Student James Hamilton recently took flight next to the pilot’s seat on an Air New Zealand plane in Queenstown as part of a prize he received to support studies in aviation and pursue a career as a pilot. “I was very surprised and overwhelmed when my name was read out
When students and teachers returned to school this year, they found the C-block fully renovated and even better equipped for learning. The space has been upgraded in ways that make it both more comfortable and more practical. For example, the renovation used materials that absorb sound — so the hallways
Head girl Madison Richards and head boy Mitchell Herbert have a clear goal for their last year at Thames High School. They have ideas and plans for “all these little things that make a difference” said Mitchell, but the overall goal is an experience that their peers will remember years
When Mary Rose Napia first got involved with the Aroha in Action campaign, “everything surprised me,” she said. As a student ambassador for the community-wide anti-violence program, she attended training sessions that focused on the issue of family violence from a range of different angles, from substance abuse to the
Fourteen students from Year 11 were recently treated to a day’s fishing with Coromandel Snapper Safaris thanks to the generosity of community business leaders. The students were nominated by the school for their positive attitude and decision making in Year 10. The event is organised each year by Community Constable
