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Hon Anne Tolley opens new gym	News Archives
GYM OPENING - FRIDAY, 1 APRIL 2010 The Hon Anne Tolley, Minister of Education and Mrs Judy Pascoe opened the new Colin Pascoe Gymnasium on the last day of Term 1. The official party also included members of the Pascoe family Susan Pascoe, Rosemary Meyer, Ray Pascoe and Ken Pascoe, Deputy Mayor Manukau City and past student, Gary Troup, MP William Su'a Sio, Kaumatuas Jerry Hohepa and Jeff Tukua, Board of Trustee Chair Janette Browning and members Misilei Misilei, Moana Taane and Margaret Shortt, past Principal John Lander, past dux Dr Andrew Pullan, Building team Shane Beetham, David Stewart, Rob Geddes and Alan Milne, past HODs PE Geoff Moon and Gary Peach, past Sports Co-ordinator Lee Ann Frandi; together with Principal Patrick Drumm, Deputy Principal Lynne Van Etten, HOD PE Tanya Kimiangatau, Director of Sport Tania Marumaru, Sports Co-ordinator Johnson Raela, Administrative Manager Janet Danks, Head Boy Francis Leilua and Head Girl Mata Moeka'a. Click here to view album >>> The whole school welcomed the official party with a haka powhiri, led by the school's kapa haka group and Lina Chand. Flowers were presented to Mrs Tolley and Mrs Pascoe followed by the singing of the national anthem. Head Boy Francis Leilua welcomed everyone and introduced Principal Mr Drumm who spoke of how the new facility will provide a much needed resource and was completed 3 weeks ahead of schedule for which he thanked the building team and Mrs Danks. Head Girl Mata Moeka'a welcomed Mr Troup who congratulated the school on developing a facility that will be of benefit to the whole community. In her address, the Minister of Education Mrs Tolley acknowledged the contribution of past Principal Colin Pascoe and his support of young people in the sporting and academic arenas. The school awards the Colin Pascoe cup each year for Sportmanship. The commemorative plaque was then unveiled by Mrs Tolley and Mrs Pascoe escorted by Mr Drumm. The official party moved into the gym where the Sweet Sixteen Choir performed He Honore and the 1st XV performed their haka. Y13 Hospitality and Catering students provided delicious light refreshments for everyone in the staffroom to bring the day and the term to an end.	2010 March February
ANZAC Day commemorations
ANZAC ASSEMBLY - TUESDAY, 20 APRIL 2010 Aorere college students and staff commerated ANZAC day at the Principal's assembly. A poignent and personal ANZAC message was heard from Head Boy, Francies Leilua. Year 11 History students, Casey Welch and Samisi Hau presented a slide show about their research into the history of the ANZACs and the tragic impact war has on many lives. A sombre and reflective mood was evident from all students and Mr Nyce's rendition of the Last Post made it more so. Mr Drumm challenged students to reflect on the deeper meanings in why ANZAC day is important and the choices and opportunities that are available to all. This assembly was made very special by the attendance of Papatoetoe RSA members Mr George Muir, Mr Eric Brady, Mr Brian Breen, Mr Murray Smith (Welfare Officer) and Mr Laurie Everett (President). Click here to view ANZAC Assembly album >>> Aorere College was also well represented at the Papatoetoe ANZAC Day commemorations by our Kapa Haka group, senior leaders, staff and especially our Head Boy, Francis Leilua who spoke during the ceremony. Click here to view ANZAC day album >>>
1ST XV RUGBY TEAM ANNOUNCED The 2010 squad was announced at the ANZAC assembly and each team member was congratulated and given a school tie by Mr Everett, President of the Papatoetoe RSA. The team performed their haka for the school.
RADIO AO broadcasts
Aorere College now has its own radio station operating every lunch time from speakers on the end of B block. An excited crowd gathered to listen to the first broadcast from 'Radio AO' (as it is known) on Tuesday, 20 April. Radio AO is being run by the year 12 Media Studies class, with two different students each day putting together a thirty minute show featuring their own choice of music and some spoken content. The station has been made possible by the Student Fund which is an incentive scheme designed to limit the amount of litter and vandalism around the school. A station website is planned through which students can make requests and shout-outs. There are also plans to increase the coverage around the school with more speakers, as extra funding becomes available. Click here to view album >>>