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Term Dates 2025

Term 1

30th January - 11th April

Term 2

28th April - 27th June

Term 3

14th July - 19th September

Term 4

6th October - 10th December

Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. We will rem

Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.
We will remember them.

We are so proud of our Deputy Head Boy, Harrison Roberts-Brake who spoke this morning at the 110th Anzac Civic Memorial Service, and represented our Kura outstandingly. Thank you to all the JPC students who were up at the crack of dawn to honour our fallen soldiers and veterans at the Anzac Dawn Service at Ōhinemutu.

Pope Francis - Rest in the peace and love of our C

Pope Francis - Rest in the peace and love of our Creator

The former Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope on March 13, 2013. He was the 266th pope and the first from Latin America. He was the first pontiff to take the name Francis. As Shepherd of the Catholic Church he demonstrated the importance of showing a preferential option for the poor and vulnerable. He leaves a legacy of service, unity and compassion.
His 2015 encyclical Laudato Si – care for our common home, Pope Francis speaks of the importance that God created the world and entrusted it to us as a gift. Now we have the responsibility to care for and protect it and all people, who are part of creation. As protecting human dignity is strongly linked to care for creation.

To honour his life, his faith, and his service to the Church a Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated at St Mary’s Church on Wednesday 23rd April at 12.05pm at St Mary’s Church, Rotorua.
All are welcome to join the Parish to thank God for Pope Francis and to commend him to God’s eternal peace.

Congratulations to our amazing swimmers Giselle Ye

Congratulations to our amazing swimmers Giselle Yee, Noah Lomas and Ariel Muchirahondo who competed at the National Age Group champs in Hawkes Bay.

Giselle did a great job taking out 5th in the 200m backstroke and 8th in 100m backstroke for 13 year old girls. And

Noah who qualified for 8 finals and went on to win his 200m backstroke and two 2nd places in 100m and 50m backstroke.

Well done to all our swimmers!!

Ava Tremain - JPC Swimming Captain 2025

Well done to superstar Ariel Muchirahondo who made

Well done to superstar Ariel Muchirahondo who made five qualifying times for the junior world championships at the 2025 Apollo Projects NZ Age Group Swimming Championships last week. He also wracked up 6 golds in the 400IM, 400m freestyle, 100m back, 200m butterfly, 200m freestyle and 200IM and a silver medal in 100m butterfly. As well as 3 NZ records in 400IM, 200m fly and 200IM, one of which has been standing since 1992.
Ariel also received a special award for his 400IM the Life members trophy for most outstanding male performance of the championships!!!
Congratulations Ariel 👏👏

Ava Tremain - JPC Swimming Captain 2025

Holy Week is a sacred time for Christians, marking

Holy Week is a sacred time for Christians, marking the final week of Lent and leading up to Easter Sunday. It is a time for reflection, prayer, and commemorating the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This week allows us to deepen our understanding of Christ’s love and sacrifice, and to prepare our hearts for the joy of Resurrection.
All are welcome to join with the parish as we enter the following days of prayer, reflection, remembrance and celebration.
St Michael’s Church - Lake Road Rotorua
St Mary’s Church - Seddon Street Rotorua

Parent Information Evening: Supporting Your Studen

Parent Information Evening: Supporting Your Student’s Preparation for NCEA Literacy and Numeracy Requirements

Tuesday 29th April, 5:30pm, Staffroom

❓Are you a Year 9 or 10 student or whānau member?
❓Do you want to understand the essential Literacy and Numeracy requirements needed to pass NCEA?
❓Is your child participating in the first round of digital assessments from 27th-29th May?

Join us for an informative session where we will:
▪️Explain the specific Literacy and Numeracy requirements for NCEA
▪️Share resources and strategies to help your child prepare
▪️Offer an opportunity to ask questions and get practical answers.

This session is open to all students and whānau.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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ONLY 2 MORE DAYS LEFT TO BUY TICKETS !!!! These wi

ONLY 2 MORE DAYS LEFT TO BUY TICKETS !!!! These will be on sale until Tuesday 8th April. The raffle will be drawn at assembly next week - week 11.

Tickets cost $2 per ticket or $5 for three tickets, and are on sale at school during interval and lunchtime. They can also be purchased from our accounts office (eftpos available).

Thank you to all who donated Easter treats to the JPC Ball Committee’s Easter Egg Hamper fundraiser. Contributions have come from JPC staff, the Ball Committee, Year 13 and year 12 students and we are extremely grateful.
Donations were so generous that we have increased our Easter Hamper Prizes - we now have not 1 …. but 4 up for grabs. First Prize is our mega hamper - so big that it takes 2 people to hold it!

It has been lovely hearing students tell us all the beautiful ideas they have for sharing and gifting should they win. 🫶🫶🫶
Our ball committee are working incredibly hard to try and make the ball more affordable - for ALL! 💕💕💕
Please support our fundraiser!

The calm before the storm!! Followed by a very bu

The calm before the storm!!
Followed by a very busy parent teacher interview evening.
Tonight and tomorrow here at JPC 😃
Looking forward to seeing many of you here in the ERC.

Get in touch with John Paul College

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+64 7 347 8795
info@jpc.school.nz
Whitworth Road, Utuhina, Rotorua 3015

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