News
Visit from Dr Thérèse Lautua
July 30, 2026
Our students for the Pacifica Elective were privileged to have Dr Thérèse Lautua speak about her time as a Professor lecturing… Read More
Cultural Leadership Tour of China 2026
July 24, 2026
Cultural Leadership Tour of China 2026 Read More
Young Vinnies Homelessness Immersion Retreat 2026
July 24, 2026
Young Vinnies Homelessness Immersion Retreat 2026 Read More
Technology Department Term 2 update
July 3, 2026
It has been a busy and productive term in Product Design, Fashion and Textiles, and Design and Visual Communication! Read More
2026 School Chess Tournament
July 2, 2026
Over the last few weeks a number of students have been battling it out to see who would be crowned the Chess champion of… Read More
Disney's Dare to Dream Jnr 2026 School Production
July 2, 2026
Our school production of Disney's Dare to Dream Jr. was a fantastic success, with audiences enjoying every performance and… Read More
Trees for Survival
June 26, 2026
Environmental Group Makes a Difference Through Trees for Survival Read More
House Competition - Musical Chairs 2026
March 20, 2026
House Competition - Musical Chairs 2026 Read More
Year 11 Outdoor Ed - Ripple Effect 2026
March 6, 2026
Year 11 Outdoor Ed - Ripple Effect 2026 Read More
2026 Dedication Mass and Commissioning of New Principal
February 13, 2026
2026 Dedication Mass and Commissioning of New Principal Read More
2026 Pōwhiri and New Building Blessing
February 4, 2026
2026 Pōwhiri and New Building Blessing. Read More
New Principal Announcement
February 4, 2026
From the Board of Trustees: New Principal Announcement Read More
Junior Prizegiving 2025 (vol 2)
December 12, 2025
The list of award recipients continues. Congratulations to all our winners. Read More
Junior Prizegiving 2025 (vol 1)
December 10, 2025
This week we held our 2025 Junior Prizegiving, a special event that brought together our Board members, whānau, staff, and… Read More
Thanksgiving Mass 2025
December 10, 2025
On Wednesday 10th December, our school community gathered in gratitude for this year’s Thanksgiving Mass, a time to pause… Read More
Term 4 Virtues and Magis Awards 2025
December 10, 2025
At our Celebration Assembly this week, we were delighted to announce the recipients of our Term 4 awards. We began with… Read More
Year 10 Camp 2025
November 28, 2025
On the 19th of November, the Year 10s set out for their very first St Ignatius camp at Kauaearanga Valley Christian Camp,… Read More
Sports Awards 2025
November 26, 2025
This year has seen huge growth in sport here at St Ignatius. We’ve been able to get out and about even more, with a record… Read More
Year 9 Spaghetti Evening 2025
November 7, 2025
On the evening of Thursday the 6th of November, our Year 9 students and their families gathered for the much-anticipated… Read More
International Festival 2025
November 7, 2025
The International Festival spanning the entire week was truly incredible! Each day from November 3-7 we had specific activities… Read More
2025 St Ignatius' Got Talent
October 30, 2025
On Thursday, 30th October, St Ignatius came alive with its much-loved annual event, St Ignatius’ Got Talent. The evening… Read More
Year 10 Moana Trip Term 4 2025
October 30, 2025
On Tuesday the 28th of October the Year 10 Outdoor Ed Class had the chance to go on the Moana trip to the MERC centre in… Read More
All Soul's Day Liturgy 2025
October 30, 2025
