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Daily Notices

Monday 28th April

 

General Notices

Number 1s on the first day. 
Anzac Chapel Services

9AM - Middle School 
10AM - Senior School


Friday 2nd May Cross Country Schedule


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 #1Details to be confirmed.
    • Site Visit #2Details 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



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

 

Sports Notices

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