Campion College Newsletter

Loving God,

You are the source of all peace, hope, and love.

In a world that can sometimes feel busy, uncertain, and divided,

help us to be people who choose kindness over conflict,

understanding over judgement, and forgiveness over resentment.

Grant us peaceful hearts, patient minds, and compassionate spirits.

Help us to see Christ in one another and to treat every person with dignity and respect.

Bless our Campion College community.

May our words build others up, our actions reflect Your love,

and our choices bring unity and hope.

Guide us to be peacemakers in our classrooms,

on the sports field, in our homes, and throughout our community.

Give us the courage to stand for what is right and the wisdom to respond with grace.

We ask that Your peace fills our hearts today and always.

We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Tēnā koutou parents, students, staff, and whānau,

This Sunday, I have the privilege of welcoming prospective students and their whānau to my first Open Day as Tumuaki, Principal of Campion College.

Choosing a secondary school is one of the most important decisions a family will make. As parents, we all want to know that our children will be happy, safe, challenged to achieve their potential, and surrounded by people who genuinely care about them.

Although I am new to the role of Principal, I have been part of the Campion College community for many years. Stepping into this role has given me an even greater appreciation of what makes our College such a special place.

It isn't our buildings or our programmes that define us. It is our people.

Every day I see students who are known by name, teachers who go the extra mile, older students supporting younger students, and a community that genuinely lives our values of Commitment, Compassion and Community. I see students encouraged to pursue excellence, discover their gifts and develop into young people of faith, character and service.

This week, we have been filming a promotional video for Open Day, asking students to complete one simple sentence:

"I love Campion College because..."

Listening to their responses has been one of the highlights of my week. Some spoke about friendships. Others spoke about their teachers, sport, culture, leadership opportunities or simply feeling accepted for who they are. Every response was different, but together they told one powerful story—Campion College is a place where students feel they belong.

As Principal, that gives me enormous confidence. When young people feel that they belong, they have the courage to learn, the confidence to lead, and the compassion to serve others.

If you are considering Campion College for your child, I warmly invite you to join us this Sunday from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Come and meet our students and staff, explore our learning spaces, and experience firsthand what makes Campion College such a special community.

I look forward to welcoming you and your whānau.

Yours in Christ

Karyn Sadler

Principal

We warmly invite all prospective students, parents, whānau and members of our community to join us for Campion College Open Day this Sunday, 2 August, from 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm.

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore our school, meet our dedicated staff and students, tour our facilities, and discover what makes Campion College such a special place to learn and grow. Whether you're considering enrolment for 2027 or simply want to see what our college has to offer, we'd love to welcome you.

Please help us spread the word by inviting your friends, family, neighbours and anyone with children who may be considering Campion College. We look forward to showcasing our vibrant learning community and sharing the many opportunities available to our students.

We can't wait to welcome you this Sunday!

Congratulations to this week's Values in Action certificate recipients. These students have been recognised for consistently living our Campion College values through their actions, attitudes and commitment to others.

This week's recipients demonstrated Commitment through their dedication to learning, Community by making positive contributions to those around them, and Compassion through the kindness, care and support they show to others.

Congratulations to:

• Genevieve Barratt – Commitment to Learning and Compassion Shown to Others
• Shiloh Machipisa – Commitment and Community
• Rosie Moran – Community, Compassion and Commitment
• Kale'a Derr – Commitment to Learning
• Cynah Capuno – Compassion Shown to Others
• Corin Blair – Commitment to Learning
• Kobe Williams – Commitment to Learning
• Maximus Bickford – Commitment to Learning
• Connor Owen – Compassion Shown to Others

Well done to each of these students for modelling the values that make Campion College such a special community. Keep up the fantastic work!

This morning we gathered to celebrate the wonderful learning, growth and values demonstrated by our ākonga in Kāinga. It was a fantastic opportunity to recognise students who consistently live out our Campion College values in their daily actions.

Congratulations to our certificate recipients:

• Jonathan Koshy – Commitment
• Zita Goldsmith-Gloistein – Community
• Fiske Johanson-Robinson – Commitment
• Tai Phillips – Community

We are incredibly proud of these students for the positive example they set for others. Their dedication, service to others, and commitment to our College values help make Campion College a place where everyone can flourish. Well done to each of you on this well-deserved recognition!

What a fantastic evening at our Year 7 & 8 Neon Disco! It was wonderful to see such a great turnout, with our junior students enjoying an evening of music, dancing and fun together.

A huge thank you to Matua Ben, who kept the dance floor buzzing all night with an awesome playlist and plenty of energy as our DJ.

This was our first junior social event of this kind in many years, and judging by the smiles, laughter and enthusiasm, it was a huge success. Events like these provide wonderful opportunities for students to connect, strengthen friendships and create lasting memories outside the classroom.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a success. We look forward to making the Year 7 & 8 Disco an annual Campion College tradition!

Our Parent Teacher & Friends Association (PTFA) plays an important role in supporting our College community, and we'd love to welcome some new faces.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, whānau member, teacher or friend of the College, we warmly invite you to join us at our upcoming PTFA General Meeting. It's a great opportunity to meet others, hear about what the PTFA does, and find out how you can be involved in supporting our students and school.