On Friday the 31st of October our whole school gathered for a student-led liturgy to pray for those who have died. It was… Read More
Spirit of Adventure
October 30, 2025
The Spirit of Adventure is a New Zealand youth development program built around life at sea. Aboard the tall ship Spirit… Read More
Year 7 Camp 2025
October 16, 2025
Our Year 7 Cohort had an incredible time at Lakewood Lodge for camp. Read More
Miha Māori 2025 - Māori Mass for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
September 18, 2025
On Tuesday 16th September we held a Miha Māori where students shared powerful reflections about what their identity and… Read More
Term 3 Subject Magis Awards 2025
September 17, 2025
Term 3 Subject Magis Awards 2025. During Mondays assembly we celebrated our termly Subject Magis Awards. These are for students… Read More
Mass in Thanksgiving for the Canonisation of Carlo Acutis
September 12, 2025
Mass in Thanksgiving for the Canonisation of Carlo Acutis Read More
2025 Father's Day Mass and Breakfast
September 12, 2025
On Tuesday, the 9th of May, we celebrated our Father’s Day Mass in the Companions of Jesus Chapel. Read More
Term 3 Virtue Awards 2025
September 11, 2025
Each term, our staff nominate ākonga who have demonstrated one of the seven key virtues: the theological virtues of Faith,… Read More
Year 10 Outdoor Education Hunua Falls Trip
August 29, 2025
On Thursday the 21st of August 2025 our Year 10 Outdoor Education class went on a trip to the Hunua ranges for one of their… Read More
Tongan Language Week 2025
August 21, 2025
Mālō e lelei! This week we have celebrated Tongan Language week. The 2025 theme is ‘Ko 'etau lea, ko e fe’unu mahu’inga… Read More
St Ignatius of Loyola Feast Day 2025
August 21, 2025
This year, when we celebrated the Feast Day of St Ignatius, it was heartening to see how our whole school engaged on the… Read More
Grandparent's Day Mass and Breakfast 2025
July 31, 2025
On Monday the 28th of July we celebrated our Grandparents’ Mass in the Companions of Jesus Chapel alongside our community.… Read More
China Trip 2025
July 25, 2025
In the second week of the school holidays, a group of 22 students, alongside Mrs Hartland, Ms Bell, Mr Williams and Mr Benge,… Read More
Show Stoppers - The Best of Broadway
June 26, 2025
Show Stoppers - The Best of Broadway, was our very first major production, it wowed audiences, and received fantastic reviews. Read More
Term 2 Subject Magis Awards 2025
June 25, 2025
Term 2 Subject Magis Awards are for students who have been working towards their own personal excellence during the term… Read More
Term 2 Virtue Awards 2025
June 25, 2025
On Monday the 23rd of June we held our Term 2 Virtue Awards. Read More
Sacramental Mass 2025
June 13, 2025
It was wonderful to celebrate our annual Sacramental Mass with Bishop Steve, assisted by Fr. Eka and Fr. Mathew Vadakkevettuvazhiyil.… Read More
Book Character Parade 2025
June 13, 2025
We have had an amazing week this week celebrating all things literature! We started out with our Librarians receiving their… Read More
Wearable Arts 2025
May 30, 2025
This year’s Wearable Arts Competition brought creativity and environmental awareness to the forefront with the theme: “People… Read More
Mother's Day Mass and Breakfast 2025
May 16, 2025
On Monday the 12th of May we celebrated our Mother’s Day Mass in the Companions of Jesus Chapel alongside our community.… Read More
Quiz Night!
