Junior School

Hamilton Eisteddfod

Congratulations to all Junior School students who took to the stage in last week’s 62nd Hamilton Eisteddfod. Well over one-third of our students were involved. Their dedication, commitment and bravery were rewarded with a plethora of excellent results. Music is very much alive and thriving at College. Thank you to all in the College Music Department for their dedication and expertise. We are indeed blessed to have them work with our students. 

Sense of Community

Over the long weekend, many had the pleasure, and possibly pain, of taking part in the 2026 Serra Terror. Throughout the two days, I encountered Myrniong parents, teaching staff, current students, past students and their families, all working in teams to complete the course, or volunteering their time to assist in running this special local event. It brought home to me the depth of connection we share, and the sense of community in which everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 

One of the things that makes the College so special is our strong sense of community. Every day, we see students supporting one another, families partnering with staff, and members of our school community coming together to create a welcoming and caring environment. A sense of belonging helps us all thrive. Whether it is through classroom activities, school events, sporting opportunities, performances, or simple acts of kindness, these shared experiences help build meaningful connections and lasting memories. 

There is a lovely Māori proverb - "He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata." Translated, it means: "What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people."

Junior School Semester One Reports and Parent/Teacher Interviews

Our Semester One Reports will be available on Toddle this Friday afternoon at 4.00pm. 

After a few technical issues with Paperly, all parents can now book Parent/Teacher Interviews for the afternoons of Tuesday, 16 June, and Wednesday, 24 June. Bookings close Monday, 15 June at 4 pm.  For students on Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), parents will be able to book an interview with Learning Support and classroom teachers on Tuesday, 23 June and the morning of Thursday, 25 June.  

Dare to Dream

Rehearsals are in full swing for Dare to Dream. The cast is relishing the opportunity to regularly work through their scenes and fine-tune their performances. This week we had a promotional photoshoot for the 15 cast members  - it is exciting to see it all coming together.

Dare to Dream T-shirt orders have now closed. 

Hockey

This weekend’s matches:

Under 10s College Vikings v College Knights - 1.00 pm at Pedrina Park.

Under 13 College Warriors v Coleraine maroon - 2.00 pm at College.

Under 13 College Chiefs v Demons Blue - 3.30 pm at Pedrina Park.