Daily Notices
Thursday 1st May/ Taite 1st Mei
General Notices
Don't miss the movie KŌKĀ – and support our College Kapa Haka Group!
This is just a friendly reminder about the special screening of Kōkā happening soon!
🗓️ When: 6:00 PM, Tuesday, 18 June
📍 Where: Penthouse Cinema, Brooklyn, Wellington
🎟️ Tickets: $25
Seats are filling up quickly, so make sure to grab your ticket today if you haven’t already. Let’s celebrate a wonderful cause and enjoy a fantastic film together!
Find out more and purchase tickets here: KŌKĀ - Kāhui Raukura Movie Fundraiser.
All proceeds will go towards the Kapa Haka uniforms for Scots College Māori Group, so your support makes a real difference!
Scots Kāhui Raukura Group invites you to attend their preview screening of KŌKĀ at Penthouse Cinema Brooklyn on June 18, with raffle tickets available for purchase.
KŌKĀ captures the spiritual journey taken by kuia Hamo (Hinetu Dell) and a young woman Jo (Darneen Christian) in an old Ford Falcon heading towards Hamo's whenua (homeland) in a journey of healing, community and reconciliation.
This is a fundraiser for our Scots Senior School Māori cultural group Kāhui Raukura to enable the purchase of Kapa Haka Kakahu (uniforms), which will enhance our Kapa Haka Performances and ability to represent Scots College at local, national, and international Pōwhiri.
Date: Wednesday 18, 2025
Time: Arrive from 5pm, for Student Kapa Haka Perfromance at 5.30pm, followed by a 6pm screening
Location: Penthouse Cinema, Brooklyn
Cost: $25 per ticket
Please note that this film is rated M, and is not suitable for young children. View the trailer here:
Kōkā | Film | NZ On Screen
Are you a social media guru? Do you know how to edit videos and create impactful social media posts? Are you looking to give back and get some good service experience at school?
Matamoe is looking for two people to help them to boost their profile, and you could be just the person!
- One person required to edit videos and create a couple of social media posts a week
- One person to come in every couple of weeks to take pictures of the awesome work that is being done by students all around Wellington
If this is something you think you would enjoy and you’d like to know more, you can touch base directly with John Clegg who runs Matamoe [email protected] or message Immy on Teams or email her [email protected] and she can link you up.
Ākonga Māori
Kōhine - Wednesday Interval N1
ALL - Thursday tutor time N1
Tane B'ball - Friday Interval Gym. Bring your shoes.
The Middle and Senior School Cross Country has been postponed from this Friday until next Friday the 9th May.
Number 1s should be worn this Friday for Chapel.
Message from Wellington Electricity
Part of the footpath in Monorgan road will be inaccessible There will however be sections of the footpath that will be closed as work progresses on Monorgan Road from Raukawa Road toward Broadway Avenue. Within the closed sections of footpath, pedestrians will be directed across the road at dedicated crossing points, which will be managed by traffic management staff”
PAPARANGI TED-X
My name is Aahna Suri, and I am a member of the TEDxYouthPaparangi Communications Committee this year. We are excited to announce that our event will be held on Friday, September 5th at Newlands College!
TEDxYouthPaparangi is an independently organised event licensed by TED themselves, aiming to amplify the voices of young people in our community. We seek passionate and driven individuals from local schools who are interested in speaking at our event.
This year's theme is “The Power of Now”, which is about harnessing the energy of today to shape a better tomorrow. We believe that your school has some very passionate individuals who have unique stories and ideas worth expressing.
We would be grateful if you could extend this opportunity to your students and encourage those who are interested in being a part of our event. Interested students can email our communications committee or visit our Instagram page for more information.
Link to the speaker application form: https://forms.gle/z1Paj961e9NVKmwL8
Thank you for your time and consideration, we hope to hear from you soon!
The World Scholars Cup 2025 Friday 16th and Saturday 17th May
Venue: Scots College
Cost: $70
Who: Year 7 – 13
Teams: Three people per team. If you don’t have a team I will try and put you into a team
Meeting: Monday Lunchtime in SL11 to sign up your team. Your parents will receive a permission slip via email Monday night
Junior Maths Competition
The Junior Maths Competition will be held on Wednesday 7th May (Term 2 Week 2A) for Year 9-11 students (plus very able Y8 students).
If you are interested in entering, please speak to your maths teacher or Mrs Kidd.
🚀 RoboCup Junior 2025 – Take on the Challenge! 🤖
Scots College and Matamoe are forming Year 7-13 teams for the Rescue Line Challenge—where you'll design, build, and program a robot to navigate a maze and rescue an object.
💡 Challenge and test your robot and coding skills to the limit! Whether you're a beginner or have experience, this is a great chance to level up your problem-solving, teamwork, and tech skills.
📅 Competition Day: Saturday, 24th May 2025
🏫 Training Available: Lunchtimes, after school, and holidays
📢 Ready to take on the challenge? Sign up here 👉 https://forms.gle/pSv6HKeNoid94m8A8
Head to https://afs.org/global-stem/ausnzl/ . Check out the “Who can apply?” and the “Frequently Asked Questions” sections before applying.
GIRLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Some cool things coming up this year – please see Ms Sutton if interested or send her a message on TEAMS.
- Girls (age 16+) in Infrastructure: Thursday 19 June 2025 (10:00am – 2:00pm). Students will have the opportunity to explore the diverse career opportunities in the infrastructure sector, through hands-on experiences and expert guidance. Participants will be divided into four groups, each led by female industry professionals, rotating through a variety of interactive activities:
- Industry Exhibitions – Meet leading infrastructure companies and education providers.
- Heavy Machinery Showcase – Get up close with cranes, diggers, and more.
- Site Visit #1 – Details to be confirmed.
- Site Visit #2 – Details to be confirmed.
- Woman in Engineering Holiday Camp – please see link for more details and if you want to apply please see Ms Sutton https://womeninengineering.auckland.ac.nz/autumn-camp/?utm_campaign=SCET-FS-UG-202502-NWS-Careers-Advisers-Term-One&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
No Power Up Week One Term 2. We start Week 2, in the HUB Tuesday's and Wednesday's afterschool until 5pm.
Future Innovators Scholarship Competition
The Immerse Future Innovators Scholarship Competition is a chance for students to think big, solve real-world problems, and bring their ideas to life. Whether applying individually or as a group, students will identify a problem or gap in the market, explain why it matters, and propose an innovative solution that could make a real impact.
If you are interested in learning more about this competition or applying, click here to read more.
Cultural Notices
Battle of the Bands Meeting
Please come to MR1 tomorrow (Tuesday 29 Apr) interval if you want to perform in the Battle of the Bands on Thu 15th May
Sports Notices
1st May: 7&8 Thursday Sport Netball to meet at outside the Hall at 1:30pm to catch the bus to Akau Tangi.
Junior Badminton (Years 9 & 10)
Weekly badminton practices for Year 9 & 10 students start this Thursday morning in the school gym from 6.45 – 8.00 am. These are optional sessions, but it is a great way to hone your skills and develop match tactics (and perfect for those players new to the sport to gain valuable practice of the basics).
Matches will be Thursday afternoons 3.30 – 5.00 pm (starting next week on 8th May) and team managers will be in contact via school email later this week.
There are still spaces for a few more Year 9 & 10 boys and girls to join our 5 badminton teams either playing competitively or more socially. See Mr Lucas in Room 16 for more details.
Scots College Rugby Club proudly presents our 2025 Gala Dinner
This isn’t just a night out—it’s your chance to contribute to building a strong future for Scots Rugby, while hearing firsthand from NZ rugby legends: former All Black hooker Dane Coles, former Hurricanes lock James Blackwell, and current Black Fern prop Marcelle Parkes.
Hosted by Ken Laban, this exclusive Q&A session will delve into their remarkable careers, education, and personal journeys. Gain insights into their perspectives on the evolution of the game and the exciting rise of women’s rugby. Hear firsthand stories about life after rugby and discover how they’re using their experiences to mentor the next generation of players.
Please be sure to purchase your table or ticket swiftly as this event is sure to sell out.
📅 Date: Wednesday, 4th June
🕕 Time: From 6pm onward
MC: Ken Laban
Guest Speakers: Dane Coles, Marcelle Parkes, James Blackwell
Auctioneer: Grant Cederwall
Ticket Information:
- Your ticket includes an evening with rugby legends, a welcome drink, a 2-course meal, access to exclusive auctions and raffles, all amongst great company!
- $100 per person or $900 for a table of 10 guests
- $1000 for a table with prepaid drinks bucket (selection of wine, beers, non-alcoholic)
- Cash bar available throughout the evening. Eftpos available.
Please note this event is open to those who are 18 years or older.
You’ll also gain access to our extraordinary auctions, some of which include:
- Access to All Blacks & Black Ferns Wellington 12th July Test and Captains Run plus a collection of signed rugby memorabilia.
- Incredible Experiences: A round of golf at Millbrook, fly fishing in Arrowtown, and lunch and golf with Victor Vito at Boulcotts Farm Golf Club.
- Luxury Getaways: A luxury vehicle for the weekend from Armstrongs, a 5-star stay at QT Hotel, high tea at Hippopotamus, and a weekend escape at Poppies Vineyard in Martinborough, with lunch and wine tasting.
- Gaming Bundle: PlayStation 5 Slim Console with Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle (includes 1000 V-Bucks).
- $5 Raffle Packs with fantastic prizes, including NZ rugby merchandise, fitness passes, sports massages, ice & sauna recovery sessions, and much more!
Purchase tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/scots-college-rugby-club-gala-dinner-2025/tickets?mc_cid=172926551e&mc_eid=fbb9317a51
Rugby training schedule – All ages and new comers welcome
Miramar Tennis Club School Holiday Programme
We will be running a school holiday programme in both weeks of the school holidays, Monday 14 - Wednesday 16 April and Tuesday 22 - Thursday 24 April. We will be offering full day ($100) or half day ($60) options. We’ll be mixing quality tennis coaching with multi-sport games, creative activities, and downtime to keep kids engaged all day long. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea all included. And if it rains, we have activities lined up for indoors! You can book through the coaching page of our website https://clubspark.kiwi/miramartennisclub/Coaching