May 15, 2025
The first FOSI Quiz Night, held on Friday 9 May, was a huge success! A big thank you to everyone who attended and supported… Read More
Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis
May 2, 2025
On Monday we gathered together for a full school Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis. In Fr Michael's Homily,… Read More
Subject Magis Awards Term One 2025
April 9, 2025
This year, we introduce a new termly award. The Subject Magis award is for a student who has been working towards their… Read More
Term One 2025 Virtue Awards
April 9, 2025
Our Term One Virtue Awards were announced in assembly this week. These awards are acknowledging our ākonga who are demostrating… Read More
2025 Student Leaders
February 28, 2025
Congratulations to those ākonga who have been chosen as this years House leaders. We were delighted to be able to commission… Read More
Dedication Mass 24/2/25
February 28, 2025
On Monday the 24th of February the school and distinguished guests from the Jesuit and Companion Schools of Australia (JACSA),… Read More
Mihi Whakatau for Father Jose Mesa and JACSA Principals and Rectors 24/2/25
February 28, 2025
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College had the privilege of welcoming distinguished guests from the Jesuit and Companion… Read More
House Parades 24/2/2025
February 28, 2025
This year our House Parades were on the theme of Commitment. Each House impressed with their creativity, energy and participation.… Read More
Athletics Day 19/2/25
February 21, 2025
Athletics Day is the first sporting event for our school year, bringing together our ākonga for a day of competition, participation,… Read More
Year 7 First Day Portraits
February 7, 2025
Welcome to Our Year 7 Ākonga: First Day at St. Ignatius - Monday February 3rd 2025. Read More
Thanksgiving Mass
December 13, 2024
On Wednesday the 11th of December we came together as a school for Thanksgiving Mass, to reflect on our foundation year,… Read More
Prizegiving Photographs Part Two
December 13, 2024
This second News item has been created to allow us to upload more of our official photographs. Read More
Junior Prizegiving 2024
December 11, 2024
Junior Prizegiving 2024 was held on Thursday the 12th of December. This was a morning of celebration, recognising the incredible… Read More
2024 Sports Awards
December 10, 2024
The 2024 Sports Awards took place on Monday 9th December and was a fantastic morning where we recognised and celebrated… Read More
Term 4 Virtue Awards
December 6, 2024
On Monday we celebrated our Virtue Award Assembly. Each Term Kaiako nominate students who demonstrate the Cardinal Virtues… Read More
Year 7 Camp 2024
December 6, 2024
Year 7 Camp 2024 took place at Camp Adair in the Hunua Ranges from Wednesday the 4th of December to Friday the 6th of December.… Read More
Nacho's News Issue 25
December 6, 2024
Nacho's News Issue 25 is a bumper edition, with twice the content! Please enjoy our student newspaper. Read More
Nacho's News Issue 24
November 29, 2024
Nacho's News Issue 24 is out now. Please enjoy our student Newspaper. Read More
Nacho's News Issue 23
November 22, 2024
Nacho's News Issue 23 is out now. Please check it out! Read More
Nacho's News Issue 22
November 15, 2024
Nacho's News Issue 22 is out now! Enjoy our ākonga created newspaper! Read More
Nacho's News Issue 21
November 8, 2024
Nacho's News Issue 21 is out now. Please enjoy our student newspaper created during the Nacho's News Journalism Ākonga Elective… Read More
St Ignatius Got Talent
November 8, 2024
St Ignatius’ Got Talent! On Wednesday, St Ignatius held its inaugural "St Ignatius' Got Talent" event, showcasing an incredible… Read More
Nacho's News Issue 20
November 1, 2024
Nacho's News Issue 20 is out now. Please click on the images to enlarge them to read. Read More
Term 4 Baptisms
November 1, 2024
On Wednesday 30th, October after school, we celebrated the Baptisms of Tamsyn Bennett, Rémy McGilloway, and Peyton Haufano.… Read More
Nacho's News Issue 19
October 25, 2024
Nacho's News Issue 19 is out now. Please click on the images to enlarge them to read. Read More
Nacho's New Issue 18
October 25, 2024
Nacho's New Issue 18 is out now! Click on the images to enlarge them to read. Read More
Nacho's News Issue 17
September 27, 2024
Nacho's News Issue 17 is out now! Please click on the images to enlarge them to read. Enjoy!! Read More
Young Vinnies Rest Home Visit
September 26, 2024
Last Thursday, the Young Vinnies group went on their long-awaited visit to Palms Lifecare and Village, a rest home in Pukekohe.… Read More
