Community News week ending 19 March 2021

Quiz Night, Semisi Havili, Prayer Service, University Scholarships, AT Discounted Travel, and more.

QUIZ NIGHT SAVE THE DATE
Come support our AIMS teams at Quiz Night at 6.30pm on Saturday 8th May. 

SEMISI HAVILI GRADUATES WITH HONOURS
Former Head Boy, Semisi Havili 2007-2013, graduates with a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours from the AUT Auckland University of Technology. Congratulations Semisi!

At St Paul's, Semisi was a standout student who excelled both in the classroom and on the sports field. Always wanting to stay connected with the College, he is the tutor for the College Tongan group who have entered the ASB Secondary Schools Polyfest for the past four years. 

PRAYER FOR HEALING AND MIRACLES
Everyone is invited to a Healing Service with Father John Rea SM on Saturday 20th March at Sacred Heart Church, 16 Vermont St, Ponsonby, 9.30am - 12.00pm. Praise, worship and teaching, followed by prayer for healing. Contact Deidre Broome 02102251103 for additional information. Extra sessions:

  • Monday 22nd March, St Marks Church, Pakuranga, 7.00pm
  • Tuesday 23rd March, Holy Cross Church, Henderson, 7.00pm
  • Wednesday 24th March, St Andrews Church, Tuakau, 6.30pm

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YEAR 13 STUDENTS
MoneyHub, a consumer finance website, has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start university in 2022. The comprehensive list includes scholarships offered by every university as well as those specifically available to local students. A list of privately-funded, Maori, Pacific and International university scholarships completes the list. Applications close throughout the year, with tens of millions of dollars available. MoneyHub has also published a list of tips for scholarship success. For more details and to find suitable scholarships, visit the MoneyHub Scholarship page.

MARIST COLLEGE OPEN DAY
Although our Open Day has been postponed to Tuesday 23rd March 3.00-6.00pm, we are currently taking enrolments for the 2022 intake. Start the enrolment process today by completing Section A online here https://portal.maristcollege.school.nz/index.php/enrolment

When we receive Section A we will be in touch for a 10 minute online interview. Acceptance is conditional with you providing signed forms and documentation when alert levels allow. Further information about enrolments can be found on our website here http://www.maristcollege.school.nz/WebSpace/4149/

AT DISCOUNTED TRAVEL
Auckland Transport offers discounted fares to secondary school students 16 to 19 years old. As you may be aware, Auckland Transport this year has an updated process for students 16+ to get the student discount loaded onto their AT HOP cards. For more information on how to apply, please click here.

POMPALLIER CATHOLIC COLLEGE 50TH JUBILEE
Pompallier Catholic College in Whangarei is celebrating 50 years at Queen’s Birthday weekend this year.

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