Campion College Newsletter

Tēnā koutou parents, students and whānau

This week marks the most significant week in the year for the Church. This is Holy Week. Holy week began last weekend with Palm Sunday when Jesus returned to Jerusalem on a donkey. For the rest of that week, the last week of his life, Jesus remained in Jerusalem. We don’t know much of what he did from Monday to Wednesday – perhaps he spent the time with friends or in a quiet place praying alone to God. We do know that on Holy Thursday he celebrated his last meal with his apostles (the last supper) and on Good Friday he was led to his crucifixion. Then on Easter Sunday he rose from the dead. This afternoon the College celebrated Holy Thursday with a full school liturgy in the Church. This liturgy focused on the Stations of the Cross in preparation for Good Friday. There are many celebrations held in the Church during this Easter weekend and we warmly welcome everyone in our community to join us during this time.

The long Easter weekend also offers us an opportunity to take some time out to be with family and friends. Please note that the Easter break from school goes from tomorrow, Good Friday, until (and including) Tuesday, 2 April.

It is great to see our students achieving highly across a diverse range of sporting and cultural events. Congratulations to all!

Earlier this week we circulated the draft student cellphone use policy to all families, students, and staff. Most families and students are aware that the Government has put a requirement on all schools banning students from using their cellphones during the school day. This includes lunch and morning tea times and must be in place for the beginning of Term 2. Our draft policy reflects this requirement. Your feedback on our draft policy is most welcome.

Have a wonderful Easter break and we look forward to seeing all students back at school by 8.30am on Wednesday, 3 April.

Ngā mihi nui

Paul McGuinness

Principal

Lord,

As we prepare to enter the mystery of these three most holy days,

we ask you to ignite our minds and hearts with the hope and promise of

Christ’s passion, death and resurrection.

Give us eyes to see Him in the breaking of the bread

and hearts that reach out to Him in service to one another.

We ask you this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

Set Free is a Catholic Youth Festival for teens in Years 10-13. This festival seeks to provide young people, especially those who have limited involvement with the Catholic Church, with an opportunity to encounter Christ. There is great pride on behalf of the planning team in delivering phenomenal speakers and quality music in an atmosphere that is both professional and engaging. See Ms. Goodwin if you are interested or have any questions.

Go here to register.

Holy Week is fast approaching. We would love to see you at some of our parish celebrations.

Holy Thursday 28 March: 7.00pm - Mass of The Lord's Supper

Good Friday 29 March: - 10.00am: Stations of the Cross 3.00pm: Passion of the Lord

Holy Saturday 30 March: 7.00pm: Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday 31 March: 9.00am: Mass.

Please bring some flowers for the flowering of the Cross.

Rite 1 Reconciliation - 20th March 6.00pm

There will be NO communal liturgy beforehand - come any time between 6.00pm and 7.00pm.

We celebrated the Stations of the Cross in a full school liturgy this afternoon. As students acted out each of the stations were were invited to reflect on the profound significance of Jesus' sacrifice and the boundless love that compelled Him to endure such suffering for humanity's sake.

We Adore You, O Christ, and We Praise You,

Because by Your Holy Cross You Have Redeemed the World

Students and Whānau, we welcome you to join in our community-led Stations of the Cross at 10.00 am tomorrow, Good Friday, in the Church. The Stations will be read by members of our Campion College, St Mary's School and Stella Marist communities.

We congratulate the following students who are our College Athletics Champions for 2024. We also acknowledge Aiden Owen who broke the Year 8 boys Shot record and Jordan Fenwick who broke the Intermediate boys 3000m.

Year 8 Boys

1st Aiden Owen

2nd Thomas Grant

3rd Drew McLean

Year 8 Girls

1st Isabel Murphy

2nd Sage Alexander

3rd Charlotte Gray

Year 7 Boys

1st Carlos Petersen

2nd Seth Morrell-Berry

3rd Finn Hicklin

Year 7 Girls

1st equal Destiny Hodgetts

1st equal India Gill

3rd Jasmine Graham

Junior Boys

1st Hunter Burgess

2nd Justin Hill

3rd Michael Koch

Junior Girls

1st Zuza Riddell

2nd Lizelle Duckworth

3rd Madeleine Poulter

Intermediate Boys

1st Taj Potter

2nd Jordan Fenwick

3rd Bjorn Raroa-Haraki

Intermediate Girls

1st Nadia Beard

2nd Rebecca Kanz

3rd Manaia Windybank

Senior Boys

1st Owen Buchanan

2nd equal Hamish Swann

2nd equal Cameron Alexander

Senior Girls

1st Catherine Moles

2nd Zeva Peard

3rd Alice Sparks

This year's Race Unity Speech Awards were held on Wednesday evening. The theme was "Te Taura Tangata - the Rope of Unity and focused on how we can incorporate the different strands of race, bringing all people together in one rope. We would like to congratulate Year 11 student, Rewi Nankivell who delivered his speech in Te Reo Māori and was awarded first place in the competition.

Rewi's kōrero centered on traditional Māori purakau or stories, with a particular focus on the tale of Māui fishing up the North Island. Rewi highlighted Māui as a symbol of racial harmony, emphasising how his story brings people together, united by the very whenua he shaped through his fishing expedition. Rewi represented our kura and his whānau exceptionally well. Ka mau te wehi, Rewi!

Rewi in full swing.

Rewi was well supported by his whānau.

Last week's Waka Ama Nationals, held in Rotorua, brought together a gathering of skilled paddlers from across New Zealand. Among the contenders was Jack Gifford, who emerged as a standout competitor. Competing against 43 students, Jack's exceptional performance earned him 1st place, clocking the fastest time out of 101 race times during the event.