Baptismal Service
September 24, 2024
On Saturday, September 21st, 20 students were baptised in the Companions of Jesus Chapel. It was a special occasion with… Read More
End of Term 3 Virtue Awards
September 23, 2024
At the end of each term all our staff have the opportunity to nominate ākonga who have displayed one of our 7 school virtues.… Read More
Nacho's New Issue 16
September 20, 2024
Nacho's New Issue 16 is out now! Click on the images below to enlarge them to read. Enjoy! Read More
Nacho's News Issue15
September 13, 2024
Nacho's News Issue15 is out now! Please click on the images below to enlarge them. Read More
Year 8 Sports Camp
September 12, 2024
Year 8 Sports Camp On Monday a large group of St Ignatius Year 8 students went to spend the weeks at YMCA Camp Adair… Read More
Book Character Day
September 12, 2024
What an incredible day we had for Book Character Day here at St Ignatius! The amount of creativity, thought, and time that… Read More
North Island Secondary Schools Equestrian Event
September 6, 2024
Nine Students proudly represented St Ignatius at the North Island Secondary Schools Equestrian Event in Taupo last week.… Read More
House Lip Sync Competition
September 5, 2024
The inaugural Lip Sync competition took place during House Magis time on Wednesday. Each house took to the stage to bring… Read More
Father's Day Mass and Breakfast
September 2, 2024
On the morning of Monday the 2nd of September, the college hosted a Father's Day Mass and breakfast. Fr. Michael celebrated… Read More
Student Groups to Find God in All Things
August 30, 2024
It is always our intention to grow our school community to recognise, appreciate and celebrate those virtues that reflect… Read More
Bandquest 2024
August 30, 2024
Rockshop Bandquest is Aoteaora’s live music event for Primary and Intermediate aged school students. In its fourteenth year,… Read More
Year 7 Retreat
August 30, 2024
Thursday the 29th of August was our first Year 7 Retreat day. Read More
Pasifika Speech Competition
August 30, 2024
Pasifika Speech Competition Last week two of our Year 8 ākonga were chosen to participate in the Franklin Pasifika Speech… Read More
Nacho's News Issue 13
August 30, 2024
Nacho's News Issue 13 is out now. Please click on the images to enlarge them so you can read them. We hope you enjoy. Read More
Nacho's New Issue 12
August 23, 2024
Nacho's New Issue 12 is out now! Click on the images to enlarge them to read. Enjoy! Read More
Nacho's News Edition 11
August 16, 2024
Nacho's News Edition 11 is the first newspaper produced by a new group of student editors, writers, photographers, reviewers,… Read More
Feast of the Assumption
August 15, 2024
On Thursday the 15th of August we held a whole school Mass for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This… Read More
Practice Exams Week 5
August 15, 2024
Please find attached the timetable for our practice exams next week and also a study guide to help ākonga prepare. Read More
Feast Day Skit Presentations
August 2, 2024
On our Feast Day this week each Rōpū Kaiārahi and House Group worked together to prepare short skits about the life of St… Read More
Ignatian Awards 2024
August 1, 2024
On our Feast Day every year, we will award one student from each year level and two adults from our school community who… Read More
The Feast Of St Ignatius of Loyola 2024
August 1, 2024
On Wednesday July 31 we celebrated the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola. We came together as a school community to celebrate… Read More
Red, White, and Brass - Year 9 Theatre Trip
July 5, 2024
Red, White, and Brass - Year 9 Theatre Trip on Wednesday the 3rd of July Read More
Illuminations Arts Showcase
July 5, 2024
Illuminations Arts Showcase - The first of its kind for our school was an incredible evening of sharing and appreciation… Read More
Nacho's news Issue 10
July 5, 2024
Nacho's news Issue 10 is out now! Click on the images to enlarge for reading. Enjoy! Read More
End of Term Virtue Awards
July 2, 2024
At the end of each term we celebrate those ākonga who have demonstrated the values of Love, Hope, Prudence, Faith, Justice,… Read More
Cross Country
July 2, 2024
We held out first ever Cross Country long distance running event on Thursday the 27th of June. All the students gave it… Read More
Nacho's News Issue 9
June 27, 2024
It's Week 9 which means its time for our ninth installment of our school newspaper, Nacho's news. Read More
Nacho's News Issue 8
June 21, 2024
Nacho's News Issue 8 is out now. Click on the images below to enlarge. Read More
