Waimea College - International Students

27/08/2026

⭐ A Night Under the Stars ⭐

Dressed to impress and ready to dance the night away, our Year 12 international students enjoyed a magical evening filled with fun and friendship.

27/08/2026

Reminder for tomorrow 💛

🌼 Daffodil Day 2026 – Casual Clothing and Crazy Hair Day! 🌼

Waimea College is proud to support the Cancer Society and the amazing work they do for people affected by cancer.

📅 Friday 28 August
👕 Wear: Casual clothes
🤪 Theme: Crazy Hair Day
💰 Donation: Gold coin donation

Get creative with your craziest hairstyle and help raise funds for cancer research, support services, advocacy, and education.

Let's come together, have some fun, and make a difference for this important cause. 💛🌼

26/08/2026

Important Information

25/08/2026

This weeks Word of The Week is brought to us by Renato 🇧🇷

23/08/2026

Amazing work Laura 👏

Reached milestone of my 50th 5km Parkrun this morning at Neale Park in time of 29:20. A modest achievement alongside Sarah Walter’s (Australia) 200th 😬and Laura Mielke’s (Germany) 100th 😮. Added fun that many in tutus for 22 August. Big thanks to team of volunteers including Michael Burt and Dawn Swanepoel in photo.

I love this weekly free, fun event at 8am every Saturday and the camaraderie amongst runners and walkers. Parkrun started in Bushy Park London in 2002 and which now operates in over 20 countries with 2000 communities involving 10 million people. It’s amazing how many international’s join us each Saturday at Neale Park.

There are 75 parkruns in NZ including ours at Nealepark and Motueka Beach Reserve. It would be great to get another at Saxton for people in Stoke and Richmond.

23/08/2026

One of the best things about hosting an international student is the special connections that are made along the way! 🎌

Andrew and Mallissa Gillespie, who are hosting Riano, recently travelled to Japan and had the chance to meet Riano’s mum and aunty. What a wonderful experience for everyone and such a lovely way to strengthen the connection between both families.

# Hostfamilylife

21/08/2026

🌼 Daffodil Day 2026 – Casual Clothing and Crazy Hair Day! 🌼

Waimea College is proud to support the Cancer Society and the amazing work they do for people affected by cancer.

📅 Friday 28 August
👕 Wear: Casual clothes
🤪 Theme: Crazy Hair Day
💰 Donation: Gold coin donation

Get creative with your craziest hairstyle and help raise funds for cancer research, support services, advocacy, and education.

Let's come together, have some fun, and make a difference for this important cause. 💛🌼

21/08/2026

Our ever-popular Cultural Night, held in the Hall last night, was an incredible celebration of the many cultures represented within our international community. Students shared delicious dishes from their home countries and wowed the audience with a variety of cultural performances.

A huge thank you to each and every student who participated and proudly showcased their country. Whether through dance, music, storytelling, or sharing interesting cultural facts, every performance was heartfelt, inspiring, and truly memorable. We are incredibly fortunate to have such talented and passionate students as part of the Waimea College community.

Keep a look out for more photos/videos of this amazing event.

20/08/2026

As students start exploring their pathways for 2027, subject selection is the talk of the school. With an extensive range of subjects and opportunities, Waimea College truly offers something for everyone. Set in the beautiful Nelson Tasman region, famous for its sunshine and incredible outdoor lifestyle, our students enjoy learning in one of New Zealand's most inspiring environments.

From the classroom to our stunning national parks, learning comes alive through experiences such as our Physical Education camps.

Click the link below to discover what our international students experience on this unforgettable adventure.

https://youtu.be/tlBR6hjOd78

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

20/08/2026

Busy getting ready for the international cultural night tonight at 6pm. Bring a dish from your home country to share and enjoy the performances tonight from 6pm in the Hall. Pls bring your own cutlery, plates and drinks as the kitchen will not be available. Yay! See you soon 🥳