Campion College Newsletter

E te Atua,

As we begin this new term,

we thank You for the opportunity to learn, grow, and journey together.

Guide us in all that we do,

help us to show kindness and respect to one another,

and give us the courage to face new challenges with confidence and faith.

Bless our students, staff, and whānau throughout the weeks ahead.

Āmene.

Tēnā koutou parents, students, staff, and whānau,

I hope all of our students had a wonderful holiday break and were able to enjoy some quality time with their whānau. I also hope our staff had the opportunity to recharge, spend time with family and friends, and return refreshed for another busy term. While schools are never completely quiet during the holidays, the change of pace provides a valuable opportunity to prepare for the term ahead.

This week has marked the beginning of a new semester of learning for our Years 7–10 students, with the start of a fresh set of modules. It has been fantastic to see the enthusiasm our students have shown as they embrace new learning opportunities, explore different areas of interest, and settle quickly into their new classes. We look forward to seeing the learning, growth and creativity that will come from these experiences over the coming months.

Like many homes and workplaces across our community, Campion has seen its fair share of winter bugs. In fact, I am writing this week's newsletter from home as I recover from one myself! While regular attendance at school is incredibly important and has a significant impact on student achievement, so too is knowing when to take the time to recover. If your child is unwell, please keep them at home so they can rest, recover fully, and help prevent illnesses from spreading throughout the school.

This weekend is another busy one for our college community, with both our Youth Mass and Youth Group gathering and the annual Dance for Life Education event taking place. I will be attending Dance for Life Education on Saturday evening to support two of our wonderful staff members, Mrs Ostler and Ms Sherry, as they take to the dance floor with their respective partners for this fantastic community fundraiser.

We know just how much time, energy and courage goes into preparing for an event like this, and we wish them every success. A special acknowledgement also goes to Koka Jaeda, who has been working tirelessly behind the scenes, sharing her expertise and supporting the choreography for the event. We know her guidance and encouragement have been invaluable in helping prepare our dancers for the big night.

Whether you're attending Youth Group or supporting Dance for Life Education, I hope you enjoy being part of another wonderful weekend in our Campion community.

As we head into another busy weekend, I wish all of our students, staff and whānau a restful and enjoyable few days. Thank you for the ongoing support you provide to our college community.

Yours in Christ

Karyn Sadler

Principal

All Campion College students are warmly invited to join us this Saturday evening for our monthly Youth Mass and Youth Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to come together with other Campion students to celebrate our faith, build friendships, and enjoy a fun evening in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

The evening begins with Youth Mass at 6.00 pm at St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, followed by Youth Group at Campion College until 8.30 pm, including worship, games, activities and a BBQ. If you are able, please bring a koha to help cover the cost of the BBQ.

Whether you've attended before or are thinking of coming along for the first time, we'd love to see you there. Bring a friend and join us for a great night of faith, fun and fellowship.

Date: Saturday, 25 July
Youth Mass: 6.00 pm – St Mary's Star of the Sea
Youth Group: Campion College until 8.30 pm
BBQ: Please bring a koha if you are able.

Although Matariki fell during the school holidays this year, we have enjoyed celebrating this important occasion together during the first week of Term 3.

On Monday, we gathered as a school for a Matariki Liturgy, where we explored the significance of the Matariki star cluster and reflected on the meaning of each of the stars. Students considered how the values represented by the stars—such as remembering those who have passed, caring for our environment, showing gratitude, strengthening relationships, and looking forward with hope and aspiration—can guide the way we live each day.

Today, students continued these reflections through a range of Matariki-themed wellbeing activities, providing opportunities to connect with one another, celebrate our strengths, and think about our hopes and goals for the year ahead. We then came together as a school community to enjoy a shared sausage sizzle.

Thank you to all the students who have entered our Matariki Colouring Competition and Poetry Competition. There's still time to enter! If you haven't yet submitted your colouring competition entry or poem, please hand it in to the College Office or email it to office@campioncollege.school.nz by the end of Wednesday next week.

The winners of both competitions will be announced in next week's newsletter.

Matariki reminds us to pause, reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look with hope toward the future—values that continue to strengthen our Campion community.

