Former student, Nathan Morton has been in touch to let us know that he is now a full time video journalist for the NZ Herald, working for Local Focus. In 2016 he took part in our Gateway program and went on a placement with the...
Nathan Morton's grandfather is a very proud man these days. As former Chief Editor at TVNZ, he has been helping to nurture his grandson's dream of following him into the world of broadcasting for over a decade. Nathan, who is now 18, remembers being taken on...
At Pakuranga College we are focused on supporting your child to achieve their full potential. Our dedicated Careers Department is a huge part of that and a valuable resource for you and your child. The Careers Department consists of two Career Advisors/Educators; Steph Ward (HOD) and...
Recently Pakuranga College's Year 13 Business Studies class, had the opportunity to attend the The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme's, KICKSTART Conference. Here's what one of our students Tessa Vujasin had to say about it. Hello I'm Tessa and as a Year 13 Business Studies student,...
We are continuing with group conferences for all Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 students. This initiative helps to closely monitor your child’s progress and achievement and also build stronger relationships between yourself and Pakuranga College. What is a group conference? It’s a...
Tutor class is a critical part of the college and the tutor is the first point of contact for parents. Students stay in the same tutor group for their entire five years at the college and the tutor teacher becomes an important ‘significant adult’ in...
Over the summer break, Kyle Chand had a once in a lifetime opportunity. He learned to fly a plane! As part of a programme run by the Walsh Memorial Scouts Flying School, Kyle was sponsored by Pakuranga Rotary Club to attend a two week course in...
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