Tag: Pakuranga College
Head: Deciles dropped and it’s about time
By Therese Henkin, Nick Krause
Dumping the school decile system will remove the stigma attached to the rankings and help do away with misconceptions and...
Racism: ‘I was shocked and sick to my stomach’
It was something he always wanted to talk about but never really had the right words to say it.
Mortaza Sahar finally plucked up the...
A Team hits just the right notes
A group of former Pakuranga high school students Note2A+ business is gaining traction in Auckland, and they have their sights set on going international.
More work than meets the eye
Smile at the students when they come in; ask them how their weekend was and be more engaging and develop a deeper appreciation for...
Smokefree Rockquest regional finals this weekend
It’s the biggest weekend of the year for young musicians as the top high school bands and solo/duo artists play off in the regional...
From scrap metal to upmarket homeware
BY NATHAN MORTON
Young aspiring businessmen and women are being put to the test in this year’s Young Enterprise Scheme and Pakuranga College is one...
College students set up at the Plaza
If you’re in and around Pakuranga Plaza this Saturday, stop by, say hello and do a bit of shopping at Pakuranga College’s market day.
Located...
Canada comes calling for local schoolboy
He’s a New Zealand ice hockey player with a dream to get into the National Hockey League, and now he’s one step closer to...
Head boy selected for prestigious science camp
BY NATHAN MORTON
Not many teenagers can claim they’ve had the opportunity to travel overseas for a prestigious youth science camp, but for Pakuranga College...
Youth talent showcase perfect for chilly Fridays
Taking a midday break on a cold, wintery Friday afternoon never sounded so good.
This June, Uxbridge Arts and Culture Centre present Fridays at Twelve...