Thank you to the parents, whānau and caregivers who joined us for our Exhibition Evening on Wednesday evening. We appreciate you taking the time to visit the college and engage with your child's learning. It was wonderful to see our Years 7–10 students proudly sharing their Learning Journey Websites, reflecting on their progress, and showcasing work they are most proud of. We also appreciated the opportunity for our Years 11–13 families to connect with teachers and discuss student progress in an informal setting.

Strong partnerships between home and school make a real difference to student success, and we value every opportunity to connect with our families. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this important event.

Congratulations to our Campion students who represented Gisborne at the New Zealand Badminton Nationals in Palmerston North during the first week of the school holidays.

For a sport that has only recently been established at Campion College, having such strong representation at a national tournament is a fantastic achievement. We are incredibly proud of our students for the commitment and dedication they have shown, and for representing both Gisborne and Campion with pride.

🏐Netball - Gisborne Netball Centre Courts, Saturday 25 July 2027

9:00am Campion Green vs GGHS Pink - Court 10

9:00am Campion Senior B vs Turanga Pirates Manaaki - Court 7

10:00am Campion Senior A vs Claydens Waikohu 4 - Court 6

10:00am Campion Gerard vs GGHS Manawa - Court 10

11:00am Campion Marcellin vs Kaiti Whetu - Court 3

12:00pm Campion MacKillop vs GisInt Yellow - Court 8

BYE - Campion Gregory

🏑Hockey

Monday 27 June - Harry Barker Reserve

Campion Green vs GBHS Black at 4:00pm

Campion Gold vs GBH Red at 6:00pm

Tuesday 28 July 2026 - Harry Barker Reserve

Campion Marcellin vs Ilminster Blue at 4:40pm

Campion MacKillop vs Gis Int Blue at 5:20pm

⚽Football

Saturday 25 July at Harry Barker

Campion College vs United at 12.30 pm

Our Year 7 & 8 Neon Disco is just around the corner! Get ready for an evening of music, dancing, games and fun with friends.

📅 Date: Thursday, 30 July
🕠 Time: 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
📍 Venue: Campion College Gym
🎨 Theme: Neon

Entry is $5 per student, which includes a sausage sizzle and a drink. All additional funds raised will be donated to Alpha Youth. Payment can be made at the door or via Kindo. Please note that Kindo payments will close at 3.00 pm on Thursday 30 July.

The evening will be supervised by Campion College staff and student prefects, and there will be prizes for Best Dressed and Best Dancers, so come dressed in your brightest neon gear!

We look forward to seeing everyone there for a fantastic night! 💃🕺🌈

Congratulations to Zeva Peard, who achieved her Netball Centre Umpire Badge last weekend! Over the past few years, Zeva has gained valuable experience umpiring junior netball. This season, she has shown real courage by stepping up to officiate Secondary A Grade matches, consistently demonstrating confidence, professionalism, and a willingness to learn. Her positive attitude and openness to feedback have seen her continue to grow as an umpire.

Last Saturday, Zeva umpired her first Senior game and was assessed by umpire coaches for her Centre Badge. We are thrilled to share that she passed with flying colours! We are incredibly proud of Zeva's achievement and grateful for the time and commitment she gives to umpiring. The Gisborne Netball Centre team greatly appreciates her enthusiasm, positivity, and willingness to support the game.

Congratulations, Zeva – a fantastic achievement!

Our Year 12 Physical Education students are excited to be fundraising for their upcoming camp at Blue Mountain Adventure Centre. This camp provides students with the opportunity to step outside their comfort zones, develop resilience, teamwork and leadership skills, and learn in a challenging outdoor environment.

Tickets are $10 each and there are over $1,100 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs, including:

• A beautiful Bogata floor rug, Hanks voucher and Village Berries voucher
• Wheel alignment, balance and rotation, a Tahi Studio yoga package and a Pak'nSave voucher
• A cube of dry blue gum firewood and a $100 petrol voucher.

Tickets must be returned by Friday 31 July, with the raffle being drawn on Wednesday 5 August. A huge thank you to the generous local businesses who have donated prizes and to everyone who supports our students. Every ticket purchased helps make this valuable learning experience possible.

Support our Campion College 1st XI Hockey Team as they raise funds for Tournament Week!

The team is currently selling tickets in a firewood raffle, with one lucky winner taking home 2 cubic metres of quality mānuka firewood, valued at $440.

Tickets are just $5 each, with all proceeds going towards supporting the team's travel and participation in Tournament Week. Thank you for supporting our players as they represent Campion College.

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