term to complete their painting based on New Zealand artist Shane Cotton's Hanging Sky series.
12th June 2025
CurriculumDVC Dunedin Polytechnic Design Showcase Inspires
Students from Digital Technology, Design and Visual Communication (DVC), and Media Studies classes received an inspiring glimpse into the world of creative tertiary education this week, attending a special showcase hosted by the Otago Polytechnic School of Design in the school library.
12th June 2025
Outdoor EducationCurriculum 13ODR Climbing
To wrap up a term full of climbing experiences, our Outdoor Education students have been visiting Clip’n Climb Dunedin for a final session of fun, challenge, and friendly competition.
12th June 2025
Curriculum Senior Students Embrace University-Level Challenge
Once again this year, a record number of our senior students (11) have taken up the opportunity to engage in university-level study through the University of Canterbury's distance learning programme.
5th June 2025
Food and NutritionCurriculum Celebrating Samoan Language Week with Pani Popo
Celebrating Samoan Language Week, our Food & Nutrition students got hands-on in the kitchen to create Samoan delicacy — Pani Popo (Coconut Buns).
4th June 2025
CurriculumNotices Parent Interviews - June 2025
Thank you to everyone who has attended our Parent Teacher Interviews. It is wonderful to see so many parents and students engaging with their teachers and taking an active role in their learning journey.
29th May 2025
CurriculumGeography Geography Wānanga Day – Learning Through Experience
Our recent Geography Wānanga Day’s were a fantastic opportunity for our students to explore the dynamic, real-world nature of Geography through hands-on activities, competitions, and field experiences.
27th May 2025
Year 11Curriculum RYDA Road Safety Education Programme
On Tuesday, 27 May, Year 11 students took part in the RYDA Road Safety Education Programme at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin.
22nd May 2025
Wānanga DayCurriculum 13PED - Wānanga Day
On Wednesday’s Wānanga Day, our 13PED students focused on safety management in preparation for their upcoming internal assessment, which centres on potential risks and hazards involved in their Triathlon/Duathlon event.