Pakūranga College

🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at Pakūranga College! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for 2026!

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved holiday break! Take this time to rest, recharge, and get ready for another amazing year ahead in 2026! 🌞🎉

A massive ka rawe to all our talented Year 9 & 10 students who received awards at Prizegiving!

Special congratulations to our top cup winners:

👏 Abby Taylor – Thompson Cup for Best All Round Year 10 Student
👏 Elaine Ye – PTA Cup for Character, Service and Contribution to the College
👏 Stevie-Mei Husband & Natasha Long – Te Toa Whakaihuwaka Wahine Muringa Māori Award (Joint)
👏 Jakob Hoeberigs – Te Toa Whakaihuwaka Tāne Muringa Māori Award
👏 Maeve McDonnell – Junior Sportsperson of the Year
👏 Sofia Tabolt Da Silva – Junior Arts Person of the Year
👏 Sabrina Fuapau Manase – Junior Female Pasifika Leadership Trophy
👏 Aimasi Tuifao Anae – Junior Male Pasifika Leadership Trophy

Top Scholars
Year 9:
Waseema Khwaja, Aimee Moriarty, Carlos Tait, Elaine Ye, Lisa Zhu

Year 10:
Darylle Abelardo, Raymond Gotty, Ayla Sanger, Dimitri Sanger, Veronica Vicencio

Ka pai to everyone who earned an award, we’re so proud of your hard work and achievements! You can see the full list of award recipients on our website: https://www.pakuranga.school.nz/year-9-10-prizegiving-2025/

Yesterday, we bid a heartfelt farewell to two of our incredible Pegasus students: James and Emijoy. Both have been highly valued members of the Pakūranga College community, serving with pride and integrity as Whānau Leaders for Nīkau and Rimu during their time at the college.

As you head into your next chapter, we wish you nothing but success and joy. Haere rā and mā te wā.

Some of our selected Pasifika Year 10 students attended the Manukau Institute of Technology PILOT Day, where they explored cultural leadership and strengthened their understanding of identity. It was an inspiring opportunity for them to embrace their culture, connect with others, and empower themselves as the leaders of tomorrow!

Our 2026 stationery lists for Year 9 - 13 are now live! You’re welcome to purchase your items through OfficeMax or your preferred supplier.

You can find everything you need on our website in the stationery drop-down menu:
https://www.pakuranga.school.nz/starting-essentials

Some of our Māori and Pasifika Year 9 students had the awesome opportunity to visit the University of Auckland for a Future Me event!

It was an inspiring day filled with hands-on workshops, new connections with students from across Tāmaki Makaurau, and plenty of chances to explore future study and career pathways. An amazing experience to help our ākonga start thinking about where their journey could lead after school!

Since the end of Term 3, a talented group of Year 9 and 10 performers have been working hard to bring the student production "The Dahlia Cabin" to life!

Written and directed by Sofia Tabolt Da Silva, produced by Cossar Salesa-Lee, choreographed by Elaine Ye, with lighting and sound design by Sebastian Johnson, it was an awesome culmination of Junior talent!

Featuring a range of modern Broadway hits, the story revolved around a group of anxious campers trying to escape their cabin during a storm, only to discover the strength that comes from opening up and supporting each other.

Not to mention, they sold out both performances. Chookas!

2025 wrapped, and everything you need to know for the start of the 2026 school year - the final issue of The Bulletin for 2025 is out now!

https://pakurangacollege.cmail20.com/t/y-e-alrkduy-l-s/

Hip hop duo, Raūl and Riān Gounder, are on the move again, this time heading to Japan for the King of Buck Krump competition! Riān, who placed 2nd in the world last year, will return to the junior division, while Raūl steps up to compete in the adults’ section. Best of luck to both of you, we’re cheering you on!

See the latest from the boys in a great article just published in The Times. Check out their story below:
https://www.times.co.nz/art-entertainment/hip-hop-dance-brothers-in-step-with-worlds-elite/

Our Junior Drama students are hitting the stage with their production of “The Dahlia Crew”, written and directed by Year 10 student Sofia Tabolt de Silva.

If you’re after some mid-week entertainment and some Tony winning performances, make sure to grab your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/33srkp2e

📅 27 November
🕒 3:30pm & 6:00pm

25/26 holiday hours for the Uniform Shop have been set - find a time that suits you! Or shop online 🛒: https://theuniformshoppe.co.nz/location/pakuranga/pakuranga-college/