Trash to Fashion House Competition
June 17, 2024
Our first Trash to Fashion House Competition. Read More
Asian Languages Week
June 17, 2024
We have been celebrating our own Asian Languages week here at St Ignatius. Read More
Nacho's News Issue 7
June 14, 2024
Nacho's News Issue 7 is out now! Click on the images to enlarge. Enjoy! Read More
Feast of the Sacred Heart Mass
June 7, 2024
Mass for the Feast of the Sacred Heart was held today in our school chapel, The Companions of Jesus Chapel. Read More
Year 9 Leadership Day
June 6, 2024
Our Year 9 ākonga took part in a leadership day with the Waikato Institute for Leadership and Sport Studies. They were learning… Read More
Nacho News Issue Six
June 6, 2024
Our school newspaper, Nacho News, has its sixth issue ready for you to enjoy! Read More
Nacho News Issue Five
May 31, 2024
Our school newspaper, Nacho News, has its fifth edition out now! Check it out! Read More
Nacho News Issue Four
May 24, 2024
Check out the next edition of our school Newspaper - Nacho News. Read More
Consecration of The Companions of Jesus Chapel
May 23, 2024
Consecration Mass for the Companions of Jesus Chapel. Read More
Veneration Mass
May 17, 2024
Our school held our Veneration Mass on Thursday the 16th of May. Read More
Mother's Day Mass and Breakfast
May 17, 2024
Mother's Day Mass and Breakfast - Monday the 10th of May 2024. Read More
Nacho News Issue Three
May 17, 2024
Our school Newspaper, Nacho News, has its third issue out now. Check it out! Read More
Nacho News Issue Two
May 10, 2024
Issue Two of Our school Newspaper, Nacho News, is out now! Click on the images below to enlarge. Read More
Nacho News First Edition
May 6, 2024
Our school Newspaper has published its first edition of Nacho News. This consists of two pages of articles and puzzles created… Read More
Term 1 Virtue Award Winners
April 9, 2024
This week we held our end of term celebration assembly in which ākonga were awarded the Term 1 Virtue Awards. Kaiako/teachers… Read More
School Open Day 6th April 2024
April 9, 2024
Our first open day was a great success, it was a wonderful opportunity for us to meet our community, and give people a look… Read More
Year 9 Day Trip to Rainbow Park Nurseries
April 9, 2024
As part of the Year 9 Science course, our ākonga have been studying the plant way of life this Term. Read More
Swimming Sports 22nd March 2024
March 25, 2024
What a wonderful day for our ākonga showing their abilities in swimming but also their manākitanga me whānaungatanga for… Read More
Inaugural Mass
March 22, 2024
On Tuesday, 13th of February, Saint Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College had the most wonderful occasion, the Inaugural Mass,… Read More
Athletics Day 2024
March 22, 2024
What an incredible day we all had at our inaugural Athletics day! Read More
Powhiri and Blessing on Our First Day
March 21, 2024
With immense joy and gratitude, we share the highlights of our official opening day on February 7th, 2024. Read More
Stationery Requirements - Pukekohe Warehouse Stationery
November 30, 2023
Stationery Requirements - Pukekohe Warehouse Stationery Read More
Building Community at our Transition Events
November 17, 2023
This week we have come together for a number of important transition events for our Year 7 and 8 ākonga / students and also… Read More
Ākonga/Student Stationery Lists 2024
November 8, 2023
At St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College we prioritize the academic success and well-being of our ākonga. Read More
School Twinning Project: Instituto Leone XIII, Milan
November 3, 2023
We are thrilled to be growing a school partnership with Instituto Leone XIII in Milan. Read More
Year 7 Camp Sponsorship Opportunity
October 31, 2023
We're excited to share a sponsorship opportunity for local businesses to support the St Ignatius of Loyola Year 7 Camp,… Read More
Interested in our Music Itinerant Program 2024?
October 19, 2023
We are currently arranging our music itinerant teacher program for 2024. Read More
Commissioning of Our New Teachers
October 19, 2023
On Wednesday we commissioned our new teachers during the weekday Mass at St Patrick’s Pukekohe. Read More
Our House Patron: Carlo Acutis - Exhibition
October 19, 2023
Recently the staff were able to attend an International Exhibition on Eucharistic Miracles at St Patrick’s Parish in Pukekohe. Read More
Business Opportunity
September 15, 2023
We would be interested in hearing from any local businesses who would be keen to explore the following business opportunities… Read More