Well done to Corbyn for claiming the Modern School of Music Composition Award with his piece – Sonatina in D Major. A great achievement for a Year 10 student.

Congratulations to Raquel Sheldon (Yr 10) who for the second year running has won first place at the Beautification Trust’s annual Eye on Nature Wearable Arts competition – a fantastic achievement! Students from primary, intermediate, and secondary schools across Auckland were challenged to design garments around the theme ‘Act Local – Growing with Te Taiao,’

Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) hosted its Secondary School Culinary Competitions Tuesday 28 May. Eight Pukekohe High School students who attend MIT Trades Academy entered the competitions. The competitions give the students the opportunity to showcase their culinary, baking or food and beverage skills.

Well done to Wiremu who played for the U17 Development team at the NZ Maori Rugby League tournament in Counties Manukau over the weekend. The team had 5 games in total, with Wiremu said to have played an ‘outstanding tournament’. Becoming champions in their grade is a great reward for Wiremu and the team.

Congratulations to Lucian Cole (Year 10) who was selected to play in the U14 Boys ISA NZ team that travelled to Australia in March. During the tournament, Lucian was part of the Invitational team that played the Japan All Stars and won 2-1. Lucian who plays for the Counties Manukau Club has also been selected

Well done to Nathaniel Short (Yr 12) who was selected to suit up for the Franklin Bulls vs Southland Sharks in Invercargill on Sunday 3 June. The Bulls won both games – Rapid League 44-42 and the main game 93-70! Nathaniel played most of the Rapid League game and scored 3 points. He also played

On Thursday 23rd May our Year 13 Business Studies students took the stage to present their innovative business pitches to an esteemed panel of judges from our local community at Auckland Chamber of Commerce, Manukau. Each of the nine YES Companies showcased their exceptional ideas with impressive PowerPoint presentations, demonstrating their creativity, strategic thinking, and

Recently our Level One History students visited the Auckland War Memorial Museum to learn about New Zealand’s involvement in World War Two. A great time was had by all exploring the exhibits, learning about war medals, and examining various items associated with the war (including some dress-up). Thanks to the Museum educators for an interesting

Year 13 student Bryn Gidden’s brick film “A Christmas in Custody” made in December 2023 has been nominated for the Best Animation on the Bricks in Motion YouTube Chanel. He is the first NZer to get this recognition. Results come out July 7th. All the very best of luck for this fantastic creative piece Bryn.

Well done to the following students from the Groovit Studio who have placed 2nd at the recent HHI NZ competition and are now eligible to travel to Phoenix Arizona in August to compete at the Hip Hop International competition: Tana Greig (in all 3 crews, huge effort), Ariana Greig, Lauren Hitchmough, Sadie Tou, Jayla Hurunui,