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Welcome to John Paul College

Te Kura o Hoani Pāora – John Paul College was founded in 1987 with the amalgamation of Edmund Rice College and MacKillop College.

John Paul College led by tumuaki – principal Mr Justin Harper is the top performing Catholic secondary school in New Zealand. We educate and shape the lives of young people from Year 7 to Year 13 in the beautiful tourist city of Rotorua.

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Mrs Bryony Edwards wins prestigious National Excellence in Teaching award.

Farewell Matua Wharekahika Clarke

2024 JPC Rotorua Young Achievers

Tēnā Koutou, Tēnā Koutou, Tēnā Koutou Katoa.

Ma te Pono, me te Aroha – Through Faith and Love.

John Paul College Rotorua is a distinctly Catholic Year 7 to 13 school of excellence. Here we strive to send young minds into the world with more than just a terrific academic grounding. We aim to have our graduating students’ conscious of their responsibilities and obligations towards themselves and others in the community.

– Justin Harper

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JPC junior team competes at the 25th Robocup Junior Australia bringing home the ‘Encouragement Award’!

Ariel Muchirahondo and Ashmit Danney success at New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Swimming Championships!

Year 7 students enjoy rich cultural experience

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JPC Newsletter – Term 2 – Week 10
July 2, 2026

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JPC Newsletter – Term 2 – Week 8
July 2, 2026

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JPC Newsletter – Term 2 – Week 6
June 2, 2026

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JPC Newsletter – Term 2 – Week 4
June 2, 2026

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JPC Newsletter – Term 2 – Week 2
May 4, 2026

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Term Dates 2026

Term 1

29th January - 2nd April

Term 2

20th April - 2nd July

Term 3

20th July - 25th September

Term 4

12th October - 8th December

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About JPC
John Paul College has become the top performing Catholic secondary school in New Zealand. The Kura educates and shapes the lives of young people from Year 7 to Year 13 in the beautiful tourist city of Rotorua.
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International
John Paul College is well known for providing a top class learning environment preparing international students to become confident and capable global citizens. Students come from 15 different countries making up to 7% of the school’s population.
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Student Life
John Paul College is the top performing Catholic secondary school in New Zealand. Find out more about being a student at JPC and check on the latest information for our current students.
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John Paul College was blessed to welcome the Relic John Paul College was blessed to welcome the Relics of St Carlo Acutis on Monday 15 June. Year 13 Faith Leaders, Year 10 Leaders, together with Monsignor Antonio, Pa Prakash, Whaea Louise Kirk, staff and students from Aquinas College began the hikoi tapu from St Mary's Church to the College. Meanwhile, staff and students from St Joseph's School Opotiki, St Patrick's School Taupo, were waiting at the College entrance to join us. On arrival we were met by Ngati Whakaue who led the wero and together with the staff and students of our kura began the pohiri. 

Monsignor Antonio from Assisi in Italy, having travelled thousands of miles to Oceania to bring the Relics of St Carlos Acutis delivered a powerful message encouraging young people and adults alike to imitate Carlo's simple but profound life of everyday holiness. For Carlo, the highest good of all was God; "Happiness is looking towards God." At a time when excessive screen time is a worry for parents of teenagers, Carlo is a great example of someone who used modern technology to good effect. Carlo used his skills to update and develop websites and communication platforms, opening up new ways to evangelise and share the Good News. Carlo was an ordinary teenager, who did extraordinary things through his deep faith in Jesus Christ. 

Ma te Pono, Me te Aroha - through Faith and Love
St Carlo Acutis ... pray for us 
Live, Jesus in our Hearts ... forever. 

📸Rod Hill
Youth Mass – St Mary’s Church this Sunday 14 June Youth Mass – St Mary’s Church this Sunday 14 June @ 5pm.
Come along this Sunday to St Mary’s Church to welcome the Relic of St Carlos Acutis – canonised on September 7th 2025

St Carlos understood that God made us unique and that each of us
needs to discern the vocation the Lord has entrusted to us. Carlo is a great example of someone who used modern technology to good effect without wasting time or being distracted. During the Autumn of 2004, he accepted the responsibility of being deputy catechist, accompanying candidates for First Communion and Confirmation. During that time, Carlo used his skills to update and develop the websites and communication platforms of his parish and school, opening new ways to evangelize and share the Good News using new media.

