Pāpāmoa College

12/06/2026

🌿✨ Our Senior Ball 2026 was a truly magical evening, with students embracing the Garden Party theme in style. From the elegant décor and beautifully decorated venue to the stunning outfits and unforgettable moments shared with friends, the night was one to remember.
The atmosphere was filled with laughter, dancing, and celebration as our seniors came together to create memories that will last a lifetime. It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying such a special occasion and marking this important milestone in their school journey.
A special thank you to Let's Take A Selfie and Carter's Photography for capturing the evening so beautifully. Your photographs have preserved the magic of the night and the many wonderful memories made along the way. 📸💐
Look for more photos in the next edition of the Connect Newsletter.

10/06/2026

🎬✨ Yesterday our Year 12 and 13 Media Studies students had a fantastic time taking part in a Digital Media Immersion experience at 3 mirage in Rotorua.

Students gained valuable insight into the world of digital media, exploring industry tools, techniques, and creative processes. The experience provided plenty of inspiration and ideas as they continue developing their own media projects and pathways.

A huge thank you to the team at 3 Mirage for hosting our students and sharing their expertise. It was an engaging and inspiring day for everyone involved! 🎥💡

08/06/2026

We need your help!

We are urgently seeking homestay families for international students arriving in July.

These students are travelling to New Zealand very soon and are excited to experience life in a welcoming Kiwi home. We still have a few students to place, and we are reaching out to our community for support.

Hosting is a meaningful way to share your home and culture, build lasting international friendships, and receive homestay income ($350 per week). You do not need to have children at the school, just a spare room and a welcoming home environment.

We have students needing a wonderful home for only 2 weeks through to a term or two....

If you are able to help, know someone that might, or you would like more information, simply email us today on [email protected]

Help us make New Zealand feel like home.

06/06/2026

⏰ 40 Hours? Challenge Accepted! 🌍💙

The 40 Hour Challenge is back, and we’d love to see our Pāpāmoa College students get involved!

Challenge yourself to give up something for 40 hours, take on a creative challenge, and raise funds to support people in need around the world. Whether it’s technology, sugar, talking, furniture, or your own unique idea, every challenge makes a difference.

There are prizes up for grabs for our top fundraisers, and we’ll also be running a bake sale in Week 9 to help support our fundraising efforts.

Sign up, get involved, and help us make a real impact!

Support our Pāpāmoa College team here:
https://fundraise.worldvision.org.nz/fundraisers/PapamoaCollege/

04/06/2026

🌱♻️ EnviroChallenge Success! ♻️🌱

Congratulations to our fantastic EnviroChallenge team, who recently competed against seven other schools from across the region in a series of sustainability and environmental-focused challenges.

This year’s competition challenged students to:
👕 Create a presentation and social media reel exploring the impact of Fast Fashion
🥤 Debate whether a mandatory container deposit return scheme should be introduced
🛠️ Design a useful product made from melted-down bottle caps

Our team of Emma Snell, Brooke Jackson, Cindy Gibson, Miro Robertson, Ethan Reddish, Maddy Treanor (Year 12) and Lennox Le Noel (Year 11) represented Pāpāmoa College with enthusiasm, creativity and strong environmental awareness.

We are incredibly proud of their efforts and are thrilled to share that they were awarded the 2nd Place Rising Star Award! 🌟

Well done to all involved on this outstanding achievement and for your commitment to creating a more sustainable future.

04/06/2026

🎭 SAVE THE DATE – This Is Me 🎭

Our Junior School Production is coming to the stage this July!

With 82 students involved, This Is Me promises to be a spectacular showcase of acting, singing, dancing, live music, and creativity. 🌟

📅 Thursday 23 July – 6.30pm
📅 Friday 24 July – 6.30pm

🎟 Tickets available now via the QR code on the poster or at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/this-is-me-papamoa-college-2026-tickets-1990831274935

Adults: $12.50
Students: $8.00
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Students): $35.00

Mark your calendars and come along to support our talented students!

02/06/2026

🌺 Pasifika Fono Invitation 🌺

We warmly invite our Pasifika students, families and aiga to join us for our Pasifika Fono on Thursday 11 June, 6.00pm–7.00pm in the Pāpāmoa College Staffroom.

We'll be discussing attendance, NCEA results, curriculum and qualification changes, scholarship and pathway opportunities, and gathering valuable feedback from our Pasifika community.

🍽️ Dinner will be provided.

Please RSVP to [email protected] and let us know how many people from your aiga will be attending for catering purposes.

We look forward to seeing you there!

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

🎭✨ National Stage Success! ✨🎭

Congratulations to our talented Pāpāmoa College Shakespeare team, who proudly represented the Bay of Plenty at the Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand National Shakespeare Festival in Wellington over King’s Birthday Weekend.

Their imaginative performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream showcased months of hard work, creativity, and dedication on the prestigious St James Theatre stage.

A special congratulations to Jake Bailey, who was awarded Best Communication with the Audience, recognising his outstanding ability to engage and connect with audiences.

We are incredibly proud of Biane Alberts, Layla Clarke, Harper Clarke, Georgia Henzler, Emma Hunt, and Jake Bailey for representing our school with passion, professionalism, and excellence. Ka rawe! 👏🎭

29/05/2026

Please enjoy the latest edition of our school newsletter!

Meet the Cast of the Junior Showcase - "This is Me"