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A Selwyn Connection to Masterchef New Zealand 2022
Contestant Farzana Rahimi started here as a baby in the Carol White Family Centre creche about 18 years ago.Her family have a very long association with REAF and some still attend our REAF Programme.We wish Farzana all the very best in this latest TV3 production. We can’t wait to see what you cook for the judges!
A Proud Graduate and a Proud School
Last week, we were thrilled to welcome back one of our talented Tongan students from the past. Jama’l Halaholo Hawea visited us to share his excitement and pride during the recent University of Auckland Graduation ceremonies.Jama’l graduated from Selwyn College in 2015 and has now achieved his Masters degree in Earthquake...
Selwyn Aerobics Stars are Soaring!
Congratulations to Rebecca Lowe and Sophie Pomfrett for soaring at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Tier 1 Aerobics Championships.Rebecca came 1st and Sophia 3rd in the prestigious Aerobics Development Pathway (ADP) level 3.This is an awesome achievement and we are very proud indeed of our Selwyn Aerobics stars!
Ella Lash is Soaring!
Over the holidays Ella Lash competed in the Squash New Zealand Junior Open. This is open to all players under the age of 19. She finished runner up after a tough 5 set battle against the number 1 seed. At 16, it is an amazing achievement to finish as the second best junior player in New Zealand!This tournament was also registered on the PSA World Tour so has helped her Senior World Ranking increase to 180. Again at 16, this is a major achievement.The NZJO was the first selection tournament for the World Junior team, with the second event in two weeks. Fingers crossed these results will see her competing on the World Junior stage in August representing New Zealand.We are extremely proud of Ella and wish her all the very best. Next she will be competing in the Auckland Open Squash Championships.
James Haydon is Soaring!
Recently, James swam at the NZ Swimming Championships held at the Owen Glenn Aquatic Centre. He won the 100m Men’s Breaststroke multi-class race in 1:28.83. This means he is the National Champion in that event. He also achieved a personal best time taking 11.07 seconds off previous times. He then came second in the 50m Men’s Breaststroke multi-class race in a time of 2.31 - seconds off his personal best time. He achieved personal best times in all his races.This week, James represented Selwyn at the College Sport Swimming Champions of Champions event and won Gold for the 50m freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke multi-Class races. During the school holidays, he will swim at the NZ National Age Group Swimming Championships, followed by a two day Swimming NZ camp preparing for Brisbane in November.We honour you James, as a true Selwyn Sporting Star! Kia Pai Mai Hoki!
Spectacular Debating Success
Last weekend, our senior debating team competed in the Auckland Regional Debating Tournament. We are thrilled to learn that Year 13 student Nicole Hua has been selected for the Auckland Debating Team. This is a spectacular success, as it is extremely hard to be selected for this team. 150 individual students competed in the tournament, and only 6 were selected to represent Auckland.