📅 Tuesday 4 August
🕠 5.30 pm
📍 Campion College Staffroom

Whether you can offer a little time or a lot, your support makes a real difference. We hope to see you there.

For more information, please contact Nikki at nikki.latu@icloud.com.

Congratulations to Mrs Aimee Ostler and Ms Phillippa Sherry for representing Campion College in this year's Life Education Dance for Life event.

We are incredibly proud of both of their performances in support of such a worthwhile cause. A special congratulations to Mrs Ostler, who achieved an outstanding second place, and to Ms Sherry, who took home the Best Dressed award!

A huge thank you also goes to Koka Jaeda, whose creativity, encouragement and hard work behind the scenes with the choreography played an important part in their success.

Ka rawe, te tīma! Thank you all for your willingness to step outside your comfort zones, entertain our community and support the important work of Life Education. You have made Campion College incredibly proud!

Our Senior A Netball team is gearing up for an exciting tournament season and is busy fundraising to help cover the costs of attending the Upper North Island Secondary Schools (UNISS) and WBOP Secondary Schools Tournaments this August.

They have two incredible raffles on offer:

• 🐑 A professionally processed whole mutton – perfect for filling the freezer.
• 🪵 A trailer load of premium Old Man Pine firewood – just in time for winter.

Tickets are $10 each, with winners drawn once all tickets are sold.

Every ticket purchased helps our girls represent Campion College with pride while easing the financial burden on families. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our students and our tournament teams. Your generosity truly makes these opportunities possible.

If you'd like to purchase a ticket, please contact the College Office or any member of the Senior A Netball team. Good luck! 💚💛

Congratulations to Robyn Sadlier, the lucky winner of our Hockey Firewood Raffle! We hope you enjoy keeping warm this winter with your fantastic prize.

A huge thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket and supported our fundraiser. Your generosity helps provide valuable opportunities for our hockey programme and is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for supporting Campion College Hockey! 🏑🔥

The countdown is on to one of the highlights of the school year – the Campion College Ball 2026! We are looking forward to welcoming our senior students for what promises to be a memorable evening of celebration, friendship and fun.

This year's Ball will be held on Saturday, 29 August 2026, at Bushmere Arms, 673 Matawai Road, Gisborne. The evening will begin at 7.00 pm and conclude at 11.00 pm.

The theme for this year's event is Starlight Gala, and we can't wait to see everyone dressed for the occasion. Tickets are $80 per person and are available via KINDO.

As the event draws closer, we encourage students and whānau to keep an eye on school communications for important information and reminders to help ensure the Ball is a safe, enjoyable and successful evening for everyone.

We look forward to sharing a wonderful night together! ✨💚💛

Thank you to Megan Steyn for our poster.

This term and last, we celebrated Matariki through a range of creative competitions, and we were incredibly impressed by the quality of the entries received. It was wonderful to see so many of our students expressing their creativity while reflecting on the meaning and significance of Matariki.

Congratulations to our Colouring Competition winners:

• Junior School: Sofia Lima
• Senior School: Madeleine Poulter

Well done on your beautiful artwork and the care and creativity you put into your entries.

Congratulations also to Lily Loftus, winner of our Matariki Poetry Competition. Lily's thoughtful and beautifully written poem captured the spirit of Matariki, celebrating reflection, hope and new beginnings. We were delighted that she shared her poem with us at assembly.

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Matariki competitions. Your creativity and enthusiasm helped make our Matariki celebrations a meaningful and memorable part of the school year.

This term, our students are diving into a brand-new rotation of Impact Projects, with exciting opportunities to learn, create, explore and serve. From developing practical skills and discovering new passions to working alongside others and giving back to our community, there really is something for everyone!

Impact Projects are all about bringing our values of Commitment, Community and Compassion to life through authentic, hands-on learning. We encourage our students to make the most of these opportunities, challenge themselves to try something new, and embrace the experiences that make learning at Campion College so unique.

We can't wait to see our students out and about, learning in different ways, and making a positive impact throughout the term.

Our dates for when the College is open for instruction in 2026 are:

Term 3

Term 4

Teacher Only Days: Please note that there are two further teacher only days. Dates are yet to be finalised.

Keep up to date with all the wonderful things we are doing on our new Campion College Facebook Page. Head over to Facebook to check it out here.

Instagram page is another place you can keep up to date. Find us here,

If you haven't yet downloaded our College App, please do so. It's an easy way to stay on top of school admin.

We love to hear about and celebrate our students' achievements.

Please share info and/or photos with karyn.sadler@campioncollege.school.nz

Our church is St Mary, Star of the Sea. We are fortunate to have our church onsite. Our parish Mass times are:

Tuesday 5.30 pm

Wednesday and Thursday 9.00 am

Friday 12.10 pm,

Saturday 9 am and Vigil Mass 6.00 pm

Sunday 9.00 am

Children’s liturgy at every Sunday 9.00 am