International News

Alexandra Wilson won " 2020 Domestic Student -
International Student Champion Award Category"

Porirua Outing International Students

Our international students had their first outing with their buddies to Porirua last Sunday. There is a little art museum called Pataka where many Maori exhibitions are currently on. That's the main destination for all of them. First they took a train at Wellington Station to Porirua and had lunch in the food court at North Shopping Center. Afterwards students had a chance to appreciate CBD of Porirua on the way to Pataka museum. They did some hands on activities and took lots of photos. Now it is walking time! A pair of St Cath's buddy and Japanese buddy went for a walk along the sea. Such a short walk! They returned in 10 seconds. Anyway a big pirates cove was waiting for them. It was a day for the students to get to know each other and make friends.

	Academic Awards/Scholarships New Leaders for 2021
	SCC Prizegiving 2020 Congratulations to all the 2020 prize winners. link here. If you wish to view/download them you must log in with a St Catherine's College school gmail account or request access.
	Alex won "Domestic Student- International Student Champion Award Category" Alexandra Wilson was recognized by being a wonderful friend to our international students at the Wellington International Student Excellence Awards Ceremony held at the Michael Fowler Centre on 12 November 2020. It was organised by WellingtonNZ and she is one of the two recipients in the Wellington region for "Domestic Student - International Student Champion Award Category" for those who enhance the experience of international students studying in the Wellington region, organize and deliver events and increase engagement and integration of international students at school. Alex is one of two recipients.
	The Great St Catherine's Year 10 Dessert Challenge 2020 Congratulations to Uma and Amelia, winners of the Great St Catherine's Year 10 Dessert Challenge. Their winning entry had the theme of Haunted. Che, Brooklan, and Marama, who were always highly organised were runners up with their Underwater themed cake.
	SCC Can Drive 2020 Thank you to all the students who bought in cans for our can drive, which will be donated to Vinnies. Due to the rain we have delayed our tower building competition until Monday at Break 1. Can't wait to see which house comes out on top!
	Surf LifeSaving New Zealand Under 14 Championships Oceans 2020 Congratulations to Ava who gained a bronze medal for U14 mixed 2km Beach rely and Alessandra who gained a bronze medal for U14 girls Tube rescue in the recent Surf LifeSaving New Zealand Under 14 Championships Oceans 2020. Some challenging surf conditions with some big surf and tough competition, both girls showed outstanding performances at this national event, with over 800 competitors across the country including a club from Australia. They represented their club Lyall Bay SLSC with pride, and showed great sportsmanship throughout the event.
	Anna and Mila win big at NCA in Texas A huge congratulations to Anna and Mila who competed with team Dynasty, Bigair Cheersports and came out on top as the National Cheerleaders Association International Senior Level 3 Champions in Texas!
	Level 2 Biology students at Zealandia. Level 2 Biology students spent an afternoon learning about the takahe and other endemic species at Zealandia.
	Extra-Curricular Music Lessons 2020 Enrolments for Extra-Curricular Music Lessons are now open for 2020. Our students are privileged to have access to one of the finest teams of music tutors available in Wellington and in New Zealand. This reflects the commitment of St Catherine’s College to provide the best teachers, coaches and tutors. Learning to play and enjoy music is beneficial for positive development of the teenage brain and hence we encourage students to get involved. Enrolments can be made through https://enrolmy.com/st-catherines-college-kilbirnie
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	Scholarships and School Leaders Attached is a list of Scholarships 2019, Academic Prizes 2019 and our new School Leaders for 2020. Congratulations to all as we look forward to 2020! Major Prizewinners