Paraparaumu College

Our Kapa Haka rōpū Ngā Tai Tuātea performed beautifully at regionals on Friday. A performance reflecting the incredible mahi out in over recent months. Ka mau te wehi!

Our Rock Quest bands Obsolete and Torrent absolutely smashed it on stage at regionals in Palmy on Friday. Soooo good!

Just loved Pink Shirt Day today. Standing up against bullying together.

Loving Youth Week so far!

Ngā mihi nui to all those who part in Relay for Life at school over the weekend and help raise close to $8000. Ka rawe!

It was great to be able to attend the Cullen Breakfast in Wellington this morning with Amelia and Leo. The key note speaker was Ian Hill (former NZ Ambassador to Russia) and he was speaking on the the war in Ukraine. It was a very thought provoking morning.

It was a privilege to attend the unveiling of the new RSA memorials at McLean Park this afternoon. Thanks to Shinae, Erika, Gemma and Maddy for representing PC. Special thanks to Maddy for singing the national anthem in te reo and English.

Year 9s were welcomed to Whakarongotai Marae recently and had the opportunity to learn local history, haka, rakau and weaving. So good to be back after disruptions of recent years. To all that helped - Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou.

Congratulations PC on winning the Te Rauparaha Sheild today. Well done to all athletes. Some exceptional performances today too. Ka rawe!

Congratulations to our Head Student Louise on the publication of her short story, Tusks of Ivory, in the 2022 Red-Draft publication. Louise’s story was selected from over 500 entries. It is a powerful told and stunning crafted piece of writing. Ka rawe Louise!

It was great to welcome our 300+ Year students at our pōwhiri today. We hope your first day at college was a GREAT day! Nau mai, haere mai!

What an awesome Haka competition today! Congratulations Maungakōtukutuku on the win. Ka rawe!

Congratulations to our Year 9 performers in PC You’ve Got Talent last night. Congratulations Annabelle (dance), Carter & Adam (group), Felix (solo instrumental) and Nate (solo singer) for their section wins and Felix for being over all winner. It was a great night, ngā mihi nui!

Well done to our senior A volleyball on winning their final against Tawa in a thrilling five set game. It was so good to watch - brilliant volleyball from both teams!

Huge congratulations to PC jazz band, rock band Caravel and soloist Jazmyn for a stellar range of performances at todays Multifest! Super proud of these talented musicians!

Congratulations Ben, Bria and Alec being awarded the top sports persons of the year awards at tonight’s Sports Awards. It was great to have Lewis Clareburt along to share some inspiring thoughts and present awards. A great night!

Well done to everyone involved in the Arts Hākari tonight. It was an incredible showcase of talent across the arts and a great night’s entertainment. Ka rawe! What an awesome night.

Well done to our Year 13 drama students for their outstanding performances tonight. Missing Dan Nolan was powerfully performed. Well done. Ka mau te wehi!

The PC Duke of Ed tramp to Rangiwahia Hut this week was pretty amazing. So much snow! Just the best time.

Great see the “old boys” retain their form during their 5-1 win over the PC hockey 1st XI. Richard Pickney made a guest appearance, even scoring a goal! A great afternoon.