St. Carlo Acutis is often referred to as the patron saint of the internet.

We pray that St Carlos will to help young people to recognize
Christ's presence in the Eucharist, use their talents in service to
others, and navigate today's digital world with wisdom and charity.

St Carlo Acutis …. Pray for us
Live, Jesus in our Hearts … forever
AMEN
"JPC Day is considered to be the “Birthday of JPC” "JPC Day is considered to be the “Birthday of JPC” where students get to experience the opportunities to enjoy fun activities such as the haunted house, field games, dance floor and the talent quest. Every year for JPC Day we start the day with a special Mass, which is followed by a day of celebration. Each year we have a theme for students and staff to show up in unique and creative costumes. This year’s theme was - THE 2000’s!!! All of the fun activities students in JPC experienced throughout the day were put together by our Year 13 cohort and a few other Year 12 students who volunteered to set up for JPC Day. HUGE thank you to those who contributed!!! We wouldn’t have had a wonderful experience without you!!!
Angel Wang 
JPC Day committee"
📷Prince Gabriel Besana and Bryony Edwards
JPC Day Talent Quest 2026 Once a year, the talent JPC Day Talent Quest 2026 
Once a year, the talent quest rolls around and reminds us all just how much incredible ability is walking the corridors of our school, and this year was no exception.

After a packed audition week, the tough job of narrowing the field down to just six acts fell to Ms Oakley and our music captains, and by all accounts it wasn't easy. From Year 7 right through to Year 13, students from across the school took to the stage to strut their stuff with singing, dancing, and an instrumental duo among the highlights of an afternoon that had the audience enthralled from start to finish.

Then came the grand finale: the Year 13 boys vs girls dance-off. An annual tradition, this one never fails to bring out the competitive spirit, with both sides giving absolutely everything they had. The rivalry was fierce, the performances were brilliant, and in the end it was the boys who won over both the crowd and the judges to claim the bragging rights for 2026.
Huge congratulations to everyone who auditioned, performed, or helped make the day happen. Events like this are a reminder of what a vibrant, talented community we have.

Talent Quest Awards:
Overall winner: Ashley Hunter 8NAV
Best Stage Presence: Evie Duckett 7KIE, Zoe Haines 7KIE & Olivia Doyle 7BIL
Audience Favourite: Jana Laserna 8TRE
Most Promising Performer: Ashley Hunter 8NAV
Our celebration of JPC Day, begins with celebratin Our celebration of JPC Day, begins with celebrating as a faith community with Mass. Thank you to Fr Prakash for being with us on our 39th birthday as the whanau of John Paul College. May we continue through this year and beyond to be guided by our school motto: Ma te Pono, Me te Aroha – through Faith and Love.
The Final Sports Captains for 2026: Ariel Muchirah The Final Sports Captains for 2026:
Ariel Muchirahondo - Swimming Captain
Lily Morris - Hockey Captain
Elliott Luckhurst - Water Polo Captain
Angel Mathew - Volleyball Captain
Cornel du Plessis - Ultimate Frisbee Captain
Brianna Goldfinch - Mountain Bike Captain
NEW - Tuckr is coming soon and will be our new sch NEW - Tuckr is coming soon and will be our new school canteen provider from Monday 8th June.

Follow the links and sign up.
Sports Captains for 2026: Ella McCashin - Futsal C Sports Captains for 2026:
Ella McCashin - Futsal Captain
George Terry - Basketball Captain
Ben Pederson - Football Captain
Abigail Sims - Cricket Captain
Sydnie Scott - Equestrian Captain
Harry Lane - Golf Captain
Nevin Njavalli - Orienteering Captain
Sports Captains of 2026: Stella Aarsen - Sports Ca Sports Captains of 2026:
Stella Aarsen - Sports Captain
Luke Milliken - Sports Captain
Maggie Kwok - Badminton Captain
Ciaran Monteith - Badminton Captain
Lola Telfer - Netball Captain
Mya Snodgrass - Netball Captain
Billy Chesby - Rowing Captain
Flynn Wheeler - Rowing Captain
Keita Roper-Hawker - Hakinakina Captain
Quin Fenwick - Hakinakina Captain
John Paul College Open Days are on Monday 8th and John Paul College Open Days are on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th June. No bookings required just meet at the main office at your preferred time.

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