But Jack wasn't the only one making waves. Our school's teams showcased remarkable prowess as well. In the Boys W6 250m category, our team clinched 6th place out of 74 teams, with their time ranking 27th out of 172 race times. Similarly, in the Girls W6 250m event, our team secured 6th place out of 74 teams, with their time ranking 20th out of 203 race times.

Thirteen students proudly represented our kura at the Nationals, displaying excellent sportsmanship ,determination and skill. Alongside Jack Gifford were Rory Gifford, Maiangi Windybank, Nelis Du Preez, Jaco Du Preez, Marcus Cairns-Edmonds, Rio Knight, Zeva Peard, Mikayla Wilson, Manaia Windybank, Charlotte Kingsford, Bella Jagusch, and Bonny Jagusch. Thank you to all the supporters who made this happen.

Congratulations to Bella Fitzharris-Stevens and Hamish Swann for their outstanding performances at the NZ IRB Champs in Dunedin. Representing Waikanae, the duo showcased exceptional skill and determination, securing the bronze medal for their club.

Special recognition goes to Hamish Swann for his remarkable achievements, claiming silver medals in the U19 Male Tube Rescue, U19 Male Single Rescue, and U23 Mass Rescue, as well as leading his team to second place overall in the U19 Male category. Well done, Hamish, for your impressive accomplishments!

Congratulations to Taye McGuinness, Poverty Bay Cricket's U17 Player of the Year. Taye is a very talented cricket player who gives back the community through coaching and umpiring. We are very proud that he has been named Player of the Year. Well done, Taye!

At the Surf Life Saving Nationals held in Mount Maunganui, Yahni Brown and Alice Sparks, both Year 13 students, showcased their exceptional talents in the competition. Despite the stiff competition, Yahni dominated the under-17 category, securing first place in the board race. Yahni played a crucial role in the swim teams, securing second place in both the open and under-19 categories. His contributions extended to the ski relay, where he helped his team to second place, along with notable third-place finishes in the ski race and board relay events.

Alice demonstrated her proficiency in the under-19 division, particularly excelling in the double ski event where she won the gold medal. She also contributed significantly to her team's success by securing second place in the board relay event. We congratulate Yahni and Alice on their impressive performances.

Yahni in the lead, digging deep!

Please note that Go Bus Waka Kura have made some changes to their timetable. You can access the updates by clicking on the link below.

The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is the main qualification for secondary school students in New Zealand and is the qualification that most students in our kura attain. NCEA is recognised by employers, and used for selection by universities and other tertiary education providers in New Zealand and overseas. Please click on the link below to see the latest updates to NCEA.

Local secondary schools will meet at 2.30 pm on April 5th at the School Climate Change Strike. Starting at the Roebuck and Gladstone Rd intersection, students will walk to the bridge and have an opportunity to demand real climate action and climate justice from our political leaders.

Students wishing to attend the strike will need parental permission. The College will provide transport to the event in order to keep our students safe. Parents will need to make their own arrangements to collect their students at the end of the event. If you are interested in attending please have your parents/caregivers email Ms Willson tapu.willson@campioncollege.school.nz to give permission and confirm your pick up arrangements.

Our College 'Parents, Teachers & Friends Association' PTFA is a small but energetic team of parents who come together a few times a year to meet and discuss fundraising plans. We have a BIG plan for this year. Can you guess what our next fundraising idea might be? If you think you know let Mrs Sadler know and you could be in the draw to win a cafe voucher! karyn.sadler@campioncollege.school.nz

We are always looking for new members, so please contact Nikki Latu if you would like to learn more about joining the PTFA.

Get ready to tackle those chilly winter mornings with our exclusive Campion College Sports Hoodies, now available for purchase from our KINDO shop. These hoodies not only keep you cozy but also showcase your school spirit during sports activities.

Please note that these hoodies are specifically designed for sports and are not intended to be worn as regular school uniform attire. They provide an excellent way to represent Campion College and stay comfortable during physical activities.

The cost of each hoodie is $66.70, with an optional additional $11.50 if you'd like to personalize it with your name. To make a purchase, simply click on the following link https://shop.tgcl.co.nz/shop/q2.shtml?shop=Campion%20College&service=campion_sports_hoodies

It's been great to see students taking up the peer tutoring opportunity. Our senior students are ready and waiting to help with your tricky questions.

Our dates for when the College is open for instruction in 2024 are:

Term 1 - Tuesday 30 January to Friday 12 April

Term 2 - Monday 29 April to Friday 5 July

Term 3 - Monday 22 July to Friday 27 September

Term 4 - Monday 14 October to Thursday 12 December

TEACHER ONLY DAYS: Friday 31 May, Monday 19 August, Friday 18 October (Show Day)

School uniform can be purchased from the college office. The quickest and easiest way to do this is via KINDO. There is a direct link from our school app or follow this link

Alternatively, you can pop into the office and our lovely office team will assist you. There are also second hand uniforms available to purchase and we thank all those who have donated their preloved uniforms back to the college.

Keep up to date with all the wonderful things we are doing on our new Campion College Facebook Page. Head over to Facebook to check it out here.

Instagram page is another place you can keep up to date. Find us here,

If you haven't yet downloaded our College App, please do so. It's an easy way to stay on top of school admin.

We love to hear about and celebrate our students' achievements.

Please share info and/or photos with karyn.sadler@campioncollege.school.nz

Our church is St Mary, Star of the Sea. We are fortunate to have our church onsite. Our parish Mass times are:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.00 am

Friday 12.10 pm,

Saturday 9 am and Vigil Mass 6.00 pm

Sunday 9.00 am

Children’s liturgy at every Sunday 9.00 am