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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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Rest in Peace – Mr Paul Sanders.

Mrs Bryony Edwards wins prestigious National Excellence in Teaching award.

Farewell Matua Wharekahika Clarke

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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2024 JPC Rotorua Young Achievers

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!

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2026 Start of the Year
January 14, 2026
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JPC Newsletter – Term 4 – Week 5
November 26, 2025

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JPC Newsletter – Term 4 – Week 2
November 26, 2025

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JPC Newsletter – Term 3 – Week 8
November 26, 2025

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JPC Newsletter – Term 3 – Week 5
November 26, 2025

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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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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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Tonight!!!!! ✨ This is your sign to grab your tick Tonight!!!!!
✨ This is your sign to grab your tickets! 🎟️✨
Harrison is heading to the UK next year to perform on the world stage at the Globe theatre with the SGCNZ Young Shakespeare Company, and he is hosting a spectacular Performing Arts Fundraising Evening to help get him there!
Come enjoy a night of outstanding talent, music, theatre, and celebration — all in support of Harrison’s journey to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
Your ticket = your support.
Every seat filled helps bring this once in a lifetime opportunity closer.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://forms.gle/9TwssedDGx44krR76

And the raffle:
🎟 Can’t make it to Harrison’s Arts Evening? No worries, you can still support him AND be in to win big!
Our Fundraiser Raffle is packed with amazing prizes, including grocery vouchers, luxury spa passes, family activities, hampers, and more, generously donated by incredible local businesses.
For just $5 per ticket, you could take home one of these fantastic prizes while helping Harrison get to the Globe Theatre in the UK as part of the SGCNZ Young Shakespeare Company.
✨ This is the perfect way to support if you can’t attend the event — or double your support and do both!
Drawn Saturday 6th December.
Grab your tickets now and be part of Harrison’s journey! 🎭🌍
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://forms.gle/9TwssedDGx44krR76
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Woohoo! Congratulations to our 2026 Cricket Captai Woohoo! Congratulations to our 2026 Cricket Captain, Abigail Sims, for her selection to the BOP U19 Women’s team! 🏏 So proud, Abigail! We’re supporting you 💯%
Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025. Here is our fina Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025.
Here is our final instalment and part 2 of the photos of those who received trophies for Year 13 / Level 3 Awards, as well as a few special moments from the night. Congratulations to all the recipients of awards, it is wonderful to see you recognised for your hardwork, achievements and talents. 🎉🎊🥳🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025. Here are the pho Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025.
Here are the photos of those who received trophies for Principal awards, Special Awards and part 1 of those who received trophies for Year 13 / Level 3 Awards. Congratulations to all the recipients of awards, it is wonderful to see you recognised for your hardwork, achievements and talents. 🎉🎊🥳🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Senior Prizegiving 2025. Congratulations to all th Senior Prizegiving 2025. Congratulations to all the recipients of the Duke of Edinburgh GOLD award!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ @escape__adventurous_journeys
Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025. Congratulations Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025. Congratulations to all the recipients of awards, it is wonderful to see you recognised for your hardwork, achievements and talents. 
Here are the photos of Year 12/ Level 2 trophy recipients. Ka mau te wehi! 🎉🥳🏆🏆
Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025. Congratulations Senior Academic Prizegiving 2025. Congratulations to all the recipients of awards, it is wonderful to see you recognised for your hardwork, achievements and talents. 
Here are the photos of Year 11 trophy recipients. Ka mau te wehi! 🎉🥳🏆🏆
Year 10 camp parents meeting in JPC staffroom on W Year 10 camp parents meeting in JPC staffroom on Wednesday, 12th November 6pm.
We are looking for additional enthusiastic Teachin We are looking for additional enthusiastic Teaching Aides to join our fabulous Learning Support team, 4 or 5 days per week.

We need people with the following qualities:
✅ Ability to work across the school from Years 7-13. 
✅ A passion for working with young people with a variety of learning needs. 
✅ A high command of the English language both oral and written is necessary, as you will be required to be a reader/writer for students during assessments and exams. 

You will be part of a hard working, flexible team, who collaborate closely to achieve the best outcomes for our students.

As we are a Catholic school you will be supportive of our Catholic faith and traditions.

If this sounds like you, please apply with a cover letter and CV to:
recruitment@jpc.school.nz by Friday 14th November.

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